EP0462126B1 - Stellantrieb für sicherheits- und regelventile - Google Patents

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EP0462126B1
EP0462126B1 EP90903765A EP90903765A EP0462126B1 EP 0462126 B1 EP0462126 B1 EP 0462126B1 EP 90903765 A EP90903765 A EP 90903765A EP 90903765 A EP90903765 A EP 90903765A EP 0462126 B1 EP0462126 B1 EP 0462126B1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
    • F01D—NON-POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT MACHINES OR ENGINES, e.g. STEAM TURBINES
    • F01D17/00—Regulating or controlling by varying flow
    • F01D17/10—Final actuators
    • F01D17/12—Final actuators arranged in stator parts
    • F01D17/14—Final actuators arranged in stator parts varying effective cross-sectional area of nozzles or guide conduits
    • F01D17/141—Final actuators arranged in stator parts varying effective cross-sectional area of nozzles or guide conduits by means of shiftable members or valves obturating part of the flow path
    • F01D17/145—Final actuators arranged in stator parts varying effective cross-sectional area of nozzles or guide conduits by means of shiftable members or valves obturating part of the flow path by means of valves, e.g. for steam turbines
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
    • F01D—NON-POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT MACHINES OR ENGINES, e.g. STEAM TURBINES
    • F01D21/00—Shutting-down of machines or engines, e.g. in emergency; Regulating, controlling, or safety means not otherwise provided for
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
    • F01D—NON-POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT MACHINES OR ENGINES, e.g. STEAM TURBINES
    • F01D21/00—Shutting-down of machines or engines, e.g. in emergency; Regulating, controlling, or safety means not otherwise provided for
    • F01D21/16—Trip gear
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T137/00—Fluid handling
    • Y10T137/7722—Line condition change responsive valves
    • Y10T137/7758—Pilot or servo controlled
    • Y10T137/7761—Electrically actuated valve

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  • the invention relates to an actuator for safety and control valves of safety stations for metering energy flows in the form of gases, vapors or water, in particular in thermal or industrial power plants, according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the object of the invention is to design it in such a way that a safety station with a positive or a negative direction of action can be implemented in principle.
  • the security of so-called bypass stations is to be increased, the operating times are to be shortened, the connected loads of the actuators are to be reduced and finally a favorable pricing is to be achieved without loss of functionality.
  • FIG. 1 The function of the safety station with its own medium-operated safety function in the positive direction of action is shown in FIG. 1.
  • a steam valve with the housing 1 is flown against the throttle body 3 (here, for example, a parabolic throttle body) via the inlet connection 2.
  • the steam exerts an axial force on the throttle body 3, the spindle 4 and the spindle nut 5, which is proportional to the effective throttle body cross section and the pressure difference between the inlet connector 2 and the outlet connector Is 6 and acts in the up direction.
  • the axial force generated by the own medium (steam) is converted into a torque in the non-self-locking - in contrast to conventional spindle nuts - and rotatably mounted spindle nut 5, which is transmitted to the output shaft journal 8 of the actuator via the spindle nut housing 7, which is firmly connected to the spindle nut 5.
  • the torque reaches the planetary gear stage 11, on the one hand, to the non-self-locking worm stage 9, which, in contrast to conventional planetary gears, is braked with the brake device 10 when the pressure is below the safety pressure, and on the other hand to the self-locking worm stage 12 and is compensated there .
  • the actuator motor 13 also acts on this self-locking worm stage 12 and, in normal operation — controlled by the control technology — effects the adjustment of the throttle body 3.
  • the function of the worm stage 12, the effect of the control motor 13 (also referred to as a drive or servomotor), the torque-dependent control by moving the worm and pressing in the torque spring 14 correspond to the previously proven actuator technology (e.g. Siemens actuators).
  • the mechanical coupling of the brake magnets 16 to the brake device 10 in connection with the springs 17 is constructed in such a way that the drop of a brake magnet causes the brake device 10 to be safely vented.
  • the axial thrust generated by the internal medium (steam) and acting via the throttle body 3 and the valve spindle 4 is converted into a torque in the non-self-locking spindle nut 5 and sets the spindle nut 5, spindle nut housing 7, output shaft journal 8, planetary gear stage 11 and non-self-locking worm stage 9 in a rotary motion.
  • the throttle body 3 and the valve spindle 4 move upward.
  • the valve is opened up to the open position.
  • the self-actuated opening process (safety stroke) is ended by braking the non-self-locking screw stage 9 via the braking device 10.
  • the self-actuated opening process can take place from the firing position and from any intermediate position.
  • the self-actuated opening process also takes place when the control motor 13 is actuated simultaneously in the closed direction when the pressure switch 15 is open.
  • the compensation takes place via the planetary gear stage 11.
