Pressure Reducing Valve – Stabilize Regulated Water Pressure, Protect Irrigation Equipment

Pressure reducing valve is a device that controls water flow pressure, primarily used to reduce high water pressure to a safe level suitable for irrigation systems. By regulating and stabilizing water pressure, it ensures the efficiency of the irrigation system and the healthy growth of crops.

Its main functions include:
  • Pressure regulation. The pressure reducing valve can lower the high-pressure water flow from the source to the required low pressure, providing a proper water pressure for irrigation methods such as drip irrigation and sprinkler irrigation.
  • Stable water flow. The pressure reducing valve helps maintain stable water pressure in the irrigation system, preventing uneven irrigation caused by pressure fluctuations.
  • Equipment protection. By reducing water pressure, pressure reducing valves can effectively protect irrigation pipelines and related equipment, extending their service life.
A pressure reducing valve
  • A manual pressure reducing valve

    Manual Pressure Reducing Valve

  • An electromagnetic pressure reducing valve

    Electromagnetic Pressure Reducing Valve

Manual Pressure Reducing Valve

Manual pressure reducing valve is a hydraulically driven diaphragm type hydraulic control valve that reduces water flow pressure by manually adjusting the valve opening. Users can set a target pressure as needed and manually adjust the valve to ensure that the downstream pipeline maintains a relatively constant pressure, protecting the irrigation system and plants from improper pressure damage.

It is widely used in pressure reducing stations, systems with significant water supply pressure variations, energy-saving irrigation systems, and terrains with large irrigation drops, to reduce the pressure of low-lying systems, decrease the pressure in field pipelines, and maintain a certain pressure value.

A manual pressure reducing valve
Features
  • System pressure-driven with hydraulic control functions
    • Protect downstream systems
    • Achieve pressure zoning
    • Control system water injection
  • Plastic valve, carefully manufactured to meet industrial-grade design standards
    • Strong durability, resistant to chemical corrosion and cavitation
    • No internal bolts or nuts
  • Y-type valve body with full path high flow design
    • Extremely high overflow, low head loss
  • Combination of integrated ultra-durable flexible diaphragm and pilot valve core
    • Accurate and stable regulation, achieving smooth and slow closure
    • Low pressure required for opening and driving
    • Effectively prevent diaphragm corrosion and deformation
  • Well-designed and easy to use
    • Simple pressure setting method
    • Convenient for online inspection and maintenance
Working Principle

In the diagram, 1 is the pilot valve, 2 is the drain outlet, 3 is the control chamber, and 4 is the diaphragm.

A manual pressure reducing valve in a fully open position
Fully Open Position

When the downstream pressure is below the required set point, the pilot valve opens the drain outlet, discharging water from the control chamber to the atmosphere, reducing the pressure in the control chamber, causing the diaphragm to move upward, and opening the valve.

A manual pressure reducing valve in a closed position
Regulation Closed

When the downstream pressure is above the required set point, the pilot valve closes the drain outlet, allowing water to flow from upstream to the control chamber, increasing the pressure in the control chamber, causing the valve to tend to close. Alternatively, use the manual switch valve to adjust to close.

A manual pressure reducing valve in a locking position
Locking Position

When the sensed pressure matches the set value, the pilot valve blocks both the drain outlet and the inlet, thus locking the pressure in the control chamber. The valve maintains the final opening degree until the pilot valve senses a change in system pressure again.

