Hello, I am modelling a double acting hydraulic cylinder which is located on the seabed. I am using a 4 way directional control valve to facilitate the function. I have also inverted a Hydraulic Constant Pressure Source to simulate hydrostatic pressure at water depth. This is connected to the "T" port on the directional control valve as the function vents to sea. Does the value I set as the Valve Passage Maximum Area in the parameterisation of the directional valve also apply to the dimensions of the ports themselves? So, for example, if I set the maximum passage area to 5e-4 m^2 does this also mean the hydrostatic pressure acts on an area of 5e-4 m^2 (which would be the "T" port area) ?
Many thanks,
Paraic
