PIC-V, MVP & PIM

Recommended Applications:

Where balancing at reduced loads is needed, such as office buildings, schools or hotels
Where temperature variance can not be risked, such as hospitals, laboratories or prisons
Where longer actuator life is required
Where the primary variable flow system needs to be optimized

Absolute Control. Optimized Efficiency.

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How Does Flow Change?

Flow (Q) changes as pressure (P) and/or open area (A) changes. This is represented with the simple formula:

Q = A*P Where:
Q = Flowrate in gpm; A = Open Area; P= Pressure Differential

Flow Change with a Traditional Actuated Valve

In a traditional Actuated Ball Valve or Actuated Globe Valve
as the pressure (P) changes in the system the flowrate (Q)

Flow (GPM)
changes through the valve. If the zone was satisfied and now
the flow changed the actuator now needs to respond to this
change by opening or closing the valve. This leads to hunting
and is a big reason occupants complain about the room
temperature.

Pressure Differential (PSID)

Different color curves represent different actuated valve positions

Flow Change with Flow

Limiting and Actuated
Valve
In a system with flow limiting cartridge
as the pressure (P) drop increases,
the open area (A) in the cup
Flow (GPM)

decreases so the result is no flow (Q)

change. The only way to increase the
flow is to modulate the control valve.

Pressure Differential (PSID)

Flow Change with Pressure

Independent Valve
If you maintain a constant pressure (P) drop AND a
Flow (GPM)

constant area (A) the flow (Q) remains unchanged.

Q= A*P
The actuator rotation moves the horizontal fixed flow line
up or down to provide temperature control modulation.
Simultaneously, flow control is maintained along the
horizontal portion of the graph within the minimum &
maximum differential pressure limits when the pressure in
the system changes. Pressure Differential (PSID)

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How Does Flow Affect T?

T is the temperature difference across the BTU/Hr = 500 x gpm x T

{
chiller. If we can increase the water T, we can
= 500 x 500 x 2 (low T)
maximize chiller capacity and reduce pumping
requirements. = 500 x 200 x 5 (low T)

500,000
Increase your T, reduce your flowrate, same = 500 x 100 x 10 (moderate T)
heat transfer!
= 500 x 50 x 20 (good T)

= 500 x 33 x 30 (excellent T)

What Causes Low T ? What prevents low T ?

Loads increase Loads increase
Normal Expected Events

Valves open Valves open

Pump speed increases Pump speed increases

Oversized valves are now overflowing PI valves maintain the FLOW to the load

T is lowered T is maximized
TOTAL FLOW CONTROL is required!

Balanced sequence of events using

Pressure Independent Valves -
Unfortunate sequence of events

More chillers and pumps turn on Fewer chillers and pumps are used
NO FLOW CONTROL

Flow increases Flow is unchanged and matched to the load

T is lowered again T maximized

Chiller output capacity is reduced Chiller output capacity is increased

Efficienty is reduced (higher kW/Ton) Efficienty is increased (lower kW/Ton)

Pressure independent control valves do not allow a change in flow rate when the
pressure differential across the valve changes.
Only a change in the load will cause a change in the flow rate
A change in P will not cause flow change
Flow, coil output, and controlled temperature remain stable
Pressure independent control valves balance to the load

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Features & Benefits

Save valuable time by eliminating Cv selection in the PICV: Field repairable. Both actuated stem and
valve selection process. Simply choose the smallest cartridge can be changed without removing valve from line.
Pressure Independent Valve that satisfies the flow Flow rate can be determined by reading valve position
requirements and you will have valve authority. on top of actuator.
Control flow exactlyespecially at reduced loads or loads MVP: Valve position can be sent back to control
less than design. system so flow can be automatically calculated.
Control flow exactlyno overflow or underflow at coils Simple retrofitno need to know exact flow requirement.
ever.
Simple retrofitno balancing required with pressure
Lower system energy costs through efficient heat independent flow control.
transfer by providing relief from many causes of low T
at coils. Eliminates balancing valves.

