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Understanding control valves

Identify the basic types of control valves and describe their role in the network model.


A control valve is an essential component of a water network.

A presentation slide outlining information about control valves.

The mechanism of a valve can affect pressure loss as the valve opens or closes. Many types of advanced control valves (like PRVs) are globe valves, which are commonly used to regulate the flow in a pipeline.

A presentation slide outlining information about isolation valves.

A presentation slide outlining information about non-return valves, also known as check valves.

A presentation slide outlining information about air valves.