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LOAD VALVE
SERIES VTC400
VTC412 VTC422
External thread External thread
The ESBE thermic valve series VTC400 are designed for return
temperature control applications, where easy adjustments
of temperature are required. The ESBE VTC400 ensure also
efficiently load of accumulation tanks.

OPERATION LOAD VALVE VTC400 DESIGNED FOR

The ESBE thermic valves series VTC400 are designed for Heating
applications with boilers, which require return temperature
control. Maintaining a high and stable return temperature
means a higher level of boiler efficiency, reduced tarring
and increased life span of boiler.

VERSIONS
The VTC400 is available in two versions: with fixed and
adjustable temperature. VTC412 with Kvs 5.5 has fixed
opening temperature, which can be chosen from: 50ºC,
55ºC, 60ºC, 65ºC or 70ºC. VTC422 with Kvs 4.5 has
adjustable opening temperature in a range of 50-70ºC. The
valves are designed for applications with storage tank. TECHNICAL DATA
Pressure class:___________________________________ PN 10
Temperature of medium:_______________________ max 100°C
FUNCTION ______________________________________________ min 0°C
The valve regulates on two ports, which makes it easy to install Temperature stability: ____________________________ ±4°C**
and does not require any adjustment valve in the bypass pipe. Max. differential pressure, - Mixing: _________100 kPa (1.0 bar)
The function of the valve is independent of its assembly - Diverting:________ 30 kPa (0.3 bar)
Leakrate, A - AB:_____________________________ Tight sealing
position.
B - AB:_____________________________ Tight sealing
The thermic valve begins to open connection A at Rangeability Kv/Kvmin:________________________________ 100
outgoing mixed water temperature in connection AB of Connections:___________________ External thread, ISO 228/1
50-70ºC (depending of used thermostat or settings on the
adjustable version VTC422). Temperature stability conditions Material
Valve housing and other metal parts with fluid contact:
are applicable when hot water is >10°C warmer than mixed _______________________ dezincification resistant brass, DZR
temperature and cold water is >20°C colder than mixed
temperature. ** Temperature stability conditions are applicable when hot water is
>10°C warmer than mixed temperature and cold water is >20°C colder
than mixed temperature.
MEDIA
Maximum 50% glycol for freezing protection and oxygen PED 2014/68/EU, article 4.3
absorbing compounds are allowed as additives. As both the Pressure Equipment in conformity with PED 2014/68/EU, article 4.3 (sound
viscosity and the thermal conduction are affected when glycol is engineering practice).
According to the directive the equipment shall not carry any CE-mark.
added to the system water, this fact has to be considered when
dimensioning the valve. When 30 – 50% glycol is added, the
maximum output effect of the valve is decreased by 30 – 40%. A FLOW PATTERN
lower concentration of glycol may be disregarded.

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE B

AB A
We recommend equipping the valve connections with
shutdown devices to facilitate future service. AB A
The load valve does not need any maintenance under B
normal conditions. However thermostats are available and
are easy to replace if necessary.

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B
B
C

C
A D
A D
VTC412 VTC422

SERIES VTC412, FIXED TEMPERATURE

Opening Weight
Art. No. Reference DN Kvs* Connection A B C D Note
temperature [kg]
51060100 50°C ± 4°C**
51060200 55°C ± 4°C**
51060300 VTC412 25 5.5 G 1" 60°C ± 4°C** 84 62 48 56 0.69
51060400 65°C ± 4°C**
51060500 70°C ± 4°C**

SERIES VTC422, ADJUSTABLE TEMPERATURE

Opening Weight
Art. No. Reference DN Kvs* Connection temperature A B C D Note
[kg]
range
51060600 VTC422 25 4.5 G 1" 50 – 70°C ± 4°C** 84 62 60 56 0.77
* Kvs-value in m3/h at a pressure drop of 1 bar. ** Temperature stability conditions are applicable when hot water is >10°C warmer than mixed temperature
and cold water is >20°C colder than mixed temperature.

INSTALLATION EXAMPLES

Mixing Diverting

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DIMENSIONING OF VALVE AND PUMP

Example: Start with the heat output of the boiler (e.g. 30 kW) and move horizontally the valve, remember that the pump will also have to be dimensioned to handle the
to the right in the diagram to the chosen Δt, which is the temperature difference pressure drop in the rest of the system (e.g. pipes, boiler and accumulation tank).
between the riser from the boiler and the return to the boiler (e.g. 90°C -80°C = 10°C). If the pressure drop and flow do not match the pump you have intended for the
Move vertically up to the curves representing the different valve sizes (e.g. Kvs 4.5) system, please try a different Kvs-value to receive a suitable pressure drop.
and then move horizontally to the left to find the pressure drop over the valve (e.g.
33kPa) which the pump will have to overcome. In addition to the pressure drop over

VTC400 – pressure losses

∆P
[kPa] [m]
60 6

50 5

40 4

30 3
Kvs = 5.5

20 2 Kvs = 4.5

10 1

Flow
0 0
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 [l/s]

0.4 0.7 1.1 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.5 2.9 3.2 3.6 4.0 [m3/h]
0

10 ∆t
5°C
15
10°C

20
15°C

25 20°C

30 25°C

35

40

45

50

Output
[kW]

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