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Precision Control DeltaPValves

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 Table of Contents

Characteristics of a Precision Control Valve....................... 1

Benefits of Precision Control.................................................. 2
Flow Table & Valve Selection Process.................................. 3
Valve & Actuator Selection Process .................................... 4
½” MDP DeltaPValve®............................................................ 5
¾” LDP and 1¼” LDP DeltaPValve® ...................................... 6
1½” LDP DeltaPValve®............................................................ 7
2” HDP DeltaPValve® .............................................................. 8
3” HDP DeltaPValve® .............................................................. 9
4” EDP and 6” EDP DeltaPValve® ........................................ 10
8” IDP DeltaPValve® ............................................................. 11
10”, 12”, 14”, & 16” NDP DeltaPValve® .............................. 12
DeltaPValve® Series Sample Spec...................................... 13
Piping Schematics ................................................................ 14
Industry Challenges.............................................................. 15
Your Control Decision .......................................................... 16
Coil Performance ................................................................. 17
The DeltaPValve® Application ............................................ 18
FAQ ........................................................................................ 19
Flow Table & Commissioning Checklist ............................. 20
 Characteristics of a Precision Control Valve

100:1 Turndown Control Surface

Reference Pressure (P1)

Flow Path
Pressure Regulator

Inlet (P1) Outlet (P3)

Intermediate Pressure (P2)

Ability to maintain ± 0.1° LAT Industrial quality design

Leaving air temperature from the coil must Debris resistant design due to high spring
be maintained within a tight tolerance in or- force, large diaphragm surface area, and
der to maintain system stability and achieve large passageways throughout the valve.
design or better ΔT. Stainless steel and brass internal components
ensure reliability throughout a 30+ year life.
Factory commissioned
All DeltaPValves are flow tested with perfor- Field verifiable performance
mance verified before shipment. Each valve Inlet, intermediate, and outlet P/T ports are vi-
has a unique serial number, and all testing tal to verify pressure independent operation,
data tied to that valve is maintained in the validate flow rates, confirm valve shutoff, and
FCI database. troubleshoot system issues.

Pressure independent control 100:1 turndown

DeltaPValves instantaneously compensate The ability to control flow throughout the full
for system pressure fluctuations to maintain range of the control valve. With 90% of valve
stable flow at all valve positions. operation spent below 50% open, it is vital to
ensure accurate control at low flow.
Full system compatibility
Flow ranges of 0.5-5500 GPM allow precision Dynamically Balanced
control throughout the entire hydronic sys- No additional balancing valves or balancing
tem. services required.

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 Benefits of Precision Control

Reduce energy costs Improve comfort

The DeltaPValve® uses far less ener- The DeltaPValve® tightens control
gy by increasing system stability. In within heating and cooling systems,
fact, it has proven to reduce energy enabling precise response and the
consumption in heating and cooling stabilization of leaving air tempera-
systems by 20 - 40%. This translates to ture. This improves comfort for ten-
saving millions of dollars in operating ants and reduces the number of hot
costs and eliminates needless envi- and cold calls received by the facili-
ronmental waste. ties team.

Reduce maintenance Recover system capacity

The DeltaPValve® is industrial quality By properly managing pressure and
and designed to last the life of the fa- ensuring stable control, the DeltaP-
cility. Each DeltaPValve® is self-balanc- Valve® enables systems to not only
ing, therefore eliminating the need for operate more efficiently, but actually
repeated system commissioning. This take advantage of the full, installed
means the cost of maintaining system system capacity.
performance after installation is signifi-
cantly reduced.

We stand behind
our product SALES ORDER 21046
SERIAL NO. 1.25-21167
31 GPM-1.25” HDP-32-5-300
DEGREES 31

Delta T Guarantee OPEN

0
GPM
0.0
We guarantee that our valves will meet or ex- 10 1.4
20 4.0
ceed design ΔT performance, or the valves 30 7.0
are free. We are the only valve on the market 40 10.0
that guarantees ΔT performance. 50 14.0
60 19.0
70 24.0
10-Year Warranty 80 29.0
90 32.0
All ½” - 8” DeltaPValves are covered by a 10- TAG: HC-1
year warranty. We disagree with short-term
solutions, and are confident in the quality and
performance of the DeltaPValve®. DeltaPValves are factory
tested and tagged to display
the actual flow in operation.

