Electrically operated

expansion valves,
type AKV 10, AKV 15 and AKV 20

REFRIGERATION AND
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Technical leaflet Electrically operated expansion valves, type AKV 10, AKV 15 and AKV 20

Contents Page
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Rated capacity and Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Ordering, Coils for AKV valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Capacity, R22, R134a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Capacity, R404/R507, R407C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Capacity, R410A, R744 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Dimensioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Dimensions and weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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Technical leaflet Electrically operated expansion valves, types
type AKV
AKV10,
10,AKV
AKV15
15and
andAKV
AKV20
20

Introduction

AKV are electrically operated expansion valves The orifice assembly is replaceable.
designed for refrigerating plant. The AKV 10 valves covers a capacity range from
The AKV valves can be used for HCFC and HFC, 1 kW to 16 kW (R22) and are divided up into 7
R744 refrigerants. capacity ranges.
The AKV valves are normally controlled by a
controller from Danfoss’ range of ADAP- KOOL® The AKV 15 valves cover a capacity range from
controllers. 25 kW to 100 kW (R22) and are divided up into 4
The AKV valves are supplied as a component capacity ranges.
programme, as follows:
Separate valve AKV 15 valves can be used for cold rooms.
Separate coil with terminal box or cable The AKV 20 valves cover a capacity range from
Spare parts in the form upper part, orifice and 100 kW to 630 kW (R22) and are divided up into 5
filter capacity ranges.

The individual capacities are indicated with a The AKV 20 can be used for water chiller units.
number forming part of the type designation.
The number represents the size of the orifice of
the valve in question. A valve with orifice 3 will
for example be designated AKV 10-3.

Features For HCFC, HFC, R744 refrigerants Replaceable orifice assembly

The valve requires no adjustment Both expansion valve and solenoid valve.
Wide regulation range Wide range of coils for d.c. and a.c.

DEMKO, Denmark
Approvals
UL listed (separate code. nos.)
SETI, Finland

SEV, Switzerland CSA certified (separate code. nos.)

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Technical data Valve type AKV 10 AKV 15 AKV 20

Tolerance of coil voltage +10 / –15% +10 / –15% +10 / –15%
Enclosure to IEC 529 Max. IP 67 Max. IP 67 Max. IP 67
Working principle (Pulse-width modulation) PWM PWM PWM
Recommended period of time 6 Seconds 6 Seconds 6 Seconds
Capacity (R22) 1 to 16 kW 25 to 100 kW 100 to 630 kW
Regulation range (Capacity range) 10 to 100% 10 to 100% 10 to 100%
Connection Solder Solder Solder or weld
Evaporating temperature – 50 to 60°C – 50 to 60°C – 40 to 60°C
Ambient temperature – 50 to 50°C – 40 to 50°C – 40 to 50°C
Leak of valve seat <0.02% of kv-value <0.02% of kv-value <0.02% of kv-value
MOPD 18 bar 22 bar 18 bar
Filter, replaceable Internal 100 μm External 100 μm External 100 μm
AKV 10-1to 6 PS=52 barg AKV 15-1,2,3 PS 42 barg
Max. working pressure 28 barg
AKV 10-7 PS=42 barg AKV 15-4 PS 28 barg

