Data sheet

Thermostatically operated
cooling water valves
Types AVTA and FJVA
DKACV.PD.500.D1.32
520B0131
March 2000
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Types AVTA and FJVA
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Thermostatically operated cooling water valves
Types AVTA and FJVA
Intoduction Thermostatically controlled valves are used
for the infinite proportional regulation of flow
quantities, depending on the setting and the
sensor temperature.
The Danfoss range of thermostatic valves
includes a series of industrial products for
both refrigeration and heating regulation. The
valves are self-acting, i.e. they operate
without a supply of auxiliary energy such as
electricity or compressed air.
Because the valves constanly match flow
quantity to demand they are especially
suitable for temperature regulation.
The required temperature is maintained
constant with no overconsumption of - cooling
water in cooling systems - hot water or steam
in heating systems Thus operating economy
and effenciency is maximized.
AVTB for heat regulation 1/2" 1"
AVTA for cooling regulation 1/2" 1"
IVT for heat regulation 1/2" 2"
WVTS for cooling regulation 1 1/4" 4"
For futher information please contact
Danfoss.
Technical data
General
Thermostatic valves consist of three main elements.
Fig. 1
Setting section with knob, closing and
setting scale.
Fig. 2
Valve body with orifice, closing cone
and sealing elements.
Fig. 3
Hermetically sealed thermostatic element
with sensor, bellows and charge
Function
When the three elements are built together
and the sensor is located at the point where
the temperature is to be regulated, the
function sequence is as follows:
1. A temperature-dependent pressure
charge vapour pressure builds up in the
sensor.
2. This pressure is transferred to the valve
via the capillary tube and bellows and acts
as an opening or closing force.
3. The knob on the setting section and the
spring exert a force that acts counter to
the bellows.
4. When balance is created between the two
opposing forces the valve spindle remains
in its position.
5. If the sensor temperature or the setting
is changed, the point of balance becomes
displaced and the valve spindle moves
until balance is re-established, or the valve
is fully open or closed.
6. On sensor temperature change the
flow quantity change is approximately
proportional.
The illustrations show an AVTA cooling water
valve, but the function principle applies to all
types of thermostatic valves.
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Types AVTA and FJVA
Application AVTA Self-acting AVTA cooling water valves are
widely used for temperature regulation in
many different machines and installations
where cooling is required. AVTA always opens
to admit flow on rising sensor temperature.
The valve can be installed either in the cooling
water flow line or return line.
Typical application areas
Injection moulding machines
Compressors
Vacuum pumps
Dry cleaning machines
Distillashon plants
Printing machines
Hydraulic systems
Rollers/mills
1. Oil tank
2. Hydraulic machinery
3. Heat exchangers
4. Cooiing water supply
5. Cooling water valve type AVTA
Specifications and
products
Opens on rising sensor temperature
Media temperature 13 +266 F
Differential pressure 0 145 Psi
Max. test pressure 362 Psi
Max. working pressure 232 Psi
The valves are pressure-relieved, i.e.
the degree of opening is not affected by
differenhal pressure p (pressure drop).
No. Description Material
4 Spindle Brass(DIN 17660)W.No.20401
5 Diaphragms Ethylene-propylene-rubber(EPDM)
7 Valve body and other parts Forged brass(DIN 17660)W.No.2.0402
8 Valve cone Nitrile rubber (NBR)
9 Valve seat Stainless steel (DIN 17440)W.No.1.4305
12 Sensor Copper(DIN 1787)W.No.2.0090
13 Capillary tube gland Nitrile rubber(NBR),Brass DEN 17660
W.No. 2.0321 og W.No.2.0401
AVTA valves are available with three different types of charge.
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
AVTA
A. Adsorption charge
B. Mass charge
C. Universal charge
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Types AVTA and FJVA
1/2"- 14 2.2 AVTA 15 003N6115
3/4"- 14 50 - 176 4.0 7' 6" AVTA 20 003N7120
1"- 11 1/2 6.4 AVTA 25 003N8125
AVTA with
adsorption charge
The charge consists of active carbon and CO
2
which are absorbed or absorbed on rising or
falling sensor temperature and produce pres-
sure changes in the element.
Special characteristics
Can be installed in any position.
Withstands up to
266 F sensor temperature
Small sensor dimensions - 0.4" 6.3"
Max. pressure on sensor 362 Psi
Cv-value
US gpm
Regulating
range
F
Capillary tube
length
Ft.
Type
Code no.
Connection
NPT
Code no. covers complete value incl. capillary tube gland, sensor pockets, see "Accessories"
AVTA with
univeral chanrge
The charge is liquid / gas where the liquid sur-
face (regulation point) is always inside
the sensor. Which charge medium is used
depends on the temperature range.
