4.6 Flow Control Methods

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.