Exact definition & difference of FCV and ON / OFF vavles
Exact definition & difference of FCV and ON / OFF vavles
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We are in a situation, where we have to clarify the definition of FCV and ON/OFF valves and also
the difference between both.
What are the differences in terms of
1. Operation / Functional
2. Testing (Lekage class for seat)
3. Applicable Design and Testing standards
Thanks in Advance.
RE: Exact definition & difference of FCV and ON / OFF vavles
The FCV is used where there is continuous control of the liquid. It opens and closes depending on the quantity of liquid to be drained to mainain a particular constant level. That means the opening and closing varies depending liquid to be flowed. Example is a liquid in a live vessel that is continuously being controlled depending on the liquid level in the vessel. Most times, the FCV is used to maintain a particular liquid level in the vessel.
For the On/OFF valves, It is like a digital device. It comes On and opens the valve 100% and goes off and shut the valve. The valve does not respond to varying amount of liquid to be controlled. That is it either opens 100% or closess 0%. It is used in vent scrubbers, sump tanks or knockout vessels
The FCV can open 20%, 30%, 40% to 100% depending of the quantity required to be flowed.
RE: Exact definition & difference of FCV and ON / OFF vavles
depending on the two extreme signals the On-off valve is made to fuction.Whereas the Control valve is made to fuction for a range.
As regards your standards though I'm not immediately be able to answer but if you can refer ISA standards you should be able to find a clue.