OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000000854

Brittle material valves

Published: 2026-09-15T19:03:29.978848Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000854
Categories: Industrial Motion & Power Transmission > Fluid Power

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ABSTRACT

Some aspects of the disclosure provide a valve system that includes a valve
made of brittle material, such as ceramic, graphite and the like. In some
examples, the valve is made of one or more materials that remain a solid state
in a temperature range of 1000° C. to 3000° C. The valve includes a valve
housing with a cavity extending in a length direction of the valve. The valve
housing includes a first port aligned with the cavity and a second port that
is formed on a side of the cavity. The valve includes a plunger that is
movable in the cavity of the valve housing and configured to control a fluid
flow between the first port and the second port. Methods of forming the valve
and operating the valve are also provided.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000000854
Published 2026-09-15T19:03:29.978848Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000854