Plug Circumferential Force Calculator

Plug body circumferential force, operating torque and handle effort per Valve Design Manual Table 3-79.

Input Parameters

Nominal Pressure PN MPa

Plug Major Diameter D1 mm

Plug Minor Diameter D2 mm

Seal Face Friction fm

Stem Diameter dF mm

Packing Coefficient ψ

Packing Depth hT mm

Packing Width bT mm

Inlet/Outlet Diameter d mm

Handle Effective Length L mm

Allowable Handle Effort [QS] N

MI Linearization Coefficient N·mm/MPa