Application Guide

A FlowCon Guide - most common applications

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Table of Contents
Application Guide

Description Type af Application Page

Valve Spotter Heating Systems 5

Cooling Systems 7
Application Systems Air Curtains 8
Air Handling Units 11
Calorifiers 14
Chilled Beams/Ceilings 17
Chillers 20
Convectors 24
Cooling Towers 28
CRAC Units 30
Domestic Hot Water 32
Fan Coil Units 33
Heat Exchanger 39
Hot Water Tank 43
Radiators 44
Solar Panels 47
Stand-Alone Units 48
System Zone Protection 51
System By-Pass 52
Trench Heaters/Coolers 54
Underfloor Heating 58

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Application Guide
Heating Systems - Valve Spotter
Heating Systems

Heating Systems
Valve Spotter

One Pipe Two Pipe Four Pipe

System System System

Pressure Pressure
Dynamic Static Differential Temperature
Independent Independent
Balancing Balancing Pressure Control Control
Control Control

Dynamic Static Dynamic Static Dynamic Control Dynamic Dynamic

Valves Valves Valves Valves Valves Valves Valves Valves

ABVs DPCVs TCV PICVs BY-PASS

Automatic Differential Temperature Pressure By-Pass
Balancing Valves Pressure Control Independent Assemblies
and Flow Limiters Control Valves Valves Control Valves

Go to:
flowconivc.com

FlowCon E-JUST FlowCon ADP FlowCon EVS FlowCon Green FlowCon

DN15-50 + Partner Ball DN15-25 DN15-50 Assemblies
DN15-25 with Green
DN20-25

FlowCon SH FlowCon EDP FlowCon GreEQ

DN50-250 + E-JUST DN15-32
DN15-50

FlowCon EDP FlowCon Unimizer® FlowCon SM

+ S-JUST DN15-150 DN15-250
DN15-25

FlowCon PIM™-DP FlowCon UniQ®

+ Partner Globe DN15-20
DN65-150

FlowCon FIT
DN15-150

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Application Guide
Cooling Systems - Valve Spotter
Cooling Systems

Cooling Systems
Valve Spotter

Constant Variable Four Pipe

Flow Flow System

Differential Pressure Pressure

Dynamic Static Temperature
Pressure Independent Independent
Balancing Balancing Control
Control Control Control

Dynamic Static Static Dynamic Control Dynamic Dynamic

Valves Valves Valves Valves Valves Valves Valves

ABVs DPCVs TCVs PICVs BY-PASS

Automatic Differential Temperature Pressure By-Pass
Balancing Valves Pressure Control Independent Assemblies
and Flow Limiters Control Valves Valves Control Valves

Pre-set Solution Go to:

flowconivc.com

FlowCon K FlowCon EDP FlowCon EVS FlowCon Green FlowCon

DN15-50 + S-JUST DN15-25 DN15-50 Assemblies
DN15-25 with Green
DN20-25

FlowCon Wafer FlowCon PIM™-DP FlowCon GreEQ

DN50-1000 + Partner Globe DN15-32
DN65-150
Adjustable Solution

FlowCon E-JUST FlowCon Unimizer® FlowCon SM

DN15-50 DN15-150 DN15-250

FlowCon SH FlowCon UniQ®

DN15-250 DN15-20

FlowCon FIT
DN15-150

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Air Curtains

Air Curtains
with Pressure Independent Control (PICV)

Controller Pump Timer Indoor Metering PICV

Air Curtain Temp. Station

System Functionality: Solutions:

An air curtain is a fan-powered device which creates The solution is to mount a PICV on every unit and
an invisible air barrier over the doorway to efficiently FlowCon offers:
separate two different environments, without limiting • FlowCon UniQ® (built-in regulation unit) with ON/OFF
the access. It helps keeping shop- and restaurant control or
entrances free from draughts and unwanted outdoor • FlowCon Green / GreEQ (adjustable insert) with mo-
temperatures. The air temperature is controlled by cir- dulating control.
culated water temperature and with proper balancing,
an air curtain may reduce heating and cooling costs Benefits:
by up to 80% while protecting the indoor climate and • Assures correct flow for each unit automatically - also
increasing people comfort. Balancing can be obtained at partial loads - securing people comfort
by installing a PICV on each unit securing no over- • Serviceable insert-design solution (Green / GreEQ)
flow, full control and authority even at partial loads. • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 10
kPaD (UniQ®) or 16 kPaD (Green / GreEQ)
Requirements: • Flexible solution with 41 different stepless max. flow
The PICV will react to system pressure changes and settings
regulate the flow of hot or cold water to required flow • Accurate setting as done over multiple rotations
by adjusting the actuator position. This helps the sys- • Cost savings due to reduced commissioning time
tem to be accurately controlled even with pressure • True PICVs - real pressure independency at all flow
changes and reduced loads. rates and all actuator positions.
FlowCon PICVs

UniQ® Green GreEQ 8

Air Curtains
with Temperature Control

Controller Pump Timer Indoor Metering TCV

Air Curtain Temp. Station

System Functionality: Solutions:

An air curtain is a fan-powered device which creates The solution is to mount a TCV on every unit and
an invisible air barrier over the doorway to efficiently FlowCon offers:
separate two different environments, without limiting • FlowCon EVS with balancing (pre-set stainless steel
the access. It helps keeping shop- and restaurant insert) and ON/OFF control.
entrances free from draughts and unwanted outdoor
temperatures. The air temperature is controlled by cir- Benefits:
culated water temperature and with proper balancing, • Assures correct flow for each unit automatically - also
an air curtain may reduce heating and cooling costs at partial loads - securing people comfort
by up to 80% while protecting the indoor climate and • A serviceable solution due to insert-design
increasing people comfort. Balancing can be obtained • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 10
by installing a Temperature Control Valve (TCV) on kPaD
each unit securing actuated control and optimized • Cost savings due to reduced commissioning time
flow balance. • Tamper-proof
• A proven technology - long life expectancy.
Requirements:
The TCV incl. balancing will react to system pressure
changes and automatically provide the selected max.
flow independent of pressure changes. In addition, the
actuator will provide ON/OFF control, securing proper
thermal performance at all times, even at partial loads.
FlowCon TCV

EVS 9
Air Curtains
with Automatic Balancing

Controller Pump Timer Indoor Metering 2-Way ABV

Air Curtain Temp. Station Control Valve

System Functionality: Solutions:

An air curtain is a fan-powered device which creates The solution is to mount an ABV on every unit and
an invisible air barrier over the doorway to efficiently FlowCon offers:
separate two different environments, without limiting • FlowCon E-JUST or
the access. It helps keeping shop- and restaurant • FlowCon Composite.
entrances free from draughts and unwanted outdoor
temperatures. The air temperature is controlled by cir- Benefits:
culated water temperature and with proper balancing, • Assures no overflow in the system
an air curtain may reduce heating and cooling costs • An easy-to-use and compact solution
by up to 80% while protecting the indoor climate and • Adjustable insert solution providing high flexibility
increasing people comfort. Balancing can be obtained and easy maintenance
by installing an Automatic Balancing Valve (ABV) on • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 15
each unit securing no overflow. kPaD
• Cost savings due to reduced time to balance and
Requirements: commission
The ABV will react to system pressure changes and • A proven technology - long life expectancy.
limit the flow of hot or cold water to required max. flow
helping the system to be accurately controlled even
with pressure changes.

FlowCon ABVs FlowCon Control

AB Composite AB E-JUST Unimizer® 2-Way 10

Air Handling Units

Air Handling Units

with Pressure Independent Control (PICV), Direct Control

Air Handling Controller Pump PICV

Unit

System Functionality: Solutions:

Air handling units or AHUs are either designed for in- The solution is to mount a PICV on every unit and
or outdoor location, and the function of an AHU is to FlowCon offers:
regulate and circulate air for proper room tempera- • FlowCon Green (adjustable insert)
ture independent of the outdoor temperature. Central • FlowCon SM (built-in regulation unit).
elements in an AHU are the fan, the heating and/or
cooling coil. AHUs are generally servicing larger are- Benefits:
as and thereby larger flow rates. Without proper bal- • Assures correct flow for each unit automatically - also
ance and control, energy consumption and operating at partial loads - securing optimal comfort
costs will run wild. This can be prevented by installing • A serviceable solution due to insert-design (Green)
a PICV on every AHU. PICVs will help significantly to • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 16
reduce energy consumption and operating costs and kPaD (Green)
increase the building’s overall energy performance • Flexible solution with minimum 41 different max. flow
and anticipate in the task of energy certification. settings
• Electrical actuators with selectable control mode, lin-
Requirements: ear or equal%
The PICV will react to system pressure changes and • Cost savings due to reduced commissioning time
regulated the flow of hot or cold water to required flow • True PICVs - 100% authority and pressure independen-
by adjusting the actuator position. This helps the AHU cy at all flow rates with accurate actuator control.
to be accurately controlled even with pressure changes
and at reduced loads.
FlowCon PICVs

Green.3 SM 11
Air Handling Units
with Pressure Independent Temperature Control, Direct Control

Air Handling Controller Pump Pressure Indoor Intelligent FlowCon PICV

Unit Sensor Temp. Interface App

System Functionality: Solutions:

Air handling units or AHUs are either designed for in- The solution is to mount a PITCV on every unit and
or outdoor location, and the function of an AHU is to FlowCon offers:
regulate and circulate air for proper room tempera- • FlowCon Energy FIT System.
ture independent of the outdoor temperature. Central
elements in an AHU are the fan, the heating and/or Benefits:
cooling coil. AHUs are generally servicing larger are- • All-in-1 solution incl. PICV, temperature and pressure
as and thereby larger flow rates. Without proper bal- sensors, flow and BTU metering.
ance and control, energy consumption and operating • User friendly w/ easy direct setting on display actuator
costs will run wild. This can be prevented by install- (FIT) or direct flow setting on insert or valve (FIT-G)
ing a true pressure independent temperature control • Complete overview of energy and flow with simple
valve (PITCV) on every AHU. The PITCV will, by monitoring via Bluetooth® to FlowCon App or via
controlling based on ΔT alone, help significantly to BACnet to BMS
reduce energy consumption and operating costs and • No piping restrictions - the most compact system on
increase the building’s overall energy performance the market
and anticipate in the task of energy certification. • Cost savings due to optimized energy consumption
and improved efficiency
Requirements: • True PITCVs with full pressure and temperature in-
A PITCV will only react to ΔT changes and conse- dependency and ΔT control.
quently adjust the flow by altering actuator position.
System pressure fluctuations are mechanically ab-
FlowCon PITCV
sorbed by the included PICV. By controlling AHU per-
formance on ΔT, flow requirements may be reduced,
resulting in significant energy savings and optimized
comfort at all times.

