Velocity in control valves

Control valve velocities

It is recommended that the maximum inlet velocities applied to control valves should be as shown in the tables below.

Globe Valves Size Liquid Steam or Gas
mm inch m/s ft/s m/s ft/s
15 - 25 1/2 - 1 9 30 120 400
40 - 50 1/2 - 2 7.5 25 90 300
65 - 100 1/2 - 4 6 20 75 250
150 - 200 6 - 8 6 20 70 225
250 - 400 10 - 16 4.5 15 55 175
Angle Valves Size Liquid Steam or Gas
mm inch m/s ft/s m/s ft/s
15 - 25 1/2 - 1 13.5 45 135 450
40 - 50 1/2 - 2 12 40 105 350
65 - 100 1/2 - 4 10.5 35 90 300
150 - 200 6 - 8 9 30 85 275
250 - 400 10 - 16 7.5 25 70 225

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