Diverter decisions: Jon Naylor, managing director of Vortex Valves Europe, looks at selecting diverter valves for a pneumatic conveying system

摘要

Selecting diverter valves for a pneumatic conveying application Ian be a difficult task and especially so in view of all the different designs and manufacturers there are to choose from. Proper selection and application of diverter valves can offer improved plant efficiency, adding to a company's overall profits, while reducing downtime and maintenance costs. Cost Issues: The purchase price of a diverter valve is only one of many cost factors to consider. Other cost factors are freight, installation, maintenance costs (over the life of the valve) and production down time. Material cross-contamination due to internal valve leakage is another cost issue that should be considered.