First off I guess I should mention that the valve of interest is a bypass valve, but we'll also be testing a multitude of globe & angle valves in various sizes, filler valves, etc, etc.
The reason for the test is to see if the valve is opening at the correct pressure rating(meaning the spring...
I'm a new engineer for a small LPG/NH3 gas connections company. I've been tasked with developing a battle plan for a new flow test bench for our various lines of valves and connectors. We make a lot of filler valves, globe & angle valves, safety relief valves, etc from less than an inch on up...