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Control Valves For 2 Phases Flow

The document provides information on control valves for two-phase flow, including definitions of flow coefficients Cv and Kv, and formulas for calculating Cv and mass flow rates. It outlines the necessary parameters for estimating Cv in bi-phasic flow and provides equations for calculating pressure drops in both liquid and gas phases. The content emphasizes the importance of verifying calculations and adhering to applicable regulations.

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Control Valves For 2 Phases Flow

The document provides information on control valves for two-phase flow, including definitions of flow coefficients Cv and Kv, and formulas for calculating Cv and mass flow rates. It outlines the necessary parameters for estimating Cv in bi-phasic flow and provides equations for calculating pressure drops in both liquid and gas phases. The content emphasizes the importance of verifying calculations and adhering to applicable regulations.

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Control valves for 2 phases flow


Calculation of Cv and mass flow through a control valve
operating in 2 phases flow
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1. Cv and Kv definition
2. Calculation of Cv and flow through a valve - Case of 2 phases flow - metric units

1. Cv and Kv definition
What is the flow coefficient Cv and Kv - calculation of flow through a
valve - SI units
Please refer to the valve flow coefficient page of Process Engineer's tools.

2. Calculation of Cv and flow through a valve - Case of 2


phases flow - metric units
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When a valve is operated in a bi-phasic flow at the valve inlet, the Cv required for a given mass flow rate can be
estimated thanks to the following formula [Masoneilan] :

With

m=Flow rate (kg/h)


Fp = piping geometry factor (reducer correction), it is = 1 if the valve size is equal to the pipe size
Cv=valve flow coefficient (GPM)
ff = weight fraction of liquid in 2 phases flow (-)
fg = weight fraction of gas in 2 phases flow (-)
ΔPf = pressure drop of liquid phase (bar)
ΔPg = pressure drop of gas phase (bar)
γf =mass density of the liquid phase at inlet conditions (kg/m3)
γg =mass density of the gas phase at inlet conditions (kg/m3)
Y = expansion factor = 1-x/(3*Fk*xT)

x = pressure drop ratio = ΔP/P1 (-)


P1 = upstream pressure (bar abs)
Fk = ratio of specific heat factors = k/1.40
k = gas specific heat ratio
xT = pressure drop ratio factor (this value is supplied by the constructor of the valve in product brochure).
Note the value of xT can be taken as such only if the valve is used without reducers ; if used with reducers it
should be corrected (not detailed in this page)

How to calculate ΔPf and ΔPg ?

ΔPf=FL2*(P1-FF*Pv)

ΔPg = Fk*xT*P1

With

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ΔPf = pressure drop of liquid phase (bar)


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FL = critical flow factor (given by the valve manufacturer)
P1 = upstream pressure (bar abs)
FF = liquid critical pressure factor = 0.96-0.28*(Pv/Pc)0.5
Pv = vapor pressure of liquid a flowing temperature (bar abs)
Pc = pressure at thermodynamic critical point (bar abs)
Fk = ratio of specific heat factors = k/1.40
k = gas specific heat ratio
xT = pressure drop ratio factor

Source
Masoneilan Control Valve Sizing Handbook, 2000

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