  • control motor 13 If the control motor 13 is actuated simultaneously in the open direction (safety direction) when the safety stroke has been triggered, then this actuating movement is additionally superimposed on the self-actuated opening process.
  • This causes the pawl 19 of a directional lock RG, which engages in the toothed ratchet wheel or ratchet wheel 10a 'of the braking device 10 and only releases this in the direction of rotation generated by the self-actuated opening process (safety stroke).
  • the ratchet wheel 10a ' is rotatably connected to the first brake disc 10a.
  • the function of the safety station with its own medium-operated safety function in the negative direction is shown in FIG. 2.
  • the steam valve with the housing 1 is flowed through from the inlet port 2a from above via the throttle body 3a (here, for example, a perforated throttle body).
  • the steam exerts an axial force on the throttle body 3a, the spindle 4 and the spindle nut 5, which is proportional to the effective throttle body cross section and the pressure difference between the inlet nozzle 2a and the outlet nozzle 6a and acts in the closed direction.
  • the steam forces act in the closing direction of the throttle body 3a.
  • the safety movement of the throttle body 3a also takes place in this direction, so that now the free-wheel rotation of the directional lock RG takes place in the clockwise direction f4 (in the example according to FIG. 1, the free-wheel rotation takes place in the counter-clockwise direction f3).
  • the actuator according to FIG. 2 is constructed like that according to FIG. 1, therefore the same parts are provided with the same reference numerals, and the functional sequence is analogous.
  • the mechanical coupling of the brake magnets 16 to the brake device 10 in connection with the springs 17 is constructed in such a way that the drop of a magnet causes the brake device 10 to be ventilated safely.
  • the axial thrust generated by the internal medium (steam) and acting via the throttle body 3a and the valve spindle 4 is converted into a torque in the non-self-locking spindle nut 5 and sets the spindle nut 5, spindle nut housing 7, output connector 8, planetary gear stage 11 and non-self-locking worm stage 9 in a rotary movement.
  • the throttle body 3a and the valve spindle 4 move downward. The valve is closed until at least one of the switching contacts on the pressure monitors 15 remains open.
  • the self-actuated closing process (safety stroke) is ended by braking the non-self-locking screw stage 9 via the braking device 10.
  • the self-actuated closing process can from the end position and from any intermediate layer.
  • the self-actuated closing process also takes place if, when the pressure switch 15 is open, the control motor 13 is actuated simultaneously in the open direction.
  • the compensation takes place via the planetary gear stage 11.
  • the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 3 also relates to a safety station which is suitable for reducing and metering energy flows (gases, water) in process engineering, and at the same time for reliably protecting the system systems from excess pressure, specifically with a self-actuated safety function in the opening direction.
  • a safety station which is suitable for reducing and metering energy flows (gases, water) in process engineering, and at the same time for reliably protecting the system systems from excess pressure, specifically with a self-actuated safety function in the opening direction.
  • the safety station essentially consists of an operating line and two additional safety lines.
  • the safety stroke can be triggered both via the operating line and via each individual safety line.
  • the operating line consists of a motorized actuator, a non-self-locking spindle nut and the actuator Throttle body together.
  • the two additional, independent, safety lines are arranged between the spindle nut and the actuator of the operating line. They consist of braked, non-self-locking thread steps. In the braked state, the safety lines form a rigid connection between the spindle nut and the actuator of the operating line. In accordance with the direction of flow of the throttle body in the actuator, the safety stroke is actuated by the own medium.
  • the motorized actuator is a modification of the proven Siemens two-motor drive with planetary gear.
  • the previous point of engagement of the overdrive motor - a self-locking worm stage - is replaced by a non-self-locking worm stage with an electromagnetic braking device on the worm shaft.
  • this non-self-locking worm stage remains braked, when the safety function responds, the brake device releases and releases the worm stage for the operating stroke's own-medium-operated safety stroke.
  • the torque required to carry out the safety stroke via the operating line is brought to the motorized actuator by the internal medium via the throttle body, the valve spindle, the spindle linkage, the braked safety lines and the non-self-locking spindle nut.
  • the safety stroke is carried out via the safety strands by releasing the associated brake devices on the spindle nuts of the non-self-locking thread stages of the safety strands.
  • the spindle shafts which are secured against rotation, are pressed into the nuts by the force of their own medium, causing them to rotate when the brake is released, thereby enabling the actuator to be opened safely.
  • Both Safety lines work completely independently of each other. To safely open the actuator, it is sufficient to release the brake device on a safety line.
  • the operating line BS essentially consists of a motorized actuator, a non-self-locking spindle nut 5 and the actuator 1, 3.
  • the two safety lines SSt 1, SSt 2 each consist of a brakeable, non-self-locking screw stage 20a, 23; 20b 23, which are coupled via a suitable spindle linkage 4a, 4b between the spindle nut 5 and the actuator 1, 3.