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 Flow Table & Valve Selection Process

Valve Selection
• Max Flow: Determine the maximum flow rate (GPM or LPS) required (usually
design from coil schedule).
• Max ΔP: Determine the maximum differential pressure that the valve will work
against (normally the design head of the pump serving that circuit).
• Body Pressure: Determine the maximum static pressure the valve will encoun-
ter to establish the required body pressure rating (150 or 300 psi) [10.3 bar or
20.7 bar].
• Size Valve: Based on the flow rate, determine the size and model number of
the valve.
• Flow Tag: Determine coil tag description (i.e. CV-AHU-1, CV-FCU-3) for the
valve tag.

Flow Table
Max GPM [liters per second]

5 to 70 PSID [0.34 to 4.83 bar]

½” MDP
0.5 [0.03] 1.0 [0.06] 1.5 [0.09] 2.0 [0.12] 2.5 [0.15] 3.0 [0.18] 4.0 [0.25] 5.0 [0.31]
[15 mm]
¾” LDP
6 [0.37] 8 [0.50] 11 [0.69]
[20 mm]
1 ¼” LDP
18 [1.13] 24 [1.51] 32 [2.01]
[32 mm]
1 ô” LDP 10 to 90 PSID
 [@  [.]
[ mm] [0.69 to 6.20 bar]
2” HDP
DeltaPValve® Series

52 [3.2] 75 [4.7] 90 [5.6] 112 [7.0]

[50 mm]
3” HDP
126 [7.9] 150 [9.4] 180 [11.3] 209 [13.1]
[80 mm]
4” EDP
248 [15.6] 308 [19.4] 326 [20.5] 430 [27.1]
[100 mm]
6” EDP
400 [25.2] 500 [31.5] 590 [37.2] 650 [41.0] 800 [50.4]
[150 mm]
8” IDP
700 [44.0] 900 [56.0] 1130 [71.0] 1320 [83.0] 1750 [110.0]
[200 mm]
10” NDP
2200 [138.0]
[250 mm]
12” NDP
3000 [189.0]
[300 mm]
14” NDP
4400 [278.0]
[350 mm]
16” NDP
5500 [347.0]
[400 mm]

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 Valve & Actuator Selection Process

Actuator Selection
• Actuator Type: Determine what type of actuator you require. Valves ½” thru 8” [200mm]
use 0 to 90 degree rotating actuators. Electric actuators are recommended.
**Pneumatic options available. Consult factory for more information.
• Fail Action: Determine if you need fail-open/closed operation. Fail-in-place (last position)
is recommended for most chilled water valves. Heating water valves vary by application.
• Normal Position: Select Normally Open or Normally Closed for actuator configuration.
• Control Signal: Choose the desired actuator control signal. Typically 2-10 VDC, 0-10 VDC,
or 4-20 mA for electronic control.
• Accessories: Determine if NEMA 4 actuators, P/T plug extensions, or any other special
requests are desired.

Fail-In-Place, Fail-Open, or Fail Closed

• Fail-In-Place: Actuator remains in last commanded position (“in-place”) on loss of power.
Recommened for most applications.
• Fail-Safe:
• Fail-Open: Actuator drives the valve open on loss of power. Typically only required for
freeze protection and/or critical applications.
• Fail-Closed: Actuator drives the valve closed on loss of power. Typically only required for
specific applications.

89 GPM 2" HDP -90 -5 -300

Design Flow
Valve Size
Series
Catalog Max Flow
Min. Diff. Pressure
Body Rating

Valve Size: ½” - 16” [15mm - 400mm]

Series: MDP, LDP, HDP, EDP, IDP, NDP

Catalog Flow: Maximum flow for selected valve components

Minimum DP: 5 PSID [0.34 bar]

10 PSID [0.69 bar]

Body Rating: 150 PSIG [10.3 bar]

300 PSIG [20.6 bar]
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 DeltaPValve® Series
½” MDP DeltaPValve®
· Guaranteed ΔT ·

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 DeltaPValve® Series
¾” & 1¼” LDP DeltaPValve®
· Guaranteed ΔT ·

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 DeltaPValve® Series
1½” LDP DeltaPValve®
· Guaranteed ΔT ·

