The following links provide information regarding different types of valves found commonly in water applications.
WSO Water Distribution Grades 1 & 2: Valves, Ch. 9
Air Valves
Flow regime identification for air valves failure evaluation in water pipelines using pressure data
Control Valves
New and Exciting Capabilities of Modern Control Valves
Backflow Prevention Devices
Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention
Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention Poster
WSO Water Distribution Grades 1 & 2: Backflow Prevention Devices, Ch. 19
Homeowner Info
Getting to Know Your Main Water Shut-Off Valve
Opening and Closing Valves
How to Collapse a Pipe by Closing a Valve
Repairing Distribution Line Breaks
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