Valves
Valves
Engine Valves
In This Presentation
• Nomenclature
• Function
• Materials
• Manufacturing
• Operation
• Normal Appearance
• Failure Analysis
Nomenclature
Valve Functions
• Control Gas Flow
• Seal Pressure
• Withstand Heat
• Withstand Acid
• Endure Cyclic Loading
• Provide Replacement
Manufacturing Hardening
Stems hardened to Rc 40
Keeper groove induction
hardened to Rc 55
Forged stainless
steel
Hard facing high
alloy material
Operation
Tensile load in
valve stem
Bending stresses
in under head fillet
Dishing or “tuliping”
Oxidation and
Decomposition
Discoloring
Chordal Fractures
Chordal Fractures
Chordal Fractures
Ratchet Marks
Ratchet
marks
Ratchet Marks
Beach Marks
Camshaft Nomenclature
Brittle fracture
Brittle fracture
Cracks in retainers
Improper Lubrication
Poor lube oil quality
Corrosive environment
Parts Problem
• Friction Weld Failure
• Handling Damage
• Material Strength