TI-P123-15
ST Issue 5
Cert. No. LRQ 0963008 AVC32
ISO 9001
Carbon Steel
Air Vent for Steam Systems
Description
The AVC32 is a carbon steel maintainable balanced pressure
thermostatic air vent for use on steam systems. It has an integral 1
flat strainer screen and straight connections. All pressure bearing 9
components are produced by TÜV approved suppliers in
accordance with AD-Merkblatt WO / TRD100. 2
17
Standards
This product fully complies with the requirements of the European
Pressure Equipment Directive 97 / 23 / EC. 3
18
Certification 7
This product is available with certification to EN 10204 3.1. 5
Note: All certification / inspection requirements must be stated
at the time of order placement.
Sizes and pipe connections
½", ¾" and 1" screwed BSP or NPT. 8
½", ¾" and 1" socket weld ends to BS 3799.
½", ¾" and 1" butt weld ends to EN 12 627
DN15, DN20 and DN25 standard flange to EN 1092 PN40,
ANSI B 16.5 Class 150 and 300, JIS /KS 10K and JIS /KS 20K.
Pressure / temperature limits (ISO 6552)
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The product must not be used in this region.
The product should not be used in this region as damage
to the internals may occur.
A-B Screwed, socket weld, butt weld and flanged ANSI 300.
A-C Flanged EN 1092 PN40.
A-D Flanged JIS /KS 20K.
A-E Flanged ANSI 150.
F-G Flanged JIS /KS 10K.
Maximum body design conditions PN40
PMA Maximum allowable pressure 50 bar g @ 50°C Materials
TMA Maximum allowable temperature 400°C @ 35 bar g No. Part Material
Minimum allowable temperature -60°C DIN 17243 C22.8 (W/S 1.0460)
1 Cover Carbon steel
ASTM A105N
Maximum operating pressure
PMO 32 bar g 2 Capsule Stainless steel
for saturated steam service
TMO Maximum operating temperature 287°C @ 32 bar g 3 Valve seat Stainless steel BS 970 431 S29
Minimum operating temperature 0°C 5 Strainer screen Stainless steel AISI 304
Note: For lower operating temperatures consult Spirax Sarco 7 Cover gasket Stainless steel reinforced exfoliated graphite
Designed for a maximum cold hydraulic test pressure of 75 bar g DIN 17243 C22.8 (W/S 1.0460)
8 Body / flanges Carbon steel
ASTM A105N
Kv values 9 Cover bolts Stainless steel (M10 x 30) A2-70
Size DN15 - ½" DN20 - ¾" DN25 - 1" 17 Spring Stainless steel
Kv 0.8 0.8 0.8 18 Spacer plate Stainless steel
For conversion: Cv (UK) = Kv x 0.963 Cv (US) =Kv x 1.156
Local regulations may restrict the use of this product to below the conditions quoted.
In the interests of development and improvement of the product, we reserve the right to change the specification without notice. © Copyright 2007
Dimensions / weights (approximate) in mm and kg Spare parts
The spare parts available are shown in solid outline. Parts drawn in
Weight broken line are not supplied as spares.
Size A A1 B C D E
Scrd /SW /BW Flgd Available spares
½" DN15 95 150 94 64 17 37 1.4 2.9 Capsule and seat assembly set 2, 3, 17, 18
¾" DN20 95 150 94 64 19 37 1.4 3.5 Strainer screen (packet of 3) 5
1" DN25 95 160 94 64 23 37 1.5 4.1 Set of cover gaskets (packet of 3) 7
How to order spares
Always order spares by using the description given in the column
headed 'Available spares' and state the size and type of air vent.
E Withdrawal distance for seat assembly
Example: 1 - Capsule and seat assembly set for a Spirax Sarco
DN25 AVC32 air vent.
9*
(not an available spare)
C
17
A
2
A1
B 18
5
D
Safety information, installation and maintenance
For full details see the Installation and Maintenance Instructions
(IM-P123-14) supplied with the product.
Installation note:
The AVC32 is designed for installation with the capsule in a horizontal
plane with the cover at the top.
The AVC32 should be positioned at the highest point of the steam
main or plant where the air collects. The outlet should be piped to
a safe place.
For ease and maintenance, consideration should be given to fitting
isolation valves upstream and downstream of the air vent.
The air vent must not be insulated. Recommended tightening torques
Disposal or
This product is recyclable. No ecological hazard is anticipated with
the disposal of this product, providing due care is taken. Item Part Nm
mm
How to order 3 Valve seat 24 A /F 115 - 125
Example: 1 off Spirax Sarco ½" AVC32 air vent having screwed
BSP connections. 9 Cover bolts 16 A /F M10 x 30 23 - 27
AVC32 Carbon Steel Air Vent for Steam Systems TI-P123-15 ST Issue 5
