Compliance Controls Introduces New Control Valve Option for Air-Fuel Ratio Controllers
Tulsa, Oklahoma – Compliance Controls has announced a new control option for its AFR-1 and AFR-9 air-fuel ratio controllers, the ICV-75 control valve. The new product, designed specifically for the needs of the gas compression market, represents a continued focus on simplicity for the company.
“As emissions regulations tighten on lower horsepower engines, it is important to provide control options that maintain efficient operation,” says Rick Rohrer, General Manager of Compliance Controls. “The new ICV-75 control valve gives users control options for pump jack and pulsating engines like no other control valve combination on the market.”
In order to help users maintain emission compliance, the ICV-75 control valve works to control large pump swings on pump-jack applications with single and dual cylinder engines. In addition to pump jack applications, the ICV-75 valve was designed to support all natural gas engines with horsepower less than 150hp.
The valve simplifies user setup allowing users to mount it directly into the main fuel line instead of plumbing into the supplemental fuel line. In addition, no external tubing or ball valve is needed for installation of the in-line valve.
The ICV-75 control valve option is available on both the AFR-1 and AFR-9 air-fuel ratio controllers. The AFR-1 has two control options available, the ICV-75 in-line valve and supplemental fuel strategy. The AFR-9 has an additional full authority control option available to users.
“We are giving our customers a new range of control options for their gas compression needs,” said Rohrer. “Customers now have the ability to match their needs to the control option of their choice.”
“The simplicity and ease of use of the ICV-75 valve directly corresponds to the simplicity we strive for in our air-fuel ratio controllers,” says Rohrer. “The AFR-1 and AFR-9 controllers are designed to be practical for small engines and packed with more features than you might expect at this price point.”
The AFR-1 controller uses a single setpoint target that lets the user dial in one setting that can run consistently without additional monitoring. “Our customers were asking us for this feature, since we had always provided multiple setpoint targets on our previous products,” Rohrer said. “The AFR-1 is a more focused product. Our customers wanted a simpler air/fuel ratio controller that would meet the emerging market needs for smaller skids.”
The AFR-9 controller offers nine setpoint targets, based on a combination of three RPM settings and three manifold pressure settings. “You can create nine optimal operating setpoints for your catalyst,” Rohrer said. “As conditions vary, your AFR-9 continues to make sure it is in the best possible operating range.”
The AFR-9 controller is specifically engineered for markets with ever-tightening regulations, non-attainment areas or areas experiencing big swings in ambient temperature.”