Thermostatic expansion valves

Type T 2 and TE 2

REFRIGERATION AND
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Technical leaflet Thermostatic expansion valves, type T 2 and TE 2

Contents Page
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................3
Features ..........................................................................................................................................................................................3
Thermostatic charges options ...............................................................................................................................................3
Regular valve options ................................................................................................................................................................3
Sizing .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4, 5
Technical data ..............................................................................................................................................................................5
Ordering .................................................................................................................................................................................... 6, 7
Extended capacity tables ................................................................................................................................................ 8 - 14
R22 ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8, 9
R134a .................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
R404A ............................................................................................................................................................................ 11, 12
R507 ............................................................................................................................................................................... 11, 12
R502 ............................................................................................................................................................................... 13, 14
Design .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Dimensions and weights....................................................................................................................................................... 15
T 2/ TE 2 operation and function ........................................................................................................................................ 16
Identification ............................................................................................................................................................................. 17

Metric conversions
1 psi = 0.07 bar
5/ (t °F – 32) = t °C
9 1 2
1 ton = 3.5 kW
1 in. = 25.4 mm
1 ft = 0.3 m
1 lb = 0.454 kg

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Introduction

Thermostatic expansion valves, type T 2 and Conventional refrigeration systems

TE 2 regulate the flow of refrigerant liquid into Heat pump systems
evaporators.
Injection is controlled by the refrigerant Air conditioning systems
superheat. Specialty refrigeration appliances
T 2 valves are especially suitable for liquid Liquid chillers
injection into ”dry“ evaporators where the Ice machines
superheat at the evaporator outlet is proportional
to the evaporator load. Transport refrigeration
The valves are available in rated capacities up to
4.5 TR (R22) and can be used in a wide range of This leaflet contains data and code numbers for
applications: our standard product program.

Features Broad temperature range from Available with Maximum Operating Pressure
– 75 to 50°F: (MOP)
Applicable for deep freezing, refrigeration and Used to protect the compressor motor against
air conditioning. excessive evaporator pressure.
Interchangeable orifice assembly Stainless steel double-contact bulb
Easier stocking, capacity matching, and For easy self-aligning during installation and
service. efficient heat transfer from pipe to bulb.
Rated capacities from 0.15 to 4.5 TR (R22)

Thermostatic charge options Danfoss offers the following standard range of

thermostatic charges:
Range N − 40 to +50°F without MOP Range NL − 40 to + 5°F, MOP ~ 15°F
Range N − 40 to +50°F, MOP ~ 60°F Range B1) − 75 to −15°F without MOP
Range NM − 40 to +25°F, MOP ~ 32°F Range B1) − 75 to −15°F, MOP ~ −4°F
1) T 2/TE 2 valves for range B are not available for R12 and R134a

Regular valve options Static superheat (SS) (R12, R22, R502, R134a, and Connection sizes
R404A): Inlet x outlet: 3/8 in. flare x 1/2 in. flare
Valves without MOP: 9°F 3/8 in. flare x 1/2 in. ODF
Valves with MOP: 7°F 3/8 in. ODF*) x 1/2 in. flare
3/8 in. ODF*) x 1/2 in. ODF
Static superheat (SS) for R507: 1/4 in. ODF*) x 1/2 in. flare
Valves without MOP: 11°F 1/4 in. ODF*) x 1/2 in.ODF
Valves with MOP: 9°F *) Requires a solder adapter

External equalization:
Capillary tube length 1/4 in. flare (for all flare outlet bodies)
5 ft 1/4 in. ODF (for all ODF outlet bodies)

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Sizing For optimum performance, it is important to Example:

select a T 2 or TE 2 valve according to system Refrigerant = R22
conditions and application. Selecting an incorrect
valve will result in operational difficulties or poor Evaporator capacity:
system performance. Qe = 13,000 Btu (1.08 TR)
The following procedure will help you select the
correct valve for your needs. Evaporating temperature:
te = +40°F (equals pe = 70 psig)

Condensing temperature:
tc = +100°F (equals pc = 195 psig)

Liquid refrigerant temperature:

tl = +80°F

Step 1 Determine the pressure drop across the valve. The pressures pc and pe can be found by using
The pressure drop, ∆p, is calculated by the the design condensing and evaporating
formula: temperatures at the saturated vapor point, then
∆p = pc − pe − pdw using a pressure-temperature chart or a Danfoss
where refrigerant slide to convert the temperatures to
pc = condensing pressure pressures.
pe = evaporating pressure, and In this example, the pressure drop across the
pdw = the sum of other pressure drops in the valve will be:
liquid line, evaporator and distributor. ∆p = pc − pe − pdw = 195 − 70 − 0 = 125 psi.

Step 2 Determine required valve capacity. From the subcooling correction factor table on
Use the design evaporator capacity, Qe, to select page 9, we find the appropriate correction factor
the required valve size at a given evaporating Fsc equals 0.94 for ∆tsub = 20°F.
temperature. If necessary, correct the evaporator Now determine the required valve capacity
capacity for subcooling. Subcooled liquid by multiplying the evaporator capacity by the
refrigerant entering the evaporator increases correction factor for subcooling.
evaporator capacity, so that a smaller valve may
be required. Required valve capacity
Qe × Fsc = 1.08 × 0.94 = 1.02 TR
In this example, the subcooling is:
∆tsub = tc − tl = 100 − 80 = 20°F

Step 3 Use the calculated valve capacity to select the Note that the expansion valve capacity must
corresponding orifice size from the capacity table be equal to or slightly more than the corrected
for R22 as indicated below. evaporator capacity.
In this sizing example, orifice 02 will be suitable.

Capacities (R22) Capacity in tons, range N: – 40 to + 50°F

Valve Orifice Pressure drop across valve ∆p psi
type no. 40 60 80 100 125 150 175 200

Evaporating temperature + 40°F

0X 0.12 0.14 0.15 0.16 0.17 0.18 0.18 0.19
00 0.27 0.31 0.34 0.36 0.38 0.39 0.40 0.40
01 0.65 0.75 0.82 0.87 0.92 0.96 0.98 1.00
TX 2/ 02 0.91 1.06 1.18 1.27 1.36 1.43 1.47 1.50
TEX 2 03 1.62 1.90 2.11 2.27 2.43 2.54 2.62 2.67
04 2.42 2.84 3.15 3.39 3.63 3.80 3.92 3.99
05 3.06 3.59 3.98 4.29 4.58 4.79 4.94 5.03
06 3.76 4.40 4.87 5.24 5.59 5.84 6.02 6.13

Metric conversions
1 psi = 0.07 bar
5/ (t °F – 32) = t °C
9 1 2
1 ton = 3.5 kW

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Sizing (continued) Select a thermostatic charge. Range N is suited for most applications in the
Danfoss offers a universal wide range thermosta- normal temperature range.
Step 4 tic charge.
Ranges NM, NL and B are available for special low
temperature applications.