FIT-G FIT 12
Air Handling Units
with Automatic Balancing

Air Handling Controller Pump 2-Way ABV

Unit Control Valve

System Functionality: Solutions:

Air handling units or AHUs are either designed for in- The solution is to mount an ABV on every unit and
or outdoor location, and the function of an AHU is to FlowCon offers:
regulate and circulate air for proper room tempera- • FlowCon E-JUST (adjustable insert)
ture independent of the outdoor temperature. Central • FlowCon Wafer (pre-set multiple inserts).
elements in an AHU are the fan, the heating and/or
cooling coil. AHUs are generally servicing larger are- Benefits:
as and thereby larger flow rates. Without proper bal- • Assures no overflow in the system
ance and control, energy consumption and operating • An easy-to-use solution
costs will run wild. This can be prevented by installing • Adjustable insert solution providing high flexibility and
an Automatic Balancing Valve (ABV) on every AHU easy maintenance (E-JUST)
securing no overflow. • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 10
kPaD
Requirements: • Cost savings due to reduced time to balance and
An ABV will react to system pressure changes and commission
limit the flow of hot or cold water to required max. flow • A proven technology - long life expectancy.
helping the system to be accurately controlled even
with pressure changes.

FlowCon ABVs FlowCon

Control

E-JUST.3 Wafer Unimizer® 2-Way 13

Calorifiers

Calorifiers
with Pressure Independent Control (PICV)

+ + +

Controller Pump Timer Indoor Metering PICV

Calorifier Temp. Station

System Functionality: Solutions:

A calorifier is basically a heating fan with a built-in coil. The solution is to mount a PICV on every single unit and
In this simple construction, air is heated indirectly by FlowCon offers:
blowing over the heating coil and heat is thermally • FlowCon Green / GreEQ (adjustable insert)
transferred. The heated air will heat the room and can • FlowCon UniQ® (built-in regulation unit).
be adjusted in temperature, blow direction and air ve-
locity. Without proper balance and control, flow rates Benefits:
will fluctuate as pressure fluctuates with the result of • Assures correct flow for each unit automatically - also
increased energy consumption. This can be prevented at partial loads - securing optimal comfort
by installing a PICV on every calorifier. PICVs will help • Serviceable insert-design solution (Green / GreEQ)
maintain correct flow rate at any time of operation and • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 10
significantly reduce energy consumption. kPaD (UniQ®)
• Flexible solution with min. 41 different max. flow settings
Requirements: • Electrical actuators with selectable control mode, linear
The PICV will react to system pressure changes and or equal% or alternatively thermal ON/OFF actuators
regulated the flow of hot water to required flow by • Cost savings due to reduced commissioning time
adjusting the actuator position. This helps the calo- • True PICVs - 100% authority and pressure indepen-
rifier to be accurately controlled even with pressure dency at all flow rates with accurate actuator control.
changes and at reduced loads.

FlowCon PICVs

UniQ® Green GreEQ 14

Calorifiers
with Temperature Control

+ + +

Controller Pump Timer Indoor Metering TCV

Calorifier Temp. Station

System Functionality: Solutions:

A calorifier is basically a heating fan with a built-in coil. The solution is to mount a TCV on every single unit and
In this simple construction, air is heated indirectly by FlowCon offers:
blowing over the heating coil and heat is thermally • FlowCon EVS with balancing (pre-set stainless steel
transferred. The heated air will heat the room and can insert) and ON/OFF control.
be adjusted in temperature, blow direction and air ve-
locity. Without proper balance and control, flow rates Benefits:
will fluctuate as pressure fluctuates with the result of • Assures correct flow for each unit automatically - also
increased energy consumption. This can be prevented at partial loads - securing people comfort
by installing a Temperature Control Valve (TCV) on • A serviceable solution due to insert-design
every calorifier. TCVs will help secure no overflow and • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 10
help reduce energy consumption. kPaD
• Cost savings due to reduced commissioning time
Requirements: • Tamper-proof
The TCV will react to system pressure changes and • A proven technology - long life expectancy.
regulated the flow of hot water to required flow by ad-
justing the actuator position. This helps the calorifier
to be accurately controlled even at reduced loads.

FlowCon TCV

EVS 15
Calorifiers
with Automatic Balancing

+ + +

Controller Pump Timer Indoor Metering 2-Way ABV

Calorifier Temp. Station Control Valve

System Functionality: Solutions:

A calorifier is basically a heating fan with a built-in coil. The solution is to mount an ABV on every single unit
In this simple construction, air is heated indirectly by and FlowCon offers:
blowing over the heating coil and heat is thermally • FlowCon E-JUST (adjustable insert).
transferred. The heated air will heat the room and can
be adjusted in temperature, blow direction and air ve- Benefits:
locity. Without proper balance and control, flow rates • Assures no overflow in the system
will fluctuate as pressure fluctuates with the result of • An easy-to-use solution
increased energy consumption. This can be prevented • Adjustable insert solution providing high flexibility and
by installing an Automatic Balancing Valve (ABV) on easy maintenance
every calorifier. ABVs will help secure no overflow and • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 17
guarantee design flow. kPaD
• Cost savings due to reduced time to balance and
Requirements: commission
An ABV will react to system pressure changes and • A proven technology - long life expectancy.
limit the flow of hot water to required max. flow help-
ing the system to be accurately controlled even with
pressure changes.

FlowCon ABVs FlowCon Control

AB Composite AB E-JUST Unimizer® 2-Way 16

Chilled Beams/Ceilings

Chilled Beams/Ceilings
with Pressure Independent Control (PICV)

Chilled Controller Pump Metering PICV

Beam/Ceiling Station

System Functionality:
Chilled beams and chilled ceilings are both ceil- Solutions:
ing-based cooling devices and alternatives to FCUs. The solution is to mount a PICV on every single unit and
Chilled water is piped to the unit and provides con- FlowCon offers:
vective cooling. As warm air rises it is cooled by the • FlowCon Green / GreEQ (adjustable insert)
chilled beam/ceiling; once it is cooled, the air falls back • FlowCon UniQ® (built-in regulation unit).
to the floor and the cycle starts over. Without proper
balance and control, flow rates will fluctuate as pres- Benefits:
sure fluctuates due to variating system load resulting • Assures correct flow for each unit automatically - also
in inaccurate room temperature, dissatisfied users and at partial loads - securing optimal comfort
increased energy consumption. This can be prevented • Serviceable insert-design solution (Green / GreEQ)
by installing a PICV on every chilled beam or chilled • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 10
ceiling. PICVs will help maintain correct flow rate at kPaD (UniQ®)
any time of operation and significantly reduce energy • Flexible solution with minimum 41 different max. flow
consumption. settings
• Electrical actuators with selectable control mode, linear
Requirements: or equal% or alternatively thermal ON/OFF actuators
The PICV will react to system pressure changes and • Cost savings due to reduced commissioning time
regulated the chilled water flow to required flow by ad- • True PICVs - 100% authority and pressure indepen-
justing the actuator position. This helps the unit to be dency at all flow rates with accurate actuator control.
accurately controlled even with pressure changes and
FlowCon PICVs
at reduced loads.

UniQ® Green GreEQ 17

Chilled Beams/Ceilings
with Temperature Control

Chilled Controller Pump TCV

Beam/Ceiling

System Functionality: Solutions:

Chilled beams and chilled ceilings are both ceil- The solution is to mount a TCV on every single unit
ing-based cooling devices and alternatives to FCUs. and FlowCon offers:
Chilled water is piped to the unit and provides con- • FlowCon EVS with balancing (pre-set stainless steel
vective cooling. As warm air rises it is cooled by the insert) and ON/OFF control.
chilled beam/ceiling; once it is cooled, the air falls back
to the floor and the cycle starts over. Without proper Benefits:
balance and control, flow rates will fluctuate as pres- • Assures correct flow for each unit automatically - also
sure fluctuates due to variating system load resulting at partial loads - securing occupant comfort
in inaccurate room temperature, dissatisfied users and • A serviceable solution due to insert-design
increased energy consumption. This can be prevented • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 10
by installing a Temperature Control Valve (TCV) on kPaD
every chilled beam or ceiling. TCVs will help secure • Cost savings due to reduced commissioning time
no overflow and help reduce energy consumption. • Tamper-proof
• A proven technology - long life expectancy.
Requirements:
The TCV will react to system pressure changes and
regulated the chilled water flow to required flow by ad-
justing the actuator position. This helps the unit to be
accurately controlled even at reduced loads.
FlowCon TCV

EVS 18
Chilled Beams/Ceilings
with Automatic Balancing (ABV)

Chilled Controller Pump 2-Way ABV

Beam/Ceiling Control Valve

System Functionality: Solutions:

