Working Principle of Double Plate Check Valve Explained
Learn how a dual-plate check valve uses two spring-assisted plates mounted around a central hinge to permit forward flow and close automatically as flow decelerates. The guide explains its opening and closing sequence, compact wafer construction, non-return function, water-hammer considerations, installation orientation, and key selection factors for pumps, water systems, HVAC, and industrial pipelines.
Lift Check Valve Structure, Working Principle & Applications
Learn how lift check valves use pressure differential, guided vertical disc movement, gravity, spring force, or back pressure to prevent reverse flow in pressurized pipeline systems. The guide explains lift check valve structure, working principle, horizontal and vertical installation requirements, flow stability, pressure-loss considerations, water-hammer limitations, and key selection factors for steam, oil, gas, boiler feed, refinery, and industrial process applications.