Common Terms Used in Control Valve Applications

In the application of the control valve, many terminologies are used that may sometimes sound confusing and ambiguous but refers to distinct components, devices and processes. Here we introduce some of these common terms to aid understanding of the application of control valves:

Actuator
An actuator is a pneumatic, hydraulic or electrically powered device which supplies force and motion to open or close a valve. see Control Valve Actuators: Basic types and Designs.

Bench-set
Bench-set is the calibration of the actuator spring range of a control valve, to account for the in service process forces. see Control Valve Actuator Bench-Set and Valve Stroking

Closure member
This is the movable part of a control valve that is positioned in the flow path to
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