Definitions for valves
valves

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1. valves

   A valve is a device or natural object that regulates, directs or controls the flow of a fluid (gases, liquids, fluidized solids, or slurries) by opening, closing, or partially obstructing various passageways. Valves are technically fittings, but are usually discussed as a separate category. In an open valve, fluid flows in a direction from higher pressure to lower pressure. The word is derived from the Latin valva, the moving part of a door, in turn from volvere, to turn, roll. The simplest, and very ancient, valve is simply a freely hinged flap which swings down to obstruct fluid (gas or liquid) flow in one direction, but is pushed up by the flow itself when the flow is moving in the opposite direction. This is called a check valve, as it prevents or "checks" the flow in one direction. Modern control valves may regulate pressure or flow downstream and operate on sophisticated automation systems. Valves have many uses, including controlling water for irrigation, industrial uses for controlling processes, residential uses such as on/off and pressure control to dish and clothes washers and taps in the home. Even aerosol spray cans have a tiny valve built in. Valves are also used in the military and transport sectors. In HVAC ductwork and other near-atmospheric air flows, valves are instead called dampers. In compressed air systems, however, valves are used with the most common type being ball valves.

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1. valves

   See under their respective particular names.

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1. Valves

   in Orthoptera, the corneous pieces of the ovipositor:= corniculi in Lepidoptera, sometimes used to = harpes; q.v.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of valves in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of valves in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of valves in a Sentence

1. Mark Broadbent:

   They are experienced. They know their facilities, what valves to turn. Their response time is much quicker, and they can easily resolve problems when units flare up, the companies have certainly shown they are capable of running the refineries, but over time, as more upsets occur, they will likely not be handled as quickly.

2. The FRA:

   The removal and replacement of these valves are not expected to significantly disrupt freight rail traffic.

3. Richard Rennard:

   These things can burn very quickly and violently ; it would not be unusual for them to explode, we believe it has n’t been a massive explosion ; it’s just been these vapor release valves that popped.

4. Pablo Oritja:

   The company has to present a plan for improvements to the safe handling of valves.

5. Ashish Shah:

   With these catheter platforms, the morbidity and the downtime for the patient is dramatically less, what we don't know is about durability and long term -- how these valves... will perform over the course of 10 to 15 years.

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References

1. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valves
2. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=valves
3. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=valves