Rated capacity and Ordering

AKV 10 and AKV 15
kv Connections
Rated capacity kW 1)
value Solder ODF
Valve type
Inlet × outlet Inlet × outlet
R22 R134a R404A/R507 R407C m /h
3
Code no. Code no.
in. mm
AKV 10-1 1.0 0.9 0.8 1.1 0.010 ³⁄₈ × ½ 068F1161 10 × 12 068F1162
AKV 10-2 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.7 0.017 ³⁄₈ × ½ 068F1164 10 × 12 068F1165
AKV 10-3 2.6 2.1 2.0 2.5 0.025 ³⁄₈ × ½ 068F1167 10 × 12 068F1168
AKV 10-4 4.1 3.4 3.1 4.0 0.046 ³⁄₈ × ½ 068F1170 10 × 12 068F1171
AKV 10-5 6.4 5.3 4.9 6.4 0.064 ³⁄₈ × ½ 068F1173 10 × 12 068F1174
AKV 10-6 10.2 8.5 7.8 10.1 0.114 ³⁄₈ × ½ 068F1176 10 × 12 068F1177
AKV 10-7 16.3 13.5 12.5 17.0 0.162 ½ × ⁵⁄₈ 068F1179 12 × 16 068F1180
AKV 15-1 25.5 21.2 19.6 25.2 0.25 ¾×¾ 068F5000 18 × 18 068F5001
AKV 15-2 40.8 33.8 31.4 40.4 0.40 ¾×¾ 068F5005 18 × 18 068F5006
AKV 15-3 64.3 53.3 49.4 63.7 0.63 ⁷⁄₈ × ⁷⁄₈ 068F5010 22 × 22 068F5010
AKV 15-4 102 84.6 78.3 101 1.0 1¹⁄₈ × 1¹⁄₈ 068F5015 28 × 28 068F5016

AKV 20
kv Connections
Rated capacity kW 1)
value Solder ODF Weld
Valve type
Inlet × outlet Inlet × outlet Inlet × outlet
R22 R134a R404A/R507 R407C m /h
3 Code no. Code no. Code no.
in. mm in.
AKV 20-1 102 84.6 78.3 101 1.0 1³⁄₈ × 1³⁄₈ 042H2020 35 × 35 042H2020 1¹⁄₄ × 1¹⁄₄ 042H2021
AKV 20-2 163 135 125 170 1.6 1³⁄₈ × 1³⁄₈ 042H2022 35 × 35 042H2022 1¹⁄₄ × 1¹⁄₄ 042H2023
AKV 20-3 255 212 196 252 2.5 1⁵⁄₈ × 1⁵⁄₈ 042H2024 42 × 42 042H2025 1¹⁄₄ × 1¹⁄₄ 042H2026
AKV 20-4 408 338 314 404 4.0 2¹⁄₈ × 2¹⁄₈ 042H2027 54 × 54 042H2027 1½ × 1½ 042H2028
AKV 20-5 643 533 494 637 6.3 2¹⁄₈ × 2¹⁄₈ 042H2029 54 × 54 042H2029 2×2 042H2030
Rated capacities are based on:
1)

Condensing temperature tc = 32°C

Liquid temperature tl = 28°C
Evaporating temperature te = 5°C

Filter.
On plants using AKV 15 or AKV 20
a filter must be mounted in front
of AKV 15 and AKV 20.
AKV 10 has built-in filter and
external filter is not necessary.

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Spare parts Orifice

AKV 10 Orifice no. Code no. Contents Filter: Code no. 068F0540
0 Contents: 10 pcs. filters
1
10 pcs. Al. gaskets
4 pc. orifice
068F5283
2 4 pc. gasket
3
4 Upper part: Code no. 068F0541
5 068F5284
3 pc. orifice Contents: 1 pc. armature ass.
3 pc. gasket 1 pc. armature tube
6
1 pc. Al. gasket
7 2 pc. orifice
068F5285
8 2 pc. gasket

Gasket for upper part: Code no. 068F0549

Contents: 25 pcs. Cu/Tn gaskets

AKV 15
Piston
Type Code no. Contents Filter: Code no. 068F0540
AKV 15-1 068F5265 Contents: 10 pcs. filters
1 pc. piston assembly
AKV 15-2 068F5266 1 pc. gasket
10 pcs. Al. gaskets
AKV 15-3 068F5267 1 pc. O-ring
2 pcs. labels
AKV 15-4 068F5268
Upper part: Code no. 068F5045
Gasket set: Code no. 068F5263 Contents: 1 pc. armature ass.
Contents: 30 pcs. O-rings 1 pc. armature tube
10 pcs. Cu. gasket 1 pc. Al. gasket
10 pcs. gasket

