Catalogs of valves and fittings
Every MEP&HVAC installation requires flow balancing and regulation for proper working. For this reason, valves and various types of fittings are key elements of sanitary installations. The cataloques of valves and fittings for the InstalSystem package include valves of various constructions and purposes, as well as other fittings elements. These elements are included in hydraulic calculations, in the selection of fitting sets and fittings for connections to pipes and receivers, and are ultimately included in automatically generated bills of materials. The InstalSystem package includes a neutral catalog with typical valve and fitting constructions and an extended library of company cataloques (check the list: Partners offering company versions of programs and catalogues).
The range of product types that can be included in the catalogue
- Radiator Valves:
- Thermostatic valves, with and without dual control,
- Automatic thermostatic valves independent of pressure changes,
- Return valves, with and without settings,
- Integrated radiator coupling (for two-pipe systems),
- Integrated radiator coupling with pressure differential stabilization function,
- Radiator sets (for two-pipe systems).
- Shut-off Valves:
- Ball valves,
- Butterfly valves,
- Gate valves,
- Globe valves,
- Zone valves.
- Valves used for balancing installations:
- Balancing valves,
- Differential pressure controllers,
- Multifunctional differential pressure regulators with flow limitation function,
- Flow regulators,
- Flow regulators with cartridges,
- PIBCV – Pressure Independent Balancing and Control Valves.
- Control Valves:
- 3-way and 4-way valves (in the “Heating Systems” and “Cooling Systems” modules, the use of a valve requires the use of elements “Mixer” or “Control Scheme”),
- Return temperature limiter for underfloor heating loop (RTL),
- Return temperature limiter for cooling receivers.
- Valves for water systems:
- Anti-pressure valves,
- Pressure regulators,
- Circulation controllers,
- Three-way mixing valves for hot water,
- Priority valves.
- Fittings:
- Filters,
- Water meters,
- Heat meters,
- Buffer tanks,
- Low-loss headers
- Expansion vessels for thermal and hot water systems,
- Drivers:
- Thermostatic heads,
- Actuators.
- Others:
- Check valves,
- Relief valves,
- Measurement orifices.
The range of data used
- Products’ names and catalog codes,
- Products’ pictures and short notice “About the company” information,
- Technical data – the scope of the required technical data depends on the valve construction. Below is a list of sample data:
- Information concerning the application of the element (heating systems, cooling systems, water supply systems),
- Minimum and maximum operating temperature and maximum operating pressure,
- Diameter of fitting’s connections of the elements,
- Maximum pressure differential,
- Maximum pressure differential for noiseless operation (for radiator fittings),
- Values of kvs, presets and their kv values,
- Range of adjustable flow rate,
- Required minimum pressure drop dp_min,
- Information on cooperating heads/actuators,
- For water meters, heat meters and filters – nominal flow, maximum flow and resistance.
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
Radiant systems
The module enables design of radiant heating and cooling systems (floor – including also those with return temp. limiter, wall, ceiling) based on pipes arranged freely in a screed or laid in dry boards (not modular nor panel solutions). It covers traditional wet system in the whole scope, and dry systems in the common scope – particular functionalities of the latter are covered by the ‘Dry system boards arrangement’ module.
Depending on the availability of the ‘Heating systems’ module and/or the ‘Cooling systems’ module in the configuration, we have the following possibilities:
‘Heating systems’ – heating calculation + checking cooling output of the system sized to cover heating demand
‘Cooling systems’ – cooling calculations (without possibility to check heating output)
‘Heating systems’ and ‘Cooling systems’ – sum of the above
The module uses the installation and building data entered graphically in a specialized editor, and in cooperating modules. Calculations are made in accordance with the standards listed below.
- Scope of calculations:
- Calculation of thermal output
- Hydraulic calculations
- Sizing / checking the correctness of geometric parameters (layer thicknesses)
- Sizing / control of pipe laying spacings
- Hydraulic balancing
- Sizing and hydraulic calculations of manifold accessories
- Visual presentation, including laying loops and connections
- Standards and rules on which the calculations are made
- List of standards and methods used for sizing and calculations
- Limitations:
- Inability to supply systems in one room from different sources
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.
