Shear Stress on sleeve with grooves

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the analysis of shear stress and torque in a butterfly valve assembly, specifically focusing on the interaction between a sleeve and the butterfly plate under applied pressure and potential adhesive failure. Participants explore the implications of torque on the sleeve's bond strength and the overall functionality of the valve.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested
  • Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes the configuration of a butterfly valve with a sleeve inserted into the butterfly plate, detailing dimensions and adhesive properties.
  • Another participant requests a diagram to better understand the valve's construction, indicating potential confusion over the verbal description.
  • Clarifications are made regarding the outer diameter of the butterfly plate, correcting a previous typo.
  • A participant questions the fundamental design of the butterfly valve, suggesting that the design should inherently prevent torque on the actuating shaft.
  • Concerns are raised about the potential for the sleeve to spin if the adhesive bond deteriorates, prompting a discussion on relating bond strength to torque.
  • Further exploration of torque calculations is suggested, with a focus on how pressure creates opposing torques on the butterfly plate.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the implications of torque on the sleeve and the effectiveness of the adhesive bond. There is no consensus on how to relate the bond strength to the torque created by the shaft, and the discussion remains unresolved regarding the mechanics involved.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not fully resolved the relationship between the adhesive bond strength and the torque applied to the sleeve. There are also assumptions regarding the behavior of the valve under pressure that have not been explicitly stated.

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1. There is a valve body in which there is a butterfly plate. A shaft goes through the butterfly plate allowing it to open and close. A sleeve is inserted into the I.D. of the butterfly plate that the shaft goes through. The I.D. of the hole (butterfly plate) that the sleeve is inserted is is 0.500 in. and the effective length the sleeve touches is 3.50 in. There will be a slip fit between the sleeve and butterfly plate. A adhesive that has a bond strength 2500 psi will be coated on the O.D. of the sleeve and inserted in the butterfly plate. The O.D of the sleeve will be 0.415 and has 5 grooves width of the grooves is 0.05". The inlet air pressure of 45 psi will be applied to the valve. The O.D. of the butterfly plate is 3.90 in.

2. σ = Load(lb)/Area3. What I have done so far is:
1) Load experienced on the whole plate, P = σ*Area = 45 psi * (3.90in)^2 * π/4) = 537 lb
2) Effect Area of adhesive on sleeve = 0.415in *π * 0.05in = 0.65 in^2
3) Calculate the pressure created on the sleeve
σ = 537lb/ 0.65 in^2 = 826 psi
4) Calculate the margin of safety from bond strength of adhesive
2500 psi / 826 psi = 3.02
I am not sure if this is correct though.

We know the sleeve cannot pull out or fallout. However, since there will be a torque created by the shaft opening or closing the butterfly plate, the sleeve is prone to spin freely if the adhesive deteriorates. The shaft is what rotates the butterfly plate. If there is torque created by the shaft and if the adhesive wore off then the sleeve MAY just spin around in the butterfly plate. I am not sure how to relate the torque to the bond strength of the adhesive.
 
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It's hard to visualize the construction of this valve from a verbal description. Is there a diagram or figure which shows the construction that you can post?
 
Here is a image! I hope this helps because I am stuck :(

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There will be two sleeves inserted. One on each end.
 
wzzp144 said:
Here is a image! I hope this helps because I am stuck :(

309sbpy.jpg
The valve in the OP has an OD of 3.90 inches whereas the figure shows OD = 1.90 inches. Typo perhaps?
 
Yes sorry that is type. it will be 3.90" Outer diameter of butterfly plate
 
What am I missing here? The whole point of a butterfly valve in the first place is to avoid any torque on the actuating shaft. The torque on one wing of the plate is canceled out by the torque on the other wing.
 
Well I am trying to relate the bond strength of the adhesive to the force or torque? Let's say by chance the adhesive were to wear or deteriorate, it may cause the sleeve to spin inside the butterfly plate then. There will be torque created by the shaft to open and close the plate with the addition of an inlet pressure of 45 psi.
 
wzzp144 said:
There will be torque created by the shaft to open and close the plate with the addition of an inlet pressure of 45 psi.
That seems to be where the problem description and the solution attempt diverge.

Consider a view looking parallel to the shaft, as if you are looking down at the North pole. Due to the 45PSI you have some force applying a torque to the 'East' side of the butterfly. Also due to the 45PSI you have some force applying a torque to the 'West' side of the butterfly. Calculate the two torques and sum them, what due you get for the net torque?
 

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