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The performance specifications are nominal and conform to acceptable industry standards. For applications at conditions beyond these specifications, consult the local Johnson Controls office.
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V246 Series Two-Way Pressure-Actuated Water-Regulating Valves for
High-Pressure Refrigerants (Continued)
Valves and Valve Accessories
V246 Flowcharts
The maximum recommended differential water pressure across a valve is 60 psig (4.1 bar).
3/8 in. Direct Acting Low-Flow Valve Flowchart
0.7 1.4 2.1 2.8 3.5 4.2 4.9 5.5 6.2 6.9 7.6 8.3
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.5
0.6
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130
Refrigerant Head Pressure Above Opening P
Rise
( psig )
10 (0.7)
5 (0.3)
2
(0.1)
P
Avail
Pressure Drop Through Valve
psig (bar)
40 (2.8)
30 (2.1)
50 (3.4)
60 (4.1)
14.5 (1.0)
20 (1.4)
FIG:V246_3.8 in. Low graph
Refrigerant Head Pressure Above Opening P
Rise
( bar )
Flow
(gpm)
Flow
(m /hr)
3
3/8 in. Direct Acting Valve Flowchart
0.7 1.4 2.1 2.8 3.5 4.2 4.9 5.5 6.2 6.9 7.6 8.3
0.0
0.5
0.9
1.4
1.8
2.3
2.7
3.2
3.6
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130
Refrigerant Head Pressure Above Opening P
Rise
( psig )
10 (0.7)
5 (0.3)
2 (0.1)
P
Avail
Pressure Drop Through Valve
psig (bar)
40 (2.8)
30 (2.1)
50 (3.4)
60 (4.1)
14.5 (1.0)
20 (1.4)
FIG:V246_3.8 in. graph
Flow
(gpm)
Flow
(m /hr)
3
Refrigerant Head Pressure Above Opening P
Rise
( bar )