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Get to grips with the terms<\/h1>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Abrasive media<\/p>\n

Absolute pressure<\/a><\/p>\n

Actuator<\/p>\n

Actuator - A\/A<\/p>\n

Actuator - NC<\/p>\n

Actuator - NO<\/p>\n

Analogue (signal)<\/p>\n

Air motor<\/p>\n

Aseptic<\/a><\/p>\n

ASI (Bus)<\/p>\n

Atmospheric pressure<\/p>\n

Axial seal<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Balanced connector<\/p>\n

Balanced sealing<\/p>\n

Bus communication<\/p>\n

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Capacity<\/p>\n

Carbon fibre<\/p>\n

Cathedrals<\/p>\n

Cavitation<\/a><\/p>\n

Cavity<\/p>\n

Centrifugal pump<\/p>\n

Ceramic<\/p>\n

Change-over\/Transition<\/p>\n

Check valve<\/p>\n

CIP<\/p>\n

CIP system<\/p>\n

Commercial seal<\/p>\n

Contamination<\/p>\n

Control<\/p>\n

Control valve<\/p>\n

Cross-contamination<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Density<\/p>\n

Diaphragm pump<\/p>\n

Differential pressure<\/p>\n

Digital (signal)<\/p>\n

Double seat valve<\/p>\n

Double sealing<\/p>\n

Drive ring<\/p>\n

Dry running<\/p>\n

Duty point<\/p>\n

Dynamic sealing<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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EHEDG<\/p>\n

Elastomer<\/p>\n

External seal<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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FDA<\/p>\n

FKM<\/p>\n

Flooded inlet<\/p>\n

Flow characteristics<\/p>\n

Flow equipment<\/p>\n

Flushed seal<\/p>\n

Flushed shaft seal<\/p>\n

Frequency converter<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Gauge pressure<\/p>\n

Geared motor<\/p>\n

GMP<\/p>\n

Grit<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Head<\/p>\n

Heat exchanger<\/p>\n

Heating\/cooling jacket<\/p>\n

High purity<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Impeller<\/p>\n

Indication unit<\/p>\n

Inlet pressure<\/p>\n

Instrumentation<\/a><\/p>\n

Interface<\/p>\n

Internal sealing<\/p>\n

IP converter<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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KV-value<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Laminar flow<\/p>\n

Leakage chamber<\/p>\n

Lip seal<\/p>\n

Lip seal - double<\/p>\n

Liquid<\/p>\n

Liquid film<\/p>\n

Liquid ring pump<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Mechanical seal<\/p>\n

Minimum waste<\/p>\n

Mixproof<\/p>\n

Mixproof valve<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Non-mechanical sealing<\/p>\n

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Output\/Output power<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Packed acorn<\/p>\n

Peristaltic pump<\/p>\n

Piston pump<\/p>\n

PLC<\/p>\n

Pneumatic<\/p>\n

Positioner<\/p>\n

Press<\/p>\n

Pressure - differential<\/p>\n

Pressure drop<\/p>\n

Pressure inlet<\/p>\n

Pressure inlet\/suction<\/p>\n

Pressure loss<\/p>\n

Pressure outlet<\/p>\n

Pressure regulator<\/p>\n

Pressure surge<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Ra<\/p>\n

Radial seal<\/p>\n

Reynolds number<\/p>\n

Rheology<\/p>\n

Rotary lobe pump<\/p>\n

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Safety valve<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Screw pump<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Seat lift<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Seat valve<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sensor<\/p>\n

Shaft seal<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Shear<\/p>\n

Shear rate<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Silicon carbide<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Solenoids<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Specific gravity<\/p>\n

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Static sealing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Stator<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Stator housing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Suction lift<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sump<\/p>\n

Surface roughness<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Top unit<\/p>\n

Transition flow<\/p>\n

Tri-Clamp<\/p>\n

Tungsten carbide<\/p>\n

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Vacuum<\/p>\n

Valve manifold<\/p>\n

Sanitary valve<\/p>\n

Vapour pressure<\/p>\n

Viscosity<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Waste free<\/p>\n

Water hammer<\/p>\n

Water discharger<\/p>\n

Worm pump<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2-way valves<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Particle fluid that has a polishing effect on surfaces. This can wear down materials and surfaces.<\/p>\n

