Clack Valve (Noun)
Meaning
A simple valve with a hinge on one side; allows fluid to flow in only one direction.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The pump used a clack valve to prevent backflow into the suction line.
- In plumbing, a clack valve is used to allow water to flow into a tank but not out.
- The hydraulic system incorporated a clack valve to maintain pressure during periods of inactivity.
- To prevent back-siphoning, the water supply line was equipped with a clack valve.
- A clack valve was installed on the discharge line of the centrifugal pump to prevent backflow.