When Minimal Fluctuations in Pressure and Flow Are Critical Factors

question 36

Multiple Choice

When minimal fluctuations in pressure and flow are critical factors, which of the following pressure-reducing valves would be the best choice?

• A) Single-stage preset pressure-reducing valve
• B) Multiple-stage pressure-reducing valve
• C) Uncompensated Thorpe tube flowmeter
• D) Bourdon adjustable pressure regulator

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