Total pressure for e.g. a liquid. Read more...<\/a><\/p>\n

Air or electrically driven valve \"motor\" designed for automatic valve operation.<\/p>\n

Air\/air: Air opens and closes the valve.<\/p>\n

Normally closed: Air opens the valve, spring returns.<\/p>\n

Normally open: Air closes the valve, spring returns.<\/p>\n

The signal varies, similar to a dimmer switch. Typically a signal from an inductive proximity switch.<\/p>\n

Air pressure unit to operate piston and diaphragm pumps.<\/p>\n

Process and component design that ensures there is no increase in bacterial content in the processed liquid. Read more...<\/a><\/p>\n

For low-level automation with max. 4 digital inputs\/outputs.<\/p>\n

Ambient pressure, usually specified as 1 bar.<\/p>\n

Plug seal is mounted at the bottom of the plug and seals against the seat when the plug is pressed downwards.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Prop shape\/design equalises fluid pressure\/forces upwards and downwards so the stopper is not affected.<\/p>\n

Seal design that equalises fluid pressure between and behind sealing surfaces so the shaft seal is not affected by pressure variations.<\/p>\n

Advanced communication system that provides multiple signals via one cable to multiple valves that can both send signals and receive feedback.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Volume of fluid passing a certain area per unit of time.<\/p>\n

Shaft seal face material, typically used in conjunction with a stainless steel, silicon carbide or tungsten carbide counterface part.<\/p>\n

\"Hidden\" area inside equipment that is difficult to clean.<\/p>\n

Hard shaft seal face material.<\/p>\n

Occurs when the fluid pressure in the flow equipment locally drops below the vapour pressure of the fluid at actual temperature. Read more...<\/a><\/p>\n

Space formed between rotors and casing during rotor rotation. The fluid is transferred (displaced) through the pump in this space.<\/p>\n

Rotodynamic pump type. Most common pump type due to relatively low purchase costs and many types. Typically used for non-viscous liquids.<\/p>\n

Also referred to as \"redirect\". The flow of fluid is directed (diverted) from one line to another.<\/p>\n

Ensures that liquids and gases only move in one direction. It prevents the flow from running backwards and protects the process. Read more.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Cleaning In Place (cleaning without dismantling equipment first).<\/p>\n

An automated cleaning system used to clean the internal surfaces of process equipment - without dismantling it. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n

Standardised shaft seal brand\/type to suit different pump brands\/types.<\/p>\n

Pollution. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n

Remote control and monitoring of automatic valves - typically includes valve top units (with sensors and solenoid valves) and PLC control.<\/p>\n

Used in applications where the process requires regulation of flow, pressure or temperature.<\/p>\n

Cross-contamination means that unwanted substances are transferred from one product, material or process to another. Learn more here.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Mass per unit volume of a liquid. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n

Positive displacement pump type driven by air pressure.<\/p>\n

The difference between two pressures measured at different points in a system - e.g. before and after a valve, filter or pump. Read more.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

For high levels of automation, with the option of many outputs, such as alarm, counter, service monitor.<\/p>\n

Signal consists of \"1\" and \"0\" and used directly by computers (PLC, PC). Typical a signal a micro or Hall proximity switch.<\/p>\n

A flushed (water or similar) shaft seal with mechanical seal faces on both the pump media side and the flush side.<\/p>\n

Attach the rotating seal part and \"drive\" it together with the rotating pump shaft.<\/p>\n

When there is no pumped fluid between the sealing surfaces. Quickly wears out the sealing surfaces due to excessive heat.<\/p>\n

Intersection of pump curve and process curve.<\/p>\n

Seal between two parts that move relative to each other.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\"European Hygienic Equipment Design Group. A European non-governmental organisation for the promotion of hygienic design and food technology.<\/p>\n

Non-metallic sealing part. Has an elastic load characteristic.<\/p>\n

Seal design where most rotating sealing parts are outside the pumped liquid. Most common seal type.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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US agency that inspects and authorises facilities.<\/p>\n

