APPENDIX C – Attenuation of Pressure
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Appendix C – Problem 1
C.1 How good are modern-day valves in terms of arresting leaks across them? More specifically, can you close a valve rapidly and yet make it drip-tight without additional effort? Do a thorough a literature search and summarize your opinions. Here’s a humorous quote you can use to start the literature search. “You want a valve that doesn’t leak and you try everything possible to develop one,” Mr. Rudolph said. “But the real world provides you with a leaky valve. You have to determine how much leaking you can tolerate.” ( https://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/03/us/arthur-rudolph-89-developer-of-rocket-in-first-apollo-flight.html )
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