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14<br />

Out<br />

Out<br />

Globe valve<br />

Figure 17.<br />

Sometimes the flow of oil is controlled by an orifice. This is a<br />

small bore restriction in the pipe line as shown in Figure 19.<br />

restriction<br />

Flow in.<br />

Out<br />

Figure 19.<br />

The reduction in flow caused by a restriction orifice also<br />

causes a drop in pressure in the line after the restriction.<br />

Directional control valves can also regulate the flow of oil if they<br />

are only partially opened. This causes a restriction and the flow<br />

of oil is reduced.<br />

Now for two SAQ's about valves.<br />

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