There are many applications where process tanks need to be kept under controlled vacuum conditions with different presets. An example is vacuum drying. vacuum distillation or vacuum extraction of essential oils and essential oils

The vacuum pressure regulator does not use springs. Instead, it uses a 1:1 set point pilot pressure on the dome to increase accuracy. This dome charging feature also makes computer automation easy by adding a separate electronic pressure regulator calibrated for the vacuum range. (gauge or absolute) (learn more about how it works).

How Does a Pressure Regulator Work in Closed Loop Mode:

In the schematic to the right, An electric pneumatic vacuum regulator (EPR) is connected to the vacuum pressure regulator to provide a 1:1 set point pilot signal. The EPR requires a vacuum supply. This is supplied by connecting to the EVR outlet or to a separate vacuum supply. In this example, the remote PID controller monitors the critical vacuum process and sends a signal to the EPR, which makes minor adjustments to the vacuum control valve regulator setpoint as needed.

However, unlike conventional vacuum valves, this is difficult to adjust and takes a long time to adapt to different flow conditions. The vacuum flow regulator adjusts internally quickly as the flow rate changes. Closed-loop tuning of the PID controller is not required but increases the overall accuracy of the system.

Featured Application: High Vacuum Computer Automation:

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Some vacuum applications require precise control at very high vacuums in the range of 100 microns of mercury (abs) or 0.1 mbar (abs). These conditions are difficult to control. But in a closed-loop environment, VR vacuum controllers can control high vacuum. This can be used alone in vacuum distillation or other vacuum analytical processes. Below is a video showing high vacuum automation with VR.

Vacuum filling operations require precise vacuum control for optimal performance. Controlled vacuum pressure is adjusted to remove air from the container to be filled prior to filling. The vacuum naturally draws the liquid into the container at a controlled rate. This ensures smooth filling and precise control over fill levels. containers in a less disruptive and more natural way. Then the liquid maintains its quality.

Automatic Vacuum Control Using Open-Loop Control:

A control framework wherein the control activity is absolutely autonomous of the result of the framework then it is called an open-circle control framework. A manual control framework is likewise an open-circle control framework.

The schematic above shows a simpler system where the batch controller adjusts the vacuum system according to process requirements, for example from a Ramp/Soak controller, as the vacuum pressure regulator generally provides a good match between pilot setpoint pressures and inlet pressure. Many applications do not require closed-loop control. Discuss your application parameters with our application engineers to determine if open-loop control is the right choice for your process.

The most accurate way to control the vacuum in this situation is to use a vacuum regulator valve to control the vacuum pressure up and down as conditions in the process or system change. When the container is full and the filling process has a lower vacuum requirement. The vacuum control must still be maintain so as not to interfere with the process.

Closed-Loop Control Without External PID Controller:

A Control system in which the result significantly affects the information amount in such a way that the info amount will change itself in light of the result produce is known as a shut circle control framework.

An open-circle control system can be change over into a shut circle control system by giving criticism. This input naturally rolls out appropriate improvements in the result because of outer aggravation.

Along these lines, a shut circle control system is called a programmed control system.

An electronic vacuum pressure regulator with a PID controller capable of monitoring an external pressure sensor is also available. In the schematic above the pressure sensor is connect directly to the EPR. Note that the EPR still requires a remote analog command signal, for example from an adjustable power supply.

Open Loop vs Closed Loop Control Systems

The table below compares open loop and closed-loop control systems.