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4.6: Flow Control Methods

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    Draw a meter in extension arrangement using an adjustable flow control valve with check valve bypass.

     

    Draw a meter in retraction arrangement using an adjustable flow control valve with check valve bypass.

     

    Describe why meter in configurations are not used to control the descent of a lifted object or negative or overrunning loads.

     

    Draw a meter out retraction arrangement using an adjustable flow control valve with check valve bypass.

     

    Draw a meter out extension arrangement using an adjustable flow control valve with check valve bypass.

     

    Discuss pressure intensification.

     

    Discuss how a meter out flow control arrangement can control the descent of a lifted object or a negative or overrunning load.

     

    Draw a bypass arrangement using an adjustable flow control valve.


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