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Industrial Automation
Technical guides, selection criteria, and field notes under Industrial Automation.
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August 4, 20268 min read
How do you size a control valve? Kv and Cv calculation, linear versus equal percentage trim, valve authority, the cost of oversizing, cavitation limits and positioner deadband, all with working numbers.
control valveKv and Cvflow characteristicvalve authority
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June 17, 20265 min read
Most electric actuator failures start on site, not in the factory: torque and limit switch settings, phase and heater wiring, condensation, ISO 5211 alignment and skipped commissioning tests.
motorized valveselectric actuatorsinstallationcommissioning
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