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Valve

A throttling device that reduces stream pressure with no moving parts.

Parameters

ParameterTypeUnitDescription
outletPQuantitybar, Pa, psiOutlet pressure (specify one)
dPQuantitybar, Pa, psiPressure drop (specify one)

Specify either outletP or dP — the other is calculated automatically.

Modes

ModeDescription
QuickIsenthalpic flash — assumes H_out = H_in and solves for outlet T at the new pressure
RigorousIDAES Valve model with full thermodynamic property evaluation

Ports

PortDirectionDescription
inInputInlet stream
outOutputOutlet stream (lower pressure)