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PV/EB

Pressure/Vacuum Relief Valve deflagration- and endurance burning-proof

  • 10% technology for minimum pressure increase up to full lift
  • due to 10% technology, set pressure is close to opening pressure for optimum pressure maintenance in the system as compared to conventional 40% and 100% technology
  • valve opens later and closes earlier than conventional valves
  • excellent tightness, resulting in lowest possible product losses and environmental pollution
  • valve pallet is guided inside the housing to protect against harsh weather conditions
  • can be used as a protective system in areas with potentially explosive atmospheres in accordance with ATEX
  • PROTEGO® flame arrester unit provides protection against atmospheric deflagration and endurance burning
  • integrated PROTEGO® flame arrester unit saves space and weight and reduces costs
  • PROTEGO® flame arrester unit is protected from clogging and sticky substances caused by product vapor
  • minimum pressure loss of the PROTEGO® flame arrester unit
  • flameproof condensate drain
  • maintenance-friendly design
  • modular design enables replacement of individual FLAMEFILTER® discs and valve pallet
  • available in a special design with lifting device

Function and Description

The atmospheric deflagration-proof and endurance burningproof PV/EB type PROTEGO® valve is a highly developed combined pressure/vacuum relief valve for high flow capacities with an integrated flame arrester unit. It is primarily used as a device for flame transmission proof in-breathing and out-breathing on tanks, containers, and process equipment. The valve offers reliable protection against overpressure and vacuum, prevents the in-breathing of air and product losses almost up to the set pressure, and protects against atmospheric deflagration and endurance burning if stabilized burning occurs. The PROTEGO® flame arrester unit is designed to achieve minimum pressure drop with maximum safety. The PROTEGO® PV/EB valve is available for substances from explosion group IIA (NEC group D MESG > 0.9 mm).

When the set pressure is reached, the valve starts to open and reaches full lift within 10% overpressure. This unique 10% technology enables a set pressure that is only 10% below the maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) or maximum allowable working vacuum (MAWV) of the tank. After years of development, this typical opening characteristic of a safety relief valve is now also available for the low pressure range.

The tank pressure is maintained up to the set pressure with a tightness that is above the normal standards due to our stateof- the-art manufacturing technology. This feature is ensured by the valve seats made of high quality stainless steel and with individually lapped valve pallets (1), or with an air cushion seal (2), in conjunction with high quality FEP diaphragm. The valve pallets are also available with a PTFE seal to prevent the valve pallets from sticking when sticky substances are used and to enable the use of corrosive fluids. After the overpressure is released, the valve re-seats and provides a tight seal.

If the set pressure is exceeded, explosive gas/product vapor/ air mixtures are released into the atmosphere. If this mixture ignites, the integrated PROTEGO® flame arrester unit (3) prevents flame transmission into the tank. If additional mixture continues to flow and stabilized burning occurs, the integrated PROTEGO® flame arrester unit prevents flashback as a result of endurance burning. The valve is protected and also fulfils its function under these severe conditions. The spring-loaded weather hood opens as soon as the melting element (4) melts.

The valve can be used at an operating temperature of up to +60°C / 140°F and meets the requirements of European tank design standard EN 14015 (Appendix L) and ISO 28300 (API 2000).

Type-approved in accordance with the current ATEX Directive, as well as other international standards.

Dimensions

To select the nominal size (DN), please use the flow capacity chart on the following page

DN 50 / 2" 50 / 2" 80 / 3" 80 / 3"
Set pressure≤ +60 mbar> +60 mbar≤ +60 mbar> +60 mbar
Set pressure≤ +24.1 inch W.C.> +24.1 inch W.C.≤ +24.1 inch W.C.> +24.1 inch W.C.
a308 / 12.13443 / 17.44308 / 12.13443 / 17.44
b108 / 4.25108 / 4.25108 / 4.25108 / 4.25
c165 / 6.50165 / 6.50167 / 6.57167 / 6.57
d218 / 8.58218 / 8.58218 / 8.58218 / 8.58
Dimensions in mm / inches Dimensions for pressure/ vacuum relief valve with heating jacket upon request

Material selection for housing

Design  BC
HousingSteelStainless Steel
Heating jacket(PV / EB-H-...)SteelStainless Steel
Valve seatStainless SteelStainless Steel
Weather hoodSteelStainless Steel
Special materials upon request

Material combinations of flame arrester unit

Design A
FLAMEFILTER® cageStainless Steel
FLAMEFILTER®Stainless Steel
SpacerStainless Steel
Special materials upon request

Material selection for pressure valve pallet

Design ABCD
Pressure range [mbar]
[inch W.C.]
+2.0 up to +3.5
+0.8 up to +1.4
>+3.5 up to +14
>+1.4 up to +5.6
>+14 up to +210
>+5.6 up to +84
>+35 up to +210
>+14 up to +84
Valve palletAluminiumStainless SteelStainless SteelStainless Steel
SealingFEPFEPMetal to MetalPTFE
Special materials and higher pressure settings upon request

Material selection for vacuum valve pallet

Design ABCD
Vacuum range [mbar]
[inch W.C.]
-3.5 up to -5.0
-1.4 up to -2.0
<-5.0 up to -14
<-2.0 up to -5.6
<-14 up to -35
<-5.6 up to -14
<-14 up to -35
<-5.6 up to -14
Valve palletAluminiumStainless SteelStainless SteelStainless Steel
SealingFEPFEPMetal to MetalPTFE
Special material as well as higher set vacuum upon request

Selection of explosion group

MESGExpl. Gr. (IEC / CEN)Gas Group (NEC)
> 0,90 mmIIAD
Special approvals upon request

Flange connection type

EN 1092-1; Form B1
ASME B16.5 CL 150 R.F.
other types upon request

Design Types and Specifications

Almost any combination of vacuum and pressure levels can be set for the valve. The valve discs are weight loaded. When the difference between the pressure and vacuum exceeds 150 mbar / 60.2 inch W.C., special valve discs are used.
There are two different designs:

Pressure/vacuum relief valve, basic design

PV/EB- –

Pressure/vacuum relief valve with heating jacket (max. heating fluid temperature +85°C / 185°F)

PV/EB- H

Additional special devices available upon request

Settings

Pressure: +2.0 mbar +210 mbar
+0.8 inch W.C. +84 inch W.C.
Vacuum: -14 mbar -35 mbar
-5.6 inch W.C. -14 inch W.C.
Vacuum: -3.5 mbar -14 mbar
-1.4 inch W.C. -5.6 inch W.C.
for presssure up to max. + 150 mbar / 60.2 inch W.C.
Higher and lower settings upon request

Flow Capacity Chart

The flow capacity charts have been determined with a calibrated and TÜV certified flow capacity test rig. Volume flow V in (m³/h) and CFH refer to the standard reference conditions of air ISO 6358 (20°C, 1bar). For conversion to other densities and temperatures refer to Sec. 1: “Technical Fundamentals”.