FKM is a type of fluoroelastomer. The material is known for its high chemical resistance and temperature tolerance. Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n

Positive inlet pressure\/head.<\/p>\n

The behaviour of fluids flowing through pipes and flow equipment.<\/p>\n

Equipment used in flow systems. Examples are heat exchangers, pumps, valves, hoses, fittings and tank parts.<\/p>\n

External (water or similar) flushing arrangement typically used to cool or clean the sealing surfaces.<\/p>\n

Pump shaft seal that is cleaned and\/or cooled by e.g. water.<\/p>\n

Electronic device to regulate the speed of an electric motor. Common and economical way to control pump performance.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Pressure measured by a pressure gauge in a process.<\/p>\n

Reduction gears on the motor shaft reduce the output speed at the gear shaft. Often used for positive displacement pumps.<\/p>\n

Good Manufacturing Practice is about ensuring controlled, hygienic and documented conditions. Learn more here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Indicates the grain size of the coating on abrasive tools used for surface preparation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Total vertical height that a liquid is lifted. Also referred to as height.<\/p>\n

A technical component that enables the transfer of heat between two media - typically liquids or gases - without them mixing. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n

Unit mounted around the pump casing and filled with heating\/cooling media to heat or cool pump fluid.<\/p>\n

Process with special requirements for cleaning. The term is typically used in the pharmaceutical industry.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Mechanical pump part mounted on the pump\/motor shaft. The rotating impeller (vanes) converts fluid speed to fluid pressure.<\/p>\n

Device that shows the position of the valve plug. This can be visual at the valve or remotely via a PLC system.<\/p>\n

Fluid pressure entering the inlet of the pump. Will affect the sealing surfaces.<\/p>\n

\"Language\" for communication with control system.<\/p>\n

Sealing design where most rotating sealing parts are inside the pumped liquid. Suitable for high pressure.<\/p>\n

Measuring instruments to monitor, regulate and analyse physical quantities in production processes. Read more...<\/a><\/p>\n

A device that converts an electrical signal into a pneumatic signal. Used for air control in an automatic control valve.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Capacity through a valve at a pressure drop of 1 bar. Read more...<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Flow behaviour that occurs at relatively low speed and\/or relatively high viscosity.<\/p>\n

Gap between upper and lower plugs on a mixproof valve - ensures leakage stays in the chamber and is discharged through a leakage outlet.<\/p>\n

Dynamic seal\/gasket that seals between a stationary part (housing, cover etc.) and a moving spindle\/shaft.<\/p>\n

Lip seal design that both keeps fluid inside the valve and also scrapes\/cleans the valve stem and keeps dirt from the atmosphere out.<\/p>\n

Liquids\/media (non-solid and non-gas) processed in flow systems.<\/p>\n

A layer of pumped fluid between the shaft sealing surfaces - cools and lubricates the surfaces to prevent them from burning down due to friction.<\/p>\n

Rotodynamic pump type (centrifugal pump), but with a special impeller\/housing design so it can pump aerated liquids (CIP) back.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Shaft seal where sealing surfaces (sealing interface) consist of a stationary and a rotating mechanical seal part.<\/p>\n

Liquid dripping during valve opening.<\/p>\n

Safe separation of two intersecting \"hostile\" fluids.<\/p>\n

Valves with safe separation of two crossing \"hostile\" fluids.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Such as packed gland, typically used for industrial (non-sanitary) applications.<\/p>\n

N<\/strong>and P<\/strong>ositive S<\/strong>uction H<\/strong>ead. A measure of the pressure a fluid experiences on the suction side of a centrifugal pump.<\/p>\n

Available suction pressure at actual process conditions.<\/p>\n

Required minimum pressure in the suction line to avoid cavitation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Current developed by the motor when connected to rated voltage, frequency and phases.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Non-mechanical shaft seal, typically used for industrial\/non-sanitary type applications.<\/p>\n

A peristaltic pump transports fluid by squeezing a flexible hose together in a rhythmic motion. Learn more here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Positive displacement pump type driven by air<\/p>\n

