This document reviews the design and analysis of a retainerless dual plate check valve to reduce pressure loss and drag force. It discusses how modifications to the valve disc geometry can reduce the impact force when closing. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is used to evaluate the pressure loss coefficient and drag force coefficient at various openings and Reynolds numbers. The dual plate check valve is found to have lower pressure loss and drag force coefficients than other check valve designs. Finite element analysis is also used to analyze stress and deformation of valve components. The goal of improving the design is to reduce pressure loss and drag force for improved efficiency.