Gasket for upper part: Code no. 068F0549

Contents: 25 pcs. Cu/Tn gaskets

AKV 20 Piston
Type Code no. Indhold Gasket set: Code no. 042H0160
AKV 20-0.6 042H2039 Contents: Complete gasket set
AKV 20-1 042H2040 for new and old
AKV 20-2 042H2041
valves
1 pc. piston assembly
AKV 20-3 042H2042 3 pcs. O-rings
AKV 20-4 042H2043
AKV 20-5 042H2044 Upper part: Code no. 068F5045
Contents: 1 pc. armature ass.
Orifice set 1 pc. armature tube
1 pc. Al. gasket
Type Code no. Contents
AKV 20-0.6 068F5270
Main orifice, dia. 8 mm
AKV 20-1 068F5270 Pilot orifice, dia. 1.8 mm Gasket for upper part: Code no. 068F0549
AKV 20-2 068F5270 2 pcs. Al. gaskets
O-ring
Contents: 25 pcs. Cu/Tn gaskets
AKV 20-3 068F5270
AKV 20-4 068F5271 Main orifice, dia. 14 mm
Pilot orifice, dia. 2.4 mm
AKV 20-5 068F5271 2 pcs. Al. gaskets
O-ring

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Ordering AKV AKV AKV AKV AKV AKV

Coils for AKV valves 10-1 10-6 10-7 15-1 20-1 20-4
10-2 15-2 20-2 20-5
10-3 15-3 20-3
10-4 15-4
10-5

D.C. coils Code no.

220 V d.c. 20 W, standard
+ + + + + +
with terminal box 018F6851
100 V d.c. 18 W, special
with terminal box 018F6780 + + + + + +
with DIN plugs
230 V d.c. 18 W, special
with terminal box 018F67811) + + + + + +
with DIN plugs 018F69911)
230 V d.c. 18 W, special
with 2.5 m cable 018F62881)
+ + + + + +
with 4.0 m cable 018F62781)
with 8.0 m cable 018F62791)
1)
Recommended for commercial refrigeration plant

A.C. coils Code no.

240 V a.c. 10 W, 50 Hz
with terminal box 018F6702 + + – + – –
with DIN plugs 018F6177
240 V a.c. 10 W, 60 Hz
with terminal box 018F6713 + + – + – –
with DIN plugs 018F6188
240 V a.c. 12 W, 50 Hz
+ + + + + –
with terminal box 018F6802
230 V a.c. 10 W, 50 Hz
with terminal box 018F6701 + + – + – –
with DIN-plugs 018F6176
230 V a.c. 10 W, 60 Hz
with terminal box 018F6714 + + – + – –
with DIN-plugs 018F6189
230 V a.c. 10 W, 50/60 Hz
with terminal box 018F6732 + + – + – –
with DIN-plugs 018F6193
230 V a.c. 12 W, 50 Hz
+ + – + + –
with terminal box 018F6801
230 V a.c. 12 W, 60 Hz
+ + – + + –
with terminal box 018F6814
115 V a.c. 10 W, 50 Hz
with terminal box 018F6711 + + – + – –
with DIN-plugs 018F6186
115 V a.c. 10 W, 60 Hz
with terminal box 018F6710 + + – + – –
with DIN-plugs 018F6185
110 V a.c. 12 W, 50 Hz
+ + – + + –
with terminal box 018F6811
110 V a.c. 12 W, 60 Hz
+ + – + + –
with terminal box 018F6813
110 V a.c. 20 W, 50 Hz
+ + + + + +
with terminal box 018Z6904
24 V a.c. 10 W, 50 Hz
with terminal box 018F6707 + – – + – –
with DIN-plugs 018F6182
24 V a.c. 10 W, 60 Hz
with terminal box 018F6715 – – – + – –
with DIN-plugs 018F6190
24 V a.c. 12 W, 50 Hz
+ – – + + +
with terminal box 018F6807
24 V a.c. 12 W, 60 Hz
+ – – + + +
with terminal box 018F6815
24 V a.c. 20 W, 50 Hz
+ + + + + +
with terminal box 018F69012)
24 V a.c. 20 W, 60 Hz
+ + + + + +
with terminal box 018F69022)
2) 20 W coils can not be connected to AKC 24P2 and AKC 24W2

