Thanks, but there has to be more to it. I mean, the names of other valves tend to give some clue as to their internal working. Further, other valve types have a globe shaped body.
Maybe the term globe is used as a verb... indicating flow around a partially unseated disc.
Looking for logic behind the ORDER of piping hook-ups to centrifugal pumps, chillers, heat exchangers, towers, etc., to name a few. I've seen many diverse configurations, which leads me to think; A: It doesn't really matter or B: Many get it wrong...
Talking about reducers, flex, thermometers...