Used as pressure limiting devices to protect
hydraulic systems and components
BSV is a standard, back pressure independent
safety relief valve, especially designed for
protection of small components against
excessive pressure and as a pilot valve for the
pilot operated internal safety valve, type POV.
BSV is an angle-way safety relief valve which
can operate with a very high back pressure. The
valve is designed to meet the strict quality
demands and safety requirements for
refrigeration installations, specied by the
international classication societies.
As the valve is not dependent on the back
pressure, it is recommended for use as an
internal safety relief valve. However, the valve
can also be used as an external safety relief
valve. The spring housing is tightly sealed to
avoid refrigerant leakage.
The inlet ow diameter of the BSV 8 is 8.0 mm
5
(
⁄16 in.).
The valves can be delivered with set pressures
between 10 and 25 bar (145 and 363 psig).
Standard pressure setting valves having "TÜV
Pressure Setting Certicate" with each valve are
also available.
Features:
• Classication: DNV, BV, EAC etc. To get an
updated list of certication on the products
please contact your local Danfoss Sales
Company.
AI183186419214en-000702
Safety relief valves, Type BSV-8
Media
Refrigerants
Applicable for the refrigerants HCFC, HFC, R717 (Ammonia), R744 (CO2). Flammable hydrocarbons are not
recommended. For further information please contact your local Danfoss Sales Company.
New refrigerants
Danfoss products are continually evaluated for use with new refrigerants depending on market requirements.
When a refrigerant is approved for use by Danfoss, it is added to the relevant portfolio, and the R number of the
refrigerant (e.g. R513A) will be added to the technical data of the code number. Therefore, products for specic
refrigerants are best checked at store.danfoss.com/en/, or by contacting your local Danfoss representative.
BSV is designed as a standard safety relief valve (DIN 3320) which are recommended for refrigeration plants. On a
rise in pressure above the set pressure, the safety relief valve will initially start opening slightly, to minimise the
outlet of refrigerant. If the pressure continues to increase, the valve will open fully. The safety relief valve will be fully
open before the pressure is 10% higher than set pressure, and fully closed before the pressure is 10% below set
pressure.
The valve is recommended as an internal safety relief valve because its function is independent of the back pressure.
The valve can also be used as an external safety relief valve.
Figure 1: Design
Pressure and temperature data
Pressure
Pressure setting range: 10 – 25 bar (145 – 363 psig), For further information please contact your local Danfoss Sales
Company.
The valves are designed for:
Strength test: 43 bar (624 psig)
Leakage safety: 25 bar (363 psig)
Special circumstances such as vibrations (which should be avoided) and oscillating pressure may require an
increased dierence between the operational pressure and the closing pressure.
Pressure setting
The operating pressure of the plant should be at least 15% below the set pressure. This allows a perfect re-seating of
the safety relief valve after having been activated.
Temperature range for BSV used as an external safety relief valve:
-30 °C /+ 100 °C (-22 °F /+ 212 °F)
Temperature range for BSV used as a pilot valve for POV:
-50 °C /+ 100 °C (-58 °F /+ 212 °F)
NOTE:
For temperatures below -30 °C (-22 °F), the valve may not re-seat to a 100% gas tightness when activated.
Housing
Made of special steel approved for low temperature application. Spindle and seat are made of stainless steel, to
ensure precise operation even during extraordinary conditions. The gasket of the valve cone is made of a special
neoprene compound.
To ensure exact operation of the safety relief valve it should be installed with the spring housing upwards. If the
valve is mounted as an internal safety relief valve without any demand for exact opening pressure, the valve may be
tted with the spring housing in other positions. When the valve is mounted, it is important to avoid the inuence
of static, dynamic and thermal stress.
A very precise technique has been applied for the production of the seal. However, this seal can still be damaged, if
dirt is blown from the pipe system into the valve.
Re-calibration/servicing
In certain countries the authorities demand that the valves are checked at least once a year (see local rules).
Discharge function depending of the actual refrigerant (κ) see table 2.
A
0
Flow area of the safety relief valve (mm
2
).
Safety relief valves, Type BSV-8
Control/Identication
After adjustment of the set pressure at Danfoss, the valves are sealed. For that reason Danfoss can only guarantee
correct operation, as long as the seal remains unbroken.
All valves are provided with a metal plate with the following information:
• Flow diameter
• Set pressure
• Date of production
• Production number
• Type approved code
Transport/Handling
The valves are tted with special protection covers and packed in purpose made transportation cartons. It is
important that the cover remains tted around the valve until it is installed.
NOTE:
To ensure the exact and precise operation of the valve it must be handled with care.
