Failure Modes of Pneumatic Actuators
Pneumatic actuators are commonly used in industrial processes to control the movement of valves, dampers, and other mechanical components. These actuators rely on compressed air or gas to generate motion…
Failure Modes of Control Valves
Control valves can experience several failure modes/mechanisms that can impact their performance and, in turn, affect the overall process. Some of the common control valve failure modes are: Up Next:…
Introduction to FMEA & FMECA
This blog is part of a series of blogs published by UReason about failure modes and effect analysis of essential components that are common in various industrial processes. It focuses…
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…
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…
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…
Selecting the right control-valves for replacement/overhaul
One of the key responsibilities of a Reliability Engineer is to implement a reliability plan identifying inspection and value-added preventive maintenance tasks as well as replacement planning. The reliability plan…
10 Years DIAM&DDM
DIAM&DDM is a german trade fair for industrial valves, sealing technology, drives, accessories and plant technology. In addition to the double pack this year: Leipzig and Bochum, the trade fair…