
10 …56
MC • Edition 04.19 • No. 278 349
11 … 56
7. Function
The pressure regulator’s function is to keep the outlet
pressure largely constant, independent of changes in the
inlet pressure and/or in the ow volume. In the depressur-
ised state the regulator is open. The pressure regulator
complies with the requirements of EN 334 as direct acting
gas pressure regulator.
Main components
AControl plate
BControl plate shaft
CInlet pressure compensation diaphragm
D Lower diaphragm shell
E Impulse connection for the outlet pressure
F Working diaphragm
G Vent connection
H Setpoint spring
Depressurised state
The force of the setpoint spring H acts on the working
diaphragm F. In depressurised state there is no coun-
terforce acting in the lower diaphragm shell D, since no
overpressure is applied in the outlet range. The resulting
downward movement of the working diaphragm causes
the control plate shaft B to be pushed downwards. In this
way, the control plate A is also moved downwards and
separated from the seat. The regulator is open.
Steady state
In case of increasing outlet pressure, the force on the
working diaphragm F in the diaphragm shell D increases
also. The working diaphragm F is thus pushed upwards
until the force of the setpoint spring His equal to that of
the outlet pressure. The upward movement of the working
diaphragm F causes the control plate shaft B to be pulled
upwards. In this way, the control plate A is also pushed
upwards and the valve gap is reduced. The ow volume
decreased in this way reduces the outlet pressure until
the set nominal value (outlet pressure) is reached again
and a balance of forces at the working diaphragm Fis
established.
If the outlet pressure drops, the force on the working
diaphragm F in the lower diaphragm shell D decreases
also. The working diaphragm F is, thus, pushed down-
wards until the force of the setpoint spring His equal to
that of the outlet pressure. The downward movement of
the working diaphragm F causes the control plate shaft B
to be pushed downwards. In this way, the control plate A
is also moved downwards and the valve gap is increased.
The increased ow volume increases the outlet pressure
until the set nominal value (outlet pressure) is reached
again and a balance of forces at the working diaphragm F
is established.
Inlet pressure compensation
Changes in the inlet pressure have no inuence on the
balance of forces. The inlet pressure is compensated by
the inlet pressure compensation diaphragm C. The inlet
pressure is then transferred in the chamber below the inlet
pressure compensation diaphragm Cthrough an opening at
the control plate A. At the control plate A, the inlet pressure
acts in the opening direction. At the inlet pressure compen-
sation diaphragm C, opposite to the control plate, the inlet
pressure acts in the closing direction. The surface of the
control plate, on which the inlet pressure acts from top, has
the same size as the admission pressure compensation
diaphragm C, on which the inlet pressure acts from below.
Therefore, both forces cancel each other. The inlet pressure
balance at the regulator is ensured.
A
CE
H
F
B
G
D