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Steps for measuring temperature using a thermostatic valve

2020-09-07View Original

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  A temperature control valve is a typical application of a flow control valve in the field of temperature control. Its basic principle is to control the outlet temperature of a device by regulating the flow rate of the primary heat (cold) medium at the inlet of heat exchangers, air conditioning units, or other devices that utilize heat or cold. When the load changes, the flow rate is adjusted by changing the valve opening degree in order to counteract the effects of those load fluctuations and restore the temperature to the set value.   The thermostatic valve heating system is designed and calculated based on the maximum heat load required at the lowest recorded outdoor temperature. However, the design temperature of a thermostatic valve is only relevant for a few days during the extremely cold season, which means that the heating system operates at full capacity only for those few days throughout the heating season. Generally speaking, the heat load required to maintain room temperature is much lower than the designed value, and moreover, this heat load is constantly changing. The heat load varies daily throughout the heating season as well. A thermostatic valve can automatically maintain an accurate room temperature as per predetermined settings, unaffected by weather conditions. Install a temperature control valve in each room to ensure that the \"free\" heat generated by sunlight, lighting systems, machinery, and human bodies can be fully utilized, thereby achieving energy savings. Operation steps for temperature measurement of a thermostatic valve: 1. Fix the workpiece to be tested on the holder of the temperature measuring device ; 2. Set the flow switch knob of the valve assembly under test (installed in an exposed manner) to the off position, and turn on the cold and hot water control switches on the temperature measuring device ; 3. After turning on the control switches for cold and hot water supply on the temperature testing machine, set the flow switch knob on the part being tested to the off position, and carefully observe the part in question; there should be no leakage at the connection point between the pressing die and the main body, nor at the outlet where the mixed water exits. If there is leakage at the outlet of the mixed water, it indicates that the positions of the ceramic moving and fixed plates are incorrect, or that ceramic plates in the correct and reverse orientations have been mixed together ; If there is leakage at the connection between the pressure stem and the main body, it indicates that the ceramic moving and stationary elements in the flow switch section of the valve body are not sealed properly, or the \"0\" mark on the stationary element is not sealed adequately ; 4. Turn on the flow control knob, and carefully check each connection for any signs of leakage; if leakage is detected, the workpiece under test should be removed promptly ; 5. Turn the temperature control knob counterclockwise to the highest temperature setting, then turn off the hot water supply valve; at this point, it should be possible to see in the left window that the mixed water flow is also stopped ; 6. Turn the temperature control knob clockwise to the lowest temperature setting, then turn off the cold water supply valve; at this point, the mixed water should also be shut off, as can be seen in the left viewing window. In the event of leakage, the maximum amount of dripping

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