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Understanding Differential
Pressure Control Valves
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Introduction
Hello and welcome to the Danfoss training module Understanding Differential Pressure Control valves The purpose of this training module is to give you the knowledge required to select, specify, and understand Danfoss products.
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Introduction
We will examine the types of valves used to balance hydronic systems...
and how we select the correct product for the application they are to be used in.
This module takes around 20 minutes and forms part of a Continuous Professional Development training course.
Once 3 modules are complete you can apply to Danfoss for a certificate of your achievement. Now let us begin.
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A common way to improve a systems energy efficiency is to use variable speed pumps.
Let us look at how variable speed pumped systems operate
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They provide dynamic balancing to react to pressure changes from the pump and to keep constant pressure in the circuits.
This constant circuit pressure enables the system to balance and be accurately controlled.
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Partner Valve
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Dp
Pnom
Without ASVs
Dp
Pnom
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Dp supply system
Pressure Drop
5x
0%
50% 100% Flow
0%
50%
100% Flow
The system without Danfoss ASV DPCVs allows the excess pressure to be lost across the radiator valve (shown in red). By installing DPCVs we remove the excess pressure in the balancing valve (yellow) giving the TRVs a constant pressure. This eliminates noise.
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Now we have all the information required to select our valve, the next stage is to consult the ASV-PV datasheet. In this datasheet you will find a flow chart showing the achievable flow through the different valve sizes, when we have a 10 kPa valve pressure loss. Firstly we turn our 0.7 litre per second (l/s) flow rate in to litres per hour (l/h): 0.7 l/s *3600= 2520 l/h We then take a line (red) horizontally through 2520 l/h on the chart. The smallest valve which can achieve the flow is then selected. This is a DN40 valve.
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ASV Flow Chart
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In 5-25 kPa and 20-40 kPa spring ranges, one turn of the allen key changes the pressure by 1 kPa.
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Before we conclude our look at Differential Pressure Control Valves, Id like to look at just one more. This is the Danfoss type: AB-QM Pressure Independent Control Valve (PICVs). AB-QMs are used in fan coil, air handling, and chiller applications as a combined differential pressure and motorised control valve.
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By using an AB-QM at each terminal, we create a self balancing system with every coil receiving only its desired flow. By combining the control and balancing valve we more than half the number of valves installed, and reduce commissioning time by up to 2/3s
AB-QMs will be covered in detail in a future Danfoss Training Module 4-Pressure Independent Control Valves
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A Final Review
You now have all the information required to specify, select, and understand the Danfoss range of Differential Pressure Control Valves Before we finish, let us review the information you have learned.
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A Final Review
Differential Pressure Control Valves (DPCVs) are used for dynamic balancing of hydronic heating and cooling systems.
They react to changes in the system to keep a constant pressure in the circuit they control. This constant circuit pressure enables the system to balance and be accurately controlled. Differential pressure control valves are commonly used in variable flow pumping systems. Variable flow systems are used to improve the energy efficiency of heating and cooling systems.
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A Final Review
DPCVs are installed on the return pipe of the circuit. Partner valve are used on the flow pipe.
An impulse tube is installed from the partner valve to the DPCV and allows the flow pressure to act upon the top of the valve diaphragm. The spring within the valve is set by the installer, using an allen key, to deliver a set circuit pressure loss.
The diaphragm along with the spring act together to react to system changes and to keep this constant pressure loss.
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A Final Review
Common applications for DPCVs are: -Under-floor heating manifolds (as pictured) -Radiator circuits -Heat interface unit -Circuits with radiant panels Danfoss recommend the installation of DPCVs on all branches of the system.
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A Final Review
Danfoss ASV-PV valves are a compact, high performance valve, available in sizes ranging from 15-100mm, and pressure spring ranges from as low as 5 kPa and up to 100 kPa. They incorporate three services in one. Acting as a differential pressure control valve, an isolation valve, and a drain point. Danfoss ASV-I partner valves are the ideal accompaniment to our Differential Pressure Control Valves.
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Final Review
Congratulations for completing your third training module!
You now understand all that is required to select, and specify Danfoss balancing valves. Once you have completed three modules you can apply to Danfoss Randall for your Continuous Professional Development Certificate. For more information on Danfoss products or for Danfoss-Randalls contact details please visit our website at: www.danfoss-randall.co.uk Thank you for your time.
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