Abstract: A venting valve and method of mounting a valve stem of a venting valve. The venting valve (3) comprises a valve body (4) inside which is a venting channel (5) which is provided with a movable valve stem (6) comprising a valve member (7) and a collar (8) at an opposite end of the valve stem. A spring element (9) is arranged around the valve stem. Movement of the valve stem is limited by means of an internal retaining ring (11) mounted to inside the venting channel.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for the rapid deployment of a fracturing water transferring system, along with the rapid picking up and storage of such system after use. In different embodiments the method in includes the use of a tensioning system to retrieve one or more segments of lay flat hose.

Abstract: A regulator valve assembly for a compressed fluid source may comprise a valve housing defining a main fluid channel, a secondary fluid channel, a primary outlet, a primary inlet, and a secondary inlet. A poppet may be located in the main fluid channel, The poppet may define a poppet channel and a poppet outlet. The poppet channel may be fluidly connected to the secondary inlet. A rod may be configured to translate in and out the poppet outlet. A pin may be biased toward the secondary fluid channel. The pin may be configured to translate into a translation path of the rod. A solenoid valve may be configured to control a flow of fluid into the secondary fluid channel.

Abstract: A combination regulator valve for conveying fluid is disclosed. The valve comprises a bonnet, a body, a flexible diaphragm, a first spring, and a spindle unit. The spindle unit comprises a pin, a first seat disc, and a seat screw. The bonnet is secured to the body. The flexible diaphragm is compressed between the bonnet and the body. The first spring is disposed in the bonnet. The spindle unit is disposed in the body. The first seat disc is disposed between the pin and the diaphragm. The first seat disc and the pin define a first void. The first spring biases the diaphragm toward the first seat disc. The seat screw is engaged with the body and is slidably engaged with the pin. The seat screw and the pin define a fluid passage in fluid communication with the first void.

Abstract: A pneumatic actuator is designed to dispense a predetermined volume of compressed air from a main tank to an outlet of a solenoid valve. The actuator includes a secondary tank designed to contain such predetermined volume of compressed air. The secondary tank is placed in communication with the main tank through a narrow duct having a through-flow section much smaller than that of the outlet of the solenoid valve.

Abstract: A diaphragm pressure reducer has internally a shutter regulating the fluid passage between an inlet and an outlet; the shutter is pushed to open by a spring which is contrasted by an elastic diaphragm on which the fluid pressure acts to push the shutter to close; the diaphragm is placed between a first chamber in which the pressurized fluid is present that acts on the diaphragm and a second chamber communicating with the outside through an air vent passage; at the air vent passage an elastically deformable element is arranged that normally allows air to flow in the air vent passage, but in the event of rupture of the diaphragm through the thrust of the water pressure is deformed and moves so as to shut the aforesaid air vent passage and prevent water exiting the diaphragm pressure reducer.

Abstract: Balanced plug assemblies and pressure regulators having balanced plug assemblies are described herein. A pressure regulator disclosed herein includes a device body defining a fluid passageway between an inlet and an outlet. The device body defines a channel between the fluid passageway and a pressure sense chamber. The pressure regulator includes a seat in the fluid passageway, a stem having a flange, and a plug coupled to the stem. The pressure regulator also includes a stem guide disposed in the channel of the device body. The flange of the stem disposed in a balance chamber of the stem guide and divides the balance chamber into a first balance chamber portion and a second balance chamber portion. The stem guide at least partially forms a balance passage that fluidly couples the pressure sense chamber and the second balance chamber portion.

Abstract: Techniques involve a hydraulic valve module having at least one hydraulic valve with a valve slide which can be adjusted by way of an electric actuator in order to supply hydraulic lines with hydraulic liquid by way of the hydraulic valve. The hydraulic valve module has a controller and an electric energy store. The controller and the electric energy store are set up to move the valve slide out of every possible valve slide position into a deactivation position by way of the electric actuator and energy which is stored in the electric energy store. This allows the safe operation of hydraulic valves without a restoring spring, wherein valves of this type and the actuators thereof can be of smaller and less expensive construction than in the case of conventional valves with a restoring spring.

Abstract: For balancing a hydronic network that comprises a plurality of parallel zones with a regulating valve in each zone, individual flow characteristics are determined (S1) for each of the regulating valves, by recording the total flow of fluid measured at different valve positions of a respective regulating valve, while the remaining other regulating valves are set to a closed valve position. Dependent flow characteristics are determined (S2) by recording the total flow of fluid measured at different valve positions of the respective regulating valve, while the remaining other regulating valves are set to an open valve position. Correction factors are determined (S3) for each of the regulating valves, using the individual flow characteristics and the dependent flow characteristics. The hydronic network is balanced (S4) by setting the valve positions of the regulating valves using target flows and the correction factors.

Abstract: A vacuum system includes a wall of a vacuum chamber, a flange of the vacuum chamber, an outer seal disposed between the wall and the flange, and an inner seal disposed between the wall and the flange. The outer seal includes a first material; the inner seal includes a second material distinct from the first material. The inner seal is closer to the interior of the vacuum chamber than the outer seal and is separated from the outer seal by a gap. The outer seal may be capable of providing tighter vacuum sealing between the wall and the flange than the inner seal. The inner seal may be more resistant than the outer seal to a gas to be used to clean the interior of the vacuum chamber. The vacuum system also includes a path to couple the gap to a first vacuum pump, to evacuate the gap.

