L. Bernard designs pneumatic and hydraulic actuators for hazardous environments where electric power is forbidden. These actuators use pneumatic or hydraulic power and motors to operate linear and rotary valves. They have been used on LNG tankers since the 1970s and offshore platforms. The actuators offer ruggedness, reliability, and modulating or on/off operation for valves.
L. Bernard designs pneumatic and hydraulic actuators for hazardous environments where electric power is forbidden. These actuators use pneumatic or hydraulic power and motors to operate linear and rotary valves. They have been used on LNG tankers since the 1970s and offshore platforms. The actuators offer ruggedness, reliability, and modulating or on/off operation for valves.
L. Bernard designs pneumatic and hydraulic actuators for hazardous environments where electric power is forbidden. These actuators use pneumatic or hydraulic power and motors to operate linear and rotary valves. They have been used on LNG tankers since the 1970s and offshore platforms. The actuators offer ruggedness, reliability, and modulating or on/off operation for valves.
L. Bernard designs pneumatic and hydraulic actuators for hazardous environments where electric power is forbidden. These actuators use pneumatic or hydraulic power and motors to operate linear and rotary valves. They have been used on LNG tankers since the 1970s and offshore platforms. The actuators offer ruggedness, reliability, and modulating or on/off operation for valves.
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PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULIC
ACTUAT ORS
U117/02 In addition to the ATEX certified range of electric actuators, L. BERNARD has designed a range of specific actuators dedicated to sites where the use of electric power is strictly for- bidden.
Two motor and control technologies are proposed to serve these applications : pneumatic and hydraulic power.
These equipments are an economical choice for motorisation of linear and rotary valves in highly hazardous environments. Many LNG-tankers ships have been using these actuators since the seventies. Offshore platforms are also one of the other typical place where this type of products can be used.
The BERNARD hydraulic and pneumatic actuators are suitable for both on/off and modu- lating operation (cryogenic valves, choke valves, ...).
These motorisations offer the same proven level of ruggeness and reliability than the range of BERNARD electric actuators.
Pneumatic actuators
Hydraulic actuators Pneumatic Part 1 - Pneumatic actuators
C type Pneumatic actuators : introduction Primarily designed as an integrated unit the pneumatic BERNARD actuator is driven by a rotary motor select- ed for its torque versus speed caracteristics. Among the numerous advantages of this equipment is the fact that the unavoidable variations in pressure sup- ply have no effect on the setting of the opening and closing torques. Consequently it is very well suited to the automation of valves of all types that operate in environments where the use of electricity is dangerous. Pneumatic BERNARD actuators are particularly appreciated in mining, paper, chemical and petrochemical industries because they can be easily, rapidly and safely fitted to the many kinds of flow control devices used in these areas. They are also recommanded for liquid gas tankers and other similar ships where the risk of explosion prohib- it the use of ordinary or even protected electrical motors.
Principle of operation
Upon receipt of a remote or local command, gas is sent to the motor in the selected direction for closing or opening.
The motor drives the automated device through the reduction gears.
Whenever either torque or travel switches are activated, the gas supply is automatically stopped. In most cases, - closing is controlled by torque limitation to ensure a tight closing of the valve, - opening is controlled by travel limitation for a better reliability. Torque limitation is set at a higher value in the opening direction so that sticky valves can be easily unseated.
Commands sent by torque and travel control have a priority on the other controls and immediately stop the motor. The closing and opening maximum torque values are set independantly for opening and closing direc- tions by the mean of two separate springs built in the torque limit device.
The values given to these extreme torques remain strictly constant since they are completely independant of the gas pressure supply.
Whatever your automation problems are, do not hesitate to contact our specialised team to study the most suitable technical solution.
Pneumatic BERNARD actuator installed on CAFL globe valves aboard the liquefied gas transporter “Gay-Lussac” in the seventies. Pneumatic Pneumatic actuators : features
STANDARD VERSION Pneumatic BERNARD actuators combine in a single unit ready to install with all built-in components available for an efficient and durable operation. In fact, each actuator includes : pneumatic motor reduction gear torque limit device travel limit device logic control circuitry handwheel for manual operation Since our actuators are equipped with standard ISO flanges, installation and mechanical adaptation to the valve to be controlled are very easy.
ADVANTAGES OF BERNARD PNEUMATIC ACTUATORS
work with all gases special motor reliable and repeatable torque control by dynamometric balance opening and closing torque adjustable for both direction dependable travel control setting different spindle connecting devices in standard version lifetime lubrication special control circuitry can be designed on request all functions are possible with pneumatic power : command, control, signalling absolute safety in areas where use of electricity would be hazardous
OPTIONS pulse or continuous command mechanical position indicator direct command through external push buttons on the actuator other types of signalling remote continuous indication of valve position command priorities automatic control automatic failsafe operation in case of : - pressure drop, - lack of gas, - power failure thanks to an independent reserve of compressed gas. variable speed operation Pneumatic actuators : performance Max. admitted output torque : 600 N.m 600
SR12 type Hydraulic actuators : technical description Our multiturn actuators are designed with an hydraulic motor and a differential type reduction gear- ing which drives the output sleeve with passage for a rising stem.
MAIN COMPONENT PARTS
Main gear housing made of cast iron
Gearings made of high tensile strength materials Torque limitation device adjustable for both directions of rotation To engage not rotating handwheel during hydraulic operation. No clutching lever for manual oper- ation. Absolute hydraulic motor drive priority when power is ON. Mounting flange and coupling in accordance with ISO 5210/1 or DIN 3210 standards. Control box (IP67) with : - dry micro-switches - DIN 41635 - (rating 1A under 110 V DC, 10 A under 380 V 50 Hz AC) - or sealed switches filled with nitrogen gas (rating 1,5 A under 250 V) Separate terminal box, IP67
Example of SR50 + RR20 hydraulic actuator mounted on cryogenic valve.
Picture by courtesy of SNRI.
Hydraulic actuators : performances Output Max torque & Internal Max thrust Output
Hydraulic Type speed supply gas pressure socket with integrated flange rpm N.m/bar nut (daN) ISO
SR6/24 12,5 51/110 40 4000 F 10
SR12 10,4 180/135 40 4000 F 10 SR50/29 12,25 490/135 56 15000 F 16 SR50/124 + RR10 10,8 1170/130 56 17000 F 16 SR50/124 + RR20 10,8 1250/120 65 26000 F 25
(some typical configurations given as an example)
Hydraulic actuators : controls
Hydraulic actuators : dimensional drawings
SR6 SR12
Hydraulic SR50 SR50 +RR10
Hydraulic SR50 +RR20 All data in this brochure are given for information only and are subject to change without notice.
Bernard Controls Inc.
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