Valve Seat Load
Dialog Box
This tool is used to define force (or) pressure in valve seat contact surface.
Calculation Methodology - Force
The following equation is used to calculate vertical force for valve seat.
Calculation Methodology - Pressure
The following equation is used to calculate pressure for valve seat.
Description
Select valve seat face, firing pressure and valve radius values. Choose the load type force or pressure to calculate valve seat load. For force load, enter the number of nodes on selected face and for pressure enter the radius and height values. Enter calculate button. Vertical force values / pressure values will be calculated and displayed. Enter Apply / OK button. Selected load will be created.
