exported
necessary
control valve
IRI:
http://www.inf.ufrgs.br/ontologies/copi#Controlvalve
Generated on 2026-04-08
Natural Language Definition
EN
A control valve is a valve that modulates flow rate in response to external control signals by means of an actuator-driven closure element.
PT-BR
Uma válvula de controle é uma válvula que modula a vazão em resposta a sinais de controle externos por meio de um elemento de fechamento acionado por atuador.
Formal Axioms
First-Order Logic Theory
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OWL 2 / Turtle
@prefix copi: <https://www.inf.ufrgs.br/ontologies/copi/> .
@prefix : <https://www.inf.ufrgs.br/ontologies/copi/> .
@prefix owl: <http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#> .
@prefix rdf: <http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#> .
@prefix rdfs: <http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#> .
@prefix xsd: <http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#> .
@prefix bfo: <http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/> .
@prefix iof-core: <https://spec.industrialontologies.org/ontology/construct/> .
@prefix iof-av: <https://spec.industrialontologies.org/ontology/annotation/> .
@prefix skos: <http://www.w3.org/2004/02/skos/core#> .
@prefix qudt: <http://qudt.org/schema/qudt/> .
@prefix dcterms: <http://purl.org/dc/terms/> .
@prefix foaf: <http://xmlns.com/foaf/0.1/> .
@prefix apv: <http://inf.ufrgs.br/ontologies/apv#> .
### COPI — Core Ontology for Petroleum Installations
### Class module: ControlValve
<https://www.inf.ufrgs.br/ontologies/copi>
rdf:type owl:Ontology ;
dcterms:title "Core Ontology for Petroleum Installations (COPI)"@en ;
dcterms:title "Ontologia Core para Instalações de Petróleo (COPI)"@pt-br ;
dcterms:description "BFO/IOF-Core conformant ontology of equipment classes for petroleum production plants, developed using the five-step RDL enrichment method."@en ;
skos:scopeNote "Material artifacts (bfo:material_entity) that (i) are part of a petroleum production plant, and (ii) bear at least one function whose realization involves the transport (e.g. production and injection), processing (separation and other processes), control, monitoring, measurement, containment or offloading of material or energy."@en ;
skos:scopeNote "Artefatos materiais (bfo:material_entity) que (i) fazem parte de uma planta de produção de petróleo, e (ii) possuem ao menos uma função cuja realização envolve o transporte (p. ex. produção e injeção), processamento (separação e outros processos), controle, monitoramento, medição, contenção ou escoamento de material ou energia."@pt-br ;
skos:scopeNote "COPI provides high-level equipment categories defined by function to demonstrate the defined-class mechanism. Equipment subtypes are annotated with references to CFIHOS and PCA RDL terms. COPI is not a reference data library; organizations should use CFIHOS, PCA RDL, or ISO 14224 for comprehensive equipment classification."@en ;
skos:scopeNote "COPI fornece categorias de alto nível de equipamentos definidas por função para demonstrar o mecanismo de classe definida. Os subtipos de equipamentos são anotados com referências aos termos do CFIHOS e do PCA RDL. COPI não é uma biblioteca de dados de referência; organizações devem utilizar o CFIHOS, o PCA RDL ou a ISO 14224 para classificação abrangente de equipamentos."@pt-br ;
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owl:imports <http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/bfo/2020/bfo.owl> ;
dcterms:creator "Nicolau Oyhenard dos Santos"@en ;
dcterms:contributor "Cauã Antunes" ;
dcterms:contributor "Haroldo Rojas" ;
dcterms:contributor "Rafael Petry" ;
dcterms:contributor "Régis Romeu" ;
dcterms:contributor "Mara Abel" ;
dcterms:isPartOf <https://inf.ufrgs.br/projetos/OntoKG> ;
dcterms:publisher "Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)"@en ;
dcterms:license <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/> ;
dcterms:created "2026-04-08"^^xsd:date ;
dcterms:modified "2026-10-07"^^xsd:date ;
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iof-av:naturalLanguageDefinition rdf:type owl:AnnotationProperty ;
apv:MinAnnotationLength 20 .
### Identity-giving function
:COPI_0000027 rdf:type owl:Class ; # ProcessControlledFlowFunction
rdfs:subClassOf :COPI_0000026 ; # FlowControlFunction
rdfs:subClassOf [
rdf:type owl:Restriction ;
owl:onProperty bfo:BFO_0000054 ; # realizedIn
owl:allValuesFrom :COPI_0000033 # ProcessControlledFlowProcess
] ;
rdfs:subClassOf [
rdf:type owl:Restriction ;
owl:onProperty bfo:BFO_0000054 ; # realizedIn
owl:someValuesFrom :COPI_0000033 # ProcessControlledFlowProcess
] ;
rdfs:label "process controlled flow function"@en ;
rdfs:label "função de controle de fluxo de processo"@pt-br .
:COPI_0000026 rdf:type owl:Class . # FlowControlFunction
### Process type
:COPI_0000033 rdf:type owl:Class ; # ProcessControlledFlowProcess
rdfs:subClassOf iof-core:PlannedProcess ;
rdfs:label "process controlled flow process"@en ;
rdfs:label "processo de controle de fluxo de processo"@pt-br .
