Self-acting, medium-operated proportional controller, which through automatic opening of the valve prevents exceeding pressure before the valve (SAVA) and behind the valve (SAVD). The actuator features two diaphragms, which enable the valve to open in case of a defect at the control diaphragm. The controller is mainly used in district heating systems.
Function of the SAVA controller: the high upstream pressure in front of the valve is led to the lower part (high pressure connection) of the diaphragm inside the controller. Through a channel in the controller, the medium pressure is led from the valve to the upper side (low pressure connection) of the diaphragm.
The spring power of the control valve now affects the diaphragm, thus determining the effective differential pressure.
Function of the SAVD controller: the valve outlet pressure of the valve is led to the lower part (high pressure connection) of the diaphragm inside the controller. The upper side (low pressure connection) of the diaphragm is connected to the atmosphere. The spring power of the control valve now affects the diaphragm, thus determining the closing pressure.
Features and benefits
Eliminates pressure variations and provide optimum operating conditions with improved temperature control quality
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.
Tools and apps
Heat Selector
Danfoss Heat Selector is the best-in-class online selection tool that optimizes planning process for heating application experts.
Software tools
District heating application guide
We share experience, application expertise and make recommendations on optimum performing DH applications and key applied control components
FAQ
Case studies
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Energy efficiency was a major consideration in the design of Copenhagen’s district cooling project, where VLT® drives contribute to reducing CO2 emissions by more than 3000 t annually.
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The world’s largest solar heating plant in Silkeborg, Denmark harnesses energy to heat the homes and workplaces of 40,000 citizens. It supplies 18-20% of the annual heat consumption in the city of Silkeborg, Denmark, which has an ambitious target of CO2 neutrality in heat production by the year 2030.
