On which of the following pumps will a 90° turn not open the valve completely?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — Gate valve
Gate valves utilize a threaded stem and rising gate mechanism requiring multiple rotations to transition from fully closed to fully open. Unlike quarter-turn valves such as ball, plug, or butterfly designs, a 90-degree turn only partially lifts the gate, failing to provide a full-bore flow path through the valve body.
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