Swanson Flo LinkedIn pageSwanson Flo YouTube channelSwanson Flo Blog
800-288-7926

Understanding Cavitation in Valves

Wikipedia describes cavitation as "the formation of vapor cavities in a liquid, small liquid-free zones ("bubbles" or "voids"), that are the consequence of forces acting upon the liquid. It usually occurs when a liquid is subjected to rapid changes of pressure that cause the formation of cavities in the liquid where the pressure is relatively low. When subjected to higher pressure, the voids implode and can generate an intense shock wave."

Cavitation presents serious concerns to engineers and specifiers of control valves. Understanding ways to mitigate cavitation is important. Flowserve has put together this excellent document on understanding cavitation and offers solutions on reducing or eliminating its effects.


Download "Cavitation Control" by Flowserve Here
Cavitation

May we help you? Fill out the form below or call 800-288-7926 now!


*Name 
Company 
*City and State 
*Phone 
*Email 
*Question or Inquiry 
* Required Field