Step 5 Determine if external equalization is required. Finally, determine connection sizes, then find the
valve´s code number from the tables on page 7.
Note! External equalization is always required if
a distributor is used or if there is an appreciable
difference in pressure from the valve outlet to the
bulb location.

Technical data Maximum bulb temperature Static superheat (SS) (R12, R22, R502, R134a, and
212°F R404A):
Valves without MOP: 9°F
Maximum valve body temperature Valves with MOP: 7°F
250°F
Short-lived peak 300°F Static superheat (SS) for R507:
Valves without MOP: 11°F
Maximum working pressure Valves with MOP: 9°F
MWP = 400 psig
Standard refrigerants
Maximum test pressure R22, R134a and R404A/R507
p’ = 520 psig
T 2 and TE 2 valves are continually evaluated for
use with newer refrigerants.
For further information, please contact Danfoss.
MOP-points
Range N Range NM Range NL Range B
− 40 → + 50°F − 40 → + 25°F − 40 → + 5°F − 75 → − 15°F
Refrigerant
MOP point for evaporating temperature te and evaporating pressure pe 1)
te = + 60°F te = + 32°F te = + 15°F te = − 4°F
R22 pe = 100 psig pe = 60 psig pe = 35 psig pe = 20 psig
R134a pe = 55 psig pe = 30 psig pe = 15 psig
R404A/R507 pe = 120 psig pe = 75 psig pe = 50 psig pe = 30 psig
R12 pe = 55 psig pe = 30 psig pe = 15 psig
R502 pe = 110 psig pe = 70 psig pe = 45 psig pe = 30 psig

MOP valves
To avoid charge migration when using MOP
valves, the bulb temperature must always be
lower than the temperature of the thermostatic
element.

Metric conversions
1 psi = 0.07 bar
5/9 (t1°F – 32) = t2°C

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Ordering

Components with flare × flare connections

Thermostatic element and valve body with bulb strap
(without orifice and filter)
Code no.
Capillary Connection
Valve Pressure tube Inlet × outlet Range N Range NM Range NL Range B
Refrigerant
type equalization 1) –40 to +50°F –40 to +25°F –40 to +5°F –75 to –15°F
ft in. × in. Without MOP With MOP With MOP With MOP Without MOP With MOP
TX 2 Int. 5 3⁄ × 1⁄ 068Z3206 068Z3208 068Z3224 068Z3226 068Z3207 068Z3228
8 2
R22 3⁄ × 1⁄
TEX 2 Ext. 5 8 2 068Z3209 068Z3211 068Z3225 068Z3227 068Z3210 068Z3229
TN 2 Int. 5 3⁄ × 1⁄ 068Z3346 068Z3347 068Z3393 068Z3369
8 2
R134a 3⁄ × 1⁄
TEN 2 Ext. 5 8 2 068Z3348 068Z3349 068Z3392 068Z3370
TS 2 Int. 5 3⁄ × 1⁄ 068Z3400 068Z3402 068Z3406 068Z3408 068Z3401 068Z3410
8 2
R 404A/ R507 3⁄ × 1⁄
TES 2 Ext. 5 8 2 068Z3403 068Z3405 068Z3407 068Z3409 068Z3404 068Z3411
TF 2 Int. 5 3⁄ × 1⁄ 068Z3202 068Z3236 068Z3220 068Z3222
8 2
R12 3⁄ × 1⁄
TEF 2 Ext. 5 8 2 068Z3204 068Z3237 068Z3221
TY 2 Int. 5 3⁄ × 1⁄ 068Z3212 068Z3214 068Z3230 068Z3232 068Z3213 068Z3234
8 2
R502 3⁄ × 1⁄
TEY 2 Ext. 5 8 2 068Z3215 068Z3217 068Z3231 068Z3233 068Z3216 068Z3235
1) Externally equalized connections are ¼ in. flare.

Orifice assembly with filter Rated capacity in tons (TR)

Orifice Range N: – 40 to + 50°F Range B: – 75 to – 15 °F
Code no.
no. R22 R134a R404A/R507 R12 R502 R22 R404A/R507 R502
0X 0.15 0.11 0.11 0.15 0.11 068-2002
00 0.3 0.25 0.21 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.21 0.2 068-2003
01 0.7 0.5 0.45 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.45 0.3 068-2010
02 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.5 068-2015
03 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.0 1.0 0.8 1.0 0.8 068-2006
04 2.3 1.9 1.7 1.5 1.5 1.2 1.4 1.2 068-2007
05 3.0 2.5 2.2 2.0 2.0 1.5 1.7 1.5 068-2008
06 4.5 3.0 2.6 3.0 3.0 2.0 1.9 2.0 068-2009
Rated capacity is based on:
Evaporating temperature te = + 40°F for range N and
te = – 20°F for range B
Condensing temperature tc = + 90°F
Refrigerant liquid temperature ahead of valve tl = + 80°F

Metric conversions
1 psi = 0.07 bar
5/9 (t1°F – 32) = t2°C
1 ton = 3.5 kW
1 in. = 25.4 mm
1 ft = 0.3 m

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Ordering (continued)

Components with flare × solder connections

Thermostatic element and valve body with bulb strap

(without orifice and filter)
Connection Code no.
Capillary
Valve Pressure tube Inlet Outlet Range N Range NL Range B
Refrigerant
type equalization 1) flare ODF solder − 40 to + 50°F − 40 to + 5°F − 75 to − 15°F
ft in. in. without MOP with MOP with MOP without MOP with MOP
TX 2 Int. 5 3⁄ 1⁄ 068Z3281 068Z3287 068Z3357 068Z3319
8 2
R22 3⁄ 1⁄
TEX 2 Ext. 5 8 2 068Z3284 068Z3290 068Z3359 068Z3320
TN 2 Int. 5 3⁄ 1⁄ 068Z3383
8 2
R134a 3⁄ 1⁄
TEN 2 Ext. 5 8 2 068Z3385 068Z3389
TS 2 Int. 5 3⁄ 1⁄ 068Z3414 068Z3416 068Z3418 068Z3420
8 2
R404A/R507 3⁄ 1⁄
TES 2 Ext. 5 8 2 068Z3415 068Z3417 068Z3430 068Z3419 068Z3421
TF 2 Int. 5 3⁄ 1⁄ 068Z3280
8 2
R12 3⁄ 1⁄
TEF 2 Ext. 5 8 2 068Z3283
TY Int. 5 3⁄ 1⁄ 068Z3282 068Z3288 068Z3294
8 2
R502 3⁄ 1⁄
TEY 2 Ext. 5 8 2 068Z3285 068Z3293 068Z3295
1) Externally equalized connections are 1/4 in. ODF solder.