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Technical leaflet Electrically operated expansion valves, type AKV 10, AKV 15 and AKV 20

Capacity
R22
Capacity in kW
Valve type at pressure drop across valve ∆p bar
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
AKV 10 - 1 0.7 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2
AKV 10 - 2 1.1 1.4 1.6 1.8 1.8 1.9 1.9 2.0 1.9
AKV 10 - 3 1.8 2.3 2.6 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.1
AKV 10 - 4 2.8 3.6 4.1 4.4 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.9
AKV 10 - 5 4.4 5.7 6.4 6.9 7.2 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.7
AKV 10 - 6 7.0 9.0 10.2 11.0 11.5 11.8 12.1 12.2 12.3
AKV 10 - 7 11.2 14.4 16.3 17.6 18.4 18.9 19.3 19.5 19.3
AKV 15 - 1 17.5 22.5 25.5 27.5 28.7 29.6 30.1 30.4 30.6
AKV 15 - 2 28.0 36.0 40.8 44.0 45.9 47.4 48.2 48.7 49.0
AKV 15 - 3 44.0 56.6 64.3 69.2 72.3 74.6 75.9 76.7 77.2
AKV 15 - 4 69.9 89.9 102 110 115 118 121 122 123
AKV 20 - 1 69.9 89.9 102 110 115 118 121 122 123
AKV 20 - 2 112 144 163 176 184 189 193 195 193
AKV 20 - 3 175 225 255 275 287 296 301 304 306
AKV 20 - 4 280 360 408 440 459 474 482 487 490
AKV 20 - 5 440 566 643 692 723 746 759 767 772

R134a
Capacity in kW
Valve type at pressure drop across valve ∆p bar
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
AKV 10 - 1 0.6 0.8 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9
AKV 10 - 2 0.9 1.2 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.4
AKV 10 - 3 1.5 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.3 2.3
AKV 10 - 4 2.4 3.0 3.4 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.8 3.7 3.6
AKV 10 - 5 3.7 4.8 5.3 5.7 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.7
AKV 10 - 6 5.9 7.6 8.5 9.0 9.3 9.4 9.4 9.3 9.0
AKV 10 - 7 9.4 12.1 13.5 14.4 14.8 15.0 15.0 14.8 14.4
AKV 15 - 1 14.8 18.9 21.2 22.5 23.2 23.5 23.5 23.2 23.5
AKV 15 - 2 23.6 30.3 33.8 36.0 37.1 37.6 37.6 37.1 36.0
AKV 15 - 3 37.2 47.7 53.3 56.6 58.5 59.2 59.2 58.5 56.6
AKV 15 - 4 59.0 75.7 84.6 89.9 92.8 94.0 94.0 92.8 89.9
AKV 20 - 1 59.0 75.7 84.6 89.9 92.8 94.0 94.0 92.8 89.9
AKV 20 - 2 94.9 121 135 144 149 150 150 149 144
AKV 20 - 3 148 189 212 225 232 235 235 232 225
AKV 20 - 4 236 303 338 360 371 376 376 371 360
AKV 20 - 5 372 477 533 566 585 592 592 585 566

Correction for subcooling The evaporator capacity used must be corrected, Multiply the evaporator capacity by the
if the subcooling deviates from 4 K. correction factor to obtain the corrected capacity.
Use the actual correction factor indicated in the
table.

Correction factors for subcooling ∆tsub

Correction factor 4K 10 K 15 K 20 K 25 K 30 K 35 K 40 K 45 K 50 K
R22 1.00 0.94 0.90 0.87 0.83 0.80 0.77 0.74 0.72 0.69
R134a 1.00 0.93 0.88 0.84 0.80 0.76 0.73 0.70 0.68 0.65
Corrected capacity = evaporator capacity x correction factor.