Abstract: A valve assembly that includes a valve housing and a valve body that is configured to be mated with the valve housing. The valve housing includes at least one window that extends through a wall of the valve housing, and the valve body includes at least one prong that is configured to mate with the window when the valve body is mated with the valve housing.

Abstract: A fluid-dynamic device with integrated sensor element includes a first chamber suitable for the containment and/or the passage of a fluid, provided with an inlet opening operatively connectable to a fluid-dynamic circuit and configured to allow a fluid to enter the first chamber, and with a separate outlet opening, operatively connectable to a fluid-dynamic circuit and configured to expel said fluid from the first chamber. The first chamber includes at least one portion elastically deformable due to the action of the fluid contained therein and/or passing through the first chamber, to which a sensor element is associated which is sensitive to the deformation of the elastically deformable portion of the first chamber.

Abstract: A pressure regulator has a valve tube assembly, a gas-input assembly, a first regulating assembly and a second regulating assembly. The gas storage device has a storage unit and the pressure regulator. By the first and the second regulating assemblies, the effect of adjusting down the gas pressure is achieved to maintain the safety of use. The pressure regulator is partially embedded in the gas storage unit to reduce the overall volume of the gas storage device. However, the high-pressure piston chamber of the valve tube assembly communicates with the outside of the gas storage unit through the high-pressure gas channel to maintain the normal operation of the elastic element in the high-pressure piston chamber.

Abstract: An electropneumatic field device, such as an electropneumatic setting regulator or the like, incorporates a protective housing which has a housing cover and in which at least one electronic component and at least one pneumatic component are arranged. The protective housing is connected to at least one electric field input, at least one pneumatic supply inlet, and at least one pneumatic field outlet. The electric field input is connected to the electronic component, the pneumatic supply inlet and the pneumatic field outlet are coupled to the pneumatic component, the pneumatic component is connected to the electronic component for signaling purposes, and the protective housing has a ventilation device paired with the pneumatic component. The pneumatic component is at least partly surrounded by the housing cover which is releasably connected to the protective housing, and the ventilation device of the protective housing is integrated into the housing cover.

Abstract: An all-inclusive fluid flow device that can variably magnify differential pressure, measure, and control a flow of a fluid is described. Various procedures, including measuring, controlling, balancing, or calibration procedures can leverage a variably magnified differential pressure measurement. Differential pressure measurements can be measured across the fluid flow device such that a first pressure measurement is taken upstream of the fluid flow device while a second pressure measurement is taken downstream of the fluid flow device. Moreover, one or more of the various pressure measurements, and in particular the downstream pressure measurement, can be performed at stagnation zone where the flow has stagnated. Such can provide significant magnification and/or turndown capabilities and the magnification can vary based on a damper position and/or apertures dimensions.

Abstract: A fertilizer device is described in one example, that is configured to connect to an irrigation system and direct water past fertilizer. The fertilizer device may include a cap rotatably disposed on a base portion. Depending on the rotational position of the cap relatively to the base portion, different amounts of water are directed against or past the fertilizer within a chamber of the device. The device also may include a water path around the fertilizer such that, even if water flow to the fertilizer is cut off, water without fertilizer will still pass through and out of the device.

Abstract: A pressure reducing valve with a valve housing, with a valve carrier in the housing interior having a throughflow channel, and with a cup-shaped valve body displaceably guided from an open position into a closed position counter to a restoring force, where the valve body abuts a valve seat on the valve carrier formed as a sealing ring, closing a channel opening. The sealing ring is held in an annular groove of the valve carrier and is axially supported by the groove flanks. The groove flank which faces the valve body ends in front of the inner circumference thereof, which abuts the sealing ring when the pressure reducing valve is closed. A sealing-lip-like circumferential molded-on formation is molded on that end face of the sealing ring which faces the valve body, and this formation moves against the inner circumference of the valve body when the primary pressure on the inlet side of the valve rises.

Abstract: A method may include receiving, from a first restroom appliance of a plurality of restroom appliances arranged in an environment, environmental data comprising an ambient light level, the first restroom appliance comprising a sensor configured to detect the ambient light level and a communication device configured to transmit the ambient light level; determining, with at least one controller, an adjusted infrared pulse frequency based on the ambient light level received from the first restroom appliance; and modifying, with the at least one controller, an infrared pulse frequency of a second restroom appliance of the plurality of restroom appliances based on the adjusted infrared pulse frequency.

Abstract: A pressure control valve for open-loop or closed-loop control of a pressure of a compressed fluid in a pilot pressure chamber includes a valve housing with at least one inlet and at least one outlet, a wall section fixedly connected with the valve housing and having a first passage channel and a first throughbore, through which the compressed fluid can flow, and forms a first valve seat. The pressure control valve also includes a tappet and first and second sealing elements. The tappet is mounted in the valve housing and movable along a longitudinal axis by an energizable actuation device. The first sealing element is mounted so as to be movable along the longitudinal axis in the valve housing and is biased by means of a first spring into a closure position in which the first sealing element bears against the first valve seat and closes the first through-bore.

Abstract: A backflow preventer including a body having an inlet for connection to an upstream portion of a plumbing system and an outlet for connection to a downstream portion of the plumbing system, a first check valve and a second check valve located in the body for preventing the reverse flow of water between the outlet and the inlet. An inlet pressure zone is positioned between the inlet and the first check valve, an outlet pressure zone is positioned between the outlet and the second check valve, and an intermediate pressure zone is positioned between the first and the second check valves. Position sensors sense the positions of the check valves, and pressure sensors sense the pressures in the zone. A controller in communication with the position sensors and the pressure sensors calculates the opening and closing pressures of the check valves.