Chilled beams and chilled ceilings are both ceil- The solution is to mount an ABV on every single unit
ing-based cooling devices and alternatives to FCUs. and FlowCon offers:
Chilled water is piped to the unit and provides con- • FlowCon E-JUST (adjustable insert).
vective cooling. As warm air rises it is cooled by the
chilled beam/ceiling; once it is cooled, the air falls Benefits:
back to the floor and the cycle starts over. Without • Assures no overflow in the system
proper balance and control, flow rates will fluctuate • An easy-to-use solution
as pressure fluctuates due to variating system load • Adjustable insert solution providing high flexibility and
resulting in inaccurate room temperature, dissatisfied easy maintenance
users and increased energy consumption. This can be • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 17
prevented by installing an Automatic Balancing Valve kPaD
(ABV) on every chilled beam or ceiling. ABVs will help • Cost savings due to reduced time to balance and
secure no overflow and Guarantee design flow. commission
• A proven technology - long life expectancy.
Requirements:
An ABV will react to system pressure changes and
limit the chilled water flow to required max. flow helping
the system to be accurately controlled even with pres-
sure changes.
FlowCon ABVs FlowCon Control

AB Composite AB E-JUST Unimizer® 2-Way 19

Chillers

Chillers - Variable Speed

with Pressure Independent Control (PICV)

Controller Pump Temp. Butterfly 2-Way PICV

Chiller Sensor Control Valve

System Functionality: Solutions:

Chillers are either designed for in- or outdoor location, The solution is to mount a PICV on every single unit and
and the function of a chiller is to provide the correct FlowCon offers:
amount of chilled water to a building’s A/C system. • FlowCon SM.
Chillers are normally seen in large-size buildings and
thereby handling larger flow rates. Without proper ba- Benefits:
lance and control, energy consumption, ΔT and hence • Assures correct flow for each unit automatically - also
operating costs will run wild. This can be prevented at partial loads
by installing a PICV on every chiller. PICVs will help • Flexible solution with minimum 51 different max. flow
significantly to reduce energy consumption and ope- settings
rating costs and increase the building’s overall energy • Electrical actuators with selectable control mode, linear
performance and anticipate in the task of energy cer- or equal%
tification. • Energy efficient due to optimized control
• Cost savings due to reduced commissioning time
Requirements: • True PICVs - 100% authority and pressure indepen-
The PICV will react to system pressure changes and dency at all flow rates with accurate actuator control.
regulated the flow of chilled water to required flow
by adjusting the actuator position. This helps chillers
during ramp on or ramp off to maintain being accu-
rately controlled even with pressure changes and at
reduced loads.
FlowCon FlowCon
PICV Control

SM Unimizer® 2-Way 20
Chillers - Variable Speed
with Pressure Independent Temperature Control

Controller Pump Pressure Temp. Butterfly Intelligent FlowCon 2-Way PICV

Chiller Sensor Sensor Interface App Control Valve

System Functionality: Solutions:

Chillers are either designed for in- or outdoor location, The solution is to mount a PITCV on every unit and
and the function of a chiller is to provide the correct FlowCon offers:
amount of chilled water to a building’s A/C system. • FlowCon Energy FIT System
Chillers are normally seen in large-size buildings and
thereby handling larger flow rates. Without proper bal- Benefits:
ance and control, energy consumption, ΔT and hence • All-in-1 solution incl. PICV, temperature and pressure
operating costs will run wild. This can be prevented sensors, flow and BTU metering.
by installing a true pressure independent temperature • User friendly w/ easy direct setting on display actuator
control valve (PITCV) on every chiller. The PITCV will, • Complete overview of energy and flow with simple
by controlling on ΔT alone, help significantly to reduce monitoring via Bluetooth® to FlowCon App or via
energy consumption and operating costs and increase BACnet to BMS
the building’s overall energy performance and antici- • No piping restrictions - the most compact system on
pate in the task of energy certification. the market
• Cost savings due to optimized energy consumption
Requirements: and improved efficiency
A PITCV will only react to ΔT changes and consequently • True PITCVs with full pressure independent ΔT control.
adjust the flow by altering actuator position. System
pressure fluctuations are mechanically absorbed by
the included PICV. By controlling chiller performance
on ΔT, flow requirements may be reduced,
FlowCon FlowCon
resulting in significant energy savings and PITCV Control
optimized comfort at all times.

FIT Unimizer® 2-Way 21

22
Chillers - Fixed Speed
with Automatic Balancing

Controller Pump Butterfly 2-Way ABV

Chiller Control Valve

System Functionality: Solutions:

Chillers are either designed for in- or outdoor location, The solution is to mount an ABV on every single unit
and the function of a chiller is to provide the correct and FlowCon offers:
amount of chilled water to a building’s A/C system. • FlowCon Wafer (pre-set multiple inserts).
Chillers are normally seen in large-size buildings and
thereby handling larger flow rates. Without proper ba- Benefits:
lance and control, energy consumption, ΔT and hence • Assures no overflow in the system
operating costs will run wild. On a fixed speed chil- • An easy-to-use solution
ler, this can be prevented by installing an Automatic • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 10
Balancing Valve (ABV) and an ON/OFF butterfly valve kPaD
on every chiller securing no overflow. • Cost savings due to reduced time to balance and
commission
Requirements: • A proven technology - long life expectancy.
An ABV will react to system pressure changes and
limit the flow of chilled water to required max. flow
helping the system to be accurately controlled even
with pressure changes for instance when chillers in
the same system are ramped off.

FlowCon ABV FlowCon

Control

Wafer Unimizer® 2-Way 23

Convectors

Convectors
with Pressure Independent Control (PICV)

Controller Pump Timer Indoor Metering PICV

Convector Temp. Station

System Functionality: Solutions:

Convectors generate heat by drawing cold air in at The solution is to mount a PICV on every convector
the bottom and letting it pass the inner hot pipe with and FlowCon offers:
fins in order to heat up the air before it leaves from • FlowCon Green / GreEQ (adjustable insert)
the top. Without proper balance, convectors will either • FlowCon UniQ® (built-in regulation unit).
experience overflow or underflow and consequently
not deliver the right temperature resulting in human Benefits:
discomfort. Balance can be achieved by installing a • Assures correct flow for each unit automatically - also
Pressure Independent Control Valve (PICV) on each at partial loads - securing optimal comfort
convector. PICVs will help maintain correct flow rate, • Serviceable insert-design solution (Green / GreEQ)
eliminating noise at any time of operation and signifi- • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 10
cantly reduce energy consumption. kPaD (UniQ®)
• Flexible solution with stepless setting to minimum 41
Requirements: defined max. flows
The PICV will react to system pressure changes and • Electrical actuators with selectable control mode, linear
regulated the flow of hot water to required flow by ad- or equal% or alternatively thermal ON/OFF actuators
justing the actuator position. This helps at all times to • Cost savings due to reduced commissioning time
secure a steady flow and consequently better indoor • True PICVs - 100% authority and pressure indepen-
temperature control. dency at all flow rates with accurate actuator control.

FlowCon PICVs

UniQ® Green GreEQ 24

Convectors
with Temperature Control

Controller Pump Timer Indoor Metering TCV

Convector Temp. Sensor Station

System Functionality: Solutions:

Convectors generate heat by drawing cold air in at The solution is to mount a TCV on every convector
the bottom and letting it pass the inner hot pipe with and FlowCon offers:
fins in order to heat up the air before it leaves from • FlowCon EVS with balancing (pre-set stainless steel
the top. Without proper balance, convectors will either insert) and ON/OFF control.
experience overflow or underflow and consequently
not deliver the right temperature resulting in human Benefits:
discomfort. Flow control can be achieved in ON/OFF • Assures correct flow for each unit automatically - also
applications by installing a Temperature Control Valve at partial loads - securing occupant comfort
(TCV) on every convector. TCVs will help secure no • A serviceable solution due to insert-design
overflow and help reduce energy consumption. • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 10
kPaD
Requirements: • Cost savings due to reduced commissioning time
The TCV will react to system pressure changes and • Tamper-proof model
regulated the flow of hot water to required flow by ad- • A proven technology - long life expectancy.
justing the actuator position. This helps the unit to be
accurately controlled even at reduced system loads.

FlowCon TCV

EVS 25
Convectors
with Differential Pressure Control (DPCV)

Controller Pump Timer Indoor Metering Partner DPCV

Convector Temp. Station Valve

System Functionality: Solutions:

Convectors generate heat by drawing cold air in at the The solution is to mount a DPCV and a Partner valve
bottom and letting it pass the inner hot pipe with fins in on every zone and FlowCon offers:
order to heat up the air before it leaves from the top. • FlowCon SDP (pre-set 10, 20 or 30 kPaD) or
Without proper balance, convectors will either experi- • FlowCon EDP (adjustable 5-50 kPaD)
ence overflow or underflow and consequently not de- • FlowCon QuickDisc® (Partner Valve with manual flow
liver the right temperature resulting in human discom- balancing).
fort. Pressure control can be achieved by installing a
Differential Pressure Control Valve (DPCV) as zone Benefits:
on every convector zone. It will also help eliminating • Prevention of noise in the system
noise through the thermostat. • Security of a defined ΔP available for all branches -
also at partial loads
Requirements: • An easy-to-use and compact construct
The DPCV will absorb system pressure changes and • A serviceable solution due to insert-design
maintain a constant pressure, ΔpC, in the zone help- • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 3
ing the system to balance, be accurately controlled kPaD
and protected against noise. • Cost savings due to reduced time to balance and
commission
• A proven technology.

