Data sheet

Flow controller with integrated control valve (PN 16)

AVQM - return and ow mounting
Description

The controller has a control valve with adjustable

ow restrictor, connection neck for electrical
actuator and an actuator with one control
diaphragm.
AVQM is used together with Danfoss electrical
actuators:
- AMV(E) 10* / AMV(E) 20 / AMV(E) 30
- AMV(E) 13* / AMV(E) 23 / AMV(E) 33 with
spring return function
* AMV(E) 10 / AMV(E) 13 can be combined
with AVQM DN 15 controller only.
AVQM combined with AMV(E) 13, AMV(E) 23 or
AMV(E) 33 has been approved according to
DIN 32730.

The controller is a self-acting ow controller

with integrated control valve primarily for use
in district heating systems. The controller closes
when set max. ow is exceeded. In combination
with Danfoss electrical actuators AMV(E) can be
controlled by ECL electronic controllers.

Ordering
Example:
Flow controller, DN 15, k vs 1.6,
PN 16, ow restrictor p 0.2 bar,
tmax 150 C, ext. thread

AVQM Controller
Picture

DN
(mm)

15

1x AVQM DN 15 controller
Code No: 003H6735
Option:
- 1x Weld-on tailpieces
Code No: 003H6908
The controller will be delivered
completely assembled, inclusive
impulse tube between valve and
actuator. Electrical actuator AMV(E)
must be ordered separately.

20
25

kvs
(m3/h)
0.4
1.0
1.6
2.5
4.0
6.3
8.0

Connection

Code No.

GA
Cylindr. ext. thread acc. to ISO 228/1
G1A
G1A

003H6733
003H6734
003H6735
003H6736
003H6737
003H6738
003H6739

Note: other controllers available on request.

Accessories
Picture

Type designation
Weld-on tailpieces

External thread tailpieces

Flange tailpieces

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Main data:
DN 15 - 32
k vs 0.4 - 10 m3/h
PN 16
Flow restrictor p: 0.2 bar
Temperature:
- Circulation water / glycolic water up to 30%:
2 150 C
Connections:
- Ext. thread (weld-on, thread and ange
tailpieces)

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DN
15
20
25
15
20
25
15
20
25

Connection
-

Conical ext. thread acc. to

EN 10226-1

R
R
R 1

Flanges PN 25, acc. to EN 1092-2

Code No.
003H6908
003H6909
003H6910
003H6902
003H6903
003H6904
003H6915
003H6916
003H6917
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Flow controller with integrated control valve AVQM (PN 16)

Ordering (continuous)

Service kits
Picture

Type designation

DN

k vs (m3/h)
0.4
1.0
1.6
2.5
4.0
6.3
8.0
0.4
1.0
1.6
2.5
4.0
6.3
8.0

15
Valve insert
20
25

15
Control valve insert
20
25
Type designation

p setting range (bar)

Code No.

0.2

003H6825

Actuator

Technical data

Code No.
003H6861
003H6862
003H6863
003H6864
003H6865
003H6866
003H6867
003H6886
003H6887
003H6888
003H6889
003H6890
003H6891
003H6892

Valve
Nominal diameter
k vs value
Range of ow rate setting
(at pb* = 0.2 bar)
Max. ow rate** (at pb* = 0.2 bar)
Stroke
Control ratio
Control characteristic
Cavitation factor z ***
Nominal pressure
Max. dierential pressure
Medium
Medium pH
Medium temperature
valve
Connections
tailpieces
Materials
Valve body
Valve seat
Valve cone
Sealing

DN

m3/h

mm

PN
bar

0.4
0.015

0.18
-

1.0
0.02

0.4
-

15
1.6
0.03

0.86
0.9
5

2.5
0.07

1.4
1.6

4.0
0.07

2.2
2.4

20
6.3
0.16

3.0
3.5

25
8.0
0.2

3.5
4.5

7
> 1:30
Logarithmic
0.6
25
12
Circulation water / glycolic water up to 30%
Min. 7, max. 10
2 150 C
Thread
Weld-on, external thread and ange
Red bronze CuSn5ZnPb (Rg5)
Stainless steel, mat. No. 1.4571
Dezincing free brass CuZn36Pb2As
EPDM

*
pb - dirental pressure across the ow restrictor; dierental pressure asross the controller pAVQM > 0.5 bar
** max. ow rate depends on the dierential pressure across the system
*** k v / k vs 0.5 at DN 25 and higher

Actuator
Type
Actuator size
Nominal pressure
Flow restrictor dierential pressure
Materials
Housing
Diaphragm
Impulse tube

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cm2
PN
bar

AVQM
39
16
0.2
Zinc chromatic steel, DIN 1624, No. 1.0338
EPDM
Copper tube 6 1 mm

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Flow controller with integrated control valve AVQM (PN 16)

Application principles
- Return mounting

Direct-connected heating system

Indirectly connected heating system

Direct-connected heating system

Indirectly connected heating system

- Flow mounting

Installation positions

Up to medium temperature of 100 C the

controllers can be installed in any position.

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For higher temperatures the controllers have

to be installed in horizontal pipes only, with a
pressure actuator oriented downwards.

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Flow controller with integrated control valve AVQM (PN 16)

Pressure temperature
diagram

CuSn5ZnPb (Rg5) PN 16

working
area

Maximum allowed operating pressure as a function of medium temperature (according to EN 1092-3).

