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Cavitation for 2 phase service

09/18/2008 10:28 PM

Hi, everyone.

I have received a query from choke valve vendor as below.

I was just advising that cavitation is only an issue when the process fluid is just water! We are aware that oil/gas/water are present and therefore do not predict any cavitation occurring.

It is different with my understanding. Generally, mixed service applys to choke valves in piping of production manifold. Therefore, erosion control is very important. Vendor may also be aware of it more than me. Why do they ask as above?

Please let me know your opinion. Your reply would be highly appreciated. Thanks,

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Re: Cavitation for 2 phase service

09/19/2008 11:51 PM

I would think cavitation could occur in any mix of fluids if the pressure is reduced to the point one or more fluids present will go to gas form, as you go below its vapor pressure. This is what happens with water as it cavitates around a propeller, whether you are stopping or trying to drive it faster than conditions allow.

I would think it could happen in any place where there is fluid flow and something to cause turbulence with enough disruption caused by sufficient flow around or along a disturbing surface.

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Re: Cavitation for 2 phase service

09/20/2008 8:41 AM

Cavitation can be a problem with any liquid, when the local pressure becomes lower than the vapor pressure at the operating temp.

It is a more common problem with water, but especially with liquids like hot oil running at high temps, cavitation can be a very significant problem.

Mixed fluids can also see cavitation, the conditions just have to be right.

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