AL-DK-D

Vent Valve, Lift-actuated 

Features

Venting and Breathing of Floating Roof Tanks
The Device Is Used for Automatic Venting and Breathing of Floating Roof Tanks
Low Position of the Floating Roof
In the Low Position of the Floating Roof, the Valve Opens Automatically to Prevent Vacuum or Overpressure
Different Heights
Due to Different Heights of the Floating Roof's Low Position for Operational and Assembly Settings, Specific Dimensions Must Be Provided
Conversion
During the Conversion of the Floating Roof's Support Legs From Operational to Maintenance Position, the Plunger Must Be Extended
Adjustment Through an Adjustment Option
Adjustment Is Achieved Through an Adjustment Option Using a Locking Pin Secured With a Cotter Pin
Not Flame Transmission Proof
The Valve Is Not Flame Transmission Proof
Flameproof Venting of the Tank
Depending on Requirements, Two or Four Deflagration- and Endurance-Burning-Proof Atmospheric Flame Arresters Can Be Installed to Ensure Flameproof Venting of the Tank
Function and Description

Automatic Venting Valves for Floating Roof Tanks

PROTEGO® Lift-Actuated Vent Valves Type AL-DK-D provide automatic venting of floating roof Toit flottant A floating roof is the roof of a tank that is fitted with floating chambers (pontoons) and lies on top of the liquid. tanks when the floating roof is lowered onto its supports and the tank is either drained or refilled. When the floating roof is in its lowest position, the valve is forced to open through lift Course Lift is the actual travel of the valve pallet from the main valve out of the closed position. actuation, which prevents inadmissible vacuum Dépression Vacuum is the pressure in an enclosed space that is lower than the ambient pressure. during final draining or inadmissible pressure during refilling.

Design of Valves

The PROTEGO® AL-DK-D valve consists of a housing Corps A housing is a solid shell, which surrounds a content, either protecting the content from external influences, or protecting the environment from the content. (1) with a sheet metal panel to be welded onto the floating roof or a flange for mounting on a mating flange, two or four flanged connection nozzles (2) for installation of vent caps, cover (3), lift (4) including valve disc (5), lift pipe (6), and the condensate drain valve (7) which can be designed to be flame transmission proof. The condensate drain is sealed by a flat gasket attached to the valve disk (5). The cover (3) is sealed by a sealing cord Cordon d'étanchéité A sealing cord is a synthetic cord with a circular or square profile. It is used to seal off components. (8).

Dimensions for Different Floating Roof Heights

As the lowest position of the floating roof varies for operation and assembly, specify the dimensions h1 and h2: h1: Distance between the lower edge of the connection of the equipment Appareils Machines, appliances, fixed or mobile devices, control parts and accessories, and warning and prevention systems, whether separate or combined, intended for the generation, transfer, storage, measurement, control, and conversion of energy, and for the processing of materials, which have their own potential source of ignition and may cause an explosion. and the tank bottom at the lowest level of the floating roof in the operating position (operating position with an empty tank). h2: Distance between the lowest level of the floating roof in the maintenance Maintenance Combination of all technical and administrative actions, including supervision actions, intended to maintain or restore a unit in working order. position and the lowest level of the floating roof in the operating position (operating position with an empty tank).

Conversion of Floating Roof Supports and Extension of the Plunger

If the floating roof supports are changed from operating position to maintenance position, the lift has to be extended as well. This is done with an adjustable locking pin that is secured with a split pin. The valve is not flame transmission proof. Based on a hazard analysis with regard to material selection and function, the valves have no potential ignition sources. As a result, they are not subject to the European Explosion Explosion Abrupt oxidation or decomposition reaction producing an increase in temperature, pressure, or in both simultaneously. Protection Directive (ATEX) when used in explosive atmospheres.

Combined With Atmospherically Deflagration and Endurance Burning Proof Vent Caps

Product Data

Dimensions

AL-DK-D AL-DK-D-4
DN1200 / 8" 200 / 8" 200 / 8" 200 / 8"
DN2 150 / 6" 200 / 8" 150 /6" 200 / 8"
a 350 / 13.78 350 / 13.78 350 / 13.78 350 / 13.78
b 905-1580 / 35.63-62.02 830-1580 / 32.68-62.02 689-1950 / 27.13-76.77 689-1950 / 27.13-76.77
c 870 / 34.25 870 / 34.25 870 / 34.25 870 / 34.25
d 600 / 23.62 600 / 23.62 600 / 23.62 600 / 23.62
e 415 / 16.34 415 / 16.34 415 / 16.34 415 / 16.34
f 370 / 14.57 370 / 14.57 370 / 14.57 370 / 14.57
g 460 / 18.11 460 / 18.11 460 / 18.11 460 / 18.11
x 974-1950 / 38.35-76.77 974-1950 / 38.35-76.77
Weight (kg)* max. 254 max. 277 max. 392 max. 489

Dimensions in mm / inches

Material

HousingSteel
Valve guideStainless Steel
GasketFPM

Special materials upon request

Flange connection type

EN 1092-1; Form B1andere Anschlüsse auf Anfrage
ASME B16.5 CL 150 R.F.

Other types 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”.

Application Example for PROTEGO® AL-DK-D

Lift-actuated vent valves of type PROTEGO® AL-DK-D can be combined with vent caps type PROTEGO® BE/HR-400 or PROTEGO® EB .

Applications

Réservoirs de stockage à toit flottant

Stockage réfrigéré et cryogénique

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