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Capacity (con tinued)

R404A/R507
Capacity in kW
Valve type at pressure drop across valve ∆p bar
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
AKV 10 - 1 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.8 0.9 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8
AKV 10 - 2 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.2
AKV 10 - 3 1.4 1.8 2.0 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.0 1.9
AKV 10 - 4 2.3 2.9 3.1 3.3 3.4 3.4 3.3 3.3 3.1
AKV 10 - 5 3.6 4.5 4.9 5.2 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.1 4.9
AKV 10 - 6 5.6 7.1 7.8 8.2 8.4 8.5 8.4 8.2 7.7
AKV 10 - 7 9.0 11.4 12.5 13.2 13.5 13.5 13.4 13.1 12.4
AKV 15 - 1 14.1 17.8 19.6 20.6 21.0 21.1 20.9 20.4 19.4
AKV 15 - 2 22.6 28.5 31.4 33.0 33.7 33.9 33.4 32.6 30.8
AKV 15 - 3 35.5 44.9 49.4 51.9 53.0 53.2 52.7 51.4 48.7
AKV 15 - 4 56.4 71.2 78.3 82.4 84.2 84.6 83.7 81.5 77.3
AKV 20 - 1 56.4 71.2 78.3 82.4 84.2 84.6 83.7 81.5 77.3
AKV 20 - 2 90.3 114 125 132 135 135 134 131 124
AKV 20 - 3 141 178 196 206 210 211 209 204 194
AKV 20 - 4 226 285 314 330 337 339 334 326 308
AKV 20 - 5 355 449 494 519 530 532 527 514 487

R407C
Capacity in kW
Valve type at pressure drop across valve ∆p bar
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
AKV 10 - 1 0.7 1.0 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2
AKV 10 - 2 1.2 1.5 1.7 1.7 1.9 1.9 2.0 2.0 1.9
AKV 10 - 3 1.8 2.4 2.5 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
AKV 10 - 4 3.0 3.8 4.0 4.5 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.9 4.9
AKV 10 - 5 4.7 5.9 6.4 7.1 7.4 7.5 7.7 7.7 7.6
AKV 10 - 6 7.4 9.4 10.1 11.3 11.7 12.0 12.2 12.2 12.1
AKV 10 - 7 11.9 15.1 17.0 17.4 18.8 19.1 19.5 19.5 19.1
AKV 15 - 1 18.1 23.6 25.2 28.3 29.3 29.9 30.4 30.4 30.3
AKV 15 - 2 29.7 37.8 40.4 45.3 46.8 47.9 48.7 48.7 48.5
AKV 15 - 3 46.6 59.4 63.7 71.3 73.7 75.3 76.7 76.7 76.4
AKV 15 - 4 74.1 94.4 101 113 117 120 122 122 121
AKV 20 - 1 74.1 94.4 101 113 117 120 122 122 121
AKV 20 - 2 119 151 170 174 188 191 195 195 191
AKV 20 - 3 181 236 252 283 293 299 304 304 303
AKV 20 - 4 297 378 404 453 468 479 487 487 485
AKV 20 - 5 466 594 637 713 737 753 767 767 764

Correction for subcooling The evaporator capacity used must be corrected, Multiply the evaporator capacity by the
if the subcooling deviates from 4 K. correction factor to obtain the corrected capacity.
Use the actual correction factor indicated in the
table.

Correction factors for subcooling ∆tsub

Correction factor 4K 10 K 15 K 20 K 25 K 30 K 35 K 40 K 45 K 50 K
R404A / R507 1.00 0.91 0.83 0.78 0.73 0.68 0.65 0.61 0.59 0.56
R407C 1.00 0.93 0.88 0.83 0.79 0.75 0.72 0.69 0.66 0.64
Corrected capacity = evaporator capacity x correction factor.

