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Question 11 of 20 for our Pipefitter Mock Interview

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Question 11 of 20

What is a butterfly valve, and what situations would you use one?

When you answer this question, keep it simple and to the point. Display to the hiring manager that you are able to easily and simply relay basic concepts of pipe fitting.



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  • 11. What is a butterfly valve, and what situations would you use one?

      How to Answer

      When you answer this question, keep it simple and to the point. Display to the hiring manager that you are able to easily and simply relay basic concepts of pipe fitting.



      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Answer Example

      "A butterfly valve is a valve consisting of a pair of semicircular plates that are attached to a spindle across a pipe and hinged. They are used to allow flow to go only one way."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

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      Anonymous Answer

      "It isolates or regulates the flow of a fluid."

      Amanda's Feedback

      You're right. In contrast to gate valves, butterfly valves are often used for throttling or regulating flow. The pressure lost when using a butterfly valve is much smaller in comparison to a gate valve. You can also share that butterfly valves are typically used in situations where space is limited, showing the interviewer that you would have some idea of what type of valve you'd encounter in a tight-space situation.