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Advanced Concepts

Laser level transmitter

Laser transmitters used for level measurement work basically on the same principle of operation as ultrasonic level sensors.…

August 19, 2021 · Jacob
Advanced Concepts

What are fire branches?

The purpose of the branch is to increase the velocity of water and may be defined as “A…

August 19, 2021 · Jacob
Advanced Concepts

What are hydronic boilers or Hot water boilers?

Hydronic boilers are frequently applied in residential & commercial buildings for heating purposes. They are usually manufactured in small sized…

August 19, 2021 · Jacob
Advanced Concepts

Stop Check Valves

A stop check valve, illustrated in Figure 27, is a combination of a lift check valve and a…

August 19, 2021 · Jacob
Advanced Concepts

Butterfly Check Valves

Butterfly check valves have a seating arrangement similar to the seating arrangement of butterfly valves. Flow characteristics through…

August 19, 2021 · Jacob
Advanced Concepts

Piston Check Valves

A piston check valve, illustrated in Figure 25, is essentially a lift check valve. It has a dashpot…

August 19, 2021 · Jacob
Advanced Concepts

Check Valves

Check valves are designed to prevent the reversal of flow in a piping system. These valves are activated…

August 19, 2021 · Jacob
Advanced Concepts

Needle Valves

A needle valve, as shown in Figure 20, is used to make relatively fine adjustments in the amount…

August 19, 2021 · Jacob
Advanced Concepts

Butterfly Valves

A butterfly valve, illustrated in Figure 19, is a rotary motion valve that is used to stop, regulate,…

August 19, 2021 · Jacob