FlowCon Partner Valves FlowCon DPCVs

AB Composite AB E-JUST QuickDisc® EDP SDP 26

Convectors
with Differential Pressure Control (DPCV) - Timer Controlled

Controller Pump Timer Indoor Metering Partner DPCV

Convector Temp. Station Valve

System Functionality: Solutions:

Convectors generate heat by drawing cold air in at The solution is to mount a DPCV and a partner Valve on
the bottom and letting it pass the inner hot pipe with every zone and FlowCon offers:
fins in order to heat up the air before it leaves from • FlowCon ADP (adjustable insert)
the top. Without proper balance, convectors will either • FlowCon Partner Ball (Partner Valve).
experience overflow or underflow and consequently
not deliver the right temperature resulting in human Benefits:
discomfort. Pressure control can be achieved by in- • Combined ΔP and max flow limiter in one unit - incl.
stalling a flow limiting Differential Pressure Control ON/OFF control
Valve (DPCV) as zone valve on every convector zone, • Flexible solution with minimum 41 different flow/
which will reduce noise and allow energy saving night pressure settings
reduction. • An easy-to-use solution and compact design
• A serviceable solution due to insert-model
Requirements: • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 3
The DPCV will absorb system pressure changes and kPaD
maintain a constant pressure, ΔpC, in the zone help- • Cost savings - recued time to balance and commission
ing the system to balance, be accurately controlled • A proven technology
and protected against noise. • Possible automatic night reduction.

FlowCon Partner Valve FlowCon DPCV

Partner Ball ADP 27

Cooling Towers

Cooling Towers - Primary Side

with Automatic Balancing

Pump Flow
Cooling Tower Limiter

System Functionality: Solutions:

A cooling tower is a big vessel which contains a large The solution is to mount an ABV on every unit and
fan blowing air through the unit. Water including ex- FlowCon offers:
cess heat from the HVAC system is entered at the top • FlowCon Wafer (pre-set multiple inserts).
of the cooling tower. As the water passes to the bot-
tom, heat is withdrawn through evaporation. Cooling Benefits:
towers normally involves larger flow rates. Without • Assures no overflow in the system
proper balance, energy consumption and operating • An easy-to-use tamper-proof solution
costs will run wild. This can be prevented by installing • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 10
an Automatic Balancing Valve (ABV) on every cooling kPaD
tower securing no overflow. • Cost savings due to reduced time to balance and
commission
Requirements: • A proven technology - long life expectancy
An ABV will react to system pressure changes and
limit the flow of cold water to required max. flow help-
ing the system to be accurately controlled even with
pressure changes.

FlowCon ABV

Wafer 28
Cooling Towers - Primary Side
with Pressure Independent Control (PICV)

Pump PICV
Cooling Tower

System Functionality: Solutions:

A cooling tower is a big vessel which contains a large The solution is to mount a PICV on every unit and
fan blowing air through the unit. Water including ex- FlowCon offers:
cess heat from the HVAC system is entered at the top • FlowCon SM (built-in regulation unit)
of the cooling tower. As the water passes to the bot-
tom, heat is withdrawn through evaporation. Cooling Benefits:
towers normally involves larger flow rates. Without • Assures correct flow for each unit automatically - also
proper balance and control, energy consumption and at partial loads - securing optimal comfort
operating costs will run wild. This can be prevented by • Flexible solution with minimum 51 different max. flow
installing a PICV on every cooling tower. PICVs will settings
help significantly to reduce energy consumption and • Electrical actuators with selectable control mode,
operating costs and still provide required cooling to linear or equal%
the building’s HVAC system. • Cost savings due to reduced commissioning time
• True PICVs - 100% authority and pressure indepen-
Requirements: dency at all flow rates with accurate actuator control.
The PICV will react to system pressure changes and
regulated the flow of cold water to required flow by
adjusting the actuator position. This helps the cooling
tower to be accurately controlled even with pressure
changes and at reduced loads allowing reduced fan
speed and thereby enhancing cooling tower efficiency.
FlowCon PICV

SM 29
CRAC Units

CRAC Units
Computer Room Air Condition with Pressure Independent Control (PICV)

Controller Pump PICV

CRAC Unit

System Functionality: Solutions:

CRAC units are commonly used in data centers and The solution is to mount a PICV on every single unit and
other critical installations like clean rooms requiring FlowCon offers:
high precision air conditioning. It consists of a direct • FlowCon Green.3
expansion refrigeration cycle, and air is blown over a • FlowCon SM.
cold coil in order to achieve cooling. Without proper
balance and control, energy consumption and opera- Benefits:
ting costs will run wild or even worse, damaging the • Assures correct flow for each unit automatically - also
installed equipment. This can be avoided by installing at partial loads
a PICV on every CRAC unit. PICVs will help signi- • Flexible solution with minimum 41 different max. flow
ficantly to reduce energy consumption and operating settings
costs and secure the essential high precision air con- • Electrical actuators with selectable control mode, lin-
ditioning. ear or equal%
• Energy efficient due to optimized control
Requirements: • Cost savings due to reduced commissioning time
The PICV will react to system pressure changes and • True PICVs - 100% authority and pressure indepen-
regulated the flow of chilled water to required flow by dency at all flow rates with accurate actuator control.
adjusting the actuator position. This helps the CRAC
unit to maintain correct flow providing the proper room
temperature at all times.
FlowCon PICVs

Green.3 SM 30
CRAC Units
Computer Room Air Condition with Pressure Independent Temp. Control

Controller Pump Pressure Temp. Intelligent FlowCon PICV

CRAC Unit Sensor Sensor Interface App

System Functionality: Solutions:

CRAC units are commonly used in data centers and The solution is to mount a PITCV on every unit and
other critical installations like clean rooms requiring FlowCon offers:
high precision air conditioning. It consists of a direct • FlowCon Energy FIT System.
expansion refrigeration cycle, and air is blown over
a cold coil in order to achieve cooling. Without prop- Benefits:
er balance and control, necessary A/C is far from • All-in-1 solution incl. PICV, temperature and pressure
achieved. This can be prevented by installing a true sensors, flow and BTU metering.
pressure independent temperature control valve • User friendly w/ easy direct setting on display actuator
(PITCV) on every CRAC unit. The PITCV will, by con- (FIT) or direct flow setting on insert or valve (FIT-G)
trolling based on ΔT alone, help significantly to reduce • Complete overview of energy and flow with simple
energy consumption and operating costs, secure the monitoring via Bluetooth® to FlowCon App or via
essential high precision air conditioning and provide BACnet to BMS
monitoring benefits (BTU etc). • No piping restrictions - the most compact system on
the market
Requirements: • Cost savings due to optimized energy consumption
A PITCV will only react to ΔT changes and conse- and improved efficiency
quently adjust the flow by altering actuator position. • True PITCVs with full pressure independent ΔT control.
System pressure fluctuations are mechanically ab-
sorbed by the included PICV. By controlling CRAC
unit performance on ΔT, flow requirements may be re-
FlowCon PITCV
duced, resulting in significant energy savings and still
maintaining the proper room temperature at all times.

FIT-G FIT 31
Domestic Hot Water

Domestic Hot Water

with Thermal Balancing

Controller Tap Pump Temp. FlowCon

Hot Water Tank Point Sensor TBV

System Functionality: Solutions:

Domestic hot water system is found in every house- The solution is to mount a TBV on each single riser and
hold, office block, hotel and hospital - basically in any FlowCon offers:
building. Domestic water is used for showers/baths, FlowCon T-JUST (adjustable insert).
washing etc. With proper thermal balance the entire
system will work efficiently, and the right water tem- Benefits:
perature will immediately be available at all tap points • Occupant satisfaction due to immediate hot water at
ensuring optimal comfort and no water waste waiting every tap point
for hot water. The solution is to install a Thermal Bal- • Serviceable solution due to insert-design
ancing Valve (TBV) on each riser. • Simple field adjustable temperature setting
• Energy saving as water is only circulated at a minimum
Requirements: as long as water temperature is at or above setpoint
The TBV will react to system temperature changes. • Cost saving due to reduced water waste
If the water temperature passing through the TBV is • Proven technology - long life expectancy
above the required set water temperature, the TBV • Water pasteurization with standard built-in bypass
closes. And vice versa if water temperature of the cir- - manual or automatic.
culating water is below, the TBV will open, allowing
water to flow through ‘asking’ for more hot water. An
additional benefit is the built-in bypass possibility
which allows for either manual or BMS-controlled water
pasteurization through thermal disinfection.
FlowCon TBVs

T-JUST T-JUST 32
Fan Coil Units

Fan Coil Units

with By-Pass Modules

Fan Coil Controller Pump Metering By-Pass

Unit Station Assembly

System Functionality: Solutions:

A FCU is a simple water-based coil/fan device which The solution is to mount a By-Pass Module on every
conditions room temperature by flowing air by the coil FCU and FlowCon offers:
and through heat transfer provide the right tempera- • FlowCon Assembly incl. 2-union By-Pass
ture. FCUs are generally servicing small to medium • FlowCon Mini By-Pass
sized areas and consequently they run with lower flow
rates. Without proper balance and control, energy Benefits:
consumption and human comfort is unmanageable. • Easy selection, installation, commissioning, control
This can be prevented by installing a By-Pass Module and maintenance of the FCU
incl. Pressure Independent Control (PICV), Tempera- • Two standard sizes; 40mm or 80mm center distance
ture Control (TCV) or Automatic Balancing (ABV) on • Insert solution providing high flexibility and a wide
every FCU. range of options
• Cost savings due to prefab models which allows fast
Requirements: installation and easy balance and virtually no com-
A By-Pass Module will include either a PICV, TCV or missioning.
ABV, which will react to system pressure changes and • Insultion pack available.
limit the flow of hot or cold water to required flow pro-
viding dynamic balancing and control as well as easy
FCU maintenance during service.

