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Measurement Instrumentation
Control Equipment and Experience for Indiana's Process Control Needs
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Valves
Key Terms
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On / Off: To control flow only in the open and shut positions.
- Control: To control flow by varying amounts according to the
needs of the process.
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Solenoid: A simple electrical on / off valve used to start
and stop the flow of clean liquids in 2" and smaller pipes.
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Pinch: A specialty valve for slurries, powders, and dirty
or viscous processes. Essentially a flexible reinforced section of
pipe which closes by squeezing shut from the outside.
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Actuator: The connected driving device which opens or shuts
the valve by remote control. Can be pneumatic, electric, or hydraulic.
What we typically need to know:
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Manual or automatic
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Pipe Size, material, and connection
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Flow pattern (2-way, 3-way, or 4 way)
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Pressure & temperature
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Media to be sensed
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Material compatibility
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Supply air available
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Electrical classification and power available
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Full bore pinch valves are used for control of slurries and abrasive
media. The white reinforced sleeve is a flexible elastomer material,
similar to a gasket or o-ring. |
Ball valves for ultra-clean
high-purity applications
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New Application? Engineering Questions?
Valve Control Problems?
Talk to an Applications Specialist
ACME Process Equipment Company, P.O. Box 856, Carmel, IN 46082
Phone (317) 846-3321, Fax (317) 846-3328, Email info@acmeprocess.com
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