Rated capacity in tons (TR)

Orifice assembly with filter Orifice Range N: – 40 to + 50°F Range B: – 75 to – 15°F
Code no.
no.1) R22 R134a R404A/R507 R12 R502 R22 R404A/R507 R502
0X 0.15 0.11 0.11 0.15 0.11 068-2002
00 0.3 0.25 0.21 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.21 0.2 068-2003
Rated capacity is based on: 01 0.7 0.5 0.45 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.45 0.3 068-2010
Evaporating temperature 02 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.5 068-2015
te = + 40°F for range N and
te = – 20°F for range B 03 1.5 1.3 1.2 1.0 1.0 0.8 1.0 0.8 068-2006
Condensing temperature 04 2.3 1.9 1.7 1.5 1.5 1.2 1.4 1.2 068-2007
tc = + 90°F 05 3.0 2.5 2.2 2.0 2.0 1.5 1.7 1.5 068-2008
Refrigerant liquid temperature ahead of
valve tl = + 80°F 06 4.5 3.0 2.6 3.0 3.0 2.0 1.9 2.0 068-2009
1) These orifice assemblies can not be used together with solder adapters. Please see adapter information below.

Solder adapter The adapter is for use with thermostatic expan- When using the solder adapter, a special orifice
sion valves type T 2 and TE 2 with flare × solder assembly is required. Please use the following
connections. When the adapter is correctly fitted tables to select both the appropriate adapter and
it meets DIN 8964 sealing requirements. orifice asembly.

The adapter offers the following advantages

without unsoldering the valve from the system:
The orifice assembly can be replaced.
The filter can be cleaned or replaced.

Solder adapter without orifice assembly and filter Orifice assembly and filter for use with solder adapter
Connection ODF solder Code no. Orifice no. Code no.
1⁄ in. 068-2062 0X 068-2089
4
3⁄ in. 068-2060 00 068-2090
8
01 068-2091
Filter for solder adapter 02 068-2092
Description Code no. 03 068-2093
Filter excl. orifice assembly 068-0015 04 068-2094
05 068-2095
06 068-2096
Metric conversions
1 psi = 0.07 bar
5/9 (t1°F – 32) = t2°C
1 ton = 3.5 kW
1 in. = 25.4 mm
1 ft = 0.3 m

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Capacities (TR)
Range N: − 40°F to + 50°F R22
Valve Orifice Pressure drop across valve ∆p psi Valve Orifice Pressure drop across valve ∆p psi
type no. 40 60 80 100 125 150 175 200 type no. 40 60 80 100 125 150 175 200

Evaporating temperature + 50°F Evaporating temperature 0°F

0X 0.12 0.14 0.15 0.16 0.17 0.18 0.19 0.19 0X 0.11 0.13 0.14 0.15 0.16 0.16 0.17 0.17
00 0.28 0.32 0.34 0.37 0.39 0.40 0.41 0.41 00 0.23 0.26 0.28 0.30 0.32 0.33 0.34 0.35
01 0.70 0.81 0.88 0.94 1,00 1.03 1.06 1.07 01 0.44 0.5 0.55 0.59 0.62 0.65 0.67 0.69
TX 2/ 02 0.98 1.16 1.29 1.39 1.49 1.56 1.61 1.64 TX 2/ 02 0.62 0.71 0.78 0.84 0.89 0.93 0.96 0.98
TEX 2 03 1.75 2.06 2.30 2.48 2.65 2.77 2.86 2.91 TEX 2 03 1.10 1.27 1.40 1.50 1.59 1.66 1.72 1.75
04 2.63 3.10 3.45 3.72 3.97 4.16 4.28 4.36 04 1.62 1.87 2.06 2.20 2.35 2.46 2.54 2.6
05 3.33 3.92 4.35 4.69 5,00 5.23 5.39 5.48 05 2.06 2.38 2.61 2.79 2.97 3.11 3.22 3.29
06 4.09 4.8 5.33 5.73 6.11 6.39 6.57 6.68 06 2.52 2.91 3.19 3.41 3.63 3.80 3.93 4.01

Evaporating temperature + 40°F Evaporating temperature – 20°F

0X 0.12 0.14 0.15 0.16 0.17 0.18 0.18 0.19 0X 0.10 0.12 0.13 0.14 0.15 0.15 0.16 0.16
00 0.27 0.31 0.34 0.36 0.38 0.39 0.40 0.40 00 0.21 0.23 0.25 0.27 0.28 0.30 0.31 0.31
01 0.65 0.75 0.82 0.87 0.92 0.96 0.98 1.00 01 0.35 0.40 0.44 0.47 0.49 0.52 0.54 0.55
TX 2/ 02 0.91 1.06 1.18 1.27 1.36 1.43 1.47 1.50 TX 2/ 02 0.49 0.56 0.62 0.66 0.70 0.73 0.75 0.76
TEX 2 03 1.62 1.90 2.11 2.27 2.43 2.54 2.62 2.67 TEX 2 03 0.88 1.01 1.10 1.18 1.25 1.30 1.34 1.37
04 2.42 2.84 3.15 3.39 3.63 3.80 3.92 3.99 04 1.29 1.48 1.62 1.73 1.83 1.92 1.98 2.03
05 3.06 3.59 3.98 4.29 4.58 4.79 4.94 5.03 05 1.64 1.88 2.05 2.19 2.33 2.43 2.52 2.58
06 3.76 4.40 4.87 5.24 5.59 5.84 6.02 6.13 06 2.01 2.30 2.51 2.67 2.84 2.97 3.07 3.15

