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    FLOW-TEK, INC. Stee ead Maen mee FLOW DATA AND CONTROL TERMINOLOGY ‘The control valve plays a very important part in the automatic control of modern plants, which depend on the correct distribution and control of flowing liquids or gases. Such controls, whether for the exchange of nergy, reduction of pressure, or simply to fill a tank, depend on some form of “final” control element. The control valve is the most widely used type of final control device. Despite the contro! valve's wide use, there is probably no other element in the control system which receives less attention, In many systems, a control valve is subjected to more severe conditions of temperature, pressure, corrosion and contamination than other components. However, it must perform satisfactorily, with a minimum amount of attent manipulates the flow of process fluid. The following information will provide important control valve terminology and sizing formulas to a in the design and sizing selection of control valves. Flow Characteristics Flow characteristics refer to the relationship between flow coefficient ind valve opening. Ball valves have an inherent characteristic which an not be changed except with a characterized ball or scat. The three most common types of flow characteristics are quick opening, equal percentage and linear. These characteristics can be approximated by contouring the ball or seat opening. However, inasmuch as there are body effects and other uncontrollable factors, plus the need for maxi mizing the flow capacity for a particular valve, the real curves often deviate considerably from these ideals. When a constant pressure drop is maintained across the valve, the characteristic of the valve alone controls the flow; this characteristic is refered to as the "inherent flow characteristic”. "Installed characteristics” include both the valve and pipeline effects. The difference can best be understood by examining anentire system. Valve Torque ‘The required torque to operate a ball valve is maximum at the beginning of opening and/or end of closing. This is due to change in the ball surface that is in contact with seats. The ball surface contact with the seats: is greatest when valve is closed. A typical v-port ball valve torque characteristic is demonstrated on the graph shown on the right. The most often overlooked factor affecting valve torque frequency of operation. When a ball valve is cycled regu larly, the torque requirement tends to decrease with time. Breakaway Torque However when the valves sits in the closed position for an extended length of time, the torque requirement will in- crease almost to the point where it was when the valve was Running Torque new. The torque increases because the soft seat material tends to flow into the surface imperfections of the hard ball, giving a degree of mechanical interlocking which increases the friction between the seat and ball. roe Fata oad ILOW-TEIK, ENC. Prove: (003) 754-8201 Fax: (608) 754-2501 Columbia, SC 29203, Subsidiary of Bray International, Inc htip:/iwmw.flow-tek.com Fax: (910) 739-1733 | cone | fis. | Test Fluid TestPressure ewer of45-6O igor | 0.1% of ful rated Prowute |moaaare MW Water or air ee ee PAGE2 FORMULAS ilizing Cv Factor TYPE FLOW FLOW RATE PRESSURE DROP LIQUID 2(2) When AP <05Py When AP 2 O5P; Le _ 000195 T So (Mn Py ty SATURATED When ae DRY AP

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