Capacity coefficient of valves in gas processing

Input(s)

q: Flow Rate $(\mathrm{bbl} / \mathrm{m})$

$\gamma$: Fluid Relative Density (dimensionless)

P: Pressure Drop (psi)

Output(s)

$\mathrm{C}_{\mathrm{v}}$: Capacity Coefficient (dimensionless)

Formula(s)

$$ \mathrm{C}_{\mathrm{v}}=\left(\frac{\mathrm{q}}{\mathrm{A}}\right) *\left(\frac{\gamma}{\mathrm{P}}\right)^{0.5} $$

Reference(s)

John M. Campbell, Gas Conditioning and Processing, Campbell Petroleum Series, Oklahoma, 1992, Vol. 1, Page: 265 .