Increase actuator life expectancyless valve and actuator Provide more cooling from existing chillers as opposed
movement needed to maintain set point since pressure to buying additional or new chillers.
changes are compensated for by the diaphragm cartridge Multifunction housing reduces piping and installation time
assembly instead of by actuator position changes. as well as number of components required.
PIC-V: Actuator uses full 90 stroke, eliminating P/T test ports standard for checking and testing valve
installation error in field. MVP: Actuator uses six full 360 and coil temperature and pressure.
rotations assuring flow accuracy.
Eliminate reverse return piping, oversized main piping, and
undersized branch piping hydronic strategies.

Valve Operation
When conventional 2way valves in variable flow systems open or close, it causes a
pressure change to other valves in the system.

Pressure Independent Control Valves (the MVP, PIM-V and the PIC-V valves) maintain
the required flow rate regardless of these pressure changes.

The actuator modulates the Pressure Independent Control Valve to a required fixed flow
based on load (or zone) requirements, independent of pressure. When the zone is satisfied
the actuator stops rotating and the valve is now set at optimum flow. If the system pressure
changes the internal diaphragm compensates for the pressure change and maintains
constant flow rate without cycling by the actuator. The flow does not change until the
control system tells the actuator to change the valve position based on load changes.

MVP This stable flow means less work for the actuator, and actuator life is therefore increased.

Pressure Independent Control Valves can limit the flow rate to almost an infinite number
of flow rates below the specified maximum, providing balancing at any point below and
including the maximum flow rate.

PIC-V

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PICV Section View

BlowOutSafetyRetainer/ Actuator and Plate Can Be Union End Connection:
Replaceable Stem: Rotated After Mounting: Available with Male, Female
Actuated ball stem can be easily Valve can be installed in Threaded or Sweat.
and safely replaced while the valve confined spaces. Makes
is installed in the pipe line. wiring the actuator easier.
(Patent Pending) Plastic Mounting Plate,
Extensions and Handle:
Diaphragm Pressure Do not corrode in chilled
Compensating Cartridge: water applications. Reduce
Spring and diaphragm move heat transfer to actuator in
according to pressure hot water applications.
differential, maintaining a
constant pressure drop across
the ball.

Isolation:
Manual Ball Valve to isolate
coil or valve for maintenance
Combination Pressure/
Temperature Test Port/
Patented Optimizer
Positive Shut Off: Air Vent:
Parabolic Flow Insert:
Accurate control of fluid Enable easy pressure
Provides Equal Percentage
through coils, no leak by even differential readings as well
Control and limits the flow
at low flow rates.. as air to be vented.
to zone set point with +/- 5%
(Patent Pending)
accuracy.
Sizes available: No Cv sizing is required.
1/2 to 3 U.S. Patent #5,937,890.
Flow rate: 1.5 to 95 GPM
Patented Seal and Universal Mounting
O-Rings: Plate:
Reduce torque required to One mounting plate can be
Manual Operation: rotate ball (less than 35 in used with all manufacturers
Valve can be operated in the lbs), reducing actuator size. actuators, including Griswold
event of a power failure. U.S. Patent #6,948,699. Controls actuator.
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Ultimate flexibility...mix and match to meet your exact need!

PIM Module PIM-V
The Griswold Controls universal pressure regulator Use the PIM Module with the Griswold Controls
(PIM) can be used with many different valves to provide Unimizer - Actuated Ball Valve for a true Pressure
pressure independent performance, from manual valves Independent Valve.
to actuated valves. The PIM module can also be used to
maintain a constant pressure differential across a branch
Benefits:
or anything that needs to be independent of pressure
changes. All the benefits of an actuated PI valve at a
fraction of the price
Benefits: Maintain constant flow regardless of pressure
changes in system
Maintain a constant pressure drop across any
Prevent over flow and under flow in system
valve, branch or equipment including products
Improve system delta T and therefore
already in service. Can also be combined with
reduce flow required
other valves from Griswold Controls.
Extend actuator life
+/-5% accuracy through the entire pressure range
Use any 1/4 turn LOW torque actuator
Operates automatically off system pressure, no
No actuator to program or set up
electronics required
Control flow up to 165gpm with the 3 valve, 365
Available in 3, 4 and 6 size with Flanged or
gpm with the 4 valve and 505 gpm with the 6
Grooved End connections
valve
Adjustable pressure drop range of 2-25 psi

