ewomvalve@gmail.com Stop Valves: Understanding Essential Flow Control A comprehensive guide to the quiet heroes of flow control – stop valves that provide reliable isolation in every piping system Updated: October 29, 2025 18 min read Industrial Valve Experts A quiet hero sits between your water main and the sink, between a process pump and a reactor, … Read more
What is a Check Valve and How it Works A comprehensive guide to understanding check valves – the essential components that ensure unidirectional fluid flow in your systems Updated: October,29, 2025 15 min read Industrial Valve Experts A check valve is a mechanical device that guarantees fluid flows in one direction while preventing reverse movement. … Read more
Understanding What Is a Trunnion Ball Valve January 2024 15 min read Industrial Valves Figure 1: Trunnion Ball Valve Cross-Section showing key components and mounting design Trunnion ball valves show up in various applications wherever engineers need shutoff performance that stays dependable at high pressure and in large pipe sizes. They look like ordinary ball … Read more
Gate Valve vs Ball Valve: Main Differences Explained Visual comparison of ball valve and gate valve designs Selecting the right isolation valve improves reliability, durability, energy efficiency, and automation while maintaining confidence in your operations. Two common valve types serve shut-off needs in plants, pipelines, and buildings: the ball valve and the gate valve, making … Read more
PSI vs PSIG vs PSIA Pressure Unit Converter Professional Pressure Unit Conversion Tools Supports instant conversion among multiple units such as PSI, PSIG, PSIA, bar, kPa, and MPa. PSI ⇄ Bar PSI Bar 1 PSI = 0.0689476 Bar PSIG ⇄ PSIA PSIG (Gauge) Atmospheric (PSI) PSIA (Absolute) PSIA = PSIG + Atmospheric PSI ⇄ kPa/MPa PSI … Read more
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
Ball Valve Repair: Quick Fixes January 15, 2024 15 min read Technical Team This guide helps engineers and maintenance technicians diagnose, fix, and confirm repairs for industrial ball valve leaks. It explains rapid fault isolation, relevant API/EN standards, analysis of failure modes tied to valve design, preventive maintenance practices, and best methods for repairing ball … Read more