The actual flow is dependent
upon electrical command signal
and valve pressure drop. The
flow for a given valve pressure
drop can be calculated using
the square root function for
sharp edge orifices.
The flow value Q calculated in
this way should not exceed an
average flow velocity of 100
ft/s in ports P, A, B and T.
∆p
Q = Q
N
∆p
N
Q [gpm] = calculated flow
Q
N
[gpm] = rated flow
∆p [psi] = actual valve
pressure drop
∆p
N
[psi] = rated valve
pressure drop
If large flow rates with high
valve pressure drops are
required, an appropriate higher
pilot pressure has to be chosen
to overcome the flow forces.
An approximate value can be
calculated as follows:
p
x
≥ 5.6 • 10
-2
• • ∆p
Q [gpm] = max. flow
∆p [psi] = valve pressure
drop with Q
A
k
[in
2
] = spool drive area
p
x
[psi] = pilot pressure
The pilot pressure p
x
has
to be at least 215 psi above
the return pressure of the
pilot stage.
This catalog is for users with technical
knowledge. To ensure that all
necessary characteristics for function
and safety of the system are given, the
user has to check the suitability of the
products described here. In case
of doubt, please contact Moog Inc.
79 SERIES SERVO VALVES
The 79 Series flow control
servo valves are throttle valves
for 3 and preferably 4-way
applications. These three stage
servo valves were developed
for applications that require
high flow rates and high
performance. The 79 series
covers the range of rated
flow from 30 to 200 gpm at
1,000 psi valve drop. These
valves are offered with 76X
Series pilot valves, in either
Standard, High, or Very High
performance configurations.
These valves are suitable for
electrohydraulic position,
speed, pressure or force
control systems with
high dynamic response
requirements.
Principle of operation
An electrical command signal
(set point, input signal) is
applied to the external control
amplifier which drives a
current through the pilot valve
coils. The pilot valve produces
differential pressure in its
control ports. This pressure
difference results in a pilot
flow which causes main
spool displacement.
The position transducer, which
is excited via an oscillator,
measures the position of
the main spool (actual value,
position voltage). The signal
then is demodulated and fed
back to the control amplifier
where it is compared with
the command signal. The
control amplifier drives the
pilot valve until the error
between command signal and
feedback signal is zero. Thus,
the position of the main spool
is proportional to the electrical
command signal.
2
VALVE FEATURES
n Electrical feedback on the main spool for low hysteresis
and excellent linearity
n Optional external pilot supply and return connections
n High spool control forces
n High dynamics
n Rugged, long-life design
n High resolution, low hysteresis
n Completely set-up at the factory
n Excellent null stability
79 SERIES
THREE STAGE SERVO VALVES
Q
A
K