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flow coefficient

Energy; Natural gas

A measure of the flow capacity of a valve; designated as Cv it is the flow rate in gallons per minute (gpm) of 60degF water that passes through the fully open valve at 1 psi ...

flow control element

Energy; Natural gas

The part of a valve that obstructs and controls fluid flow; it determines the valve type and the nature of fluid control for which the valve is suited.

forging

Energy; Natural gas

A metalworking process that involves hammering or squeezing, with or without a die, at hot working temperatures to form a specific shape.

fugitive emissions

Energy; Natural gas

A name used by environmental protection agencies for the external leakage of hazardous gases from piping components (e.g., valves and pumps).

full bore

Energy; Natural gas

A bore of a valve that is approximately the same size as the inside diameter of the connecting pipe; also called a full port.

full penetration weld

Energy; Natural gas

Describes the type of weld wherein the weld metal Gasket A component whose purpose is to seal a joint between two larger components, softer than the surfaces of the joint being ...