Case against balancing valves.

Author(s) : AVERY G., RISHEL J. B.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Balance valves allow adjustment of constant flow chilled water, but they can decrease efficiency in contemporary systems with variable volume, variable speed chilled water systems. This article argues against installing these valves because of increased energy costs along with additional piping needed.

Details

  • Original title: Case against balancing valves.
  • Record ID : 2010-0430
  • Languages: English
  • Source: ASHRAE Journal - vol. 51 - n. 7
  • Publication date: 2009/07

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