Figure 1 PIM Module Figure 3 PIM-V

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PICV Section View - Three Valves, One Body

The Pressure Independent valves can be described as multiple valves in one housing. All Pressure Independent valves
have a pressure regulating section of the valve that regulates the pressure differential across the Actuated Valve Section.
The pressure differential is maintained by a diaphragm and a spring. The Actuated Valve section is a variable orifice
device adjusted by the actuator during load condition changes. This is similar to a modulating control valve in a traditional
system. The diaphragm and spring react to pressure changes in the system and regulate the pressure differential across
the Actuated Valve Section so that flow is held constant.

Isolation DP Actuated
Section Regulator Control
Valve
Section

Water exits Water enters

valve - valve - pressure
pressure is high
is low
Upstream high
pressure sensing
port transfers
pressure through
this channel

When inlet pressure changes, the pressure at the top of the diaphragm also changes. This alters the low pressure area under
the diaphragm so that the pressure drop across the ball remains constant. A constant PSID means a constant flow rate!

STEM GPM
To determine the PIC-V flowrate:
100% 1.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 9.0 11.0 15.0
All PIC-V valves are
95% 1.0 2.0 3.8 5.8 7.0 6.8 9.9 15.0
installed with a 90
90% 1.1 2.0 3.6 5.1 6.9 6.5 7.0 15.4
actuator. Using the
85% 1.1 1.9 3.1 4.5 6.2 5.9 6.2 13.8
chart supplied with
80% 1.1 1.7 2.8 4.0 5.6 5.5 5.5 8.5
every valve, the end
75% 0.99 1.5 2.5 3.4 4.9 4.8 4.9 6.7
user (or the control
70% 0.84 1.3 2.3 2.9 4.2 4.3 4.2 6.1 system) can determine
65% 0.72 1.2 2.1 2.4 3.6 3.7 3.8 5.4 the flow rate based on
60% 0.62 1.0 2.0 2.0 3.1 3.2 3.2 4.7 the actuator position.
55% 0.50 0.94 1.8 1.8 2.8 2.8 2.7 4.2 For a modulating
50% 0.40 0.86 1.5 1.6 2.3 2.3 2.1 3.6 actuator the actuator
45% 0.38 0.69 1.3 1.4 1.8 1.8 1.7 3.1
position can be sent back to the control system so that
40% 0.34 0.58 0.97 1.0 1.4 1.5 1.2 2.6
flowrate can be determined.
35% 0.28 0.48 0.65 0.72 0.98 1.2 0.82 2.1
30% 0.20 0.34 0.37 0.43 0.58 0.85 0.46 1.6 This can be used for flow verification for LEED
25% 0.18 0.19 0.23 0.21 0.30 0.57 0.21 1.2 requirements or flow measurement during
20% 0.17 0.14 0.15 0.12 0.17 0.35 0.14 0.71 commissioning.
15% 0.17 0.16 0.09 0.12 0.14 0.20 0.10 0.19
10% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
5% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Closed 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

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PIC-V Valve Flow Rates MVP Valve Flow Rates

CLOSE- MODEL SIZE CONTROL MAXIMUM LOWEST MAX
MODEL PSID
SIZE OFF GPM NO RANGE FLOW SETTING GPM
NO RANGE
PSID PSID GPM
1/2, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 2
3-35
3/4, 1 5.0, 6.0, 7.0 MVP31 21/2 4.5 87 113 40.7
PICVO 3
8.0, 9.0, 10.0,
3/4, 1 6-35 2
11.0, 15.0
MVP32 21/2 5.1 87 157 56.3
1L, 4-50 10, 15, 20 3
1-1/4, MVP41 3
1-1/2 4.5 87 149 55.4
PICV1 5-50 25,30 4
MVP42 3
1-1/4, 5.1 87 225 75.0
6.5-50 100 35 4
1-1/2
MVP51 5
4.5 87 369 103
4-58 25, 30, 35 6
1-1/2L, MVP52 5
2, 5.1 87 468 113
6-58 40, 45, 50 6
2-1/2,
PICV2 3 MVP62 8
55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 5.1 87 1220 146
7-58 10
80, 85
2,
1
2 valves require a 2 threaded adapter, purchased separately.
2-1/2, 11-58 95
3

