What causes valves to fail?
What causes valves to fail? The major causes of valve failure are distortion of the valve seat, deposits on the valve, small tappet clearance, burnt valve, erosion of valves, heat fatigue, pitting, breaks, and wear [1, 2]. It is possible for turbulent flow, such as air flow through valves, to induce vibrations in their structures. What happens if your valves are damaged? When valve damage reduces blood flow, the heart has to work harder and the body gets less oxygen—leading to a number of symptoms. However, people with valve disease do not always have symptoms, even if their disease is...