clapper valve
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Definition
Noun: A clapper valve is a simple mechanical device that controls the flow of a fluid (like water or air). It consists of a hinged flap or disc that opens to allow fluid to pass in one direction and closes to prevent it from flowing back in the opposite direction.
Usage
A clapper valve is used in systems where it is important to allow flow in one direction only, preventing backflow. - The pump's clapper valve ensures water moves toward the house and doesn't drain back into the well. - Many heart valves in medical devices are based on the clapper valve principle.
Advanced Usage
- Engineering Context: In technical descriptions, a clapper valve is often discussed in relation to check valves, pump systems, and hydraulic circuits.
- The design's reliability stems from its use of a durable clapper valve.
Variants and Related Words
- Clack Valve (noun): Another name for a clapper valve, often used when the valve makes a distinct "clacking" sound as it closes.
- Check Valve (noun): A broader category of valves that includes clapper valves, all designed to permit one-way flow.
- Flap Valve (noun): A valve with a flexible flap, similar in function to a clapper valve.
Synonyms
- One-way valve
- Non-return valve
- Retention valve
Related Phrases
- To act as a clapper valve: Used metaphorically to describe something that allows movement or progress in only one direction.
- The new policy acts as a clapper valve, permitting information to go out but not come back in.
Noun
- a simple valve with a hinge on one side; allows fluid to flow in only one direction