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1. Functions and selection criteria
1.1 Definitions and functions
A faucet consists of the following components:
an envelope (comprising a body in one, two or three parts or a body and a cap) which forms the external fluid-ambient interface;
an obturator which forms the upstream/downstream fluid interface when the device is closed;
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pipe connection systems (upstream and downstream valve-pipe interfaces); connections...
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Bibliography
Regulations
DI 97/23/EC Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning pressure equipment, 05/29/1997.
Standards and norms
AFNOR Robinetterie industrielle – Nomenclature des pièces constitutives des principaux appareils de robinetterie. E29-307, December 1989, standard cancelled in December 2005.
- AFNOR Valves and fittings – Terminology – Part 1: definition of device types. - NF EN 736-1 - février 2018
- AFNOR Valves and fittings – Terminology – Part 2: Definition of valve components – Faucets and valves...
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Organizations (non-exhaustive list)
Association française des fabricants de pompes et agitateurs, de compresseurs et de robinetterie). (PROFLUID).
Center technique des industries mécaniques (CETIM).
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