EK General Aug 2020 (Q2)

With reference to pneumatically operated control valves: (a) State the reasons for fitting a valve positioner; (4) (b) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, valve hysteresis, stating how it affects the process; (3) (c) Describe how design and routine maintenance can limit hysteresis. (3)

Control system

Aug 2020 (Q2)