Double Regulating Valves ( DRV)

General Design & Application:

The Double Regulating Valves are also called Balancing Valves.
Econosto Double Regulating and Commissioning Valves are installed in the pipe work of chilled
water air conditioning and hot water central heating systems as well as potable water systems
and serve to achieve a hydronic balance between the various circuits of the system. The balance
is achieved by a pre-setting with memory
position. The required values of presetting can be obtained from the flow
charts. All intermediate values are
infinitely adjustable.
The selected pre-setting can be read-off
two scales (basic scale and fine
adjustment scale). The Econosto double
regulating and commissioning valves have
two threaded ports for fill and drain ball
valves or pressure test points for the
measurement of differential pressure. The
Econosto
double
regulating
and
commissioning valves are delivered with 2 blind plugs as a standard unless test points are
requested.
The Econosto double regulating and commissioning valves may be installed in either the supply
or the return pipe. The flow charts are valid for both cases provided the direction of flow conforms
with the arrow marked on the valve body.

Advantages of Econosto DRVs:

- One valve for 5 functions:
Pre-setting, measuring, isolating, filling and draining
- Low pressure loss
Unique design and oblique pattern
- Infinitely adjustable pre-setting
Exact measurement of pressure loss by means of the pressure test points.
- Patented measuring channel
designed around the stem assembly to the test points ensures the best possible accuracy
between differential pressure measured at the pressure test points and the actual
differential pressure of the valve.

Why do we need to Balance Air Conditioning Systems ?

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Balancing of heating and chilled water air conditioning systems is necessary to avoid the
following problems :
1. Some rooms almost never achieve the desired room temperature or are not cooled sufficiently.
This problem especially arises in case of influence of other heat sources.

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2. After changing over from low temperature to heating operation, parts of the system are only
heated after a long time.
3. Fluctuating room temperatures especially arising during low demand periods.
4. High energy consumption although the required room temperature regulator is installed. Even
high quality regulators may not solve this problem.

Distribution of flow :
The main reason for these problems is
that incorrect flows are available in the
various circuits. If this is the case, the
problem may be solved by installing a
double regulating and commissioning
valves or flow regulators in the
corresponding pipes. The course of
pressure in a circuit makes clear why this
occurs.
The illustration shows that the pump has to produce a differential pressure of at least delta P total to guarantee a sufficient supply to appliance 4.This will however, inevitably result in a
excessive differential pressure at the appliances 1 to 3 leading to an increased flow at these
appliances and thus to an increased energy consumption. To remedy this, double regulating and
commissioning are installed. The excess in differential pressure is now absorbed by the double
regulating and commissioning valves. The desired flow rate may be controlled and set. To be
able to control appliance 4 as well it is recommended to install a double regulating and
commissioning valve here too. The correct supply of each appliance is now guaranteed.

Energy Saving :
Wrong flow rates in the various circuits lead to an increased energy consumption. On the one
hand, a higher pump capacity must be provided to guarantee a sufficient supply of each
appliance and on the other hand appliances being installed at a favourable hydronic position are
then over supplied. This will result in an increased room temperature or, in chilled water air
conditioning systems, in too low a room temperature.If the average temperature in a building
exceeds the nominal value by 1 degree C, the energy consumption is increased by 6 - 10 % . In
chilled water air conditioning systems , temperatures being 1 degree C too low will result in an
increase in energy consumption of about 15%.

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Note: Periodical maintenance is required (at least once in 6 months) for large diameter Balancing
Valves (DRVs of 200mm & above). It is suggested to open and close the balancing valves (DRV)
a few times once in every 6 months to ensure that no contaminants are trapped with in the trim of
the valve. It is also recommended to install another isolating valve (Wafer butterfly valves are
recommended) on the discharge side of large size Balancing Valves (DRV) for any required
maintenance or replacement of equipment or balancing valves.

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Double Regulating Valves

Fig 2601 V : Size 15mm (1/2 ")

3.3
3.5
4.0

3.0

2.7

2.3
2.5

2.0

1.3
1.5
1.7

0.7

Knob Setting / Turns

1.0

2.67 2.44 2.25 1.75 1.35 1.18 1.06 0.94 0.81 0.75 0.68 0.55 0.44 0.37
4.0 3.5 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.5 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.5 1.3 1.0 0.7 0.5
0.5

Kvs(m3/h)
Knob Turns

ps =Signal (kPa)

100

10

1
0.01

0.1

Q (l/s) - Flowrate

Fig 2601 V : Size 20mm (3/4")

3.3

3.5

3.0

2.5

2.3

1.7
2.0

1.5
3.5

1.3

1.0

Knob Setting / Turns

0.7

4.10 3.40 2.90 2.20 1.70 1.50 1.30 1.20 1.00 0.90 0.80 0.70 0.50 0.40
4.0 3.5 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.5 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.5 1.3 1.0 0.7 0.5
0.5

