Chiller and pumps Hock up

Chiller and pumps Hock up 

What the Chiller  Hock up ?

1. Gate valve : used to start or stop fluid flow and used in maintenance works It is installed on the entry and exit of the chiller
   
2. Flexible connection : It is installed on the entry and exit of the chiller so as to absorb the vibrations from the chiller
   
3. Strainer : It is installed on the entry of the chiller so as to purify the water from impurities
   
4. Check valve :  It is installed on the exit of the chiller used to prevent process flow from reversing in the system which could damage equipment or upset the process 
   
5. Double regulating valve ( DRV ) : also known as balancing valve is used to control the water flow across a chiller water air conditioning it is installed to the return line of the chiller 
   

Sometimes Gate valve is replaced by Butterfly valve because Butterfly valve is lighter than gate valve . so for the big size it is convenient to install and operate butterfly valve because it is lighter and compact in compare to gate valve

Butterfly valve :

Pumps  Hock up

What the pumps  Hock up ?

1. Gate valve
2. Flexible connection
3. Strainer
4. Double regulating valve ( DRV )
5. Check valve