How Ball Valves Enhance Fluid Control Efficiency John Carter, P.E. Professional Engineer with 30+ years experience 15 min read What Is a Ball Valve? An Engineer’s Practical Guide As a mechanical engineer with over 30 years of hands-on experience in industrial fluid systems, I’ve specified, installed, and seen the failure of thousands of valves. Among … Read more
Ball Valve: Complete Guide with All FAQs Ball valves are fundamental devices in modern fluid control. Thanks to their quarter-turn motion, bubble-tight sealing, and flexible construction, they are widely used in domestic plumbing, oil and gas pipelines, chemical production, power plants, and pharmaceutical industries. This guide covers ball valve principles, construction, materials, advantages and disadvantages, … Read more
Mastering P&ID Valve Symbols: A Practical Guide for Engineers As a young engineer, facing a complex P&ID diagram for the first time can be daunting. A single misinterpreted valve symbol can lead to inefficient operations or, worse, significant safety incidents. 15 Years Process Engineering Process Safety Expert Systematic Learning Method I’ve seen it happen. For … Read more
Trunnion Ball Valve vs Floating Ball Valve: Key Differences Published: October 23, 2025 15 min read Pipe designers, maintenance leads, and control engineers all ask the same question when selecting quarter-turn isolation: should the ball be allowed to float or should it be anchored by a trunnion support system? That design choice shapes everything from … Read more