Cv Diagram Water Valves

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Water valve Cv diagram

The diagram below can be used to estimate the required Cv value of a water regulating valve.

cv diagram water valves

Example - Required Cv value

With a water flow of 6 gpm and required pressure drop through the valve 10 psi, the required Cv can be estimated ~2.

cv diagram water valves example

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