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Tip #80: Use Sliding Stem Valves for Tighter Control
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Gregory K McMillan
18 Oct 2013
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Tips for New Process Automation Folks
Tip #80: Use Sliding Stem Valves for Tighter Control
For pH control, where the requirements for precision are extraordinary, the reagent flow rates are so low that I was never tempted to use rotary valves other than as expendable on-off valves for pulsing. I once used small solenoid actuated ball valves for pulse duration control because the frequent stroking would wear out any other [...]
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