Flow diagram

Sizing and setting diagram

Relation between actual ow and number of revolutions on ow restictor. Values given are approximate.

DN 25 k vs 8.0
DN 20 k vs 6.3
DN 15 k vs 4.0
DN 15 k vs 2.5
DN 15 k vs 1.6
DN 15 k vs 1.0
DN 15 k vs 0.4

1 = 120
Flow can be adjusted by turning ow restrictor screw
counter-clockwise as shown in this diagram

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Water ow shown at dierential pressure across ow

restrictor 0.2 bar (20 kPa) and across the controller
from 0.5 bar (50 kPa) to 12 bar (1200 kPa).

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Flow controller with integrated control valve AVQM (PN 16)

Sizing

Example 1
Motorised control valve (MCV) for mixing circuit
in direct-connected heating systems requires
dierential pressure of 0.2 bar (20 kPa) and ow
less than 700 l/h.

- Directly connected heating

system

Given data:
Qmax
= 0.7 m3/h (700 l/h)
pmin = 0.8 bar (80 kPa)
*pcircuit = 0.1 bar (10 kPa)
pMCV = 0.2 bar (20 kPa) selected
* Remark:
pcircuit corresponds to the required pump pressure in
the heating circuit and is not to be considered when
sizing the AVQM

Note!
Available dierential pressure across the
controller must be min. 0.5 bar to ensure correct
control function.
The total (available) pressure loss across the
controller is:
pAVQM,A = pmin
pAVQM,A = 0.8 bar (80 kPa)

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Possible pipe pressure losses in tubes, shut-o

ttings, heatmeters, etc. are not included.
Select controller from ow diagram, page 4,
with the smallest possible k vs value considering
available ow ranges.
k vs = 1.6 m3/h
The min. required dierential pressure across
the selected controller is calculated from the
2

2
Q

0.7
pAVQM , MIN max . pMCV
0.2
1.6
kvs

formula:
pAVQM,MIN = 0.39 bar (39 kPa)
pAVQM,A > pAVQM,MIN
0.8 bar > 0.39 bar
Solution:
The example selects AVQM DN 15, k vs value 1.6,
ow setting range 0.03 - 0.9 m3/h.

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Flow controller with integrated control valve AVQM (PN 16)

Sizing (continuous)

Example 2
Motorised control valve (MCV) for indirectly
connected heating system control requires
dierential pressure of 0.2 (20 kPa) bar and ow
less than 1200 l/h.

Select controller from ow diagram, page 4,

with the smallest possible k vs value considering
available ow ranges.

Given data:
Qmax
= 1.2 m3/h (1200 l/h)
pmin
= 0.8 bar (80 kPa)
pexchanger = 0.1 bar (10 kPa)
pMCV
= 0.2 bar (20 kPa) selected

The min. required dierential pressure across

the selected controller is calculated from the
formula:

- Indirectly connected
heating system

Note!
Available dierential pressure across the
controller must be min. 0.5 bar to ensure correct
control function.
The total (available) pressure loss across the
controller is:
pAVQM,A = pmin - pexchanger = 0.8 - 0.1
pAVQM,A = 0.7 bar (70 kPa)
Possible pipe pressure losses in tubes, shut-o
ttings, heatmeters, etc. are not included.

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k vs = 2.5 m3/h

2
Q

1.2
pAVQM , MIN max . pMCV
0.2
2.5
kvs

pAVQM,MIN = 0.43 bar (43 kPa)

pAVQM,A > pAVQM,MIN
0.7 bar > 0.43 bar
Solution:
The example selects AVQM DN 15, k vs value 2.5,
ow setting range 0.07 - 2.4 m3/h.

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Flow controller with integrated control valve AVQM (PN 16)

Design
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

Control valve insert

Adjustable ow restrictor
Valve body
Valve insert
Pressure relieved valve cone
Valve stem
Built-in spring for ow rate
control
Control drain
Actuator
Control diaphragm
Union nut
Impulse tube

Function

Flow volume causes the pressure drop across the

adjustable ow restrictor. Resulting pressures are
being transferred through the impulse tube and
control drain in the actuator stem to the actuator
chambers and act on control diaphragm. The
ow restrictor di. pressure is controlled and
limited by means of built-in spring for ow rate
control.

Settings

Flow setting
Flow setting is being done by the adjustment of
the ow restrictor position. The adjustment can
be performed on the basis of ow adjustment
diagram (see relevant instructions) and/or by the
means of heat meter.

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Additionally the electrical actuator will operate

from zero to set max. ow according to the load.
Controller is equipped with excess pressure
safety valve, which protects actuator from too
high dierential pressure.

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Flow controller with integrated control valve AVQM (PN 16)

Dimensions
DN
L
H
H*

AMV(E) 10
AMV(E) 13
AMV(E) 2./3.

mm

H2
Valve weight

AMV(E) 10 + AVQM

AMV(E) 13 + AVQM

20
70
97
277
280
290
73

25
75
97
283
286
293
76

1.9

1.9

2.0

AMV(E) 2./ 3. + AVQM

DN

15

20

25

SW

32 (G A)

41 (G 1A)

50 (G 1A)

21

26

33

R 1)

L12)

130

150

160

L2

131

144

160

L3

139

154

159

65

75

85

d2

14

14

14

1)
2)

kg

15
65
97
277
280
290
73

mm

Conical ext. thread acc. to EN 10226-1

Flanges PN 25, acc. to EN 1092-2

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