Aviation Fuel Ball Valve Selection: Manual, Electric or Pneumatic Actuation?

Aviation Fuel Ball Valve Selection: Manual, Electric or Pneumatic Actuation? Quick Summary: Aviation-fuel ball valves should be selected as a complete valve-and-actuator package. Manual operation suits accessible, infrequently operated isolation points. Electric actuation is useful where electrical infrastructure and remote control are preferred. Pneumatic quarter-turn actuation is often attractive where instrument air is available and […]