Microbubble Air & Dirt Seperators, Chemical Dosing Pots & Water Sample Coolers

Dosing Pots

INTRODUCTION
Dosing pots are required in order to feed liquid
chemicals such as corrosion inhibitors into closed
systems.
The dosing pots consist of a mild steel vessel with
inlet (return) and outlet (flow) valves, a drain valve
and a filling valve. A steel tundish, air release valve,
wall mounting brackets and a non-return valve.
Dosing pots can also be supplied without the
valves, and air release valve if requested.
Installation:
It is important that the dosing pots are fitted correctly in to the
system to allow rapid chemical feed. This is best achieved by
connecting across the main flow and return pipework. Ideally the
flow connection should be made on to the bottom of the dosing
pot, and the return the top.
The dosing pot is designed for the conditions stated on the name
plate, the system into which the dosing pot is installed should have
adequate protection to ensure the dosing pot is operated within
these limits at all times
We are now manufacturing all our chemical dosing pots so they
can be installed either left or right handed for ease of installation
purposes. Floor stands are also available upon request.
Operation:
1) Isolate pot: close all valves
2) Drain pot: open valves A and D
3) Charge pot: close valve D and introduce solution via valve A
 (tundish)
4) Expel air :open air vent until solution appears
5) Inject treatment: close valve A fully and open valves B and C
6) The dosing pot may reach temperatures up to 120 degrees
 centigrade. Protection or warnings should be applied to
 ensure that personnel do not come into contact with the pot
 so as to avoid burns
7) A check valve is to be installed to prevent accidental scolding
 and chemical saturation (blow back) of personnel operating
 the dosing pot
Maintenance:
After long-term use the valves may require replacement. Periodic
inspection should be conducted on the dosing pot in particular
checking for corrosion wear. l mm corrosion allowance is provided
for in the design. If corrosion is found to be greater than 1 mm the
dosing pot should be taken out of use.

Specification:

Mild steel shell to BS 1387 (up to 150mm, schedule 20 used
on 200mm and above)
Welded to BS EN 287
All dosing pots that are designed to PD 5500:2000 category
3 (C E marked) have the following Maximum Working
pressures:
# 14 bar-3.5 litres to 6 litres inclusive
# 10 bar- 10 litre to 20 litres inclusive
# 8 bar-25 litres
Dosing pots that are not designed to the above are available
which have max. working pressure of 14 bar throughout the
range (3.5 litre to 25 litre).
Powder coated paint finish.

• Dosing Pots
  
• Size (litres)
• 3.5 Litre
• 5 Litre
• 6 Litre
• 10 Litre
• 11 Litre
• 13.5 Litre
• 15 Litre
• 16 Litre
• 18 Litre
• 20 Litre
• 25 Litre

Water Sample Coolers

INTRODUCTION
If there is a requirement to sample hot or boiling
waters, the installation of sample coolers is
essential for the following reasons.
Safety:
To ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The
health and safety act 1974 requires employers to provide a safe
method of sampling water in boiler plants.
Accuracy:
A significant portion of any heated water sample will be lost to
atmosphere as steam flashes off which means that the resultant
sample will not be representative.
Convenience:
Opening of drain plugs or loosening of pipe can be extremely
difficult regardless of the safety hazard.
Two versions are available, one with a copper coil for general use,
and one with a stainless coil to comply with any fluids that are
incompatible with copper. Also there are fixed or removable coils
available
Application:
Sample coolers should be installed whenever it is necessary to
obtain a sample of water from a system where the operating
temperature exceeds 60 Oc i.e. steam boilers, steam and
condensate mains. Closed heating circuits, and water systems.
Installation:
The sample cooler should be installed as close as possible to the
system take of point at a height to facilitate convenient operation;
the unit must be mounted vertical.
An isolating valve capable of withstanding the full system pressure
should be installed immediately to the take of point.
The cooling water should be taken to a suitable drain through a
tundish
Operation:
1. Open the cold-water inlet valve (a) fully and ensure cooling
 water is flowing to drain.
2. Open the sample regulating valve (b) slowly until system water
 starts to flow, then allow sample to run to waste for a suitable
 period to purge the stagnant water in the sample line.
3. Regulate the sample flow until a stable temperature of 15 oc.
 then collect sufficient volume of water in a suitable container
4. When sample has been acquired close the regulating
 valve then the cold-water inlet valve.
Maintenance:
Should cooling deteriorate the coil can be removed for inspection
by splitting the flange assembly.

Specification:

Mild steel outer shell to BS 1387
Welded to BS EN 287
Fixed or removable coil
10mm Copper coil table y 0.8mm wall thickness. Suitable to
pressures up to an including 16 bar C 202 oc
10mm Stainless coil type 316 1.OOmm wall thickness,
annealed condition. Suitable for pressures up to and
including 139 bar C 336 Oc.
Max. Working pressure for the shell 14 bar
Coolant inlet and outlet 1/Z" b.s.p.
Corrosion resistant paint internally and externally applied.
Sample flow controlled by a 3/8" valve. Cooling water by a
1i2" valve
Flange assembly on 16 rating
End plates- thickness 6mm

Microbubble Air & Dirt Seperators

Microbubble air and dirt separators produced in Britain and tested in a British University Engineering laboratory have recently become part of the Supaflex portfolio of specialist pipeline equipment along with Expansion Bellows. The removal of dissolved gasses and dirt particles from both chilled water and heating systems is a very important aspect in maintaining equipment in serviceable condition. Old systems in particular, where new boilers and pumps may have been added, can be particularly vulnerable to damage from air and dirt. The features of the units include: low pressure drop, bi-directional flow and working pressure temperature of standard units to 10 bar/ 1 l Oc. Standard flanged ends are BS4504 PN16 in all sizes from 5Omm to 450mm bore. Other flange tables can be supplied. Supaflex Dosing Pots and water sample coolers can also be supplied in a range of standard sizes to 25 litres.

