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title: "Nozzle Array/Manifold"
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    typical_range: "3.5-25.0 bar"
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    value: 28.5
    unit: "bar"
    consequence: "Von Mises yield criterion exceeding 345 MPa yield strength of 316L stainless steel at manifold wall thickness of 4.2 mm"
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  - node_1:
      trigger: "Water hammer pressure surge of 32 bar from solenoid valve closure in 150 ms"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Integrate 0.8 L accumulator with 2.5 bar pre-charge at manifold inlet"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Cyclic thermal stress from 850°C to 40°C quenching cycles at 45-second intervals"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Implement Inconel 718 thermal barrier coating of 0.3 mm thickness on manifold exterior"
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  inlet-connection:
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# Industrial Specification: Nozzle Array/Manifold

## 1. Technical Definition
A distribution component in quenching systems that organizes and directs multiple nozzles for controlled fluid application.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **3.5-25.0 bar**. Failure boundary: **28.5 bar internal pressure differential**, Mechanism: **Von Mises yield criterion exceeding 345 MPa yield strength of 316L stainless steel at manifold wall thickness of 4.2 mm**.

### 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 |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Water hammer pressure surge of 32 bar from solenoid valve closure in 150 ms | 8 | Manifold weld seam fracture at 12 mm from inlet port | Integrate 0.8 L accumulator with 2.5 bar pre-charge at manifold inlet |
| Cyclic thermal stress from 850°C to 40°C quenching cycles at 45-second intervals | 8 | Thermal fatigue cracking initiating at nozzle thread roots after 1.2×10⁶ cycles | Implement Inconel 718 thermal barrier coating of 0.3 mm thickness on manifold exterior |

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

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Manifold Body](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/manifold-body.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Pressure Equalization Chamber](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/pressure-equalization-chamber.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **High-Pressure Pump System**, **Fluid Filtration Unit**, **Temperature Control System**  
**Downstream Applications**: Heat-Treated Automotive Components, Hardened Industrial Gears, Quenched Steel Forgings  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What materials are available for nozzle manifolds in quenching systems?
**A**: Our nozzle manifolds are manufactured in stainless steel for corrosion resistance, carbon steel for high-strength applications, and brass for cost-effective solutions in various industrial environments.

### Q: How does the pressure equalization chamber improve quenching performance?
**A**: The integrated pressure equalization chamber ensures uniform fluid distribution across all nozzle ports, maintaining consistent flow rates and preventing pressure drops that could compromise quenching quality.

### Q: What are the key components in a nozzle manifold BOM?
**A**: Standard bill of materials includes inlet connection for fluid supply, manifold body for structural integrity, multiple nozzle ports for targeted application, and pressure equalization chamber for consistent performance.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
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### 🌐 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**: NOZZLE_ARRAYMANIFOLD | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 9f7bbb1e
