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Flow Control with Control Valve

Flow Control

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Flow control refers to the regulation of the rate at which a fluid (liquid, gas, or steam)

moves through a system. It's essential in many industrial processes to maintain efficiency,
safety, and product quality.

Why Flow Control Is Important:

• To maintain process stability (e.g., keeping a constant flow to a reactor).


• To prevent overflows or shortages.
• To match flow rate with process demand (e.g., in heating or cooling).
• To protect equipment from damage due to excessive pressure or flow.

How Flow Control Is Achieved:

Flow control is typically managed by:

1. Control Valves – These automatically adjust their opening based on a signal from a
controller to increase or decrease flow.
2. Manual Valves – Operated by hand to set a fixed flow.
3. Flow Meters and Sensors – Measure the current flow rate and send data to
controllers.
4. Controllers – Compare actual flow with desired flow and adjust actuators
accordingly.

Example:

In a chemical plant, a control valve might regulate the flow of a cooling liquid to keep the
reactor temperature stable. If the temperature starts to rise, the control system increases flow
through the cooling line by opening the valve more.

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