Collocations with "valve"

9 collocations found

inlet valve

A valve that controls the admission of a fluid or gas to a passage or chamber.

inlet7.0
leaking valve

describes a valve that is not properly sealed, allowing fluid to pass through

leaking7.0
shut-off valve

describes a device that stops the flow of a liquid or gas

shut-off7.0
faulty valve

A valve that does not open, close, or regulate flow correctly.

faulty6.8
pressure-relief valve

A type of safety valve used to control or limit the pressure in a system, which opens automatically when a preset pressure is reached.

pressure-relief6.8
radiator valve

the device that controls the flow of hot water into a room radiator

radiator6.5
release valve

Figuratively, an activity or mechanism that allows for the safe expression of pent-up emotion or stress.

release6.3
one-way valve

a valve that allows fluid to flow through it in only one direction

one-way5.5
non-return valve

A type of valve that allows fluid to flow in only one direction.

non-return4.5