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 DeltaPValve® Series
2” HDP DeltaPValve®
· Guaranteed ΔT ·

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 DeltaPValve® Series
3” HDP DeltaPValve®
· Guaranteed ΔT ·

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 DeltaPValve® Series
4” & 6” EDP DeltaPValve®
· Guaranteed ΔT ·

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 DeltaPValve® Series
8” IDP DeltaPValve®
· Guaranteed ΔT ·

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 DeltaPValve® Series
10”, 12”, 14” & 16” NDP DeltaPValve®
· Guaranteed ΔT ·

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 DeltaPValve® Series Sample Spec
A. All modulating control valves shall be pressure independent and provided by the
same manufacturer. The basis of design is the DeltaPValve® as manufactured by:
Flow Control Industries, Inc. P: (866) 454-1288
PO Box 848 F: (425) 486-5672
Woodinville, WA 98072 www.flowcontrol.com
B. All modulating control valves shall be industrial quality and must be fully field-
rebuildable. Valves shall be designed to last 100,000+ on/off cycles.
C. Each control valve shall be individually factory flow tested and calibrated to deviate
by no more than ± 5% through the entire operating differential pressure range without
the use of additional electronics. All valves shall be tested on a test stand calibrated
and verified with traceability to NIST standards.
D. The control valve operating differential pressure range shall be 5-70 or 10-90 PSID [0.34-
4.83 or 0.69­-6.2 bar], and shall be equal to or greater than the associated pump’s
design head pressure.
E. Each control valve shall have a calibrated performance tag listing the measured flow
rate in rotation increments of 10 degrees through full stroke. Multi­-turn actuators are
not acceptable.
F. Control valves shall be factory set not­-to­-exceed the coil design flow rate.
G. Balancing labor, balancing valves and flow limiting devices are not required.
H. Valve bodies 1½” [40mm] and smaller shall be brass. Valve bodies 2” [50mm] and larger
shall be ductile iron. Internal control surfaces and pressure regulator components shall
be brass, stainless steel, carbon steel, EPDM or Teflon®.
I. All control valves shall have three (3) factory­-installed Pressure/Temperature ports to
allow factory and field verification of flow and proper operation. These ports shall be
located at the inlet, intermediate, and outlet locations of the valve. The intermediate
port must be located between the control surface and pressure regulator.
J. Control valve flow characteristics shall be field-modifiable, and may be modified in­
line.
K. Control valves shall be warranted by the manufacturer for a full 10 years from the
date of purchase. The warranty provided by the actuator manufacturer shall apply
to actuators.
L. The control valve manufacturer guarantees that the heating and cooling coils will
meet or exceed design delta T performance at all load conditions as projected by an
AHRI certified coil program at time of commissioning, or the valves are free.

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 Piping Schematics

Simplify Piping and Building Connections

CONVENTIONAL
CONTROL VALVE DELTAPVALVE®

P/T PORT (TYP) COIL P/T PORT COIL

ISOLATION VALVE
BALANCING VALVE

ISOLATION VALVE (TYP)

Conventional Control Valve DeltaPValve®

1. Flow will vary through the coil as system pres- 1. Flow through the coil remains constant, inde-
sure changes. pendent of system pressure changes.

2. Typical valve sizing practice results in poorly 2. DeltaPValves are sized by maximum flow
sized control valves throughout the system. rate only.

3. Balancing valves limit flow and add to the 3. No balancing valves are required, even as
system pressure drop. the system changes or expands.

Typical Piping Schematics for Building Connections BUILDING C

DECOUPLED WITH HEAT
EXCHANGER
Always maintain the minimum ∆P
required differential pressure COIL
BUILDING B
across the hydraulically most DIRECTLY CONNECTED
remote valve. Building A BOOSTERPUMP & BYPASS
COIL
configuration is the preferred ∆P

piping arrangement. Building B BUILDING A COIL

COIL
DIRECTLY CONNECTED
configuration allows the pump to
run only as necessary to maintain COIL COIL

delta P. Building C configuration

is common for district energy or COIL COIL

large campus facilities (not HX

recommended for new COIL

installation).
CHWR CHWR

CHWS CHWS

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 Industry Challenges

Delta T (the difference between supply and return water temperatures) is an

important measure of total performance in heating and cooling distribution
systems. The DeltaPValve® matches water side to air side load to minimize
water flow.

