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Gate Valves—Miniature ‘Dams’ for Distribution Lines
Author(s) -
Seevers Dick
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
opflow
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1551-8701
pISSN - 0149-8029
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8701.1982.tb00066.x
Subject(s) - installation , gate valve , chart , check valve , engineering , marine engineering , computer science , mechanical engineering , engineering drawing , mathematics , statistics
Double‐disc gate valves are the most commonly used devices for isolating distribution pipes during operation, maintenance, and repair activities. In this article, the double‐disc gate valve is described. The author also outlines procedures to follow when installing, maintaining, and repairing these valves. Included is a chart of guidelines concerning delivery inspection, storage, installation, and performance testing.