CTi is a Northern California based rep/engineering firm focused on providing integrated solutions for; valves, actuators, and controls. In addition we have expertise in the area of combustion & burner management controls and related components.
CTi maintains a California General Engineering Contractors License # 951993. Headquartered in San Ramon, CA, reach us at 925-208-4250 or CTi-CT.com
The introduction of this new electric valve actuator brings the advanced functionality and asset management capabilities of intelligent technology to the direct-drive operation of part-turn valves.
Valve maintenance requirements can be identified and anticipated, eliminating unplanned interruptions to the process or over-cautious planned maintenance outages. The actuator's powerful datalogger provides comprehensive data capture for planned maintenance and troubleshooting. Data includes valve torque profiles, operational start profiles, vibration and temperature trend logs and an event log. Specific asset management information includes running time, average torque and number of starts. Service or maintenance alarms are selectable from configurable menus including open and close torque levels, total starts and vibration levels.
An intelligent control valve system, the Flowserve StarPac can stand alone or be integrated into a system, and is available for a variety of applications including oil and gas, chemical, paper, mining, industrial gases and power generation.
Advantages for using this type of device are the following: Process Diagnostics – Evaluation of process equipment is possible with the StarPac intelligent control system. By generating an initial signature of the process and then identifying a standard process signature, a pump, compressor, heat exchanger, reactor, etc., can be discovered to be defective and in need of servicing. Process diagnostics can be per- formed with a personal computer or DCS connected to the unit via its serial data port.
Logging / Tuner Operation – The StarPac will take a 'snapshot' of process conditions at user-specified intervals (1 to 9999 seconds) and store them in its memory for later retrieval to aid in diagnosing process upsets. The personal computer operator interface will trend process variable, set point, and stem position to aid in tuning the control loop. This data is in a form that can be read by loop auto-tuning software to calculate the optimum PID constants.
Process Transmitters – The StarPac has sensors in the valve body to measure process conditions including upstream and downstream pressure, temperature, and flow. Flow is indicated both as the current value and a totalized amount. For gases, flow is reported in mass units, such as pounds per hour (since gas flow is always compensated for changes in pressure and temperature). Other sensors measure stem position and pressures in the top and bottom chambers of the cylinder actuator. All of these values are available over the serial link to a computer or DCS.
Connections to Operator Interface – The StarPac can be connected to an operator interface (personal computer, DCS console or hand station and recorder) through its analog, discrete and digital channels. The StarPac houses two analog inputs and one analog output. Up to six analog outputs are available using an external converter module. Two discrete inputs and two discrete outputs are also available at the StarPac. The user can define how these channels will be defined. Normally one analog input is a command signal, one discrete input sets the control mode, and the discrete outputs signal alarm conditions. The digital channel can be connected to computers and most DCSs through gateways or Modbus ports. All of the process and configuration information is available through the digital channels.
High Interchangeability – Since the Valtek Mark OneTM, MaxFloTM and ShearStreamTM control valves are the basis of the StarPac system, most valve parts are interchangeable with other Valtek valves, reducing parts inventory.
Local Display – Eight variables (P1, P2, temperature, gas flow, liquid flow, total flow, setpoint, stem position) can be displayed on a liquid crystal display in the electronics module. Each variable can be set to display continuously, or the StarPac can be set to scroll through the chosen variables at ten-second intervals. An error indicator will show if the StarPac system should fail any internal diagnostic or if the process is out of range.
Multiple Failure Modes – StarPac technology allows multiple failure modes to be set, including: power, air supply, command signal, or process failure. This results in greater reliability and consistency of the process during emergency shutdowns, protecting the process and people.
Valve Diagnostics – A maintenance feedback package allows StarPac intelligent systems to display the condition of the valve packing, seat, actuator, and O-rings with only a brief process interruption without removing the valve from the line. PC software displays the actuator or process signature for analysis. Optional valve diagnostic software can determine specific valve failures.
User Friendly Software – When the user is not connecting the StarPac unit to a DCS, StarTalk software can configure, operate, and diagnose the StarPac unit through a personal computer. The software has a graphical user interface, allowing most users to operate their StarPac systems with minimal training.
Environmental Considerations – Locating pressure and temperature sensors in the valve body eliminates several process connections. All pressure sensors have at least two seals to reduce the possibility of leaks to the atmosphere. Remote-mounted pressure sensors can be fitted with isola- tion and/or purge valves to aid maintenance of the sensors.