FlowCon By-Pass Modules

Mini By-Pass 2-union By-Pass By-Pass Assembly 33

Fan Coil Units
with Pressure Independent Control (PICV)

FCU FCU Controller Pump Metering PICV

Heating Cooling Station

System Functionality: Solutions:

The water-based FCU is a simple coil/fan device. The The solution is to mount a PICV on every FCU and
coil airflow is normally constant or limited to 3 different FlowCon offers:
speeds controlled by the user. Hence, the return wa- • FlowCon Green / GreEQ (adjustable composite insert)
ter temperature often fluctuates depending on season with modulating control, linear or equal% control mode
and corresponding cooling or heating requirements. • FlowCon UniQ® (built-in regulation unit) with ON/OFF
In case of modulating control, it is recommended to control.
install a Pressure Independent Control Valve (PICV)
on each FCU to ensure optimal ΔT, system energy ef- Benefits:
ficiency and room comfort. The PICV will ensure that • Assures correct flow for each FCU automatically - also
any pressure fluctuation in the system will not affect at partial loads - securing occupant comfort
flow regulation and overflow, underflow and starvation • Serviceable insert-design solution (Green / GreEQ)
are eliminated. • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 10
kPaD (UniQ®) or 16 kPaD (Green / GreEQ)
Requirements: • Flexible solution with minimum 41 different stepless
The PICV will provide 100% authority and flow regu- max. flow settings
lation regardless of system pressure changes and • Accurate setting over multiple rotations - full stroke
automatically provide the required flow to the FCU and • Cost savings due to reduced commissioning time
the actuator will provide modulating control securing • True PICVs - real pressure independency at all flow
proper flow balance and consequently also thermal rates and all actuator positions.
performance at all times, even at partial load.
FlowCon PICVs

UniQ® Green GreEQ 34

Fan Coil Units
with Pressure Independent Temperature Control

FCU FCU Controller Pump Pressure Temp. Intelligent FlowCon PICV

Heating Cooling Sensor Sensor Interface App

System Functionality: Solutions:

The water-based FCU is a simple coil/fan device. The The solution is to mount a PITCV on every FCU and
coil airflow is normally constant or limited to 3 different FlowCon offers:
speeds controlled by the user. Hence, the return wa- • FlowCon Energy FIT System.
ter temperature often fluctuates depending on season
and corresponding cooling or heating requirements. Benefits:
• All-in-1 solution incl. PICV and temperature sensors
Without proper balance and control, energy consump- for flow and BTU metering. Optional pressure sensors
tion and operating costs will run wild. This can be pre- available.
vented by installing a true pressure independent tem- • User friendly w/ easy direct setting on display actuator
perature control valve (PITCV) on every FCU. The (FIT) or direct flow setting on insert or valve (FIT-G)
PITCV can, by controlling based on ΔT alone, help • Complete overview of energy, supply/return tempera-
significantly to reduce energy consumption and ope- ture and flow with simple monitoring via Bluetooth®
rating costs and increase the building’s overall ener- to FlowCon App or via BACnet to BMS
gy performance and anticipate in the task of energy • No piping restrictions - the most compact system on
certification. the market
• Cost savings due to optimized energy consumption
Requirements: and improved efficiency
A PITCV will only react to ΔT changes and conse- • True PITCVs with full pressure independency and ΔT
quently adjust the flow by altering actuator position. control.
System pressure fluctuations are mechanically absor-
FlowCon PITCV
bed by the included PICV. By controlling FCU per-
formance on ΔT, flow requirements may be reduced,
resulting in significant energy savings and optimized
comfort at all times.

FIT-G FIT 35
Fan Coil Units
with Temperature Control

FCU FCU Controller Pump Metering TCV

Heating Cooling Station

System Functionality: Solutions:

The water-based FCU is a simple coil/fan device. The The solution is to mount an TCV on every FCU and
coil airflow is normally constant or limited to 3 different FlowCon offers:
speeds controlled by the user. Hence, the return wa- • FlowCon EVS (pre-set stainless steel insert) with
ter temperature often fluctuates depending on season ON/OFF control.
and corresponding cooling or heating requirements.
In order to obtain room comfort, it is recommended to Benefits:
install a constant flow balancing device on each coil. • Pressure independent max. flow control
This Automatic Balancing Temperature Control valve • Assures correct flow for each FCU automatically -
(TCV) will ensure that any pressure fluctuations in the also at partial loads
system coursed by demand fluctuation will not affect • A serviceable solution due to insert-design
the flow regulation. Overflow, underflow and starva- • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 10
tion are in other words solved by installing a TCV on kPaD
each FCU. • Cost savings due to reduced commissioning time
• A proven technology - long life expectancy
Requirements: • Tamper-proof design.
The TCV will provide pressure independent maximum
flow regulation as well as being capable of closing drop
tight for ON/OFF applications securing proper thermal
performance at all times.
FlowCon TCV

EVS 36
Fan Coil Units
with Automatic Balancing

FCU FCU Controller Pump Metering 2-Way ABV

Heating Cooling Station Control Valve

System Functionality: Solutions:

The water-based FCU is a simple coil/fan device. The The solution is to mount an ABV on every unit and
coil airflow is normally constant or limited to 3 different FlowCon offers:
speeds controlled by the user. Hence, the return water • FlowCon E-JUST or
temperature often fluctuates depending on season • FlowCon Composite.
and corresponding cooling or heating requirements.
In order to obtain room comfort, an Automatic Balancing Benefits:
Valve (ABV) can be installed along with a separate • Assures no overflow in the system
control valve on each coil securing no overflow. • An easy-to-use and compact solution
• Adjustable insert solution providing high flexibility and
Requirements: easy maintenance
The ABV will react to system pressure changes and • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 15
limit the flow of hot or chilled water to required max. kPaD
flow helping the system to be accurately controlled • Cost savings due to reduced time to balance and
even with system pressure changes and individual commission
user-controlled temperature requirements. • A proven technology - long life expectancy.

FlowCon ABVs FlowCon Control

AB Composite AB E-JUST Unimizer® 2-Way 37

38
Heat Exchanger

Heat Exchanger - Variable flow

with Pressure Independent Temperature Control

PRIMARY SIDE SECONDARY SIDE

Controller Pressure Temp. Intelligent FlowCon PICV

Heat Exchanger Sensor Sensor Interface App

System Functionality: Solutions:

A heat exchanger is a device that transfers heat from The solution is to mount a PITCV on every unit and
one fluid to another without mixing the two. The main FlowCon offers:
function of a heat exchanger is to increase the energy • FlowCon Energy FIT System.
efficiency of a heating or cooling system by transfer-
ring heat and thereby reducing energy costs. Proper Benefits:
balancing and full temperature control can assist in • All-in-1 solution incl. PICV, temperature and pres-
exactly this and by installing a true Pressure Inde- sure sensors, flow and BTU metering.
pendent Temperature Control Valve (PITCV) on each • User friendly w/ easy direct setting on display actuator
heat exchanger. The PITCV will, by controlling based (FIT) or direct flow setting on insert or valve (FIT-G)
on ΔT alone, help significantly increasing the heat ex- • Complete overview of energy and flow with simple
changer efficiency and thereby reducing energy con- monitoring via Bluetooth® to FlowCon App or via
sumption and operating costs. This will increase the BACnet to BMS
building’s overall energy performance and anticipate • No piping restrictions - the most compact system on
in the task of energy certification. the market
• Cost savings due to optimized energy consumption
Requirements: and improved efficiency
A PITCV will only react to ΔT changes and conse- • True PITCVs with full pressure independent ΔT
quently adjust the flow by altering actuator position. control.
System pressure fluctuations are mechanically ab-
sorbed by the included PICV. By controlling Heat Ex-
FlowCon PITCV
changer performance on ΔT, flow requirements may
be reduced, resulting in significant energy savings
and still maintaining the proper room temperature at
all times.

FIT-G FIT 39
Heat Exchanger - Variable flow
with Pressure Independent Control (PICV)

PRIMARY SIDE SECONDARY SIDE

Controller Temp. Metering PICV

Heat Exchanger Sensor Station

System Functionality: Solutions:

A heat exchanger is a device that transfers heat from The solution is to mount a PICV on every unit and
one fluid to another without mixing the two. The main FlowCon offers:
function of a heat exchanger is to increase the energy • FlowCon Green.3
efficiency of a heating or cooling system by transfer- • FlowCon SM.
ring heat and thereby reducing energy costs. Proper
balancing and flow control can assist in exactly this Benefits:
and by installing a Pressure Independent Control • Assures correct flow for each unit automatically - also
Valve (PICV) on each heat exchanger, correct flow at partial loads
rate at any time of operation is maintained resulting in • Flexible solution with minimum 41 different max. flow
significantly reduced energy consumption. settings
• Electrical actuators with selectable control mode, lin-
Requirements: ear or equal%
The PICV will react to system pressure changes and • Energy efficient due to optimized control
regulated the flow of hot or chilled water to required • Cost savings due to reduced commissioning time
flow by adjusting the actuator position. This helps the • True PICVs - 100% authority and pressure indepen-
Heat Exchanger to maintain correct flow providing dency at all flow rates with accurate actuator control.
proper system control at all times.

