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Exercise F - Manual operation of Proportioning Solenoid
Valve
Objective
To manually control the level of water in the process vessel using a pressure sensor
to monitor the level with a Proportioning Solenoid Valve (PSV) controlling inflow to
the vessel.
Overview
For simple processes with limited input parameters that occur over a short time
period, manual control may be the simplest and easiest method of process control.
This exercise investigates manual control of a single input, input flow rate, to control
a single parameter, fluid level.
Equipment Required
PCT40 bench with large process vessel, inner cylinder and supplied flexible tubing.
Equipment set up
Ensure that the apparatus has been set up according to the Installation section.
Ensure that the inlet connector for the apparatus (on the right of the plinth behind the
pressure regulator) is connected to a suitable mains water supply. Check that the
central cylinder is securely in position inside large process vessel. Using a suitable
length of tubing, connect the self-sealing connection socket on the base of the large
process vessel to the quick release connection on the valve SOL1 at the front right of
the plinth.
The drain valve at the end of the plinth should be directed to a drain and left open.
Solenoid valves 2 and 3 should be connected to a suitable drain using the tubing
supplied. The drain valve in the base of the large process vessel should also be
connected directly to drain using flexible tubing.
Connect the apparatus to a suitable PC on which the software has been installed
using the pale grey USB cable supplied. The flat connector on the cable connects to
the PC, usually via a socket at the back. The other end connects to the socket on the
orange panel on the front of the plinth. Check that the PC is working and switched
on.
Procedure
Switch on mains power to the console. Valve PSV is Normally Closed, so flow into
the large process vessel will not occur until the valve is in operation.
Run the PCT40 software and select Section 2: Level Control (inflow).
Partially close the drain valve on the bottom of the large process vessel to slightly
reduce the outlet flow rate.
Select ‘Configure’ from the Sample menu, and set sampling to Automatic at intervals
of 10 seconds, with duration as Continuous.
In the software, click in the control box for the Proportioning Solenoid Valve (PSV)
and enter a value of 100%. This will fully open the valve. Observe that water flows
into the large process vessel.
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