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    Pressure drop and flow rate calculation, help?

    TD2K, Thanks for the information. The following is a copy of the question that was sent to me. "I am looking for information on a crane 382P valve. It is installed as a bypass around a pressure reducing valve, and I need to know the maximum capacity of steam it could pass. The valve is...
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    Pressure drop and flow rate calculation, help?

    Hi, I have a question regarding pressure drop and flow rate in a steam line. I have an existing steam line with a 100 psig at inlet and 12 psig at oulet of a pressure reducing valve. I need to figure out what is the maximum flow fate across a wide open globe valve if the pressure reducing...
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    valve minimum wall thickness

    Thanks for replying to my question. However, I do not have access to the DIN 2840 standard or even the ASME B16.34 code. Are these available online or is it possible to send me a copy of the section that pertains to valve minimum wall thickness. Thanks, Dwyer
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    valve minimum wall thickness

    Hi, I am trying to calculate the minimum wall thickness required for a check valve. I am using the formula from ASME B31.1-1995 edition, "minimum wall thickness for a staight pipe under internal pressure", Paragrah 104.1.2. I want to verify some valve designs done in the past. Is...

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