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TTS VALVE TECHNOLOGIES SDN. BHD.
(Associate Company of Unimech Group Bhd)
12, Jalan Cipta Serenia 4, Pusat Perindustrian Cipta Selatan, 43900 Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia.
+6018-398 7000
+6016-211 5600 (Sales Service-Selangor) +6018-372 7000 (Sales Service-Outstation) +6018-572 7000 (Sales Support)AUTOMATIC VALVE
An automatic valve is a type of valve that operates with minimal or no human intervention once it is set up. These valves are designed to open, close, or regulate the flow of fluids or gases automatically based on certain conditions such as pressure, temperature, or flow rate.
Here are some key features and types of automatic valves:
1. Actuation Mechanisms: Automatic valves can be actuated (opened or closed) by various mechanisms such as:
- Solenoid Valves: Actuated electromagnetically.
- Pneumatic Valves: Actuated by compressed air or gas.
- Hydraulic Valves: Actuated by hydraulic fluid pressure.
- Motorized Valves: Actuated by an electric motor.
2. Control Methods: They can be controlled by:
- Automatic Control Systems: Like PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) or SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems.
- Mechanical or Electrical Sensors: These sensors detect changes in pressure, temperature, or flow and trigger the valve to actuate accordingly.
3. Applications: Automatic valves are used in various industries and applications including:
- Process Industries: Such as oil and gas, chemical plants, and food processing.
- Utilities: Water and wastewater treatment plants.
- HVAC Systems: Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.
- Fire Protection Systems: Sprinkler systems and fire suppression.
- Automatic Irrigation Systems: In agriculture and landscaping.
4. Advantages:
**Efficiency**: They can operate automatically without constant human oversight.
**Accuracy**: Provide precise control over flow rates and pressures.
**Safety**: Can respond quickly to emergencies or abnormal conditions.
**Consistency**: Ensure consistent operation over long periods.
5. Types:
- Gate Valves: Commonly used for on/off control.
- Ball Valves: Quick opening and closing, used in a variety of applications.
- Butterfly Valves: Used for regulating flow.
- Check Valves: Allow flow in one direction only, preventing backflow.
- Pressure Relief Valves: Open automatically to release pressure when it exceeds a set limit.
Automatic valves play a crucial role in modern industrial processes by improving efficiency, safety, and reliability. Their design and application vary widely depending on the specific requirements of the system they are integrated into.
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