FPS Tutorial 9

Which one of the following operations is NOT a function of a fluid valve used in A piping system?

• To control the fluid flow rate.
• To control the pressure of the fluid.
• To control the direction of fluid flow.
• To control the amount of impurities in the fluid.

The valve which is normally used for on/off purpose is a

• check valve.
• gate valve.
• globe valve.
• needle valve.

Which one of the following types of valve allows flow in one direction only?

• check valve.
• gate valve.
• globe valve.
• needle valve.

Which one of the following types of valve is NOT a rotary valve?

• Ball valve.
• Butterfly valve.
• Globe valve.
• Plug valve.

Which one of the following types of valve is generally used for very accurate throttling?

• check valve.
• gate valve.
• globe valve.
• needle valve.

Which one of the following types of valve is used for handling corrosive fluids?

• Diaphragm valve.
• Gate valve.
• Globe valve.
• Needle valve.

Which one of the following types of valve is used to regulate flow in a piping system?

• Ball valve.
• Check valve.
• Gate valve.
• Globe valve.

Large valve bodies are generally made of

• brass.
• carbon steel.
• cast iron.
• stainless steel.

The leakage between the valve body and pipes is prevented by the use of

• gasket.
• gland.
• gland nut.
• packing.

Which one of the following types of valve is used to prevent reversal of flow in a piping system?

• Check valve.
• Gate valve.
• Globe valve.
• Needle valve.