24 x Tons BTUH
ΔT = ΔT =
GPM 500 x GPM

Low ΔT Syndrome

• Typical hydronic systems aren’t able to maintain the precision control re-
quired to achieve design or better delta T.
• Variable operating conditions, pressure fluctuations, and improper
equipment selection all contribute to increased flow rates and low delta T.
• Flow-limited systems fail to deliver the full installed capacity.

Symptoms of Low ΔT Results of Low ΔT

• Running additional equipment • Wasted energy and money

• Blending return water with supply • Stranded heating and cooling
• Higher supply fan speeds capacity
• Insufficient system pressure at • Loss of comfort control
remote air handlers • Unnecessary system complexity
• Quick depletion of thermal energy
storage
• Simultaneous heating and cooling

A System Solution

Precise flow control at chilled and heating water coils is the only way to achieve
the system stability required to maximize installed production and distribution
infrastructure while minimizing system energy consumption.

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 Your Control Decision
A Better Way to Control Flow:
Conventional Control Valve DeltaPValve®
Control Shaft
Rotates to modulate flow

Reference
Pressure (P1)
Ported to Topside of Piston
Spring
Sets DP between
P1 & P2

P1 P3

Piston
Control Surface

Q = Cv x √ΔP Q = Cv x √ΔP
(ΔP Varies) (ΔP Constant)

The ΔP (P1-P2) across a conventional The ∆P across the control surface (P1-P2) in a
valve changes with system pressure fluc- pressure independent DeltaPValve® remains
tuations. Coil flow will vary regardless of constant despite system pressure fluctuations.
changes in load. Coil flow only varies when the actuator rotates
the control shaft to accommodate changes
in load.

Flow Performance

The ∆P (P1-P3) across a conventional

valve changes with system pressure
Q =Cv × ∆P fluctuations. Coil flow will vary re-
(∆P Varies) gardless of changes in load.

As the minimum ∆P across a pres-

sure independent DeltaPValve® is
reached, flow remains constant at
Q =Cv × ∆P any setting.
(∆P Constant)

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 Coil Performance

Variable Speed Pumping System

DeltaPValves®, combined with variable

speed pumping, will optimize system per-
formance and minimize energy consump-
tion.

Conventional piping systems experience

wide pressure fluctuations, even with vari-
able speed pumps and complex controls.
This results in imprecise control and low del-
ta T, and limits the benefits of the drives.

DeltaPValves® stabilize system flow and

high delta T results at each heating and
cooling coil.

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 The DeltaPValve® Application

Achieve High ∆T to Minimize Energy

1/2 Flow = 1/4 Head = 1/8 Power

The key to reducing pump energy

consumption is achieving high
delta T and minimizing flow while
still serving the heating or cooling
load.

Reducing the flow required at

building coils significantly reduces
the necessary pump head and
brake horsepower.

More Capacity. Less Capital.

Achieving high delta T allows existing production and distribution systems to serve larger
loads. This reduces pumping and piping constraints, extends thermal storage hours and
helps realize full plant capacity.

Delta T Available
Capacity Limit Comment
°F [°C] Capacity
Chiller plant 10 [5.6] 83% Chiller plant becomes flow
12°F ΔT design 12 [6.7] 100% limited at peak loads with
[6.7°C ΔT design] 15 [8.3] 100% low delta T
Thermal Storage 10 [5.6] 83% TES capacity can be
480K gal., 12°F ΔT design 12 [6.7] 100% proportionally increased
[1,817 m3, 6.7°C ΔT design] 15 [8.3] 125% with higher delta T
Distribution Pipe 10 [5.6] 80% Pipe capacity can be
10", 2,000 GPM, 8 fps 12 [6.7] 100% proportionally increased
[250 mm, 126 L/S, 2.4 mps] 15 [8.3] 125% with higher delta T

