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R e s i d e n t i a l D i g i t a l P a c k a g e d U n i t s G T- P B S e r i e s - 6 0 H z P u ro n
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Multiple Unit Piping and Flushing
Often projects require more than one heat pump. Where
possible, it makes sense for multiple units to share a common
ground loop. Common ground loops for multiple units bring
new challenges including the need to avoid backward
fl
ow
through inactive units, increased pumping requirements,
and more complex
fl
ushing needs. Three types of multiple
unit systems are described below along with guidelines for
installation of each type.
Integrated Variable Speed Water Flow Control technology
is a great assist for systems with multiple units. Integrated
Variable Speed Water Flow Control is available in three
different con
fi
gurations:
1. Internal variable-speed pump
2. Internal modulating valve for closed loops
3. Internal modulating valve for open loops
The internal modulating valve for open loops version should
never be used on closed loops.
The internal variable speed pump version of Integrated
Variable Speed Water Flow Control includes an internal
Magna variable speed circulator controlled by the DXM2
microprocessor, internal 3-way
fl
ushing valves, an internal
bladder type expansion tank, and front-mounted pressure
ports that allow access to the pressure drop across the
coaxial heat exchanger only. The Magna pump includes
an internal check valve. The pump curve for the Magna
circulator is shown in Figure 13. The internal expansion tank
will operate as a pressure battery for the geothermal system.
It will absorb
fl
uid from the loop when loop pressure rises
and inject
fl
uid into the loop when loop pressure falls. In this
way the expansion tank will help to maintain a more constant
loop pressure and avoid
fl
at loops due to seasonal pressure
changes in the loop.
When using the internal variable speed pump as the loop
pump in multiple unit installations it is important to ensure
that the variable speed pump can provide adequate
fl
ow
through the heat pump against the loop head when all units
are operating.
It may be possible to
fl
ush a multiple unit system through
the unit’s
fl
ushing valves. Flushing pressure drop of the
valve may be calculated to determine if it is acceptable.
Engineering data for the 3-way
fl
ushing valves can be found
in Table 2.
For example, if a system includes two 2-ton units and four ¾
loop circuits we can calculate the
fl
ushing pressure drop as
follows. From Table 1 we know that it will take 4 gpm to
fl
ush
each ¾” circuit. If there is no provision to isolate the circuits
for
fl
ushing, we will have to
fl
ush with a minimum of 4 circuits
x 4 gpm/circuit = 16 gpm total. A check of other piping sizes
used must be done to ensure that 16 gpm total
fl
ow will
fl
ush
all piping.
Pressure drop through the
fl
ushing valve can be calculated
using the following formula.
Δ
P = (GPM/Cv)
2
where,
Δ
P = pressure drop in psi through the valve while
fl
ushing
GPM =
fl
ushing
fl
ow in gallons per minute
Cv = valve Cv in
fl
ushing mode
We know from Table 2 that the Cv for the
fl
ushing valve in a
YG026 is 10.3 in the
fl
ushing mode (90°
fl
ow). Therefore,
Δ
P = (GPM/Cv)
2
= (16/10.3)
2
= 2.4 psi per valve (there are
two
fl
ushing valves). So long as the
fl
ushing pump is able to
provide 16 gpm at the
fl
ushing pressure drop of the loop plus
the 2.4 x 2 valves = 4.8 psi of the
fl
ushing valves, the internal
fl
ushing valves may be used. If the
fl
ushing pump is not able
to overcome the pressure drop of the internal
fl
ushing valves,
then larger external
fl
ushing valves must be used.
Unit Confi guration
Multiple units with internal variable-speed
fl
ow controller
and check valve, piped in parallel sharing a common loop
MUST be con
fi
gured for ‘VS PUMP PARALLEL’ in Installer
Settings Menu.
UNIT CONFIGURATION
CURRENT CONFIG YF024
HEAT PUMP FAMILY YF
HEAT PUMP SIZE 024
BLOWER TYPE ECM
LOOP CONFIG VS PUMP
PARALLEL
SELECT OPTION
PREVIOUS SAVE
Installer Settings
System Con
fi
g
Unit Con
fi
g
Loop Con
fi
g
Multiple Units with Internal Flow Controllers
The simplest multiple unit system is one with two (or more)
units utilizing internal Flow Controllers with no external
pumps or
fl
ushing valves. In this case the units are piped
in parallel and use the internal
fl
ushing valves to
fl
ush the
system. The variable speed pump includes an internal check
valve to prevent back (short circuiting)
fl
ow through the units.
In this case,
fl
ush the loop through the internal
fl
ushing
valves in the unit farthest from the loop
fi
rst. Once the loop is
fl
ushed, then change the internal
fl
ushing valves to
fl
ush the
heat pump. Next, move the
fl
ushing cart to the next closest
unit to the loop.
Table 2: Internal 3-Way Flushing Valve Data
Model
Flushing
Connection
Straight
Flow Cv
90°
Flow Cv
TZ024 - 42
3/4" FPT
25
10.3
TZ048 - 60
1" FPT
58
14.5
YF
YF
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