Connections
Available with the following connections:
Outside pipe thread T (ISO 228/1)
Figure 3: Connections T
Table 2: T outside pipe thread, (ISO 228/1)
Capacity
The design and construction of the safety relief valve has been tested and approved by TÜV. This test comprises
control of the function of the valve as well as measuring of the capacity, which is the basis of the curves and tables
on the following pages. The values in the table are based on saturated gas.
If e.g. back pressure or superheated gas have to be taken into consideration, the formulas or the Danfoss
computation program Coolselector can be used.
Table 3: Capacity
NOTE:
The discharge capacity of the safety relief valves are based on (IS0 4126‑1/EN 1268‑1 / prEN 1313 6 (1998)).
De-rated coecient of discharge (Kdr = Kd × 0.9), (the
Kdr
is certied by TÜV) see table 1.
K
b
Correction factor for sub-critical ow. (-)
Kb = 1.0 when the back pressure is lower than approx. 0.5 × relieving pressure (Pb < 0.5 × p).
v
Specic volume of the vapour. (m3/kg)
p
set
Set pressure, the predetermined pressure at which a pressure relief valve under operation starts to open (p
set
is indicated on the metal plate on
the safety relief valve). (bar g)
p
atm
Atmospheric pressure. (1 bar)
p
Relieving pressure, p = p
set
× 1.1 + P
atm
(bar a)
Refrigerant
Isentropic exponent [κ]
Discharge function [C]
R22
1.17
2.54
R134a
1.12
2.5
R404A
1.12
2.49
R410A
1.17
2.54
R717 (Ammonia)
1.31
2.64
R744 (CO2)
1.3
2.63
Air
1.4
2.7
R404AR134a
R22
Air (20 °C)
R717
Set pressure
Capacity
Set pressure
R22
R134a
R404A
R717
Air (20 °C)
13 barg
kg/h
540
575
590
240
300
189 psig
lb/min
19.9
21.2
21.6
8.7
11.1
18 barg
kg/h
745
810
825
325
410
261 psig
lb/min
27.5
29.7
30.3
11.9
15
21 barg
kg/h
875
955
970
375
475
305 psig
lb/min
32.2
35.1
35.7
13.8
17.4
25 barg
kg/h
1060
1175
1200
445
560
363 psig
lb/min
38.9
43.24416.4
20.6
Safety relief valves, Type BSV-8
NOTE:
For back pressure higher than 0.5 × p, the Danfoss computer program Coolselector or the above mentioned
standard must be used when calculating the capacity.
Table 5: Properties of Refrigerants
Figure 4: BSV 8, back pressure = atmosphere pressure
Table 6: BSV 8, back pressure = atmosphere pressure
Outside threaded connections: ISO 228/1 Pipe thread
Fittings for connections must be ordered seperately
Fittings for pilot operation
The welding ttings for single mounted safety relief valve must be ordered seper‐
ately
Pressure setting
Standard pressure setting: 2××
210
10 barg (145 psig)
211
11 barg (160 psig)
212
12 barg (174 psig)
213
13 barg (189 psig)
214
14 barg (203 psig)
215
15 barg (218 psig)
216
16 barg (232 psig)
217
17 barg (247 psig)
218
18 barg (261 psig)
219
19 barg (276 psig)
220
20 barg (290 psig)
221
21 barg (305 psig)
222
22 barg (319 psig)
223
23 barg (334 psig)
224
24 barg (348 psig)
225
25 barg (363 psig)
Standard pressure setting with TÜV certicate: 3××
310
10 barg (145 psig)
311
11 barg (160 psig)
312
12 barg (174 psig)
313
13 barg (188 psig)
314
14 barg (203 psig)
315
15 barg (218 psig)
316
16 barg (232 psig)
317
17 barg (247 psig)
318
18 barg (261 psig)
319
19 barg (276 psig)
320
20 barg (290 psig)
321
21 barg (304 psig)
322
22 barg (319 psig)
323
23 barg (334 psig)
324
24 barg (348 psig)
325
25 barg (362 psig)
Safety relief valves, Type BSV-8
Ordering
How to order
The table below is used to identify the valve required.
Please note that the type codes only serve to identify the valves, some of which may not form part of the standard
product range. For further information please contact your local Danfoss Sales Company.
Table 9: Example for type codes
Table 10: Type codes
NOTE:
Where products need to be certied according to speciccertication societies, the relevant information should be
included at the time of order.
The BSV-valves are approved in accordance with the European standard specied in the Pressure Equipment Directive and are CE marked. For further details / restrictions - see Installation guide.
Type
BSV 8
Nominal bore
8 mm (0.315 in.)
Classied for
Fluid group I
Category
IV
Safety relief valves, Type BSV-8
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some or all of these approvals, and certain local approvals may not appear on the list.
Some approvals may change over time. You can check the most current status at danfoss.com or contact your local
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