Danfoss AB-QM was the first of its kind control valve for HVAC heating and cooling applications. It is a control valve with automatic flow limitation and built-in differential pressure control functioning over the control valve. The result of this concept is a high performing control valve with a – still - unique valve authority of 100%. The design flow can easily be set to the needed amount by using a 20-100% scale. Simply setting the design flow replaces traditional commissioning processes, gives a much more accurate control and avoids Kv calculations for system designers.
When equipped with a Danfoss actuator, PICVs increase the energy efficiency and improve the indoor climate. The AB-QM is mainly used for air handling units, climate ceilings, fan-coil units and other terminal units in HVAC heating and cooling systems.
Features and benefits
Easy setting and sizing
Selecting the right AB-QM is much less complicated than sizing and selecting conventional control valves. Once the design flow is determined the matching AB-QM can be selected, no additional Kv and authority calculations are required.
100% authority
Having a 100% valve authority increases the control quality and precision, also at low flow requirements. This creates a better comfort in the building, as well as increasing the energy savings.
Perfect control
By providing the right flow at the right time, the AB-QM optimizes chiller and boiler efficiency and reduces pumping costs. In addition, the actuators need to make much less movements, increasing the lifetime value and lowering the Total Cost of Ownership.
New: AB-QM 4.0
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Documents
| Type | Name | Language | Valid for | Updated | Download | File type |
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| Brochure | AB-QM - Millions of reasons to choose the best | English | Multiple | 02 May, 2018 | 5.0 MB | |
| Data sheet | AB-QM 3TP, Flow Checker (DN 40-250) | English | Multiple | 10 May, 2017 | 432.8 KB | |
| Brochure | Application of AB-QM in cruise ships: Significant energy savings and optimal passenger comfort | English | Multiple | 05 Sep, 2014 | 1.8 MB | |
| Brochure | Energy saving solutions for renovation of heating and cooling systems | English | Multiple | 10 Sep, 2014 | 5.9 MB | |
| Brochure | Hotel application brochure | English | Multiple | 03 Sep, 2014 | 654.7 KB | |
| Application guide | HVAC Application guide | English | Multiple | 26 Oct, 2020 | 19.4 MB | |
| Brochure | Hydronic Balancing & Control product overview | English | United Kingdom | 11 Nov, 2014 | 7.1 MB | |
| Brochure | Hydronic Balancing & Control product overview | English | Multiple | 12 Dec, 2016 | 1.1 MB | |
| Case story | NovoCon - outstanding HVAC flexibility after office building renovation | English | Multiple | 28 Sep, 2020 | 960.1 KB |
Tender texts
Drawings
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DXF files for AB-QM DN 10-32, DN 40-50, DN 50-100, DN 125-250
ZIP 158 KBIn this file you can find CAD files (DXF) for AB-QM DN 10-32, DN 40-50, DN 50-100 and DN 125-250 -
RFA files for AB-QM DN 125-250
ZIP 799 KBIn this file you can find REVIT models (RFA) for AB-QM DN 125-250 for versions 2016, 2017 and 2018.
Videos
Case studies
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Building: Office
Application: Hydronic balancing and remote control of 4-pipe heating/cooling change-over system
Challenge: Ensure a flexible to use HVAC system with DGNB sustainability certification
Solution: Digital NovoCon actuator combined with AB-QM control valves and NovoCon CO6 combined with ChangeOver6 as a combination balance the system hydronically, allow remote access via a BMS and control the room temperatures during both heating and cooling operation. -
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Building: Hotel
Application: Hydronic balancing and control for radiator heating and fan coil cooling
Challenge: Establish top level comfort and minimum energy consumption for heating and cooling
Solution: Fan-coil units for cooling; 8 heating risers and radiators equipped with Danfoss products. -
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Katowice Business Centre is a modern office building where Danfoss hydronic balancing solutions are used; AB-QM balancing and control valves in combination with revolutionary NovoCon® actuators.
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The Prime Tower in Zurich is a building of many records. With its 126 meters it is the tallest building in Switzerland with 36 floors and 40,000 square meters accommodating mostly offices. And with its more than 6,000 AB-QM valves it is also one of the biggest heating and cooling installations ever designed and installed by Danfoss.
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At the heart of the new King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh stands the impressive SAMBA head office. The 40-storey building represents a landmark in sustainable architecture and engineering and forms an attractive work space for the 800 people working in the SAMBA Financial Group head office.
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With NovoCon® S Danfoss revolutionizes the way hydronic balancing and HVAC control work together. The first of its kind digital HVAC actuators are directly connected with a Building Management System (BMS). This enables System Integrators to design state-of-art, Internet of Things (IoT) solutions.
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AB-QM 4.0 Pressure Independent Control Valves (PICVs) are the successor of Danfoss AB-QM. They offer best-in-class specifications and easy installation. The scaling- and clogging resistant design secures and outstanding reliability and long lifetime. They fit to the NovoCon S digital actuators. This enables HVAC data collection for e.g. remote commissioning and predictive maintenance, resulting in a lower Total Cost of Ownership.
Software
Danfoss SET 365 software
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