FlowCon PICVs

Green.3 SM 40
Heat Exchanger - Variable flow
with Automatic Balancing

PRIMARY SIDE SECONDARY SIDE

Controller Temp. Metering 2-Way ABV

Heat Exchanger Sensor Station Control Valve

System Functionality: Solutions:

A heat exchanger is a device that transfers heat from The solution is to mount an ABV on every unit and
one fluid to another without mixing the two. The main FlowCon offers:
function of a heat exchanger is to increase the energy • FlowCon E-JUST (adjustable insert)
efficiency of a heating or cooling system by transfer- • FlowCon Wafer (pre-set multiple inserts).
ring heat and thereby reducing energy costs. Proper
balancing and flow control can assist in exactly this Benefits:
and by installing an Automatic Balancing Valve (ABV) • Assures no overflow in the system
on each heat exchanger, overflow is eliminated and • An easy-to-use solution
design flow is guaranteed. • Adjustable insert solution providing high flexibility and
easy maintenance (E-JUST)
Requirements: • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 10
An ABV will react to system pressure changes and kPaD (wafer)
limit the flow of hot or cold water to required max. flow • Cost savings due to reduced time to balance and
helping the system to be accurately controlled even commission
with pressure changes. • A proven technology - long life expectancy.

FlowCon ABVs FlowCon Control

E-JUST.3 Wafer Unimizer® 2-Way Unimizer® 2-Way 41

Heat Pumps

Heat Pumps
with Pressure Independent Control (PICV)

Controller Pump Metering PICV

Heat Pump Station

System Functionality: Solutions:

A heat pump pulls warm air through a built-in heat The solution is to mount a PICV on every heat pump
exchanger, which absorbs the heat, pumps it up via and FlowCon offers:
compression to higher temperature and heats the wa- • FlowCon Green / GreEQ (adjustable insert)
terside of the heat exchanger. The hot water is then • FlowCon UniQ® (built-in regulation unit).
used for room heat or passed to the building’s hot wa-
ter tank for domestic use. This way it keeps indoor Benefits:
temperature warm in the winter and cold during sum- • Assures correct flow for each unit automatically - also
mer. Without proper balance and control, flow rates at partial loads - securing optimal comfort
will fluctuate as pressure fluctuates with the result of • Serviceable insert-design solution (Green / GreEQ)
inaccurate room temperature, dissatisfied users and • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 10
increased energy consumption. This can be prevent- kPaD (UniQ®)
ed by installing a PICV on every heat pump. PICVs • Flexible solution with minimum 41 different max. flow
will help maintain correct flow rate at any time of op- settings
eration and assist in minimum energy consumption. • Electrical actuators with selectable control mode,
linear or equal% or alternatively thermal ON/OFF
Requirements: actuators
The PICV will react to system pressure changes and • Cost savings due to reduced commissioning time
regulated the water flow to required flow by adjusting • True PICVs - 100% authority and pressure indepen-
the actuator position. This helps the heat pump to be dency at all flow rates with accurate actuator control.
accurately controlled even with pressure changes and
FlowCon PICVs
at reduced loads.

UniQ® Green GreEQ 42

Hot Water Tank

Hot Water Tank

with Pressure Independent Control (PICV)

See Domestic Hot Water

Controller Pump Temp. Metering PICV

Hot Water Tank Sensor Station

System Functionality: Solutions:

The hot water tank is still the most used solution for The solution is to mount a PICV on the hot water tank
storing hot water for domestic use. The simple func- and FlowCon offers:
tion is that cold water enters at the tank bottom and is • FlowCon SM.
then heated. When hot water is needed, it leaves the
tank from the top. As the water level in the tank drops, Benefits:
is fills with more cold water and the process repeats • Assures correct flow for each unit automatically - also
itself. Proper balancing and flow control can assist in at partial loads
achieving best possible efficiency and by installing • Flexible solution with minimum 51 different max. flow
a PICV on the tank, correct flow rate at any time of settings
operation is maintained resulting in reduced energy • Electrical actuators with selectable control mode, linear
consumption. or equal%
• Energy efficient due to optimized control
Requirements: • Cost savings due to reduced commissioning time
The PICV’s full authority and ability to accurately con- • True PICVs - 100% authority and pressure indepen-
trol actuator position to required flow or even close dency at all flow rates with accurate actuator control.
completely is important. This helps to secure a steady
temperature in the system.

FlowCon PICV

SM 43
Radiators

Radiators - horizontal system

with Differential Pressure Control (DPCV)

Radiator with Heat Pump Temp. BTU Partner DPCV

Thermostat Exchanger Sensor Meter Valve

System Functionality: Solutions:

The function of a radiator system is to maintain room The solution is to mount a DPCV and a Partner Valve
temperature at an acceptable level at each location no on every branch and FlowCon offers:
matter the outdoor temperature. Room temperature is • FlowCon SDP (pre-set 10, 20 or 30 kPaD) or
controlled by radiator thermostats, but without further • FlowCon EDP (adjustable 5-50 kPaD)
system balancing, poor control and noise may most • FlowCon Composite, E-JUST, QuickDisc®, S-JUST
likely be problem issues. This can be solved by in- and Partner Ball (partner valves).
stalling a Differential Pressure Control Valve (DPCV)
on every branch and with an orifice valve as partner Benefits:
valve flow limitation is also obtained. • Prevention of noise in the system
• Security of a defined ΔP available for all branches
Requirements: as well as flow limitation - also at partial loads
The DPCV will react to system pressure changes and • An easy-to-use and compact solution
still keep a constant pressure, ΔpC, in the sub-circuit • A serviceable solution due to insert-design
helping the system to balance and be accurately con- • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 3 kPaD
trolled. With controlled flow and pressure to the radia- • Cost savings due to reduced time to balance and
tors, the radiator thermostats will assure set tempera- commission
ture and void the risk of too high differential pressure • A proven technology.
causing noise.

FlowCon Partner Valves FlowCon DPCVs

AB Composite AB E-JUST QuickDisc® S-JUST Partner Ball EDP SDP 44

Radiators - horizontal system
with Differential Pressure Control (DPCV) - Timer Controlled

Radiator with Heat Controller Pump Temp. BTU Partner DPCV w.

Thermostat Exchanger Sensor Meter Valve Regulation

System Functionality: Solutions:

The function of a radiator system is to maintain room The solution is to mount a DPCV and a Partner Valve
temperature at an acceptable level at each location on every branch and FlowCon offers:
no matter the outdoor temperature. Room tempera- • FlowCon ADP (adjustable insert)
ture is controlled by radiator thermostats, but without • FlowCon Partner Ball (partner valve).
further system balancing, poor control and noise may
most likely be problem issues. This can be prevent- Benefits:
ed by installing a combi Differential Pressure Control • Combined ΔP and max flow limiter in one unit - incl.
Valve (DPCV) and Automatic Balancing Valve (ABV) ON/OFF control
on every branch. This will provide noise and flow ba- • Flexible solution with minimum 41 different flow/pres-
lance and will also allow energy saving night reduction sure settings
if required. • An easy-to-use solution and compact design
• A serviceable solution due to insert-model
Requirements: • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 3 kPaD
The DPCV will react to system pressure changes • Cost savings - recued time to balance and commission
and keep a constant pressure, ΔpC, in the sub-circuit • A proven technology
helping the system to balance and prevent noise in • Possible automatic night reduction.
radiator thermostats. With controlled flow and pressure
to the radiators, the radiator thermostats will assure
set temperature and void the risk of too high differen-
tial pressure causing noise.
FlowCon Partner Valve FlowCon DPCV

Partner Ball ADP 45

Radiators - vertical system
with Differential Pressure Control (DPCV)

Radiator with Heat Pump Partner DPCV

Thermostat Exchanger Valve

System Functionality: Solutions:

The function of a radiator system is to maintain room The solution is to mount a DPCV and a Partner Valve
temperature at an acceptable level at each location no on every riser and FlowCon offers:
matter the outdoor temperature. Room temperature is • FlowCon EDP (adjustable 5-50 kPaD)
controlled by radiator thermostats, but without further • FlowCon Composite, E-JUST and Partner Ball
system balancing, poor control and noise may most (partner valves).
likely be problem issues. This can be solved by install-
ing a Differential Pressure Control Valve (DPCV) on Benefits:
every riser and with an orifice valve as partner valve • Prevention of noise in the system
flow limitation is also obtained. • Security of a defined ΔP available for all risers as well
as flow limitation - also at partial loads
Requirements: • An easy-to-use and compact solution
The DPCV will react to system pressure changes and • A serviceable solution due to insert-design
still keep a constant pressure, ΔpC, in the sub-circuit • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 3 kPaD
helping the system to balance and be accurately con- • Cost savings due to reduced time to balance and
trolled. With controlled flow and pressure to the radia- commission
tors, the radiator thermostats will assure set tempera- • A proven technology.
ture and void the risk of too high differential pressure
causing noise.

FlowCon Partner Valves FlowCon DPCVs

AB Composite AB E-JUST Partner Ball EDP 46

Solar Panels

Solar Panels
with Automatic Balancing

Solar Solar Pump Expansion ABV

Storage Vessel Panel Vessel

System Functionality: Solutions:

Solar panels can be used to convert sunlight into hot The solution is to mount an ABV on every unit and
water for building heating or domestic use. The solar FlowCon offers:
panels collect thermal energy from the sun and con- • FlowCon E-JUST (adjustable insert)
vert it into heat and circulate it through a storage ves- • FlowCon K (pre-set insert)
sel (which also works as system heat exchanger) and • FlowCon Wafer (pre-set multiple inserts).
back to the solar panels for re-heating. By installing
an Automatic Balancing Valve (ABV) on each solar Benefits:
panel, proper flow balance and elimination of over- • Assures no overflow in the system
flow is guaranteed resulting in an even better energy • An easy-to-use solution
efficiency. • Adjustable insert solution providing high flexibility and
easy maintenance (E-JUST and K)
Requirements: • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 10
An ABV will react to system pressure changes and kPaD
limit the water flow to required max. flow helping the • Cost savings due to reduced time to balance and
system to be accurately balanced and ΔT design to commission
be maintained. • A proven technology - long life expectancy.

