Pressure Independent Balancing and Control Valves (PIBCVs) from Schneider Electric are now available in North America for improved valve functionality and temperature control in buildings. The automatic balancing valves help create a more stabilized building environment by controlling the pressure and flow of HVAC systems under all occupancy variations and seasonal weather, which improves occupant comfort.The PIBCV assembly shown features an MP131 actuator paired with a DN10 value. Image credit: Schneider Electric

Traditional control valves often allow for a higher capacity flow rate than is needed, a discrepancy that can lead to overflow and abrupt temperature fluctuations in a building’s HVAC system. The result is increased occupant complaints and wasted energy costs for building owners and facility managers. PIBCVs provide a stable hydronic flow independent of changes in system pressure in heating and cooling circuits, creating a more manageable system for facility managers as well as occupants.

When fitted with an actuator, PIBCVs replace manual balancing and motorized control valves with a single valve, thus reducing installation costs. A range of PIBCVs is available to fit a wide variety of applications in building environments and reduce energy consumption by 15-20 percent.