Mathematical Analysis of a Fluid Flow Control Valve

The success of agricultural and construction machinery owes a great deal to the effective use of fluid power. Most fluid power systems are configured with a positive displacement fluid pump that is large enough to meet the flow requirements of many work circuits. Different work functions require a variety of fluid flow and pressure values to provide the desired operation. System branches, therefore, must include specialized flow and pressure regulating valves. The development of a mathematical model of a fluid flow control valve follows.