Improved Air Valve Selection through Better Device Characterization and Modeling

Employing a set of well-chosen and maintained air valves is a widely recommended strategy for air management in pressurized pipelines. However, precisely characterizing, modeling, and sizing air valves for the various functions they serve can be a demanding task. This paper considers the key challenges of air valve characterization in light of several potential complications. The paper summarizes and gives context to location criteria for air …