Page 3 - Table of contents; Density
3 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Table of contents 12.09.2011 Table of contents 1 About this document .............................................................................. 5 1.1 Navigation .......................................................................
Page 5 - Navigation; Engineering; device oriented; Handling; process oriented; Functions and control; assembly oriented; Revision history; - and 3-port valves with flanged connections; Before you start; Trademarks
5 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies About this document 12.09.2011 1 About this document 1.1 Navigation You will find information about a specific valve throughout the document. The structure of chapters 2 to 4 is as follows: 2 Engineering device oriented 3 Handling pr...
Page 6 - Copyright; The contents of all documents are checked at regular intervals; Document use / request to the reader; On the intranet (Siemens employees only) at; Validity of documentation
6 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies About this document 12.09.2011 1.4.2 Copyright This document may be duplicated and distributed only with the express permission of Siemens, and may be passed only to authorized persons or companies with the required technical knowled...
Page 7 - Engineering; Product description
7 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Engineering 12.09.2011 2 Engineering 2.1 Product description The large-stroke valve line consists of 2-port and 3-port valves. 2.1.1 2-port valves Type of valve Product number Connections High-performance valves for higher medium tem...
Page 8 - Type plate
8 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Engineering 12.09.2011 2.1.3 Type plate 1 Flow direction for fluids 2 Flow direction for steam Port markings are cast integral 3 Product number 4 Stock number 5 Nominal pressure class 6 Nominal size 7 k vs value 8 Serial number 9 Cou...
Page 9 - Compatibility with medium and temperature ranges; Note
9 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Engineering 12.09.2011 2.2 Use The valves are used as control or shutoff valves in heating, ventilation and air conditioning plants for the production and distribution of heat or cooling energy, as well as in district heating plants ...
Page 10 - Fields of use
10 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Engineering 12.09.2011 2.2.2 Fields of use Product number Fields of use 3-port valves 2-port valves Version 1) H H VXF43.. VXF53.. VVF43.. VVF53.. Type of connection 2) F F F F Generation Boiler plants ■ ■ ■ ■ District heating plant...
Page 11 - Type summary and equipment combinations; -port valves with flanged connections
11 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Engineering 12.09.2011 2.3 Type summary and equipment combinations 2.3.1 2-port valves with flanged connections Stroke 20 mm 40 mm Actuators Data Sheet Positioning force 800 N 1000 N 2800 N 2800 N SAX.. 2) N4501 PN 16 SKD.. 2) N4561...
Page 12 - Applications with steam
12 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Engineering 12.09.2011 Stroke 20 mm 40 mm Actuators Data Sheet Positioning force 800 N 1000 N 2800 N 2800 N SAX.. 3) N4501 PN 25 PN 16 1) SKD.. 3) N4561 SKB.. N4564 SKC.. N4566 2) Data Sheet SAX.. 3) SKD.. 3) SKB.. SKC.. N4405 DN k ...
Page 14 - -port valves with flanged connections
14 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Engineering 12.09.2011 2.3.2 3-port valves with flanged connections Stroke 20 mm 40 mm Actuators Data Sheet Positioning force 800 N 1000 N 2800 N 2800 N PN 16 SAX.. 2) N4501 SKD.. 2) N4561 SKB.. N4564 SKC.. N4566 1) Data Sheet SAX.....
Page 15 - Overview of actuators
15 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Engineering 12.09.2011 2.3.3 Overview of actuators Product number Stock number Stroke Positioning force Operating voltage Positioning signal Spring return time Positioning time LED Manual adjuster Auxiliary functions SAX31.00 S55150...
Page 16 - Electrical accessories; Example
16 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Engineering 12.09.2011 2.4 Ordering Product number Stock number Description Quantity VVF53.15-0.16 S55208-V100 2-port valve 1 ASZ6.6 S55845-Z108 Stem heating element 1 - 4 284 8806 0 Stem sealing gland EPDM 1 Actuator, valve and acc...
Page 18 - replacement
18 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Engineering 12.09.2011 2.6 Product replacement The valves covered by this document replace the valves of the VVF../VXF.. lines that have been produced by Siemens, Landis & Staefa and Landis & Gyr since 1974. For most types o...
Page 19 - Accessories; Notes
19 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Engineering 12.09.2011 2.6.2 3-port valves 3-port valves with flanged connections Replacement Product number DN Adapter Stem coupling 1) Product number DN 15 ALF41B15 - 15 25 ALF41B25 - 25 VXF41.. VXF41..4 VXF41..5 40 ALF41B40 - VXF...
Page 20 - parts
20 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Engineering 12.09.2011 2.7 Spare parts Product number DN Stock number Comments 2-port valves (high-performance) 74 284 0061 0 - VVF53.. DN 15…150 4 284 8806 0 For medium temperatures below -5 °C 74 284 0061 0 - VVF43.. DN 65…150 4 2...