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 Frequently Asked Questions

What is “delta T” (∆T)? What is the expected life for DeltaP-

Delta T is the difference between enter- Valves?
ing and leaving water temperatures at DeltaPValves can be expected to last
a heating or cooling coil. 20 - 30 years in typical systems. Internal
components are high quality and should
Why is delta T important? never need replacement.
Systems that operate with a high delta
T are more efficient. Systems operating Why should I use the DeltaPValve® over
with a low delta T require more flow, other pressure independent control
more running equipment and consume valves?
more energy. No other manufacturer approaches
hydronic system optimization with the
How many existing systems achieve breadth of experience and system
delta T of design or greater at any load expertise of Flow Control Industries.
conditions? DeltaPValve® systems have consis-
With over 30 years of experience in tently increased system capacity and
system design and modification, Flow improved energy efficiency while sim-
Control Industries estimates less than plifying installation and operation of hy-
1% of conventional operating systems dronic systems.
achieve design delta T.
Are DeltaPValves selected the same
Why do I need DeltaPValves to achieve way as pressure dependent valves?
a high delta T? No. Pressure dependent valves are
DeltaPValves deliver precision control selected using a Cv and pressure drop,
over a wide operating range with turn- often resulting in oversized, underper-
down exceeding 100:1. DeltaPValves forming valves. DeltaPValves are sized
precisely match flow to the heating or only with the coil design flow rate, for
cooling load, resulting in a high delta T. simple selection in new designs and
easy integration into existing systems.
Will the required 5 PSID differential across
the DeltaPValve® increase my pump en- Can I use my DeltaPValve® to indicate
ergy consumption? flow?
No. The amount of pump energy Yes, it is possible to field verify flow on
consumed is a function of both head each DeltaPValve® using the three pres-
pressure and flow rate. Because sure/temperature posts (standard) and
DeltaPValves improve coil heat transfer valve position. Every DeltaPValve® is
and reduce the flow required to serve factory tested and tagged with the ac-
the load, pump energy consumption is tual flow rate in 10 degree increments of
minimized. rotation. If you know the valve position
and verify minimum pressure, you know
the flow rate.

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 Flow Table & Commissioning Checklist

Max GPM [liters per second]

5 to 70 PSID [0.34 to 4.83 bar]

½” MDP
0.5 [0.03] 1.0 [0.06] 1.5 [0.09] 2.0 [0.12] 2.5 [0.15] 3.0 [0.18] 4.0 [0.25] 5.0 [0.31]
[15 mm]
¾” LDP
6 [0.37] 8 [0.50] 11 [0.69]
[20 mm]
1 ¼” LDP
18 [1.13] 24 [1.51] 32 [2.01]
[32 mm]
1 ô” LDP 10 to 90 PSID
 [@  [.]
[ mm] [0.69 to 6.20 bar]
2” HDP
DeltaPValve® Series

52 [3.2] 75 [4.7] 90 [5.6] 112 [7.0]

[50 mm]
3” HDP
126 [7.9] 150 [9.4] 180 [11.3] 209 [13.1]
[80 mm]
4” EDP
248 [15.6] 308 [19.4] 326 [20.5] 430 [27.1]
[100 mm]
6” EDP
400 [25.2] 500 [31.5] 590 [37.2] 650 [41.0] 800 [50.4]
[150 mm]
8” IDP
700 [44.0] 900 [56.0] 1130 [71.0] 1320 [83.0] 1750 [110.0]
[200 mm]
10” NDP
2200 [138.0]
[250 mm]
12” NDP
3000 [189.0]
[300 mm]
14” NDP
4400 [278.0]
[350 mm]
16” NDP
5500 [347.0]
[400 mm]

DeltaPValve Commissioning Checklist

DeltaPValves do not need to be balanced; however, it is recommended after installation to
commission the valves to ensure proper operation. This checklist does not apply to DeltaP-
Valves installed in the central plant to control flow.

________ Note the date (mm/dd/year)

________ Note the DeltaPValve® serial number (on flow tag)
________ Verify valve is installed in the proper location (match flow tag to unit)
________ Verify valve is installed in the proper direction of flow (see arrow on casting)
________ Verify that balancing valves are not installed (preferred)
________ Verify isolation valves to the circuit are open
________ When the valve is flowing, verify that minimum differential pressure is available
measured across ports P1 and P3 (built into the valve)
________ Apply compatible control signal to the actuator and verify that the actuator
strokes through the full range of flow

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 P.O. Box 848
18715 141st Ave NE
Woodinville, Washington 98072
P: 866.454.1288 | F: 425.486.5672

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