Overview
Chemical addition to a flowing liquid stream is an excellent control application for the US1000-00 Digital Loop Controller. In both water and waste water treatment, chlorine is added as a disinfectant. A residual chlorine analyzer provides the process variable to a closed loop PID controller. A chemical feed pump or gas chlorinator is controlled to maintain the desired chlorine level. The chlorine sensor may be located far downstream of the chemical injector, causing a long lag and deadtime before the desired chlorine level is detected. The inherent delay causes the controller to overshoot and undershoot the set point.
US1000 Control Strategy
The US1000-00 is a cost effective way to control chemical feed systems. To minimize the effects of the time delays, a feed forward flow signal can be applied to sense changes in flow rate and modify the output to the chemical feeder accordingly. This feed forward input can be adjusted for gain and bias. Refer to the block diagram below.
Start up is a snap. The US1000 is pre-configured to accept two 4- 20mADC inputs and transmit a 4- 20mADC control output. Additionally, there is a analog output of the process variable that can be connected to a recorder and three relays for low, high and high-high alarming. A 25.5VDC power supply is available to power the flow meter if desired. A RUN/STOP contact input from a flow switch can turn off the output to the chemical feeder if the flow is interrrupted.
Summary
Yokogawa's US1000-00 Digital Loop Controller has the versatility to be applied as a chemical feed controller. The feed forward flow input allows open loop (feed forward) control as well as the closed loop PID control action with an analyzer.
Industries
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Renewable Energy
Renewable energy helps protect the environment and brings both society and industry closer to the goal of achieving sustainability. However, compared to conventional energy sources, there are certain challenges that stand in the way of its rapid adoption, such as higher production costs and greater instability in the supply of power to the grid. As a leading company in the control and instrumentation business, Yokogawa has always striven to help its customers in various industries achieve stable operations and improve productivity in their plants. We provide solutions for renewable energy applications worldwide, thus contributing to the sustainable development goals.
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