suction valve
Britishnoun
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A foot valve is virtually a second suction valve placed at the bottom or foot of the suction pipe.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua
It is a sluggish swimmer and is provided with an exterior suction valve on its ventral surface immediately back of the gill opening.
From The Bontoc Igorot by Jenks, Albert Ernest
When the upper chamber is filled at the proper height the float rises to the top, this closing the suction valve and opening the atmospheric valve.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred
In order that the fuel will be sucked from a main tank to the upper chamber, the suction valve must be opened and the atmospheric valve closed.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred
Thus, while the suction valve is falling to its seat, the water already in the pump passes back into the suction pipe, and similarly, while the delivery valve is closing, the delivery water passes back.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua
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