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Description
AB-QM valve is an automatic balancing valve AB-QM valve equipped with an actuator is a
- flow limiter. control valve with full authority and automatic
Typical applications are: Automatic (adjustable) balancing valve - flow limiter.
flow limitation on terminal units (fan-coils, chilled Typical applications are: Temperature control and
ceilings, Air-handling units..) or branches. It is permanent automatic balancing on terminal units
recommended to be used in constant flow systems. (fan-coils, chilled ceilings, Air-handling units..).
An AB-QM with an actuator can be used as a not influencing each other. The flow setting is
combined flow limiter and control valve with very simple. Just set the required flow for the
full authority for an AHU (Air Handling Unit). The AHU direct at the AB-QM. There is no special
AB-QM ensures the required flow on every AHU method needed for balancing the whole
and simplifies the hydronic balancing of the systems. This means a lot of savings in working
system. Because of the integrated differential hours. Not to forget the combination of several
pressure controller the control valve always has functions in one valve body means less valves
100% authority which means that partial load and installation work. For temperature control
in the system has no influence on temperature AB-QM can be equipped with different actuators
regulation as it will have with normal control (on/off, 3-point, 0 -10Volt) as required.
valves. By installing AB-QM the whole system
is divided in independent control loop zones
Chilled ceiling
Applications
- constant flow systems
AB-QM can be used as an automatic flow Alternatively the system can be changed into a
controller if a system with an AHU/fan coil is run system with variable flow because AB-QM is also
with constant flow (system with 3-way valve). able to work as a control valve with full authority
There is no special balancing method needed. which means no problems with partial load.
The flow can be set directly at the AB-QM.
There are numerous applications in which AB-QM can be used. In principle every time you need an automatic
flow controller or a control valve with full authority it can be used. For example systems with heating/cooling
with concrete core activation or small substations.
Ordering AB-QM
Qmax. External External
AB-QM DN Code No. AB-QM Code No.
(l/h) thread thread
10 LF 150 003Z0251 003Z0261
G½A G½A
10 275 003Z0201 003Z0211
15 LF 275 003Z0252 003Z0262
G¾A G¾A
15 450 003Z0202 003Z0212
20 900 G1A 003Z0203 G1A 003Z0213
25 1700 G 1¼ A 003Z0204 G 1¼ A 003Z0214
AB-QM can not be upgraded to AB-QM
with nipples! 32 3200 G 1½ A 003Z0205 G 1½ A 003Z0215
Technical data 10 15
Nominal diameter DN 10 15 20 25 32
Low Flow Low Flow
Qmin (20%) 30 55 55 90 180 340 640
Ranges l/h
Qmax (100%) 150 275 275 450 900 1700 3200
Diff. pressure (p₁ - p₃) 0.16 - 4.0 bar; (16 - 400 kPa) 0.2 - 4.0 bar
Pressure stage PN 16
Control range > 1:50
Control valve’s characteristic Linear
Leakage acc. to standard IEC 534 max.0.01 % of k v at 250 N
Flow medium Water and water mixtures with secondary coolants (like glycols)*
for closed heating and cooling systems
Medium temperature °C -10 ... +120
Stroke mm 2.25 4.5
Connection external thread (ISO 228/1) G ½” G ½” G ¾” G ¾” G 1” G 1¼” G 1½”
actuator M30 x 1.5
Material In the water Valve bodies Brass (CuZn40Pb2 - CW 617N)
Membranes and O - rings EPDM
Springs W.Nr. 1.4568,W.Nr. 1.4310
Cone (Pc) W.Nr. 1.4305
Seat (Pc) EPDM
Cone (Cv) CuZn40Pb3 - CW 614N
Seat (Cv) CuZn40Pb2 - CW 617N
Screw Stainless Steel (A2)
Flat gasket NBR
Sealing agent Dimethacrylate Ester
(only for valves with measuring nipples)
Out of the water Plastic parts POM
