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Valves - Normally Open (NO)

Valves and the term Normally Open.

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The term Normally Open (NO) applies to manual valves or dampers which the operator must leave open in normal operation.

A control valve that should go to an open position on a control signal failure should be labeled FO, i.e. Fail Open. The control signal may be pneumatic, hydraulic or electric.

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