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Figure 1. The real situation is that flow chokes gradually instead of instantly. All graphics courtesy of Valin Corporation

Predicting control valve cavitation damage

While no standard exists, several methods can help operators.

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Part IV: Keys to effective valve sizing & selection

A review of some of the elements that must be considered to size and select the right control valve for a particular application.

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Part III: An insider’s guide to installed gain as a control valve sizing criterion

One can learn a lot about how well nonlinear control valves will perform in a particular system by examining their installed gain.

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Part II: An Insider’s Guide to Control Valves & Process Variability

Part two in a four-part series on valve sizing and selection explains how to drive product quality and equipment reliability through process consistency.

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Part I: An Insider’s Guide to Valve Sizing & Selection

When selecting a control valve for a process, there are many things that must be considered. Of particular importance is the valve’s flow characteristic.