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Fixed Trunnion Ball Valve Seat Spring Preload

Seat spring preload check: QMY + FMM < Fn. Minimum preload force QMY = π/4·(DMW²−DMN²)·qM versus total spring force Pn×N.

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Reference: Qw347X 10" DIB-I / ASME B16.34 / API 6D / Valve Design Manual
Fixed Trunnion Ball Valve Seat Spring Preload

Why This Calculator

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Spring Sizing

Verifies total spring force covers minimum preload plus O-ring friction.

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QMY Formula

QMY = π/4·(DMW²−DMN²)·qM on seal ring annulus.

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Low Pressure Case

Uses 0.6 MPa low pressure condition for O-ring friction FMM.

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16-Spring Preset

Defaults: 16 springs × 332 N = 5312 N total.

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Auto Verdict

Instant PASS when QMY + FMM < Fn.

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Live Margin

Shows required versus available force directly.

How It Works

Seat Geometry

Enter seal ring diameters DMN, DMW.

Preload Basis

Set minimum preload pressure qM.

Spring Data

Input per-spring load Pn and quantity N.

Verify

Check spring force adequacy at 0.6 MPa.

Who Is It For

Valve Design EngineersSpring SpecifiersQuality InspectorsMaintenance Planners

Key Highlights

Spring PreloadLow Pressure SealViton AEDAuto Pass/Fail

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