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Capacity (continued)
R410A
Capacity in kW
Valve type at pressure drop across valve ∆p bar
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
AKV 10 - 1 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.6 1.6
AKV 10 - 2 1.4 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.5
AKV 10 - 3 2.1 2.8 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 3.9 3.9 4.0
AKV 10 - 4 3.4 4.4 5.1 5.5 5.8 6.0 6.2 6.3 6.4
AKV 10 - 5 5.3 7.0 8.0 8.7 9.1 9.5 9.7 9.9 10.4
AKV 10 - 6 8.5 11.1 12.7 13.7 14.5 15.0 15.4 15.7 15.9
AKV 10 - 7 13.6 17.7 20.2 22.0 23.2 24.0 24.7 25.2 25.4
AKV 15 - 1 21.2 27.7 31.6 34.4 36.2 37.6 38.5 39.2 39.8
AKV 15 - 2 33.9 44.3 50.6 55.0 57.8 60.2 61.7 62.8 63.7
AKV 15 - 3 53.2 69.6 79.7 86.5 91.1 94.7 97.2 98.9 100
AKV 15 - 4 84.6 111 127 137 145 150 154 157 159
AKV 20 - 1 84.6 111 127 137 145 150 154 157 159
AKV 20 - 2 136 177 202 220 232 240 247 252 254
AKV 20 - 3 212 277 316 344 362 376 385 392 398
AKV 20 - 4 339 443 506 550 578 602 617 628 637
AKV 20 - 5 532 696 797 865 911 947 972 989 1000

R744
Capacity in kW
Valve type at pressure drop across valve ∆p bar
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
AKV 10 - 1 0.8 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.7 1.8 2.0 2.1 2.2
AKV 10 - 2 1.2 1.7 2.1 2.4 2.7 2.9 3.2 3.4 3.6
AKV 10 - 3 2.0 2.8 3.4 3.9 4.3 4.8 5.1 5.5 5.8
AKV 10 - 4 3.1 4.3 5.3 6.2 6.8 7.5 8.1 8.7 9.1
AKV 10 - 5 4.8 6.8 8.3 9.6 10.7 11.7 12.7 13.5 14.3
AKV 10 - 6 7.7 10.8 13.2 15.3 17.0 18.7 20.2 21.5 22.7
AKV 10 - 7 12.2 17.3 21.0 24.5 27.2 29.8 32.3 34.4 36.3
AKV 15 - 1 19.1 27.0 32.9 38.3 42.6 46.7 50.5 53.8 56.9
AKV 15 - 2 30.6 43.2 52.6 61.2 68.1 74.7 80.8 86.1 91.0
AKV 15 - 3 48.2 68.2 82.9 96.5 107 118 127 136 143
AKV 15 - 4 76.5 108 132 153 170 187 202 215 227
AKV 20 - 1 76.5 108 132 153 170 187 202 215 227
AKV 20 - 2 122 173 210 245 272 298 323 344 363
AKV 20 - 3 191 270 329 383 426 467 505 538 569
AKV 20 - 4 306 432 526 612 681 747 808 861 910
AKV 20 - 5 482 682 829 965 1074 1177 1273 1357 1434

Correction for subcooling The evaporator capacity used must be corrected, Multiply the evaporator capacity by the
if the subcooling deviates from 4 K. correction factor to obtain the corrected capacity.
Use the actual correction factor indicated in the
table.

Correction factors for subcooling ∆tsub

Correction factor 4K 10 K 15 K 20 K 25 K 30 K 35 K 40 K 45 K 50 K
R410A 1.00 0.95 0.90 0.85 0.81 0.77 0.73 0.70 0.67 0.64
R744 1.00 0.91 0.86 0.81 0.77 0.73 0.69 0.66 0.63 0.60
Corrected capacity = evaporator capacity x correction factor.

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Dimensioning To obtain an expansion valve that will function 1) Evaporator capacity

correctly under different load conditions it is 2) Pressure drop across the valve
necessary to consider the following points when 3) Correction for subcooling
the valve has to be dimensioned: 4) Correction for evaporating temperature
These points must be dealt with in the following 5) Determination of valve size
sequence: 6) Correctly dimensioned liquid line

1) Evaporator capacity
The evaporator capacity is found in the
specifications from the evaporator supplier.

