Estimating pressure downstream a needle valve 1

Morcuse · Jul 6, 2017

Hello,

I've been wondering whether estimating the pressure downstream a needle valve is possible, with given data.

I've attached the schematic to this post.

The fluid is lubricating oil, and the pipe material is SS with SCH 10s.

Since the valve is manually operated, I'm finding a way to model the effect challenging.

Can you help me with that?

Roberto

3DDave · Jul 6, 2017

Doesn't the downstream condition set the downstream pressure for the desire flow rate?

mk3223 · Jul 6, 2017

For a good estimate of the pressure at the end of line, it needs some data, such as the line length, Cv of the needle valve, dP of the flow meter, etc.
The sketch didn't have enough hope to solve it.

JBreunig · Jul 12, 2017

The valve is likely where most of the pressure drop is. Simply get the model number from the valve, google "model+Cv" or similar to get the Cv curve. Different manufacturers show this differently, but it should be relatively easy to get the Cv at the flow you have.

Once you have Cv, you can calculate the pressure drop. Here's some more information on Cv

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flow_coefficient.

Jim Breunig P.E.
XCEED Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FEA Consultants

gruntguru · Jul 26, 2017

3D Dave.

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