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DOUBLE-SEATED VALVE [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-06-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
DEF

A valve with 2 seats and discs arranged so that in the closed position there is very little fluid pressure forcing the stem toward the open or closed position; requires less power to operate than a single-seated valve the same size; often has a larger port area for a given pipe size; does not have tight shutoff.

OBS

Do not confuse this valve with the type of valve with a second seat used in a valve-closed interlock.

Key term(s)
  • double seated valve
  • double-ported valve

French

Domaine(s)
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
DEF

Vanne de régulation du type à soupape, à deux soupapes et à double siège, c'est-à-dire à deux voies parallèles avec entrée et sortie communes.

OBS

Ce type de vanne permet d'équilibrer les pressions du fluide qui agissent sur les deux soupapes.

Spanish

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