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Calculate poppet area, cracking pressure, flow capacity, and seat force for cartridge valves
Input Parameters
Poppet Diameter (in)
Seat Angle (degrees)
Spring Force (lb)
System Pressure (PSI)
Flow Rate (GPM)
Calculate
Results
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Poppet Area
in²
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Cracking Pressure
PSI
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Seat Force
lb
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Flow Cv
Reference
Poppet Area: A = π D² / 4 Cracking Pressure: Pc = Fs / A Seat Force = P × A + Fs