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title: "Feed Regulator"
industry: "Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing"
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  spec:
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    typical_range: "0.5-15.0 bar differential pressure, 0-150°C fluid temperature, 0.1-100.0 L/min flow rate"
    unit: "mm"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 25.0
    unit: "bar"
    consequence: "Diaphragm yielding at 350 MPa stress (exceeding 316L stainless steel yield strength), cavitation-induced pitting at vapor pressure &lt;0.023 bar, thermal expansion mismatch at ΔT&gt;80°C"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Particulate contamination &gt;50 μm in feed material"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Install 10 μm absolute filtration upstream with differential pressure monitoring"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Water hammer pressure surge exceeding 1.5×MAWP for 100 ms"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Integrate snubber valve with 50 ms response time and accumulator with 0.5 L capacity"
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manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 1219-1:2012 (HYDRAULIC FLUID POWER - GENERAL RULES AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR SYSTEMS AND THEIR COMPONENTS)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "ANSI/B93.5M-1985 (HYDRAULIC FLUID POWER - PRESSURE REGULATORS, SEQUENCE VALVES, AND UNLOADING VALVES)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
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# Industrial Specification: Feed Regulator

## 1. Technical Definition
A component that controls and regulates the flow rate of materials within a material feed system.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-15.0 bar differential pressure, 0-150°C fluid temperature, 0.1-100.0 L/min flow rate**. Failure boundary: **Diaphragm rupture at 25.0 bar differential pressure, spring fatigue at 2×10⁶ cycles, seat erosion at 0.5 mm material loss**, Mechanism: **Diaphragm yielding at 350 MPa stress (exceeding 316L stainless steel yield strength), cavitation-induced pitting at vapor pressure &lt;0.023 bar, thermal expansion mismatch at ΔT&gt;80°C**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Thin-Wall Pressure Vessel Stress Analysis**:

> **Primary Equation**: $\sigma_h = \frac{P \cdot D}{2t}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Determines the hoop stress boundary to prevent rupture.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| P | Internal Pressure | Engineering Constant |
| D | Diameter | Engineering Constant |
| t | Wall Thickness | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Particulate contamination &gt;50 μm in feed material | 8 | Seat erosion causing 15% flow deviation from setpoint | Install 10 μm absolute filtration upstream with differential pressure monitoring |
| Water hammer pressure surge exceeding 1.5×MAWP for 100 ms | 8 | Diaphragm permanent deformation altering spring preload calibration | Integrate snubber valve with 50 ms response time and accumulator with 0.5 L capacity |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Regulation Valve/Gate](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/regulation-valvegate.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Actuator](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/actuator.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Control Unit](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/control-unit.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Material Hopper**, **Variable Frequency Drive**, **Control Panel**  
**Downstream Applications**: Plastic Granules, Powdered Chemicals, Animal Feed Pellets  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What materials are suitable for this feed regulator?
**A**: This feed regulator is constructed from stainless steel, making it ideal for handling various materials including powders, granules, and abrasive substances in industrial environments.

### Q: How does the regulation valve control material flow?
**A**: The regulation valve or gate adjusts the opening size based on signals from the control unit, allowing precise modulation of material flow rates to match production requirements.

### Q: What maintenance does the actuator require?
**A**: The actuator requires minimal maintenance due to its stainless steel construction. Regular inspection for wear and occasional lubrication ensures optimal performance and longevity.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 1219-1:2012 (HYDRAULIC FLUID POWER - GENERAL RULES AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR SYSTEMS AND THEIR COMPONENTS)
- ANSI/B93.5M-1985 (HYDRAULIC FLUID POWER - PRESSURE REGULATORS, SEQUENCE VALVES, AND UNLOADING VALVES)

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Feed Regulator](https://cnfx.com/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/feed-regulator)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **3** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: FEED_REGULATOR | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 8a23e08e
