The two halves of the globe valve are separated by an internal dividing web, with a disc that can be raised and lowered to regulate the flow. They can be closed and opened more quickly than gate valves. Because of the change of direction of the flow in the valve, the pressure drop is quite large in the Straight Pattern type, the pressure drop being less in the Angle Pattern type.
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