Which of the following valves will incur maximum pressure drop for the same discharge of water ?

Correct answer: C. Needle valve

  • A. Globe valve
  • B. Gate valve
  • C. Needle valve
  • D. Butterfly valve

Explanation

A needle valve has a very narrow, tapered flow passage and therefore a very high loss coefficient. For the same water discharge, it produces a greater pressure drop than globe, gate, or butterfly valves.

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