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QUESTIONS FOR PRESSURE REDUCING VALVES

• Inlet pressure P1 (any variance).

• Outlet pressure P2.

• Line medium (oil, gas, water, steam, etc).

• Flow-rate/capacity.

• Temperature.

• Line size or valve size.

• Connections – screwed or flanged (details required).

• Material of manufacture (body, trim, etc).

• Quantity.