PIM-V Valve Flow Rates

CLOSE-
MODEL PSID
SIZE OFF GPM
NO RANGE
PSID

6-60 127

3 7-60 139

8-60 165

7-60 230

PIM-V 60
4 9-60 309

12-60 365

4-60 350

All Griswold Pressure Independent Valves

6 4.5-60 420
are easy to install without the use of
3-60 505
cranes or other heavy equipment

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SAVINGS
PI VALVE or FLOW LIM-
EXPENSE MANUAL
ITING
Valve $139* $201
Manual:Balancing Labor/PI Valve: Verification Labor (@$75/hr) $50 (40 min) $12 (10 min)
Installation Labor (@$75/hour) $20 (15 min) $10 (7 min)
TOTAL INSTALLED COST $209 $223
Only a 6% premium for PI technology!
After the money is spent
Does your system maintain flow at full load?? ? YES
Will it limit flow when system pressure changes? NO! YES
Can it help improve chiller T? NO! YES
Does it reduce operational energy costs? NO! YES
*Includes manual valve and modulating control valve

CASE STUDY -
NEW CONSTRUCTION
David Braley Athletic Center, McMaster University (Hamilton, Ontario)
400 Tons total capacity
11 Pressure Independent Valves added
Coils selected for design of 18F
System has been observed to run effectively at 24 gpm-10% design flow
T recorded as high as 31F
Booster pumps rarely used
Annual Savings ~$8,000USD

CASE STUDY - RETROFIT

Vancouver International Airport:
2000 Tons total capacity (Primary/Secondary)
Low T @ 7F
Customer complaints about air temperature
25 Pressure Independent Valves added (AHUs)
CHW Set Point changed from 43F to 40F
Bypass Line - Bi-directional flow meter added
Bypass Line - Check valve removed
T Increased to 21F
Pump flow reduced by 66%
Standby chillers turned off
Customer complaints eliminated
Annual Savings ~$39,500 USD

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Model Number

Standard Fields
PIC-V 1/2" to 3"
P I C 1 3 E E 2.0 5 0
Select a Valve Size: 0=1/2" to 1"; 1=1" L to 11/2"; 2=1 to 1/2 L to 3
Select a PSID Control Range: 1=2.9 to 20; 2=2.9 to 60; 3=5.8 to 60

1
FIXED END OR UNION END UNION END ONLY 1
VALVE FEMALE THREADED FEMALE SWEAT MALE THREADED
PIC0 1/2=E; 3/4=F; 1=G 2 3/8=K; 1/2=L; 3/4=M; 1=N 1/2"=H, 3/4"=I, 1"=J
PIC1 1"=G, 11/4"=P, 11/2"=Q 1"=N, 11/4"=K, 11/2"=W 1/2"=H, 3/4"=I, 1"=J, 11/4"=S, 11/2"=T
1"1/4=P3, 11/2"=Q, 2=R2
PIC2 11/4=K3; 11/2=W4; 2=Y 1=J; 11/4=S; 11/2=T; 2=U
21/2=S5, 3"=T5
For fixed end by fixed end fill in 2nd digit with an X
1 Select the fixed end first and the union end second.
2 Tailpiece not available for this size. Male tailpiece used with coupling.
3 Fixed end not available for this size. Union tailpiece only. A fixed end with sweat adapter can be used as a substitute.
4 Sweat Fixed end not available for this size. A fixed end with sweat adapter can be used as a substitute.
5 21/2 and 3 is available only with fixed ends.

