Today, as I was turning on the water in the sink I became mindful of the mechanics behind the water flowing from the faucet. There are multiple types of valves that are utilized in the plumbing of a water faucet. Examples include, butterfly valves, ball valves, wedge gate valves and check valves. To be able to competently work in industry, it is critical for a chemical engineer to have an understanding of the mechanics of a valve. When you turn the handle on the faucet you are operating a valve that is used as a throttling device which allows you to control the flow coming out of the faucet.
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| Example of wedge-gate valve. |
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| Example of a ball valve. |
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