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double-seated valve

Energy; Natural gas

A valve that has two separate seating surfaces in its body; the flow control element comes into contact with both seats when the valve is closed.

drain

Energy; Natural gas

An opening in the valve body for the removal of fluid from the valve or the pipeline; it may be filled with a removable plug or with a pipe nipple and a sop valve that is normally ...

drain plug

Energy; Natural gas

A fitting at the bottom of a valve, the removal of which permits draining and flushing the body cavity.

elastomer

Energy; Natural gas

A synthetic non-mettalic material with properties similar to those of natural rubber.

electric actuator

Energy; Natural gas

An actuator that uses an electric motor to supply external energy to the valve; also called electic motor operator or an E.M.O.

emergency seat seal

Energy; Natural gas

A fitting on the valve body through which sealant can be injected to effect a seat seal in an emergency situation.

end connection

Energy; Natural gas

The type of connection supplied on the ends of a valve which allows it to be connected to piping - may be weld end, flanged end, threaded or socketweld.