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Directional speed of water in pipes, measured in feet/meters per second.
Acidic pastes used in brazing/soldering to prepare pipe ends and fittings, and prevent the formation of oxides that can
The loss of energy in a flowing fluid, attributed to the amount of drag created by the surface it
Resistance to fluid flow, due to friction between the fluid and the contact surface across which it flows.
A metal obstruction lowered into the valve, used to stop and start flow.
Attaches the gate to the actuator. Contains a slot that the seat cartridge slides into.
Pressure above that of atmospheric pressure. This is the pressure shown on a system pressure gauge.
Provide lateral pipe restraint, but allow movement of pipe along its axis for expansion, etc.
A horizontal pipe, from which smaller diameter pipes (drops) branch downwards to pumps and other mechanical equipment.