The module enables:
- Editing in the project (inserting and data edition)
- Sizing
- Hydraulic calculations
- Listing in a bill of materials of convective radiators – from catalogs (neutral or company) or not from catalogs, as well as fittings integrated with them (‘subordinate elements’)
The entire installation is calculated in accordance with the ‘Heating systems’ module (two-pipe installations only).
Module uses installation data and (not obligatorily) building structure, entered graphically in a specialized editor, and in cooperating modules.
Radiant systems
The module enables design of radiant heating and cooling systems (floor – including also those with return temp. limiter, wall, ceiling) based on pipes arranged freely in a screed or laid in dry boards (not modular nor panel solutions). It covers traditional wet system in the whole scope, and dry systems in the common scope – particular functionalities of the latter are covered by the ‘Dry system boards arrangement’ module.
Depending on the availability of the ‘Heating systems’ module and/or the ‘Cooling systems’ module in the configuration, we have the following possibilities:
‘Heating systems’ – heating calculation + checking cooling output of the system sized to cover heating demand
‘Cooling systems’ – cooling calculations (without possibility to check heating output)
‘Heating systems’ and ‘Cooling systems’ – sum of the above
The module uses the installation and building data entered graphically in a specialized editor, and in cooperating modules. Calculations are made in accordance with the standards listed below.
- Scope of calculations:
- Calculation of thermal output
- Hydraulic calculations
- Sizing / checking the correctness of geometric parameters (layer thicknesses)
- Sizing / control of pipe laying spacings
- Hydraulic balancing
- Sizing and hydraulic calculations of manifold accessories
- Visual presentation, including laying loops and connections
- Standards and rules on which the calculations are made
- List of standards and methods used for sizing and calculations
- Limitations:
- Inability to supply systems in one room from different sources
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.
The module enables:
- Editing in the project (inserting and data edition)
- Sizing
- Hydraulic calculations
- Listing in a bill of materials of convective radiators – from catalogs (neutral or company) or not from catalogs, as well as fittings integrated with them (‘subordinate elements’)
The entire installation is calculated in accordance with the ‘Heating systems’ module (two-pipe installations only).
Module uses installation data and (not obligatorily) building structure, entered graphically in a specialized editor, and in cooperating modules.
The module provides the ability to design water supply systems (hot and cold water, hot water circulation network). Includes graphical editing in the project, pipes and fittings sizing, 2D and 3D drawing presentation, hydraulic calculations, bill of materials. Sanitary accessories can be associated with water draw-off points, which results in a complete installation model together with sanitary equipment of the rooms.
When creating a project, a 3D model is created, which preview can be used to check compliance with the expected state. Model visualization may include installations designed (or designed) in other modules of the InstalSystem 5 package.
Hot and cold water residential installations can form rings (configuration extension required with the ‘Tap water extensions’ module). It is possible to use “Flat station” elements as water heaters (configuration extension with the ‘Flat stations’ module required).
Extension to the ‘Water supply installations’. It provides additional advanced features in water supply design that go beyond the basic needs of some markets. Currently they are:
- Calculation of installations with temperature-reducing mixing valves, used in hospitals, common showers, etc.
- Calculation of hot water output time to draw-off points indicated in the project (requires usage of DIN 1988-300 designing standard)
- Calculation of rings covering single rings typically for residential installations
The module provides the ability to design water supply systems (hot and cold water, hot water circulation network). Includes graphical editing in the project, pipes and fittings sizing, 2D and 3D drawing presentation, hydraulic calculations, bill of materials. Sanitary accessories can be associated with water draw-off points, which results in a complete installation model together with sanitary equipment of the rooms.
When creating a project, a 3D model is created, which preview can be used to check compliance with the expected state. Model visualization may include installations designed (or designed) in other modules of the InstalSystem 5 package.
Hot and cold water residential installations can form rings (configuration extension required with the ‘Tap water extensions’ module). It is possible to use “Flat station” elements as water heaters (configuration extension with the ‘Flat stations’ module required).
Extension to the ‘Water supply installations’. It provides additional advanced features in water supply design that go beyond the basic needs of some markets. Currently they are:
- Calculation of installations with temperature-reducing mixing valves, used in hospitals, common showers, etc.
- Calculation of hot water output time to draw-off points indicated in the project (requires usage of DIN 1988-300 designing standard)
- Calculation of rings covering single rings typically for residential installations
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