Demand Control Valve brings new Dimension to Dynamic Networks

A new hydraulic control valve that is the key component in IVL Flow Control’s (UK) smart hydraulic network model, creates a completely different dimension to the theory of constructing dynamic networks.

Enabling users to bring about a truly autonomous water distribution system, this latest IVL Flow Control Valve delivers water at the lowest possible cost. In addition, the Demand Control Valve also ensures security of supply, maintains customer service levels and reduces carbon footprint on the production of water - without the need for a complicated computerised algorithm.

Manufactured to the highest specification for smooth accurate performance, IVL Flow Control’s new Demand Control Valve operates to a ±0.5m tolerance, maintaining a smooth pressure profile within a distribution system, regardless of the flow rate within the networks.

All valves from 40mm through to 800mm can regulate down to flow rates of 0.36 lsec^-1 and operate from a drip-tight closed position without loss of control stability, thus promoting much calmer network conditions.

Due to its very high specification and build quality, the valves have the lowest possible maintenance costs. All external components are manufactured from 316SST, including the pilot, to provide optimum durability, even in the harshest environments. The valve can also be linked to any modulation or SCADA control device, and the SST port inserts prevent port corrosion, that in turn prevents port blockage, greatly reducing valve failures.