A Quick Glimpse of Construction and Working of Quick Closing Valve

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A Quick Glimpse of Construction and Working of Quick Closing Valve

These are special closing valves which are used especially in the ships. Withstanding their names, these are efficient and come into use during an emergency. To be specific about their use, these are used in the fuel tanks commonly known as the reservoirs to the diesel engines. These are controlled either manually, hydraulically or by compressed air and come very handy in case of fire. A typical arrangement consists of wire operated valves with the levers in the machinery space located externally.

A Quick Closing Valve is a pressure reducing valve which is used in unmanned machinery spaces. This valve is different from a pressure release valve as it does not come in contact with the fluid controlled by it. A better understanding of the valves and its mechanism also allow a person to carefully pick the trims. These are actually the parts of the


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