globe valve
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of globe valve
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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The globe valve must be open so as to let the water in.
From Rough and Tumble Engineering by James H. Maggard
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
I will tell you further on why a stop cock is preferable to a globe valve.
From Rough and Tumble Engineering by James H. Maggard
A. A combination boiler check is fitted with a valve similar to a globe valve and can be closed at will.
From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
A globe valve pattern should be made in halves, as shown in Fig.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Joshua Rose
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