PV/EB-E
Pressure/Vacuum Relief Valve deflagration- and endurance burning-proof
Features
Function and Description
Combined Pressure and Vacuum Relief Valve
The Deflagration-Proof and Endurance-Burning-Proof PV/EB-E Type PROTEGO® valve is a highly developed combined pressure/vacuum relief valve for high flow capacities with an integrated Flame Arrester Unit that is specifically designed for use in ethanol production, processing, and storage. 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 as endurance burning if stabilized burning occurs.
Deflagration and Endurance Burning Proof
The PROTEGO® Flame Arrester Unit is designed to achieve minimum pressure drop with maximum safety. The PROTEGO® PV/EB-E valve is available for substances from explosion group IIB1 (MESG ≥ 0.85 mm) and provides specific protection against deflagration and endurance burning of alcohol/air mixtures (such as Ethanol/air). The valve functions proportionally, so the set pressures should be selected in relation to the proportional behavior (such as a 10%, 40%, or 100% overpressure from the set pressure to the relieving pressure at which the required flow performance is reached).
Custom Materials
The tank pressure is maintained up to the set pressure with a tightness that is above the normal standards due to our state-of-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 them 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.
Main Component – PROTEGO® Flame Arrester Unit
If the set pressure is exceeded, 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 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.
Many Individual Certifications
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). EU conformity according to the currently valid ATEX directive. Approvals according to other national/international regulations on request.
Dimensions
To select the nominal size (DN), please use the flow capacity charts on the following pages
| DN | 50 / 2" | 50 / 2" | 80 / 3" | 80 / 3" | |
| DN | 2" | 2" | 3" | 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. | |
| a | 308 / 12.13 | 443 / 17.44 | 308 / 12.13 | 443 / 17.44 | |
| b | 108 / 4.25 | 108 / 4.25 | 108 / 4.25 | 108 / 4.25 | |
| c | 165 / 6.50 | 165 / 6.50 | 167 / 6.57 | 167 / 6.57 | |
| d | 218 / 8.58 | 218 / 8.58 | 218 / 8.58 | 218 / 8.58 |
Dimensions in mm / inches
Dimensions for pressure/ vacuum relief valve with heating jacket upon request
Material selection for housing
| Design | B | C |
| Housing | Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Heating jacket(PV / EB-E-H-...) | Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Valve seat | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Weather hood | Steel | Stainless Steel |
Special materials upon request
Material combinations of flame arrester unit
| Design | A |
| FLAMEFILTER® cage | Stainless Steel |
| FLAMEFILTER® | Stainless Steel |
| Spacer | Stainless Steel |
Special materials upon request
Material selection for pressure valve pallet
| Design | A | B | C | D |
| 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 pallet | Aluminium | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Sealing | FEP | FEP | Metal to Metal | PTFE |
Special material as well as higher set pressure upon request
Material selection for vacuum valve pallet
| Design | A | B | C | D |
| 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 pallet | Aluminium | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Sealing | FEP | FEP | Metal to Metal | PTFE |
Special material as well as higher set vacuum upon request
Selection of explosion group
| MESG | Expl. Gr. (IEC / CEN) | Gas Group (NEC) |
| ≥ 0,85 mm | IIB1 | – |
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:
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”.
