What type of valve uses a disc and seat to regulate the flow of fluid through the valve body?

A. Gate
B. Globe
C. Check
D. Butterfly


A. Incorrect. A gate valve is a positive shutoff valve that utilizes a gate or guillotine which, when moved between two seats, causes a tight shutoff.
B. Correct. Globe valves are valves that use a disc and seat to regulate the flow of fluid through the valve body.
C. Incorrect. Check valves are devices that prevent backflow.
D. Incorrect. A butterfly valve uses a disc-shaped flow control element to control flow.

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