ValveKvLiquid Method

Calculates the valve flow coefficient (Kv) for single-phase liquid service per ANSI/ISA-75.01.01, applying the choked-flow limit based on F_L and F_F.

Definition

Namespace: DWSIM.UnitOperations.UnitOperations
Assembly: DWSIM.UnitOperations (in DWSIM.UnitOperations.dll) Version: 10.0.0.0
public double KvLiquid(
	double Wi,
	double P1,
	double P2,
	double rho,
	double Pv,
	double Pc
)

Parameters

Wi  Double
Mass flow rate in kg/h.
P1  Double
Inlet pressure in bar.
P2  Double
Outlet pressure in bar.
rho  Double
Liquid relative density (specific gravity referenced to water at 15 °C).
Pv  Double
Liquid vapour pressure at inlet temperature in bar.
Pc  Double
Mixture critical pressure in bar.

Return Value

Double
The calculated Kv value (m³/h at 1 bar drop).

See Also