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regular port

Energy; Natural gas

A valve bore (port) found on ball valves and plug valves that is maller thatn full bore, approximately 75% to 90% of full valves and 60% to 70% on plug valves.

regulator

Energy; Natural gas

A type of control system or device thatt maintains the valve of an output variable constant relative to a set input value.

relief valve

Energy; Natural gas

A pressure relief valve designed for use with liquids.

resilient seat

Energy; Natural gas

A valve seat containing a soft seal such as an o-ring or plastic to assure tight shut-off.

resistance coefficient

Energy; Natural gas

A measure of the resistance of a valve to fluid flow; it is determined by the geometry of the valve.

rim pull

Energy; Natural gas

The force required at the edge of the handwheel to generate the required torque at the center of the handwheel.

ring type joint (RTJ)

Energy; Natural gas

A flange connection using a specially shaped soft metal ring as a gasket. Generally used on high pressure valves. May be the body and bonnet connection and/or the end flange ...