This document discusses different types of air valves used in water and wastewater pipeline systems. It lists common applications of air valves in water distribution, pumping stations, treatment plants, and storage tanks. The main functions of air valves are venting accumulated air during system operation, admitting large volumes of air during shutdown and draining, and providing vacuum protection for pipe joints and gaskets.
This document discusses different types of air valves used in water and wastewater pipeline systems. It lists common applications of air valves in water distribution, pumping stations, treatment plants, and storage tanks. The main functions of air valves are venting accumulated air during system operation, admitting large volumes of air during shutdown and draining, and providing vacuum protection for pipe joints and gaskets.
This document discusses different types of air valves used in water and wastewater pipeline systems. It lists common applications of air valves in water distribution, pumping stations, treatment plants, and storage tanks. The main functions of air valves are venting accumulated air during system operation, admitting large volumes of air during shutdown and draining, and providing vacuum protection for pipe joints and gaskets.
This document discusses different types of air valves used in water and wastewater pipeline systems. It lists common applications of air valves in water distribution, pumping stations, treatment plants, and storage tanks. The main functions of air valves are venting accumulated air during system operation, admitting large volumes of air during shutdown and draining, and providing vacuum protection for pipe joints and gaskets.
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Va PIPELINE APPLICATIONS Water distribution and transmission x x x x x Municipal wastewater collection x x x Force Main x x x x x PUMP APPLICATIONS Centrifugal pump volute x x x x Lift station x x x x Pump station high points x x x Turbine well pump discharge x Booster pump station x x x Fire pumps (FM Approved, UL Listed) x x WATER/WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT APPLICATIONS High Points x x x x x Filter backwash piping x x x x Pressure filters x x x Venturi meters x TANK APPLICATIONS Storage tank valves x x Hydropneumatic tanks x FUNCTION Venting of accumulated air during system operation x x x x x x Admitting large volumes of air during shut down and x x x x x x x draining operations (Power failure) Vacuum protection (pipe joints, gaskets, packing, etc.) x x x x x x x Regulated-Exhaust of large volumes of air during start-up x x and filling operations PURPOSE Maintain pipeline efficiency x x x x x Provide protection from pipeline collapse due to vacuum x x x x x x Air related surge protection x x x x x x x x Air related head loss protection (efficiency) x x x x x Column separation vacuum protection x x x x x Air bound pump protection x x Extend air valve life x Maintain pump prime x Reduce Air/Vacuum valve size requirement x FEATURES Conforms to AWWA standard x x x x x x Certified to NSF/ANSI 61 x x x x x x Adjustable seating x x x x x x Full flow area equal to nominal valve size x x x x x x x Inlets and Outlets equal to or greater x x x x x x x than the nominal valve size Single and dual body designs x x x Bell bottom body (anti-clog) x x x Regulated-Exhaust Device (Slow-Closing Device) x x
