Whisper Valve Market Trends

Growth Drivers

• Increasing Application in the Healthcare Sector - In recent years, the use of whisper valves in healthcare has increased. These valves are used in medical gas delivery systems such as oxygen therapy and anesthesia delivery systems to regulate gas flow with minimal noise and vibration. This increases the patient’s comfort and reduces the risk of equipment failure. According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, using Whisper valves in anesthesia systems can reduce the occurrence of anesthesia-induced coughing and improve patient comfort during the induction of anesthesia.  
• Growing Awareness regarding Noise Pollution – Increasing awareness of noise pollution is one of the factors driving the whisper valve market. Noise pollution is a major environmental and health concern, and industry is increasingly adopting noise abatement measures to minimize its impact. Whisper valves are designed to minimize noise and vibration, making them an effective solution for noise reduction in industrial processes. Several studies have shown the effects of noise pollution on human health, including hearing impairment, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. In response, governments and regulators around the world have enacted regulations to reduce noise pollution. For instance, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets noise level limits for various industrial, commercial, and residential areas, and businesses must comply with these regulations to avoid penalties. 
• Rising Adoption of Industrial Automation - Whisper valves are commonly used in automated process control systems that can be controlled remotely using computers and other electronic devices. As the adoption of industrial automation continues to increase, the demand for whisper valves is also expected to increase. According to a report by the International Federation of Robotics, global sales of industrial robots will grow by 11% in 2020, with the largest markets being China, Japan, and the United States.
• Growing Demand in Oil and Gas Industry - Whisper valves are commonly used in the oil and gas industry to regulate fluid flow in pipelines, refineries, and processing plants. As demand for oil and gas continues to grow, demand for whisper valves is also expected to grow. For instance, in 2021 Samson AG announced that it had won a contract to supply whisper valves to a new offshore oil and gas project in the North Sea. The order value has exceeded USD 5 million, demonstrating the growing demand for Whisper valves in the oil and gas industry.  

Challenges

• Complex Installation and Maintenance Requirement - Whisper valves can be more complex to install and maintain than other types of control valves, which can increase the cost and time required for installation and maintenance. This can be a major challenge for organizations that need to minimize downtime and run processes efficiently.  
• Lack of Adoption in the Recreation Industry
• Requirement of High Investment in the Market