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Automatic valve characterization of digital valve positioners

US7178783B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 2003
Grant dateFeb 20, 2007
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2023

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

Abstract

A digital valve positioner is controlled to automatically characterize a valve to provide a linear relationship between the valve control signal and the amount of flow.

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