Pressure and differential pressure relief controllers consist of a valve and a pressure actuator. Primarily used to limit a pressure (A) or differential pressure (PA) over a system/substation/pump.
Controllers are normally closed: AV(P)A due to a normally closed valve and AF(P)A due to a stretching spring.
Pressure and differential pressure relief controllers are primarily installed into a bypass. They can be used to enable heat power distribution to other network connections or idle flow in case the connection(s) close(s) completely.
Pressure and differential pressure relief controllers can protect variable flow pumps from overload in the event that flow falls below minimum pump capacity. They relieve pump/application and forward heat power to other connections.
A pressure relief controller can also be installed into the return to maintain a higher desired (static) pressure in the system.
Features and benefits
Relieve pump/application and forward heat power to other connections safely
Made for demanding systems, resistant to corrosion, cavitation and dirt
Connected system is protected against pressure surges, fluctuations, cavitation and noise

Differential pressure and flow controllers in district heating or cooling systems (variable flow)
Balance your network, save energy and improve end user comfort by hydronic balancing and control of district energy networks.
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Case studies
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