Evaporating temperature + 20°F Evaporating temperature – 40°F

0X 0.12 0.13 0.15 0.16 0.17 0.17 0.18 0.18 0X 0.09 0.11 0.12 0.12 0.13 0.14 0.15 0.15
00 0.25 0.29 0.31 0.33 0.35 0.36 0.37 0.38 00 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.24 0.25 0.26 0.27 0.28
01 0.54 0.62 0.68 0.72 0.77 0.8 0.83 0.84 01 0.28 0.32 0.35 0.37 0.39 0.41 0.42 0.43
TX 2/ 02 0.75 0.88 0.97 1.05 1.12 1.17 1.21 1.23 TX 2/ 02 0.39 0.45 0.48 0.51 0.54 0.57 0.58 0.59
TEX 2 03 1.35 1.57 1.74 1.87 1.99 2.09 2.15 2.20 TEX 2 03 0.70 0.80 0.87 0.92 0.97 1.02 1.05 1.07
04 2,00 2.33 2.58 2.77 2.95 3.10 3.20 3.26 04 1.02 1.16 1.27 1.35 1.43 1.49 1.55 1.58
05 2.54 2.96 3.26 3.50 3.74 3.91 4.04 4.12 05 1.30 1.48 1.61 1.71 1.82 1.90 1.97 2.01
06 3.11 3.62 3.99 4.28 4.56 4.78 4.93 5.03 06 1.59 1.81 1.97 2.09 2.22 2.32 2.40 2.46

Correction for subcooling ∆tsub

When subcooling ∆tsub ahead of the expansion
valve is other than 10°F, adjust the evaporator
capacity by multiplying by the appropriate
correction factor found in the following table.
Refrigerant 0°F 10°F 20°F 30°F 40°F 50°F 60°F 70°F 80°F 90°F
R22 1.08 1.00 0.94 0.89 0.85 0.81 0.78 0.74 0.71 0.68

Metric conversions
1 psi = 0.07 bar
5/ (t °F – 32) = t °C
9 1 2
1 ton = 3.5 kW

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Capacities (TR) (continued)

Range B: −75°F to −15°F R22
Valve Orifice Pressure drop across valve ∆p psi Valve Orifice Pressure drop across valve ∆p psi
type no. 40 60 80 100 125 150 175 200 type no. 40 60 80 100 125 150 175 200

Evaporating temperature – 15°F Evaporating temperature – 50°F

00 0.21 0.24 0.26 0.27 0.29 0.31 0.32 0.32 00 0.17 0.19 0.21 0.21 0.24 0.25 0.26 0.26
01 0.37 0.42 0.46 0.49 0.52 0.55 0.57 0.58 01 0.25 0.29 0.31 0.33 0.35 0.37 0.38 0.39
02 0.52 0.60 0.65 0.70 0.74 0.77 0.80 0.81 02 0.35 0.4 0.43 0.46 0.48 0.5 0.52 0.53
TX 2/ TX 2/
03 0.93 1.07 1.17 1.25 1.33 1.39 1.43 1.46 03 0.63 0.71 0.77 0.82 0.87 0.9 0.93 0.95
TEX 2 TEX 2
04 1.37 1.57 1.72 1.84 1.95 2.04 2.11 2.16 04 0.91 1.04 1.13 1.2 1.27 1.33 1.37 1.41
05 1.74 2,00 2.18 2.33 2.48 2.59 2.68 2.74 05 1.16 1.32 1.43 1.52 1.61 1.69 1.75 1.79
06 2.13 2.44 2.66 2.84 3.02 3.16 3.27 3.35 06 1.42 1.61 1.75 1.86 1.97 2.07 2.14 2.19

Evaporating temperature – 30°F Evaporating temperature – 75°F

00 0.19 0.22 0.23 0.25 0.27 0.28 0.29 0.29 00 0.16 0.17 0.18 0.19 0.21 0.22 0.22 0.23
01 0.32 0.36 0.39 0.41 0.44 0.46 0.48 0.49 01 0.2 0.23 0.25 0.26 0.28 0.29 0.3 0.3
02 0.44 0.5 0.55 0.58 0.61 0.64 0.66 0.67 02 0.28 0.31 0.34 0.36 0.38 0.39 0.4 0.41
TX 2/ TX 2/
03 0.79 0.9 0.98 1.04 1.1 1.15 1.19 1.21 03 0.5 0.56 0.61 0.64 0.68 0.7 0.72 0.74
TEX 2 TEX 2
04 1.15 1.31 1.43 1.52 1.62 1.69 1.75 1.79 04 0.72 0.81 0.88 0.93 0.99 1.03 1.07 1.1
05 1.46 1.67 1.82 1.94 2.05 2.15 2.22 2.27 05 0.91 1.03 1.12 1.19 1.26 1.32 1.36 1.4
06 1.78 2.04 2.22 2.36 2.51 2.62 2.72 2.78 06 1.11 1.26 1.37 1.45 1.54 1.61 1.67 1.72

Evaporating temperature – 40°F

00 0.18 0.2 0.22 0.24 0.25 0.26 0.27 0.28
01 0.28 0.32 0.35 0.37 0.39 0.41 0.42 0.43
02 0.39 0.45 0.48 0.51 0.54 0.57 0.58 0.59
TX 2/
03 0.70 0.8 0.87 0.92 0.97 1.02 1.05 1.07
TEX 2
04 1.02 1.16 1.27 1.35 1.43 1.49 1.55 1.58
05 1.30 1.48 1.61 1.71 1.82 1.90 1.97 2.01
06 1.59 1.81 1.97 2.09 2.22 2.32 2.40 2.46

Correction for subcooling ∆tsub

When subcooling ∆tsub ahead of the expansion
valve is other than 10°F, adjust the evaporator
capacity by multiplying by the appropriate
correction factor found in the following table.
Refrigerant 0°F 10°F 20°F 30°F 40°F 50°F 60°F 70°F 80°F 90°F
R22 1.08 1.00 0.94 0.89 0.85 0.81 0.78 0.74 0.71 0.68

Metric conversions
1 psi = 0.07 bar
5/ (t °F – 32) = t °C
9 1 2
1 ton = 3.5 kW

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Capacities (TR) (continued)

Range N: –40 → +50°F R134a
Orifice Pressure drop across valve ∆p psi Orifice Pressure drop across valve ∆p psi
Type no. Type no.
40 60 80 100 125 40 60 80 100 125

