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Method and apparatus for controlling a fluid flow valve

US5304093A · kind A · utility

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30Claims
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Filing dateJan 17, 1992
Grant dateApr 19, 1994
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05D7/0635
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for controlling a fluid flow valve with a linear control loop such that the error signal utilized to actuate a variable rate controller for moving a valve control element or for controlling another valve control parameter is the same for a given control parameter change regardless of the current control parameter value or the current or desired fluid flow through the valve. A non-delayed indication of current fluid flow is also generated.

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