Abstract: A method for determining the performance of a control valve in a closed control loop by using a simulation model. A simulation model of a process control loop is provided, consisting of a unit process (2) including the flow equations of the valve, a process controller (4) and a process transmitter (3), to simulate a process with disturbances (6, 6'). The simulation model is connected to a real control valve (1), including a valve, an actuator and a positioner. The valve response is measured. The process variability during the process is determined.

Abstract: The flow regulating valve (10) of the ball or plug type comprises a ball (13) which rotates about a rotation axis (14) and comprises a shut-off area (15) and a regulation area (16). The regulation area (16) comprises a series of channels (160) arranged in planes substantially perpendicular to the rotation axis (14) and which are provided with an expansion area (161). At the initial opening of the valve, the surface of the channels (160) in contact with the inlet line (17) is reduced. Frictions are created in the channel (160) and in the expansion area (161) thereby providing for an important load loss. At the end of the opening, the surface of the channels in contact with the inlet line is important. The fluid circulated in planar sheets, without swirls and with a low load loss.Applications: Pressure fluid supply circuit, high differential pressure circuit, decompression circuits, pressure equilibrating circuits.

Abstract: The invention attenuates higher frequency vibrations or oscillations which can result in wear and/or less than optimal performance of a valve positioner. The invention provides a low pass mechanical filter which can be realized, for example, in a dash pot like damper device. The damper includes a pair of diaphragms associated with a pair of chambers, which are in communication with one another by an orifice. The chambers associated with each diaphragm are filled with oil or a hydraulic fluid such that the rate of relative motion (for example between a summing beam of the positioner and the location at which a signal force is applied) is controlled by flow of oil through the orifice.

Abstract: A valve and method for adjusting the flow of a valve and for forming a turbulence in the flow. The flow is led tangentially from the inlet passage (2) into the space inside the valve body (1) in such a way that a turbulent flow is formed inside the valve body, outside the closure member. The flow volume is adjusted before the flow is brought into turbulence.

Abstract: A method and a device for reducing the noise caused by throttling a gas flow in a flow channel (1), where after the throttling part (2) there is a wider part (3). The wider part (3) following the throttling part (2) of the flow channel (1) has at least one deviation of the cross-section (D) formed by a wall protrusion (5) in a short part (1) of the channel. The cross-section of the channel wall protrusion (5) taken length-wise of the channel tapers towards the central part of the channel. In a trans- or supersonic flow the protrusion causes a straight shock wave, a so-called Mach disk, in the flow, and this disk is made to occur and to remain within a wide pressure drop ratio range.

Abstract: A valve having an assembly for live loading of the packings of the valve. The assembly includes a plurality of large belleville disk springs arranged such that the shaft or stem of the valve extends through the center of the belleville springs, with threaded studs arranged symmetrically with respect to the valve shaft also extending through the belleville springs. Utilizing the larger spring arrangement, a smaller number of springs are required, and favorable deflection characteristics are provided. Preferably, a compression ring is provided having a portion extending up through the belleville disk springs, with this portion including a visual indicator thereon which provides a visual indication that a desired load is achieved as the springs are loaded via hex nuts provided on the threaded studs of the valve assembly.

Abstract: A modular housing structure for rotatably positioning a cam on a shaft at a predetermined position relative to a limit switch. The modular housing includes upper and lower halves which are snap-fit together by an arrangement of projections and recesses which interconnect the housing halves, and hold a limit switch and a rotating cam in a fixed position relative to one another. Additionally, each limit switch module of the invention may be snap-fit onto the top or bottom of an adjacent limit switch module such that a number of modules may conveniently and easily be aligned along a single shaft. The cam rotatably received in each module is unitarily formed of a single material, and includes an inner spring collar which is deflected slightly when a shaft is inserted through the cam.

Abstract: A valve comprised of a valve body (1) incorporating a flow bore (2), of a check element (3) rotatably or pivotally adapted to said flow bore, said check element having the shape of rotational body or part of it, incorporating a flow port (4) and being supported by seat seals (5, 6), and of a driving stem (7). The stem is connected to the check element by means of a driver element (8) which is adapted to movably fit in a slot machined to the outside surface of the check element, said slot being aligned orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the flow port of the check element. The driver element (8) is detachably joined to the stem (7). The end of the stem is adapted to a toothed, keyed or splined hole (12, 13) of the driver element (8) so as to render the joint a torque-transmitting capability.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for an actuator prevents the unauthorized operation of the actuator and also permits a viewer to determine whether the actuator is in a locked open, locked closed or unlocked position. The invention utilizes a clear cover guard which is positioned and locked on an actuator body which is attached to a housing. The actuator body comprises threaded bores which permit a bolt to be inserted into the actuator body until it contacts an integral locking cam and driver arm rotatably disposed within the actuator body. The bolt contacts the locking cam in order to selectively lock the integral locking cam and driver arm in a desired position.

Abstract: A lever-operated rotary valve having a rotary body for permitting fluid flow therein includes a locking device for selectively locking and unlocking the operating handle such that the operating handle of the rotary valve can be locked in a plurality of predetermined positions. The operating handle of the rotary valve can be oriented in any one of a plurality of positions and locked in that position without requiring the removal of the locking device. The locking device is an L-shaped member which fits on the stem of the rotary valve and includes aligned holes for receiving a padlock so that the locking device and handle are locked together.

Abstract: A control valve, which consists of a body (1) provided with flow-through channels (2, 3) and of a closing member (5) arranged rotatably in the body in an expansion (4) of the channel, the rotation shaft of which is eccentric in relation to the sealing surfaces of the closing member and the seal of the body. In an open position of the valve a circular flow is formed around the closing member between a wall of the body and the closing member (5), the main flow passage of which circular flow is located in a channel between the inner surface of the body and the upstream edge (16) of the closing member. The closing member (5) has an extension (17) in its upstream edge (16) in the open position, which extension in an initial phase of the opening reduces the cross-sectional area of the main flow passage.

Abstract: A fluid pressure actuator having two connected pistons movable in a cylinder, and having a gear rack associated therewith to engage a pinion attached to the shaft to be rotated. Adjustable travel stops are located on each end of the cylinder to control the position of the actuator at the end of the stroke. Each stop has a pair of stop plates which have ramps on the mating faces such that rotation of one stop plate relative to the other adjusts the thickness of the pair, thereby adjusting the position of the end stop for the piston.