P<\/strong>rogrammable L<\/strong>ogic C<\/strong>ontroller. Used for alarm, start\/stop, communication, sequence operation, etc.<\/p>\n

Something that is powered or controlled by pressurised air or gas. Read more.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Control device mounted on an automatic control valve - controls the position of the valve plug based on electrical or air signals.<\/p>\n

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Power per unit area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Difference between inlet and outlet pressure. Pressure at which a fluid leaves the flow equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Results of friction losses in pipe and flow equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Pressure by which a fluid enters flow equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Pressure by which a fluid enters flow equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Results of friction losses in pipe and flow equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Pressure at which a fluid leaves the flow equipment.<\/p>\n

Component that reduces and stabilises pressure in piping systems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Result of changes in fluid velocity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Indicates \"mean value of absolute deviation from centre line (mean value of roughness)\". Measured in microns (\u03bcm).<\/p>\n

The plug seal is located on the outer diameter of the plug. The outer seal diameter seals against the inner diameter of the valve seat.<\/p>\n

Calculated value to determine the flow type (laminar, turbulent or transitional).<\/p>\n

The science of fluid behaviour.<\/p>\n

Displacement pump type with two counter-rotating motors, usually driven by an electric motor.<\/p>\n

Mechanical part in a pump that transfers (displaces) fluid from the inlet of the pump casing to its its outlet and builds builds up fluid pressure during rotation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Device mounted on the front of the housing to relieve any excess fluid pressure to avoid pump and\/or process damage<\/p>\n

Displacement pump type driven by an electric motor.<\/p>\n

Used for mixproof valve. The valve plug is lifted during cleaning to enable in-line cleaning of the valve seat and valve plug.<\/p>\n

One type of control valves - ensures stable and accurate adjustment of media, water, gases, steam and aggressive media.<\/p>\n

Sealing element between stationary pump housing and rotating pump shaft. A mechanical seal is a typical pump shaft seal.<\/p>\n

Device that detects the actuator's spindle movement and sends a feedback signal to a PLC (computer).<\/p>\n

Movement\/agitation of a fluid.<\/p>\n

How much a fluid is in motion (agitation).<\/p>\n

Hard shaft sealing face material used for stationary and rotating sealing faces.<\/p>\n

S<\/strong>team\u00a0I<\/strong>n\u00a0P<\/strong>lace (steaming without dismantling equipment first).<\/p>\n

Electric on\/off valve for air supply to an actuator.<\/p>\n

The relationship between a liquid density and the density of water.<\/p>\n

Metal alloy mostly made of iron (Fe), with the main alloying elements being chromium (Cr) and nickel (Ni).<\/p>\n

Sealing between two stationary parts.<\/p>\n

Stationary part (housing) of a screw pump. Is a counterpart to a rotor that transfers fluid and builds up fluid pressure.<\/p>\n

Stationary part (housing) of a motor. Creates a rotating magnetic field that rotates the rotor.<\/p>\n

Negative inlet head\/pressure.<\/p>\n

Area inside equipment with liquid residue that cannot drain out (automatically removed).<\/p>\n

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Device for mounting on top of a valve\/actuator. Used to control the valve and provide feedback to the PLC.<\/p>\n

Combination of laminar and turbulent flow behaviour.<\/p>\n

A quick coupling consisting of two ferrules, a gasket and a clamp. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n

Hard shaft sealing face material used for stationary and rotating sealing faces.<\/p>\n

Most common flow type in practice due to relatively high process speeds.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Pressure below atmospheric pressure.<\/p>\n

Assembly of multiple valves, typically welded tightly together and mounted on a frame.<\/p>\n

Valve specifically designed for applications in hygienic process environments to ensure safe and reliable production.<\/p>\n

Minimum external pressure needed to prevent evaporation of a liquid.<\/p>\n

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No spillage (liquid dripping) during valve opening.<\/p>\n

Knocking noise caused by a valve plug hammering against a valve seat.<\/p>\n

An automatic valve that removes condensate (water) from steam systems without letting steam escape. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n

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