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BY DONALD A. BOWERS, JR.
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S E A L
V A L V E S
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Valving Terminology
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seating surface as a function of
upstream pressure
c. less potential for coming off the
seat as a function of piping
loads and/or during piping system movement caused by seismic or a variety of potential
plant operation events.
2. Parallel slide gate valves (Figure
6) feature two discs retained in a
cage assembly, the seating surfaces
of which are parallel to the valve
seat rings. When the valve is
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