Faculty of Chemical Engineering

CPE501
Chemical Process Control

HOMEWORK #3

CONTROL VALVE

SUBMISSION DATE: 28 OCT 2018

1. Name the following acronyms and define their functions .

ATO

a. Acronym:
b. Synonym:
c. Function:

ATC

a. Acronym:
b. Synonym:
c. Function:

NO

a. Acronym:
b. Function:

NC

a. Acronym:
b. Function:

FO

a. Acronym:
b. Function:

FC

a. Acronym:
b. Function:
2. Label the following valve.

C D
Air supply B E
A
Stem
Indicator
F
Diaphragm
G
Spring
Plug H
Valve seat
Body
I
Mechanical strap
L J
Upper chamber
Lower chamber K

Housing

3. Elaborate the differences between these flow control devices. Place diagrams or images in your
answers.

a. Control valve

b. Solenoid valve

c. Dosing/metering pump

d. Variable speed drive

4. What make a control valve becomes linear, equal percentage or quick opening control valve?

5. Why an I/P is required in the installation of a control valve?

6. What is the range of pneumatic air pressure should be supplied to an I/P?

7. Why flashing and cavitation are serious problem in control valve?

8. What causing flashing and cavitation in a control valve?

9. What is rangeability?

10. Select an equal percentage control valve for the following condition. Fluid phase is liquid water
between 21° to 31°C.

Flow condtion Flowrate, gpm Pressure drop, psi Stem position, x

Maximum 120 10 0.8
Normal 42 15 0.5
Minimum 13 20 0.2