INTRODUCTION

This assignment requires students to design a new process application that involves
mixing a liquid with two dry materials to make a polymer additive that is used in
making rubber product. This application will involve a series of three 1000 gallons
tank that will hold raw materials. The tank that holds the liquid is heated with steam
jacket. The temperature sensor is needed to maintain the liquid in desired
temperature. A mixing tank is mounted on a rail and it moved under each tank to
receive its 200 pounds of the dry ingredient and 100 gallons of the liquid ingredient
that will be mixed together to form the polymer additive. The mixing tank must stop at
exactly the correct position precisely below each tank so that it can receive the
proper amount of each ingredient.
The job is to research the actuator needed for this system and recommend which
ones you would use and explain the detail of its characteristic.

Valve for dry material

Valve for liquid
Valve for steam pressure
Motor for mixing tank
Motor for conveyor

SELECTION OF ACTUATOR

1. VALVE FOR DRY MATERIAL

There are 2 valves that are placed for both tank (dry material).Pinch valve
was chosen as the suitable valve which is the location are inlet (for the dry
material to flow in) and outlet (for the dry material to flow out to the mixing
tank).

Pinch Valve for inlet

Pinch valve
for outlet

PINCH VALVE

Ideal solutions where shut-off and control applications involve abrasive or

corrosive slurries, powders or coarse substances.
With enclosed, open, sealed and general line valve bodies.
PVE (enclosed body) and PV (open body) pinch valves are ideal for
demanding flow control and shut-off applications.

OPERATING PRINCIPLE
In the open position, valves are at full bore with no flow restrictions. During
closing, two pinch bars squeeze the sleeve shut on the centerline.

Benefits:

Full bore structure with 100 % tight shut-off.

The inside sleeve is the only part in contact with the process medium.

Self-cleaning, valves provide seal tight shut-off even if solids have built up on the
sleeve wall. When compressed, any crystallized particles flake off the sleeve
surface.

Inside sleeve tailored to suit specific process conditions

2. VALVE FOR LIQUID

For liquid filling process we use two ball valve at different position. Valve 1 is place
at the inlet of the liquid and the valve 2 place at the outlet of the liquid. We choose the
ball valve compare to the other valves because it is easier to handle which is can
shutoff or open in the limited time. Besides that this ball valve can be use in the harsh
condition and at high temperature.
Ball valve
inlet

Ball valve
outlet

Figure above shows positon of ball valve

Figure above shows the ball valve

Ball valves are designed with a ball inside the valve. The ball has a hole through the
middle so that when the hole is in line with both ends of the valve, flow will occur.
When the valve is closed by turning the ball 90 degrees, the hole is perpendicular to
the ends of the valve, and therefore flow is blocked. Ball valves are very durable and
usually have excellent shutoff even after years of use. They are generally preferred
over globe valves in shutoff applications. The main limitation for ball valves is
proportional control because of the large amount of flow that the ball allows.

3. VALVE FOR STEAM PRESSURE

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For steam inlet valve, one of the valves that are suitable to be use is the
double seated globe valve. This valve is able to operate with steam of up to
180 oC. This valve can operate with water, air, and also steam. This valve is
easy serviceability and has low price due to replaceable soft seal and also
safe relief of the actuator spring without having to use spring clamping device.

Figure show the double seated globe valve

For the principle of operation of this valve, the process medium flows through
the valve in the direction indicated by the narrow in the flow-to-open direction.
The valve plug position determines the cross-sectional area between the seat
and the plug.
For safety purposes, this valve will have its own fail-safe position. So, this
valve have a fail-close function or in other word air-to-open. The valve is close
upon air supply failure to ensure safety of the workplace.

4. MOTOR FOR MIXING TANK

Motor used in mixing tank is D-050 Portable Mixer by Sharpe mixers. It power
is 0.33 Horsepower motor, 110/220 Volt, single-phase. The motor produce
1750 rpm. The high speed of the impellers create localized high-velocity
eddies (high shear) where it necessary for many application such as
dispersing and dissolving dry powder into solution.

The motor mixer also have some protection for eliminate corrosion and
prevent marring the mixer shaft. The main reason D-050 mixer being choose
is because of it easy to mount on tank, that mixer is portable and easy to reclamp at flange of the tank.
Motor mixer

5. MOTOR FOR CONVEYOR

For the conveyor motor,AC Gear Motor (IP65 rated) made by Brother is used.
It offer superior resistance to water ingress and harsh chemicals used. These
motor also offer high torque with greater energy saving. It gearmotors feature
hardened steel hypoid gear that can transfer higher loads at greater speeds
due to the gradual engagement of the teeth and smooth transfer of the load.

IP65 washdown AC gear motors offer superior resistance to water ingress and
harsh environments used in food processing plants.

Protects against pressure jets of water

Protects against dust and harsh environments
Terminal Boxes are specially designed, sealed and gasketed.
Complete with stainless steel IP65 cord grip.

Lightweight and Compact

Die cast aluminum gear housings and motors make these AC gear motors
and reducers light in weight, allowing engineers to design more economical
mounting provisions.

Longer Life
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Compared to a spur gear of approximately the same pitch diameter, Helical

gears can transfer high loads at greater speeds. This is due to the gradual
engagement of the teeth and smooth transfer of the load.

Maintenance Free
High-quality synthetic grease is used in all gearboxes. They are filled at the
factory and do not require maintenance filling or level checks. This saves
valuable time at set up and eliminates concern for costly oil disposal required
by the EPA.

High Durability Finish

Electrocoat paint is standard for these AC gear motors and provides higher
durability and superior resistance vs. traditional painting or powder coat
finishes and can also be considered for harsher environments.

Motor
conveyor

REFERENCE
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Pinch valve
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK9WqskDjBk
https://www.biochemfluidics.com/pdf/pinch-valve-brochure.pdf
http://www.onyxvalve.com/products_pinchValves.php
http://www.pinch-valve.com/en/products/air-operated-pinch-valves.html

Ball valve
http://controltrends.org/2009/12/globe-valves-vs-ball-valves/
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Double seated globe valve

http://www.samson.de/pdf_en/t81400en.pdf

motor for mixing tank

http://www.sharpemixersstore.com/D_050_Portable_Mixer_p/d-050.htm
http://www.sharpemixers.com/brochures/sharpe-port_09a.pdf

motor for conveyor

http://www.orientalmotor.com/applications/conveyor-belt.html
http://www.orientalmotor.com/products/ac-motors/high-torque-brother-ac-gearmotors.html
http://catalog.orientalmotor.com/item/ac-motors-gearmotors-/otors-induction-motorsbrother-ac-induction-motors/h2l50l12x-bml4n?
&plpver=11&origin=keyword&by=prod&filter=0
http://www.orientalmotor.com/products/ac-motors/high-torque-brother-acgearmotors.html#content
http://www.orientalmotor.com/products/pdfs/2012-2013/C/Brother-Mid_Full.pdf

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