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Control Valve Interview Notes Part2

The document discusses control valve sizing, characteristics, and maintenance, emphasizing factors like flow coefficient, pressure drop, and fluid type. It highlights issues such as cavitation and flashing, and the importance of accessories and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) in enhancing performance. Common valve failures and material selection based on fluid conditions are also addressed, along with solutions for valve noise reduction.

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Control Valve Interview Notes Part2

The document discusses control valve sizing, characteristics, and maintenance, emphasizing factors like flow coefficient, pressure drop, and fluid type. It highlights issues such as cavitation and flashing, and the importance of accessories and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) in enhancing performance. Common valve failures and material selection based on fluid conditions are also addressed, along with solutions for valve noise reduction.

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Control Valve Interview Notes - Part 2

Q1. What factors are considered in valve sizing?


Valve sizing ensures proper control and avoids problems like cavitation/noise. Key factors: - Flow
Coefficient (Cv) - Pressure drop (∆P) - Fluid type (liquid/gas/steam) - Flow characteristics (linear,
equal percentage, quick opening) - Rangeability.

Q2. What are the common flow characteristics?


- Linear: Equal change in flow per unit of valve travel. - Equal Percentage: Small opening → small
flow, large opening → larger flow (common in process industries). - Quick Opening: Large flow
increase at small travel (on/off service).

Q3. What is cavitation and flashing?


- Cavitation: Vapor bubbles form inside valve and collapse downstream → erosion/noise. -
Flashing: Vapor bubbles form and do not collapse → continuous erosion. Both damage valves;
solved using special trims or multi-stage valves.

Q4. What is valve rangeability?


Rangeability = Maximum controllable flow / Minimum controllable flow. Example: A valve with 100:1
rangeability can control flows from 1 unit to 100 units effectively.

Q5. What are control valve accessories?


Accessories improve performance and control: - Positioners (pneumatic/digital) - I/P transducers
(current-to-pressure) - Volume boosters - Solenoid valves - Limit switches - Handwheels - Safety
instrumented system components.

Q6. What are Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)?


SIS protect plants from unsafe conditions. Control valves (final elements) play a key role in
emergency shutdowns. Techniques include partial stroke testing, proof testing, and use of
high-integrity actuators.

Q7. What are typical control valve maintenance types?


- Reactive Maintenance: Fix after failure. - Preventive Maintenance: Scheduled inspection &
replacement. - Predictive Maintenance: Use diagnostics to detect issues early (e.g., valve friction,
leakage).

Q8. What are common valve failure issues?


- Leakage past seat/packing - Stiction (friction causing deadband) - Actuator air leakage - Slow
response Prevented by proper installation, OEM parts, and condition monitoring.

Q9. How do you select materials for valves?


Material choice depends on process fluid & conditions: - Carbon steel (general service) - Stainless
steel (corrosive fluids) - Alloy steels (high temperature) - PTFE/Graphite packing for fugitive
emission control.
Q10. Why is valve noise a problem?
Noise comes from high velocity flow, cavitation, or turbulence. It causes vibration, equipment
damage, and safety issues. Solutions: multi-stage trims, diffusers, low-noise trims.

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