Familiarize yourself with frequently used valve abbreviations in US engineering drawings for engineers and technicians in process industries.
Common Valve Abbreviations
This video provides explanations for these common valve questions and answers.
Question 1
What does “BB” stand for in valve terminology?
A. Blind Bonnet
B. Ball Bearing
C. Bolted Base
D. Bolted Bonnet
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Bolted Bonnet
Question 2
In valve terminology, what does “BC” represent?
A. Bearing Cap
B. Bolted Cap
C. Base Cover
D. Ball Cap
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Bolted Cap
Question 3
What does “BV” stand for in valve terminology?
A. Bearing Valve
B. Base Valve
C. Ball Valve
D. Butterfly Valve
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Ball Valve
Question 4
The abbreviation “BWE” in valve terminology refers to what?
A. Base Weld End
B. Bolted Wedge End
C. Butt Weld End
D. Ball Weld End
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Butt Weld End
Question 5
What does “CV” stand for in valve terminology?
A. Circular Valve
C. Check Valve
D. Choke Valve
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Check Valve
Question 6
In valve terminology, what does “CWP” mean?
A. Compressed Water Pressure
B. Constant Working Pressure
C. Current Working Pressure
D. Cold Working Pressure
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Cold Working Pressure
Question 7
What does “DD” stand for in valve terminology?
A. Dual Disk
B. Double Disc
C. Direct Drive
D. Double Diameter
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Double Disc
Question 8
In valve terminology, what does “DI” stand for?
A. Ductile Iron
B. Differential Indicator
C. Double Insulation
D. Direct Injection
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Ductile Iron
Question 9
What does “DWV” stand for in piping and valve terminology?
A. Dual Water Vent
B. Drain, Waste, Vent
C. Drain Water Valve
D. Direct Water Valve
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Drain, Waste, Vent
Question 10
In valve terminology, what does “FE” stand for?
A. Flexible End
B. Fast End
C. Flange End
D. Full End
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Flange End
Question 11
What does “FF” stand for in valve terminology?
A. Flat Flange
B. Flange Face
C. Flat Face
D. Full Face
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Flat Face
Question 12
In valve terminology, what does “FLG” represent?
A. Flange Guide
B. Flange
C. Full Gasket
D. Flexible Gasket
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Flange
Question 13
What does “FP” stand for in valve terminology?
A. Flat Plate
B. Flange Port
C. Flexible Pipe
D. Full Port
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Full Port
Question 14
The abbreviation “FTTG” in valve terminology refers to what?
A. Flange Tension Gasket
B. Fitting
C. Flexible Tension Guide
D. Fastening Tool
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Fitting
Question 15
What does “FW” stand for in valve terminology?
A. Flange Width
B. Full Width
C. Flexible Wedge
D. Fixed Wedge
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Flexible Wedge
Question 16
In valve terminology, what does “HF” mean?
A. Heat Fuse
B. Heavy Force
C. High Flow
D. Hard Faced
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Hard Faced
Question 17
What does “HW” stand for in valve terminology?
A. Heavy Weight
B. Handwheel
C. Heat Weld
D. High Width
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Handwheel
Question 18
What does “IBBM” stand for in valve terminology?
A. Iron Base Brass Mount
B. Iron Body Bronze Mounted
C. Iron Bound Bronze Metal
D. Internal Brass Bearing Mount
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Iron Body Bronze Mounted
Question 19
In valve terminology, what does “IPS” represent?
A. Iron Pressure Seal
B. Iron Pipe Size
C. Internal Pressure System
D. Industrial Pipe Standard
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Iron Pipe Size
Question 20
What does “ISRS” stand for in valve terminology?
A. Internal Stem Rotary Seal
B. Inside Screw Rising Stem
C. Iron Screw Rotating Seat
D. Internal Seat Rising Screw
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Inside Screw Rising Stem
Question 21
The abbreviation “GV” in valve terminology refers to what?
A. Gas Valve
B. General Valve
C. Gate Valve
D. Globe Valve
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Gate Valve
Question 22
What does “MJ” stand for in valve terminology?
A. Metal Jacket
B. Multi-Joint
C. Mechanical Joint
D. Metric Joint
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Mechanical Joint
Question 23
In valve terminology, what does “NPS” mean?
