​​​​​​​What Is a Pressure Reducing Valve? Structure – Working Principle – How to Select the Best PRV for Industrial Plants (2025)

07/11/2025

A Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) is a device used to reduce high inlet pressure to a stable, lower outlet pressure, helping protect piping systems, instruments, and machinery while improving operational safety. PRVs are widely used in: Steam systems Compressed air, gas, nitrogen Clean water – process water – chilled water Oil, chemicals, and other industrial media