Valves and equipment

Question 1

Isolating Valve

Answer 1

Used to completely stop the flow of water in a system

Question 2

Double Regulating Valve

Answer 2

Used to regulate the flow of water in a system with precision

Question 3

Non-Return Valve

Answer 3

Prevents the backflow of water in a system

Question 4

Lock Shield Valve

Answer 4

Valve with a lockable cap used to balance the flow of water in a system/radiator

Question 5

Double Check Valve

Answer 5

Valve with two independently operated check valves to prevent backflow

Question 6

Safety Valve

Answer 6

Automatically releases pressure if it exceeds a certain level

Question 7

Globe Valve

Answer 7

Used to regulate flow in a pipeline

Question 8

Butterfly Valve

Answer 8

Quarter-turn valve used to control flow

Question 9

Gate Valve

Answer 9

Valve that opens by lifting a gate out of the path of the fluid

Question 10

Pressure Release Valve

Answer 10

Valve that releases pressure to prevent system damage

Question 11

Commissioning Set

Answer 11

Set of valves used to balance a system during commissioning

Question 12

Strainer

Answer 12

Device used to strain impurities from water

Question 13

Flexible Connection

Answer 13

Allows movement between connected pipes, connects to sink

Question 14

Metering Station

Answer 14

Used to measure the flow of water in a system

Question 15

Drain Cock

Answer 15

Valve used to drain water from a system

Question 16

Automatic Air Vent

Answer 16

Automatically releases air trapped in a system, usually at the top of a stack

Question 17

Differential Pressure Control Valve

Answer 17

Maintains a constant pressure drop across a system

Question 18

Reducers

Answer 18

Used to connect pipes of different sizes

Question 19

Service Valves

Answer 19

Valves used to control the flow of water in specific areas, used for taps

Question 20

Copper Pipe

Answer 20

Commonly used for water supply lines

Question 21

MDPE (Medium-Density Polyethylene)

Answer 21

Durable material used for piping systems

Question 22

Vulcathene Pipe

Answer 22

Chemical-resistant pipe used in laboratories

Question 23

Booster Pump

Answer 23

Increases water pressure in a system

Question 24

Sump Pump

Answer 24

Used to remove water that has accumulated in a sump pit

Question 25

Two Port Valve

Answer 25

Valve with two openings for flow control

Question 26

Three Port Valve

Answer 26

Valve with three openings for flow control

Question 27

Ballofix Valves

Answer 27

Type of valve used to control flows, connects to sinks for hot and cold water services

Question 28

Condensate Trap

Answer 28

Device used to collect and remove condensate from a system

Question 29

Motorised Valve

Answer 29

Valve operated by an electric motor