Electric Expansion Valves Type AKVA 10, AKVA 15 and AKVA 20: Data Sheet
Electric Expansion Valves Type AKVA 10, AKVA 15 and AKVA 20: Data Sheet
Features
• The valve requires no adjustment
• Wide regulation range
• Replaceable orifice assembly
• Wide range of coils for d.c. and a.c.
• Quick reaction in whole range of stated
capacity.
• In some applications AKVA can be used both
as expansion valve and solenoid valve.
• Classification: DNV, CRN, BV, EAC etc. To get
an updated list of certification on the
products please contact your local Danfoss
Sales Company.
AI183786440857en-000901
Electric expansion valves, Type AKVA 10, AKVA 15 & AKVA 20
Functions
The valve capacity is regulated by means of pulse-width modulation. Within a period of six seconds a voltage signal
from the controller will be transmitted to and removed from the valve coil. This makes the valve open and close for
the flow of refrigerant.
Figure 1: Function
0 6 12 18
The relation between this opening and closing time indicates the actual capacity. If there is an intense need for
refrigeration, the valve will remain open for almost all six seconds of the period. If the required amount of
refrigeration is modest, the valve will only stay open during a fraction of the period. The amount of refrigeration
needed is determined by the controller. When no refrigeration is required, the valve will remain closed.In some
applications, AKVA can advantage-ously be used both as expansion valve and solenoid valve. See Applications
Applications
Recommendations
It is important to realize when AKVA is operating, that the valve always is fully open or fully closed. That means that
this way of operation should always be considered during the refrigeration design. (Piping, liquid velocity, sub
cooling etc.)
Media
Refrigerants
For R717 (Ammonia) and R744 (CO2).
New refrigerants
Danfoss products are continually evaluated for use with new refrigerants depending on market requirements.
When a refrigerant is approved for use by Danfoss, it is added to the relevant portfolio, and the R number of the
refrigerant (e.g. R513A) will be added to the technical data of the code number. Therefore, products for specific
refrigerants are best checked at store.danfoss.com/en/, or by contacting your local Danfoss representative.
Product specification
Design
Figure 2: AKVA 10 Figure 3: AKVA 15 Figure 4: AKVA 20
The AKVA 10 valves covers a capacity range from 4 kW to 100 kW (R 717) and are divided into 8 capacity ranges. The
AKVA 10 valve bodies are made in stainless steel and have weld connections..
The AKVA 15 valves covers a capacity range from 125 kW to 500 kW (R 717) and are divided into 4 capacity ranges.
The AKVA 15 valves have flange connections.
The AKVA 20 valves cover a capacity range from 500 kW to 3150 kW (R 717) and are divided into 5 capacity ranges.
The AKVA 20 valve has weld connections.
Capacity
Range: - 40 °C to 10 °C
Table 2: R717
Capacity in kW at pressure drop across valve ∆p bar
Valve type
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
AKVA 10 - 1 2.2 3.1 3.7 4.1 4.4 4.7 5 5.2
AKVA 10 - 2 3.5 4.9 5.8 6.5 7 7.5 7.9 8.3
AKVA 10 - 3 5.6 7.7 9.1 10.2 11.1 11.9 12.5 13.1
AKVA 10 - 4 9.1 12.4 14.7 16.5 17.9 19.2 20.2 21.1
AKVA 10 - 5 14.2 19.4 22.9 25.7 28 29.9 31.6 33
AKVA 10 - 6 23 31.2 36.4 41.4 45 48.1 50.7 53.1
AKVA 10 - 7 36.6 49.3 58.1 65 70.6 75.3 79.4 83
AKVA 10 - 8 59.1 78.9 93.5 104 112 120 126 131
AKVA 15 - 1 95.7 113 127 138 148 156 163
AKVA 15 - 2 153 181 203 221 236 250 261
AKVA 15 - 3 231 274 308 335 358 377 395
AKVA 15 - 4 383 455 510 555 593 625 655
AKVA 20 - 1 383 455 510 555 593 625 655
AKVA 20 - 2 612 726 814 886 947 999 1045
AKVA 20 - 3 959 1137 1275 1388 1482 1564 1635
AKVA 20 - 4 1552 1836 2057 2239 2391 2523 2639
AKVA 20 - 5 2479 2921 3267 3550 3789 3994 4174
Dimensioning
To obtain an expansion valve that will function correctly under different load conditions it is necessary to consider
the following points when the valve has to be dimensioned.
