Directional Valve Calculator

Calculate spool configuration flow paths, pressure drop, and power loss for directional control valves

Input Parameters

Results

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Pressure Drop
PSI
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Power Loss
HP
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Valve Config
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Flow Velocity
ft/s

Reference

Pressure Drop: ΔP = SG × (Q / Cv)² Power Loss: HP = ΔP × Q / (1714 × η) Cv = flow coefficient at 1 PSI drop with water