The Powermite Series ANSI Class 250 MT Series three-way valves are
designed to work with any MT Series pneumatic or electronic actuator with a
7/32 inch (5.5 mm) stroke.
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Features
Application
Ordering a Valve
Plus Actuator
Assembly
Product Numbers
• Direct coupled universal bonnet
• Choice of brass or stainless steel trim
• ANSI Leakage Class IV (0.01% of Cv)
A typical application for the Powermite three-way valve is the mixing of hot or
chilled water for convectors, fan coil units, unit conditioners, radiation, reheat
coils, and similar terminal units requiring an actuator that delivers a minimum of
67 pounds force (300N).
To order a complete valve plus actuator assembly from the factory, combine the
actuator prefix code with the suffix of the valve assembly product number. See
Technical Bulletin (TB) 251, (155-306P25) for selection procedure and ordering
codes.
Valve assemblies can be ordered using the numbers in Table 1.
Flow Rate Valve size Product Number
Cv (Kvs) Inch (mm) Brass Trim Stainless Steel Trim
Technical Instructions Powermite 599 Series MT Terminal Unit 3-Way Valves
Body UNS CA 844 bronze or
Spring Range 8-13 psi (55 to 90 kPa)
Canadian Registration Numbers 0H7645.5
-20 to 150
-30 to 66
400
(2758)
200
93
385
(2655)
250
121
365
(2586)
300
149
335
(2300)
350
177
300
(2068)
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Specifications
Material
Operating
Valve size 1/2 inch to 1 inch (15 to 25 mm)
Capacity See Tables 3 and 4 and Figure 1
Body style Globe
Seat style Metal-to-metal
Action 3-way mixing
Valve body rating ANSI Class 250; See Table 2
Stem travel (Stroke) 7/32-inch (5.5 mm)
Forged brass C37700
Body trim See Table 1
Stem Stainless steel ASTM A582 Type 303
Packing Ethylene propylene O-ring
Controlled medium Water, glycol solutions to 50%
Medium temperature range 35°F to 250°F (2°C to 120°C)
Maximum inlet pressure See Table 2
Maximum recommended differential pressure for modulating service
Brass trim 25 psi (173 kPa)
Stainless steel trim 50 psi (345 kPa)
Rangeability
Cv <1 >50:1
Cv >1 >100:1
Close-off pressures See Tables 5 and 6 and Figure 2
Close-off ratings According to ANSI/FCI 70-2
Leakage rate Class IV (0.01% of Cv)
Flow characteristics Linear
Miscellaneous
0C0838.9
Mounting location NEMA 1 (interior only)
Dimensions See Tables 7 and 8 and
Figures 4 and 5
Valve weight See Table 7
Service Kit
Protective black knob to
cover the bonnet and
threads/manual override
Table 2. Body Temperature-Pressure Rating.
Valve Body
Bronze/
Temperature Pressure
°F °C psig (kPa)
Forged Brass
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Size
inch
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Table 3. Maximum Water Capacity - U.S. Gallons per Minute.
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Selection Example
See Figure 1.
Figure 1. Water Capacity Graph.
Select a valve given:
Required flow = 20 gpm.
Desired pressure drop = 5 psi.
Choose a 1-inch (25-mm) valve, Cv 10.
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(15) (0.34< Kvs <1.37)
(15) (2.15< Kvs <3.44)
1/2 0.4< Cv <1.6
(15) (2.15< Kvs <3.44)
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Figure 2. Close-off Pressures.
Table 5. Close-off Pressures for Electro n ic Actuators.
Action
3-way
NC
Upper Port
Valve Size
Inch (mm)
1/2 0.4< Cv <1.6
1/2 2.5< Cv <4
SQS
psi (kPa)
SSC
psi (kPa)
95 (655) 95 (655)
50 (345) 50 (345)
3/4 (20)
40 (276) 40 (276)
1 (25)
NO
Bottom Port
1 (25)
(15) (0.34< Kvs <1.37)
1/2 2.5< Cv <4
3/4 (20)
10 (69) 10 (69)
160 (1103) 95 (655)
85 (586) 55 (379)
70 (482) 40 (276)
1 (25)
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Table 6. Maximum Available Close-off Pressures for Pneumatic Actua to rs.
Action
3-way
NC
Upper port
NO
Bottom port
Valve Size
Inch (mm)
1/2 0.4< Cv <1.6
(15) (0.34< Kvs <1.37)
1/2 2.5< Cv <4
(15) (2.15< Kvs <3.44)
3/4 (20)
1 (25)
1/2 0.4< Cv <1.6
(15) (0.34< Kvs <1.37)
1/2 2.5< Cv <4
(15) (2.15< Kvs <3.44)
3/4 (20)
1 (25)
2-inch Actuator
0 psi (0 kPa)
(with 8 to 13 psi valve)
95 (655)
50 (345)
40 (276)
15 psi (103 kPa)
(with 8 to 13 psi valve)
45 (310)
25 (172)
10 (69)
Operation
As the valve stem moves downward, the flow through the
NO port decreases and the flow through the NC port
increases. As the valve stem moves upward, the flow
through the NO port increases and the flow through the
NC port decreases.
In the event of power failure, a spring return actuator
returns the valve to its normal position. Non-spring return
actuators will hold the last commanded position. See the
Technical Instructions of the various actuators for
additional information.
Figure 3.
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Sizing
Mounting and
Installation
The sizing of a valve is important for correct system operation. An undersized valve will
not have sufficient capacity at maximum load. An oversized valve can initiate cycling, and
the seat and throttling plug can be damaged because of the restricted opening. Correct
sizing of the control valve for actual expected conditions is considered essential for good
control.
The following variables must be determined:
The medium to be controlled: water, etc.
The maximum inlet temperature and pressure of the medium at the valve.
The pressure differential that will exist across the valve under maximum load demand.
The maximum capacity the valve must deliver.
The maximum line pressure differential the valve actuator must close against.
See Application Bulletin (AB)-1 Control Valve Selection and Sizing (155-285) for further
recommendations.
See Tables 3 and 4 for valve capacities.
Install the valve so that the flow follows the direction of the arrow indicated on the valve
body.
For best performance, install the valve assembly with the actuator above the valve body.
The valve and actuator can be installed in any position between vertical and horizontal.
It is not recommended to install the valve assembly so that the actuator is below
horizontal or upside down.
Service
Allow sufficient space for servicing the valve and actuator. See Table 7 for valve body
dimensions. See Figure 5 and Table 8 for dimensions of the service envelope
recommended around the actuator.
NOTE: Instructions for field mounting an actuator, wiring diagrams, and start-up
are covered in the Technical Instructions and Installation Instructions for
each actuator.
Replace the valve if inoperable.
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Dimensions
See Table 7 for valve body dimensions. The letters in Figure 5 refer to the valve
centerline to top of actuator, width of the actuator, and service envelope dimensions in
Table 8.
Figure 4. 3-Way Valve Body.
Table 7. 3-Way Valve Dimensions.
Valve Size
inch (mm)
1/2
(15)
3/4
(20)
1
(25)
A
2-3/4
(70)
3-1/4
(83)
3-7/8
(98)
B
2-15/16
(74)
3-9/16
(90)
3-15/16
(99)
C
1-5/16
(33)
1-5/16
(33)
1-9/16
(39)
Weight
lb-(kg)
1.10
(0.5)
1.44
(0.65)
2.20
(1.0)
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Table 8. Dimensions of the Actuators and Recommended Service Envelope.