# Control valve definition and types

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**Category:** Valves\
**Created:** [October 3, 2014, 12:57pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/control-valve-definition-and-types/107 "2014-10-03T12:57:23Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 3, 2014, 12:57pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/control-valve-definition-and-types/107/1 "2014-10-03T12:57:24Z")

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A control valve is a final control element (end element) used in a process line to control the process.

Commonly used control valve types are:

1. Globe valve
2. Butterfly valve
3. Ball vale