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Title:

Process modeling and control algorithm development for flow metering valve

Agreement Number:

EGP

Agreement Value:

$25,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 7, 2018 -

Organization:

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

Location:

Alberta, CA

Reference Number:

GC-2017-Q4-01064

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

Grant or Award spanning more than one fiscal year (2017-2018 to 2018-2019).

Recipient's Legal Name:

Li, Zukui (University of Alberta)

Program:

Engage Grants for universities

Program Purpose:

In most process industry applications such as chemical and petroleum processes, the final control element isx000D
usually a control valve, which has been identified as often the limiting element in improving performance ofx000D
the control loop. Wave Control System (WCS) is developing a new generation of control valve with meteringx000D
function to satisfy the metering requirement of crude oil and other fluids with various viscosity. Compared tox000D
the conventional valve, the proposed control valve with metering functions reduces the cost of installationx000D
significantly. In this project, a process model and control algorithm will be developed to enable WCS tox000D
complete development of the first stage of their flow and/or viscosity metering device. Successful completionx000D
of this project will improve the control loop performance and reduce the installation cost of sensors, actuatorsx000D
and associated pipelines. This will find essential applications in the Canadian process industry including oilx000D
and gas extraction, refinery and chemical industry for improved production efficiency and product quality.