Why is the water chamber drain valve for LiBr absorption chiller a ball valve?
Excellent sealing performance
Ball valves achieve sealing through the close fit of the ball and the valve seat, which effectively prevents leakage, especially in the closed state. The LiBr solution is corrosive and the system may be under vacuum, so a good seal is essential to maintain the vacuum level and prevent leakage of solution or air infiltration.
Fast opening and closing operation
The ball valve can be fully opened or closed by rotating it only 90°, making it easy and quick to operate. During emergency draining or maintenance, the ability to quickly shut off water flow reduces system downtime and improves operational efficiency.
Low Fluid Resistance
When the ball valve is fully open, the flow path is the same diameter as the pipeline, so there is very little resistance to the flow of water, which helps to drain the water quickly and completely, avoiding the risk of scaling, corrosion, or winter freezing caused by residual water, and guaranteeing the long-term stable operation of the system.
Corrosion-resistant material suitability
LiBr solution is corrosive to metals, the ball valve can be made of stainless steel and other corrosion-resistant materials, and its simple structure makes it easier to optimize the material and extend the valve life.
Easy maintenance and reliability
Ball valve structure is simple, few parts, low failure rate, low maintenance costs. Compared with gate valves, butterfly valves, etc., its durability and reliability is more suitable for long-term operation of industrial environments.

Post time: Apr-25-2025