Can a check valve be installed in a vertical section of a pipe (for liquid media)?
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Can a check valve be installed in a vertical section of a pipe (for liquid media)? It depends on the type of check valve; different types have different requirements
Do you mean a check valve by \"one-way valve\"? If so, it can be installed in the vertical section, but damage caused by water hammer must be taken into account.
It was discussed before that the internal structure of the valves is somewhat different; you can search for it online, and there are also discussions on this forum. A horizontal check valve can only be installed on horizontal pipes ； The vertical one-way emitter can only be installed on vertical pipes. By the way, are you posting just to post? I think you should understand these.
It is possible, but it depends on the type of check valve; spring-type or gravity-type valves can be installed in straight sections of pipe. The specific choice depends on the flow direction of the liquid
It is still necessary to consider the physical properties of the liquid medium. When installed in a vertical pipe, fluid accumulates in front of the check valve when the system is shut down. If the liquid is sensitive to temperature and prone to coking or freezing, it is recommended that in such conditions, the check valve not be installed in a vertical pipe
BTW, by the way, incidentally. @Little Chemical Engineer
Depending on the properties of your fluid, if its viscosity is low, it can be placed in vertical pipes; this is used in industries such as milk beverages!