Weak Link Analysis of Motor Operated Gate Valves

모터 구동 게이트 밸브의 취약부 분석

The purpose of this paper is to address the structural integrity of the stem disc T-head connection of the motor operated valve assembly by comparing the previously developed methodology with the finite element analysis(FEA). From the experiences of the previously performed weak link analysis, the most of "weak links" when valve is opened are stem-disc T-head connections, and the bearing stress on the disc is the dominant stress. The results of FEA are compared with that of the classical approaches of the weak link analysis. The higher allowable thrust be represented by performing the elastic-plastic FEA.