VALVE DESIGN AND TORQUE CALCULATIONS USING SOLIDWORKS FLOW SIMULATION

In this article, we are going to determine Dynamic Torque generated by Water at various position of the Valve. The given value geometry is checked in SolidWorks and previewed using SolidWorks Flow Simulation "Check Geometry Options". There were no penetration/interferences in this simplified model.

Flow  Analysis - Operating Conditions:

Pressure and Velocity Plots at 23 degree open Condition:

Pressure and Velocity Plots at 67 degree open Condition:

Pressure and Velocity at Full open Condition:

 

 

 Summary of Results:

SolidWorks Configuration	Y-Component of Torque (lbf-in)	Comments
23 degree open	58254.36127	Total cells=346747, Results converged
67 degree open	3844.252027	Total cells=261074, Results converged
Full open	-0.699287861	Total cells=274276, Results converged

Conclusions & Advantages of using SolidWorks Flow Simulation :

• The single design environment of SolidWorks enables users to set-up simulations quicker, and easily correlate design changes with analysis results.
• SolidWorks has simplified the entire analysis workflow. With SolidWorks’ streamlined interface, Flow Wizard, and in-depth help, novice users are able to set up complex Analysis studies and easily interpret the results.
• Meshing is a far simpler automated process for upfront design. If the prospect has complex geometry, SolidWorks Flow will prove far more reliable in creating the mesh.
• SolidWorks Flow Simulation yields highly accurate results. SolidWorks Flow also has state of the    art technology for modeling turbulence and thin wall geometry.
   
  

Comments

[steel valve]

the valve need effort to reaserch it.so thanks for your share.hehe.