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YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO VALVE TERMINOLOGY

Our comprehensive guide to valve industry terminology is a valuable resource, whether you’re learning about the industry for the first time or refreshing your knowledge.

NACE

National Association of Corrosion Engineers.

NDE

Non-Destructive Examination. A collective term used to describe non-intrusive examination techniques such as radiographic and ultrasonic examination.

NOISE

May arise from vibration, cavitation or aerodynamic flow through the valve.

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