The Elmac Technologies® patented Cowhorn Arrangement attaches pairs of Flame Arresters & Pressure/Vacuum Relief Valves to a 3-way valve.
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Elmac Technologies’ Pressure & Vacuum Relief Valves (PVRV), also known as Breather Valves and Conservation Vents, have weight-loaded or spring-loaded pallets. Flow through the Pressure & Vacuum Relief Valve is controlled by the weight of the pallet or the spring force acting on the pallet to keep the device closed.
Once the pressure or vacuum in the tank reaches the pallet closing force, the pallet will start to lift off the seat and allow flow through the PVRV Valve.
Due to their air-cushioned sealing technology, Elmac Pressure & Vacuum Relief Valves prevent emission losses until very close to the set pressure and prevent air intake until very close to the set vacuum.
The geometry of the PVRV Valves has been developed in order to optimise overall performance in terms of high flow capacity, set pressure, sealing and re-sealing.
The modular nature of Elmac’s Pressure & Vacuum Relief Valves means they can be tailored to meet specific customer requirements: whether this is pressure or vacuum protection only; or with the addition of vapours and gases either piped away or vented to atmosphere.
A weatherhood protects the pressure vent port and a mesh screen is fitted to prevent intrusion of foreign matter into the safety valve.
Elmac’s products comply with all relevant industry standards including ATEX & ISO 16852 (Flame Arresters); API 2000/ISO 28300 & NFPA30 (Venting & Storage of Combustible Vapours & Liquids) and possible BLEVE (fire engulfment) incidents. In addition, Elmac is accredited to the following international standards: ISO 9001 (Total Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health & Safety).
| Units | RV1 | RV10S | RV1SS | RV1S0 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set Pressure | mbar(g) | 2~69 | 2~69 | 69~1034 | 69~1034 |
| psi(g) | 0.03~1.0 | 0.03~1.0 | 1.0~15.0 | 1.0~15.0 | |
| Set Vacuum | mbar(g) | -2~-43 | -43~-480 | -43~-480 | -2~-43 |
| psi (g) | -0.03 ~ -0.62 | -0.62 ~ -6.96 | -0.62 ~ -6.96 | -0.03 ~ -0.62 |
| Nominal Bore | L | W* | H RV1, RV10S | H RV1SS, RV1S0 | M | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inch | mm | mm | mm | mm | mm | Approx.kg |
| 2” | 50 | 336 | 215 | 340 | 530 | 15 |
| 3” | 80 | 429 | 270 | 376 | 563 | 28 |
| 4” | 100 | 487 | 296 | 435 | 601 | 55 |
| 6” | 150 | 651 | 395 | 545 | 755 | 108 |
| 8” | 200 | 803 | 496 | 628 | 859 | 174 |
| 10” | 250 | 935 | 596 | 732 | 980 | 241 |
| 12” | 300 | 1112 | 676 | 842 | 1130 | 340 |
The Elmac Technologies® patented Cowhorn Arrangement attaches pairs of Flame Arresters & Pressure/Vacuum Relief Valves to a 3-way valve.
The Elmac Technologies® patented Flame Arrester Breather Valve (FAB Valve™) integrates a RE-Flow™ Flame Arrester with a Pressure & Vacuum Relief Valve (PVRV).
This range offers protection against atmospheric explosions, often entering the process via the ignition of a flammable vapour cloud.
This detonation arrester range offers ultimate protection from worst-case scenario explosions. These explosions result from the acceleration of a deflagration flame front and the transition of a pressure wave to a shock wave within a pipe.
