Patent classifications
G05D16/18
Adjustment of loop-powered pneumatic process control device interfaces
Adjustment of loop-powered pneumatic process control device interfaces is disclosed. A disclosed example interface for use with a pneumatic process control device includes a power input to scavenge power from a loop power control signal associated with the process control system, a movement controller to cause movement of an actuator powered by the loop power, where the actuator is operatively coupled to a movable control input associated with the process control device, and a calibrator to read position feedback of the actuator during the movement to calculate a positional error, where the calibrator is to adjust a set point of the loop power control signal based on the positional error to control the actuator.
ADJUSTMENT OF LOOP-POWERED PNEUMATIC PROCESS CONTROL DEVICE INTERFACES
Adjustment of loop-powered pneumatic process control device interfaces is disclosed. A disclosed example interface for use with a pneumatic process control device includes a power input to scavenge power from a loop power control signal associated with the process control system, a movement controller to cause movement of an actuator powered by the loop power, where the actuator is operatively coupled to a movable control input associated with the process control device, and a calibrator to read position feedback of the actuator during the movement to calculate a positional error, where the calibrator is to adjust a set point of the loop power control signal based on the positional error to control the actuator.
Balanced regulating valve
The present invention concerns a balanced regulating valve (1) for regulation of a medium, such as an inert gas, where the regulating valve comprises a valve housing, composed of at least two valve housing parts, wherein there is an inlet opening (3) for an inlet pressure, and an outlet opening (4) for an outlet pressure, where furthermore there is in the valve housing an inlet opening for a pilot pressure (5), where the regulating valve furthermore comprises at least one spring element (6) and one valve piston (7) with a sealing element (8), where the valve piston, via a valve seat with a seat area (10) in a first position closes off the inlet opening, and where the inlet pressure acts on said seat area on the valve piston and in opposite direction to said spring element. What is novel about a regulating valve according to the invention is that the valve piston furthermore comprises a bore (9), such that the inlet pressure further acts through said bore on another area (11) and in the same direction as said spring element, and where said valve seat cooperating with the sealing element (8) and only one additional sealing element (12) between said valve piston and said valve housing are arranged at the inlet pressure side in the closed position.
Constant flow valve for fire protection facilities
A valve controls the discharge of fluid stored under pressure in cylinders (4) and includes a body (2) with a fluid inlet hole (3), a fluid outlet hole (5), and a sealing shaft (6) whose movement, determined by release means (7), opens or closes the fluid passage The release means (7) includes at least one pneumatic actuation hole (11) with non-return valve (12) and a hermetic chamber (10) associated with said sealing shaft (6), a pressure cartridge (8) of compressed gas associated with an electric and manual actuator (9) external to the body (2) and the hermetic chamber (10), which, transmits the motion to a rod (15) linked to said sealing shaft (6). A spring (16) tends to keep the sealing shaft (6) closed, when the pressure is zero or when the cylinder (4) is empty.
Pilot control unit, valve arrangement, and method for the regulated provision of a fluid
A valve arrangement for regulated provision of a fluid relies upon a pilot control unit. The pilot control unit includes at least one electrically controlled pilot control valve and one regulating unit coupled to the pilot control unit. The regulating unit is designed for the adaptive, parameter-based regulation of the at least one pilot control valve. The regulation is based on a combined parameter which describes an opening point of the at least one pilot control valve. A determination of the combined parameter is made based on a static component and a dynamic component.
Hermetically sealed tank system
A hermetically sealed fuel tank system includes a hermetically sealed fuel tank, a fuel pump configured to supply fuel from within the hermetically sealed fuel tank to an internal combustion engine, and a pressure regulating valve. The pressure regulating valve is disposed within the hermetically sealed fuel tank and is configured to regulate the fuel pressure of the fuel supplied from the fuel pump to the internal combustion engine. The pressure regulating valve includes a pressure regulating chamber and a backpressure chamber partitioned by a diaphragm. An ambient air introduction passage is fluidly connected to the backpressure chamber and is configured to introduce air from the atmosphere outside the fuel tank into the backpressure chamber.
Multi-function pressure regulation valve
A flow control device includes a housing with an inlet and an outlet and a flow conduit disposed in the housing. The inlet, the flow conduit, and the outlet define a flow passage. A valve seat is disposed in the housing downstream of the inlet, and a shuttle is movably disposed in the housing and displaceable between a closed position engaging the valve seat to close the flow passage and an open position spaced from the valve seat to open the flow passage. A sealed chamber is defined between the housing and the flow conduit. A port coupled with a source of pressurized fluid communicates with the sealed chamber, where the shuttle is displaceable between the closed position and the open position based on a pressure in the sealed chamber. The threshold water pressure for displacing the flow conduit may be adjustable by modifying the pressure in the sealed chamber.
Pressure regulator device and method of using same
A pressure regulator device, particularly a dome-loaded pressure regulator, regulating a blowing pressure in a blowmolding machine, including a regulator chamber. The regulator chamber includes a primary pressure port for introduction of primary medium into the regulator chamber with primary pressure, and a secondary pressure port for discharging primary medium from the regulator chamber with secondary pressure. A regulator piston is mounted displaceably inside the regulator chamber, movable into an open and a closed position by a switch position of a valve control device for controlling and/or setting the primary and/or secondary pressure. The valve control device includes a control chamber, and a sealing device arranged at a lower movement stop inside the control chamber between the secondary pressure port and the control means, such that contact of the primary medium with the control means is prevented at least partly, preferably completely, independently of the control pressure and/or primary pressure.
Pressure regulating valve with incorporated shut-off mechanism and fluid bypass
A pressure regulator has a pressure chamber connected to an inlet flow area which receives liquid flow. As liquid flows into a forward chamber of the pressure chamber, pressure is exerted on the forward face of the piston, which in turn causes the piston to slide longitudinally through the pressure chamber. A bypass fluidically connects the forward pressure chamber and rear pressure chamber such that as the piston slides into the rear pressure chamber pressure increases at the rear pressure chamber, which in turn forces the piston to move forwardly, thus regulating flow out of the pressure chamber. A hand wheel is configured to turn a movable plate located inside the pressure chamber, with the movable plate configured to impede the piston from moving rearwardly. Pressure sensors and vents with a pressurized air source may be used to keep the pressure within a desired range.
System for Multiple Pressure Relief Device Activation
A system includes a first valve fluidly connected to a first vessel and a second valve fluidly connected to a second vessel. The first valve includes a body and a piston. The body includes first and second ports and a bore having a longitudinal axis. The first port is in communication with the bore and an interior of the first vessel. The second port is in communication with the bore, the second valve, and an atmosphere exterior to the first vessel. The piston is movable along the longitudinal axis of the bore. A first position of the piston blocks the first port; a second position of the piston allows fluid communication between the first and second ports. The first valve is configured so that fluid pressure from the second valve, communicating through the second port, urges the piston to the second position.