Industrial process valves are used in instrumentation and process lines for a broad range of applications. Multiple sensors and instruments are required to measure pressure, temperature, flow, humidity and indication of position/state. When integrated into the process line, each of these instruments is a possible leakage source. Additionally, most of these instruments are not aligned with industry 4.0 applications and benefits.
Online monitoring, control and management of various processes can enable immediate response for safety events, facilitate machine learning and enable machinery and manufacturing optimization. The obvious place to implement this level of control is within process valves, a key element in the flow control of the system.
To address this, one of the major areas of innovation we are working on is IIoT valves. Our in-house incubator has already been recognized with multiple awards for the IoTH800 Smart Valve.