2) Pressure drop across the valve The pressure drop across the valve is normally
The pressure drop across the valve directly calculated as the condensing pressure less the
determines the capacity and must therefore be evaporating pressure and sundry other pressure
considered. drops in the liquid line, distributor, evaporator, etc.
It is indicated in the following formula:
∆pvalve = pc – (pe + ∆p1 + ∆p3 + ∆p4)

∆pvalve pressure drop across the valve

pc condensing pressure
pe evaporating pressure
∆p1 pressure drop across the liquid line
∆p3 pressure drop across the distributor system
∆p4 pressure drop across the evaporator

Note! The pressure drop across the liquid line and This will give you the following equation:
the distributor system must be calculated on the ∆pvalve = pc – (pe + ∆p1 + ∆p3 + ∆p4)
basis of the valve’s max. capacity, as the valve = 13.5 – (4.1 + 0.2 + 0.8 + 0.1)
operates with pulse-width modulation. = 8.3 bar

Example of calculation of pressure drop across a The found value for “pressure drop across the
valve: valve” is used later in the section “Determination
Refrigerant: R22 of valve size”.
Condensing temperature: 35°C (pc = 13.5 bar)
Evaporating temperature: 0 - 6°C (pe = 4.1 bar)
∆p1 = 0.2 bar
∆p3 = 0.8 bar
∆p4 = 0.1 bar

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Dimensioning (continued) 3) Correction for subcooling Multiply the evaporator capacity by the
The evaporator capacity used must be correction factor to obtain the corrected capacity.
corrected, if the subcooling deviates from 4 K.
Use the actual correction factor indicated in
the table.

Correction factors for subcooling ∆tsub

Correction factor 4K 10 K 15 K 20 K 25 K 30 K 35 K 40 K 45 K 50 K
R22 1.00 0.94 0.90 0.87 0.83 0.80 0.77 0.74 0.72 0.69
R134a 1.00 0.93 0.88 0.84 0.80 0.76 0.73 0.70 0.68 0.65
R404A / R507 1.00 0.91 0.83 0.78 0.73 0.68 0.65 0.61 0.59 0.56
R407C 1.00 0.93 0.88 0.83 0.79 0.75 0.72 0.69 0.66 0.64
R410A 1.00 0.95 0.90 0.85 0.81 0.77 0.73 0.70 0.67 0.64
R744 1.00 0.91 0.86 0.81 0.77 0.73 0.69 0.66 0.63 0.60
Corrected capacity = evaporator capacity x correction factor.

The corrected capacity is used in the section Correction factor according to the table = 0.94
“Determination of valve size”. Corrected capacity = 5 × 0.94 = 4.7 kW.

Example of corection: Note: Too little subcooling may cause flash gas.
Refrigerant: R22
Evaporator capacity Qe: 5 kW
Subcooling: 10 K

4) Correction for evaporating temperature (te) The valve’s opening degree should therefore be
To obtain a correctly dimensioned valve it is between 50 and 75% when regulating. In this
important that the application is considered. way it is ensured that the valve has a sufficiently
Depending on the application, the valve wide regulation range, so that it can manage
should have an overcapacity enabling it to changed loads at or near the normal working
cope with the extra amount of refrigeration point.
needed during certain periods, e.g. during the Correction factors based on the evaporating
defrost recovery process. temperature are indicated below:
Correction factors for evaporating temperature (te)
Evaporating temperature te°C 5 0 – 10 –15 – 20 – 30 – 40
AKV 10 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.6 1.6 1.6
AKV 15 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.3 1.4
AKV 20 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.3 1.4

5) Determination of valve size The three factors have been described earlier
When the valve size meeting the required in this section on dimensioning. When these
capacity is selected it is important to note that three factors have been established, the
the capacity indications are the valve’s rated selection of the valve can be made:
capacity, i.e. when the valve is 100% open. - First you multiply the “corrected capacity” by a
In this section we tell you how the valve’s size is value stated in the table.
determined. - Use the new value in the capacity table in
There are three factors that have an influence combination with the pressure drop value.
on the choice of the valve: - Now select the valve size.
- the pressure drop across the valve
- the corrected capacity (correction for
subcooling)
- the corrected capacity for evaporating
temperature