MODEL
SIZE FLOWS
NO
1/2, 3/4, 1 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0
PICV0
3/4, 1 8.0, 9.0, 10.0, 11.0, 15.0
1L, 1-1/4, 10, 15, 20
1-1/2 PICV1 25,30
1-1/4, 1-1/2 35
25, 30, 35
1-1/2L, 2,
40, 45, 50
2-1/2,3 PICV2
55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85
2, 2-1/2,3 95

Insert Actuator Model Number. If Actuator is supplied by others, insert 1 for

Neptronic, 2 for Johnson Controls, 3 for Invensys, 4 for Honeywell, 5 for T= Optional
Siemens, 6 for Belimo, 7 for KMC Controls, 8 for ELODrive 3 x 3 Aluminum Hanging ID Tag

MVP 21/2" to 10" Standard Fields

M V P 3 1 B 2
Select a Valve Size: 3=2-1/2"3", 4=3"4", 5=5"6", 6=8-10

Select a PSID Control Range: 1=4.5 87 PSID (Not Available on 8/10)

2=5.1 87 PSID 3=7.3 87 High Flow (3/4 only)

Select Actuator: 1=Position Display (Non-Failsafe)

2=Failsafe & Position Display
5=BACnet Position Display (Non-Failsafe)
6=BACnet Failsafe & Position Display

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PIM-V 3 to 6 Standard Fields

P I M V
Select a Housing Size: : J=3, K=4, L=6

Select End Connection Style: G=Grooved End x Grooved

End; F=Flanged End x Flanged End

Insert Actuator Model Number. If

Actuator is supplied by others,
insert 4 for Honeywell and 5 for
Siemens, 6 for Belimo and 7 for
KMC Controls. 85 in-lb actuators are
required for all sizes.

FLOWRANGE T= Optional 3 x 3 Aluminum

Hanging ID Tag
SIZE MODEL NO FLOWS

PIMVJ 6-60 A
PIMVJ 7-60 B
PIMVJ 8-60 C
PIMVK 7-60 D
PIMVK 9-60 E
PIMVK 12-60 F
PIMVL 4-60 G
PIMVL 4.5-60 H
PIMVL 3-60 J

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 Standard and Custom Coil Piping Packages
48 Hour Standard Coil Piping Packages
Griswold Controls Coil Piping Package program includes In addition, options such as hoses and extension kits can be
over 900 standard packages. Engineers do not have to easily added, but similarly this will increase the lead time.
design or detail the various elements that are required at the Standard packages offer:
supply and return end of each coil. They can just select one
of Griswold Controls standard packages, which are available

We also offer downsized components to the automatic
temperature control as a standard package. Standard Timely delivery
packages up to 2 ship within 48 hours after the order is Variety of options available: downsized automatic
received direct to the job site, preassembled and ready to temperature control, extra pressure / temperature ports,
install. If variations to the standard packages are necessary and the inclusion of Griswold Controls Automizer and
they can be readily accommodated, but they will affect the Unimizer temperature control valves.
48 hour ship time.

Custom Coil Piping Packages

Griswold Controls offers custom packages in line sizes connections and can include balancing valves, strainers,
from 21/2 thru 8. The components can be shipped loose
or assembled and shipped on a skidyour choice. These of options are also available for customized packages,
including the addition of hoses and extension kits.

Terminal Units 1/2 to 2 Air Handling Units 2 to 3 Equipment Rooms 4 to 8

Standard 2way IRIS Custom 3way 3UF Custom 2way 3WR

Package with Unimizer Package with Unimizer Package with Unimizer
Isolator
S with
Isolator 20Mesh
S with Strainer,
20mesh strainer, YStrainer with Butterfly and YStrainer with Butterfly Valve
PT, and Drain Valve
PT and drain valve Drain Valve
drain valve Tee
Tee connection
Connection

UnionUnion
withwith air vent
Air Vent Tee
TeeConnection
connection

Butterfly Valve on Bypass
3Way Unimizer

2Way2Way Unimizer (with any
Unimizer 3Way
3WayUnimizer
Unimizer
3Way Unimizer
(withstandard actuator)
any standard actuator) Flanged Valve with
valve Wafer Valve with Butterfly Valve
Isolator R with Automatic Flow Butterfly Valve
control
Control cartridge
Cartridge andand two
two PTPT valves
valves
Accessory Flanges with PTs Accessory Flanges with PTs
Accessory Flanges with PTs

Griswold Controls Representative

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