K-5 System Balance Valves

For plant wide distribution of chilled or tower water, Advantage recommends a system balance valve be installed between the "to process" and the "from process" lines. The use of this valve prevents dead heading of the process pump in load or low flow situations.
Advantage suggests the use of the CASH-ACME Type K-5 angle type back pressure valve.
The K-5 valve is a high capacity angle by-pass regulator or back pressure control valve.
System pressure to be regulated is connected to the bottom (inlet).
The system excess to be returned to the reservoir is connected to the side (outlet) as shown below.

The K-5 can also be used to maintain a certain pressure difference across the process.
The adjustable spring provides for various pressure settings within its range. See capacity information.
Maximum temperature is 400°F.
Type K-5 is available in 1", 1¼", 1½" and 2" sizes.
Features include: bronze body and trim, screwed ends, bottom and side female connection, adjustment spring, and asbestos gaskets.
Type K-5C has a silicone rubber seat disc to provide for tight shut-off.
This valve or an equivalent can be obtained at a local plumbing supply house.
Type K5 Water Capacity Information (gpm)

1"
Set Pressure of 10 PSIG
10% Rise : 21
20% Rise : 24
Set Pressure of 15 PSIG
10% Rise : 26
20% Rise : 32
Set Pressure of 20 PSIG
10% Rise : 29
20% Rise : 37
Set Pressure of 30 PSIG
10% Rise : 34
20% Rise : 45
Set Pressure of 40 PSIG
10% Rise : 38
20% Rise : 50
Set Pressure of 50 PSIG
10% Rise : 40
20% Rise : 53
Set Pressure of 60 PSIG
10% Rise : 43
20% Rise : 56
Set Pressure of 75 PSIG
10% Rise : 48
20% Rise : 63
Set Pressure of 100 PSIG
10% Rise : 52
20% Rise : 67
Set Pressure of 125 PSIG
10% Rise : 56
20% Rise : 70
Set Pressure of 150 PSIG
10% Rise : 60
20% Rise : 72

1-1/4"
Set Pressure of 10 PSIG
10% Rise : 28
20% Rise : 35
Set Pressure of 15 PSIG
10% Rise : 38
20% Rise : 44
Set Pressure of 20 PSIG
10% Rise : 48
20% Rise : 57
Set Pressure of 30 PSIG
10% Rise : 58
20% Rise : 67
Set Pressure of 40 PSIG
10% Rise : 70
20% Rise : 78
Set Pressure of 50 PSIG
10% Rise : 76
20% Rise : 86
Set Pressure of 60 PSIG
10% Rise : 82
20% Rise : 98
Set Pressure of 75 PSIG
10% Rise : 88
20% Rise : 107
Set Pressure of 100 PSIG
10% Rise : 102
20% Rise : 120
Set Pressure of 125 PSIG
10% Rise : 108
20% Rise : 128
Set Pressure of 150 PSIG
10% Rise : 118
20% Rise : 138

1-1/2"
Set Pressure of 10 PSIG
10% Rise : 32
20% Rise : 40
Set Pressure of 15 PSIG
10% Rise : 42
20% Rise : 52
Set Pressure of 20 PSIG
10% Rise : 52
20% Rise : 68
Set Pressure of 30 PSIG
10% Rise : 62
20% Rise : 76
Set Pressure of 40 PSIG
10% Rise : 74
20% Rise : 92
Set Pressure of 50 PSIG
10% Rise : 82
20% Rise : 102
Set Pressure of 60 PSIG
10% Rise : 88
20% Rise : 116
Set Pressure of 75 PSIG
10% Rise : 98
20% Rise : 128
Set Pressure of 100 PSIG
10% Rise : 106
20% Rise : 140
Set Pressure of 125 PSIG
10% Rise : 116
20% Rise : 160
Set Pressure of 150 PSIG
10% Rise : 124
20% Rise : 170

2
Set Pressure of 10 PSIG
10% Rise : 38
20% Rise : 60
Set Pressure of 15 PSIG
10% Rise : 52
20% Rise : 76
Set Pressure of 20 PSIG
10% Rise : 60
20% Rise : 94
Set Pressure of 30 PSIG
10% Rise : 78
20% Rise : 110
Set Pressure of 40 PSIG
10% Rise : 86
20% Rise : 122
Set Pressure of 50 PSIG
10% Rise : 94
20% Rise : 132
Set Pressure of 60 PSIG
10% Rise : 102
20% Rise : 140
Set Pressure of 75 PSIG
10% Rise : 118
20% Rise : 158
Set Pressure of 100 PSIG
10% Rise : 136
20% Rise : 176
Set Pressure of 125 PSIG
10% Rise : 152
20% Rise : 186
Set Pressure of 150 PSIG
10% Rise : 184
20% Rise : 200

Set Pressures are based upon valve discharge into an atmostpheric pressure return line. If return line pressure is significantly higher than atmostpheric pressure then consult fctory for capacity information.

See all Water Capacity Information at Once

K5 Valve Specifications

K-5 installation diagram

For more information on K-5 Valves for Process Cooling Systems call the Advantage Sales Department at 317-887-0729

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