globe valve
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of globe valve
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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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
The patterns for a globe valve, such as shown in section in Fig.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua
The globe valve must be open so as to let the water in.
From Rough and Tumble Engineering by Maggard, James H.
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
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
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