The valve used for the prevention of reversal of flow in a pipeline is:

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  1. an air valve
  2. a butterfly valve
  3. a check valve
  4. a scour valve

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Option 3 : a check valve
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The different type of Valves and their purpose is given below in tabulated form:

Valve

Main Purpose

Gate Valve/Sluice Valve

Used for controlling the water flow by raising or lowering levels.

Ball Valve

Used for main water shut-offs and for branch line shutoffs

Globe Valve

Used to regulate or throttle the flow of water in plumbing applications such as outdoor faucets .

Butterfly Valve

Used for precisely adjusting the volume of flow

Air Valves

These valves ensure the safety of pipes against failure.

Drain/Scour/Blow Valves

There are provided to drain the water and scour of the settled suspended impurities out from pipe network.

Check/Reflux/non-Return Valve

 These Valves ensure the flow of water only in one direction by avoiding the flow of water in opposite direction.

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