Which term describes the fast closing valve that automatically and completely shuts off the fuel supply in response to a normal or safety shutdown?

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Think of this as the emergency brake for fuel flow. A safety shutoff valve is designed to close rapidly and automatically whenever a normal shutdown or a safety fault is detected, cutting off the fuel supply to prevent leaks or ignition hazards. In flame effects systems, this valve is typically interlocked with the control system and flame detectors, so when a shutdown signal is issued, it immediately shutters to stop fuel delivery, often in a fail-safe manner (moving to closed if power or signal is lost). The other terms don’t describe this hardware function: an accumulator charge valve controls pressure for energy storage, not fast shutdown; an “effect valve” isn’t a standard term for this purpose; and a flame effect plan is about sequencing, not a valve.