Determine ball radius R from port diameter d and verify ball coverage D >= Dmin per the Valve Design Manual.
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Ball radius derived from port diameter d using the R=(0.75~0.9)d empirical range.
Ensures the ball covers the seal port opening at all positions.
Uses seal outer D2 and port inner d to compute minimum coverage diameter.
Verifies sufficient clearance between ball and body wall.
Minimum ball diameter computed from D2 and port diameter d.
Module 3 of 8 in the Floating Ball Valve design verification suite.
Input port diameter d and seal outer diameter D2.
Choose R within (0.75~0.9)·d based on design preference.
Calculate minimum coverage diameter from D2 and d.
Check D ≥ Dmin for full port coverage at all positions.
Enter your design parameters and get instant verification results.
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