Valve Terms Glossary

Glossary of Valve Terms

The commonly used terms and definitions related to valves is given below; Actual pressure drop: The difference between the inlet pressure and the outlet pressure of a valve. Actuator: A device used to open/close or control the valve. Key types include electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic. Movement may be quarter-turn or multi-turn. Actuator stem: A rod […]

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