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Suresh Gadekar
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Is flow rate at inlet of pressure regulator ( not relief valve) equal to flow rate at outlet ?
Does a Pressure Regulator Maintain Equal Flow Rates at Inlet and Outlet?
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SUMMARY
The flow rate at the inlet of a pressure regulator is equal to the flow rate at the outlet, as mass is conserved in fluid dynamics. This principle holds true provided there are no leaks on the high-pressure side of the system. The discussion emphasizes that all fluid exiting the high-pressure tank will do so at a lower pressure through the outlet of the regulator.
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