The inner walls of the valve feature improved contours which reduce turbulence, making it possible to double the flow rate.
GF Piping Systems gives an example of a piping system in which 50 diaphragm valves are installed, claiming that while conventional-design valves can consume about 50,611 kilowatt hours of electricity each year in the mathematical model, the new diaphragm valves use only 24,827 kilowatt hours in the same configuration. There are also much lower pressure losses during operation and the valves have a longer life because they are more resistant to corrosion and abrasion.
The valves can handle any fluid, and are suitable for applications including from the chemical process industry, microelectronics and water treatment or cooling.
