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11Mercury-arc valve — Mercury rectifier on display in Beromünster, Switzerland before being decommissioned A mercury arc valve (mercury vapor rectifier) is a type of electrical rectifier used for converting high voltage or high current alternating current (AC) into… …
12Tap (valve) — Spigot and faucet redirect here. For other uses, see Spigot (disambiguation). A valve tap is a noise made by the valves of internal combustion engines; see Poppet valve > Internal combustion engine. Indoor Tap commonly found in the bathroom or …
13Double check valve — A double check valve or double check assembly (DCA) is a backflow prevention device designed to protect water supplies from contamination. It is also a valve used in air brake systems on heavy trucks. Usage in Water Supply: In the case of usage… …
14Saddle valve — A saddle valve is a valve used to supply liquid where a low volume, low pressure stream is required. The name is derived from the fact that it is mounted in such a way that it saddles the line, mounting it from both sides.They are typically used… …
15Nokia water supply contamination — Location of Nokia in Finland Nokia water supply contamination refers to the events on November 28–29, 2007, when large parts of the water supply in Nokia, Finland, were contaminated when sewage water (with solids removed) became mixed with fresh… …
16Thermostatic mixing valve — A thermostatic mixing valve (TMV) is a valve that blends hot water with cold water to ensure constant, safe shower and bath outlet temperatures, preventing scalding. The storage of water at high temperature removes one possible breeding ground… …
17throttle valve — noun a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine • Syn: ↑accelerator, ↑throttle • Derivationally related forms: ↑throttle (for: ↑throttle), ↑accelerate (for: ↑ …
18Earthquake Valve — An earthquake valve or seismic valve is an automatic way to shut off the low pressure regulated gas supply to a structure during a major earthquake and/or if a pipe is broken. These are applicable both to utility supplied natural gas and to… …
19Duckbill valve — A duckbill valve is a valve, manufactured from rubber or synthetic elastomer, and shaped like the beak of a duck. It is commonly used in medical applications to prevent contamination due to backflow. One end of the valve is stretched over the… …
20Mercury arc valve — A mercury arc valve (mercury vapor rectifier) is a type of electrical rectifier which converts alternating current into direct current. Rectifiers of this type were used in electric motor power supplies for industry, in electric… …
