Instrumentation and control

Required valve Kv

Required valve Kv is a parameter of a measurement channel, sensor, controller, or actuator.

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Kv = Q√(SG/Δp)

What it means

Required valve Kv is a parameter of a measurement channel, sensor, controller, or actuator.

How it works and where it is used

Use this calculation for sizing valve flow capacity and converting control signals to valve travel.