A 2″ gate valve fitted in a pipe is replaced by a similar globe valve. Pressure drop in gate valve was Δp. For the same discharge, the pressure drop across globe valve is__________________?

Correct answer: C. > Δp

  • A. Δp
  • B. < Δp
  • C. > Δp
  • D. Δp2

Explanation

A globe valve has a more tortuous flow path and causes much greater irreversible loss than a streamlined gate valve. At the same discharge, its pressure drop is therefore greater than Δp.

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