Page 21 - Procedure for valve sizing; Essential values and formulas required for valve sizing:
21 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Engineering 12.09.2011 2.8 Valve sizing for fluids (water, heat transfer oil) 2.8.1 Procedure for valve sizing Essential values and formulas required for valve sizing: Sizing and selection of valves and actuators 1 Determine the bas...
Page 22 - Flow chart; Kinematic viscosity; Fluids
22 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Engineering 12.09.2011 2.8.2 Flow chart Kinematic viscosity υ < 10 mm 2 /s Fluids
Page 23 - Impact of fluid properties on valve sizing
23 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Engineering 12.09.2011 2.8.3 Impact of fluid properties on valve sizing Valves are sized based on the volumetric flow passing through them. The most important characteristic of a valve is its k vs value. Since this value is determin...
Page 24 - viscosity
24 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Engineering 12.09.2011 The specific heat capacity of fluids is specified in trade literature. For mixtures, the specific heat capacity c is calculated on the basis of the mixture’s mass proportions m 1 and m 2 : 2 1 2 2 1 1 Gemisch ...
Page 25 - Influencing factors with selected groups of fluids; Rangeability S
25 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Engineering 12.09.2011 Kinematic viscosity [mm 2 /s] Correction factor F R Kinematic viscosity [mm 2 /s] Correction factor F R 2000 0.52 60 0.73 1500 0.53 40 0.77 1000 0.55 30 0.8 800 0.56 25 0.82 600 0.57 20 0.83 400 0.60 15 0.86 3...
Page 26 - Sizing valves for steam
26 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Engineering 12.09.2011 vr vs V k k S For more detailed information on the subject, refer to the brochure "Hydraulics in building systems" (ordering no. 0-91917-en). 2.9 Sizing valves for steam Since steam is compressible, ...
Page 28 - Water vapor table
28 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Engineering 12.09.2011 Water vapor table for the saturated state (pressure table) Pressure Temperature Spec. volume water Spec. volume steam Density steam Enthalpy water Enthalpy steam Heat of vaporization p p T V' V'' ρ '' h' h'' r...
Page 29 - Example for water: Heater with pressure and variable
29 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Engineering 12.09.2011 2.10 Calculation examples for water, heat transfer oil and steam 2.10.1 Example for water: Heater with pressure and variable volumetric flow HVAC plant using a header with pressure, header with variable volume...
Page 30 - Example for water: Heater with low differential pressure
30 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Engineering 12.09.2011 8 Check the valve authority P V (control stability) Check P V using the resulting differential pressure Δ p V100 : First k vs value: 66 . 0 kPa 34 kPa 3 . 22 p p P VR 100 V V Second k vs value: 41 . ...
Page 31 - , the specific heat capacity c, and the kinematic
31 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Engineering 12.09.2011 6 Check the resulting differential pressure Δ p V100 kPa 16 h / m 10 h / m 4 100 k V 100 p 2 3 3 2 vs 100 100 V 7 Select suitable line of valves 2-port valve (result...
Page 35 - characteristics; Mixing
35 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Engineering 12.09.2011 2.11 Valve characteristics 2.11.1 2-port valves Flow rate k v / k vs Stroke H / H 100 0…30%: Linear 30…100%: Equal-percentage n gl = 3 as per VDI / VDE 2173 For certain valve lines and high k vs values, the va...
Page 36 - Operating pressure and medium temperature
36 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Engineering 12.09.2011 2.12 Operating pressure and medium temperature 2.12.1 ISO 7005 and EN 1092 – a comparison ISO 7005 and EN 1092 cover PN-classified, round flanges for pipes, valves, plain fittings and accessories, plus their d...
Page 37 - PN 16 valves with flanged connections; All relevant local directives must be observed; Operating p
37 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Engineering 12.09.2011 2.12.2 PN 16 valves with flanged connections Operating pressure and operating temperatures as per ISO 7005, EN 1092 and EN 12284 V..F53..: Applies when these valves are used in PN 16 plants All relevant lo...
Page 38 - PN 25 valves with flanged connections
38 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Engineering 12.09.2011 2.12.3 PN 25 valves with flanged connections Operating p re ssure [ba r] -20 25 24232221201918 10 -10 180 0 20 80 100 200 120 140 160 220 240 Medium temperature [°C] Curve for saturated steam; steam forms belo...
Page 40 - Medium quality and medium treatment; Example for cold water
40 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Engineering 12.09.2011 Spring water cooling as an example for avoiding cavitation: Cold water = 12 °C p 1 = 500 kPa (5 bar) p 4 = 100 kPa (1 bar) (atmospheric pressure) p max = 300 kPa (3 bar) p 3-3’ = 20 kPa (0.2 bar) p D (th...
Page 43 - notes; Planning
43 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Engineering 12.09.2011 Refer to chapter "2.8.3 Impact of fluid properties on valve sizing", page 23. Heat transfer media on the basis of mineral oil Synthetic heat transfer fluids Organic heat transfer fluids as per DI...
