MIL-HDBK-1005/7A
Table 16 (Continued)
Application of Valves
Type
Application
Remarks
Plug valves,
All applications
Suitable for water
eccentric
containing solids
and for three-way
valves.
All applications
Small diameter
All applications
Small diameter
Hydraulic needle
Reservoir outlets
Very large size
valves
requiring hydraulic
operators
Mud valves
Bottom drain
-
opening of basins
Gates
Radial gates
-
Channel and
reservoir outlets
Slide gates
Channel and
Low heads
reservoir outlets
Sluice gates
Wall openings
Refer to AWWA C501.
Shear gates
Wall openings (low
Size up to 24 in.
head)
1
Except for low pressure, service gate valves 16-20 in., and
larger should be equipped with bypass. Refer to AWWA C500
and/or AWWA C509.
7.4.3.3
Valve Vaults or Manholes. Use vaults or manholes for
large shutoff valves on transmission lines, on arterial mains of
distribution systems, and where accessibility for servicing is
required.
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