A valve exerciser is a device that operates a valve periodically in order to prevent it from becoming so stiff that it no longer works. Valves that are left in a static position for a long time may corrode,[1] or become blocked with mineral deposits.[2] Electronic valve exercisers can provide information on the health of a valve by monitoring the required operating torque.[3]

References

  1. ^ Zane Satterfield. Valve Exercising (Report). National Environment Services Center. CiteSeerX 10.1.1.432.2080.
  2. ^ William E. Forsthoffer (2021). Forsthoffer's Proven Guidelines for Rotating Machinery Excellence. Elsevier Science. p. 251. ISBN 9780323860192.
  3. ^ Syam Babu Nayer; Larry R. Carson; Peter Olson Sr (1 August 2008). "Operation and Maintenance, Exercising Valves Boosts System Performance". Opflow. 34 (8): 14–16. doi:10.1002/j.1551-8701.2008.tb02941.x.


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