You are on page 1of 33

LESSON SEVEN

VALVES

1. DEFINITION
A device used to regulate or control the flow of fluids ( liquid, air or gas ), in
pipeings, systems and in machinery.

1. DEFINITION
A device used to regulate or control the flow of fluids ( liquid, air or gas ), in
pipeings, systems and in machinery.

2. VALVE OPERATING GEAR


Cam
Roller
Tapet
Push rod
Rocker arm / lever
Valve spring
Valve

3. PARTS
Valve cage - valve housing.
Valve stem / valve spindle the rod by means of which the disk or plug is
moved to open or close a valve.
Valve head / valve lid disk part of poppet valve that gives a tight closure on
the valve seat.
Valve seat the circular metal ring on which the valve head / valve disk /
valve plug of a poppet valve rests when closed.

3. PARTS
Valve cage - valve housing.
Valve stem / valve spindle the rod by means of which the disk or plug is
moved to open or close a valve.
Valve head / valve lid disk part of poppet valve that gives a tight closure on
the valve seat.
Valve seat the circular metal ring on which the valve head / valve disk /
valve plug of a poppet valve rests when closed.
Valve guide a channel which supports the stem of a poppet valve for
maintanance and alignment.

3. PARTS
Valve cage - valve housing.
Valve stem / valve spindle the rod by means of which the disk or plug is
moved to open or close a valve.
Valve head / valve lid disk part of poppet valve that gives a tight closure on
the valve seat.
Valve seat the circular metal ring on which the valve head / valve disk /
valve plug of a poppet valve rests when closed.
Valve guide a channel which supports the stem of a poppet valve for
maintanance and alignment.
Valve rorator a device rotating the valve stem.

Adjusting valve clearance

3. PARTS
Valve cage - valve housing.
Valve stem / valve spindle the rod by means of which the disk or plug is
moved to open or close a valve.
Valve head / valve lid disk part of poppet valve that gives a tight closure on
the valve seat.
Valve seat the circular metal ring on which the valve head / valve disk /
valve plug of a poppet valve rests when closed.
Valve guide a channel which supports the stem of a poppet valve for
maintanance and alignment.
Valve rorator a device rotating the valve stem.
POPPET VALVE is a cam-operated or spring loaded reciprocating engine
mushroom type valve used for control of admission and exhaust of working
fluid. Its direction of movement is at right angle to the plane of its seat.
OHV engine means overhead valve engine, i.e. an engine having valves in the
head.

4. MATERIALS
Valve stem / valve spindle of heat resistant steel
Valve seat steel with stellite welded on it ( 65% Cobalt, 32% Chromium,
3% Tungsten )

4. MATERIALS
Valve stem / valve spindle of heat resistant steel
Valve seat steel with stellite welded on it ( 65% Cobalt, 32% Chromium,
3% Tungsten )
Valve cage cast iron

4. MATERIALS
Valve stem / valve spindle of heat resistant steel
Valve seat steel with stellite welded on it ( 65% Cobalt, 32% Chromium,
3% Tungsten )
Valve cage cast iron

5. STRESSES
High pressure and temperature due to combustion.

4. MATERIALS
Valve stem / valve spindle of heat resistant steel
Valve seat steel with stellite welded on it ( 65% Cobalt, 32% Chromium,
3% Tungsten )
Valve cage cast iron

5. STRESSES
High pressure and temperature due to combustion.

6. REQUIREMENTS
Strong, sturdy construction / manufacture.
Carefully cooled

4. MATERIALS
Valve stem / valve spindle of heat resistant steel
Valve seat steel with stellite welded on it ( 65% Cobalt, 32% Chromium,
3% Tungsten )
Valve cage cast iron

5. STRESSES
High pressure and temperature due to combustion.

6. REQUIREMENTS
Strong, sturdy construction / manufacture.
Carefully cooled

7. COOLING
Is executed by F.W. circulation, as excessive temperature may give rise
to damage by cracking.

8. MATERIAL
Cast or forged steel
Special cast iron

You might also like