Valve automation dramatically improves control, precision and efficiency. While these advantages must be weighed against higher capital and operating costs, actuators are frequently found to be a cost-effective investment for most oil and gas applications. This white paper, courtesy of Flowserve, is excellently written and thorough.
TOPICS DISCUSSED
- Is automation right for your application?
- The actuator hierarchy
- Electric actuation
- Pneumatic actuation
- Hydraulic actuation
- Specialized actuators for pipeline applications
- Gas-powered actuators
- Electrohydraulic (EH) actuators
- Future developments
