NEWS - Category Pressure Independent Control

Politicians and legislators are calling for greater energy efficiency of buildings. With HVAC systems being responsible for a large proportion of a building’s energy use, property owners focus on upgrading the hydronic systems. Smart Valves offer potential to boost heat exchanger efficiency. This article explores considerations when selecting Smart Valves for an application.

This tutorial explains in practical terms how to install the FlowCon FN.0.2 actuator. Read in conjunction with the FlowCon Instructions and FloControl Supplementary Instructions.

This tutorial covers how to set the flow rate for the FlowCon Green PICV range for connection sizes from ½” up to 2”. Please keep in mind that our tips only apply to the FlowCon Green Pressure Independent Control Valves!

This tutorial covers an insert installation in a valve housing within a live system after flushing with a blank cap OR replacing an already installed PICV insert. Please be aware that this quick installation guide is only applicable to FlowCon Pressure Independent Control Valves!

Rangeability and Turndown Ratio complement Valve Authority and have been used traditionally to assist the sizing and selection of pressure dependant control valve products.

FlowCon offers the most flexible PICV solution for line sizes from 1/2″ – 1 1/4″, comprising a valve housing and a removable PICV insert. There are 7 different removable inserts, covering different flow rate and differential pressure ranges. Click on “READ More” to see our simple insert identification guide.