Valve stem thrust measurement system

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1994-06-28

1995-09-26

Hepperle, Stephen M.

Valves and valve actuation

Electrically actuated valve

Rotary electric actuator

7386249, 73862621, G01L 512

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054536260

ABSTRACT:
A motor-operated-valve control system has a load cell positioned between a thrust bearing and a thrust seat in a stem housing of a motor-operated valve. The load cell is preferably toroidal with a stem-access aperture. Electrical leads from the load cell can be interfaced with readout and remote-control instrumentation.

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