Evaporating temperature + 50°F Evaporating temperature 0°F

0X 0.10 0.12 0.12 0.13 0.13 0X 0.08 0.10 0.10 0.11 0.11
00 0.22 0.25 0.26 0.27 0.28 00 0.17 0.18 0.20 0.21 0.21
01 0.47 0.53 0.57 0.60 0.62 01 0.27 0.30 0.32 0.34 0.35
TN 2/ 02 0.66 0.76 0.82 0.87 0.90 TN 2/ 02 0.37 0.42 0.45 0.47 0.49
TEN 2 03 1.17 1.35 1.47 1.55 1.61 TEN 2 03 0.66 0.75 0.81 0.85 0.88
04 1.74 2.01 2.18 2.30 2.39 04 0.97 1.10 1.18 1.25 1.29
05 2.21 2.55 2.77 2.91 3.03 05 1.23 1.39 1.51 1.58 1.64
06 2.71 3.12 3.38 3.56 3.69 06 1.51 1.70 1.84 1.93 2,00

Evaporating temperature + 40°F Evaporating temperature – 20°F

0X 0.10 0.11 0.12 0.13 0.13 0X 0.08 0.09 0.09 0.10 0.1
00 0.21 0.23 0.25 0.26 0.27 00 0.15 0.16 0.17 0.18 0.18
01 0.43 0.48 0.52 0.54 0.56 01 0.21 0.23 0.25 0.26 0.27
TN 2/ 02 0.59 0.68 0.74 0.78 0.81 TN 2/ 02 0.29 0.32 0.35 0.36 0.37
TEN 2 03 1.06 1.22 1.33 1.40 1.45 TEN 2 03 0.52 0.58 0.62 0.65 0.67
04 1.57 1.8 1.96 2.07 2.15 04 0.75 0.84 0.90 0.95 0.98
05 1.99 2.29 2.49 2.62 2.72 05 0.95 1.07 1.15 1.21 1.25
06 2.44 2.80 3.04 3.20 3.32 06 1.16 1.31 1.41 1.48 1.53

Evaporating temperature + 20°F Evaporating temperature – 40°F

0X 0.09 0.11 0.11 0.12 0.12 0X 0.07 0.08 0.80 0.09 0.09
00 0.19 0.21 0.22 0.23 0.24 00 0.13 0.14 0.15 0.16 0.16
01 0.34 0.39 0.42 0.44 0.45 01 0.17 0.19 0.20 0.21 0.22
TN 2/ 02 0.47 0.54 0.59 0.62 0.64 TN 2/ 02 0.23 0.26 0.27 0.29 0.29
TEN 2 03 0.85 0.97 1.05 1.11 1.15 TEN 2 03 0.41 0.46 0.49 0.51 0.53
04 1.25 1.42 1.54 1.62 1.69 04 0.59 0.66 0.71 0.74 0.77
05 1.59 1.81 1.96 2.06 2.14 05 0.76 0.84 0.91 0.95 0.98
06 1.94 2.21 2.39 2.52 2.64 06 0.92 1.03 1.11 1.16 1.20

Correction for subcooling ∆tsub

When subcooling ∆tsub ahead of the expansion
valve is other than 10°F, adjust the evaporator
capacity by multiplying by the appropriate
correction factor found in the following table.
Refrigerant 0°F 10°F 20°F 30°F 40°F 50°F 60°F 70°F 80°F 90°F
R134a 1.10 1.00 0.93 0.88 0.82 0.78 0.74 0.70 0.67 0.64

Metric conversions
1 psi = 0.07 bar
5/ (t °F – 32) = t °C
9 1 2
1 ton = 3.5 kW

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Capacities (TR) (continued)

Range N: −40°F to +50°F R404A and R5071)
Valve Orifice Pressure drop across valve ∆p psi Valve Orifice Pressure drop across valve ∆p psi
type no. 40 60 80 100 125 150 175 200 type no. 40 60 80 100 125 150 175 200

Evaporating temperature + 50°F Evaporating temperature 0°F

0X 0.09 0.11 0.11 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0X 0.08 0.09 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.11 0.10
00 0.20 0.22 0.23 0.24 0.25 0.25 0.26 0.26 00 0.16 0.18 0.19 0.20 0.21 0.21 0.21 0.21
01 0.43 0.48 0.52 0.54 0.57 0.57 0.58 0.58 01 0.27 0.30 0.33 0.34 0.36 0.36 0.36 0.36
TS 2/ 02 0.59 0.69 0.75 0.80 0.83 0.85 0.86 0.87 TS 2/ 02 0.36 0.41 0.45 0.47 0.49 0.51 0.50 0.50
TES 2 03 1.05 1.23 1.35 1.42 1.49 1.52 1.54 1.56 TES 2 03 0.64 0.74 0.81 0.85 0.90 0.90 0.91 0.89
04 1.56 1.83 2.00 2.11 2.20 2.27 2.29 2.31 04 0.93 1.08 1.19 1.24 1.31 1.33 1.35 1.32
05 1.99 2.31 2.53 2.66 2.78 2.86 2.89 2.91 05 1.19 1.38 1.50 1.58 1.67 1.71 1.71 1.68
06 2.43 2.84 3.10 3.25 3.39 3.49 3.52 3.54 06 1.45 1.68 1.84 1.93 2.04 2.08 2.09 2.06

Evaporating temperature + 40°F Evaporating temperature – 20°F

0X 0.08 0.11 0.11 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0X 0.07 0.08 0.09 0.09 0.11 0.11 0.10 0.10
00 0.19 0.21 0.22 0.24 0.24 0.24 0.24 0.25 00 0.13 0.16 0.17 0.17 0.19 1.62 1.63 1.59
01 0.39 0.45 0.48 0.50 0.52 0.53 0.53 0.53 01 0.20 0.24 0.26 0.27 0.28 1.32 1.33 1.31
TS 2/ 02 0.54 0.63 0.70 0.73 0.76 0.77 0.78 0.78 TS 2/ 02 0.28 0.32 0.35 0.37 0.39 1.04 1.04 1.02
TES 2 03 0.97 1.12 1.24 1.29 1.36 1.40 1.40 1.41 TES 2 03 0.49 0.57 0.63 0.66 0.69 0.70 0.71 0.69
04 1.43 1.66 1.83 1.93 2.01 2.06 2.07 2.08 04 0.72 0.83 0.92 0.97 1.01 0.39 0.40 0.38
05 1.82 2.11 2.31 2.43 2.54 2.61 2.62 2.63 05 0.92 1.06 1.17 1.23 1.29 0.29 0.29 0.29
06 2.23 2.59 2.84 2.97 3.10 3.17 3.19 3.20 06 1.12 1.30 1.43 1.51 1.58 0.19 0.18 0.18

