Danfoss AB-QM was the first of its kind control valve for HVAC heating and cooling applications. It is a control valve with automatic flow limitation and built-in differential pressure control functioning over the control valve. The result of this concept is a high performing control valve with a – still - unique valve authority of 100%. The design flow can easily be set to the needed amount by using a 10% or 20% to 100% scale. Simply setting the design flow replaces traditional commissioning processes, gives a much more accurate control and avoids Kv calculations for system designers.
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When equipped with a Danfoss actuator, PICVs increase the energy efficiency and improve the indoor climate. The AB-QM is mainly used for air handling units, climate ceilings, fan-coil units and other terminal units in HVAC heating and cooling systems.
Features and benefits
Easy setting and sizing
Selecting the right AB-QM is much less complicated than sizing and selecting conventional control valves. Once the design flow is determined the matching AB-QM can be selected, no additional Kv and authority calculations are required.
100% authority
Having a 100% valve authority increases the control quality and precision, also at low flow requirements. This creates a better comfort in the building, as well as increasing the energy savings.
Perfect control
By providing the right flow at the right time, the AB-QM optimizes chiller and boiler efficiency and reduces pumping costs. In addition, the actuators need to make much less movements, increasing the lifetime value and lowering the Total Cost of Ownership.
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New: AB-QM 4.0
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Documents
Type | Name | Language | Valid for | Updated | Download | File type |
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Brochure | AB-QM - Millions of reasons to choose the best | English | Multiple | 02 May, 2018 | 5.0 MB | |
Brochure | Energy saving solutions for renovation of heating and cooling systems | English | Multiple | 10 Sept, 2014 | 5.9 MB | |
Brochure | Hotel application brochure | English | Multiple | 03 Sept, 2014 | 654.7 KB | |
Application guide | HVAC Application guide | English | Multiple | 26 Oct, 2020 | 19.4 MB | |
Brochure | Hydronic Balancing & Control product overview | English | United Kingdom | 11 Nov, 2014 | 7.1 MB | |
Brochure | Hydronic Balancing & Control product overview | English | Multiple | 12 Dec, 2016 | 1.1 MB | |
Case story | NovoCon - outstanding HVAC flexibility after office building renovation | English | Multiple | 28 Sept, 2020 | 960.1 KB |
Software
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Danfoss SET 365 software
Our advanced Danfoss SET 365 3D design software will help you to design and calculate HVAC systems with Danfoss products. A 1-year subscription is FREE available for students, designers and other interested professionals.
Case studies
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