Precision

Back Pressure Regulators

Hygienic FD Series
Back Pressure Regulators
Precision is now available in Hygienic Design Holds stable pressure at set-point from the lowest to the highest flow rate Improves flow control by isolating pressure variations

EB5FD8 - SS316L with 1 Tri-Clamp Fittings

Dome Loaded Design Manual Adjustment

Matches your process pressure 1:1 to the pressure applied to the top reference port Use manual regulator to provide set-point Use electronic pressure regulator to provide set-point

Computer Automated Control

Example of Liquid Product Blending

Pressure range 1 psig to 150 psig Ultra wide flow range (1000:1 turndown) Temperatures up to 100 C Standard 316L Stainless Steel Body FKM (Viton) diaphragm std / PTFE/Glass available Tri-Clamp fittings or weld tube stub ends Crevice-free; drainable in vertical position

Unique Diaphragm Regulator Technology:

5X more Precise than standard Pressure Regulators Dome loaded for manual or electronic control Elegant frictionless design Suitable for ultra-pure, hygienic, and aggressive chemicals
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Unmatched Precision . . . .
The Equilibar back pressure regulator is an exciting breakthrough in precision pressure control. Designed for critical and demanding processes, the patented Equilibar offers unmatched precision across a wide range of pressures and flow rates.

Sensitivity and Precision Our Key Performance Advantage

Traditional backpressure regulators use springs to gradually open up as the overpressure is used to compress the spring. The Equilibar back pressure regulator uses only a frictionless flexible diaphragm to modulate the presure. It fully opens in less than 1% overpressure in most applications. Our multiple orifices allow us to control over incredibly wide flow rate ratios - over 1000:1 ratios in most applications - and handle two phase flows. Equilibar back pressure technology is protected by US and foreign patents.

1/4 GS4 SS16 back pressure regulator with manual set-point regulator

How the Equilibar Back Pressure Regulator Works

The Equilibar Precision Back Pressure Regulator works like a fluid transistor by forming a unique force balance on a flexible diaphragm between three separate pressures. The fluid inlet pressure and the downstream outlet pressure exist on the wetted side of the diaphragm. The pilot set-point applies pressure on the nonwetted side. The lower pressure of the outlet tries to hold the diaphragm in a leak-tight seal with the orifices. However, any slight excess between the fluid inlet pressure and the pilot set-point pressure quickly overwhelms these seating forces and pulls the diaphragm away from the orifices. The pilot set-point pressure acts in a 1:1 ratio to set the pressure to be controlled on the inlet port. As shown at right, this pilot pressure can be supplied by either an electro-pneumatic regulator or a manual regulator.

2 Set-Point Options
ElectroPneumatic Regulator Manual Pressure Regulator

E/P

- OR Pilot (Reference)

Diaphragm

Inlet

Outlet
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In-Line FD Series features

4 For gas, liquid, and mixed phase processes 3

Precision Back Pressure Regulator

2 1/8" NPT Reference Port C 1

Hygienic FD Series

Hygienic design:
No Crevices D <32Ra Finish Drains Fully
A

A' (Tube Stub)

EB1FD4 - SS316L with 1/2 Tri-Clamp Fittings

A (Tri-Clamp)

In-Line FD Body
Model Inlet / Outlet Port Reference Port Body Materials Dim A Dim A (Tube Stub) Dim B Dim C Dim D Max Std Pressure (psig) 2.0 (51) 6.0 (152) 7.0 (178) 9.0 (229) 0.96 (25) 1.98 (50) 1.98 (50)
2.52 (64)

Cv Range (precision) Min1 1E-7 1E-3 1E-2 1E-2 Max 0.8 1.0 8 12 19

3.56inch (mm)
VIEW A-A 6mm ID EB1FD4 SCALE .75

EB1FD4 10mm ID EB5FD8 EB6FD12 EB8FD16

B

1/2 Tri-Clamp 1 Tri-Clamp 1.5 Tri-Clamp 2 Tri-Clamp SS316L (std.) Hastelloy C & Other

3.4 (86) 1/8 NPT 8.1 (204) 9.1 (230) 11.1 (280)

N/A 5.9 (151) 6.8 (173) 8.8 (223)

1.4 (36) 2.4 (61) 2.7 (69) 3.6 (91)

150

Available Diaphragms
Material FKM (Viton) reinforced
A

Pressure Range 1 psig to 150 psig 5 psig to 150 psig

3.51E-05

1 - Minimum Cv dependant on diaphragm and set-point pressure DRAWN

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CHECKED QA

2/12/2013

PTFE/Glass

EB1F4 Water Performance Trials 6mm ID/Viton Diaphragm

TITLE MFG APPROVED

Pressure Stability and Precision 4 Over Varying Flow

3.51E-04

Flow, SCFM 3.51E-03

3.51E-02 C
SCALE

SIZE

DWG NO

3.51E-01 300 1
SHEET

B
1

45 40 35
Inlet Pressure, psi g

OF

Equilibar regulators feature ultra sensitive diaphragm operated back pressure technology that is able to control pressure with high precision over a wide range of flows. Most back pressure regulators vary signficantly with changes in process flow. The stability of the Equilibar regulator is unmatched in the industry. The graph on the right illustrates the pressure control over 3 -4 orders of liquid flow at various set points.

250

25 20 15 10 50 5 0 1 10 150

100

Various Set Points: 5, 20, 40 Psig

100 Flow, ml/min 1000

0 10000

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Inlet Pressure, Kpa g

30

200

Angled FD Series Features

For gas, liquid, and mixed phase processes 4 Optional double inlet porting design Hygenic: No Crevices D <32Ra Finish drains fully

Precision Back Pressure Regulator

3 2

Hygienic FD Series

EB4FD8 - SS316L with 1 Tube Stub inlet

B C A

EB4FD8 - SS316L with two 1 Tri-Clamp inlets (available with one or two inlets)

Inlet Outlet (Bottom)

Optional 2nd Inlet

Angled FD Body
Model Inlet Port(s)1 Outlet Port Reference Port Body Materials Dim A Dim B

Max Std Pressure

Max Custom Pressure (psig)

Cv Range (precision) Min2 Max 4.0

B
1 Tri-Clamp or Tube Stub 2.5 TriClamp 1/8 NPT

inch (mm) SS316L 3.1 (180) 7.06 (79) 75

EB4FD8

150

1E-2

Available Diaphragms
Material Viton (reinforced) PTFE/Glass Pressure Range 1 psig to 150 psig 5 psig to 150 psig

Notes: 1 - Double or Single Inlet Port Options Jeff Jennings 2 - Minimum Cv dependant on diaphragm and set-point pressure
DRAWN CHECKED QA MFG APPROVED

11/19/2004
TITLE

SIZE

Example of Liquid Pump Control

Equilibar Precision Back Pressure Regulator

Applications 3

SCALE

I R I

To Application

The FD series is specifically designed for a variety of gas, mixed phased and liquid applications where high precision and sanitary or crevice free internals are a must. An example of a typical liquid pump control application can be seen in the schematic on the left. The dual inlet port allows for easy inline mounting from the pump to the application.

Drop out Tank Set Point Controler

Pump

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