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Safely Handling Hydrogen to Eliminate Hazardous Fires
The potential for hydrogen fires caused by external body or stem leaks is a significant concern. The continuous scratching of catalyst fines to any exposed seats or plugs could eventually allow dangerous leak-through-to-atmosphere resulting in H2 fires. Specify metal-seated, severe service ball valves that do not expose critical sealing components to the damaging effects of catalysts and provide the self-wiping ball and seat configuration that will clean away any built-up debris.
A catalytic reformer unit in a petroleum refinery (courtesy of Wikipedia)
Eliminating Catalyst & Dust Build-up
As the catalyst breaks down, harmful dust is produced. If catalyst dust migrates into the packing chamber of the valve, it can erode the stem packing, causing an external leak. A rising, rotational stem action can create areas for this build-up. With a quarter-turn, non-rising stem found in ball valves, this problem is eliminated.
Dependable Cycling Prevents Interruptions
A CCR unit is a timed process. Valves are expected to open and close at certain times to allow or stop the flow of catalyst. If a valve fails to operate, the process cannot perform and locks up. Additionally, if a valve is leaking enough to affect the pressure on the next lockhopper, the unit controls will not allow the process to move on to the next step. Quick, quarter-turn operation of severe service ball valves is the best solution for this situation.
Maintaining Design Integrity During Thermal Expansion
If the operating temperatures are elevated, or an upset in the process occurs, thermal expansion of valve components can cause concern. Carefully consider the material and coating selections, combined with the engineered geometry allowances of the ball valve, and ensure reliable and adequate protection against extreme heat variations.
As with any engineered product, it is always suggested you call in an applications expert before you specify, purchase, or install such critical service ball valves.
High performance rotary control valve (courtesy of Valtek)
High performance control valves, providing a bubble-tight seal along with a wide range of sizes and pressure classifications are used in many industrial applications. Examples are:
Fire protection
Gas service
Condenser cooling
Gas scrubbing
Mine dewatering
Pipeline service,
Cooling water
This type of control valve should achieve bi-directional, bubble-tight shutoff while maintaining low breakout torque - at both high and low pressure drops.
Often, these valves are available in carbon steel, 316 stainless steel and other alloys and is available in ANSI Classes 150 through 2500, sizes 2 through 30-inch.
Rotary disc, high performance control valves offer a double offset designed into the disc that lifts the disc out of the seat immediately upon actuation. This avoids wear on the seat and disc, reducing leakage and parts replacement. It also improves throttling by eliminating friction.
For more information, review the tech manual below:
Here is a quick overview of one of the most popular, and universally specified, electric actuators - the ROTORK IQ Series.
The IQ electric actuator features include ROTORK's unique double-sealed enclosure, ‘non-intrusive' infra-red commissioning, data-logging, predictive maintenance, Bluetooth® communications interface and absolute encoder.
The IQ functionality and reliability is available for valves of virtually every size and description, including multi-turn (rotary), quarter-turn, isolating and modulating, with watertight and hazardous area approvals to all internationally recognized standards.
Selective Catalytic Reduction
(courtesy of Wikipedia)
Selective catalytic reduction (SCR) is a means of converting nitrogen oxides, also referred to as NOx with the aid of a catalyst into diatomic nitrogen, N2, and water, H2O. A gaseous reductant is added to a stream of flue or exhaust gas and is absorbed on to a catalyst.
Commercial selective catalytic reduction systems are typically found on large utility boilers, industrial boilers, and municipal solid waste boilers and have been shown to reduce NOx by 70-95%. More recent applications include diesel engines, such as those found on large ships, diesel locomotives, gas turbines, and even automobiles.
CTi Controltech manufactures custom SCR systems and would be glad to discuss your requirements.
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Here is a presentation made to the Pacific Northwest International Section of the Air & Waste Management Association outlining the advantages of PEMS (predictive emissions monitoring systems) over stack flow devices.
The presentation was made by the president of CMC Solutions, a leading supplier of PEMS or predictive emission monitoring systems.
A PEMS can be configured, delivered and installed in 30-45 days. Installation of a PEMS requires the installation of a single computer with the DAS/PEMS software installed and interfaced to the boiler control system. Typically a one day installation and start up process.
PEMS have lower startup costs, normally one day including DAS.
PEMS require less on site training. PEMS training is usually 1 to 1 1⁄2 days plus DAS training.
PEMS should require no on site emergency service. A direct modem to the system takes care of 99% of all service requirements.
PEMS do not require dual range analyzers.
PEMS do not require EPA protocol calibration gases, piping, wiring, gas regulators or software to operate the auto-calibration sequence.
PEMS require no air source.
PEMS have no ongoing preventative maintenance requirements.
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