Hi,
The simple answer is No, that statement is not correct.
If I may adjust it slightly, for actuator sizing both type (sliding and rotating) gland packing friction factor between gland ring vs spindle is neglectable and the approach should be as pragmatic as possible following ISA 75.25.01
Some major reason for this are:
- Packing composition/quality for each valve supplier is conservatively considered different. Therefore, friction factor is also different
- Valve design for each manufacturer is also different. For simplification, most of them apply five gland rings with only three bottom rings perform effective sealing. However, some valve may have different number of rings and or dimension
- Seating stress for packing from lower to higher is rubber(O-ring,etc.) < PTFE (modified, expanded, filled) < graphite < etc.
So how to address, this non-uniformity, from ISA 75.25.01. quote “The procedures below can be used to measure sliding friction in a control valve system with a pneumatic actuator. Before performing the test, packing should be tightened using manufacturer-recommended procedures and the valve should be cycled the specified number of cycles.
This method assumes that the friction and spring forces (or torques) at any particular position are the same whether stroking open or stroking closed.”
Ideally sizing of actuator should address all of following:
a.The maximum differential pressure in closed position
b.The maximum static pressure in open condition
c.Dynamic forces on the valve plug during any flow condition
d.The normal friction of the packing and seal ring
e.The minimum pneumatic supply pressure
Compared to other points, point d is normatively smaller in terms of value,
Maybe I am wrong, but if you look at the same ISA (om-which its formula I may not snip), indeed for rotating plug (spindle) the formula is simplified shall compared to sliding spindle. So, I think someone that you’re referring to, is oversimplifying this approach.
Perhaps other within this forum have different view
Kind regards,
MR
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