Tag: instrumentation
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What is the Function of a Steam Desuperheater?
Whereas superheated steam offers an excellent source of energy for mechanical power generation, in most cases, steam at greatly reduced temperatures, near saturation, proves a more desirable commodity especially for most heat-transfer applications. Precise temperature control is required to enhance … Read more
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Control Valve Selection Guide
Valves are manual or automatic fluid controlling elements in a piping system; in other words, valves isolate, switch, and control fluid flow in piping systems. They are constructed to withstand specific range of temperature, pressure, corrosion, and mechanical stress. Valves … Read more
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Volume Booster: Function, Operation & Application
Function of a Volume Booster A volume booster is a device that amplifies or boosts the volume of air supplied to the actuator, that is, it takes an input signal and produces an output of a large volume flow of … Read more
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Electro-Pneumatic Valve Positioners: Function & Features
Valve positioners are motion-control devices that are made in such a way to actively compare valve stem position against the control signal, adjusting the actuator diaphragm or piston till the correct stem position is achieved, that is, in a nutshell … Read more
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Instrument Grounding: General Guidelines
Specific attention must be paid to instrument grounding, especially where field instruments are connected to a computer or microprocessor based control system. Where cable screens are used, ground continuity of screens must be maintained throughout the installation with the … Read more
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Function Generator: Features & Applications
Features of Function Generators A function generator is a signal source that can produce different types of waveforms as its output signal. The most common output waveforms are: sine waves, square waves and triangular waves. Furthermore, some function generators also … Read more
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Selecting a Pressure Reducing Regulator: Key Parameters to Consider
A pressure reducing regulator is used in many industrial applications. In this article, we look at key parameters that must be established to help you make the appropriate selection of a pressure reducing regulator for your application. Fig: Spring-controlled Pressure … Read more
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Valve Positioners: Function & Types
Basic Features of a Positioner Pneumatically operated valves depend on a positioner to take an input signal from the process controller and convert it to valve travel. In other words, a positioner is a motion control device made to actively … Read more
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Directional Control Valves: Function & Principle of Operation
Directional control valves are used to regulate the flow rate of hydraulic fluid; they are also utilized in pneumatic systems for flow control. Directional control valve works by regulating the movement of the piston in the cylinder. It admits pressurized … Read more
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Instrument Manifolds: Function & Types
An instrument manifold also referred to as a valve manifold includes manual valves to isolate and equalize pressure from the process to the transmitter (in this case the DP transmitter) or to isolate a gauge or absolute pressure transmitter for … Read more