Types of Actuators to Choose for Driving Your Control Valve: A Holistic Guide
Are you looking to choose the right actuator to drive your control valve? Control valves play a critical role in regulating fluid flow, and choosing the right actuator is essential…
Preventing Process Disruptions: Using HART Protocol to Detect Control Valve Failures
In industrial processes, control valves are essential components that regulate the flow of fluids and gases. Any failure in these valves can lead to significant disruptions in the process, resulting…
Why Do Industrial Control Valves Fail and Steps You Can Take to Avoid Them?
Industrial control valves are an essential part of many industrial processes. They control the flow of gases, liquids, and slurries in pipelines and other process systems. These valves are designed…
Short and Sweet: Valve CV Curve
A valve’s flow characteristic or CV curve is a graphical representation that illustrates the relationship between the flow rate through the valve and the valve’s opening percentage (from fully closed…
Improved Valve Diagnostics with Couplings: New Solutions for Industry 4.0 Applications
(Original article in German from Chemie Technik) Valves are indispensable in modern production processes, and their reliability and functionality are essential for ensuring smooth operation. Valve diagnostics must be performed…
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Industrial software plays a critical role in the manufacturing industry as it helps to manage and control complex industrial processes. However, it is equally essential to ensure that shop floor…
Ball Valves: The Unsung Heroes of the Valve World
When you think about the unsung heroes that keep our world running smoothly, ball valves might not be the first things that come to mind. However, these mechanical marvels play a crucial role in controlling the…
Globe Valves: Taking Flow Control Around the World
In the realm of flow control, globe valves have earned a reputation for precision and versatility. With their unique design and wide range of applications, these valves have become a…
How to Reduce Overshoot of Your Control Valve?
In a control system overshoot refers to the situation where the output of the system exceeds the desired value. This can occur when the control system, the control loop, tries…
Even Smarter? Where will it end?
Control valve diagnostics with industry 4.0 enabled valve couplings Control valves are critical components in industrial processes, responsible for controlling flow rates, pressures, and temperatures. These valves need to work…