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WorksheetsPipe,Fittings, and Valves Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 50mins
List the four principle functions of valves.
starting and stopping flow
regulating (throttling) flow
Cost effective way to isolate a system
Preventing reversal of flow
regulating or relieving pressure
Regulating or throttling flow is done with?
Gate valve
Globe valve
Angle valve
Both angle and globe
Check valve are used to______or ________reversal of flow in piping.
Check
Flow
Prevent
Increase
Name two basic types of check valves.
Globe
Lift
Gate
Swing
Most valves are selected on the basis of their _______ in a piping system.
temperature
Application
Pressure
Flow
Gate valves should be used as _______ valves, either fully open or fully closed
service
Throttling
Stop
Mixing
List four types of discs commonly used in gate valves.
solid wedge disc
double disc
round disc
split wedge disc
flexible wedge disc
List the three most common gate valve stem designs.
inverted stem
rising stem, inside screw
non rising stem
rising stem, outside screw and yoke
Tapered plug disc have ______ seating contact than the spherical or fullway type
narrow
smaller
wider
What are three main types of discs used in globe valves.
conventional
wafer
plug
needle point disc and seat
A ________ valve is used when there is a need for absolute tightness around the valve stem.
gate
diaphragm
butterfly
globe
A rotary or __________ turn valve moves from fully closed to fully open by rotating its stem 90 degrees.
one quarter
angle
__________ valves are used where a frequent change in direction of flow in more than one pipeline is required.
circuit setter
check
multiport
Metal back up seats enable ________ valves to be used in firesafe situations.
ball
gate
globe
butterfly
_________ valves can be used for throttling and in some cases as shutoff valves.
globe
gate
butterfly
List the two basic styles of butterfly valves.
disc
wafer type
full- lug type
Swing check valves give________ resistance to flow.
minimum
maximum
increased
The most commonly used bonnet for larger sized valves is the ___________.
bolted bonnet
sweat
threaded
crimped
Name three types of stuffing boxes.
packing nut with gland
packing nut without gland
turkey
bolted gland
The ________ bonnet is a good choice for quick dismanteling and reassembly.
sweat
thread
screw
union
The best way to install a valve in a horizontal line is with the stem ______.
up
down
sideways
on a 45 degree
Installing a valve with its stem down will allow the ________ to act as a trap for sediment and foreign material.
disc
bonnet
inlet
outlet
A factor to consider in the selection of pipe hanger and support systems is:
the movement of the fluid in the pipe
the temperature of the fluid in the pipe
vibration
all of the above
The most common hanger used in piping systems is the:
pipe clamp
clevis
split ring
u-bolt
A ________ type concrete insert is installed before the concrete is poured
universal
extra strength
flexible
rock
