globe valve

American  

noun

1. a valve with a globular body, closed by a disk seating on an opening in an internal wall.

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Etymology

Origin of globe valve

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

One of their number understood engines and bells; he had even turned the globe valve which led to the capstan cylinder.

From The Ice Pilot by Leverage, Henry

The globe valve must be open so as to let the water in.

From Rough and Tumble Engineering by Maggard, James H.

A. Open the globe valve in the steam pipe to the turbo-generator, at least two turns.

From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous

A. A globe valve throttle at the boiler, a reducing valve, a steam gauge connected to the steam heat pipe and the proper piping and hose connections.

From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous

This is called a "hot water check." just below this check, or between it and where the water enters the boiler, you will find a stop cock or it may be a globe valve.

From Rough and Tumble Engineering by Maggard, James H.