IND-PTV - Plug Valves

The video tutorial explains the components and operation of plug valves, focusing on their design, applications, and types. It covers the 2-port and 3-port plug valves, highlighting their ability to control fluid flow with a quarter turn. The tutorial concludes with an invitation for feedback.

What are the three main components of a plug valve?

• Disc, bonnet, and gasket

• Handle, stem, and seat

• Lever, spring, and seal

• Body, cover, and plug

In which applications are plug valves typically used?

• High-pressure steam systems

• Fuel gas piping and low-pressure situations

• Hydraulic systems

• High-temperature chemical processes

What is the shape of the plug in a plug valve?

• Flat disc

• Cylindrical or cone-shaped

• Rectangular

• Spherical

How many ports does a typical 2-port plug valve have?

• Three

• Two

• Four

• One

What is a unique feature of a 3-port plug valve?

• It can connect all three ports together

• It is used only for high-pressure applications

• It requires a full turn to operate

• It can only direct flow in one direction