Leading a New Era of Industrial Fluid Control

Automated Valves: Leading a New Era of Industrial Fluid Control

An automated valve is a device capable of controlling fluid automatically without human intervention. Below is a detailed introduction to automated valves.

1. Design Principles and Functional Features

The design of automated valves is based on mechanical automation control technology, combining the functions of traditional valves with the advantages of modern automation techniques. Its main functional features include:

1. Automated Control – Automated valves can be remotely operated via electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic means, automatically completing opening and closing actions under preset conditions, thereby reducing labor consumption.

   
   

2. Improved Accuracy – Compared with manual control, automated valves play a significant role in enhancing control accuracy and precision.

   
   

3. Reduced Operating Costs – The application of automated valves can effectively lower enterprises’ operating costs.

   
   

4. Enhanced Safety – Automated valves prevent accidents caused by human factors, thus strengthening system safety.

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2. Application Fields

Automated valves are widely used in various industrial sectors as well as in daily life, including but not limited to:

1. Petrochemical Industry – In petrochemical applications, automated valves are used in pipelines, storage tanks, compressors, pumps, and other equipment to ensure smooth transport and control of liquids and gases.

   
   

2. Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage – In pharmaceutical, food, and beverage production, automated valves automatically control the flow of conveying equipment, preventing excessive or insufficient flow that could affect product quality.

   
   

3. Water Treatment and HVAC – In water treatment and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), automated valves are applied to chillers, refrigeration units, boilers, and water treatment equipment.

   
   

3. Types and Classifications

Based on their control methods and functions, automated valves can be divided into multiple types. For example:

• By control method: Manual, electrically controlled, hydraulically controlled.

  
  

• By function:

  
  

• Flow valves (throttle valves, speed control valves, flow divider/combiner valves, etc.)

  
  

• Pressure valves (relief valves, pressure-reducing valves, sequence valves, unloading valves, etc.)

  
  

• Direction valves (electromagnetic directional valves, manual directional valves, check valves, pilot-operated check valves, etc.)

  
  

4. Development Trends

With continuous advancement in IoT, big data, and artificial intelligence, the automated valve industry is moving toward intelligence, green development, and high efficiency. In the future, smart valves will become the market favorite, enabling remote monitoring, fault diagnosis, and predictive maintenance, significantly improving operational efficiency and safety. Meanwhile, the valve industry will place greater emphasis on R&D and application of energy-saving and emission-reduction technologies, lowering valve energy consumption and emissions to meet global environmental protection and sustainable development requirements.