What are solid plates or covers that are installed between pipe or equipment flanges to prevent the flow of fluids and to isolate equipment or piping sections when repairs are being performed?

A. Hoses
B. Gaskets
C. Blinds
D. Expansion loop


A. Incorrect. Hoses are flexible tubes that carry fluids.
B. Incorrect. Gaskets are flat pieces of a material used to make a seal between two piping or equipment connection points.
C. Correct. Blinds are solid plates or covers that are installed between pipe or equipment flanges to prevent the flow of fluids and to isolate equipment or piping sections when repairs are being performed.
D. Incorrect. Expansion loop is a segment of pipe that allows for expansion and contraction during temperature changes.

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