Abstract: The present application provides to a media dosage unit (300) for shot peening. The application also presents methods of using and making the media dosage unit. The media dosage unit comprises a flow sensor (304) for measuring flow rate of solid particles; and a connector on the flow sensor for coupling the flow sensor to a shot circulation conduit (306). The present application also relates to a media flow valve (316) for the media dosage unit for shot peening. The application additionally discloses a method of making or assembling the microwave media flow sensor.

Abstract: A control valve (100) comprises a conduit (102), a controller (104), a sensor unit (106; 146, 148), a cylindrical housing (112) and one or more regulating columns (124, 126). The conduit further comprises a hollow cylindrical body (114) and two smaller and shorter cylindrical extensions (116, 118) for the insertion of the regulating columns which are orthogonal to the hollow cylindrical body and provide a contactless means to control the flow of the medium (101) in the conduit.

Abstract: A control valve (100) comprises a conduit (102), a controller (104), a sensor unit (106; 146, 148), a cylindrical housing (112) and one or more regulating columns (124, 126). The conduit further comprises a hollow cylindrical body (114) and two smaller and shorter cylindrical extensions (116, 118) for the insertion of the regulating columns which are orthogonal to the hollow cylindrical body and provide a contactless means to control the flow of the medium (101) in the conduit.