Systems and methods for synchronized valve actuation
AssigneeSwagelok Company
InventorsWilliam H. Glime, III, Daniel Gutmann, Frank Horvat
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AssigneeSwagelok Company
InventorsWilliam H. Glime, III, Daniel Gutmann, Frank Horvat
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A valve control module includes a controller storing a real time operating system for controlling operation of the valve control module, at least one command signal input connector in circuit communication with the controller and connectable with an external device for receiving command signal pulses from the external device, at least one driver circuit in circuit communication with the controller and connectable with a pilot valve of a valve assembly for transmitting to the pilot valve actuation signal pulses generated by the controller, and at least one digital input connector in circuit communication with the controller and connectable with a position sensor of the valve assembly for receiving stroke signal pulses from the position sensor and communicating the stroke signal pulses to the controller.
A method of controlling fluid flow in a fluid system, the fluid system including an actuated valve assembly including an actuator having an actuator member biased towards a normal position and an inlet port configured to receive a pressurized fluid for movement of the actuator member to an actuated position, the method comprising:
A fluid supply system comprising:
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