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**Dynamic Balancing Valves (DRVs)** and **Pressure Independent Control Valves

(PICVs)** serve distinct purposes in HVAC systems but share similarities in their
objectives. Here’s a detailed comparison to clarify their concepts:

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### **1. Similarities Between DRVs and PICVs**


- **Purpose:**
- Both are used to ensure optimal flow control in hydronic systems.
- They help maintain energy efficiency and system balance.

- **Flow Regulation:**
- Both adjust the flow rate based on system requirements.

- **System Design:**
- Both are integral to achieving balanced water flow in modern HVAC systems.

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### **2. Differences Between DRVs and PICVs**

| **Feature** | **Dynamic Balancing Valve (DRV)**


| **Pressure Independent Control Valve (PICV)** |
|-----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------
------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **Function** | Balances and regulates the flow to maintain a
constant flow rate or balance between zones. | Combines flow balancing and control
functions in one device. Provides precise flow regardless of system pressure
fluctuations. |
| **Pressure Compensation** | Partially compensates for pressure changes using
internal mechanisms but doesn’t directly control pressure. | Fully pressure-
independent, meaning it maintains a set flow rate despite upstream or downstream
pressure fluctuations. |
| **Flow Balancing** | Requires manual adjustment to set flow rates,
though some models are dynamic. | Balances flow automatically and adjusts
dynamically without manual intervention. |
| **Control Integration** | Focused primarily on balancing, not controlling
temperature or flow dynamically. | Combines control and balancing in one valve;
often integrated with BMS for precise control of terminal units (e.g., fan coils or
radiators). |
| **Applications** | Typically installed at central points (e.g.,
chiller return or building main supply lines) to balance water distribution. |
Installed closer to terminal units (e.g., fan coil units, air handling units) for
precise flow and temperature control. |
| **Adjustment Mechanism** | May include knobs or measuring ports for setting
and checking flow. | Fully automated with preset flow settings that require minimal
manual adjustment. |
| **Energy Efficiency** | Improves energy efficiency by balancing flow but is
less precise than PICVs in dynamic systems. | Maximizes energy efficiency by
automatically adjusting flow based on demand and pressure changes. |

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### **3. When to Use DRVs vs PICVs**

- **DRVs (Dynamic Balancing Valves):**


- Best for balancing large hydronic systems where flow needs to be distributed
evenly between branches or equipment.
- Commonly used at **main supply/return pipes** or near large equipment like
chillers and boilers.

- **PICVs (Pressure Independent Control Valves):**


- Ideal for systems with **variable flow rates**, especially in **terminal
units** like fan coil units, air handling units, or underfloor heating.
- Provides both flow and temperature control in a single device, reducing the
need for separate control valves.

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### **Key Conceptual Difference**


- **DRV:** Focuses on balancing and maintaining consistent flow across the system.
- **PICV:** Combines balancing and pressure-independent flow control with
precision, adjusting dynamically to system pressure and load conditions.

---

### **Which to Use?**


- Use **DRVs** for balancing the overall system flow, typically at centralized
locations.
- Use **PICVs** for precise flow control and balancing at terminal units.

Let me know if you’d like more details or visual comparisons!

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