VALVE &. ACTUATOR TECHNOLOGY d A NMVALVE & ACTUATOR TECHNOLOGY WAYNE ULANSKT Here's a practical, one of a kind reference, that identifies, describes, and evaluates all the important valve and actuator products available to todays design engineers. Cov- ting materials, design, applications, and operating characteristics, the book pre sents the product lines of hundreds of ‘valve and actuator manufacturers. Comprehensive and up-to-date, this is the ‘only resource in print that provides an iudepth review of pneumatic, electric, ‘nd electrohydraulic actuators, hazardous ‘wea classificaions and standards used in both North America and Europe; and the key factors to be considered when adapting valves and actuators for specific ‘applications. Far more than just a catalog of valve and actuator products, the book is an authori- tative guide to utilizing more effectively the many advances in valve technology. For exanple, mechanical aad process ensi- neers alike wil ind design innovations for climinating fusitive emissions, better con- ‘tol of processes with electric actuators; intrinsically safe systems and much more. ‘Au entire chapter devoted to design basis ‘will prove iavaluable to engineers and technicians involved ia valve selection and fintenance. Consulting engineers can ise this sourcebook to assist them in selecting valves that wll best meet the spe- ial demands of conosive, control, temper- ‘ature, and divesting applications. (continued on back flap)(continued from font lap) VALVE & ACTUATOR TECHNOLOGY is a unique tool offering expert coverage of topics vital to mechanical design engineers and process control professionals. From ‘vahvesclection basics, linearshalt valves, and rotary-valve desigus...hrough pueu- avatic and electric acttators.t0 automated valve applications and installation meth= ods-it's all here between the covers of a singe job-tested engineering reference! About the Author Wayne Ulmski is vice president of Elo-matic, USA, a leading mamufacturer of automated valve systems. He has been involved in new product development, market research, taining programs, and ing design teams i the develep- ‘ment of rotay-lectric actuators ‘A frequent lecturer and author on valve ‘automation, his articles have appeared m publications such as Chemical Engineer- ing, Plant Engineering, end Measurement & Control, ‘Mr. Ulansk is also a course director at The Center for Professional Advancement, the ‘world’s largest private, non-degree educa tional institution, He is active in several professional and trade organizations, including the Manu- facturers Standardization Society, Valve ‘Manufacturers Association, and the Instru- ment Society of America