Specifications
The dimensional diagram of 2 manual pressure reducing valves
Table 1: Manual Pressure Reducing Valve Dimensions
Product Model L
(mm)
W
(mm)
H
(mm)
PRV-1 226 120 192
PRV-2 230 150 230
PRV-3 320 160 280
PRV-4 350 170 330
PRV-5 436 240 430
Table 2: Manual Pressure Reducing Valve Technical Parameters
Product Model Specifications Connection Method Maximum flow rate
(m3/h)
Working Pressure
(bar)
Weight
(kg)
PRV-1 1.5" x 1.5" BSP / NPT 18 0.35–10 1.86
PRV-2 2" x 2" BSP / NPT / VIC 30 0.35–10 2.16
PRV-3 3" x 3" BSP / NPT / Flange / VIC 50 0.35–10 2.04 (Flanged 3.42)
PRV-4 4" x 4" Flange 100 0.35–10 6
PRV-5 6" x 6" Flange 150 0.35–10 12
Electromagnetic Pressure Reducing Valve

The electromagnetic pressure reducing valve is a hydraulically driven diaphragm type hydraulic control valve with an electromagnetic valve control device. Regardless of flow fluctuations, the valve can reduce the high pressure before the valve to a low pressure after the valve and maintain stability. When the pressure decreases, the valve fully opens and can be controlled to open or close via electrical signals.

It is widely used in computer-controlled irrigation systems, pressure reducing stations, systems with significant water supply pressure variations, energy-saving irrigation systems, distant or higher terrain plots, and water distribution networks.

An electromagnetic pressure reducing valve
Features
  • Water pressure control with a solenoid valve control device
    • Protect downstream systems
    • System pressure driven
    • Valve fully opens when pressure decreases
    • Electrical signal controls opening/closing
  • Plastic valve, carefully manufactured to meet industrial-grade design standards
    • Strong durability, resistant to chemical corrosion and cavitation
    • No internal bolts or nuts
  • Y-type valve body with full path high flow design
    • Extremely high overflow, low head loss
  • Combination of integrated ultra-durable flexible diaphragm and pilot valve core
    • Accurate and stable regulation, achieving smooth and slow closure
    • Low pressure required for opening and driving
    • Effectively prevents diaphragm corrosion and deformation
  • Well-designed and easy to use
    • Simple pressure setting method
    • Convenient for online inspection and maintenance
Working Principle

In the diagram, [1] is a three-way switch, [2] is a solenoid head, [3] is a pressure reducing pilot valve, [4] is the control chamber, [5] is the diaphragm, and [P2] is the downstream pressure.

The three-way switch connects the solenoid head or the pressure reducing pilot valve to the valve control chamber.

When the solenoid valve is closed, the pressure reducing pilot valve opens when the downstream pressure rises above the pilot valve's set value, allowing pressure to enter the control chamber. The diaphragm moves under pressure, causing the valve to close slowly; similarly, when the downstream pressure is below the pilot valve's set value, it causes the valve to fully open.

When the solenoid valve is open, it switches through electrical signal control, guiding the pipeline pressure into the control chamber. The increased pressure in the control chamber causes the valve to close. The solenoid valve can also be operated manually.

Dimensional diagram of 2 electromagnetic pressure reducing valves
Specifications
Dimensional diagram of 2 electromagnetic pressure reducing valves
Table 3: Electromagnetic Pressure Reducing Valve Dimensions
Product Model L
(mm)
W
(mm)
H
(mm)
SPR-1 226 120 192
SPR-2 230 150 230
SPR-3 320 160 280
SPR-4 350 170 330
SPR-5 436 240 430
Table 4: Electromagnetic Pressure Reducing Valve Technical Parameters
Product Model Specifications Connection Method Solenoid Voltage
(V)
Maximum Flow Rate
(m3/h)
Working Pressure
(bar)
Weight
(kg)
SPR-1 1.5" x 1.5" BSP / NPT DC24V / AC24V / DC12V (Pulse) 15 0.35–10 1.9
SPR-2 2" x 2" BSP / NPT / VIC DC24V / AC24V / DC12V (Pulse) 25 0.35–10 2.2
SPR-3 3" x 3" BSP / NPT / Flange / VIC DC24V / AC24V / DC12V (Pulse) 50 0.35–10 2.04 (flanged 3.42)
SPR-4 4" x 4" Flange DC24V / AC24V / DC12V (Pulse) 100 0.35–10 6
SPR-5 6" x 6" Flange DC24V / AC24V / DC12V (Pulse) 150 0.35–10 12.1