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effective area

Industrial valves; Control valves

For a diaphragm actuator, the effective area is that part of the diaphragm area that is effective in producing a stem force. Usually the effective area will change as the valve is ...

diaphragm actuator

Industrial valves; Control valves

Is a fluid (usually pneumatic) pressure-operated, spring-opposed diaphragm assembly which positions the valve stem in response to an input signal.

trim

Industrial valves; Control valves

Includes all the parts that are in flowing contact with the process fluid except the body, bonnet, and body flanges and gaskets. The plug, seats, stem, guides, bushings, and cage ...

linear valve

Industrial valves; Control valves

Another name for a globe valve. It refers to the linear or straight-line movement of the plug and stem.

reverse flow

Industrial valves; Control valves

Flow of fluid in the opposite direction from that normally considered the standard direction. Some rotary valves are considered to be bi-directional although working pressure drop ...

air-to-open

Industrial valves; Control valves

An increase in air pressure to the actuator is required to cause the valve to open. This is another way of saying the valve is fail closed or normally closed.

normally open

Industrial valves; Control valves

An increase in air pressure to the actuator is required to cause the valve to close. This is another way of saying the valve is Fail Open or Normally Open.

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