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Learn How to Selection of Control Valve Actuators

This article is about how to select the right actuator for the control valve. There are various types of actuators that can be assembled with control valves, pneumatic actuators, electric actuators, or hydraulic actuators, how to select the right actuator for the control valve is an important thing.
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    Many customers have asked us how to select the actuator with our linear type control valves. For example, the calculation of the thrust of the pneumatic actuator, and the calculation of the thrust of the electric actuator. This article is about how to select the right actuator for the control valve. There are various types of actuators that can be assembled with control valves, pneumatic actuators, electric actuators, or hydraulic actuators, how to select the right actuator for the control valve is an important thing.

    Step to Step Selection of Control Valve Actuator

    1. Maximum Differential Pressure & Allowable Differential Pressure

    Refer to the manufacturer’s catalogs, which will be marked with differential pressure range sheets, according to normally open or normally closed, and the actuator model will be matched according to the standard valve seat diameter. So in the selection, we first need to confirm whether the maximum allowable differential pressure of the valve is within the allowable differential pressure range in the catalogs’ table, if it is less than the allowable differential pressure in the table, then assemble the standard actuator is ok. If the maximum allowable differential pressure of the valve is greater than the allowable differential pressure in the table, then the standard actuator thrust is small, and we need to change the trim design or increased the actuator thrust or torque. The following sheets are allowable differential pressure of single-seated globe type control valves, for soft-seat and metal-seat.

    allowable differential pressure soft seat
    allowable differential pressure soft seat
    allowable differential pressure
    allowable differential pressure metal seat

    If you are interested in a complete catalog of THINKTANK control valves, you can refer to our download page to free download.

    2. Electric Actuator – Control Valve Actuator

    For the selection of an electric actuator, you can according to the thrust of the pneumatic actuator supplied, just equal to or a bit greater than it. 

    3. Outlet/Downstream Pressure for Control Valve Actuator Sizing

    In the selection of a pneumatic actuator, or in the calculation of the valve diameter, we need to determine outlet/downstream pressure, there are two ways to estimate the value of outlet pressure.

    a. If the inlet pressure of the valve is not very large, such as P1 = 70 bar (<100 bar), the outlet pressure can choose 0 bar. If the inlet pressure is greater than 100 bar, then outlet pressure according to the atmospheric, the pressure in the liquid level to take the value (not necessarily 0 bar).

    b. The Actual Outlet Pressure = Inlet Pressure – Differential Pressure 

    If you do the above steps, there is generally won’t make mistakes in the process of selecting the actuator, and in the processing and assembly and pressure testing, we will verify again whether the selection is correct. Therefore, each control valve received by the customer needs to go through dozens of processes to complete. I believe that after understanding such a complex selection, you will be more willing to work with a professional control valve manufacturer to support your business, rather than just looking for a low-priced trader, and rashly give your project to them to produce.

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    Will Don

    Will Don

    After earning my bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Zhejiang Normal University in 2008, l was fortunate enough to begin my career with Siemens, Fisher, and YTC, focusing on control valve accessories. Over the past dozen years, l've poured my heart and energy into understanding technology and fluid solutions for control valves.
    Now, as the marketing director for THINKTANK, a trusted branch of the Taiwan STONE valve group, I can't help butf eel proud of how far we've come. Our knowledge isn't just reaching professionals like engineer and valve distributors; it's also inspiring the next generation of automation college students.
    l genuinely hope you're enjoying our articles and finding them helpful.Your thoughts, questions, and feedback mean the world to me, so please don't hesitate to reach out to marketing[at]cncontrolvalve.com. Whether you're a seasoned expert or just curious about the field, I'm here to connect, share, and learn together.

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    I am the author of this article, and also the CEO and marketing director of THINKTANK, with 15 years of experience in the industrial valve industry. If you have any questions, you can contact me at any time.

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