For the series of valves on the steam inlet pipe of the heat exchanger, should they be installed horizontally? Is it okay to install them vertically?
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Must the combination of globe valve, steam control valve, and globe valve in the steam inlet pipeline be installed horizontally? Stop valve
The valve assembly in the steam inlet pipeline (including globe valves and control valves) should generally be installed horizontally. Horizontal installation facilitates operation and maintenance, and helps to ensure that the internal structure of the valve is not affected by gravity, thereby preventing deformation or damage to the valve’s internal components due to gravitational forces. Although vertical installation is theoretically possible, it usually increases the difficulty of operation and the complexity of subsequent maintenance. Therefore, it is recommended to perform horizontal installation in accordance with standard practices. .