Evaporating temperature + 20°F Evaporating temperature – 40°F

0X 0.09 0.10 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0X 0.07 0.07 0.08 0.08 0.09 0.10 0.08 0.08
00 0.17 0.20 0.21 0.22 0.22 0.23 0.23 0.22 00 0.12 0.14 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.16 0.16 0.16
01 0.33 0.37 0.41 0.42 0.44 0.45 0.45 0.44 01 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.21 0.21 0.23 0.22 0.22
TS 2/ 02 0.45 0.52 0.58 0.60 0.63 0.64 0.64 0.63 TS 2/ 02 0.21 0.24 0.27 0.28 0.30 0.30 0.29 0.29
TES 2 03 0.81 0.94 1.02 1.08 1.12 1.14 1.15 1.13 TES 2 03 0.38 0.44 0.48 0.50 0.52 0.54 0.53 0.52
04 1.18 1.38 1.51 1.59 1.66 1.70 1.70 1.68 04 0.55 0.63 0.70 0.74 0.77 0.79 0.80 0.78
05 1.50 1.75 1.91 2.01 2.09 2.15 2.15 2.13 05 0.70 0.81 0.89 0.94 0.98 1.01 1.00 0.98
06 1.84 2.13 2.34 2.46 2.56 2.62 2.62 2.60 06 0.86 0.99 1.09 1.15 1.20 1.24 1.23 1.21
1) The capacities for R507 deviate less than ± 2% from the capacities for R404A.

Correction for subcooling ∆tsub

When subcooling ∆tsub ahead of the expansion
valve is other than 10°F, adjust the evaporator
capacity by multiplying by the appropriate
correction factor found in the following table.
Refrigerant 0°F 10°F 20°F 30°F 40°F 50°F 60°F 70°F 80°F 90°F
R404A/R507 1.18 1.00 0.89 0.81 0.74 0.68 0.63 0.60 0.56 0.53

Metric conversions
1 psi = 0.07 bar
5/9 (t1°F – 32) = t2°C
1 ton = 3.5 kW

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Capacities (TR) (continued)

Range B: − 75°F to – 15°F R404A and R5071)
Valve Orifice Pressure drop across valve ∆p psi Valve Orifice Pressure drop across valve ∆p psi
type no. 40 60 80 100 125 150 175 200 type no. 40 60 80 100 125 150 175 200

Evaporating temperature – 15°F Evaporating temperature – 50°F

00 0.17 0.19 0.20 0.20 0.21 0.21 0.21 0.21 00 0.14 0.15 0.16 0.16 0.17 0.16 0.16 0.16
01 0.29 0.34 0.36 0.37 0.37 0.38 0.38 0.37 01 0.19 0.21 0.23 0.24 0.24 0.24 0.23 0.23
02 0.40 0.47 0.49 0.53 0.53 0.54 0.53 0.53 02 0.25 0.29 0.30 0.32 0.32 0.32 0.32 0.31
TS 2/ TS 2/
03 0.72 0.84 0.89 0.93 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.95 03 0.47 0.52 0.56 0.57 0.59 0.59 0.58 0.57
TES 2 TES 2
04 1.06 1.22 1.31 1.38 1.40 1.42 1.42 1.40 04 0.67 0.76 0.81 0.84 0.86 0.87 0.86 0.84
05 1.35 1.56 1.67 1.74 1.79 1.80 1.80 1.79 05 0.86 0.96 1.03 1.07 1.10 1.10 1.09 1.07
06 1.66 1.91 2.04 2.13 2.18 2.19 2.19 2.18 06 1.05 1.19 1.26 1.30 1.34 1.35 1.34 1.31

Evaporating temperature – 30°F Evaporating temperature – 75°F

00 0.16 0.17 0.18 0.19 0.19 0.19 0.18 0.19 00 0.12 0.13 0.14 0.14 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13
01 0.24 0.28 0.29 0.30 0.31 0.31 0.32 0.31 01 0.14 0.16 0.17 0.17 0.18 0.17 0.17 0.17
02 0.34 0.38 0.41 0.43 0.44 0.43 0.43 0.42 02 0.19 0.21 0.22 0.23 0.23 0.22 0.22 0.22
TS 2/ TS 2/
03 0.60 0.69 0.74 0.77 0.78 0.78 0.78 0.77 03 0.34 0.38 0.40 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.40 0.40
TES 2 TES 2
04 0.88 1.01 1.07 1.12 1.14 1.15 1.14 1.13 04 0.49 0.54 0.58 0.60 0.61 0.61 0.60 0.58
05 1.12 1.27 1.37 1.43 1.46 1.46 1.46 1.44 05 0.63 0.69 0.74 0.76 0.77 0.78 0.77 0.75
06 1.38 1.56 1.67 1.74 1.78 1.79 1.79 1.77 06 0.75 0.84 0.90 0.94 0.95 0.95 0.94 0.92

Evaporating temperature – 40°F

00 0.12 0.14 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.16 0.16 0.16
01 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.21 0.21 0.23 0.22 0.22
02 0.21 0.24 0.27 0.28 0.30 0.30 0.29 0.29
TS 2/
03 0.38 0.44 0.48 0.50 0.52 0.54 0.53 0.52
TES 2
04 0.55 0.63 0.70 0.74 0.77 0.79 0.80 0.78
05 0.70 0.81 0.89 0.94 0.98 1.01 1.00 0.98
06 0.86 0.99 1.09 1.15 1.20 1.24 1.23 1.21
1) The capacities for R507 deviate less than ± 2% from the capacities for R404A.

Correction for subcooling ∆tsub

When subcooling ∆tsub ahead of the expansion
valve is other than 10°F, adjust the evaporator
capacity by multiplying by the appropriate
correction factor found in the following table.
Refrigerant 0°F 10°F 20°F 30°F 40°F 50°F 60°F 70°F 80°F 90°F
R404A/R507 1.18 1.00 0.89 0.81 0.74 0.68 0.63 0.60 0.56 0.53

Metric conversions
1 psi = 0.07 bar
5/9 (t1°F – 32) = t2°C
1 ton = 3.5 kW

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Capacities (TR) (continued)

Range N: − 40°F to +50°F R502
Valve Orifice Pressure drop across valve ∆p psi Valve Orifice Pressure drop across valve ∆p psi
type no. 40 60 80 100 125 150 175 200 type no. 40 60 80 100 125 150 175 200

