Industrial valves may appear highly standardized, but in petrochemical, energy, process industry, and high-end equipment scenarios, valves often handle complex media while also serving as safety boundaries. Simulation must therefore cover flow, structural, and sealing aspects simultaneously.
Industry Characteristics
- Diverse working media with wide pressure and temperature boundary spans
- Sealing performance directly linked to safety and maintenance costs
- Prominent service life issues under frequent operating condition switching
Core Tasks
- Internal flow field, pressure drop, and erosion risk assessment
- Stress analysis of valve stems, seats, and sealing pairs
- Identification of seizing and leakage risks caused by thermal expansion
- Opening/closing cycle life and wear trend analysis
Recommended Thinking
Verify flow resistance performance together with sealing life. Many designs perform well on flow metrics but impose excessive loads on sealing pairs, leading to rapid degradation over long-term use. Co-simulation can identify such hidden risks earlier.
Solution Value
For valve products, simulation not only helps optimize performance but also provides a basis for material selection, maintenance intervals, and operating condition compatibility.