:COPI_0000033 # ProcessControlledFlowProcess
rdfs:subClassOf [
rdf:type owl:Restriction ;
owl:onProperty iof-core:hasInput ;
owl:someValuesFrom :COPI_0000037 # PortionOfFluid
] ;
rdfs:subClassOf [
rdf:type owl:Restriction ;
owl:onProperty iof-core:hasInput ;
owl:someValuesFrom :COPI_0000045 # ControlSignal
] ;
rdfs:subClassOf [
rdf:type owl:Restriction ;
owl:onProperty iof-core:hasSpecifiedOutput ;
owl:someValuesFrom :COPI_0000037 # PortionOfFluid
] .
### Equipment universal: ControlValve
:COPI_0000087 rdf:type owl:Class ; # ControlValve
rdfs:subClassOf :COPI_0000077 ; # Valve
rdfs:subClassOf [
rdf:type owl:Restriction ;
owl:onProperty iof-core:hasFunction ; # Object branch (MaterialArtifact/Assembly/Object/FiatObjectPart)
owl:someValuesFrom :COPI_0000027 # ProcessControlledFlowFunction
] ;
rdfs:subClassOf <https://spec.industrialontologies.org/ontology/construct/Assembly> ;
rdfs:label "control valve"@en ;
rdfs:label "válvula de controle"@pt-br ;
iof-av:naturalLanguageDefinition "A control valve is a valve that modulates flow rate in response to external control signals by means of an actuator-driven closure element."@en ;
skos:definition "A control valve is a valve that modulates flow rate in response to external control signals by means of an actuator-driven closure element."@en ;
iof-av:naturalLanguageDefinition "Uma válvula de controle é uma válvula que modula a vazão em resposta a sinais de controle externos por meio de um elemento de fechamento acionado por atuador."@pt-br ;
iof-av:isPrimitive "true"^^xsd:boolean ;
skos:definition "[ISO 15926-4] A <CONTROL VALVE> is a <VALVE> and an <FINAL CONTROL FUNCTION>, operated by an <ACTUATOR> that can be used to modify the fluid flow rate in response to a signal from a <CONTROLLER>"@en ;
skos:definition "[CFIHOS] A valve that can be used to modify (regulate) the fluid flow rate in a process control system. It usually includes an actuator, which responds to a signal from the controlling system and changes the position of the flow controlling element in the valve."@en ;
skos:definition "[SLB Glossary] A valve that controls a process variable, such as pressure, flow or temperature, by modulating its opening in response to a signal from a controller."@en ;
skos:definition "[ISA 5.1] a device, other than a common, hand-actuated process block valve or self-actuated check valve, that directly manipulates the flow of one or more fluid process streams."@en ;
skos:definition "[OnePetro] Modulating valve that controls either the flow rate, liquid level, or pressure in process equipment. In the latter case, it is often referred to as a (pressure) regulator. (Note - Typically, high pressure gas from the pipeline is used as the supply medium needed to energize the valve actuator.) https://www.ipieca.org/resources/methane-emissions-glossary"@en ;
skos:definition "[POSC Caesar] A valve that can be used to modify (regulate) the fluid flow rate in a process control system. It usually includes an actuator, which responds to a signal from the controlling system and changes the position of the flow controlling element in the valve."@en .
Axiomatization Decision Log
1
Identity-Giving Function
Function class
ProcessControlledFlowFunction
⊑ FlowControlFunction
Realized in
ProcessControlledFlowProcess
⊑ PlannedProcess
The identity-giving function is to modify/regulate fluid flow rate in response to control signals. This distinguishes control valves from other valve types that may open/close but lack the modulation capability for process control.
✓
Expert review — Accepted · nosantos
"FlowControlFunction kept as placeholder per ODR-008 — axiom_mode=necessary until function is renamed to SignalledFlowControlFunction"
2
Genus Determination
Valve
From the parent_candidates, VALVE is the most specific appropriate superclass. All definitions consistently show control valve as a subtype of valve with additional control capabilities. FINAL CONTROL FUNCTION is too narrow and functional rather than material. Valve represents the physical artifact that provides the structural foundation for flow control.
✓
Expert review — Accepted · nosantos
3
Necessary Parts
No necessary parts recorded (concept may be primitive at this level).
Control valves universally require an actuator for automated positioning and a flow control element for physical flow modulation. The specific type of control element varies by constructive subtype but some form is always present.
✓
Expert review — Accepted · nosantos
4
Process Participation Signature ⟨I, O, T⟩
Inputs (I)
PortionOfFluid
— process fluid
ControlSignal
— from controller or sensing element
Outputs (O)
PortionOfFluid
— regulated flow rate
Transformation (T)
flow rate modulation based on control signal input
✓
Expert review — Accepted · nosantos
5
Axiom Mode Decision
Necessary conditions only
— modelled as a primitive universal
(⊑, SubClassOf). Identity is grounded in designed
function and cannot be reduced to a property checklist.
✓
Expert review — Accepted · nosantos
"necessary per ODR-008 §4 — function name conflicts with root valve; upgrade to equivalent deferred"
Cross-Standard Observations
ISO 15926 provides extensive taxonomic detail with many specific subtypes, while CFIHOS focuses on the actuated nature and external control aspects. SLB Glossary has minimal coverage. There is strong consistency across sources on the core functional definition involving actuated flow modulation in response to control signals.