Evaporating temperature + 50°F Evaporating temperature 0°F

0X 0.09 0.10 0.11 0.11 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0X 0.09 0.10 0.10 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11
00 0.20 0.23 0.24 0.25 0.27 0.27 0.27 0.27 00 0.18 0.19 0.21 0.21 0.22 0.22 0.23 0.23
01 0.51 0.58 0.62 0.65 0.68 0.70 0.70 0.70 01 0.34 0.38 0.40 0.42 0.43 0.44 0.45 0.45
TY 2/ 02 0.72 0.83 0.91 0.97 1.02 1.05 1.07 1.07 TY 2/ 02 0.46 0.53 0.57 0.60 0.62 0.63 0.64 0.64
TEY 2 03 1.28 1.48 1.62 1.73 1.82 1.88 1.90 1.90 TEY 2 03 0.82 0.94 1.02 1.07 1.11 1.13 1.14 1.15
04 1.92 2.22 2.44 2.59 2.73 2.82 2.85 2.85 04 1.21 1.39 1.50 1.58 1.64 1.67 1.69 1.70
05 2.43 2.81 3.07 3.27 3.44 3.54 3.59 3.59 05 1.54 1.76 1.91 2.00 2.07 2.12 2.14 2.15
06 2.99 3.44 3.76 3.99 4.20 4.32 4.38 4.37 06 1.89 2.16 2.33 2.45 2.53 2.59 2.62 2.63

Evaporating temperature + 40°F Evaporating temperature – 20°F

0X 0.09 0.10 0.11 0.11 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0X 0.08 0.09 0.09 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10
00 0.20 0.22 0.22 0.25 0.26 0.27 0.27 0.27 00 0.16 0.17 0.18 0.19 0.19 0.20 0.20 0.20
01 0.48 0.54 0.58 0.61 0.63 0.65 0.66 0.65 01 0.27 0.30 0.32 0.33 0.34 0.35 0.35 0.35
TY 2/ 02 0.67 0.77 0.84 0.89 0.94 0.97 0.99 0.99 TY 2/ 02 0.36 0.41 0.44 0.46 0.48 0.49 0.49 0.49
TEY 2 03 1.19 1.38 1.50 1.59 1.68 1.73 1.76 1.76 TEY 2 03 0.65 0.74 0.80 0.83 0.86 0.87 0.88 0.88
04 1.79 2.06 2.25 2.38 2.51 2.59 2.62 2.63 04 0.95 1.08 1.17 1.22 1.26 1.28 1.30 1.30
05 2.26 2.61 2.84 3.01 3.16 3.26 3.21 3.31 05 1.21 1.38 1.49 1.55 1.61 1.63 1.64 1.65
06 2.78 3.19 3.48 3.68 3.86 3.98 4.03 4.03 06 1.48 1.68 1.82 1.90 1.96 1.99 2.01 2.01

Evaporating temperature + 20°F Evaporating temperature – 40°F

0X 0.09 0.10 0.11 0.11 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0X 0.07 0.08 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09
00 0.19 0.21 0.22 0.23 0.24 0.25 0.25 0.25 00 0.14 0.15 0.16 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17
01 0.41 0.46 0.49 0.51 0.53 0.54 0.55 0.55 01 0.21 0.23 0.25 0.26 0.26 0.27 0.27 0.27
TY 2/ 02 0.56 0.65 0.70 0.74 0.78 0.80 0.81 0.81 TY 2/ 02 0.28 0.31 0.34 0.35 0.36 0.37 0.37 0.36
TEY 2 03 1.01 1.16 1.26 1.33 1.39 1.42 1.45 1.45 TEY 2 03 0.50 0.56 0.61 0.63 0.65 0.66 0.66 0.66
04 1.50 1.72 1.87 1.97 2.06 2.11 2.15 2.16 04 0.73 0.82 0.89 0.93 0.96 0.97 0.97 0.97
05 1.90 2.19 2.37 2.49 2.60 2.67 2.71 2.72 05 0.93 1.05 1.13 1.18 1.22 1.23 1.24 0.24
06 2.34 2.68 2.90 3.05 3.18 3.26 3.31 3.32 06 1.13 1.28 1.38 1.44 1.49 1.51 1.51 1.51

Correction for subcooling ∆tsub

When subcooling ∆tsub ahead of the expansion
valve is other than 10°F, adjust the evaporator
capacity by multiplying by the appropriate
correction factor found in the following table.
Refrigerant 0°F 10°F 20°F 30°F 40°F 50°F 60°F 70°F 80°F 90°F
R502 1.18 1.00 0.89 0.81 0.74 0.68 0.63 0.60 0.56 0.53

Metric conversions
1 psi = 0.07 bar
5/9 (t1°F – 32) = t2°C
1 ton = 3.5 kW

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Capacities (TR) (continued)

Range B: − 75°F to – 15°F R502
Valve Orifice Pressure drop across valve ∆p psi Valve Orifice Pressure drop across valve ∆p psi
type no. 40 60 80 100 125 150 175 200 type no. 40 60 80 100 125 150 175 200

Evaporating temperature – 15°F Evaporating temperature – 50°F

00 0.16 0.18 0.19 0.19 0.20 0.20 0.21 0.21 00 0.13 0.14 0.15 0.15 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16
01 0.28 0.32 0.34 0.35 0.36 0.37 0.37 0.37 01 0.18 0.2 0.22 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.23
02 0.38 0.44 0.47 0.50 0.51 0.52 0.52 0.52 02 0.24 0.27 0.29 0.31 0.31 0.31 0.31 0.31
TY 2/ TY 2/
03 0.69 0.79 0.85 0.89 0.92 0.93 0.94 0.94 03 0.44 0.49 0.53 0.55 0.57 0.57 0.57 0.57
TEY 2 TES 2
04 1.01 1.15 1.25 1.31 1.35 1.38 1.39 1.39 04 0.63 0.72 0.77 0.81 0.83 0.84 0.84 0.84
05 1.29 1.47 1.59 1.66 1.72 1.75 1.76 1.77 05 0.81 0.91 0.98 1.03 1.06 1.07 1.07 1.07
06 1.58 1.80 1.94 2.03 2.10 2.13 2.15 2.16 06 0.99 1.12 1.2 1.25 1.29 1.31 1.31 1.31

