Noncompensated flow controls are simple valves that meter flow by restricting or throttling. The amount of flow that passes through an orifice and the pressure drop across it are directly related.

Process control valve flow characteristics make regular loop tuning a necessity. Understanding the basics can ease the frustration and ensure loop stability. But first, some basics about why this ...

Choked flow in control valves is a subject of serious concern for industrial users. The term is usually associated with destructive process conditions that can damage valve internals or expose ...