Nine Major Functions And Applications of Regulating Valves in Modern Industry

Nine major functions and applications of regulating valves in modern industry

    In the automatic control system of modern factories, regulating valves play an important role. The production process of the factory relies on the effective distribution and precise control of the medium, and these control tasks, whether involving energy exchange, pressure reduction, or simple container feeding operations, cannot be separated from the completion of the key component of the regulating valve.

    Regulating valves play a crucial role in automated factories, with a wide range of functions that are critical. These functions not only cover important tasks such as energy exchange and pressure reduction, but also include precise allocation and control of various media in the production process. Whether it is a complex process flow or a simple container feeding operation, regulating valves play an indispensable role.

    The regulating valve has nine core functions: it can not only perform precise regulation and cut-off operations, but also effectively overcome pressure differences and prevent medium blockage. Meanwhile, its corrosion resistance, pressure resistance, and temperature resistance make it capable of stable operation in various environments. In addition, the lightweight and aesthetically pleasing appearance of the regulating valve adds a touch of brightness to the simple production process of the automated factory.

     The core function of regulating valves is concentrated on four aspects: the traffic characteristics, the ranges we can regulate, small opening working performance, traffic coefficient and adjusting speed.

The traffic characteristics

    The flow characteristics, as one of the core functions of regulating valves, profoundly affect their performance in practical applications. It mainly describes the relationship between the opening of the regulating valve and the fluid flow rate, which must be matched with the specific requirements of the system. For example, in flow regulation systems that require rapid response, logarithmic flow characteristics can play an advantage; In temperature regulation systems, due to the slower reaction rate, it is more suitable to use linear flow characteristics. Overall, flow characteristics are important indicators for evaluating the quality of regulating valves.

Adjustable range

    In short, is the ratio of the maximum and minimum flow that a regulating valve can achieve under specific conditions. This range reflects the control ability of the regulating valve on fluid flow and is one of the important indicators for evaluating its performance. In practical applications, different systems and requirements may have different requirements for the adjustable range, so choosing the appropriate regulating valve is crucial.

Small opening working performance

    This working state usually occurs in situations with low traffic demand or extremely high precision requirements. However, due to the small flow range, regulating valves often face greater challenges at small openings, such as flow fluctuations and decreased control accuracy. Therefore, in-depth exploration of the characteristics and optimization methods of small opening working performance is of great significance for improving the overall performance of regulating valves.

Traffic coefficient

   The flow coefficient is an important indicator for measuring the function of a valve, which reflects the valve's ability to control flow under specific working conditions. Through the flow coefficient, we can understand the working performance of the valve at small opening degrees, including the severity of start-up and oscillation phenomena, as well as the precise adjustment ability within a very small flow range. Therefore, the flow coefficient is one of the key factors to consider when selecting the appropriate valve type.

Adjusting speed

   The flow coefficient is an important indicator for measuring the function of a valve, which reflects the valve's ability to control flow under specific working conditions. Through the flow coefficient, we can understand the working performance of the valve at small opening degrees, including the severity of start-up and oscillation phenomena, as well as the precise adjustment ability within a very small flow range. Therefore, the flow coefficient is one of the key factors to consider when selecting the appropriate valve type.