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Pressure Regulating Valves

Catalog F-1, October 2007

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Head Pressure Control Valves

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Selection Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Discharge Bypass Valves

System Capacity Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Direct Acting Valves – ADRS, ADRP, ADRH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Adjustment Ranges/Pressure Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Adjustable Spring Heads on Direct Acting Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Replacement Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Materials and Construction Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Selection Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Direct Acting Discharge Bypass Valve Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Valve Designation/Ordering Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

© Copyright 2007, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Climate and Industrial Controls Group, Cleveland, OH
 Catalog F-1, Pressure Regulating Valves / Page 3

Head Pressure Control Valves

Design system during periods of low ambient
temperature is to restrict liquid flow
port. Hence, there is full liquid flow
from the condenser to the receiver.
The design of air conditioning systems
utilizing air cooled condensing units from the condenser to the receiver, and
involves two main problems that must at the same time divert hot gas to the LAC-5, LAC-10 – The LAC-5 and
be solved if the system is to operate reli- inlet of the receiver. This backs liquid LAC-10 are also three-way modulat-
ably and economically . . . high ambient refrigerant up into the condenser reduc- ing valves but they respond to receiver
and low ambient operation. If the con- ing its capacity which in turn increases pressure. As shown in Figure 2, the
densing unit is properly sized, it will the condensing pressure. At the same receiver pressure acts under the dia-
operate satisfactorily during extremely time the hot gas raises liquid pressure phragm. As the receiver pressure drops
high ambient temperatures. However, in the receiver, allowing the system to below the valve setting, the seat moves
since most units will be required to operate normally. away from the discharge port allow-
operate at ambient temperatures below ing discharge gas to bypass the con-
denser. This discharge gas warms the
their design dry bulb temperature dur- Operation liquid in the receiver and raises the
ing most of the year, the solution to low LAC-4 – The valve designation LAC
ambient operation is more complex. pressure to the valve setting. At the
stands for Low Ambient Control. The
same time discharge gas is bypassing
LAC-4 is a three way modulating valve
Without good head pressure control the condenser, liquid flow from the
that responds to discharge pressure.
during low ambient operation, the sys- condenser is restricted, which allows
As shown in Figure 1, the discharge
tem can experience both running cycle liquid to back up in the condenser.
pressure bleeds around the pushrod to
and off-cycle problems. Two running Flooding the condenser reduces the
the underside of the diaphragm. The
cycle problems are of prime concern: area available for condensing thus rais-
discharge pressure opposes the dome
ing the condensing pressure. During
pressure. When the outdoor ambient
1. Since the pressure differential across the summer conditions, the seat closes the
falls, the condensing pressure falls.
thermostatic expansion valve port affects discharge port due to high pressure in
This causes the discharge pressure to
the rate of refrigerant flow, low head the receiver. Therefore, there is full
fall as well. When the discharge pres-
pressure generally causes insufficient liquid flow from the condenser to the
refrigerant to be fed to the evaporator.
sure falls below the dome pressure, the
receiver.
valve modulates open to the discharge
port which allows discharge gas to
2. Any system using hot gas for compres-
bypass the condenser. Mixing the dis-
Application
sor capacity control must have a nor- LAC Pressure Settings – The LAC
mal head pressure to operate properly. charge gas with the liquid creates a
valves are available with three stan-
Failure to have sufficient head pressure high pressure at the condenser outlet,
will result in low suction pressure and/or
dard settings which should handle the
reducing the flow and causing liquid
iced evaporator coils.
majority of applications: 100 psig (6.9
to back up in the condenser. Flooding
bar) for R-134a; 295 psig (20.3 bar)for
the condenser reduces the area avail-
The primary off-cycle problem is R-410A; and 180 psig (12.4 bar) for
able for condensing. This reduction in
refrigerant migration to the outdoor R-22, R-407C and R-502; Generally,
effective condenser surface area results
condenser and/or the receiver. The standard settings may be used for these
in a rise in condensing pressure. During
typical method of maintaining normal refrigerants but special settings may be
summer conditions, the discharge pres-
head pressure in an Air Conditioning preferred for some applications.
sure is high thus closing the discharge
Refrigerant Migration – During
Figure 1 Figure 2 an off cycle there is a potential for
refrigerant to migrate from the warm
LAC-4 LAC-5
receiver to the cold condenser. An aux-
LAC-10
iliary check valve should be used in the
liquid line between the LAC and the
receiver to prevent this from occurring.
See Figure 3.

While valve capacity ratings and basic

Discharge selection procedures are given later,
Discharge two other factors affect the proper
Receiver Receiver selection of head pressure control
valves . . . paralleling valves for larger
systems and pressure settings. These
are discussed separately below along
with the other application factors that
affect the operation of a system.
Condenser Condenser
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Head Pressure Control Valves

Paralleling Valves – Parker Head head pressure control be utilized to factor because the bypassed discharge
Pressure Control Valves may be applied ensure sufficient heat to operate. One gas must heat the subcooled liquid
in parallel to provide higher refrigerant factor to keep in mind is that the valve leaving the condenser to maintain the
flow rates for large systems with load setting doesn’t make any difference if receiver pressure. This subcooled liq-
requirements greater than any single the system is short of refrigerant. uid will approach the ambient tem-
valve’s capacity. Since it is not harm- perature. It is the flow of the discharge
ful to oversize any of these valves, it is Piping Suggestions – Figure 3 is a gas and liquid mixture flowing through
better to select them equal to or larger piping schematic only to illustrate the the valve at the minimum design ambi-
than the system capacity to minimize general location of the head pressure
pressure drop. ent conditions that will determine the
control valves in the system. Parker valve’s capacity. Once the valve’s
recommends that recognized piping ref- capacity and pressure drop have been
Head Pressure Control for Reclaim
Systems – When employing heat erences be consulted for assistance in determined at minimum design ambi-
reclaim on an air conditioning system, piping procedures. Parker is not respon- ent conditions, the capacity of the
the addition of head pressure controls sible for system design, any damage valve during high ambient conditions
is important not only to maintain liq- arising from faulty system design, or should be checked to determine the
uid pressure at the expansion valve for misapplication of its products. If pressure drop of the valve with full
inlet, but also to assure the availability these valves are applied in any manner liquid flow.
of quality hot gas at the reclaim heat other than as described in this bulletin,
exchanger. the Parker warranty is void. Example – Select a LAC valve for a 10
Pressure Settings – The pressure ton (35kW), R-22 unit with a minimum
settings of these valves determine to Selection Procedures design ambient temperature of -20°F
a great extent how well the system (-28°C). The LAC-10 has a capacity of
will operate once they are installed. The actual selection of Parker Head 10.2 tons (36.3kW) at a 2 psi (0.14 bar)
The proper setting is a function of the Pressure Control Valves involves four drop across the valve according to the
specific system on which the valves are basic items: Low Ambient Capacity Table on page
applied. Generally, the setting should be 5. The LAC-10 also has a capacity of
equivalent to a condensing temperature 1. System capacity in tons 11.7 tons (41.8kW) at a 1 psi (0.07 bar)
of approximately 90°F to 100°F (32 to drop across the valve according to the
38°C) or a receiver pressure equivalent 2. Refrigerant
High Ambient Capacity Table on page
to a temperature of approximately 80°F
3. Minimum ambient design temperature 6. The LAC-10 is the correct selection.
to 90°F (27 to 32°C). This means that
when the ambient temperature falls
below approximately 70°F (21°C), the 4. Allowable pressure drop across the valve
head pressure control valve will start to
throttle. Normally, it is not necessary When selecting these valves it is neces-
or economical to operate with a higher sary to consider the valve’s capacity
setting than this. On systems with hot when it is controlling at the minimum
gas bypass for capacity control, or heat ambient design temperature. The mini-
reclamation it is important that proper mum ambient design temperature is a

