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A check valve, also known as a non-return valve, is a valve that allows fluid to flow in one direction only. Learn about the different types of check valves, such as ball, diaphragm, swing, butterfly, and stop valves, and their uses in pumps, industrial processes, and domestic devices.
Learn about the seven visual exercises that can help troubleshoot quality issues, such as cause-and-effect diagram, check sheet, and histogram. The tools are based on the Japanese quality control methods and are suitable for people with little formal training in statistics.
A double check valve is a device that prevents water supplies from contamination by backflow. It consists of two check valves in series and is suitable for low hazard applications such as irrigation and fire sprinkler systems.
A Tesla valve is a passive check valve that allows fluid to flow preferentially in one direction, without moving parts. It is named after Nikola Tesla, who patented it in 1920, and is used in microfluidic, macrofluidic and pulse jet applications.
Learn about the history and usage of exploded-view drawings, a type of diagram that shows the relationship or order of assembly of various parts. Exploded-view drawings are used in technical, architectural and artistic fields, and can be created by various methods.
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A piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID) is a detailed diagram in the process industry that shows process equipment and control devices. Learn about the symbols, functions, and applications of P&IDs, and see examples and standards.
A process flow diagram (PFD) is a diagram used in chemical and process engineering to indicate the general flow of plant processes and equipment. Learn about the typical content, examples, standards and symbols of PFDs from this Wikipedia article.