The valve which allows flow of oil in only one direction and block the reverse flow of oil, is known as check valve or Non Return Valve.
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Construction
1) Poppet with spring : The movable member is the poppet/ball placed with the help of spring.
2) Valve body : It is provided with ports and accommodates the poppet with spring.
3) Inlet and Outlet port :The inlet port P is provided for entry of oil and outlet port A for discharge of oil.
Working
It work on two mode
A) No flow
- It is functionally a one way traffic control sign which is obtained by no flow position.
- When fluid attempts reverse direction of flow from port A to port P, the spring hold the poppet at the valve seat at port P and block the oil path, hence oil can not flow from port A to port P.
B) Free flow
- The pressurised oil will enter through port P at inlet port and the oil pressure is high enough to overcome the spring force on the poppet.
- The poppet is pushed off and moves towards the spring and open the port P and port A. This is free flow condition of check valve.
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