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SECTION 33 (Continued)
EVT PRO 2.0 ® CALCULATE HARDWARE FUNCTION
The user will then select one of 3 methods to calculate the
valve’s seat area. The user can
select a functional seat area from the EVT PRO 2.0
®
database [F6], or from the 3
rd
party
Ventil database [F8], or entering a custom seat area [F8].
Next enter the seat diameter if needed. Enter the expected set pressure and select the
appropriate units from the drop down bar. Then enter the expected process pressure and
likewise select the appropriate units from the dropdown bar options. Finally, enter a force
overload value. GE/ Consolidated always recommends using a 10% force overload value.
Once all required data is entered, press the calculate action button. The EVT PRO 2.0
®
software will then calculate the required load cell and lifting cylinder needed to test the
selected valve with the entered parameters.
The result will be displayed under the
Calculate action button.
EVT PRO 2.0
®
Operations and Technical Manual (Rev 1.0
– 2016)
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