---
title: "Outlet Valve"
industry: "Food Manufacturing"
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  spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "0-25 bar differential pressure, -40°C to 150°C fluid temperature"
    unit: "mm"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 35
    unit: "bar"
    consequence: "Cavitation-induced erosion at 0.8 vapor pressure ratio, thermal expansion mismatch between 316L stainless steel body and PTFE seals at ΔT&gt;130°C"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Particulate contamination exceeding 50μm in process fluid"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Install 10μm duplex filter with differential pressure monitoring upstream"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Actuator torque exceeding 120% of rated value due to control system fault"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Implement torque-limiting coupling with mechanical shear pin rated at 110% maximum operating torque"
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    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:VALVE_BODY"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  seat:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:SEAT"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  stem:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:STEM"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  actuator:
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    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:ACTUATOR"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
url: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/food-manufacturing/product/outlet-valve.md"
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---

# Industrial Specification: Outlet Valve

## 1. Technical Definition
A valve installed at the outlet of an ingredient storage tank to control the flow of materials.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0-25 bar differential pressure, -40°C to 150°C fluid temperature**. Failure boundary: **35 bar differential pressure causes permanent seat deformation, 180°C causes elastomer seal degradation**, Mechanism: **Cavitation-induced erosion at 0.8 vapor pressure ratio, thermal expansion mismatch between 316L stainless steel body and PTFE seals at ΔT&gt;130°C**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Darcy-Weisbach Pressure Drop**:

> **Primary Equation**: $\Delta P = f \cdot \frac{L}{D} \cdot \frac{\rho v^2}{2}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Critical for sizing CIP (Clean-In-Place) pump heads.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| f | Friction Factor | Engineering Constant |
| L | Pipe Length | Engineering Constant |
| v | Velocity | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Particulate contamination exceeding 50μm in process fluid | 8 | Seat scoring leading to 15% leakage at rated pressure | Install 10μm duplex filter with differential pressure monitoring upstream |
| Actuator torque exceeding 120% of rated value due to control system fault | 8 | Stem shear at 450 N·m torque, resulting in complete flow blockage | Implement torque-limiting coupling with mechanical shear pin rated at 110% maximum operating torque |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Valve Body](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/valve-body.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Actuator](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/actuator.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Ingredient Storage Tank**, **Pneumatic Actuator System**, **Flow Meter**  
**Downstream Applications**: Beverage Mixes, Sauces and Condiments, Bakery Ingredients  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: Why is Stainless Steel 316L used for this outlet valve in food manufacturing?
**A**: Stainless Steel 316L offers superior corrosion resistance, especially against chlorides and acids common in food processing, ensuring hygiene, durability, and compliance with food safety standards like FDA and EHEDG.

### Q: How does the outlet valve control ingredient flow from storage tanks?
**A**: The valve, installed at the tank outlet, uses an actuator to adjust the stem and seat position, precisely regulating material flow. This ensures consistent dosing, prevents spills, and maintains process efficiency in food production lines.

### Q: What maintenance is required for the valve's BOM components?
**A**: Regular inspection of the actuator, seat, stem, and valve body is recommended. Clean with food-safe sanitizers, check for wear or corrosion, and replace seals as needed to prevent contamination and ensure optimal performance.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Outlet Valve](https://cnfx.com/industry/food-manufacturing/product/outlet-valve)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: OUTLET_VALVE | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 9df2e429
