This has led, in many cases, to removing most hydraulics, especially control valves, from the operator's environment and turning more to remote electric controls.

Historically, controllers used for flow control valves and pressure regulators have been analog devices manufactured for specific applications.

[ClickPress, Fri Sep 21 2018] Advancements in automatic control technology has instrumented the increasing applications of mechanical control components such as control valves. Several industrial processes are being automated, and control valves are being used to control the flow of fluids.

Eliminating areas in process systems which may increase the potential for bacteria growth, such as traps and crevices, is an important requirement for control valves used in aseptic applications.

It is recommended that globe control valves for steam services should not exceed 85 DBA, because a high DBA implies high and excessive outlet velocities.

The required pressure drop (flow) on the control valves must be set by adjusting ball valves with memory stop.

BRIGHOUSE-based engineering firm Koso Kent Introl Ltd has expanded its control valves and sales teams with three new appointments (above).

The high-performance D3 is designed for the control of linear and rotary control valves. It has applications in a variety of industries and processes where control valves are used, including oil and gas production and refining, pulp and paper, and food processing.