How does a dome-loaded regulator work and what are the advantages?

By Jeff Jennings

Jeff Jennings, PE, is founder of Equilibar and inventor of Equilibar’s patented fluid control technology. He has experience in the chemical, nuclear, materials, and coatings industries. For the past 20 years, he has specialized in complex fluid control. In this extensive article for Water Technology Magazine, Jeff explains how a dome-loaded regulator works and reviews the differences between a pressure reducing regulator and a back pressure regulator. Two case studies demonstrate possible advantages.

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In modern biopharma manufacturing, water-for-injection (WFI) point-of-use (POU) control systems provide sterile, temperature-controlled water to be dispensed at a variety of locations throughout a plant. Many POU methods rely on level and mass measurements, which typically require operator oversight during dispensing. A newer option relies on flow measurement, which can streamline cleanroom processes and simplify Read More