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    Experience and real-world data over decades is important for accurate valve sizing and selection, which is why manufacturers have created expert software that models line conditions. The software helps predict performance and takes guesswork out of sizing. It considers important factors like travel, gain curve, velocity and noise levels to help select valves that extend life and improve process safety and productivity. The software can also detect problems like noise, cavitation, high loads and flows to provide solutions.

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    Experience matters in valve sizing and selection

    neles.com/insights/blogs/2020/experience-matters-in-valve-sizing

    Dec 16, 2020

    Steven Hocurscak
    Business Manager

    All too often, valve sizing and selection tools are based on standard equations and rules
    of thumb shaped by performance data collected under laboratory conditions. While
    laboratory data may be considered extremely accurate, they are no substitute for real-
    world data collected under actual operating conditions over an extended period of time.

    This data, collected over a span of decades, in combination with the manufacturer’s own
    laboratory data can be utilized to model line-specific conditions to aid in valve sizing
    and selection that yields the best possible results in each specific case.

    To make this process as efficient and fast as possible, many manufacturers have
    created expert sizing and selection software. The use of such software can frequently
    deliver a huge payback in terms of improved process safety and productivity. Successful
    control valve sizing and selection always depends on knowing the actual process
    conditions in the system in question. The software can help accurately predict
    performance prior to installation of the valve assembly. Read on to learn a few
    important points for consideration in valve selection. These are all points that are
    factored into the selection process by our expert valve sizing software.

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    Using sizing software similar to the one shown above can help take the guesswork out of sizing and
    selecting valves.

    Important points in valve selection


    Achieving optimal travel is among the important factors to consider. Travel at normal
    flow should ideally fall within a 50 to 60 percent opening angle. Travel at maximum
    flow should fall below 90 percent for rotary valves and 70 percent for linear valves.
    Minimum flows should always be above 20 percent to avoid erosion of the trim,
    especially on linear valves. It is not uncommon to have a control valve smaller than the
    actual pipe size. As a rule, the recommended valve size should not be less than half the
    diameter of the pipeline to prevent valve damage caused by piping stress.

    The installed gain curve is a very good indicator of valve performance in specific
    conditions. A constant gain line at 1.0 within the control range is ideal. For the best
    results, the gain should be between 0.5 and 3.0, and the ratio of maximum to minimum
    gain should be ≤ 2.0.

    Erosion damage is closely associated with the velocity of the media. Maintaining a
    proper velocity, especially when media is erosive or flashing, is important for extending
    your valve life. In such cases, moving to a larger valve may be considered to decrease

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    velocities and thus potential damage to the valve.

    Aerodynamic noise is strongly related to exit velocity of media. The concern here is
    mechanical damage caused by intense vibrations. To prevent mechanical damage to
    your valve assembly, noise levels should be kept below 110 dBA.

    Hydrodynamic noise is used to predict cavitation intensity. Generally, if you want to


    eliminate damage you must lower noise to an acceptable level, which in turn means
    lowering the intensity of the cavitation. For specific noise recommendations, review
    your specific valve sizing software for noise levels applicable to your specific size valve.

    Well-developed expert sizing and selection software solutions also offer a broad set of
    tools that can be used to detect a wide range of problems that can occur. Some of the
    most common problems that the software can help address include noise and
    cavitationrelated issues as well as issues related to high actuator load factors. The
    software can also provide solutions for media flow issues, such as an excessively high
    flow marginal and high flow velocities at both the inlet and outlet ports.

    If you are interested in more information about this topic, check out our guide: 5 control
    valve selection criteria every processor should consider. For a link to download Neles’
    expert valve sizing software, please click here.

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