The circular clapper on the air side of a dry pipe sprinkler valve has a diameter of 10 inches (25 cm) What force will be acting on this clapper due to an air pressure of 40 psi (3 bar)?

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The circular clapper on the air side of a dry pipe sprinkler valve has a diameter of 10 inches (25 cm) What force will be acting on this clapper due to an air pressure of 40 psi (3 bar)?

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