Assures optimal oil temperature control in refrigeration systems
ORV are 3-way industrial valves for maintaining
a constant oil temperature in gas compressor
systems, by mixing hot and cold oil in the
lubricating system of e.g. screw or turbo type
compressors.
The ORV valves are with few components and
with extended cylindrical connections, to
ensure ease of installation and service.
• Butt-weld (DIN, ANSI) or socket weld (SOC)
connection.
• No manual adjustment.
• Plug and Play design.
• Optimised ow characteristics.
• Robust design.
• High resistance against vibrations or shock.
• Can be mounted in any direction.
• Easy to dismantle and service when required.
• Classication: DNV, CRN, BV, EAC etc. To get
an updated list of certication on the
products please contact your local Danfoss
Sales Company.
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B
A
C
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C
A
B
Temperature regulating valve, type ORV
Functions
Mixing operation
ORV valve can work as a mixing or diverting valve. The ORV temperature regulating valve utilises high coecient of
thermal expansion of wax to create the internal movement necessary to have a cold and a hot inlet mixing to a
common outlet. The outlet temperature corresponds to the nominal temperature of the thermostatic element.
The valve house has three ports:
• Port A is used for the common outlet
• Port B is for the hot inlet
• Port C is for the cold inlet
When the compressor unit is cold at start up, the thermostatic element will be contracted to let the full ow from
port B pass until the nominal temperature (-12 °C / 10°F) is reached (Figure 1: Valve house(g. 1.1)). The thermostatic
element will then begin to extract to let the outlet become a mixture of hot and cold oil.
When the nominal temperature is reached, the element is positioned in approximately half open position (Figure 1:
Valve house(g. 1.2)). If the temperature is reaching approximately the nominal temperature plus 5 °C / 9 °F, the
thermostatic element has been extracted to its fully open position (Figure 1: Valve house(g. 1.3)). In this position
the oil temperature will only come from the cold inlet port (C) from oil cooler.
Figure 1: Valve house
From Figure 1: Valve house, it can be seen how the sleeve on the element is sliding in a vertical direction. The
thermostatic element is kept in position by a spring.
Diverting operation
Diverting operation is similar to the mixing operation. It is carried out with separation in to two of the uid with
single temperature. Due to that the temperature on the inlet is very stable fact the regulation is very smooth. The
inlet temperature would correspond to the nominal temperature of the thermostatic element.
The valve house has three ports:
• Port A is used for the common inlet
• Port B is for the cold outlet
• Port C is for the warm outlet
The diverting operation otherwise is similar to the mixing operation.
Refrigerants:
Applicable to HC, HCFC, HFC, R717 (Ammonia) and R744 (CO2).
For further information please refer to installation instruction for ORV.
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.
The upper left curve shows the viscosity of dierent grades of oil as a function of the temperature. The viscosity is
continued into the upper right curve where the 17 m3/h must be found. The line is drawn vertically downwards into
the capacity table for the ORV valve models.
As shown two selections can be made:
Either ORV 40 H2 with pressure drop at approx. 0.56 bar or ORV 50 H2 with pressure drop at 0.42 bar.
The nal selection will depend on the available pressures in the system. If the pressures are low (or can be low at
certain loads) the ORV 50 H2 might be preferred. If the pressures are constantly available the pipe dimension may
be taken into account and the ORV 40 H2 might be preferred.
The upper left curve shows the viscosity of dierent grades of oil as a function of the temperature. The viscosity is
continued into the upper right curve where the 75 USgal/min. must be found. The line is drawn vertically
downwards into the capacity table for the ORV valve models.
The nal selection will depend on the available pressures in the system. If the pressures are low (or can be low at
certain loads) the ORV 2" H2 might be preferred. If the pressures are constantly available the pipe dimension may be
taken into account and the ORV 1½" H2 might be preferred.
Material specication
Figure 6: ORV 25-80
Table 3: Material and parts list
(1)
(1)
The thermostatic element may look dierently from one shown on the picture. All types of thermostats used by Danfoss have the same
The thermostatic element may look dierently from one shown on the picture. All types of thermostats used by Danfoss have the same
function, temperature setting and P-band.
Nominal size in mm
(valve size measured on the connection
diameter)
Available connections
DIN
ANSI
SOC25XXX40XXX50XXX65X
X80X
X
Connection
A
D
SOC
Butt weld connection: ANSI
Butt weld connection: DIN
Socket welding
Valve housing
3-WAY
3-WAY
Thermostat
Code no.
Thermostat 43 °C /110 °F
ORV 25 and ORV 40 H1
148H3466
ORV 40 and ORV 50 H2
148H3467
ORV 65 and ORV 80 H3
148H3468
(1)
Thermostat 49 °C /120 °F
ORV 25 and ORV 40 H1
148H3463
ORV 40 and ORV 50 H2
148H3464
ORV 65 and ORV 80 H3
148H3465
(1)
Thermostat 60 °C /140 °F
ORV 25 and ORV 40 H1
148H3469
ORV 40 and ORV 50 H2
148H3470
ORV 65 and ORV 80 H3
148H3471
(1)
Thermostat 77 °C /170 °F
ORV 25 and ORV 40 H1
148H3472
ORV 40 and ORV 50 H2
148H3473
ORV 65 and ORV 80 H3
148H3474
(1)
Complete valve housing including gasket and guide ring but without thermostat
Code no.
ORV 25 DIN H1
148H3399
ORV 25 SOC H1
148H3400
ORV 25 ANSI H1
148H3401
ORV 40 DIN H1
148H3361
ORV 40 DIN H2
148H3402
ORV 40 SOC H2
148H3403
OVR 40 ANSI H1
148H3404
Temperature regulating valve, type ORV
Ordering
Type codes
Table 9: ORV valve type and size
IMPORTANT:
Where products need to be certied according to speciccertication societies or where higher pressures are
required, the relevant information should be included at the time of ordering.
Ordering ORV valves from the parts programme
Example:
ORV 40 DIN H2 49 °C /120 °F:
Thermostat element and cover gasket code number 148H3464 and
Complete valve housing code number 148H3402
Table 10: ORV parts programme
(1)
(1)
For valve housing size H3 the code number includes two H2 thermostats.
For valve housing size H3 the code number includes two H2 thermostats.
NOTE:
The thermostat code numbers do not include guide ring.
Gasket and guide ring are included when ordering the complete valve housing but can also be ordered separately
as spare parts.
ORV valves are approved according to the European standard specied in the Pressure Equipment Directive and are CE
marked. For further details / restrictions - see Installation Instruction.
File name
Document type
Document topic
Approval authority
RU Д-DK.БЛ08.В.00191_18
EAC Declaration
Machinery & Equipment
EAC
0045 202 1204 Z 00354 19 D 001(00)
Pressure - Safety Certicate
-
TÜV
RU Д-DK.РА01.B.72054_20
EAC Declaration
PED
EAC
033F0685.AK
EU Declaration
EMCD/PED
Danfoss
TS271067J-2023
Manufacturing Permission
TSG
AQSIQ
033F0691.AE
Manufacturers Declaration
RoHS
Danfoss
033F0686.AH
Manufacturers Declaration
PED
Danfoss
033F0691.AE
Manufacturers Declaration
RoHS
Danfoss
19.10325.266
Marine - Safety Certicate
-
RMRS
Temperature regulating valve, type ORV
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