Catalogues of hydraulic control loops
Predefined hydraulic loops (i.e. prefabricated blocks of grouped elements having one pair of inputs and outputs each) are available in the hydraulic control loops cataloques for the InstalSystem package. They may include, for example, a pump, balancing valves (including PIBCVs), control valves and overflow-relief valves. Hydraulic control loops are mainly used to hydraulically balance and regulate (qualitatively or quantitatively) the thermal efficiency of the end receiver (usually a fan-coil or cooling beam). They can also be used in heating systems. Hydraulic control loops are not graphically editable and allow the use of valves and fittings only from a list of items suitable for use in a given location. The configuration of the hydraulic loops is created in close cooperation with the valve producer, which guarantees correctness and eliminates the risk of using the wrong types of valves and thus making design errors. Once a predefined hydraulic control loop has been inserted into designed installation, all its components are taken into account during the calculation and shown in the automatically generated bills of materials.
The InstalSystem package includes extended library of hydraulic control loops companies catalogues (check the list: Partners offering company versions of programs and catalogues).
The range of product types that can be included in the catalogue
Predefined hydraulic control loops can include the following elements:
- Pumps,
- Balancing valves of various types and constructions (including PIBCVs),
- Control valves (two-way, three-way),
- Overflow-relief valves,
- Shut-off valves,
- Filters.
The range of data used
- Products’ names and catalog codes,
- Products’ pictures and short notice “About the company” information,
- Technical data: the required technical data is determined individually, due to specifics of the operation of the hydraulic control loops in InstalSoft programs.
A detailed list of mandatory or optional data for entering your products into InstalSystem software will be provided by our catalogue engineers.
InstalSystem 5 modules using catalogues
Hydraulic control loops are pre-defined set of elements (blocks with 2 entry points and 2 exit points, pump, balancing valves, etc.) saved in manufacturers catalogue, implemented in a manner consistent with the requirements of the manufacturer of this system in scope of:
- Balancing and regulating the installation
- Sizing of valve diameters
- Determination of valve settings
- Determination of pump working parameters
- Observing and diagnostics of other guidelines (e.g. required valve authority or preferred settings)
Hydraulic control loops are a unique configuration distinguishing feature of the program because they are prepared to meet specific customer requirements and their functionality is impossible to implement with elements and functions available as standard in the program. The use of hydraulic control loops in the project is simple and limited to inserting the finished block, from a dedicated additional toolbar tab, into the selected installation location. Configuration of hydraulic control loops allows their wide application in heating and cooling installations (receptors of various types and surface systems) eliminating, at the same time, potential and difficult to diagnose design errors (e.g. by limiting the availability of valves that cannot be used in specific installation solutions).
In InstalSystem 5, the possibility of using hydraulic control loops depends on the availability of a separate module package configuration called ‘Hydraulic control loops’ and the required catalogues.
Watch also fragment of the tutorial about designing cooling systems, in which examples of hydraulic control loops are presented:
The module provides the possibility of designing any heating system, including network and fitting sizing and hydronic balancing. Any kind of heating terminal (including fan-coils) is simulated by a ‘Receptor with known hydraulic resistance’. Together with the ‘Radiator sizing’ module, convective radiator systems can be designed. Together with the ‘Radiant systems’ module, the following radiant systems can be designed: floors (including those with return temperature limiter), walls, ceilings. In combination with the ‘Panel systems’ module, modular panel systems can be designed. In projects with a common heat source for both convective and radiant systems, it is possible to use mixers or pump-mixing sets to obtain temperatures appropriate for radiant systems.
The module provides the possibility of designing cooling system (it is equivalent to the ‘Heating systems’ module). It supports various types of convection receivers (fan-coils, passive refrigeration beams) simulated by a common ‘Receptor’ with imposed resistance. Together with the ‘Radiant systems’ module, the following radiant systems can be designed: floors, walls, ceilings. In combination with the ‘Radiant panels’ module, panel systems can be designed in cooling mode. In both cases, cooling calculations can be made regardless of the heating mode. In projects with a common source for convective and radiant systems, it is possible to use mixers or pump-mixing sets to obtain temperatures appropriate for radiant systems.
Hydraulic control loops are pre-defined set of elements (blocks with 2 entry points and 2 exit points, pump, balancing valves, etc.) saved in manufacturers catalogue, implemented in a manner consistent with the requirements of the manufacturer of this system in scope of:
- Balancing and regulating the installation
- Sizing of valve diameters
- Determination of valve settings
- Determination of pump working parameters
- Observing and diagnostics of other guidelines (e.g. required valve authority or preferred settings)
Hydraulic control loops are a unique configuration distinguishing feature of the program because they are prepared to meet specific customer requirements and their functionality is impossible to implement with elements and functions available as standard in the program. The use of hydraulic control loops in the project is simple and limited to inserting the finished block, from a dedicated additional toolbar tab, into the selected installation location. Configuration of hydraulic control loops allows their wide application in heating and cooling installations (receptors of various types and surface systems) eliminating, at the same time, potential and difficult to diagnose design errors (e.g. by limiting the availability of valves that cannot be used in specific installation solutions).
In InstalSystem 5, the possibility of using hydraulic control loops depends on the availability of a separate module package configuration called ‘Hydraulic control loops’ and the required catalogues.
Watch also fragment of the tutorial about designing cooling systems, in which examples of hydraulic control loops are presented:
The module provides the possibility of designing any heating system, including network and fitting sizing and hydronic balancing. Any kind of heating terminal (including fan-coils) is simulated by a ‘Receptor with known hydraulic resistance’. Together with the ‘Radiator sizing’ module, convective radiator systems can be designed. Together with the ‘Radiant systems’ module, the following radiant systems can be designed: floors (including those with return temperature limiter), walls, ceilings. In combination with the ‘Panel systems’ module, modular panel systems can be designed. In projects with a common heat source for both convective and radiant systems, it is possible to use mixers or pump-mixing sets to obtain temperatures appropriate for radiant systems.
The module provides the possibility of designing cooling system (it is equivalent to the ‘Heating systems’ module). It supports various types of convection receivers (fan-coils, passive refrigeration beams) simulated by a common ‘Receptor’ with imposed resistance. Together with the ‘Radiant systems’ module, the following radiant systems can be designed: floors, walls, ceilings. In combination with the ‘Radiant panels’ module, panel systems can be designed in cooling mode. In both cases, cooling calculations can be made regardless of the heating mode. In projects with a common source for convective and radiant systems, it is possible to use mixers or pump-mixing sets to obtain temperatures appropriate for radiant systems.
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