Special characteristics
Sensor dimensions 0.7" 8.3"
Sensor can be installed colder or warmer
than the valve
Sensors must be orientated as shown
in the sketch.
Max. pressure on sensor 362 Psi
Fig. 6
"UP" = upwards
Code no.
Capillary tube
length
Ft.
Cv-value
US gpm
Connection
NPT
Type
Setting
range
F
Max. bulb
temperature
F
32- 86 l35 003N6132
AVTA 15 1/2" - 14 77-149 6' 6" 2.2 194 003N6162
122-194 257 003N6182
32- 86 135 003N7132
AVTA 20 3/4" - 14 77-149 6' 6" 4.0 194 003N7162
122-194 257 003N7182
32- 86 135 003N8132
AVTA 25 1"- 11 1/2 77-149 6' 6" 6.4 194 003N8162
122-194 257 003N8182
Code no. covers complete value incl. cappilary tube gland, sensor pockets, see Accessories, page 10.
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AVTA with mass charge The charge is liquid/gas.Because of the
volumenetric conditions the liquid surface
(regulation point) can be either in the sensor
or the bellows, depending on the temperature
conditions.
Special caracteristics:
Small sensor dimensions 0.4" 7.5"
Short time constant
Sensor must always be installed warmer
than the valve
Max. pressure on sensor 362 Psi
For further information please contact
Danfoss.
Fig. 7
Application FJVA F1VA valves are for applications where,
because of installation problems, etc. it is
desirable to avoid using capillary tube. This
applies mainly where regulation accuracy
requirements are more moderate and where
an integral bypass can be accepted.
In FJVA the whole bellows element is used
as the sensor. The valve reacts against the
cooling water temperature and therefore it
must always be installed in the return line.
Thus, indirect regulation is involved. Valves of
this type operate with significantly longer time
constants than AVTA valves where the sensor
is located at the point at which the tempera-
ture is to be regulated.
FJVA is mainly used in systems where large
and sudden load changes do not occur.
For further information please contact
Danfoss.
Fig. 8
FJVA
Sizing When sizing and selecting a thermostatic
valve, the most important point is to ensure
that irrespective of the load the valve will
always give the necessary quantity of cooling
water. To be able to select a suitable size of
valve, a necessary precondition is that
information on the cooling effect is available.
On the other hand, the valve must not be too
large, otherwise there will be a risk of
unstable regulation(hunting) .
The choise of charge is based on the tem-
perature to be maintained, and on an
assessment of the characteristics of the
individual types, as previously described.
In general, the aim must be to select the
smallest valve capable of ensuring
adequate flow.
A futher recommandation is that the
temperature range be selected so that the
required sensor temperature lies at range
mid-point.
To enable fine adjustment of the valve, a
thermometer should be installed near the
sensor.
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Valve size When selecting valve size, the following data
applies:
Necessary cooling water
quantity Q - US gpm
Temperature rise in
cooling water t - F
Differential pressure across valve, p - Psi.
When the valve is fully open the differential
pressure ought to be about 50% of the
total pressure drop across the cooling
system.
The diagrams make it easy to select valve
size.
Fig. 9
Example
Example
Nessesary cooling effect 5
TR with t = 20 F.
Flow is 6 US gpm.
A cooling water valve must be selected for the
temperature regulation of a vacuum pump.
Since direct regulation of the oil temperature
is required, select an AVTA. The sensor
position is horisontal and small dimensions
are desirable.
Given data
Necessary cooling effect
with full load 5 TR
Oil temperature to be maintained
at 113 F
Cooling water p
1
= 60 Psi
Discharge p
3
= 0 Psi
Discharge temperature t
1
= 88 F
1. Using the graph in fig.10, you find the
necessary cooling water quantity at
t = 20 F (88 68 F) for 6 US gpm.
Fig. 10
Heating or cooling
with water.
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Example
Flow 6 US gpm with a
pressure drop of 30 Psi. The
Cv-value becomes 1.17 US
gpm.
2. Using the graph in fig. 11, you find the
necessary Cv-value for 6 US gpm at
p = 30 Psi ((60 0)/2) for 1.17 US gpm.
3. It can be seen from the columns in fig.12
that all three AVTA valves ca n be used, but
the preferable selection is a valve where
the necessary Cv-value lies in the middle
of the range. So in practice an AVTA 15
ought to be selected as it fully meets the
demand.
Consideration on the determination of valve
size apply to both AVTA and FJVA.
Fig. 12
Nomogram showing valve Cv-ranges. Cv-
values are allways water flow in US gpm
for a pressure drop p of 1 Psi.
The preferable selection is a valve where
the necessary Cv-value lies in the middle
of the range, as a valve with a Cv-value
close to either the max. or min. value is
less stable and less precise due to either a
relatively large p or Q.