FlowCon ABVs

K AB E-JUST Wafer 47
Stand-Alone Units

Stand-Alone Units
with Pressure Independent Control (PICV)

Room Pump Metering PICV

Therminal Unit Thermostat Station

System Functionality: Solutions:

A stand-alone terminal unit runs like a FCU but inde- The solution is to mount a PICV on the stand-alone unit
pendent of a BMS system. The stand-alone unit works and FlowCon offers:
together with a self-acting room thermostat which • FlowCon Green / GreEQ (adjustable insert)
communicates directly with the Pressure Independent • FlowCon UniQ® (built-in regulation unit)
Control Valve’s (PICV) modulating actuator. The PICV • FlowCon SM (built-in regulation unit)
will help maintain correct flow rate at any time of opera-
tion and significantly reduce energy consumption. Benefits:
• Assures correct flow for each unit automatically - also
Requirements: at partial loads - securing optimal comfort
The PICV’s full authority and ability to accurately con- • Serviceable insert-design solution (Green / GreEQ)
trol actuator position to required flow or even close • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 10
completely is important. This helps to secure a steady kPaD (UniQ®)
temperature during room occupancy. • Flexible solution with min. 41 different max. flow settings
• Electrical actuators with selectable control mode, linear
or equal% or alternatively thermal ON/OFF actuators
• Cost savings due to reduced commissioning time
• True PICVs - 100% authority and pressure indepen-
dency at all flow rates with accurate actuator control.

FlowCon PICV

UniQ® Green GreEQ SM 48

Stand-Alone Units
with Automatic Balancing

Room Pump Metering 2-Way ABV

Therminal Unit Thermostat Station Control Valve

System Functionality: Solutions:

A stand-alone terminal unit runs like a FCU but in- The solution is to mount an ABV on the stand-alone unit
dependent of a BMS system. The stand-alone unit and FlowCon offers:
works together with a self-acting room thermostat • FlowCon E-JUST or
which communicates directly with the Control Valve’s • FlowCon Composite.
actuator. Just in front of and in series with the Control
Valve is an Automatic Balancing Valve (ABV) to be Benefits:
connected. The ABV will help secure no overflow and • Assures no overflow in the system
guarantee design flow. • An easy-to-use and compact solution
• Adjustable insert solution providing high flexibility and
Requirements: easy maintenance
An ABV will react to system pressure changes and • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 15
limit the water flow to required max. flow helping the kPaD
system to be accurately controlled even with pressure • Cost savings due to reduced time to balance and com-
changes. mission
• A proven technology - long life expectancy.

FlowCon ABVs FlowCon Control

AB Composite AB E-JUST Unimizer® 2-Way 49

Stand-Alone Units
with Temperature Control

Room Pump Metering TCV

Therminal Unit Thermostat Station

System Functionality: Solutions:

A stand-alone terminal unit runs like a FCU but in- The solution is to mount a TCV on the stand-alone unit
dependent of a BMS system. The stand-alone unit and FlowCon offers:
works together with a self-acting room thermostat • FlowCon EVS with balancing (pre-set stainless steel
which communicates directly with the Temperature insert) and ON/OFF control.
Control Valve’s (TCV) ON/OFF actuator. The TCV will
help secure no overflow and help reduce energy con- Benefits:
sumption. • Assures correct flow for each unit automatically - also
at partial loads - securing occupant comfort.
Requirements: • A serviceable solution due to insert-design
The TCV including balancing will react to system • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 10
pressure changes and automatically provide the se- kPaD
lected max. flow independent of pressure changes. In • Cost savings due to reduced commissioning time
addition, the actuator will provide ON/OFF control, se- • A proven technology - long life expectancy.
curing proper thermal performance at all times, even
at partial loads.

FlowCon TCV

EVS 50
System Zone Protection

System Zone Protection

with Differential Pressure Control (DPCV)

Pump Partner DPCV

Chiller Valve

System Functionality: Solutions:

In a multiple buildings complex with one central plant- The solution is to mount a DPCV and a Partner Valve
room, the load in the different buildings or zones will on every zone and FlowCon offers:
vary throughout the day. If the system is not balanced • FlowCon PIM™-DP (adjustable)
correctly, pressure fluctuations will cause problems • FlowCon Partner Globe (partner valve).
like user discomfort and noise disturbance and more-
over result in unnecessarily high operation costs. This Benefits:
can be prevented by installing a Differential Pressure • Flexible pair with adjustable pressure and flow setting
Control Valve (DPCV) as zone protector for each • Built-in shut off function
zone. • Serviceable solution with filter protection
• Cost savings - properly distributed pressure through-
Requirements: out the complex
The DPCV will react to system pressure changes and • A proven technology.
keep a constant pressure, ΔpC, in the zone helping
the system to balance and be accurately controlled.
With controlled flow and pressure to the zone, each
building will not see higher pressure than design void-
ing the risk of too high differential pressure causing
noise and other discomfort.

FlowCon Partner Valve FlowCon DPCV

Partner Globe PIM™-DP 51

System By-Pass

System By-Pass - System End

with Automatic Balancing

Fan Coil Fan Coil Controller Pump Metering 3-Way ABV PICV
Heating Cooling Station Control Valve

System Functionality: Solutions:

System end by-pass incl. a 3-way control valve and an The solution is to mount a 3-way control valve together
Automatic Balancing Valve (ABV) at each end of line. with an ABV at each system end to allow system by-
During full load, the 3-way valves by-pass will be fully pass and FlowCon offers:
closed allowing all water through the last terminal unit on • FlowCon E-JUST (adjustable insert)
the branch. Once the load reduces at the last terminal • FlowCon Composite (adjustable insert)
unit, the control valve will divert flow from the thermal • FlowCon Unimizer®.
unit into the by-pass line ensuring flow in the branch,
even at reduced loads. This will ultimately protect the Benefits:
pump and prevent local pressure build up. With flow • Assures no overflow in the system
through the terminals, Pressure Independent Control • An easy-to-use solution
Valves (PICVs) will balance and control all terminals ex- • Adjustable insert solution providing high flexibility and
cept the end of line terminal, which will be installed with easy maintenance
an ABV securing against overflow at full load and the • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 15 kPaD
3-way valve guaranteeing constant min. circulation. • Range of parabolic flow inserts available for each
Unimizer® size - True equal% flow characteristics
Requirements: • Allows high close-off pressure
An ABV will react to system pressure changes and • A proven technology - long life expectancy.
limit the flow to required max. flow helping the system
to be accurately controlled even with pressure changes.
FlowCon PICVs FlowCon ABVs FlowCon Control

UniQ® Green GreEQ AB Composite AB E-JUST Unimizer® 3-Way 52

System By-Pass - Plant Room
with Automatic Balancing

Controller Pump Butterfly 3-Way ABV

Chiller Control Valve

System Functionality: Solutions:

Plant room system by-pass includes a 3-way con- The solution is to mount a 3-way control valve on the
trol valve and Automatic Balancing Valves (ABV) on plant room by-pass for flow relief and ABVs on every
each terminal. In the starting position and with all wa- single unit and FlowCon offers:
ter required through the terminals, the by-pass will be • FlowCon Wafer (pre-set multiple inserts)
closed. At reduced loads, the terminal units are to be • FlowCon Unimizer®.
isolated hence reducing the flow requirements. If the
flow requirement is below pump capacity - or below Benefits:
minimum VFD frequency - the control valve by-pass • Assures no overflow in the system
is to be opened through the BMS system to ensure • An easy-to-use solution
minimum flow in the pump, protecting the pump and • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 10 kPaD
preventing system vibrations. The ABV installed on the • Range of Optimizer® parabolic flow inserts available
thermal unit will ensure that the unit receives the same or each Unimizer® size - True equal% flow characte-
flow rate regardless of the number of thermal units in ristics
operation. This ensures optimal working conditions of • Allows high close-off pressure
the operational terminals thereby optimizing unit effi- • Cost savings due to reduced time to install, balance
ciency and improving energy efficiency of the system. and commission
• A proven technology - long life expectancy
Requirements: • Assures relief at low flow.
An ABV will react to system pressure changes and
limit the water flow to required max. flow helping the
FlowCon ABV FlowCon
system water balance even with pressure changes for Control
instance when some chillers in the same system are
ramped off.

Wafer Unimizer® 3-Way 53

Trench Heaters/Coolers

Trench Heaters/Coolers
with Pressure Independent Control (PICV)

Trench Trench Controller Pump Metering PICV

Heater Cooler Station

System Functionality: Solutions:

Trench heaters an underfloor-based heating devices The solution is to mount a PICV on every unit and Flow-
and a less space consuming alternative to radiators. Con offers:
Hot water is piped to the unit and provides convective • FlowCon Green / GreEQ (adjustable insert)
heating. As the warm air rises it will heat the room • FlowCon UniQ® (built-in regulation unit).
and the cooled air will fall back down and the cycle
restarts. With proper balance and control, flow rates Benefits:
will be maintained despite pressure fluctuates with the • Assures correct flow for each unit automatically - also
result of appropriate room temperature and increased at partial loads – securing optimal comfort
energy savings. This can be obtained by installing a • Serviceable insert-design solution (Green / GreEQ)
PICV on every trench heater. • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 10
kPaD (UniQ®)
Requirements: • Flexible solution with minimum 41 different max. flow
Trench heaters an underfloor-based heating devices settings
and a less space consuming alternative to radiators. • Electrical actuators with selectable control mode, linear
Hot water is piped to the unit and provides convective or equal% or alternatively thermal ON/OFF actuators
heating. As the warm air rises it will heat the room • Cost savings due to reduced commissioning time
and the cooled air will fall back down and the cycle • True PICVs - 100% authority and pressure indepen-
restarts. With proper balance and control, flow rates dency at all flow rates with accurate actuator control.
will be maintained despite pressure fluctuates with the
result of appropriate room temperature and increased
FlowCon PICVs
energy savings. This can be obtained by installing a
PICV on every trench heater.

