Motorized Control Valves; Regulate or Manipulate the Flow of Gas, Oil, Water, or Steam
Motorized control valves are widely used in hydronic heating and cooling systems. They are used to control the flow of gases and fluids through an electric actuator. Motorized control valves find significant applications in various industry verticals, such as power generation, chemical manufacture, oil & gas industry, water & wastewater treatment, etc. The main benefit is that they provide a simplified method of regulating the production and flow of gas, thereby eliminating the guesswork and human error that may cause a gas flow to be too low or too high.
There are a variety of different industrial applications for control valves, including refrigeration control, chemical and biological control, nuclear applications, and oil and gas operations and applications. These valves are usually used for the transfer of the flow of a fluid or gas to another specific area. The operation of these valves is controlled by an in-built engine or control circuit, which is normally engineered by the manufacturer of the valves. They are generally made of either steel or titanium and are available in a variety of sizes and types.
Moreover, motorized control valves allow flow to be stopped, started, and adjusted to ensure that operation continues as scheduled. They control flow by either opening or closing an opening within a pipeline. Motorized control valves differ from normal valves in that they allow for a greater amount of control during operation. This can be very useful in situations where there is a need for precise control of the rate of Gage flow, temperature of a chemical being processed, or of the agitation of a water mass.
With the increasing utilization in various industry verticals, such as pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, healthcare, etc., the demand for motorized control valves is also increasing, mainly due to the use of smart valves that are integrated with smart sensors and embedded processors. For instance, in February 2020, Emerson (US) launched the ASC Series 158 gas valve and Series 159 motorized actuator to provide contractors, distributors, OEMs, and end-users a new combustion safety shutoff valve option that increases safety and reliability, and enhances both flow and control.
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