valving
7.5
Controlling the flow of a liquid or gas using a valve
- noun
- /ˈvælvɪŋ/
- Specialized
:
valvulación
- For the new aquarium setup, proper valving ensures that water circulates efficiently and maintains a stable environment.
Examples
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As I understand it, the junk shot problem is that whatever is shot into the BOP needs to be small enough to go through the pipes and valving.
Blog text (17) -
Cryogenic valving
Academic text (1996) -
The engineer explained that effective valving is crucial for maintaining optimal fluid pressure in the system.
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In the gas pipeline, precise valving allows for controlled flow and prevents leaks.
How Controlled
bypass
75
6.0
- Specialized
75
6.0
metering
2
4.0
2
4.0
valving
- Specialized
throttling
1
6.6
- Specialized
1
6.6
leakage
15
3.1
15
3.1
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Valving comes from the word valve, which in turn comes from the Latin valva, meaning 'leaf' or 'small door'. A valve is like a little door that opens and closes to let water or gas pass. So, valving is the act of using those little doors to control the flow.