Valve Handbook

Improve process plant efficiency with this complete guide to every aspect of valve design, performance, and selection. Packed with drawings, photographs, and examples, the book describes the operation, application, and pros and cons of today's most common and popular valvesÑincluding manual, check, relief, control, and smart valves. This resource will enable you to size all kinds of valves and actuators... capitalize on smart technology in valve design and operation ...control fugitive emissions...perform life-cycle cost evaluations...and automate manual valves.