Page 44 - or
44 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Engineering 12.09.2011 2.15.2 Avoiding flow noise To reduce flow noise, abrupt reductions in pipe diameters, tight pipe bends, sharp edges or reductions in the vicinity of valves should be avoided. A settling path should be provided...
Page 47 - Handling; Mounting and installation; The valves must be installed free from distortion:; Mounting positions; Direction of flow for fluids and steam
47 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Handling 12.09.2011 3 Handling 3.1 Mounting and installation The valves must be installed free from distortion: 3.1.1 Mounting positions Indoors Outdoors 1) 1) Only in combination with weather shield ASK39.1 and actuators SAX.. Moun...
Page 48 - Flanges; Tighten the bolts crosswise in 3 steps as; Procedure
48 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Handling 12.09.2011 Fluids Mixing valve (preferred use) Diverting valve 3.1.3 Flanges To ensure that flanges are correctly connected, the nominal, maximum and minimum tightening torques must be observed. They depend on the strength ...
Page 50 - Stem heating element ASZ6.6; Thermal insulation
50 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Handling 12.09.2011 3.1.4 Stem heating element ASZ6.6 Scope of delivery 1 Stem heating element ASZ6.6 1 screw M4 x 30 mm including nut To fit the stem heating element, stroke actuator and valve must be assembled. The stem heating el...
Page 51 - Commissioning and maintenance; Commissioning; Maintenance; All local and currently valid legislation must be observed.; Function check
51 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Handling 12.09.2011 3.2 Commissioning and maintenance 3.2.1 Commissioning The valve may be put into operation only if actuator and valve are correctly assembled. Ensure that actuator stem and valve stem are rigidly connected in all ...
Page 52 - Functions and control; Push to open
52 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Functions and control 12.09.2011 4 Functions and control 4.1 Selection of acting direction and valve characteristic The valve’s characteristic and acting direction (push to open, pull to open, normally open, normally closed) have an...
Page 53 - Technical and mechanical design
53 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Functions and control 12.09.2011 4.2 Calibration Calibration must be performed when valve and actuator are correctly assembled. 4.3 Technical and mechanical design The illustrations below only show the valves’ basic design; construc...
Page 54 - Plug stop
54 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Functions and control 12.09.2011 4.3.1 Plug stop The built-in plug stop … supports secure guidance of the plug in all stroke positions, prevents the head of the stem from immersing into the sealing gland, thus avoiding damage to...
Page 55 - Flange types
55 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Functions and control 12.09.2011 4.3.5 Flange types Flanges, flange dimensions and flange connections conform to ISO 7005 and EN 1092 respectively. 2-port valves VVF.. 3-port valves VXF.. Type 21 (integral flange) as per ISO 700...
Page 58 - Dimensions; Dimensions in mm, weight in kg
58 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Dimensions 12.09.2011 6 Dimensions Dimensions in mm, weight in kg DN B Ø D Ø D1 Ø D2 L1 L2 L3 Ø K H1 H2 H Product number SAX.. SKD.. SKB.. SKC.. 65 22.1 17 185 118 19 (4x) 290 145 178 145 115 231,5 - - - 690 80 28.1 17 200 132 19 (8...
Page 60 - Revision
60 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Revision numbers 12.09.2011 7 Revision numbers Product number Valid from rev. no. Product number Valid from rev. no. Product number Valid from rev. no. VVF43.65-50 ..A VVF53.15-0.16 ..A VVF53.25-5 ..A VVF43.65-63 ..A VVF53.15-0.2 .....
Page 61 - Addendum; Abbreviations; Abbreviation Unit
61 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Addendum 12.09.2011 8 Addendum 8.1.1 Abbreviations Abbreviation Unit Term Explanation c [kJ/kgK] Specific heat capacity See "Specific heat capacity", page 62 DN - Nominal size Characteristic for matching parts of a piping sy...
Page 62 - Important formulas; Valve-related glossary
62 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Addendum 12.09.2011 8.1.2 Important formulas Value Formula Unit Differential pressure Δ p V100 across the fully open valve 2 vs 100 100 V k V 100 p [kPa] Rangeability S V vr vs V k k S - Valve authority P V H...
Page 63 - Hydraulics-related glossary
63 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Addendum 12.09.2011 8.1.4 Hydraulics-related glossary Film temperature Temperature of the valve surfaces that are in contact with the heat transfer oil at which the oil starts to disintegrate Cavitation Due to high speeds of the med...
Page 64 - Overview of antifreeze and brines used in the trade
64 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Addendum 12.09.2011 8.1.5 Media-related glossary Enthalpy Amount of energy contained in a thermodynamic system (heat content) FDA Food and Drug Administration (USA) Saturated steam Boundary between wet and superheated steam; Wet ste...
Page 68 - Index
68 / 70 Siemens Valves VVF..,VXF.. CE1P4030en Building Technologies Index 12.09.2011 Index 2-port valves product description .............................................. 7 valve characteristics .......................................... 35 with flanged connections ....................................