UniQ® Green GreEQ 54

Trench Heaters/Coolers
with Automatic Balancing

Trench Trench Pump Metering ABV

Heater Cooler Station

System Functionality: Solutions:

Trench heaters an underfloor-based heating devices The solution is to mount an ABV on every single unit
and a less space consuming alternative to radiators. and FlowCon offers:
Hot water is piped to the unit and provides convective • FlowCon E-JUST
heating. As the warm air rises it will heat the room • FlowCon Composite
and the cooled air will fall back down and the cycle
restarts. With proper balance and control, flow rates Benefits:
will be maintained despite pressure fluctuates with the • Assures no overflow in the system
result of appropriate room temperature and increased • An easy-to-use solution
energy savings. This can be obtained by installing • Adjustable insert solution providing high flexibility and
an Automatic Balancing Valve (ABV) on every trench easy maintenance
heater, which will help secure no overflow and guar- • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 15
antee design flow. kPaD
• Cost savings due to reduced time to balance and
Requirements: commission
An ABV will react to system pressure changes and • A proven technology - long life expectancy
limit the flow of hot water to required max. flow help-
ing the system to be accurately controlled even with
pressure changes.

FlowCon ABVs

AB Composite AB E-JUST 55
Trench Heaters/Coolers
with Temperature Control

Trench Trench Controller Pump Metering TCV

Heater Cooler Station

System Functionality: Solutions:

Trench heaters an underfloor-based heating devices The solution is to mount a TCV on every single unit and
and a less space consuming alternative to radiators. FlowCon offers:
Hot water is piped to the unit and provides convective • FlowCon EVS with balancing (pre-set stainless steel
heating. As the warm air rises it will heat the room insert) and ON/OFF control.
and the cooled air will fall back down and the cycle
restarts. With proper balance and control, flow rates Benefits:
will be maintained despite pressure fluctuates with the • Assures correct flow for each unit automatically - also
result of appropriate room temperature and increased at partial loads - securing occupant comfort.
energy savings. This can be obtained by installing • A serviceable solution due to insert-design
a Temperature Control Valve (TCV) on every trench • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 10
heater, which will help secure no overflow and reduce kPaD
energy consumption. • Cost savings due to reduced commissioning time
• A proven technology - long life expectancy.
Requirements:
The TCV will react to system pressure changes and
regulated the flow of hot water to required flow by ad-
justing the actuator position. This helps the unit to be
accurately controlled even at reduced loads.

FlowCon TCV

EVS 56
57
Underfloor Heating

Underfloor Heating - Single Circuit

with Pressure Independent Control (PICV)

Controller Pump Outdoor Indoor Temp Metering PICV

Underfloor Heating Temp. Temp. Sensor Station

System Functionality: Solutions:

In well-insulated buildings, water-based underfloor The solution is to mount a PICV on the underfloor heat-
heating provides several advantages over conven- ing circuit and FlowCon offers:
tional radiators when considering acceptable room • FlowCon Green / GreEQ (adjustable insert)
temperature. Heat is distributed more evenly, cold • FlowCon UniQ® (built-in regulation unit).
feet are avoided and consequently the indoor tem-
perature may be reduced by 1° or 2°C without felling Benefits:
cold, resulting in energy savings. Underfloor hearting • Assures correct flow automatically - also at partial loads
will also work at lower supply temperature and low - securing optimal comfort
flow rates. Room temperature is controlled by thermal • Serviceable insert-design solution (Green / GreEQ)
actuators, but without further system balancing, poor • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 10
control may become a problem. This can be solved kPaD (UniQ®)
by installing a Pressure Independent Control Valve • Flexible solution with minimum 41 different and step-
(PICV) on the underfloor heating circuit efficiently con- less max. flow settings
trolling both flow and pressure. • Electrical actuators with selectable control mode, linear
or equal% or alternatively thermal ON/OFF actuators
Requirements: • Cost savings due to reduced commissioning time
The PICV's full authority and ability to accurately control • True PICVs - 100% authority and pressure indepen-
actuator position to required flow of low temperature hot dency at all flow rates with accurate actuator control.
water or even close completely is important. This helps
to secure a steady temperature in the underfloor heat-
FlowCon PICVs
ing circuit.

UniQ® Green GreEQ 58

Underfloor Heating - Manifold
with Differential Pressure Control (DPCV)

Controller Pump Indoor Temp BTU Manifold Partner DPCV

Underfloor Heating Temp. Sensor Meter Valve

System Functionality: will achieve controlled temperature and maintain a low

In well-insulated buildings, water-based underfloor fluid velocity to get full use of the water heat energy.
heating provides several advantages over conventional
radiators when considering acceptable room tempera- Solutions:
ture. Heat is distributed more evenly, cold feet are avoid- The solution is to mount a DPCV and a Partner Valve on
ed and consequently the indoor temperature may be every manifold and FlowCon offers:
reduced by 1° or 2°C without feeling cold, resulting in • FlowCon SDP (pre-set 10, 20 or 30 kPaD) or
energy savings. Underfloor heating will also work at lo- • FlowCon EDP (adjustable 5-50 kPaD)
wer supply temperature and low flow rates. Room tempe- • FlowCon Composite, E-JUST, QuickDisc® and
rature is controlled by thermal actuators, but without S-JUST (partner valves).
further system balancing, poor control, noise and dif-
ficulties to close may become a problem. This can be Benefits:
solved by installing a Differential Pressure Control Valve • Security of a defined ΔP available for each zone - also
(DPCV) as zone valve in connection with each manifold. at partial loads
• Easy-to-use compact solution due to simple construction
Requirements: • A serviceable solution due to insert-design
The DPCV will absorb system pressure changes and • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 3 kPaD
maintain a constant pressure, ΔpC, in the zone helping • Cost savings - reduced time to balance and commission
the system to balance and be accurately controlled. • A proven technology
With controlled flow to the zone the thermal actuators • Noise reduction.
FlowCon Partner Valves FlowCon DPCVs

AB Composite AB E-JUST QuickDisc® S-JUST EDP SDP 59

Underfloor Heating - Manifold
with Pressure Independent Control (PICV)

Controller Pump Indoor Temp BTU Manifold PICV

Underfloor Heating Temp. Sensor Meter

System Functionality: Solutions:

In well-insulated buildings, water-based underfloor The solution is to mount a PICV on every manifold and
heating provides several advantages over conven- FlowCon offers:
tional radiators when considering acceptable room • FlowCon Green / GreEQ (adjustable insert)
temperature. Heat is distributed more evenly, cold feet • FlowCon UniQ® (built-in regulation unit)
are avoided and consequently the indoor temperature
may be reduced by 1° or 2°C without felling cold, re- Benefits:
sulting in energy savings. Underfloor hearting will also • Assures correct flow for each unit automatically - also
work at lower supply temperature and low flow rates. at partial loads - securing optimal comfort
Room temperature is controlled by thermal actuators, • Serviceable insert-design solution (Green / GreEQ)
but with-out further system balancing, poor control may • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 10
become a problem. This can be solved by installing a kPaD (UniQ®)
Pressure Independent Control Valve (PICV) as zone • Flexible solution with minimum 41 different and step-
valve in connection with each manifold controlling both less max. flow settings
flow and pressure in the zone. • Electrical actuators with selectable control mode,
linear or equal% or alternatively thermal ON/OFF
Requirements: actuators
The PICV will react to system pressure changes and • Cost savings due to reduced commissioning time
regulate the flow of low temperature hot water to re- • True PICVs - 100% authority and pressure indepen-
quired flow by adjusting the actuator position. This helps dency at all flow rates with accurate actuator control.
to secure a steady temperature in the entire underfloor
FlowCon PICVs
heating system.

UniQ® Green GreEQ 60

Underfloor Heating - Manifold
with Differential Pressure Control (DPCV) - Timer Controlled

Controller Pump Indoor Temp BTU Manifold Partner DPCV

Underfloor Heating Temp. Sensor Meter Valve

System Functionality: Solutions:

In well-insulated buildings, water-based underfloor The solution is to mount a DPCV and a Partner Valve
heating provides several advantages over conven- on every manifold and FlowCon offers:
tional radiators when considering acceptable room • FlowCon ADP (Adjustable Insert)
temperature. Heat is distributed more evenly, cold feet • FlowCon Partner Ball (Partner Valve).
are avoided and consequently the indoor temperature
may be reduced by 1° or 2°C without feeling cold, re- Benefits:
sulting in energy savings. Underfloor heating will also • Combined ΔP and max flow limiter in one unit - incl.
work at lower supply temperature and low flow rates. ON/OFF control
Room temperature is controlled by thermal actuators, • Flexible solution with minimum 41 different flow/pres-
but without further system balancing, poor control and sure settings
noise may become a problem. This can be solved by • An easy-to-use solution and compact design
installing a Differential Pressure Control Valve (DPCV) • A serviceable solution due to insert-model
as zone valve in connection with each manifold which • Energy efficiency with regulation starting at only 3 kPaD
also allows energy saving night reduction. • Cost savings - recued time to balance and commission
• A proven technology
Requirements: • Possible automatic night reduction.
The DPCV will absorb system pressure changes and
maintain a constant pressure, ΔpC, in the zone helping
the system to balance and be accurately controlled.
With controlled flow to the zone the thermal actuators
FlowCon Partner Valve FlowCon DPCV
will achieve controlled temperature and maintain a low
fluid velocity to get full use of the water heat energy.

Partner Ball ADP 61

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