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kingston valve [′kiŋ·stən ‚valv]
(naval architecture) A sea valve so arranged that the pressure of the sea forces the valve on its seat or closes it, thus differing from most valves which are so arranged that the pressure is in the direction of opening of the valve. Kingston Valve (sea cock), a valve on the underwater part of the outside plating of a ship. Kingston valves, which are connected to the intake or discharge branch pipes of the ship systems (such as the systems for ballast, fire extinguishing, condenser or engine cooling, or artillery magazine flooding), are used for filling ship piping or compartments with seawater and for discharging water overboard. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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