Abstract

The characteristics of several types of 4-way flow-control valves are derived without making linearizing assumptions. These characteristics are plotted as load flow versus load pressure, in a manner analogous to the plate characteristics of a vacuum tube. Several differential coefficients are derived and tabulated, and the valves are compared from the standpoint of linearity, sensitivity, power output, and losses.

Issue Section:
Research Papers
Topics:
Flow (Dynamics), Hydraulic control, Pressure, Valves, Stress, Flow control valves, Vacuum
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