• Microbubble Air & Dirt Separators
  
• Model
• CVAD-50mm
• CVAD-65mm
• CVAD-80mm
• CVAD-100mm
• CVAD-125mm
• CVAD-150mm
• CVAD-200mm
• CVAD-250mm
• CVAD-300mm
• CVAD-350mm
• CVAD-400mm
• CVAD-450mm

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CLEANVENT

• Screwed Bronze Unit
• Model
• (¾") - SCVAD-20
• (1") - SCVAD-25
• (1¼") - SCVAD-32
• (1½") - SCVAD-40
• (2") - SCVAD-50

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The Air Free and Clean Solution
An air and dirt free water system
through one unit.
Problems arising with air and dirt in
water systems
Deaeration
The word Deaeration describes the removal of dissolved
gases from liquids such as air from water.
When water is heated or the pressure reduced gas
microbubbles are released into the system. Microbubbles
can be the cause of major problems such as pump failure,
corrosion and energy loss.
The Solution
The Cleanvent combines the removal of air and dirt through
a single unit. Installed at the hottest point in the system the
Cleanvent will eliminate these microbubbles from heating and
chilled water systems.
Dirt Removal
The Cleanvent is also used to remove dirt particles from
heating and chilled water systems. Installed it will eliminate all
dirt particles down to 10 microns.
Features
• Greatly reduced commissioning times after initial fill
• Longer system life (through air and dirt elimination)
• Low pressure drop
• Bi-directional flow
• Max temp 110c
• Max working pressure 10 bar
• Tested to 21 bar
• Standard carbon steel shell (stainless on request)
• Air collects in the air chamber before being automatically
 vented
• Floating dirt can be removed by opening the valve
 situated on the side of the unit
• The same valve is used for releasing air when filling the
 system
• Large collector ensures that flushing is only required now
 and then
• Can be flushed while fully operational (no need to shut
 down)
• An internal stainless steel concentrator to aid removal of
 air and dirt
Cleanvent Location
This unit must be installed at the hottest part of the system.
In a heating system this is the main flow from the boilers. The
static head must not exceed 15 metres.
In a chilled water system the unit must be located in the
return close to the chiller. Maximum static head must not
exceed 10 metres.
N.B. if the static head is greater than these figures the
efficiency of the Cleanvent is reduced.
The maximum flow rate through the Cleanvent is 3m/sec. If
these values are exceeded the efficiency is reduced.
Commissioning
The Cleanvent requires no special commissioning. All units
are fitted with a fast bleed valve, which should be used when
initially filling the system. The same valve is used for draining
off floating "scum" and also prevents the possibility of dirt
clogging the air vent.
Maintenance will be required to remove trapped dirt and
sludge. This is done by opening the ball valve at the bottom
of the unit. The valve may be opened while the system is
under pressure.
Scalding is a danger at high pressures and temperatures.
Ensures that the water is safely piped to drain before opening
the valve.
The system pressure will flush the dirt out, leave the valve
open until the collected dirt has been flushed out, repeat this
operation every few days. Once the water is clear it may be
possible to drain every 6 months or so depending on the size
and age of the system.
Most of the dissolved air will be removed in a few days.
However this may vary from system to system. In large
system it may take several weeks.
Dirt separators can only remove dirt that is circulating.
Flanges
All flanges are drilled to BS 4504 PN16 as standard. Plain
ends and other flange rating are available on request.
The Cleanvent unit is maintenance free.
Drain Valve
All models are supplied with a ball valve for draining the
collected dirt and sludge.

MagVent

• MAGVENT (Permanent Magnet Model)
• Model
• MAGCVAD-50mm
• MAGCVAD-65mm
• MAGCVAD-80mm
• MAGCVAD-100mm
• MAGCVAD-125mm
• MAGCVAD-150mm
• MAGCVAD-200mm
• MAGCVAD-250mm
• MAGCVAD-300mm
• MAGCVAD-350mm
• MAGCVAD-400mm
• MAGCVAD-450mm

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As an aid to system cleaning you should specifically install Magnetic Filtering. The magnetite MagVent range has been developed to remove potentially damaging particles from both hot and chilled water systems. I t is comprised of a very fine stainless-steel strainer capable of removing air & microbubbles plus debris down to 10 micron. Inside the bod of ou unit is also a high-gauss magnetic rod these two elements combined provide a very powerful cleaning device. As the water flows through the unit the magnetite is attracted to the magnetic rod ad even the smallest particles down to 5 micron and less are collected. Through simple & cost effective maintenance the magnetic rod is then removed 100%. For the complete and efficient removal of air & dirt from water systems Supaflex offers a comprehensive range of air & dirt separation equipment.

It is perhaps human nature to blame the component that exhibits the symptoms and look any further.

Running a clean and well maintained water condition in heating & cooling systems is not expensive and ensures reliable operation from pumps, valves ad heat emitters etc, as well as the boiler and chillers.

Please enquire about our MagVent range of air & dirt separators. A clean and efficient way for longer lasting less problematic systems.

• Removable/Demountable Unit
• Model
• CVAD-R-50mm
• CVAD-R-65mm
• CVAD-R-80mm
• CVAD-R-100mm
• CVAD-R-125mm
• CVAD-R-150mm
• CVAD-R-200mm
• CVAD-R-250mm
• CVAD-R-300mm
• CVAD-R-350mm
• CVAD-R-400mm
• CVAD-R-450mm

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