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Oil regulating valve

ORV 25-80 (1-3 in.)

ORV are 3-way industrial valves for

maintaining a constant oil temperature in gas
compressor systems, by mixing hot and cold
oil in the lubricating system of e.g. screw or
turbo type compressors.

The ORV valves are with few components and

with extended cylindrical connections, to
ensure ease of installation and service.

The thermostatic element has a built-in

tempe-rature setting of 49°C (120°F) as
standard. For other temperatures please see
page 10.

Features Stainless steel nickel plated thermostatic Optimised flow characteristics.

element. Sturdy construction.
Butt-weld (DIN, ANSI) or socket weld (SOC) High resistance against vibrations or shock.
connection.
Can be mounted in any direction.
No manual adjustment.
Service friendly. Easy to dismantle and service
Plug and Play design. when required.

Technical data Oils: Temperature range:

Applicable to all common refrigeration oils. Minimum operating temperature:
≥ –10°C (+14°F)
Refrigerants: Continuous operation:
Applicable to all common refrigerants, including ≤ +85°C (+185°F)
R717 and noncorrosive gases/liquids dependent Short operating periods:
on sealing material compatibility. ≤ +120°C (+248°F)

For further information please refer to installation Pressure range:

instruction for ORV. The valves are designed for a max.
working pressure of 40 bar g (580 psig)

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Design Connections Identification

Available with the following connections:
Example:
Butt weld DIN (EN 10220),
– DN 25-80 (1-3 in.)
Butt weld ANSI (B 36.10 Schedule 80),
– DN 25 - 40 (1 - 1½ in.)
Butt weld ANSI (B 36.10 Schedule 40),
– DN 50 - 80 (2 - 3 in.)
Socket Weld (ANSI B 16.11),
– DN 25 - 50 (1 - 2 in.)

Housing
Made of special, cold resistant steel approved for
low temperature operations.

Installation
Installation of the valve depends on the way it
should operate.

Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)

ORV valves are approved according to the
European standard specified in the Pressure
Equipment Directive and are CE marked.
For further details / restrictions - see Installation
Instruction.

Function Mixing operation

ORV valve can work as a mixing or diverting When the compressor unit is cold at start up, the
valve. The ORV oil regulating valve utilises the thermostatic element will be contracted to let
high coefficient of thermal expansion of wax the full flow from port B pass until the nominal
to create the internal movement necessary to temperature (minus 5 K / 10°F ) is reached (fig.
have a cold and a hot inlet mixing to a common 1.1). The thermostatic element will then begin to
outlet. The outlet temperature will correspond extract to let the outlet become a mixture of hot
to the nominal temperature of the thermostatic and cold oil.
element.
When the nominal temperature is reached, the
The valve house has three ports: element is positioned in approximately half open
Port A is used for the common outlet position (fig. 1.2). If the temperature is reaching
approximately the nominal temperature plus 5 K,
Port B is for the hot inlet the thermostatic element has been extracted to
Port C is for the cold inlet its fully open position (fig. 1.3). In this position the
oil temperature will only come from the cold inlet
port (C) from oil cooler.

Fig 1.1 Fig. 1.2 Fig. 1.3

From figure 1, it can be seen how the sleeve on the element is sliding in a vertical movement. The
thermostatic element is kept in position by a spring.

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Function Diverting operation

(continued)
Diverting operation is similar to the mixing The valve house has three ports:
operation. It is carried out with separation in to Port A is used for the common inlet
two of the fluid with single temperature. Due to
Port B is for the cold outlet
that the temperature on the inlet is very stable
fact the regulation is very smooth. The inlet Port C is for the warm outlet
temperature would correspond to the nominal The diverting operation otherwise is similar to
temperature of the thermostatic element. the mixing operation.

Fig. 1.1 Fig. 1.2 Fig. 1.3

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Application examples

SCA
➆ SVA
RT 1A RT 5A
SVA
Compressor
From liquid Condenser
separator/
evaporator

Oil separator
SVA SFA SFA
SVA
SVA
SNV DSV

Receiver
➁ FIA LLG

➂ MLI ➀ ORV
Oil cooler ➅ MLI ➃ SVA SNV
To liquid
separator
➄ REG*
Danfoss
Tapp_0084_02
04-2006 SNV

Example of the system with ORV for mixing operation.

SCA
RT 1A RT 5A To condenser

Compressor

From
seperator/
evaporator
Oil seperator

SVA

 FIA
 MLI
 ORV
Oil cooler

Danfoss
Tapp_0085_02
04-2006

Example of the system with ORV for diverting operation

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Capacities
SI units
5 10 15 20 25

30
35
40
45
50
55

60

65

Selection example
Oil type: Grade 68
Required flow: 17 m3/h
Nominal oil temperature: 49°C
Pipe dimension: 40 mm

The upper left curve shows the viscosity of different grades of oil as a function of the temperature. The viscosity is continued into the
upper right curve where the 17 m3/h must be found. The line is drawn vertically downwards into the capacity table for the ORV valve
models.

