Analysis and modelling of a swing check valve dynamic behaviour during blowdown experiments
Abstract
We exhibit in the present paper the phenomena occuring during the closure of a swing check valve and propose a modelling of its dynamic behaviour. Experimental and calculated results match quite well.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Nuclear Engineering Thermal-Hydraulics
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
Fluid dynamics and aerodynamics studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 17–24
- Publication date
- 4 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter