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172-65588MA-02 (
PN-COS
Pneumatic Control Valve) 5 Sep 2014
Problem Symptom
Cause
Remedy
The piston rings are worn Replace with new piston
rings
The small hole in the
piston is clogged
Clean
There is a build-up of dirt
on the sliding surfaces of
the pilot valve, piston or
main valve
Clean
The setting for the motive
air is inappropriate
Check the motive air
supply line; check the set
pressure
Flow rate exceeds rated
flow rate
Check the flow rate,
replace with a larger size
The adjustment screw has
seized
Replace with a new
adjustment screw
The diaphragm is
distorted or damaged
Replace with a new
diaphragm
There is fluctuation in
steam consumption
Check the flow rate;
replace the
PN-COS-16
if
necessary
Adjustment is
difficult, and set
pressure varies
The
PN-COS-16
is
inappropriate for the
service conditions
(specifications)
Check the model
selection, replace the
PN-
COS-16
if necessary
The bypass valve is
leaking
Check, clean, and replace
with a new bypass valve if
necessary
The secondary
pressure
cannot be
adjusted or
increases
abnormally
Upon closing the
valves on the
secondary side,
the secondary
pressure abruptly
rises as high as
the primary
pressure
There is a build-up of dirt
on or damage to the pilot
valve seat or main valve
seat
Clean
Align
Replace if necessary
Occurs at low
steam demand
It is being used below the
minimum adjustable flow
rate
Replace with a smaller
size
There is too high a
reduction ratio (operated
at below 10% of the
primary pressure)
Use two-stage reduction
Hunting never stops
The
PN-COS-16
is
inappropriate for the
service conditions
(specifications)
Check the model
selection, replace the
PN-
COS-16
if necessary
Condensate is contained,
or the trap is blocked
Check the trap
Check the piping
Hunting or
chattering
occurs
Chattering never
stops
The
PN-COS-16
is
inappropriate for the
service conditions
(specifications)
Check the model
selection, replace the
PN-
COS-16
if necessary
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