As shown two selections can be made:

Either ORV 40 H2 with pressure drop at approx. 0.56 bar or ORV 50 H2 with pressure drop at 0.42 bar.

The final selection will depend on the available pressures in the system. If the pressures are low (or can be low at certain loads) the ORV
50 H2 might be preferred. If the pressures are constantly available the pipe dimension may be taken into account and the ORV 40 H2
might be preferred.

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Capacities
US units
22 44 66 88 110

132
154
176
198
220
242

264

286

104 122 140 158 176 194 44 88 132 176 220 264
psi
14.5
13.0
11.6
10.1
8.7
7.2
5.8
4.3
2.9
1.4

Selection example
Oil type: Grade 68
Required flow: 75 USgal/min.
Nominal oil temperature: 120°F
Pipe dimension: 1½”

The upper left curve shows the viscosity of different grades of oil as a function of the temperature. The viscosity is continued into the
upper right curve where the 75 USgal/min. must be found. The line is drawn vertically downwards into the capacity table for the ORV
valve models.

As shown two selections can be made:

Either
- ORV 1½H2 with pressure drop 8.2 psi or
- ORV 2”H2 with pressure drop 6.2 psi

The final selection will depend on the available pressures in the system. If the pressures are low (or can be low at certain loads) the ORV
2" H2 might be preferred. If the pressures are constantly available the pipe dimension may be taken into account and the ORV 1½" H2
might be preferred.

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Material specification ORV 25-80

No. Part Material EN ASTM standard JIS standard

1 Housing Steel GP240GH 10213-2 WCB A 216 SCPH 1 G 5151

2 Cover Steel GP240GH 10213-2 WCB A 216 SCPH 1 G 5151
3 Glide ring PTFE
4 Element*) Stainless steel
and NI plated
parts
5 Spring Steel DIN17223 10270-1
6 Gasket Non asbestos
7 Bolts Steel Quality 8.8 ISO4017 Grade 5 8.8 B 1051

*) The thermostatic element may look differently from one shown on the picture. All types of thermostats used by Danfoss have the
same function, temperature setting and P-band.

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Connections Size Size OD T OD T Kv / Cv Kv / Cv Kv / Cv

mm in mm mm in in H1 housing H2 housing H3 housing

Kv Cv Kv Cv Kv Cv
DIN Butt-weld DIN (EN10220) m3/h Usgal/min m3/h Usgal/min m3/h Usgal/min
25 1 33.7 2.6 1.327 0.103 15 17 - - - -
40 1½ 48.3 2.6 1.902 0.103 22 26 30 35 - -
50 2 60.3 2.9 2.37 0.11 - - 36 42 - -
65 2½ 76.1 2.9 3 0.11 - - - - 65 75
80 3 88.9 3.2 3.5 0.13 - - - - 75 87

Size Size OD T OD T Kv / Cv Kv / Cv Kv / Cv
mm in mm mm in in H1 housing H2 housing H3 housing

Kv Cv Kv Cv Kv Cv
ANSI Butt-weld ANSI (B 36.10 Schedule 80) m3/h Usgal/min m3/h Usgal/min m3/h Usgal/min
25 1 33.7 4.6 1.327 0.181 15 17 - - - -
40 1½ 48.3 5.1 1.902 0.201 22 26 30 35 - -

Kv Cv Kv Cv Kv Cv
Butt-weld ANSI (B 36.10 Schedule 40) m3/h Usgal/min m3/h Usgal/min m3/h Usgal/min
50 2 60.3 3.9 2.37 0.15 - - 36 42 - -
65 2½ 73 5.2 2.87 0.2 - - - - 65 75
80 3 88.9 5.5 3.5 0.22 - - - - 75 87

Size Size ID T ID T L L Kv / Cv Kv / Cv Kv / Cv
mm in mm mm in in mm in H1 housing H2 housing H3 housing

SOC Kv Cv Kv Cv Kv Cv
Socket welding ANSI (B 16.11) m3/h Usgal/min m3/h Usgal/min m3/h Usgal/min
25 1 33.9 7.2 1.335 0.284 13 0.51 15 17 - - - -
40 1½ 48.8 6.6 1.921 0.26 13 0.51 - - 30 35 - -
50 2 61.2 6.2 2.41 0.24 16 0.63 - - 36 42 - -

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Dimensions and weights

H1 and H2 housing H3 housing
ORV 25 - 50 ORV 65 - 80

Valve size Valve size A BMIN. C D E F Weight

ORV 25-40 mm 178 75 110 165 87 - 4.5 kg
H1 housing
(1-1½) in. 7.00 3.00 4.33 6.50 3.43 - 10 lb
ORV 40-50 mm 215 80 138 196 110 - 9.0 kg
H2 housing
(1½-2) in. 8.46 3.15 5.43 7.72 4.33 - 20 lb
ORV 65-80 mm 252 80 155 266 115 190 18 kg
H3 housing
(2½-3) in. 9.92 3.15 6.10 10.47 4.53 7.48 40 lb

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Type codes Valve type ORV Oil regulating valve, high specification
Available connections
DIN ANSI SOC
25 X X X
Nominal size in mm
40 X X X
(valve size measured on the connection diameter)
50 X X X
65 X X
80 X X
A Butt weld connection: ANSI
Connection D Butt weld connection: DIN
SOC Socket welding
Valve housing 3-WAY 3-WAY

Important!
Where products need to be certified according
to specific certification societies or where higher
pressures are required, the relevant information
should be included at the time of ordering.

Ordering ORV valves from ORV parts programme

the parts programme
Thermostat Code no.

Example: ORV 25 and ORV 40 H1 148H3250

ORV 40 DIN H2 49°C/120°F: Thermostat 43oC/110oF ORV 40 and ORV 50 H2 148H3254
Thermostat element and cover gasket ORV 65 and ORV 80 H3 148H33931)
code number 148H3244 ORV 25 and ORV 40 H1 148H3243
and Thermostat 49oC/120oF ORV 40 and ORV 50 H2 148H3244
Complete valve housing
code number 148H3402 ORV 65 and ORV 80 H3 148H32451)
ORV 25 and ORV 40 H1 148H3251
Thermostat 54oC/130oF ORV 40 and ORV 50 H2 148H3255
ORV 65 and ORV 80 H3 148H34541)
Please note: ORV 25 and ORV 40 H1 148H3252
The thermostat code Thermostat 60oC/140oF ORV 40 and ORV 50 H2 148H3256
numbers do not ORV 65 and ORV 80 H3 148H34551)
include guide ring. ORV 25 and ORV 40 H1 148H3276
Thermostat 66oC/150oF ORV 40 and ORV 50 H2 148H3298
Gasket and guide ring are
ORV 65 and ORV 80 H3 148H33661)
included when ordering the
ORV 25 and ORV 40 H1 148H3253
complete valve housing but
can also be ordered separately Thermostat 77oC/170oF ORV 40 and ORV 50 H2 148H3257
as spare parts (see next page). ORV 65 and ORV 80 H3 148H34561)

Complete valve housing including gasket and guide ring but without thermostat Code no.
ORV 25 DIN H1 148H3399
ORV 25 SOC H1 148H3400
ORV 25 ANSI H1 148H3401
ORV 40 DIN H1 148H3361
ORV 40 DIN H2 148H3402
ORV 40 SOC H2 148H3403
OVR 40 ANSI H1 148H3404
ORV 40 ANSI H2 148H3405
ORV 50 DIN H2 148H3406
ORV 50 SOC H2 148H3407
ORV 50 ANSI H2 148H3408
ORV 65 DIN H3 148H3409
ORV 65 ANSI H3 148H3410
ORV 80 DIN H3 148H3362
ORV 80 ANSI H3 148H3411
1)
For valve housing size H3 the code number includes two H2 thermostats.

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Ordering complete factory Complete factory assembled ORV valves

assembled ORV valves
43oC / 110oF 49oC / 120oF 54oC / 130oF 60oC / 140oF 66oC / 150oF 77oC / 170oF
Example:
ORV 40 DIN H2 49°C/120°F = 148H3230 25 DIN H1 (1") 148H3320 148H3227 148H3258 148H3321 148H3259 148H3322
25 SOC H1 (1") 148H3327 148H3229 148H3328 148H3329 148H3330
25 ANSI H1 (1") 148H3323 148H3228 148H3325
40 DIN H1 (1½") 148H3364 148H3241 148H3260
40 DIN H2 (1½") 148H3332 148H3230 148H3333 148H3334 148H3336
40 SOC H2 (1½") 148H3232 148H3338 148H3339 148H3340
40 ANSI H1 (1½") 148H3242
40 ANSI H2 (1½") 148H3231
50 DIN H2 (2") 148H3342 148H3233 148H3343 148H3345
50 SOC H2 (2") 148H3346 148H3235 148H3347 148H3348 148H3349
50 ANSI H2 (2") 148H3234
65 DIN H3 (2½") 148H33511) 148H32361)
1)
65 ANSI H3 (2½") 148H3356 148H32371) 148H33571) 148H33591)
D = Butt-weld DIN 80 DIN H3 (3") 148H3239 1)
A = Butt-weld ANSI
SOC = Socket welding 80 ANSI H3 (3") 148H32401)

1)
For valve housing H3 there are two H2 thermostats and one seal

ORV spare parts Part Spare parts for Code no.

ORV 25 and ORV 40 H1 148H3246
Gasket and guide ring ORV 40 and ORV 50 H2 148H3247
ORV 65 and ORV 80 H3 148H32482)
2) Including two guide rings and one gasket.

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