Control valve hydraulic system

A control valve-pump system proposed by Connell Chemical Ens lncerins. September 28, 1987, p. 123) consists of a centrifugal pump, several heat exchangers, a furnace, an orifice, and a control valve. Liquid is pumped through this circuit and up into a column that operates at 20 psig. Because the line running up the column is full of liquid, there is a hydraulic pressure differential between the base of the column and the point of entry into the column of 15 psi. 

Modern subsea trees, manifolds, (EH), etc., are commonly controlled via a complex Electro-Hydraulic System. Electricity is used to power the control system and to allow for communication or command signalling between surface and subsea. Signals sent back to surface will include, for example, subsea valve status and pressure/ temperature sensor outputs. Hydraulics are used to operate valves on the subsea facilities (e.g. subsea tree and manifold valves). The majority of the subsea valves are operated by hydraulically powered actuator units mounted on the valve bodies. 

Figures 29-19 and 29-20 illustrate two different mecbanical-hydraulic systems. Figure 29-19 is a bar-lift steam chest with a heavy-duty hydraulic seivo. The speed-sensing element is a flyball assembly attached to a rotating pilot. This rotating pilot sends a control-pressure signal that is proportional to speed to a bellows on the seivo. A change in control pressure initiated through the rotating pilot by either speed or speed changer deflects the bellows and seivo pilot valve. The seivopiston position is proportional to the control pressure.

Most hydraulic systems use a positive displacement pump to generate energy within the system. Unless the pressure is controlled, these pumps will generate excessive pressure that can cause catastrophic failure of system component. A relief valve is always installed downstream of the hydraulic pump to prevent excessive pressure and to provide a positive relief should a problem develop within the system. The relief valve is designed to open at a preset system pressure. When the valve opens, it diverts flow to the receiver tank or reservoir. 

It is impossible to design a practical fluid power system without some means of controlling the volume and pressure of the fluid, and directing that flow to the proper operating units. This is accomplished by the inclusion of control valves in the hydraulic circuit. 

A valve is defined as any device by which the flow of fluid may be started, stopped, regulated or directed by a movable part that opens or obstmcts passage of the fluid. Valves must be able to accurately control fluid flow, system pressure and to sequence the operation of all actuators within a hydraulic system. 

Flow control valves are used to regulate the flow of fluids. Control of flow in hydraulic systems is critical because the rate of movement of fluid-powered machines or actuators depends on the rate of flow of the pressurized fluid. 

Directional control valves for hydraulic and pneumatic systems are similar in design and operation. However, there is one major difference. The return port of a hydraulic valve is ported through a return line to the reservoir. Any other differences are pointed out in the discussion of these valves. 

Pneumatic actuators are normally used to control processes requiring quick and accurate response, as they do not require a large amount of motive force. However, when a large amount of force is required to operate a valve (for example, the main steam system valves), hydraulic actuators are normally used. Although hydraulic actuators come in many designs, piston types are most common. 

As mentioned earlier, pneumatic and hydraulic systems have been extensively used in hazardous environments to provide the power necessary to move and drive machinery to complete needed tasks. Their use has demanded development of complex logic systems which involve the addition of valves and piping. These logic control systems are often hard to design, debug, construct, and maintain. 

Nuclear Boiler Assembly. This assembly consists of the equipment and instrumentation necessary to produce, contain, and control the steam required by the turbine-generator. The principal components of the nuclear boiler are (1) reactor vessel and internals—reactor pressure vessel, jet pumps for reactor water circulation, steam separators and dryers, and core support structure (2) reactor water recirculation system—pumps, valves, and piping used in providing and controlling core flow (3) main steam lines—main steam safety and relief valves, piping, and pipe supports from reactor pressure vessel up to and including the isolation valves outside of the primary containment barrier (4) control rod drive system—control rods, control rod drive mechanisms and hydraulic system for insertion and withdrawal of the control rods and (5) nuclear fuel and in-core instrumentation,... 

Because of the enormous diversity in components it is difficult to describe a straightforward design-path for components for the MCB concept. Here we focus on the modeling and the design of the fluid control modules and specific on the thermo-pneumatic actuated micropump used (twice) in the demonstrator. An elaborated model of this micropump is given by van de Pol et al. [21]. The main functions of the fluid control in micro analysis systems are the switching function and the direct flow and/or pressure control. Building blocks are hydraulic inertances, resistors, capacitors and passive and control-valves. Very often an active element like a micropump is needed. 

Main components are the material tank stations, lance cylinders, hydraulic systems for operating the lance cylinders, hydraulically operated mixing head, temperature control systems, line and valving system and process controls. 

The rate of addition of solid fuel is controlled from the metering bin. A hydraulic system drives the metering bin conveyor. When the metering bin conveyor is stationary the electrically driven pump on the hydraulic power unit recirculates the hydraulic fluid to the reservoir. To start the metering bin conveyor a solenoid valve is opened allowing hydraulic fluid to turn the hydraulic motor. The flow and pressure of fluid to the hydraulic motor and ultimately the conveyor speed is controlled by a 12 position regulator valve on the hydraulic power unit. 

The interface with the process at the other end of the control loop is made by the final control element. In a vast majority of chemical engineering processes the final control element is an automatic control valve that throttles the flow of a manipulated variable. In mechanical engineering systems the final control element is a hydraulic actuator or an electric servo motor. 

The operation of the injection and clamp units and other components of the injection molding machine (opening and closing of the mold and melting and injection of the polymer material) requires power, which is supplied by an electric motor. The orderly delivery of this power depends on auxiliary systems the hydraulic and control systems. The hydraulic system, the muscle for most maehines, transmits and controls the power from the electric motor to the various parts of the maehine. Maehine functions are regulated by a careful control of the flow, direction, and pressure of the hydraulic fluid. The elements of the hydraulic system for most injection molding machines are essentially the same fluid reservoir, pumps, valves, cylinders, hydraulic motors, and lines (Figure 11.8). 

The Adaptive Prosthesis uses two microprocessor-controUed motor valves to control a hybrid hydrauHc and pneumatic system. The hydraulic system controls stance, flexion, and terminal impact. The pneumatic portion of the system control both swing phase and knee extension. The Adaptive Prosthesis also offers a... 

The reflector is moved upward by the hydraulic pump during start up. During power operation, the reflector is held by the hydraulic system and gradually moves up for bum-up compensation at a constant speed of Imm/day without any speed control system. To attain this very slow speed, a reduction mechanism composed of paradox planetary gears is installed. The technical reliability of the gears has been demonstrated elsewhere. However, a spare set of gears is installed in the 4S in case of trouble. To shut down the reflector, the scram valve is opened in the hydraulic circuit. When the reflector lowers Im, the core reaches the subcritical cold shutdown state. The length of the downward movement of the reflector is determined by the capacity of the hydraulic cylinder. It cannot move otherwise. 

Table 2.6 Revamp options for hydraulic systems, separators and control valves. Equipment/...

Control System. The operation of the reactor unloading mechanism is electrohydraulically controlled. The power that operates the mechanism is hydraulic. The flows in the hydraulic system are governed by soleiioid-operated valves. The valve solenoids are operated by push-button switches in. the various electrical control circuits. These circuits are interlocked by pressure switches, limit switches, and relays to ensure proper sequence of... 

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