Evaporating temperature – 30°F Evaporating temperature – 75°F

00 0.15 0.16 0.17 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.19 00 0.11 0.12 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13
01 0.23 0.26 0.28 0.29 0.30 0.30 0.31 0.31 01 0.13 0.15 0.16 0.16 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17
02 0.32 0.36 0.39 0.41 0.42 0.42 0.42 0.42 02 0.18 0.20 0.21 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22 0.22
TY 2/ TY 2/
03 0.57 0.65 0.7 0.73 0.75 0.76 0.76 0.76 03 0.32 0.36 0.38 0.39 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40
TEY 2 TEY 2
04 0.83 0.95 1.02 1.07 1.10 1.12 1.12 1.12 04 0.46 0.51 0.55 0.58 0.59 0.60 0.59 0.59
05 1.06 1.20 1.30 1.36 1.40 1.42 1.43 1.43 05 0.59 0.66 0.70 0.73 0.75 0.76 0.76 0.76
06 1.30 1.47 1.59 1.66 1.71 1.74 1.75 1.75 06 0.71 0.80 0.86 0.90 0.92 0.93 0.93 0.93

Evaporating temperature – 40°F

0X 0.07 0.08 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09
00 0.14 0.15 0.16 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17
01 0.21 0.23 0.25 0.26 0.26 0.27 0.27 0.27
TY 2/ 02 0.28 0.31 0.34 0.35 0.36 0.37 0.37 0.36
TEY 2 03 0.50 0.56 0.61 0.63 0.65 0.66 0.66 0.66
04 0.73 0.82 0.89 0.93 0.96 0.97 0.97 0.97
05 0.93 1.05 1.13 1.18 1.22 1.23 1.24 0.24
06 1.13 1.28 1.38 1.44 1.49 1.51 1.51 1.51

Correction for subcooling ∆tsub

When subcooling ∆tsub ahead of the expansion
valve is other than 10°F, adjust the evaporator
capacity by multiplying by the appropriate
correction factor found in the following table.
Refrigerant 0°F 10°F 20°F 30°F 40°F 50°F 60°F 70°F 80°F 90°F
R502 1.18 1.00 0.89 0.81 0.74 0.68 0.63 0.60 0.56 0.53

Metric conversions
1 psi = 0.07 bar
5/9 (t1°F – 32) = t2°C
1 ton = 3.5 kW

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Design T 2 and TE 2 valves consist of four main The valves are equipped with internal or external
components: pressure equlization.
Where a liquid distributor is used, always use a
1. Thermostatic element valve with external equalization.
2. Orifice assembly The double- contact bulb give fast and precise
3. Valve body with connections reaction of temperature changes in the
4. Superheat setting spindle evaporator. The bulb design makes mounting
quick and easy.
For a given valve type and refrigerant, the The valves are able to withstand the effects that
associated orifice is suitable for all versions of the normally occur with hot gas defrosting.
valve body and in all evaporating temperature To insure long operating life, the valve cone
ranges. and valve seat are made of a steel alloy with
particulaly good wear qualities.

1. Thermostatic element
2. Interchangeable orifice assembly
3. Valve body
4. Superheat adjustment spindle

Dimensions and weights

Solder adapter for

T 2 and TE 2

dia. = 1/4 in. or 3/8 in.

T 2, TE 2 flare x flare Weight = 0.11 lbs.

Metric conversions
1 in. = 25.4 mm T 2, TE 2 flare x solder Weight 1.1 lbs.
1 lb = 0.454 kg

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T 2/TE 2 operation and Superheat Operating superheat

function Superheat is the controlling parameter of the The operating superheat, SH, is the sum of the
valve. Superheat, measured at the evaporator static superheat, SS, and the opening superheat,
outlet, is defined as the difference between OS.
actual bulb temperature and the evaporating
temperature at the saturation point. In other
words, vapor is said to be superheated if its
temperature is higher than the saturation
temperature corresponding to its pressure.
In order to prevent liquid refrigerant from
entering the compressor, a certain minimum
superheat must be maintained. Liquid entering
the compressor causes serious damage.
When discussing superheat, the following terms
are used with respect to valve operation:

Static Superheat
Static superheat, SS, is the superheat above which
the valve will begin to open.

Opening Superheat
The opening superheat, OS, is the amount of
superheat above the static superheat, SS, required
to produce a given valve capacity.

Subcooling ∆tsub Superheat-subcooling relationship

Subcooling is defined as the difference between
the liquid refrigerant temperature and its
saturation temperature. Depending on system
design, subcooling may be necessary to prevent
flash gas from forming in the liquid line. If flash
gas forms in the liquid line, the capacity of the
expansion valve will be greatly reduced.

MOP - Maximum Operating Pressure

MOP function protects the compressor motor
against overload during start-up.
MOP is the evaporating pressure at which the
expansion valve will throttle liquid injection into
the evaporator and thus prevent the evaporating
pressure from rising.
MOP valves are primarily used in low temperature
applications with a single evaporator and a single
compressor. MOP occurs when the sensor reaches
a predetermined maximum value.
Above MOP any increase in sensor temperature
results in only minimal additional opening of the
expansion valve. Note!
An MOP charge is also known as a pressure The MOP point will change if the factory
limiting charge. superheat setting of the expansion valve is
changed.
If the superheat setting increases, the MOP
point is reduced and vice versa, if the MOP point
increases, the superheat setting is reduced.

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Identification Main valve data is indicated on the valve element

(fig. 1), and on the bottom of the orifice assembly
(fig. 2).

Example valve body

TEX 2 = Type (E = external
equalization)
068Z3211 = Code number
R22 = Refrigerant
MOP 100 / +15°C = MOP-point in psig / °C
−40 / +10°C = Evaporating temperature
range in °C
−40 / +50°F = Evaporating temperature
range in °F
PS 28 bar/
MWP 400 psig = Max. working pressure in
Fig. 1 Power element
bar/psig
204A = Date marking
(week 20, year 2004,
weekday A = Monday)

Orifice assembly for T 2 and TE 2 (Fig. 2)

The orifice assembly is marked with the orifice
size (06) and week stamp + last number in the
year (174). The valve strainer is also shown in the Fig. 2 Orifice assembly and filter for T 2 and TE 2
figure.
The orifice assembly number is also given on the
lid of its plastic container.

Capillary tube label for T 2 and TE 2 (Fig. 3)

The label gives the orifice size (04) and consists
of the lid of the orifice assembly plastic container.
It can easily be fastened around the expansion
valve capillary tube to clearly identify the valve Fig. 3 Capillary tube label for T 2 and TE 2
size.

Metric conversions
1 psi = 0.07 bar
5/9 (t1°F – 32) = t2°C
1 ton = 3.5 kW
1 in. = 25.4 mm

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Technical leaflet Thermostatic expansion valves, type T 2 and TE 2

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