cotswold
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Post by cotswold on May 15, 2008 13:21:04 GMT
Can anyone point me to the calculation formula for the necessary minimum lift of a simple ball operated non-return valve? The figures I am particularly interested in are a 1/4" ball and a 3/16" oriface.
Common sense would seem to indicate that too much free movement of the ball could result in delayed closure. From experience, I suspect that an audible rattle during operation is also an indication of too much free movement.
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Post by AndrewP on May 15, 2008 14:33:47 GMT
In his "Manual of Model Steam Locomotive Construction" Martin Evans says:- The lift of the ball is generally restricted according to the duty involved, mechanically driven - 1/8 of ball diameter,slow speed or hand operated pumps - 1/6 of ball diameter and for injectors about 1/3 of ball diameter.
hth, Andy
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