范围本标准实施规程列出并定义了广泛用于描述通用阀门、配件和相关部件的主要术语和首字母缩略词。它由单独的章节组成，其中包括:文件适用于阀门和配件的组织的首字母缩写，以及 与本主题相关的适用利益领域。阀门和配件行业中使用的术语表，包括标准制定者，用于描述设计、操作和性能特征。阀门和配件行业常用的缩写。

SCOPEThis Standard Practice lists and defines principle terms and acronyms widely used to describe general purpose valves, fittings, and related components. It is comprised of separate sections which contain:Acronyms for organizations whose documents are applicable to valves and fittings, and a brief summary of the applicable area of interest as it relates to this subject.A glossary of terms used within the valve and fittings industry, including standards developers, to describe design, operation, and performance characteristics.Abbreviations commonly used in the valve and fittings industry.