Question 1302 Deck General

The correct answer is D) Quick operation. Butterfly valves offer the advantage of quicker operation compared to gate valves. Butterfly valves use a rotary motion to open and close, which allows for faster actuation and response times. This makes them well-suited for applications that require rapid control of flow, such as emergency shut-off systems. In contrast, gate valves use a linear motion to open and close, which generally takes more time. The other answer choices are not the main advantages of a butterfly valve over a gate valve. While butterfly valves may require less maintenance and offer lower flow resistance when open, the key benefit is the quick operation provided by the rotary design.