The most economical flow control valve for use with large diameter pipes is a (A) Butterfly valve (B) Globe valve (C) Needle valve (D) None of these

The most economical flow control valve for use with large diameter
pipes is a
(A) Butterfly valve
(B) Globe valve
(C) Needle valve
(D) None of these
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(A) Butterfly valve
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