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valve
A
Device
that regulates, directs or controls the
FlowFn
of a
Fluid
(
Gas
,
Liquid
, fluidized solids, or slurries) by opening, closing, or partially obstructing various passageways. (Wikipedia)
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engineering component
A fundamental concept that applies in many engineering domains. An
EngineeringComponent
is an element of a
Device
that is a physically whole object, such as one might see listed as standard parts in a catalog. The main difference betweeen
EngineeringComponent
s and arbitrary globs of matter is that
EngineeringComponent
s are object-like in a modeling sense. Thus, an
EngineeringComponent
is not an arbtrary subregion, but a part of a system with a stable identity.
fluid power device
An
EngineeringComponent
in function of which play role fluid_power energetical interactions.
Children
bleeder valve
A
Valve
designed for use in
BleedingAir
, typically from hydraulics such a brake lines.
directional control valve
Valve that controls the direction of flow of a fluid
exhaust valve
A
Valve
that opens to let the
Exhaust
escape into the
ExhaustManifold
.
intake valve
manifold heat control valve
A device present on older vehicles with
Carburetor
s that sends hot
Exhaust
gases to pre_heat the
FuelVapor
for more efficient
Combustion
.
positive crankcase ventilation valve
A valve that is designed to send unburned fuel that escapes into the
Crankcase
back to the
CombustionChamber
.
pressure control valve
valve that controls the pressure in a fluid
saline lock
A saline lock is a valve that is intended to be connected to an
IVLine
. It is pre-filled with a
SalineSolution
since that has a neutral effect (it is isotonic) on the
Blood
.
volume control valve
valve that controls the flow rate of a fluid
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