Danfoss HFI 040 high pressure float valve, code 148G3092, a liquid level regulating (float expansion) valve for industrial refrigeration. HFI is a high-pressure float valve with an internal liquid measuring device; it is designed for direct flange mounting or welding onto plate-heat-exchanger type condensers, and can also be mounted directly on vessels. The valve is direct acting, so no differential pressure is required to activate it: the internal float senses the condensed liquid level and meters high-pressure liquid refrigerant on to the low-pressure side, maintaining the correct liquid level in the high-pressure receiver/condenser. It is equipped with a purge valve for venting non-condensable gases (e.g. air) from the top of the valve housing, which also assists servicing. Inlet connection 100 mm (4 in) butt weld inlet EN 10220; outlet 50 mm (2 in) butt weld; nozzle (orifice) 40 mm. Rated capacity 400 kW (114 TR) on R717 (ammonia) at Temp. -10 - 35 °C; valve constant 16.79. Housing (shell and flange) is special steel approved for low-temperature application. Suitable for R717 (ammonia), HCFC and HFC refrigerants with a liquid density of 500-700 kg/m³. Maximum working pressure 25 bar (363 psig); media temperature range -50 °C to +80 °C (-58 °F to +176 °F). PED category III. CE marked; EAC (EAEU) certified.
| Type | Danfoss HFI 040 high pressure float valve (liquid level regulating valve) |
| Code number | 148G3092 |
| Series | HFI (high pressure float valve with internal liquid measuring device) |
| Function | float-operated high-pressure liquid level regulation / float expansion (direct acting; maintains liquid level in high-pressure receiver / condenser) |
| Nozzle (orifice) size | 40 mm |
| Inlet connection type | Butt weld |
| Inlet connection size | 100 mm (4 in) |
| Outlet connection type | Butt weld |
| Outlet connection size | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Connection standard | EN 10220 |
| Side branch 1 connection | 3/8 in |
| Side branch 2 connection | 1/2 in |
| Purge valve | yes (for venting non-condensable gases) |
| Rated capacity (R717) | 400 kW (114 TR) |
| Rated capacity conditions | R717: Temp. -10 - 35 °C |
| Valve constant | 16.79 |
| Maximum working pressure | 25 bar (363 psig) |
| Media temperature range | -50 °C to +80 °C (-58 °F to +176 °F) |
| Refrigerants | R134a R22 R401A R402A R404A R407A R407B R407C R407F R409A R410A R421A R502 R717 R507A |
| Suitable refrigerant liquid density | 500-700 kg/m³ |
| Housing material | special steel approved for low-temperature application |
| PED category | III |
| Approvals | CE marked; EAC (EAEU) certified |
| Net weight | 39.49 Kilogram |
| Gross weight | 47.49 Kilogram |
| EAN | 5702428343930 |
| Material | Low-temperature steel |
| Pressure rating | 25 bar |
| Temperature range | -50 °C to +80 °C |
| Primary standard | EN 10220 |
| Standard size | 100 mm |
| MOQ | 1 |
Danfoss HFI 040 is selected by refrigeration capacity and condenser/receiver connection: match the nozzle (orifice) size (40 mm), inlet connection type and size (100 mm/4 in butt weld), and connection standard (EN 10220). Type suffix F = flange inlet; suffix FD / "two external connections" version adds housing connections for drainage and pressure equalization. Capacity 400 kW is rated on R717 (ammonia). Float valve inserts, purge valves and seal/gasket kits are available separately as HFI spare parts.