Figure 12. Constant flow system

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valves may be either three-way or two-way. As previously discussed, three- way valves require constant water flow, while two-way valves allow the water flow in the system to vary. As flow varies, the pump may simply ride its curve or use a method of flow control such as a variable-speed drive. Refer to the chapter “System Configurations” on page 42 for a detailed discussion of distribution-system options.

Figure 11. Simplified distribution system

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The distribution system may contain other components, such as an expansion tank, control valves, balancing valves, check valves, and an air separator, to name a few. The density, and therefore the volume, of the water in a “closed” chilled-water distribution system varies as it undergoes changes in temperature. The expansion tank allows for this expansion and contraction of water volume.

Pumping arrangements

Variations on three basic pumping arrangements are common. They are referred to as constant flow, primary-secondary (decoupled) flow, and variable-primary flow (VPF). The implications and nuances of each of these is discussed in greater detail in “System Configurations” on page 42.

Constant flow system

When a chiller is on, a constant speed pump dedicated to it is on, and there need not be any other pumps operated in the system (Figure 12). This is a simple system and makes the most sense when there will only be one chiller operated at a time in the system. Challenges with this system arise at part load when chillers are in the parallel arrangement (refer to “Parallel Chillers” on page 42). To solve some of these problems, the chillers can be placed in

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SYS-APM001-EN specifications

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