  • a spring element 22 is inserted in the longitudinal axis of the spindle 4 between the safety lever 4a and the housing bridge 4b of the spindle rod assembly.
  • a steam valve with the housing 1 is flown against the throttle body 3 (here, for example, a parabolic throttle body) via the inlet connection 2.
  • the steam exerts an axial force on the throttle body 3, the spindle 4, the spindle linkage in the form of a safety lever 4a and a housing bridge 4b, the safety spindles 20a and 20b and the spindle nut 5, which is proportional to the effective throttle body cross section and the pressure difference between the inlet connector 2 and is the outlet nozzle 6 and acts in the up direction.
  • the self-operated opening process (safety stroke) of the operating line BS can take place from the end position and from any intermediate position.
  • the operating medium-operated opening process (safety stroke) of the operating line BS also takes place when the control motor 13 is actuated simultaneously in the closed direction when the pressure switch contact 15a is open.
  • the compensation takes place via the planetary gear stage 11.
  • two independent safety lines SSt 1, SSt 2, which essentially consist of the non-self-locking safety spindles 20a and 20b with the associated brake magnets 16b and 16c, are connected.
  • the safety spindles 20a, 20b are in the extended state (corresponding to the position shown).
  • the two safety spindles are braked via the associated safety spindle nuts 23 and the brake magnets 16b and 16c.
  • the brake magnets 16b or 16c are de-energized by the pressure monitors 15b or 15c responding, then the rigid connection between the spindle linkages 4a and 4b is released.
  • the force of the own medium then pushes the tiltable spindle linkage 4a with the safety spindle 20a or 20b upward through the rotating safety spindle nuts via the first spindle section 4.1.
  • the throttle body 3 can always reach the open position as soon as the safety stroke is triggered via a line (operational or safety line). Of course, this also applies when two or three lines are activated at the same time.
  • the safety lines can also be checked separately via the hand switches 18b and 18c and the brake magnets 16b and 16c. Here, the check is also possible below the security pressure.
  • At least one brake magnet 16a downstream of a pressure monitor 15a is provided, which locks or releases the overdrive device SG, and that at least one additional safety line SSt 1 downstream of a further pressure monitor 15b is provided, which is provided with means 16b, 20a, 4a is provided for moving a first spindle section 4.1 having the throttle body 3 into the open position relative to a spring-elastic (spring 22) coupled to the first spindle section 4.1, which has the non-self-locking spindle drive, when a pressure switch trigger signal is present.
  • Two additional safety lines SSt 1, SSt 2 are shown.
  • the first spindle section 4.1 is coupled to the second spindle section 4.2 via a compression spring arrangement 22.
  • a safety lever 4a is articulated to the end of the first spindle section 4.1 facing away from the throttle body 3, with at least one free end to which an auxiliary spindle 20a, 20b, which runs essentially parallel to the valve spindle 4, is articulated via an elongated hole joint.
  • the sub-spindle 20a, 20b includes a non-self-locking sub-spindle drive with at least a first brake disc 24 which is mounted around the spindle nut 23 and a second brake magnet 16b, which normally holds the sub-spindle 20a on its brake disc 24 and, in the event of a trigger signal being supplied by the associated pressure switch 15b Spindle nut 23 for rotation and the secondary spindle 20a for axial movement.
  • Safety levers 4a in the form of a rocker are designed with two arms, and an auxiliary spindle 20a, 20b, each with an auxiliary spindle drive, is articulated at its two free ends, the housing 25 of the two auxiliary spindle drives and their associated brake magnets 16b, 16c via a housing bridge 4b and the housing bridge 4b are firmly connected to the second spindle section 4.2 of the valve spindle 4.
  • the planetary gear stage is generally designated B in Figures 4 to 6, it has two diametrically opposed planet gears b1 and b2, which mesh on their inner circumference with the sun gear A and mesh their outer circumference with an internal toothing of the ring gear C.
  • the latter is part of the overdrive device SG, i.e. if the latter is released by the brake magnet, the output shaft pivot can rotate via the worm drive 9 (FIGS. 1-3) without braking; the throttle body 3 reaches its open position (FIGS. 1 and 3) or its closed position (FIG. 2).
  • the table according to FIG. 6 initially shows that in normal operation the sun gear A is driven and the planetary stage B is entrained, whereas the overdrive device SG is braked.
  • the internal ring gear of C represents a fixed runway for the planet gears b1, b2.
  • an auxiliary closing spring 27, designed as a helical compression spring, is inserted between a collar 28 of the spindle 4 and the holding body 29 fixed to the housing. It has the task of preventing the throttle body 3 from fluttering at low differential pressures between inlet connector 2 and outlet connector 6.

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