Aerodynamic torque characteristics of butterfly valves in compressible flow

M. J. Morris, J. C. Dutton

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Abstract

Both three-dimensional prototype valves and two-dimensional planar models have been studied at choked and unchoked operating points. Other parameters investigated include the operating pressure ratio across the valve, the valve disk angle, and disk shape. The results demonstrate the importance of flow separation and reattachment phenomena on the valve aerodynamic torque characteristics, the importance of disk shape at intermediate angles, and the sensitivity of the torque to the valve disk geometry near the leading and trailing edges where extreme pressure gradients can occur.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)WA/FE9 8p
JournalAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (Paper)
StatePublished - 1988
Externally publishedYes
EventPreprint - American Society of Mechanical Engineers - Chicago, IL, USA
Duration: Nov 27 1988Dec 2 1988

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering

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