Figure 3
External Equalizer
See-All
Evaporator
TEV Solenoid
Distributor Valve

Catch-All
Condenser

LAC

Check Valve
Compressor
Receiver
 Catalog F-1, Pressure Regulating Valves / Page 5

Head Pressure Control Valve Capacities

Low Ambient (WINTER) Capacities - Tons, psi, °F Low Ambient (WINTER) Capacities - kW, bar, °C
Capacities are based on 0°F evaporator, 94°F condenser, 10°F subcooled liquid. Capacities are based on -18°C evaporator, 35°C condenser, 6°C subcooled liquid.

Refrigerant Minimum Pressure Valve Type Refrigerant Minimum Pressure Valve Type
Valve Ambient Drop Across Valve Ambient Drop Across

LAC-10
LAC-10

LAC-4

LAC-5
LAC-4

LAC-5
Setting Design Valve Setting Design Valve
(psig) Temperature °F (psi) (bar) Temperature °C (bar)
1 1.71 3.04 7.30 0.07 6.07 10.8 25.9
2 2.41 4.29 10.2 0.14 8.53 15.2 36.3
5 3.77 6.77 15.9 0.35 13.4 24 56.5
10 5.26 9.53 22.1 0.70 18.7 33.8 78.4
-20 -28
15 6.37 11.6 26.7 1.0 22.1 40.2 92.4
20 7.28 13.4 30.3 1.3 24.9 45.7 104
25 8.05 14.9 33.4 1.6 27.4 50.5 114
30 8.73 16.2 36.0 2.0 30.3 56.2 125
1 1.85 3.28 7.85 0.07 6.51 11.5 27.6
2 2.60 4.63 11.0 0.14 9.15 16.3 38.7
5 4.07 7.30 17.1 0.35 14.3 25.7 60.2
22 0
10 5.69 10.3 23.7 22 -18
0.70 20 36.1 83.5
(180) 15 6.88 12.5 28.6 (12.4) 1.0 23.6 43 98.3
20 7.86 14.4 32.5 1.3 26.7 48.9 111
25 8.70 16.1 35.8 1.6 29.4 54.1 121
30 9.43 17.5 38.6 2.0 32.4 60.1 133
1 2.03 3.58 8.57 0.07 7.06 12.5 29.8
2 2.86 5.06 12.0 0.14 9.92 17.6 41.7
5 4.46 7.99 18.6 0.35 15.5 27.8 64.8
10 6.22 11.3 25.8 0.70 21.6 39.1 89.8
+20 -8
15 7.53 13.7 31.1 1.0 25.6 46.6 106
20 8.60 15.8 35.3 1.3 28.9 52.9 119
25 9.51 17.6 38.8 1.6 31.8 58.5 130
30 10.3 19.2 41.9 2.0 35.1 65.1 143

Low Ambient (WINTER) Capacities - Tons, psi, °F Low Ambient (WINTER) Capacities - kW, bar, °C
Capacities are based on 0°F evaporator, 94°F condenser, 10°F subcooled liquid. Capacities are based on -18°C evaporator, 35°C condenser, 6°C subcooled liquid.

Refrigerant Minimum Pressure Valve Type Refrigerant Minimum Pressure Valve Type
Valve Ambient Drop Across Valve Ambient Drop Across
LAC-10

LAC-10
LAC-4

LAC-5

LAC-4

LAC-5
Setting Design Valve Setting Design Valve
(psig) Temperature °F (psi) (bar) Temperature °C (bar)
1 1.36 2.42 5.83 0.07 4.84 8.63 20.8
2 1.91 3.41 8.17 0.14 6.8 12.2 29.1
5 2.98 5.37 12.7 0.35 10.6 19.2 45.1
10 4.13 7.54 17.4 0.70 14.7 26.9 62
-20 -28
15 4.96 9.17 20.8 1.0 17.3 31.9 72.4
20 5.62 10.5 23.4 1.3 19.4 36.2 80.7
25 6.16 11.6 25.4 1.6 21.2 39.8 87.5
30 6.62 12.7 27.1 2.0 23.1 44.1 94.8
1 1.48 2.64 6.34 0.07 5.25 9.33 22.4
2 2.09 3.72 8.88 0.14 7.38 13.2 31.4
5 3.25 5.86 13.7 0.35 11.5 20.7 48.6
134a 0
10 4.51 8.23 18.9 134a -18
0.70 15.9 29.1 66.8
(100) 15 5.42 10.0 22.5 (6.9) 1.0 18.7 34.5 77.9
20 6.14 11.5 25.3 1.3 21 39.1 86.8
25 6.73 12.7 27.6 1.6 22.9 43.1 94.1
30 7.24 13.8 29.4 2.0 25.1 47.8 102
1 1.66 2.94 7.03 0.07 5.8 10.3 24.6
2 2.33 4.15 9.84 0.14 8.14 14.5 34.4
5 3.63 6.53 15.2 0.35 12.7 22.8 53.2
10 5.03 9.16 20.9 0.70 17.6 32 73
+20 -8
15 6.04 11.1 24.9 1.0 20.6 38 85.1
20 6.84 12.8 28.0 1.3 23.1 43.1 94.8
25 7.51 14.2 30.4 1.6 25.3 47.4 103
30 8.07 15.4 32.4 2.0 27.6 52.6 111
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Head Pressure Control Valve Capacities

Low Ambient (WINTER) Capacities - Tons, psi, °F Low Ambient (WINTER) Capacities - kW, bar, °C
Capacities are based on 0°F evaporator, 94°F condenser, 10°F subcooled liquid. Capacities are based on -18°C evaporator, 35°C condenser, 6°C subcooled liquid.

