The tutorial is of interest to any student studying control systems and in particular the ec module d227 control system engineering. During that time, auma has acquired a knowhow which cannot be surpassed. Valve types and features the three basic functions of valves are. Coupler valve stem set screw position indicator actuator yoke valve bonnet figure 7. Find auma valve related suppliers, manufacturers, products and specifications on globalspec a trusted source of auma valve information. A valve feather under spring pressure is seated in the valve body and exposed to system pressure. Intermittent duty s4 25 % modulating duty only bronze they can either be operated in. Similar to a printer driver, dtm is installed within the. Especially because the names of the ladder logic examples often are confusing and even misguiding.
Each valve is helium tested, class 100 white room cleaned and double bagged for high purity process needs. If not ordered explicitly with thread, the stem nut is unbored or with pi lot bore when delivered. Intelligent electric actuator intelligent electrohydraulic. Auma has been developing and building electric actuators and valve gearboxes for over 45 years. Degrease mounting surfaces at actuator and valvegearbox thoroughly. Energy sector, water industry, petrochemical industry and users from the most diverse industries worldwide rely on technologically sophisticated products by. And whether auma valve is normal temperature, medium temperature, or high temperature. Auma is one of the leading electric actuator manufacturers world wide. To select the correct valve to fulfill these functions properly, an outline of the different types of valves and.
Auma partturn gearboxes are used for operating partturn valves e. Auma is the worlds leading manufacturer of electric actuators and gear boxes. A special version for longer running is available for the s2 30 min duty. To adjust the open end stop, refer to figure 1, and complete the following instructions.
Valve functions and basic parts doehdbk1018293 valves valve body the body, sometimes called the shell, is the primary pressure boundary of a valve. Actuators manufactured by auma are suitable for all types of valves requiring multiturn, quarterturn, and linear actuation. Auma has been developing and building electric actuators and valve gearboxes for over 30 years. The fqm failsafe valve actuator opens and closes a valve in emergencies without a power supply. A wide variety of auma valve options are available to you, such as stainless steel, alloy, and brass. The manufacturer is not liable for any possible damage resulting from use in other than the designated applications.
Since 1 december 2011, it is part of the municipality aumaweidatal. Albanian arabic azerbaijani bulgarian chinese croatian czech danish dutch english english. Auma installs 400 electric actuators and gearboxes at. In 1993 auma moved to new premises and opened a fully fledged sales and technical center to cater for market demands. During that time auma has acquired expertise which cannot be surpassed. Manual operation directly with handwheel motor operation by electric multiturn actuator gearboxes are always provided with an input mounting flange. Further information technical data sheets, operating and maintenance instructions can be found on the auma website or accessed from the following link. Electric actuators for use in nuclear power plants nuclear exchange. Apply lubricant to input shaft of the valvegearbox. Auma norm operation instructions scope of these instructions. It serves as the principal element of a valve assembly because it is the framework that holds everything.
Auma valve, auma valve suppliers and manufacturers at. The key to successful sizing or selection of the right valve actuator for a job is communication. Indicated weight includes auma norm multiturn actuator with 3phase ac motor. That communication occurs between the specifier of the automated valve, the valve supplier and the actuator supplier. Valve actuators from auma actuators are the first to be officially certified by the profibus user group for use in systems based on this fieldbus. Saexsarex, manual force at handwheel at multiturn actuators. Auma have been developing and building electric actuators and valve gearboxes for 50 years and is one of the leading manufacturers in the industry. When rotary valves were introduced, they caused an upheaval in the market. Identify valve markings and explain valve name plates, component identifications, valve match markings, inspection reports, and bridge wall markings. Special versions for s4 50 % and s5 25 % are also available. Product finder products multiturn actuators actuators sa and sar variable speed actuators sav and sarv explosionproof actuators saex and sarex. Although conventional springs lose 80 percent of their torque across valve travel, the fqm provides virtually constant torque. Auma is one of the worldwide leading electric actuator manufacturers.
Actuators of the sa type range for openclose duty and positioning duty are rated for class a and b or types of duty s2 15 min. Flow control motorised control valve otorised control valve. Sasar, manual force at handwheel at multiturn actuators. This brochure provides an overview on auma products and services.
