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Third generation smart control valve

24 August 2009

Flowserve has developed StarPac 3, a new version of its Valtek StarPac smart control valve.

According to the company, the StarPac 3 is the only fully integrated smart control valve on the market providing full proportional integral derivative (PID) control. The StarPac 3 smart control valve features built-in process sensors, microprocessor-based control, and a high-accuracy digital positioner.

Improvements to the new smart control valve include an explosion-proof housing, USB and infrared interface, updated electronics, stainless-steel options and enhanced positioner functions.

 

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