Refrigerant Minimum Pressure Valve Type Refrigerant Minimum Pressure Valve Type
Valve Ambient Drop Across Valve Ambient Drop Across

LAC-10
LAC-10

LAC-4

LAC-5
LAC-4

LAC-5
Setting Design Valve Setting Design Valve
(psig) Temperature °F (psi) (bar) Temperature °C (bar)
1 1.74 3.09 5.83 0.07 6.17 10.9 20.6
2 2.46 4.37 8.18 0.14 8.69 15.5 28.9
5 3.85 6.90 12.8 0.35 13.6 24.4 45.1
10 5.40 9.74 17.8 0.70 19.1 34.5 62.8
-20 -28
15 6.56 11.9 21.5 1.0 22.7 41.7 74.2
20 7.52 13.7 24.5 1.3 25.7 46.7 83.7
25 8.35 15.3 27.0 1.6 28.3 51.7 91.9
30 9.09 16.7 29.2 2.0 31.4 57.7 101
1 1.88 3.33 6.27 0.07 6.61 11.7 22.0
2 2.65 4.71 8.79 0.14 9.31 16.5 30.9
5 4.16 7.44 13.7 0.35 14.6 26.1 48.1
410A 0
10 5.82 10.5 19.0 410A -18
0.70 20.4 36.8 66.9
(295) 15 7.07 12.8 23.0 (20.3) 1.0 24.3 43.9 78.9
20 8.11 14.8 26.2 1.3 27.5 50.0 89.0
25 9.00 16.5 28.9 1.6 30.3 55.3 97.7
30 9.79 18.0 31.3 2.0 33.6 61.6 108
1 2.06 3.63 6.82 0.07 7.16 12.6 23.7
2 2.90 5.14 9.56 0.14 10.1 17.8 33.2
5 4.54 8.11 14.9 0.35 15.8 28.2 51.7
10 6.35 11.4 20.7 0.70 22.1 39.7 71.8
+20 -8
15 7.72 14.0 24.9 1.0 26.2 47.4 84.7
20 8.84 16.1 28.4 1.3 29.7 53.9 95.5
25 9.81 17.9 31.3 1.6 32.7 59.7 105
30 10.7 19.6 33.9 2.0 36.3 66.5 115

High Ambient (SUMMER) Capacities - Tons, psi, °F High Ambient (SUMMER) Capacities - kW, bar, °C
Capacities are based on 0°F evaporator, 110°F condenser, 10°F subcooled liquid. Capacities are based on -18°C evaporator, 43°C condenser, 6°C subcooled liquid.

Pressure Valve Type Pressure Valve Type

Drop Across Drop Across
LAC-10

Refrigerant Refrigerant LAC-10

LAC-4

LAC-5

LAC-4

LAC-5

Valve Valve
(psi) (bar)
1 2.57 5.50 11.7 0.07 9.18 19.6 41.8
2 3.59 7.78 16.3 0.14 12.8 27.8 58
3 4.37 9.53 19.7 0.35 15.6 34 70.3
4 5.02 11.0 22.6 0.70 17.9 39.3 80.6
22 5 5.60 12.3 25.1 22 1.0 20 44 89.5
6 6.11 13.5 27.3 1.3 21.8 48.2 97.6
8 7.02 15.6 31.3 1.6 25.1 55.6 112
10 7.82 17.4 34.8 2.0 27.9 62.2 124
1 2.30 4.92 10.5 0.07 8.22 17.6 37.4
2 3.22 6.96 14.5 0.14 11.5 24.9 52
3 3.91 8.53 17.6 0.35 14 30.5 63
134a 4 4.49 9.85 20.2 134a 0.70 16.1 35.2 72.2
5 5.01 11.0 22.4 1.0 17.9 39.4 80.2
6 5.47 12.1 24.5 1.3 19.5 43.2 87.4
8 6.28 13.9 28.0 1.6 22.5 49.8 100
10 7.00 15.6 31.2 2.0 25 55.7 111
1 2.44 5.22 8.23 0.07 8.75 18.7 29.5
2 3.42 7.38 11.4 0.14 12.2 26.4 40.9
3 4.15 9.04 13.9 0.35 14.9 32.4 49.6
4 4.77 10.4 15.9 0.70 17.1 37.4 56.8
410A 5 5.32 11.7 17.6 410A 1.0 19 41.8 63.2
6 5.81 12.8 19.2 1.3 20.8 45.8 68.9
8 6.67 14.8 22.0 1.6 23.9 52.9 78.9
10 7.43 16.5 24.5 2.0 26.6 59.1 87.7
 Catalog F-1, Pressure Regulating Valves / Page 7

Specifications - Inches
Standard Connections ODF
Dimensions Weight
Valve Factory Solder
(Inches) (lbs.) Replacement Parts
Type Setting (Inches)
(psig) Inlet(s) Outlet A B C D E F H I Net Ship
1/4 1/4 0.77 0.85
Not
LAC-4 3/8 3/8 1.78 1.87 3.02 2.38 4.73 0.80 0.88
Available

Replacement Elements
1/2 1/2 0.82 0.90
1/2 1/2 1.65 1.60 3.77 2.99 6.10 5.59 2.50 2.65
100, Non-Adjustable
5/8 5/8 1.74 1.69 3.86 3.08 6.19 5.68 2.55 2.70
LAC-5 180, Dome Element: D3L
7/8 7/8 2.23 2.18 4.35 3.57 6.68 6.17 – – – 2.60 2.75
or (specfiy setting)
295 1-1/8 1-1/8 2.38 2.33 4.50 3.72 6.83 6.32 2.75 2.90

D3L

R3L
or Non-Adjustable
1 1-3/8 Remote Bulb
7/8 2.67 4.39 3.43 6.91 6.40 3.20 3.42
2 7/8 Element: R3L
LAC-10 2.82
1 1-3/8 (specify setting)
1-1/8 2.56 4.83 3.87 7.35 6.84 3.28 3.50
2 1-1/8
1 Discharge Connection, 2 Condenser Connection

Specifications - Metric
Standard Connections ODF
Dimensions Weight
Valve Factory Solder
(mm) (Kg) Replacement Parts
Type Setting (Inches)
(bar) Inlet(s) Outlet A B C D E F H I Net Ship
1/4 1/4 .35 .39
Not
LAC-4 3/8 3/8 45 48 77 60 120 .36 .40
Available

Replacement Elements
1/2 1/2 .37 .41
1/2 1/2 42 41 93 76 155 142 1.13 1.20
6.9 Non-Adjustable
5/8 5/8 44 43 98 78 157 144 1.16 1.22
LAC-5 12.4 Dome Element: D3L
7/8 7/8 57 55 110 91 170 157 – – – 1.18 1.25
or (specfiy setting)
20.3 1-1/8 1-1/8 61 59 114 95 173 161 1.25 1.32
D3L

R3L

or Non-Adjustable
1 1-3/8 Remote Bulb
7/8 68 112 87 176 163 1.45 1.55
2 7/8 Element: R3L
LAC-10 72
1 1-3/8 (specify setting)
1-1/8 65 123 98 187 173 1.49 1.59
2 1-1/8
1 Discharge Connection, 2 Condenser Connection

Materials and Construction Details

Valve Port Size Element Type & Connections
Adjustable Body Material Seating Material Type of Joints
Type (Inches) Material Type Material
LAC-4 1/2
Knife Edge
LAC-5 No 5/8 Domed Steel Solder Copper Brass Metal to Metal
(Metal to Metal)
LAC-10 3/4

Underwriter’s Laboratory Information

The LAC valves are all U.L. Recognized components. The MRP for the LAC-4 is 500 psig (34.5 bar), while the LAC-5, and LAC-10 have a MRP
of 450 psig (31 bar). All valves are in U.L. file SA-5460.
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Head Pressure Control Valves - Dimensions

Valve Designation/Ordering Instructions
To eliminate shipment delays, specify complete valve designation.
3 .62
LAC-4 LAC-5 and LAC-10
1 .94 3 .62
R3L
D3L

Discharge Discharge
4 .00
Receiver Receiver
E E

C .75
C
D D

Condenser
Condenser
A B A B

LAC – 4 – 100/180/295 HP – 3/8 x 3/8 x 3/8 ODF

Valve Type Valve Setting(s) (psig) Discharge Condenser Receiver
Valve Solder
Low Specifiy one setting for Connection Connection Connection
Size Connections
Ambient Control standard dome element (Inches) (Inches) (Inches)

LAC – 5 – 180/295 HP – 5/8 x 5/8 x 5/8 ODF

Valve Type Discharge Condenser Receiver
Valve Valve Setting Solder
Low Connection Connection Connection
Size (psig) Connections
Ambient Control (Inches) (Inches) (Inches)

Discharge Bypass Valves for System Capacity Control

System Capacity Control One method that offers a practical and
economical solution to the problem, is to
above 32°F (0°C). For most air condi-
tioning systems the minimum evaporat-
On many air conditioning systems it is bypass a portion of the hot discharge gas ing temperature is 20°F to 25°F (-6.7 to
desirable to limit the minimum evapo- directly into the low side. This is done by -3.9°C). However, when air velocities
rating pressure during periods of low a modulating control valve — commonly are reduced considerably, the minimum
load either to prevent coil icing or called a Discharge Bypass Valve (DBV). evaporating temperature should be 26°F
to avoid operating the compressor at This valve, which opens on a decrease to 28°F (-3.3 to -2.2°C).
a lower suction pressure than it was in suction pressure, can be set to auto-
designed to operate. Various methods matically maintain a desired minimum Parker Discharge Bypass Valves can be
have been used to achieve this result evaporating pressure regardless of the set so they start to open at an evaporating
— integral cylinder unloading, variable decrease in evaporator load. pressure equivalent to 32°F (0°C) satura-
speed control, or multiple smaller sys- tion temperature. Therefore, they would
be at their rated capacity at 26°F (-3.3°C)
tems. Compressor cylinder unloading
is used extensively on larger systems
Application evaporating temperature.
but is too costly on small equipment, Parker Discharge Bypass Valves pro- The discharge bypass valve is applied in
usually 10 hp and below. Cycling the vide an economical method of compres- a branch line, off the discharge line, as
compressor with a low pressure cutout sor capacity control in place of cylinder close to the compressor as possible. The
control is a method used in limited unloaders or the handling of unloading bypassed vapor can enter the low side at
applications, but has the following three requirements below the last step of cyl- one of the following locations:
concerns. inder unloading.
1.On-off control on air conditioning systems On air conditioning systems, the mini- 1. Evaporator inlet with distributor.
is uncomfortable and does a poor job of mum allowable evaporating tempera-
humidity and mold control. ture that will avoid coil icing depends 2. Evaporator inlet without distributor.
on evaporator design and the amount of Each is illustrated and discussed below.
2. Compressor cycling reduces equipment
life.
air passing over the coil. The refrigerant While Figure 4 shows a specific type of
temperature may be below 32°F (0°C), discharge bypass valve, all types can be
3. In most cases, compressor cycling is not but coil icing will not usually occur with used in place of the one shown.
economical because of peak load demand high air velocities since the external
charges. surface temperature of the tube will be
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Bypass to Evaporator of the distributor nozzle. Method 2 is
applicable on field built-up systems
valves), but handling the same load, two
methods may be used to avoid operating
Inlet with Distributor or on existing systems where the stan- interference between sections:
This method of application, illustrated dard refrigerant distributor is already
installed on the evaporator. 1. Use a separate discharge bypass valve for
in Figure 4, provides distinct advantag- each evaporator section.
es over the other methods, especially for Some caution is necessary with either of
unitary or field built-up units where the these methods. If the distributor circuits 2. Use one discharge bypass valve to feed
high and low side are close coupled. are sized properly for normal cooling two bypass lines, each with a check valve
duty, the flow of hot gas through the cir- between the bypass valve and the evapo-
This method is also applicable on systems rator section inlet. The check valves will
with remote condensing units, especially cuits may cause excessive pressure drop
and/or noise. Therefore, it is recom- prevent interaction between the TEVs when
when the evaporator is located below the the bypass valve is closed.
condensing unit, see discussion below. mended that the distributor circuits be
selected one size larger than for straight Externally Equalized Bypass
The primary advantage of this method cooling duty. See Selection Procedures Valves – Since the primary function of
is that the system thermostatic expan- Section for selection information on this the DBV is to maintain suction pres-
sion valve will respond to the increased method of hot gas bypass. For complete sure, the compressor suction pressure
superheat of the vapor leaving the evapo- technical details on the Parker series is the control pressure and must be
rator and will provide the liquid required distributor and the ASC series Auxiliary exerted on the underside of the valve
for desuperheating. Also the evaporator Side Connector, refer to page 15, or diaphragm. When the DBV is applied
serves as an excellent mixing cham- Catalog O-3. as shown in Figure 4, where there is an
ber for the bypassed hot gas and the appreciable pressure drop between the
liquid-vapor mixture from the expansion Valve/Equipment Location and
Piping – When the evaporator is locat- valve outlet and the compressor suction,
valve. This ensures a dry vapor reaching the externally equalized valve must be
the compressor. Oil return from the evapo- ed below the compressor on a remote
system, bypass to the evaporator inlet is used. This is true because when the
rator is also improved since the velocity in valve opens, a sudden rise in pressure
the evaporator is kept high by the hot gas. still the best method of hot gas bypass
to ensure sufficient oil return to the occurs at the valve outlet. This creates a
compressor. In order for the bypass to false control pressure, which causes the
achieve rated capacity at the conditions internally equalized valve to close.
Parker Distributor or for which it was selected, the bypass Caution – Introduction of the bypassed
ASC - Two refrigerant distribution valve and hot gas solenoid valve (if gas between the thermostatic expansion
methods are available to introduce hot used) must be located at the compres- valve and the distributor is not gener-
gas in this manner: sor, rather than at the evaporator. If the ally recommended because of the large
1. Bypass to Parker distributor with an aux-
evaporator is above or on the same level pressure drop caused by the hot gas
iliary side connection.
as the compressor, this valve location flowing through the distributor nozzle,
will also eliminate the possibility of hot or throat, and the tube circuits, which
2. Bypass to Parker ASC series Auxiliary gas condensing in the long bypass line have been sized for normal cooling flow
Side Connector. and running back into the compressor rates. Careful evaluation and testing
during the off cycle. should precede any application where
Method 1 is normally utilized on factory
assembled or unitary systems where Whenever hot gas bypass to the evapora- hot gas is bypassed between the TEV
hot gas bypass is initially designed tor inlet is necessary for a system with and the distributor.
into the system. The Parker distributor two or more evaporator sections, each Bypass to Evaporator Inlet without
allows the hot gas to enter downstream with its own TEV (no liquid line solenoid Distributor – Many refrigeration sys-
tems and water chillers do not use refrig-
erant distributors, but may require some
method of compressor capacity control.
This type of application provides the
same advantages as bypassing hot gas to
Figure 4 External Equalizer the evaporator inlet with a distributor. All
Solenoid Valve information relating to bypassing hot gas
to the evaporator inlet with a distributor,
except that concerning distributors or
Evaporator ASCs, also applies to bypassing to the
TEV See-All evaporator inlet without a distributor.
External Side Connection Paralleling Valves – If the hot gas
Equalizer Distributor or ASC bypass requirement on any system is
Catch-All greater than the capacity of the largest
Hot Gas Discharge discharge bypass valve, these valves
Solenoid Valve Bypass Valve can be applied in parallel. The pressure
settings of the paralleled valves should
Receiver

Condenser be the same to get the most sensitive

Compressor
performance, and the piping to each
valve should be identical to keep the
pressure drop across each valve the
same.
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Piping Suggestions – Figure 4 is
a piping schematics only to illustrate Figure 5
the general location of the discharge
bypass valves in the system. Parker
recommends that recognized piping ADRHE-6
references, such as equipment manu- Adjusting
Spring
facturers’ literature and the ASHRAE
Handbook, be consulted for assistance.
Parker is not responsible for system
design, any damage arising from faulty Diaphragm
system design, or for misapplication of External
Equalizer
its products. If these valves are applied
in any manner other than as described
in this bulletin, the Parker warranty is Strainer
void. Actual system piping must be Seat
done so as to protect the compressor Piston
at all times. This includes protection Assembly
against overheating, slugging with liq-
uid refrigerant, and trapping of oil in U.S. Patent Number 3,402,566

various system locations.

The inlet connection on the discharge gral temperature protection device. The sure. See Figure 5. When the evaporat-
bypass valve should be sized to match valve serves as a safety measure against ing pressure is above the valve setting,
system piping requirements. If a hot an extremely high superheat condition the valve remains closed. As the suction
gas solenoid valve is used, its con- at the compressor suction. This condi- pressure drops below the valve setting,
nection size will help determine the the valve responds and begins to open.
necessary connections on the bypass tion can occur if the system experi-
ences a malfunction of the thermostatic As with all modulating type valves, the
valve. Matching connections is easy if amount of opening is proportional to the
all components are reviewed in light expansion valve, which is serving to
desuperheat the bypassed hot gas; or, if change in the variable being controlled
of the most efficient system operation: — in this case the suction pressure. As
side connection on distributor or ASC, the system is short of refrigerant. The
hot gas solenoid valve is wired in series the suction pressure continues to drop,
hot gas solenoid valve, discharge line, the valve continues to open until the
suction line, etc. with a bi-metal thermostat fastened to
the discharge line close to the compres- limit of the valve stroke is reached.
Inlet strainers are available for all sol- sor. This causes the solenoid valve to However, on normal applications there
der type bypass valves. The need for close if the discharge line temperature is not sufficient pressure change to open
an inlet strainer is a function of system becomes excessive. these valves to the limit of their stroke.
cleanliness. Moisture and particles too The amount of pressure change from
small for the strainer are harmful to Complete selection information is given the point at which it is desired to have
the system and must also be removed. in the Selection Procedures Section. the valve closed, to the point at which it
Therefore, it is recommended that a DBV with Other Pressure Regulating is to open, varies widely with the type
Parker Filter-Drier be applied in the Valves – If the discharge bypass valve of refrigerant used and the evaporat-
liquid line and suction line (if required). ing temperature. For this reason Parker
is required on a system with a crankcase
See Catalog A-1. DBVs are rated on the basis of allow-
pressure regulating valve, the pressure able evaporator temperature change
Hot Gas Solenoid Valve – The sche- setting of the DBV must be lower than from closed position to rated opening.
matic drawing in this application sec- the CRO valve setting for each valve to A 6°F (3.33°C) change is considered
tion shows a solenoid valve in a hot function properly. normal for most applications and is the
gas bypass line. Systems that operate Normally, when hot gas bypass is used basis of our capacity ratings. Multipliers
on a pump down cycle require a sole- for capacity control during periods of for other temperature changes are given
noid valve in the hot gas bypass line low load, the outdoor ambient drops in the Selection Procedures section.
in addition to the liquid line solenoid below 70°F (21.1°C). Therefore, all
valve, since the bypass valve will open These factors must be considered in the
air cooled systems that utilize hot gas application and selection of all DBV’s.
as the suction pressure is reduced. The bypass for capacity control should have
two solenoid valves, hot gas and liquid Therefore, the following sections com-
some type of head pressure control to pletely explain how the various factors
line, should be wired in parallel so they maintain satisfactory performance.
are de-energized by a thermostat or any are utilized in determining the proper
of the compressor safety devices, after For information on other Parker pres- valve to use, and the correct method of
which the compressor will shut down. sure regulating valves refer to pages 3-6 application.
Even if the system is not on a pump and/or Parker Refrigerating Specialites
down cycle, it is usually best to have a Flo•Con Catalog 611F. Adustable Ranges
shut-off valve in the hot gas bypass line Pressure Settings
so the system can be pumped down for Operation Adjustable Spring Heads on Direct
service.
Direct Acting Valves – ADRS, ADRP, Acting Valves – The fully adjustable
A hot gas solenoid valve is also needed and ADRH – Parker DBVs respond to type utilizes a spring assembly which
if the compressor does not have an inte- changes in downstream or suction pres- can be fixed at the desired pressure
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setting (opening pressure). This setting 2. Minimum allowable evaporating tem- ant for desuperheating. The capacities
will not be affected by other factors perature at the reduced load condition are based on an evaporator temperature
such as ambient or hot gas tempera- - depending on the system, this value change of 6°F (3.33°C) from a closed
tures. The ADRS(E)-2, ADRP(E)-3 and must be set to prevent coil icing and/or position to the rated opening. This is a
ADRH(E)-6 are available with a fully compressor short cycling. For example, nominal rating value based on years of
adjustable range of 0/80 psig. The stan- this may be 32°F to 34°F (0°C to 1.1°C) for a application experience. Since a discharge
dard factory settings for the fully adjust- water chiller; 26°F to 28°F (-3.3°C to -2.2°C) bypass valve is actually a pressure
able, 0/30, range is 20 psi. for a normal air conditioning system; and, regulating valve, it should be pointed out
the freezing temperature of the specific that the capacity ratings based on a 6°F
The 0/80 range is generally required for (3.33°C) evaporator temperature change
product for a refrigeration system.
air conditioning systems. The capacity take into account that a 6°F (3.33°C)
table shows the evaporating tempera- 3. Compressor capacity (tons) at minimum change @ 40°F (4.4°C) on Refrigerant
tures at which the valves can be applied. allowable evaporating temperature - 22 is a 9.1 psi (0.63 bar) change, The
consult compressor capacity ratings for 6°F (3.33°C) nominal change is used
Specifications this value. so all the various pressure changes do
4. M
 inimum evaporator load (tons) at which not need to be shown in the table. If
Parker Discharge Bypass Valves utilize additional capacity is required and a
many of the proven construction fea- the system is to be operated - most sys-
tems are not required to operate down to greater evaporator temperature change
tures of our line of thermostatic expan- can be tolerated, these valves are capable
sion valves. The valves are constructed zero load but this value will depend on the
type of system. For example, most air con- of opening further. Capacity multipli-
of the finest materials — those best ers for this purpose. For example, an
suited for the specific purpose intended ditioning systems only need to operate
down to 15-25% of full load. However, air ADRHE-6-0/80 rated for 9.58 tons at a
for each valve component. This ensures 26°F evaporating temperature will start
long life and dependable service. conditioning systems for data processing
and “white” rooms, and most refrigera- to open at 32°F (26° + 6°); and, when
Since there are numerous models avail- tion systems may be required to bypass the evaporating temperature has dropped
able, valve designations have been to zero load conditions. to 26°F (-3°C), the valve will be open far
made distinctly different to aid in speci- enough to bypass 9.9 tons of hot gas. If a
fying each type properly. Refer to the 5. Condensing temperature when minimum temperature change of 8°F can be toler-
Ordering Instructions on Page 13 for an load exists - since the capacity ratings of ated, the valve would start opening at
explanation of the valve designations. the bypass valves are a function of con- 34°F (26° + 8°) and be open far enough
densing temperature, it is vital that proper to bypass 9.9 times 1.15 or 11.39 tons of
Element Designations – The table head pressure is maintained, especially hot gas.
on page 12 lists the element and spring during low load operation. As the capac-
range for each valve type. When order- ity table indicates, a condensing tempera- Occasionally, a bypass valve is selected
ing any element, the adjustment range ture of 80°F (26.7°C) is considered the for an evaporator temperature change
and the valve type must be specified. minimum allowable for satisfactory system of less than 6°F (3.33°C). Multipliers
operation. See pages 3-8 for information on for those situations are also given in the
The fully adjustable spring ele- table on page 12.
ment A3-0/80 and is interchangeable Parker’s Head Pressure Valves.
between the ADRPE and ADRHE valve The discharge bypass valve must Example – Select a discharge bypass
models. be selected to handle the difference valve for a 20 ton (70kW) Refrigerant
between items 3 and 4 above. If the 22 air conditioning system with 67%
Selection Procedures minimum evaporator load (item 4) is cylinder unloading (4 of 6 cylinders
unloaded). Normal operating conditions
zero, the hot gas bypass requirement
The selection of a discharge bypass is simply the compressor capacity at are 45°F (7.2°C) evaporating tempera-
valve, and the necessary companion the minimum allowable evaporating ture and 120°F (48.9°C) condensing
devices, is simplified if complete temperature (item 3). The following temperature with a minimum con-
system information is available. discussion on Capacity Ratings and the densing temperature of 80°F (26.7°C)
This will result in the most economical Example show how these factors affect due to head pressure control.
selection because the components will a selection on a typical air conditioning
match the system requirements. When the evaporator load drops below
system. the last step of cylinder unloading, it is
Besides the discharge bypass valve, a Capacity Ratings – As the Discharge necessary to keep the system on-the-line
specific application may require a hot Bypass Valve Capacity Table indicates, to maintain proper space temperatures,
gas solenoid valve and an auxiliary side valve ratings are dependent on the evapo- and avoid frosting of the coil. From
connection distributor or ASC adaptor. rating and condensing temperature at the the compressor manufacturer’s capacity
Once the type of application (review reduced load condition and the refrig- table, the compressor capacity in tons
Application Section) is determined, the erant used. Therefore, once this informa- at the minimum allowable evaporating
necessary valves can be selected from tion and the hot gas bypass requirement temperature is approximately 7 tons
the information discussed in this sec- (25kW). If the system had to be on-the-
in tons is determined, a discharge bypass
tion. line down to zero load, the bypass valve
valve can be selected.
Discharge Bypass Valves – The selec- would have to bypass 7 tons (25kW)
tion of a Parker Discharge Bypass Valve As the capacity table heading indicates, of hot gas. With the necessary system
involves five basic items: these are valve capacities, not the factors — R-22, 26°F (-3°C) evaporat-
system capacity on which the valve is ing temperature at the reduced load
1. Refrigerant - valve capacities vary con- applied. The ratings are the sum of the condition, and 80°F (26.7°C) condens-
siderably for different refrigerants. hot gas bypassed and the liquid refriger- ing temperature — the capacity table is
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checked for a valve which can handle 1. Refrigerant. orating temperature at the reduced load
the 7 tons (25kW) bypass capacity: condition, and either 7 tons (25kW) or
2. M
 inimum allowable evaporating tem- 4 tons (14.1kW) as the hot gas bypass
The ADRHE-6-0/80 AR has a capacity perature at the reduced load condition.
of 7.69 tons (27kW) at these condi- requirement, the best solenoid valve
tions. Therefore, if the system must 3. Hot gas bypass requirement in tons - this
selection for each case would be:
operate to zero load, this would be the is not the bypass valve capacity.
proper selection. For 7 tons:
However, if the minimum evaporator 4. A
 llowable pressure drop across valve R30E15, 7/8” or 1-1/8” ODF connec-
load is 4 tons (14.1kW) (20% of total port - since excessive pressure drop tions, and the necessary voltage and
system capacity), an ADRPE-3-0/80 across the solenoid valve reduces the cycles.
would be the proper selection (valve capacity of the DBV, the recommended
capacity of 4.86 tons (17.1kW)). The pressure drop for a Refrigerant 134a
system is approximately 5 psi (0.35 bar) For 4 tons:
only additional information necessary
is the valve connections. While various and for a Refrigerant 22 system approxi- R30E12, 5/8” ODF connections, and
connections are available, the proper mately 10 psi (0.70 bar). the necessary voltage and cycles.
valve connections must be selected to
match the system’s piping requirements. Capacity Ratings – Once the data The R30E15 and R30E12 would have
listed above is determined, the appro- a pressure drop of greater than 5 psi
Hot Gas Solenoid Valves – The selec- priate solenoid valve can be easily (0.35 bar). Both selections depend on
tion of a Parker Hot Gas Solenoid Valve selected from the capacity table.
involves some of the same basic items whether adequate condensing pressure
already determined for the selection Example – Based on the data for the is maintained year round with some
of the discharge bypass valve plus one earlier DBV selection: Refrigerant 22, form of head pressure control. See HPC
additional factor: 26°F (-3°C) minimum allowable evap- Valve section, pages 3-8.

Replacement Elements
Standard Adjustment
Replacement Element Type Fits Valve Type Standard Settings
Range (psig)
A-8-1 ADRS-2 0/80 60
Adjustable
A-3-1 ADRP-3
Spring Type 0/30 20
A-3-1 ADRH-6
1 Specify Range of Adjustment

Direct Acting Valves - Materials and Construction Details

Port Size Element Type Connections Seating
Valve Type Body Material Type of Joints
(Inches) and Material Type Material Material
ADRS(E)-2 1/4 Solder Copper
Diaphragm - Metal-to-Metal Knife Edge
ADRS(E)-3 3/8 Solder Copper Brass
Stainless Steel Metal-to-Metal
ADRS(E)-6 3/4 Solder Copper Synthetic-to-Metal
The DRS(E), DRP(E) and DRHE valves are all recognized components under Underwriter’s Laboratories Guide Number SFJQ2, File Number SA5460. The maximum rated pressure for all models
is 500 psig (3448 kPa).

Capacity Multipliers - °F Capacity Multipliers - °C

for Evaporator Temperature Changes Other for Evaporator Temperature Changes Other
Than 6°F Nominal Change Than 3.33°C Nominal Change
Evaporator Evaporator
Evaporator Temperature Evaporator Temperature
Refrigerant Temperature – °F Refrigerant Temperature – °C
Change – °F Change – °C
40 26 20 4.4 -3.3 -6.3
134a, 401A 0.65 0.65 0.65 134a, 401A 0.65 0.65 0.65
2 22, 402A, 404A, 407C, 507 0.72 0.70 0.70 1.1 22, 402A, 404A, 407C, 507 0.72 0.70 0.70
410A .045 0.40 0.38 410A .045 0.40 0.38
134a, 401A 0.80 0.80 0.80 134a, 401A 0.80 0.80 0.80
4 22, 402A, 404A, 407C, 507 0.87 0.85 0.85 2.2 22, 402A, 404A, 407C, 507 0.87 0.85 0.85
410A 0.82 0.78 0.76 410A 0.82 0.78 0.76
134a, 401A 1.11 1.11 1.11 134a, 401A 1.11 1.11 1.11
8 22, 402A, 404A, 407C, 507 1.17 1.15 1.11 4.4 22, 402A, 404A, 407C, 507 1.17 1.15 1.11
410A 1.08 1.11 1.13 410A 1.08 1.11 1.13
134a, 401A 1.22 1.20 1.19 134a, 401A 1.22 1.20 1.19
10 22, 402A, 404A, 407C, 507 1.34 1.27 1.25 5.6 22, 402A, 404A, 407C, 507 1.34 1.27 1.25
410A 1.11 1.17 1.20 410A 1.11 1.17 1.20
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Direct Acting Valves - Dimensions - Inches
Valve Type Connections Dimensions (Inches) Weight (Pounds)
(Inches) Inlet Strainer
Internally Externally Standard Connections Socket Part Number
A B C D E F Net Shipping
Equalized Equalized 1 in BOLD Depth
Adjustable Models
3/8 ODF 1.44 0.31 877-3
ADRS-2 ADRSE-2 1/2 ODF 6.44 2.50 1.94 1.37 2.75 0.37 2.00 2.25 877-4
5/8 ODF 1.50 0.50 877-5
1/2 ODF 1.69 1.62 0.37 877-4
ADRP-3 ADRPE-3 6.94 2.81 2.06 2.75 2.75 3.00
5/8 ODF 1.81 1.75 0.50 887-5
5/8 ODF 0.50 877-5
Not Available ADRHE-6 7/8 ODF 7.06 2.88 1.88 4.62 2.75 0.75 3.50 4.00 877-7
1-1/8 ODF 0.91 825-9
1 Standard External Equalizer connection is 1/4” ODF.

Direct Acting Valves - Dimensions - Metric

Valve Type Connections Dimensions (cm) Weight (Kg)
(Inches) Inlet Strainer
Internally Externally Standard Connections Socket Part Number
A B C D E F Net Shipping
Equalized Equalized 1 in BOLD Depth
Adjustable Models
3/8 ODF 3.66 0.79 877-3
ADRS-2 ADRSE-2 1/2 ODF 16.4 6.4 4.9 3.48 6.9 0.94 5.1 5.7 877-4
5/8 ODF 3.81 1.27 877-5
1/2 ODF 4.29 4.11 0.94 877-4
ADRP-3 ADRPE-3 17.6 7.1 5.2 6.9 7.0 7.6
5/8 ODF 4.60 4.45 1.27 887-5
5/8 ODF 1.27 877-5
Not Available ADRHE-6 7/8 ODF 17.9 7.3 4.8 11.7 6.9 1.91 8.9 10.2 877-7
1-1/8 ODF 2.31 825-9
1 Standard External Equalizer connection is 1/4” ODF.

ADR F

B
C

D E
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Direct Acting Discharge Bypass Valve Capacities - Tons, psi, °F
Capacities based on discharge temperatures 50°F above isentropic compression, 25°F superheat at the compressor, 10°F sub-
cooling, and includes both the hot gas bypassed and liquid refrigerant for desuperheating, regardless of whether the liquid is
fed through the system thermostatic expansion valves or an auxillary desuperheating thermostaic expansion valve.
Minimum Allowable Evaporator Temperature at the
Reduced Load – °F
Adjustment
Refrigerant Valve Type 40 26 20
Range (bar)
Condensing Temperature – °F
80 100 120 80 100 120 80 100 120
Adjustable Models
ADRP-2
0/80 2.73 3.51 4.42 2.77 3.57 4.50 2.79 3.59 4.53
ADRPE-2
22
ADRPE-3 0/80 4.65 5.99 7.54 4.86 6.26 7.88 4.95 6.37 8.03
ADRHE-6 0/80 7.12 9.16 11.5 7.69 9.90 12.5 7.92 10.2 12.8
ADRS-2 0/30 – – – 1.97 2.60 3.34 1.94 2.56 3.30
ADRSE-2 0/80 2.02 2.67 3.43 1.85 2.44 3.15 1.85 2.44 3.15
ADRP-3 0/30 – – – 3.75 4.95 6.38 3.76 4.96 6.39
134a
ADRPE-3 0/80 3.74 4.94 6.37 3.35 4.42 5.70 3.36 4.43 5.71
0/30 – – – 7.09 9.36 12.1 7.09 9.37 12.1
ADRHE-6
0/80 7.07 9.34 12.0 5.50 7.26 9.36 5.53 7.31 9.41
410A HGBE-5 95/115 4.15 5.28 6.56 3.88 4.94 6.14 3.73 4.75 5.91

Direct Acting Discharge Bypass Valve Capacities - kW, bar, °C

Capacities based on discharge temperatures 17°C above isentropic compression, 14°C superheat at the compressor, 5°C sub-
cooling, and includes both the hot gas bypassed and liquid refrigerant for desuperheating, regardless of whether the liquid is
fed through the system thermostatic expansion valves or an auxillary desuperheating thermostaic expansion valve.
Minimum Allowable Evaporator Temperature at the
Reduced Load – °C
Adjustment
Refrigerant Valve Type 4.44 -3.3 -6.7
Range (bar)
Condensing Temperature – °C
26.7 37.8 48.9 26.7 37.8 48.9 26.7 37.8 48.9
Adjustable Models
ADRP-2
0/5.5 9.61 12.4 15.6 9.75 12.6 15.8 9.82 12.6 15.9
ADRPE-2
22
ADRPE-3 0/5.5 16.4 21.1 26.5 17.1 22.0 27.7 17.4 22.4 28.3
ADRHE-6 0/5.5 25.1 32.2 40.5 27.1 34.8 44.0 27.9 35.9 45.1
ADRS-2 0/2 – – – 6.93 9.15 11.8 6.83 9.01 11.6
ADRSE-2 0/5.5 7.11 9.40 12.1 6.51 8.59 11.1 6.51 8.59 11.1
ADRP-3 0/2 – – – 13.2 17.4 22.5 13.2 17.5 22.5
134a
ADRPE-3 0/5.5 13.2 17.4 22.4 11.8 15.6 20.1 11.8 15.6 20.1
0/2 – – – 25.0 32.9 42.6 25.0 33.0 42.6
ADRHE-6
0/5.5 24.9 32.9 42.2 19.4 25.6 32.9 19.5 25.7 33.1
410A HGBE-5 6.6/7.9 14.6 18.6 23.1 13.7 17.4 21.6 13.1 16.7 20.8

Direct Acting Valve - Valve Designation

A DR H E 6 0/80 7/8” ODF

Valve Type External Equalizer Port Size Adjustment

Fully Adjustable Body Style Connection
Discharge Omit if internally in Eighths of Range
0/80 psig S, P, or H Solder
Regulating Equalized an Inch 0/80
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Distributors and Auxiliary Side Connectors

For non-ammonia applications
The ASC is installed between the TEV connection. The tube is supported by a
and distributor. First, the nozzle and perforated web allowing hot gas or liquid
retainer ring are removed from the dis- refrigerant in the reverse cycle to flow
tributor and reinstalled in the ASC inlet. through with minimal pressure drop.
The ASC outlet is then connected to the
distributor inlet. The inlet of the ASC is
U.S. Patent
connected to the TEV outlet. Selection
No. 3,563,055
As with side connection type distribu- 1. Select an ASC which matches the
tors, the ASC allows hot gas or liquid size of the distributor inlet. The table
refrigerant in the reverse cycle to bypass below lists distributors and their match-
Auxiliary side connectors (ASCs) permit the nozzle. In addition, the two-phase re- ing ASC.
removable nozzle type refrigerant dis- frigerant flowing from the TEV passes
tributors, without side connections, to be through the nozzle, and a nozzle tube ex- 2. If the ASC is installed on an exist-
used for hot gas bypass, hot gas defrost, or tension, which terminates at the distribu- ing system, confirm the distributor noz-
reverse cycle applications, see Figure 6. tor’s dispersion cone. This tube elimi- zle orifice size. In addition, verify the
nates any interference in TEV flow from distributor tube size is adequate for the
hot gas flow entering through the side application.
Figure 6
RE-INSTALL NOZZLE HERE
INLET OUTLET

From TEV To Distributor

ASC Distributor

Auxiliary
(Hot Gas In or Liquid Out)

Specifications C

ASC-5-4, ASC-7-4, ASC-9-5, ASC-11-7, and ASC-13-9

A B
Selection INLET OUTLET

For proper distributor type, order by an ASC that is smaller or larger

complete Parker type listed below. E.g., than recommended. Bushing up
E
an 160 distributor requires an ASC-11-7 or down at the outlet defeats the Auxiliary
Auxiliary Side Connector. Do not use purpose of the internal nozzle Connection
tube extension. D
F
Connection Sizes (Inches) Dimensions
Type Inlet Outlet Auxiliary Distributors Nozzle
C D E
ODM ODM ODF Type Numbers Size A B F
Solder Solder Solder
In. mm In. mm In. mm
21, 22,
ASC-5-4 5/8 5/8 1/2 J 5/8 ODM 5/8 ODF 1.88 48 0.95 24 1.25 32 1/2 ODF
1620, 1622
117, 120,
ASC-7-4 7/8 7/8 1/2 G 7/8 ODM 7/8 ODF 2.25 57 1.06 27 1.38 35 1/2 ODF
1112, 1113
130, 150,
ASC-9-5 1-1/8 1-1/8 5/8 E 1-1/8 ODM 1-1/8 ODF 2.81 71 1.47 37 1.62 41 5/8 ODF
1115, 1116
140, 160, 170,
ASC-11-7 1-3/8 1-3/8 7/8 C 1-3/8 ODM 1-3/8 ODF 3.53 90 1.89 48 2.19 56 7/8 ODF
1117, 1126, 1128
175, 180, 190,
ASC-13-9 1-5/8 1-5/8 1-1/8 A 1-5/8 ODM 1-5/8 ODF 3.72 95 1.83 47 2.75 70 1-1/8 ODF
1125, 1127, 1143
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■■Accumulators ■■Hose & fittings
■■CO2 controls ■■Pressure regulating valves
■■Electronic controllers ■■Refrigerant distributors
■■Filter-driers ■■Safety relief valves
■■Hand shut-off valves ■■Solenoid valves
■■Heat exchangers ■■Thermostatic expansion
valves

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■ Flight control systems & components ■ AC/DC drives & systems ■ Analytical gas generators ■ Brass fittings & valves
■ Fluid conveyance systems ■ Electric actuators, gantry robots ■ Compressed air & gas filters ■ Diagnostic equipment
& slides ■ Fluid conveyance systems
■ Fluid metering delivery & atomization ■ Condition monitoring
devices ■ Electrohydrostatic actuation systems ■ Industrial hose
■ Engine air, fuel & oil filtration & systems
■ Fuel systems & components ■ Electromechanical actuation systems ■ PTFE & PFA hose, tubing &
■ Hydraulic, lubrication & coolant filters
■ Hydraulic systems & components ■ Human machine interfaces plastic fittings
■ Process, chemical, water &
■ Inert nitrogen generating systems ■ Linear motors microfiltration filters ■ Quick disconnects
■ Pneumatic systems & components ■ Stepper motors, servo motors, drives & ■ Nitrogen, hydrogen & zero air generators ■ Rubber & thermoplastic hose
controls & couplings
■ Wheels & brakes
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■ Diagnostic equipment ■ Air preparation ■ Analytical sample conditioning ■ Dynamic seals
products & systems
■ Hydraulic cylinders & accumulators ■ Brass fittings & valves ■ Elastomeric o-rings
■ Fluoropolymer chemical delivery
■ Hydraulic motors & pumps ■ Manifolds fittings, valves & pumps ■ EMI shielding
■ Hydraulic systems ■ Pneumatic actuators, grippers, valves, ■ High purity gas delivery fittings, valves ■ Extruded & precision-cut, fabri-
controls & accessories & regulators cated elastomeric seals
■ Hydraulic valves & controls
■ Quick disconnects ■ Instrumentation fittings, valves & ■ Homogeneous & inserted
■ Power take-offs elastomeric shapes
■ Rotary actuators regulators
■ Quick disconnects ■ High temperature metal seals
■ Rubber & thermoplastic hose & ■ Medium pressure fittings & valves
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■ Process control manifolds
■ Tube fittings & adapters ■ Structural extrusions composite seals
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■ Vacuum generators, cups & sensors

Parker Hannifin Corporation 102007 / Catalog F-1

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