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Introduction
Types and components of Control Valves
Control Valve Theory
Accessories – Actuators, Positioners,
Regulator
Contents
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Control Valve
ISA Definition - A power operated device
forming the final element in a process
control system. It consists of a body
assembly containing internal means for
changing the flow rate of the process
system. The body is linked to an actuator
which responds to a signal transmitted from
a controlling element.
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Function of a Control Valve
The control valve is involved with the disposition
of energy in a process.
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Flow Through a Restriction
Vena Contracta:
Point downstream of
the restriction where
the process is at the
Highest Velocity and
Lowest Pressure
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Control Valve Applications
Flow Control
Pressure Control
Level Control
Temperature Control
Pump Recycle / Compressor Kickback
Split Range Control
Depressure
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Control Valves
Types of Control Valves:
- Reciprocating
- Rotary
Application Types:
- General Service valves
- Severe Service Valves
Accessories
- Actuators, Positioners
- I/P Transducers, E/P Transducers
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Packing
Bonnet
Body
Stem
Guide Bushing
Retainer or Cage
Plug
Seat Ring
Components of a Control
Valve
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Control Valve Theory
C
CV - Valve Flow Coefficient
V - Valve Flow Coefficient
The number of U.S. gallons of water at
The number of U.S. gallons of water at
60° F which will pass through a given
60° F which will pass through a given
flow restriction with a pressure drop of 1
flow restriction with a pressure drop of 1
PSI in one minute.
PSI in one minute.
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Control Valve Process Data
To size a control valve we need
– flow
– pressure drop
– line size
– fluid properties
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Control Valve Characteristic
Flow Characteristic of a control valve is the
relationship between Percent of Rated Cv and
Percent of Valve Travel.
(This is accomplished by machining the internal
trim components of the valve to give the correct
Characterization.)
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Components of a Control Valve
Cv and Characterization
In Post Guided and
Rotary Control Valves
the Plug, Disc, or Ball
Characterizes the Flow.
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Reciprocating Type
Top Guided
Top guided control
valves use a
contoured plug for
controlling the flow
of the process fluid.
In this type of
control valve the
plug is guided by
bushings around the
stem or post.
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Reciprocating Type
Top Guided
Advantages
Simple, Open Flow Path
Rugged, Top Guiding
Guide Area Removed
from Flow Path.
Threaded or Quick
Change Trim.
Class IV, V, VI Shut Off.
Wide Selection of Trims
– Full Area, Red., Anti-Cav
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Reciprocating Type
Cage Guided
Cage guided valves
use an internal cage
to provide alignment
of the plug.
The ports in the cage
also characterize the
flow instead of the
plug as in a top
guided valve.
Seal Ring
Plug
Cage
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Reciprocating Type
Three Way
Three way valves are
used to divert or
combine process fluids.
They have a double plug
design that throttles
between two seats.
Skirts on the side of the
plug serve to guide the
plug.
Plug
Skirts
Seat Ring
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Reciprocating Type
Angle
Angle valves have
similar features of Top
guided and Cage
guided valves.
They are distinguished
by having a flow path
that flows at a right
angle.
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The spherical plug of the ball valve lends itself not only to precise control
of the flow through the valve body but also to tight shutoff. Thus the ball
valve may assume the double role of control and block valve. Special
materials used for valve seats help achieve these functions. The Ball
Valves tight shutoff characteristics correspond to ANSI Class IV and VI.
Rotary Control Valves
Ball
25. Cavitation
Cavitation: Downstream of the vena contracta the pressure rises. When
vapor pressure is reached, the vapor bubbles implode, releasing microjets
that will damage any metallic surface in the area.
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What is Flashing?
Flashing occurs when the downstream
pressure of a control valve is less than the
upstream vapor pressure, part of the liquid
changes to a vapor and remains in a vapor
state.
Flashing is defined by the liquid vapor
pressure and downstream pressure and is
not something that can be prevented.
27. Actuators
1. Spring and Diaphragm
2. Pneumatic Piston
3. Electric Motor
4. Electro-Hydraulic
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Pneumatic single spring
diaphragm actuator
Air Inlet
Diaphragm
Actuator Case
Diaphragm Plate
Stem
Spring
Spring Seat
Yoke
Travel Scale
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What is Positioner ?
• A positioner is a valve mount device that
proportionally and accurately positions a
control valve over the control signal span.
• Positioners must be valve mounted.
• Valve Positioner will decrease the valve’s
Hysteresis & Deadband, Repeatability and
increases sensitivity to the control signal.
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Positioners
• Input Signal is generally a pneumatic or electric
impulse sent from a controller to the final control
element.
• Valve Positioners come in two basic types:
- Pneumatic (air input, 3-15 psi)
- Electro-Pneumatic (current input, 4-20 mA)
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#9:Control valve equation is derived from energy equation and the continuity equation also called as conservation of mass:
For Liquid in steady state,
Energy equation is
Bernoulli's Equation is
Continuity equation is
When the fluid passes through the restriction, some static energy is converted to Kinetic energy.
At the point of minimum cross sectional area (vena contracta), the fluid velocity is at a maximum.
, No elevation change.
#28:Spring range Definition
components of actuator
Adjustable spring
#29:Spring range Definition
components of actuator
Adjustable spring
#31:- A positioner is a high gain plain proportional controller which measures the valve stem position, compares that measurement to its setpoint (the controller output signal), and if there is a difference , corrects the error.
- When the valve is under automatic (closed loop) control, the positioner will be helpful when the loop response is not very fast (analysis, temperature, liquid level, blending, slow flow, large volume gas flow), while the positioner will degrade loop response, contribute to proportional offsets, and limit cycling in fast loops (fast flow, liquid pressure, small volume gas pressures).
- Actuators without springs always require positioners.
#34:In this slide a typical pressure control loop is compared with a pressure regulator. Note that in the common feedback control loop, in addition to the control valve, a pressure transmitter and controller are required, as well as an external power source, either air or electrical. With the pressure regulator, the process pressure supplies the power and the regulator serves the purpose of the control valve, transmitter and controller in one device. A much simpler, cheaper alternative, when the process allows.