Table 16. Application of Valves

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Table 16

Application of Valves

Type

Application

Remarks

Check Valves

Swing checks

All horizontal

Refer to AWWA C508.

applications

Ball checks

On reciprocating

Small diameter.

pumps

Vertical checks

All vertical

Refer to AWWA C507.

applications

Cone checks

Surge relief

Requires automatic

operator.

Cushioned checks

Surge relief

Slow closing

Foot valves

Prevents loss of

-

prime in suction

lines

Flap valves

At pipe outlets

-

Shutoff Valves

All applications

Refer to AWWA C500

and/or AWWA C509.

Butterfly valves

All applications

Largest size over

72 in. Refer to

AWWA C504.

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