Evaporator capacity
The evaporator capacity is found in the specifications from the evaporator supplier.
∆pvalve pressure drop across the valve ∆p1 pressure drop across the liquid line
NOTE:
The pressure drop across the liquid line and the distributor system must be calculated on the basis of the valve’s
max. capacity, as the valve operates with pulse-width modulation.
Example of correction:
Refrigerant: R 717
Evaporator capacity Qe: 300 kW
Subcooling: 10 K
Correction factor according to the table = 0.98
Corrected evaporator capacity = 300 x 0.98 = 294 kW
therefore be between 50 and 75% when regulating. In this way it is ensured that the valve has a sufficiently wide
regulation range, so that it can manage changed loads at or near the normal working point. Correction factors
based on the evaporating temperature are indicated below:
This must be observed on account of the pressure drop in the liquid line (lack of subcooling) and pulsations in the
liquid line. Dimensioning of the liquid line must be based on the capacity of the valve at the pressure drop with
which it is operating (cf. capacity table), and not on the evaporator's capacity, see figures below
Figure 6: AKVA-10
Figure 7: AKVA-15
Figure 8: AKVA-20
Inlet Outlet
Table 6: AKVA 10
Connection Weight without
A B C
Valve type Inlet Outlet coil
mm mm mm in. in. kg
AKVA 10 1–6 60 60 113 3⁄8 1⁄2 0.35
AKVA 10 7–8 60 60 113 1⁄2 3⁄4 0.35
Table 7: Dimensions
AKVA 15 AKVA 20
L = 148 mm
Weight without coil = 4.1 kg
Weight without coil = 2.0 kg
There are three factors that have an influence on the choice of the valve:
• the pressure drop across the valve
• the corrected capacity (correction for subcooling)
• the corrected capacity for evaporating temperature
The three factors have been described earlier in this section on dimensioning.
When these three factors have been established, the selection of the valve can be made:
• First you multiply the “corrected capacity” by a value stated in the table.
• Use the new value in the capacity table in combination with the pressure drop value.
• Now select the valve size.
From "Table 5: Correction factors for evaporating temperature (te)", factor 1.2 is given for the evaporating
temperature -20 °C.
The dimensioned capacity will then be: 1.2 x 294 kW = 353 kW.
Now select a valve size from table 8 "Rated Capacity".
With the given values ∆pvalve = 10.5 bar and a capacity of 353 kW, AKVA 15 - 4 is selected.
This valve will have a capacity of approx. 555 kW.
Ordering
(1)
Rated capacities are based on
Condensing temperature tc = 32 °C
Liquid temperature tl = 28 °C
Evaporating temperature te = 5 °C
(2)
Incl. bolts and gaskets but without flanges
Accessories
Strainer
On plants with ammonia and similar industrial plant a strainer must be mounted in front of AKVA 15 and AKVA 20.
AKVA 10 has built-in strainer and external strainer is not necessary.
AKVA 20
FIA
Spare parts
AKVA 10
Figure 14: Orifice
AKVA 15
Figure 17: Piston
AKVA 20
Figure 21: Piston
(1)
Recommended for commercial refrigeration plant
115 V AC 10 W, 60 Hz 018F6710
with terminal box + + – + – –
with DIN plugs 018F6185
110 V a.c. 12 W, 50 Hz
018F6811 + + – + + –
with terminal box
110 V a.c. 12 W, 60 Hz
018F6813 + + – + + –
with terminal box
24 V AC 10 W, 50 Hz 018F6707
with terminal box + – – + – –
with DIN plugs 018F6182
24 V AC 10 W, 60 Hz
with terminal box 018F6715 + – – + – –
with DIN plugs
24 V AC 12 W, 50 Hz
018F6807 + – – + + +
with terminal box
24 V AC 12 W, 60 Hz
018F6815 + – – + + +
with terminal box
24 V AC 20 W, 50 Hz
018F6901 + + + + + +
with terminal box
24 V AC 20 W, 60 Hz
018F6902 + + + + + +
with terminal box
The list contains all certificates, declarations, and approvals for this product type. Individual code number may have
some or all of these approvals, and certain local approvals may not appear on the list.
Some approvals may change over time. You can check the most current status at danfoss.com or contact your local
Danfoss representative if you have any questions.
Approvals
• DEMKO, Denmark SETI, Finland SEV, Switzerland
• AKVA 20 are CE marked according to pressure Equipment Directive 97/23
• UL listed to UB.S.og Canadian standards (separatecode.nos.)
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