Emerson Cooling Controls

TXV - Selection And Sizing

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Emerson Wholesaler Account Leadership

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What Are 4 Main Components In Refrigeration?

Compressors Condensers

Evaporators Metering Devices

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Basic System & Three Phases of Refrigeration

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Purpose Of A TXV

Controls Evaporator Superheat

– Responds To Temperature And Pressure Only

Does Not Control:

– Space Temperature
– Head Pressure
– Capacity
– Suction Pressure
– Humidity

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Superheat Is A Temperature Difference
Not Just A Temperature

+ 40 - 40

+ 50 - 30

10°F Superheat 10°F Superheat

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Anatomy

Valve
Sensing Power
Packing
Bulb Element
Metering
Diaphragm Pin

External Valve
Equalizer Inlet

Valve
Outlet

Superheat
S.H. Adjusting Spring
Stem

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Power Assembly

Thermal
Ballast P1 Opening Force

Diaphragm
Stainless Steel

Buffer Plate

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TXV Operation – Forces Acting On the Valve

Valve is in Balance
When;
P1 + P4 = P2+ P3

Liquid Pressure Varies by Changing Head Pressure, Creating Imbalanced Forces in Conventional TXV
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Conventional Metering Pin
Fan on
200
150 Fan off Pressure X Area
= Force

Delta P = 100 psi

Inlet Pressure Suction Pressure

150 psig 50 psig

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Conventional Metering Pin
Fan on
200
150 Fan off Pressure X Area
= Force

Delta P = 150 psi

Inlet Pressure Suction Pressure

200 psig 50 psig

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 Balanced Port

Equal Areas
Equal Forces
Inlet Pressure

Smoother Operation on Floating Head Pressure Systems

and Fan Cycling Condensers

Balanced Port TVX cancels out the Liquid Force as it acts on equal areas in opposite directions
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Thermal Expansion Valve
Internal & External Equalizers Applications

Internal
Equalizer
P2 Closing Force

External
Equalizer
P2 Closing force

Distributor Pressure Drop  Venturi Type ~15 psig / Orifice Type ~25-35 psig
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 Thermal Expansion Valve
Internal Bleed Option

A bleed port is an internal

passage directly between
the valve inlet and outlet.

 Provides For System

Equalization During The Off
Cycle

CW Increases Superheat

Allows high and low side system pressures to equalize during the off cycle thereby allowing the
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Emerson TXV Product Range

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A - Series Thermostatic Expansion Valves
The A-Series is used for heat pump, air conditioning, food service and
commercial refrigeration applications.
Features:
• Stainless steel power element prevents corrosion and valve failure
• Hermetic, leak-free construction
• Compact size allows installation in limited spaces
• Ratings from 1/8 to 5 tons

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B - Series Thermostatic Expansion Valves
The B-Series strainer and balanced port valve is used for refrigerated cases,
coolers, freezers, ice machines and air conditioning systems that operate over
widely varying operating
Features:
• Stainless steel power element eliminates corrosion and prevents valve failure
• Balanced port design compensates for changes in operating pressures due
to varying ambient or widely varying evaporator loads
• Ratings from 1/2 to 6 tons

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HF/HFK - Series Thermostatic Expansion Valves
The HF series is a balanced ported valve designed for refrigeration, air
conditioning and heat pump applications.
Features:
• Stainless steel replaceable power element eliminates corrosion and
prevents valve failure
• Two body sizes provide capacities from 1/4 to 20 tons

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TXV Troubleshooting

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TXV - Troubleshooting

Problem Symptom Cause Fix

Superheat Setting Adjust

Oversize TXV Replace
Flooding / Overfeeding Low Superheat Overcharge Remove Refrigerant
Bulb Location Relocate
Dirty Evaporator Clean

Superheat Setting Adjust

Undercharge Add Refrigerant
Starving / Underfeeding High Superheat Damaged Power Head Replace
Clogged Drier Change
Ice Forming Change Drier

Bulb Location Relocate

Hunting Fluctuating Superheat Oversize TXV Replace
Superheat Setting Adjust

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Selecting & Sizing A TXV

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Expansion Valve Selection

1. Refrigerant Type
2. Evaporator Temperature
3. Evaporator Capacity
4. Condensing Temperature/Pressure
5. Liquid Temperature
6. Distributor Type (Venturi 15 psig or Orifice 30 psig)

Note: The valve is sized to the evaporator and not the compressor.

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How to get there?

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How to get there?

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Product Selection Webpage

https://webapps.emerson.com/wrproductselector/flowcontrols.aspx
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TXV Selection Software Demonstration

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You can also use the WR Product Selector

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Product Selector

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Product Selection Webpage

https://webapps.emerson.com/wrproductselector/flowcontrols.aspx
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TXV Selection Software Demonstration

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 TXV Selection
Exercise – Walk In Box
Refrigerant R-134A
Condensing Temp +100 F
Evaporator Temp +30°F
Liquid Temp + 70°F
Evaporator Load 2 Tons
Distributor 15 psi
Externally Equalized, Adjustable SH,
Straight Through Valve, 3/8x1/2” Brazed

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 TXV Selection
Exercise – Walk In Box
Refrigerant R-134A
Condensing Temp +100 F
Evaporator Temp +30°F
Liquid Temp + 70°F
Evaporator Load 2 Tons
Distributor 15 psi
Externally Equalized, Adjustable SH,
Straight Through Valve, 3/8x1/2” Brazed

2 - HFES 1 ¾ MC = 065647

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