Automation in all fields is picking up pace due to its inherent ability to complete a given piece of work much quickly and efficiently as compared to manual work which although skilled, requires greater lead time and may lead to reduction in productivity. Industries which are mainly concerned with energy conversion are obsessed with the maximum utilization of the exergy to get the most efficient outputs. Technological advancement in the field of mechatronics and microprocessors has led to continuous up gradation in the systems that govern and control such applications. Valves are an integral part of any flow system. In order to have a wider control over operations of large energy conversion units, supervisory control and data acquisition systems are employed. This paper shall consider scope of the same for applications employing actuated Knife Gate Valves. The actuation considered shall be pneumatic type which generally comprises of a double acting pneumatic cylinder. Considerations for controls and data acquisition shall be done for pneumatic circuit accessories like solenoid operated direction control valves of various types, limit switches, proximity switches and electro pneumatic positioners with an initial explanation of role and working of each. A conclusion shall be drawn thereafter regarding the employability of knife gate valves with supervisory control and data acquisition systems.
Valve, Control, Data, Actuation, Automation
International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development - IJTSRD having
online ISSN 2456-6470. IJTSRD is a leading Open Access, Peer-Reviewed International
Journal which provides rapid publication of your research articles and aims to promote
the theory and practice along with knowledge sharing between researchers, developers,
engineers, students, and practitioners working in and around the world in many areas
like Sciences, Technology, Innovation, Engineering, Agriculture, Management and
many more and it is recommended by all Universities, review articles and short communications
in all subjects. IJTSRD running an International Journal who are proving quality
publication of peer reviewed and refereed international journals from diverse fields
that emphasizes new research, development and their applications. IJTSRD provides
an online access to exchange your research work, technical notes & surveying results
among professionals throughout the world in e-journals. IJTSRD is a fastest growing
and dynamic professional organization. The aim of this organization is to provide
access not only to world class research resources, but through its professionals
aim to bring in a significant transformation in the real of open access journals
and online publishing.