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Automatic Line Break Control

The document discusses ATI's Automatic Line Break Control module, which senses pipeline breaks or major leaks. It does this through a Rate-of-Drop circuit that compares the pressure in the pipeline to a reference tank. When the pressure drops at a rate indicating a severe leak, the differential pilot valve trips and closes the main pipeline valve. This system is independent of other power sources and eliminates false alarms from short pressure changes. ATI offers high-pressure construction and adjustable trip points to customize the system.

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Automatic Line Break Control

The document discusses ATI's Automatic Line Break Control module, which senses pipeline breaks or major leaks. It does this through a Rate-of-Drop circuit that compares the pressure in the pipeline to a reference tank. When the pressure drops at a rate indicating a severe leak, the differential pilot valve trips and closes the main pipeline valve. This system is independent of other power sources and eliminates false alarms from short pressure changes. ATI offers high-pressure construction and adjustable trip points to customize the system.

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The global leader in customized valve automation

AUTOMATIC LINE BREAK CONTROL


ATI is pleased to offer our
customers the proven and The Automatic Line Break Control module senses a pipeline break or major
leak through a unique Rate-of-Drop circuit. This circuit consists of a
patented pipeline technology
differential pilot valve which senses pipeline pressure and compares it with
that the flow control industry
the gas in a reference tank at the normal pipeline pressure. When the
knows as Gevalco. pressure in the pipeline decreases, the pressure in the reference tank also
decreases, but at a rate dictated by a calibrated orifice. This establishes a
different pressure between the reference tank and the pilot connected
directly to the pipeline. The rate of pressure differential drop is indicative of
the serverity of pipeline gas loss and the differetntial pilot valve, at the
calibrated setpoint, senses this Rate-of-Drop. When the pilot valve trips, the
actuator is activated to close the main pipeline valve.

The Rate-of-Drop circuit eliminates inadvertent shutdowns on short duration


pressure bumps. Utilizing the pipeline gas for both the pilot gas and power
media makes the Automatic Line Break Control system independent of
regulator or other power media failure.

The control module is calibrated with a Rate-of-Drop Test Kit, which monitors
m
the pressure levels in the pipeline, the reference tank, and the differential
pressure across the orifice. The kit includes the valves required to simulate a
line break for the purpose of testing and calibration.

www.atiactuators.com
Contact Us Advantages
ATI - Global Headquarters  High-pressure construction – no regulator, relief valve or
21225 FM 529 mechanical switching valve
Cypress, TX 77433  Differential pilot valve utilizes stainless steel diaphragm for
713-934-0171 accuracy and repeatability
 Marine-grade, hard anodized aluminum body for both poppet
US Toll Free and differential pilot valve
800-924-8037
 Easily adjusted Rate-of-Drop trip set point (10 psi/min – 150
psi/min)
UK Sales Office
3 Piccadilly Place  No mechanical linkages, which are subject to environmental
Ground Floor failure
Manchester UK M1 3BN  Limit valve ensures complete closing of valve
+44 61 242 1309  Single unit design – Diaphragm unit and directional control
valve are a single unit, resulting in a shorter diaphragm stroke
Email: [email protected] and lower hysteresis

For detailed operation sequence, contact [email protected].

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