---
title: "Discharge Valve/Gate"
industry: "Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing"
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  urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:DISCHARGE_VALVEGATE"
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  index_version: "2026.Q1-Universal"
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attributes:
  spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "0.1-6.0 bar differential pressure, -40°C to 150°C temperature, 0-100% opening"
    unit: "mm"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 7.5
    unit: "bar"
    consequence: "Material fatigue from cyclic loading at 10⁶ cycles (Miner's rule), abrasive wear from particle impact at velocities &gt;3 m/s, thermal expansion mismatch at ΔT&gt;100°C (coefficient mismatch &gt;5×10⁻⁶/°C)"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Abrasive particle accumulation at sealing surfaces exceeding 500 μm thickness"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Hardened Stellite-6 alloy sealing surfaces with 60 HRC hardness, integrated purge system with 0.2 bar nitrogen backpressure"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Actuator torque transmission loss exceeding 15% from gear wear"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Planetary gear reduction with AGMA Class 12 precision, torque monitoring with 0.1 N·m resolution, automatic lubrication system with 6-month intervals"
bom_nodes:
  gateclosure-plate:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:GATECLOSURE_PLATE"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  sealing-gasket:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:SEALING_GASKET"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  actuator-mechanism:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:ACTUATOR_MECHANISM"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
url: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/discharge-valvegate.md"
on_chain_sovereignty:
  contract_standard: "ERC-721-Industrial"
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version: "3.3.4-EXTREME-SOVEREIGN-WEB3"
---

# Industrial Specification: Discharge Valve/Gate

## 1. Technical Definition
A mechanical component that controls the release of solid materials from processing equipment.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.1-6.0 bar differential pressure, -40°C to 150°C temperature, 0-100% opening**. Failure boundary: **Seal failure at 7.5 bar differential pressure, structural failure at 10 bar, actuator failure at 85°C continuous operation**, Mechanism: **Material fatigue from cyclic loading at 10⁶ cycles (Miner's rule), abrasive wear from particle impact at velocities &gt;3 m/s, thermal expansion mismatch at ΔT&gt;100°C (coefficient mismatch &gt;5×10⁻⁶/°C)**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Thin-Wall Pressure Vessel Stress Analysis**:

> **Primary Equation**: $\sigma_h = \frac{P \cdot D}{2t}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Determines the hoop stress boundary to prevent rupture.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| P | Internal Pressure | Engineering Constant |
| D | Diameter | Engineering Constant |
| t | Wall Thickness | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Abrasive particle accumulation at sealing surfaces exceeding 500 μm thickness | 8 | Seal leakage rate exceeding 0.5% of nominal flow | Hardened Stellite-6 alloy sealing surfaces with 60 HRC hardness, integrated purge system with 0.2 bar nitrogen backpressure |
| Actuator torque transmission loss exceeding 15% from gear wear | 8 | Valve position deviation &gt;2° from setpoint | Planetary gear reduction with AGMA Class 12 precision, torque monitoring with 0.1 N·m resolution, automatic lubrication system with 6-month intervals |

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

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

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Material Handling Conveyor System**, **Industrial Dust Collection System**, **Process Control PLC**  
**Downstream Applications**: Bulk Material Storage Silos, Aggregate Processing Equipment, Industrial Mixing Systems  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What materials are used in this discharge valve/gate construction?
**A**: This discharge valve/gate is constructed from stainless steel, including the gate/closure plate, with a durable sealing gasket and robust actuator mechanism for reliable performance in industrial environments.

### Q: How does this discharge valve control solid material release?
**A**: The valve uses a mechanical gate/closure plate operated by an actuator mechanism to precisely open and close, regulating the flow of solid materials from processing equipment while maintaining a tight seal with the gasket.

### Q: What industries commonly use this type of discharge valve?
**A**: This discharge valve/gate is essential in machinery and equipment manufacturing, particularly in processing industries handling bulk solids, powders, granules, and other solid materials requiring controlled discharge.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance

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### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **3** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: DISCHARGE_VALVEGATE | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 050752a5
