Energy consumption analysis and system optimization of replacing control valves by frequency controlled pumps in terminal system

Pan Yungang

2014.12.22

Taking a fresh air handling unit of central air conditioning system using replacing control valves by frequency controlled pumps as an example, calculates respective energy consumption of chilled water pump under the conditions of using electric butterfly valve, swing check valve and butterfly bivalve check valve at the outlet of chilled water pump. Analyses and compares the characteristics and energy consumption of the systems. Puts forward that replacing check valve by electric butterfly valve is in favour of decreasing energy consumption.