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7.5.8.84 PEnum_ValveOperation

7.5.8.84.1 Semantic definition

7.5.8.84.2 Type values

Type Description
DROPWEIGHT

A valve that is closed by the action of a weighted lever being released, the weight normally being prevented from dropping by being held by a wire, the closure normally being made by the action of heat on a fusible link in the wire

FLOAT

A valve that is opened and closed by the action of a float that rises and falls with water level

HYDRAULIC

A valve that is opened and closed by hydraulic actuation

LEVER

A valve that is opened and closed by the action of a lever rotating the gate within the valve

LOCKSHIELD

A valve that requires the use of a special lockshield key for opening and closing, the operating mechanism being protected by a shroud during normal operation

MOTORIZED

A valve that is opened and closed by the action of an electric motor on an actuator

PNEUMATIC

A valve that is opened and closed by pneumatic actuation

SOLENOID

A valve that is normally held open by a magnetic field in a coil acting on the gate but that is closed immediately if the electrical current generating the magnetic field is removed

SPRING

A valve that is normally held in position by the pressure of a spring on a plate but that may be caused to open if the pressure of the fluid is sufficient to overcome the spring pressure

THERMOSTATIC

A valve in which the ports are opened or closed to maintain a required predetermined temperature

WHEEL

A valve that is opened and closed by the action of a wheel moving the gate within the valve

OTHER

required category not on scale

NOTKNOWN

Value is unkown

UNSET

Value has not been specified

Table 7.5.8.84.A

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