Shutoff valve

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003392",
  "term": "Shutoff valve",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A type of valve designed primarily to completely stop the flow of fluid in a pipeline, rather than to regulate it. These valves are typically operated fully open or fully closed, providing a tight seal to isolate sections of a system for maintenance, emergency, or operational control. Gate valves, ball valves, and plug valves are common examples of shutoff valves used in oil and gas operations.",
  "subject": "Production",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/shutoff-valve/"
}