Auma electric actuators and gearboxes from the worlds. Actuator catalogue for auma switch electrical connector scribd. They are the most versatile products within the auma family. Auma south africa is a true fully owned subsidiary of. Take exact measurements of critical valve components using calipers, micrometers and torque wrenches. Valve and machine actuators an idea turns into a product. Entering the first 6 figures separated by a dot supplies you with the currently available version of the document in all available languages. Place actuator on the valvegearbox and use bolts with a minimum quality of 8. Sa operations instructions auma for valve automation. Instrumentation and control tutorial 2 electric actuators this is a stand alone tutorial on electric motors and actuators. Through a network of valve automation centers, existing valves and dampers can be automated either in the field or at the automation centers shop. Motorized valve actuator limit setting procedure on auma makes. Pratt offers a wide variety of actuator styles to suit a multitude of applications.
The selection process itself is straightforwardactuator manufacturers publish selection or technical data charts. Electrical actuators electrical actuator is an electromechanical device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. Electric multiturn actuators auma for valve automation. Electrical actuators for hydraulic steel structures and hydropower. A builtin rotary potentiometer detects the feedback. Ac actuator controls are also available with integral frequency converter converting them. Position the actuator on the valve bonnet, and use a 516 in. Worldwide 2,000 employees work in design, production, sales and service ensuring that our actuators, controls and gearboxes work reliably, robustly and safely. Auma valve control devices were installed at the al wasit gas programme, saudi aramcos development scheme for the arabiyah and hasbah offshore saudi arabian gas fields located in the arabian gulf. October 30, 2015 auma has installed more than 400 electric actuators and gearboxes as part of saudi aramcos al wasit gas programme. On completion of this tutorial, you should be able to do the following. Check whether bore and keyway correspond with the input shaft of the valve or gearbox. One other thing that causes good plc ladder logic examples to be so hard to find, is that ladder logic often is brand specific.
Auma manufactures a complete range of actuators for use in water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, pipelines and related facilities. Few parameters need to be defi ned via sliding switches during commissioning, e. Actuator catalogue for auma free download as pdf file. When the system pressure overcomes the spring pressure the valve feather will move in the seat creating an exit to. Incorporating a constantforce spring motor, the failsafe unit mechanically provides the required torque. Perform the basic procedure for installing soft, hard, and pressure sealed gaskets. Auma was founded in south africa in 1984 as a service center catering mainly for the power generation. The company has been manufacturing valve actuators and manual operators for over 45 years. There are 65 auma valve suppliers, mainly located in asia. A special version for longer running is available for the s2 30 min duty the modulating actuators of the sar range are rated for class c or types of duty s4 25 %.
Multiturn actuators with actuator controls auma matic basic amb 01. A lowpower electric dc motor is used so the valve is directly controlled from the electronics. In general, manual operation is required to remove the jammed. These instructions are valid for multiturn actuators of the type range sa 07. Rotate the handwheel to locate the valve in a midposition. A ladder logic example of a trafic light can, as an example, vary a lot. Actuators valve actuator spur gearboxes auma south. Auma worm gearboxes are used for the operation of partturn valves and special valves dampers, flue gas dampers, etc. The closest thing to a butterfly valve was a damper, and any mention of a ball valve before world war ii pertains to ballcheck valves. Most electric actuators operate through the interaction of magnetic fields and currentcarrying conductors to generate force.
Skill development on limit setting of auma electrical motorized valve actuator in the industries for the process controlling. Energy sector, water industry, petrochemical industry and users from the most diverse industries worldwide rely on technologically sophisticated products by auma. Auma is a town and a former municipality in the district of greiz, in thuringia, germany. Shorttime duty s2 15 min openclose duty and inchingpositioning. These operation instructions are only valid for clockwise closing, i. The plug valve was around, but it was not automated. If it still jams, the mentioned process will repeat until achieving set times. Call auma at the number listed above for the location of the automation center in your area. The pratt valve is available with manual, buried service, submersible service, hydraulic or pneumatic, and electric actuators. The motorised valve is equipped with an internal pid controller to control the valves position which is held on loss of power failsafe behaviour.