Automatic balancing valves in distribution networks today.

Summary

Automatic flow-limiting (self-actuated) valves have been in the heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning market for some time now. Their principle of operation is based on fluid momentum and Bernoulli's theorem. Basically, they absorb pressure to keep the flow rate constant. The application and the interaction of these valves with other system components, when installed in hydronic distribution networks, are outlined in this presentation. A simple, multilevel piping network is analyzed. The network consists of a pump, connecting piping, an automatic temperature control valve, a coil, and balancing valves.

Details

Original title: Automatic balancing valves in distribution networks today.
Record ID : 1997-2336
Languages: English
Source: ASHRAE Transactions.
Publication date: 1996/06/23
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Indexing

Themes: Other air-conditioning equipment
Keywords: Equilibrium; Design; Control (automatic); Automatic valve; Pump; Air conditioning; Heating; Water circuit