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  1. Bernard2015

    Required force to drive Gate Valve

    Hi there, I am trying to estimate the force required to operate a rotary motion (torque) disc gate valve with eccentric opening for partial shut off of flow. Full close position holds 10 to 15 % of flow area open. I need to calculate the force to shear the fluid flow + friction between valve...

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