Kvs(m3/h)
Knob Turns

100

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ps =Signal (kPa)

4.0

10

1
0.01

0.1

1.0

Q (l/s) - Flowrate
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Double Regulating Valves

Fig 2601 V : Size 25mm (1")
4.8
2.5

4.5
2.3

Knob Setting / Turns

3.5
2.0

2.9
1.7

2.7
1.5

2.4
1.3

2.0
1.0

1.6
0.7

1.2
0.5

2.3
2.5
2.7
3.0
3.5
4.0

5.1
2.7

1.3
1.5
1.7
2.0

5.6
3.0

1.0

5.9
3.5

0.7

6.5
4.0

0.5

Kvs(m3/h)
Knob Turns

ps =Signal (kPa)

100

10

1
0.01

0.1

10

Q (l/s) - Flowrate

Fig 2601 V : Size 32mm (1 1/4 ")

4.1
1.5

3.7
1.3

3.3
1.0

2.6
0.7

1.4
0.5

3.0
3.5
4.0

4.4
1.7

2.3
2.5
2.7

6.5 5.1
2.3 2.0

1.0
1.3
1.5
1.7
2.0

Knob Setting / Turns

7.6
2.5

0.7

12.0 11.2 10.4 8.6

4.0 3.5 3.0 2.7

0.5

Kvs(m3/h)
Knob Turns

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ps =Signal (kPa)

100

10

1
0.01

0.1

10

Q (l/s) - Flowrate
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Double Regulating Valves

Fig 2601 V : Size 40mm (1 1/2")

3.3
3.5
4.0

3.0

2.7

2.5

4.9 4.5 4.1 3.5 3.0 2.7

1.7 1.5 1.3 1.0 0.7 0.5
2.3

2.0

6.1
2.0

1.3
1.5
1.7

Knob Setting / Turns

1.0

19.5 17.6 16.6 14.1 11.6 10.0 8.2

4.0 3.5 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.5 2.3
0.5
0.7

Kvs(m3/h)
Knob Turns

ps =Signal (kPa)

100

10

1
0.1

10

Q (l/s) - Flowrate

Fig 2601 V : Size 50mm (2")

5.0 3.9
0.7 0.5
3.5
4.0

7.8
1.0

2.3
2.5
2.7
3.0

2.0

1.7

1.5

1.3

1.0

Knob Setting / Turns

0.7

29.8 27.2 23.9 21.7 19.9 17.9 14.8 12.1 10.6 9.4
4.0 3.5 3.0 2.7 2.5 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.5 1.3
0.5

Kvs(m3/h)
Knob Turns

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ps =Signal (kPa)

100

10

1
0.1

10

Q (l/s) - Flowrate
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Double Regulating Valves

Presetting of Econ Balancing Valve Fig : 2601 V
Econosto DRV and commissioning valves are designed for installation in hot water heating and
chilled water air conditioning systems and served to achieve a hydronic balance between the
various circuits of the system. It is important to note that the direction of flow must conform with
the direction of the arrow on the valve body and that the valve must be installed with a minimum
of 5D (5 x nominal pipe diameter) straight pipe in the upstream side and 2D in down stream side.
The required preset value can be obtained by reference to the flow chart appropriate for the size
of valve.Any intermediate preset value is available.The selected preliminary setting can be made
from the two part scale -the basic scale and the fine adjustment scale.

Presetting :
1. The preset valve of the valve is adjusted with the handwheel.
a. The display of the basic setting is shown in the lower windows by the sliding indicator.
Each turn of the handwheel is represented by a number inside the window.
b. The display of the fine setting is shown in the handwheel windows scale and each number
th
indicates 1/10 of a turn of the handwheel.
2. Carefully remove the cover plug in the centre of the handwheel by using a small screwdriver in
.the slot and gently prising it off.
3. With the valve at the required preset value,using a 3 mm allen key, turn the inner screw
.clockwise until it seats. The inner screw is located in the hole through the nut. The 3 mm allen
.key is supplied along with every valve.
4. Refit the cover plug.

Protecting the setting:

A sealing wire may be threaded through the hole in the handwheel and a lead seal fitted.

For presetting and fine adjustment of the flow volume (balancing), Econosto
offers the PFM Flex3 - Pressure and Flow Measuring Instrument.

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The Econosto PFM-Flex3 - Pressure and Flow Measuring Instrument is an advanced wireless
operating precision instrument for measuring and data retention of flow in Heating, Cooling, and
Drinking Water systems. (please refer page 43 of this catalogue for more details).

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