Insert parts and outer screws CuZn39Pb3 - CW 614N;
W.Nr. 1.4310; W.Nr. 1.4401
* according suitability and usage especially in not oxygen tight systems please mind the instructions given by the coolant
producer
position 2
P P
CV CV
BV
BV
position 1 OT
OT
Q Q
P P P P
position 1 position 2 position 1 position 2
CV CV
CV CV
BV
BV
BV
BV
OT OT
OT OT
Q Q Q Q
20% of Design 20% of Design 20% of Design 20% of Design
design flow flow design flow flow design flow flow design flow flow
P P
pressure drop in a system with AB-QM pressure drop in a system with traditional valve set
CV CV
(manual balancing valve + control valve)
BV
BV
OT
6 VD.A2.W4.02 © Danfoss 10/2005 SIBC
OT
Q Q
Data sheet Automatically balanced combination valves AB
Design
5 2
3
6 4
1. Stuffing box
2. Spindle
3. Plastic ring
4. Control valve’s cone
5. Membrane
6. Main spring
P2 P3
7. Hollow cone
(pressure controller)
P1
8. Vulcanized seat
(pressure controller)
P2-P3
P1-P3
Sizing Example 1: Variable flow system Example 3: Sizing AB-QM according pipe
dimension
Given:
Cool requirement per unit : 1000 W Given:
Flow temperature in the system: 6 °C Flow in system 1, 4 m3/h (1400 l/h = 0,38l/s),
Return temperature in the system:12 °C pipe dimension DN 25 mm
Solution: Solution:
Flow in the system: Q (l/h) In this case we can selected AB-QM DN 25 mm
Q = 0,86 x 1000 / ( 12-6 ) = 143 l/h with Qmax = 1700 l/h
Selected:
AB-QM DN 20 mm with Qmax = 900 l/h
2500
presetting on 573 / 900 = 0,64 = 64 % of
maximum opening.
Remarks:
required minimum differential pressure across 2000
the AB-QM DN 20 - 16 kPa.
1700
1500
1000
900
640
500 450
275 340
150
180
55 90
0 30
DN10LF DN10 DN15 DN20 DN25 DN32
DN15LF
Blue
Red
P2-P3
Pump optimization
Q Q=const. Q=const.
P2-P3
P2 P3
P1
P2-P3
P1-P3
P1-P3
16kPa 400kPa
(20kPa)
The AB-QM features measuring nipples It can also be used to optimize the pump head.
that allow measuring of the pressure difference The pump head can be decreased until no more
(p2-p3) across the control valve. If the pressure than the minimal required pressure (7-14 kPa)
difference exceeds certain value (7-14 kPa) it is available on the most distant valve (in terms
means the differential pressure controller is of hydronic). This optimal point is to be found
operational and the flow limitation is achieved. when proportionality between pump head and
The measuring function can be used to verify if measured differential pressure cease to exist.
enough pressure difference is available and thus Verifying the pressure can be done by using a
verify the flow. Danfoss PFM 3000 for example (for more details
please refer to AB-QM Tech Notes VN.A3.N1.02).
70
70
40
40
30
30
mounted actuator. 90 90
)
)
(%
(%
0 0
100 2 100 2
- Raise the grey plastic ring and turn to the new Red
presetting.
- Release the white plastic ring and the
presetting is locked.
Service The valve features a service function that allows Unwanted change of the setting is provided by
changing of the “stuffing box (code 065F0006)” locking ring (code 003Z0236) which is inserted
under water pressure. in the groove below the scale. The locking ring
Valves are equipped with plastic shut-off would not allow one to lift the grey plastic ring
mechanism that is to be used for isolating thus no change of the setting is possible.
function up to 1 bar differential pressure. When
closing against higher differential pressure
please use accessory - shut-off & protection
piece (003Z0230) or set the value to 0%.
Dimensions
TWA-Z AMV / AME
L1 L2 L3 H1 H2 H3 H4 b Weight
Type mm mm mm mm mm mm mm ISO 228/1 kg
AB-QM DN 10 53 36 79 20 73 105 140 G½A 0.38
AB-QM DN 15 65 45 79 25 75 110 145 G ¾A 0.48
AB-QM DN 20 82 56 79 33 77 115 150 G1A 0.65
AB-QM DN 25 104 71 79 42 88 130 165 G 1¼ A 1.45
AB-QM DN 32 130 90 79 50 102 145 180 G 1½ A 2.21