Thermostatic expansion valves
for ammonia Type TEA
Regulate and monitor ammonia and uorinated refrigerants
in industrial refrigeration systems
Thermostatic expansion valves regulate the
injection of refrigerant liquid into evaporators.
Injection is controlled by the refrigerant
superheat.
Therefore the valves are especially suitable for
liquid injection in „dry“ evaporators where the
superheat at the evaporator outlet follows the
evaporator load proportionally.
Features:
• Large temperature range: -50 °C – +30 °C Can
be used in both freezing and refrigeration
systems
• External superheat setting Can be matched to
all evaporators to give optimum evaporator
utilization
• Patented double contact bulb Fast and easy
to install. Good temperature transfer from
tube to bulb
• 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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Thermostatic expansion valves for ammonia, Type TEA
Functions
TEA is equipped with interchangeable orice assembly and thermostatic element. TEA is built up of three
interchangeable main components:
• Thermostatic element (1)
• Orice assembly (2)
• Valve body (3), with ange connections
The valve has external equalization. A separate outlet orice assembly (10) is for use with TEA 20-1 (3.5 kW) only.
The double contact bulb gives fast and precise reaction to temperature changes in the evaporator suction line, even
with much reduced evaporator load. It also makes tting the bulb quick and easy. The valves are able to withstand
the eects that normally occur with hot gas defrosting.
The movement of the setting spindle is transferred by a gearwheel mechanism that ensures smooth superheat
setting. The throttling section of the orice assembly has a long operating life, the valve cone and seat being made
of a special alloy steel with particularly good wear qualities.
NOTE:
The TEA is not able to close completely tight. Consequently a solenoid valve is needed to shut o liquid supply
when systems stops.
Media
Refrigerants
Refrigerant R717 - NH3(Ammonia)
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.
Thermostatic expansion valves for ammonia, Type TEA
Ordering
Figure 4: TEA
Table 3: Ordering
(1)
(1)
The rated capacity is the valve capacity at -15 °C evaporating temperature and +32 °C condensing temperature. The capacities are based on
The rated capacity is the valve capacity at -15 °C evaporating temperature and +32 °C condensing temperature. The capacities are based on
approx. 4 K subcooling ahead of valve.
approx. 4 K subcooling ahead of valve.
(2)
(2)
The lter is supplied with gaskets, bolts and nuts.
The lter is supplied with gaskets, bolts and nuts.
NOTE:
Subcooling of the liquid in front of the valve is essential for the function of the valve. Lack of subcooling will lead to
malfunction of the valve, and increased wear on the orice.
Thermostatic expansion valves for ammonia, Type TEA
NOTE:
Subcooling ∆t = 4K ahead of the valve.
Example
Table 6: Temperature and cooling data
If the pressure drop Δp1 across pipelines, etc. is calculated, for example, as 0.5 bar, the eective pressure drop across
the thermostatic valve becomes
Δp = pc − pe − p1
Δp = 12.4 − 1.9 − 0.5 = 10 bar.
Now, from the capacity table at an evaporating temperature te = -20 °C and Δp = 10 bar, the capacity is 267 kW.
The column on the far left of this point gives the valve designation: TEA 85-85.
The ordering table gives the code no. for TEA 85-85: 068G6009.
Generally, the maximum capacity of a valve is approx. 20% higher than the value given in the table.
If a dierent capacity is subsequently required, a separate orice assembly with a suitable rated capacity can be
ordered to replace the one tted in the installed valve.
Thermostatic expansion valves for ammonia, Type TEA
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