A. Normal Pressure Seal
B. Nominal Pressure Standard
C. Nominal Pipe Size
D. National Pipe Standard
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Nominal Pipe Size
Question 24
What does “NPT” stand for in valve terminology?
A. Nominal Pressure Tolerance
B. National Pipe Taper Thread
C. National Pipe Thread
D. Non-Pressure Thread
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National Pipe Taper Thread
Question 25
The abbreviation “NRS” in valve terminology refers to what?
A. Non-Return Spring
B. Normal Rising Stem
C. Non-Rising Stem
D. Nominal Rotating Seal
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Non-Rising Stem
Question 26
What does “OWG” stand for in valve terminology?
A. Over Water Gauge
B. Open Water Gasket
C. Oil, Water, Gas Pressure
D. Oil and Water Gate
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Oil, Water, Gas Pressure
Question 27
In valve terminology, what does “PRV” mean?
A. Pressure Relief Vent
B. Positive Return Valve
C. Pressure Retention Valve
D. Pressure Reducing Valve
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Pressure Reducing Valve
Question 28
What does “RF” stand for in valve terminology?
A. Raised Flange
B. Round Flange
C. Raised Face
D. Recessed Face
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Raised Face
Question 29
The abbreviation “RJ” in valve terminology refers to what?
A. Rotating Jacket
B. Raised Joint
C. Ring Type Joint
D. Round Joint
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Ring Type Joint
Question 30
What does “RP” stand for in valve terminology?
A. Rotating Plug
B. Raised Plate
C. Reduced Port
D. Ring Port
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Reduced Port
Question 31
In valve terminology, what does “RS” stand for?
A. Ring Seal
B. Rotating Stem
C. Rising Stem
D. Rotating Screw
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Rising Stem
Question 32
What does “RWD” stand for in valve terminology?
A. Raised Wedge Design
B. Resilient Wedge Disc
C. Resilient Washer Device
D. Rotating Wheel Disc
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Resilient Wedge Disc
Question 33
What does “SB” stand for in valve terminology?
A. Steel Bonded
B. Soldered Base
C. Solid Brass
D. Silver Brazed
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Silver Brazed
Question 34
In valve terminology, what does “SE” represent?
A. Steam End
B. Steel Enclosure
C. Screw End
D. Solder End
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Solder End
Question 35
What does “SOV” stand for in valve terminology?
A. Steam Operated Valve
B. Shut Off Valve
C. Safety Overflow Valve
D. Sealed Outlet Valve
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Shut Off Valve
Question 36
The abbreviation “SW” in valve terminology refers to what?
A. Solid Wedge Disc
B. Soldered Wedge
C. Screw Weld
D. Sealed Wedge
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Solid Wedge Disc
Question 37
What does “SWE” stand for in valve terminology?
A. Solder Welded End
B. Sealed Water Entry
C. Steel Water End
D. Socket Weld End
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Socket Weld End
Question 38
What does “TB” mean in valve terminology?
A. Threaded Bonnet
B. Threaded Base
C. Tight Bonnet
D. Tapered Bore
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Threaded Bonnet
Question 39
What does “TE” stand for in valve terminology?
A. Tight End
B. Threaded End
C. Threaded Entry
D. Tapered End
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Threaded End
Question 40
The abbreviation “TC” in valve terminology refers to what?
A. Tapered Coupling
B. Tight Connection
C. Threaded Collar
D. Threaded Cap
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Threaded Cap
Question 41
What does “SWP” stand for in valve terminology?
A. Solid Water Pressure
B. Standard Water Pressure
C. Steam Working Pressure
D. Sealed Water Pipe
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Steam Working Pressure
Question 42
In valve terminology, what does “UB” mean?
A. Union Bonnet
B. Union Base
C. Under Bonnet
D. Upper Base
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Union Bonnet
Question 43
What does “UC” stand for in valve terminology?
A. Upper Chamber
B. Unidirectional Coupling
C. Union Cap
D. Under Cut
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Union Cap
Question 44
The abbreviation “WOG” in valve terminology refers to what?
A. Wide Operating Gate
B. Water, Oil, Gas Pressure
C. Welded Outlet Gasket
D. Water Orifice Gauge
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Water, Oil, Gas Pressure
Question 45
What does “WWP” stand for in valve terminology?
A. Water Working Pressure
B. Wide Water Passage
C. Water Welded Port
D. Welded Water Pipe
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Water Working Pressure
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