The Use and Misuse of Pressure Regulators

In spite of its operational simplicity, the self-actuated regulator can be misapplied. The author discusses droop, stability and range-ability—an understanding of these factors reduces the chance of a poor application. He also reviews noisy operation, sizing, economics and other aspects of the regul...

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Main Author: R. L. Moore
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 1969-06-01
Series:Measurement + Control
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/002029406900200603
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