Example: AVTA 15 is the most suitable for
a Cv-value of 1.17 US gpm.
Operating conditions and other requirements
on the product in this example indicate that a
valve with an adsorpsion charge is the most
correct. The temperature range must be
50 176 F.
The table on page 5 gives AVTA 15, code no.
003N6115, which fulfill the requirements.
To facilitate the installation a sensor pocket
is often used. A sensor pocket for 0,4"
sensor in brass, code. no. 993N3569, or in
stainless steel, code no. 003N0196, is listed
under "Accessories" on page 10.
Fig. 11
Relation between
water quantity and
pressure drop across
valve.
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Fig. 13
Valve flow quantity
in fully open
position as a
function of pressure
drop p.
Installation
of AVTA / FJVA
The valves can be installed in any position.
An arrow on the valve body indicates
the direction of the flow.
AVTA and FJVA are also marked
so that the letters RA can be read
straightforwardly when the valve is held
as shown.
The installation of a filter ahead of the
valve is recommended.
Capillary tube
Install the capillary tube without sharp bends
(no kinks). Relieve the capillary tube at the
ends. Relief is important where vibration
might occur.
Note: Where AVTA is used, the sensor must
be able to react to temperature variations in
the cooling water on system start. Therefore a
bypass line with shut-off valve might be
necessary to ensure flow at the sensor during
start-up.
If a mounting bracket is used it must always
be between valve body and setting section.
Sensors must be installed as given in the
description of the respective types.
If sensor pockets are used, it is avantageous
to apply heat-conductive compound to reduce
the reaction time. See "Accessories" page 10.
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
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Types AVTA and FJVA
Spare parts Service elements for AVTA
Code no. Description
Capillary
tube length
Ft.
Temperature
range
F
Adsorption charge - sensor 0.4" 6.39" 50 176 7' 6" 003N0278
Universal charge - sensor 0.7" 8.3" 32 86 6' 6" 003N0075
16' 5" 003N0077
77 149 6' 6" 003N0078
16' 5" 003N0080
6' 6" amoured 003N0063
10" 003N0079
122 194 6' 6" 003N0062
Mass charge - sensor 0.4" 7.5" 32 86 - 003N0066
See mounting instructions
77 149 6' 6" 003N0091
Service elements for AVTA
Without capillary tube and sensor 32 86 - 003N0285
Fig. 16
Accessories
Designation Description Code no.
Sensor pocket, max. pressure 341 Psi, L = 8.7" Brass for 0.7" - sensor G 3/4" 003N0050
Brass for 0.7" - sensor 3/4"-14 NPT 003N0051
ss 0.7" 3/4" NPT 003N0053
18/8 steel 0.7" - sensor G 3/4" 003N0192
Sensor pocket, max. pressure 341Psi, L = 7.2" Brass for 0.4" - sensor G 1/2" 993N3569
18/8 steel for 0.4" - sensor G 1/2" 003N0196
Mounting bracket For AVTA / FJVA 003N0388
Heat-conductive compount 041E0110
1-off nitrile diaphragm for mineral oil For AVTA 15 003N0445
For AVTA 20 003N0446
For AVTA 25 003N0447
Capillary tube gland G 1/2" 017-4220
G 3/4" 003N0155
G 1/2"-14 NPT 003N0157
G 3/4"-14 NPT 003N0056
O-ring (2-off) For AVTA / FJVA 15 003N4006
Diaphragm (2-off) For AVTA / FJVA 20 003N4007
Valve cone (1-off) For AVTA / FJVA 25 003N4008
Top section For AVTA / FJVA 003N0001
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lnstallation The valve can normally be fitted in the supply
or return, in any position, provided the flow is
always in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Elements with a small sensor 0.4" 7.5"
("sensor warmer") must always have the
valve housing fitted in the inlet.
Dimensions
a Weight
Type H
1
H
2
L L
1
NPT lbs.
AVTA 15 9.45 5.24 2.84 0.56 1/2" 3.20
AVTA 20 inch. 9.45 5.24 3.55 0.63 3/4" 3.31
AVTA 25 9.85 5.43 3.74 0.75 1" 3.64
Mounting bracket
Capillary tube gland Sensor pocket
ISO 9001 Danfoss A/S has achieved BSI Certification
meeting the international standard IS0 9001.
This means that Danfoss meets the inter-
national standards of product development,
design, production and sales. BSI will
currently supervise that Danfoss observes
this standard as well as Danfoss own quality
control system.
Absorption charge Mass charge Universal charge
Sensor 0.4" 6.3"
(sensor warmer or colder)
Sensor 0.4" 7.5"
(sensor warmer)
Sensor 0.7" 8.3"
(sensor warmer or colder)
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