Protego BR

VD/SV-AD, VD/SV-ADL

Pressure/Vacuum Relief Valve atmospheric deflagration-proof

Features

10% Technology
for Minimum Pressure Increase up to Full Lift
Extreme Tightness
Resulting in Lowest Possible Product Losses and Reduced Environmental Pollution
Optimum Pressure Maintenance
Based on 10% Technology, Set Pressure Is Close to Opening Pressure for Optimum Pressure Maintenance in the System as Compared to Conventional 40% or 100% Technology
Intergrated Flame Arrester
Integrated PROTEGO® Flame Arrester Unit Saves Space and Weight and Reduces Costs
More Efficient Opening and Closing
Valve Opens Later and Closes Earlier Than Conventional Valves
Guided Valve Pallet
Valve Pallet Is Guided Inside the Housing to Protect Against Harsh Weather Conditions
Protective System According to ATEX
can Be Used as a Protective System in Areas With Potentially Explosive Atmosphere in Accordance With ATEX
Flow Capacity
Optimized Flow Capacity
API Tanks
Best Technology for API Tanks
Function and Description

Combined Pressure and Vacuum Relief Valve

The Deflagration-Proof VD/SV-AD(L) 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 in tanks, containers, and process equipment. The valve offers reliable protection against overpressure and vacuum, prevents out-breathing of product vapor and in-breathing of air almost up to the set pressure, and protects against atmospheric deflagration. The PROTEGO® Flame Arrester Unit is designed to achieve minimum pressure rop with maximum safety. The Deflagration-Proof PROTEGO® VD/SV-AD(L) valve is available for substances from explosion groups IIA to IIB3 (NEC group D to C MESG ≥ 0.65 mm).

10%-Technoglogy

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 ofdevelopment, this typical opening characteristic of a safety relief valve is now also available for the low pressure range.

Advanced Manufacturing Technology

The tank pressure is maintained up to the set pressure with a tightness that is above to 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 or the vacuum is balanced, the valve reseats and provides a tight seal.

Main Component – PROTEGO® Flame Arrester Unit

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) revents flame transmission resulting from atmospheric deflagration into the tank. The vacuum side is also protected against atmospheric deflagration. 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.
Product Data

Dimensions

To select the nominal size (DN), please use the flow capacity charts on the following pages

VD / SV-ADVD / SV-ADL
DN80 / 3"100 / 4"100 / 4"150 / 6"
a540 / 21.26565 / 22.24650 / 25.59760 / 29.92
b475 / 18.70575 / 22.64700 / 27.56855 / 33.66
c350 / 13.78350 / 13.78600 / 23.62600 / 23.62

Dimensions in mm / inches

Selection of explosion group

MESGExpl. Gr. (IEC / CEN)Gas Group (NEC)
≥ 0,65 mmIIB3C

Special approvals upon request

Material selection for housing

Design A B
HousingSteelStainless Steel
Valve saetsStainless SteelStainless Steel
Gasket
PTFE
PTFE
Weather hoodStainless SteelStainless Steel
Flame arrester unitA, BB

Option: Housing with ECTFE-lining

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Material combinations of flame arrester unit

Ausführung AB
FLAMEFILTER® cageSteel
Stainless Steel
FLAMEFILTER®Stainless SteelStainless 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 material as well as higher set pressure upon request

Material selection for vacuum valve pallet

Design ABCD
Vacuum 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 -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

Flange connection type

EN 1092-1; Form B1
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”.

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