In today’s rapidly changing landscape, efficiency, safety and reliability are more important than ever. One essential component in achieving these goals in various industries is through valve automation. Whether you are operating an oil terminal, managing a water treatment plant, or running a manufacturing facility, understanding valve automation can help improve your system’s performance and minimize downtime.
In this simple guide, we will explain what valve automation is, why it matters, and how Trisome can help you implement smarter solutions.
What Is Valve Automation?
Valve automation is achieved by adding mechanical and/or electrical devices to a valve to allow it to be controlled automatically. Instead of manual operation, automated valves respond to signals from control systems that allows them to be operated remotely. This eliminates the need for a physical personnel to be onsite at the valve’s physical location.
Valves can be automated using:
- Electric Actuators (Powered by electricity and motors)
- Pneumatic Actuators (Powered by air and mechanical parts)
- Hydraulic Actuators (Powered by hydraulic fluids and mechanical parts)
Each automation method differs based on your operational requirements, factors like opening and closing speed, pressure and the environment your valve is located in.
Why Is Valve Automation Important?
- Safety
In industries handling hazardous or volatile materials, automating valves can reduce risks by allowing remote operations, emergency shutdowns based on control panel settings and faster overall reaction times. - Efficiency
Instead of waiting of manual operation of a valve, systems can react instantly to changes as they are detected. This reduces waiting time required for an operations personnel to manually operate a valve. - Reliability
Manual operation can lead to human error and inconsistent performance over time. Automated valve systems offer reliable and repeatable operation. This minimizes unexpected failures and ensures your critical processes run as intended.
How Trisome Can Help with Valve Automation
At Trisome, we specialize in creating complete valve automation packages. With over 30 years of experience, we provide:
- Selection, sizing, and supply of valves and actuators.
- Customization to meet specific project needs.
- Installation, testing, and commissioning services.
- Retrofit solutions for upgrading manual valves to automated systems.
- Preventive maintenance to keep your systems running smoothly.
Whether you need a single automated valve or a full system overhaul, our team will work closely with you to deliver reliable, safe, and efficient solutions.