ANALOG VALVE ACTUATOR, PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER, ALARM SYSTEM, AND METHODS FOR THEIR COMBINED USE

    公开(公告)号:US20210071866A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-11

    申请号:US16903388

    申请日:2020-06-17

    申请人: Nestec, Inc.

    IPC分类号: F23G7/06 F27D7/02

    摘要: An electrically controlled valve which can be operated using a programable controller. A cooperating pair of the electrically controlled valves can be used in a Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO). The electrically controlled valve has two seats, and a blade which can move between a first position contacting the first seat and a second position contacting the second seat. The blade is moved by an actuator which is controlled by a variable frequency drive (VFD). A control computer continuously monitors the operation of both valves and halts operation of the system upon detecting a fault (error). The motion of the blade is programmed such that force of impact on the seat is reduced. Once the blade is seated, a brake is engaged which maintains the stationary position while utilizing relatively low power.