Lock Closed

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Lock closed, abbreviated as LC, is used on valves that must be closed during normal operating conditions.  A valve is termed "Lock Closed" when it is required by the applicable code, safety protocols or standard operating conditions.

Examples of where would this be used would be on a blow down valve or on a bleed valve on a double block and bleed assembly.

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Tags: Valve Safety Instrumentation