Example of selection of valve The dimensioned capacity will then be:

Use as starting point the two earlier mentioned 1.25 x 4.7 kW = 5.88 kW.
examples, where the following two values have
been obtained: Now select a valve size from one of the capacity
∆pvalve = 8.3 bar tables.
Qe corrected = 4.7 kW With the given values ∆pvalve = 8.3 bar and a
The valve should be used in a coldroom. capacity of 5.88 kW, select the valve size for AKV
Consequently, 1.25 should be selected 10-5.
as “correction factor for the evaporating This valve will have a capacity of approx. 7 kW.
temperature”.

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Dimensioning (continued) 6) Correctly dimensioned liquid line This must be observed on account of the pressure
To obtain a correct supply of liquid to the AKV drop in the liquid line (lack of subcooling) and
valve, the liquid line to the individual AKV valve pulsations in the liquid line.
must be correctly dimensioned.
Dimensioning of the liquid line must be based
The liquid flow rate should not exceed 1 m/sec. 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.

R22, R134a, R404A, R407C and R507

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Design

1. Inlet
2. Outlet
3. Orifice
4. Filter
5. Valve seat
6. Armature
7. Copper gasket
8. Coil
9. DIN plug
12. O-ring

AKV 10

1. Inlet
2. Outlet
3. Orifice
4. Piston assembly
7. Coil
8. Armature
9. Pilot orifice
10. Filter
11. Cover
12. Valve body
13. Spring
14. Orifice assembly

AKV 15

1. Inlet
2. Outlet
3. Orifice
4. Valve seat
5. Filter
6. Pilot orifice
7. O-ring
8. Coil
9. Terminal box

AKV 20

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Function The valve capacity is regulated by means of valve will only stay open during a fraction of the
pulse-width modulation. Within a period of six period. The amount of refrigeration needed is
seconds a voltage signal from the controller will determined by the controller.
be transmitted to and removed from the valve When no refrigeration is required, the valve will
coil. This makes the valve open and close for the remain closed and thus function as a solenoid
flow of refrigerant. valve.
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

Dimensions and weights

Inlet

Outlet

AKV 10 solder

Weight
n A B C
Valve Connection Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet without
type type coil
mm mm mm in. in. mm mm kg
1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6
75 67 154 ³⁄₈ ½ 10 12 0.38
AKV 10-n Solder
7 73 75 152 ½ ⁵⁄₈ 12 16 0.38

AKV 15

Weight
Valve type Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet L
without coil
in. in. mm mm mm kg
AKV 15 -1 ¾ ¾ 18 18 190 1.5
AKV 15 - 2 ¾ ¾ 18 18 190 1.5
AKV 15 - 3 ⁷⁄₈ ⁷⁄₈ 22 22 190 1.5
AKV 15 - 4 1 ¹⁄₈ 1 ¹⁄₈ 28 28 216 1.5

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Dimensions and weights

(continued)

AKV 20

Solder connections Weld connections

Weight Weight
Valve type Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet L without Inlet Outlet L without
coil coil
in. in. mm mm mm kg in. in. mm kg
AKV 20 - 1 1 ³⁄₈ 1 ³⁄₈ 35 35 281 4.3 1¼ 1¼ 180 4.1
AKV 20 - 2 1 ³⁄₈ 1 ³⁄₈ 35 35 281 4.3 1¼ 1¼ 200 4.1
AKV 20 - 3 1 ⁵⁄₈ 1 ⁵⁄₈ 42 42 281 4.3 1¼ 1¼ 230 4.1
AKV 20 - 4 2 ¹⁄₈ 2 ¹⁄₈ 54 54 281 4.3 1½ 1½ 230 4.1
AKV 20 - 5 2 ¹⁄₈ 2 ¹⁄₈ 54 54 281 4.3 2 2 230 4.1

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