Valves and equipment Flashcards
Isolating Valve
Used to completely stop the flow of water in a system
Double Regulating Valve
Used to regulate the flow of water in a system with precision
Non-Return Valve
Prevents the backflow of water in a system
Lock Shield Valve
Valve with a lockable cap used to balance the flow of water in a system/radiator
Double Check Valve
Valve with two independently operated check valves to prevent backflow
Safety Valve
Automatically releases pressure if it exceeds a certain level
Globe Valve
Used to regulate flow in a pipeline
Butterfly Valve
Quarter-turn valve used to control flow
Gate Valve
Valve that opens by lifting a gate out of the path of the fluid
Pressure Release Valve
Valve that releases pressure to prevent system damage
Commissioning Set
Set of valves used to balance a system during commissioning
Strainer
Device used to strain impurities from water
Flexible Connection
Allows movement between connected pipes, connects to sink
Metering Station
Used to measure the flow of water in a system
Drain Cock
Valve used to drain water from a system
Automatic Air Vent
Automatically releases air trapped in a system, usually at the top of a stack
Differential Pressure Control Valve
Maintains a constant pressure drop across a system
Reducers
Used to connect pipes of different sizes
Service Valves
Valves used to control the flow of water in specific areas, used for taps
Copper Pipe
Commonly used for water supply lines
MDPE (Medium-Density Polyethylene)
Durable material used for piping systems
Vulcathene Pipe
Chemical-resistant pipe used in laboratories
Booster Pump
Increases water pressure in a system
Sump Pump
Used to remove water that has accumulated in a sump pit
Two Port Valve
Valve with two openings for flow control
Three Port Valve
Valve with three openings for flow control
Ballofix Valves
Type of valve used to control flows, connects to sinks for hot and cold water services
Condensate Trap
Device used to collect and remove condensate from a system
Motorised Valve
Valve operated by an electric motor
