Enardo Fisher Tank Protection Presentation - LIT - 270214

Tank Protection & Control
Advanced Safety and Environmental

Control Solutions for a New World
Albert Espinel Tank Management Sales Manager
Regulator Division
Company Confidential
AGENDA
EMERSON as a Full Tank Solution Provider
Storage Tanks: Protection and Vapor Pressure Control
Standards & New Regulations
EMERSON Product Portfolio Overview
Regulator Solutions to Tank Management
Regulator Division
[File Name or Event]

Emerson Confidential
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Emerson Offers a Full Package Solution

Tank Blanketing
Vent Valves
Emerg. Vent Valves
Flame Arrestor
Hatches
Gauging
Final Control
Flow
Monitoring
Pressure Temp.
Monitoring
Steam Loop
Control System
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AGENDA
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What are Storage Tanks?
Tanks that store various liquids at low pressure
Stored products include oils and chemicals
From production processes to distribution
Seen throughout the supply chain
Throughout the world
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Why do Storage Tanks require Protection?

Safety
Managing the vapor pressure
Reducing a combustion source (oxygen)

Addressing emergency conditions
Protecting the tank itself
Product Quality & Quantity

Protecting contents from oxidation &
moisture
Minimizing product loss
Environment
Minimizing the release of emissions
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The Importance of Vapor Pressure Control
Controlling the vapor space pressure (above the liquid) is one of

the keys to safety
Pressure that is too high or low can collapse a tank
This vapor space pressure changes due to:

Pumping in or out of product
Temperature changes
Vapor space heats and expands
Content is pumped in
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Vapor space cools and condenses
Controlling the
pressure of the
vapor space
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Content is pumped out
The Effect of Pumping (In or Out)
When tank contents are pumped in:

Tank vapor space pressure increases
Excess pressure needs to be relieved or vented
When tank contents are pumped out:

Tank vapor space pressure decreases
Lower pressure needs to be compensated
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Controlling the
pressure of the
vapor space
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The Effect of Temperature (Up or Down)
As tank contents cool down, the vapors inside

condense
Tank pressure decreases
Lower pressure needs to be compensated
As tank contents heat up, the vapors inside expand

Tank pressure increases
Excess pressure need to be relieved or vented
Vapor space heats and expands
Vapor space cools and condenses
Controlling the
pressure of the
vapor space
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Emissions, Product Loss & Product Quality
Inaccurate tank vapor pressure can also have other

consequences:
Excess emissions and product loss if pressure exceeds design
Product quality can be compromised if pressure is lower than
design and pulls in contaminants
Volatile emissions can escape from tank
Air and moisture can enter tank
Controlling the
pressure of the
vapor space
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Solutions for Managing Vapor Pressure
Pressure and Vacuum Relief Valves

PVRVs (combination include both pressure and vacuum
relief)
Pressure Relief Valve
Vacuum Relief Valve
The above can be for pipe-away or vent-to-atmosphere
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How Pressure/Vacuum Relief Valves Work
Vacuum Relief
Tank pressure is sensed
If tank pressure < atmospheric pressure, then air enters tank
This will restore the tank to its proper operating pressure
Pressure Relief
Tank pressure is sensed
If tank pressure > design set point, then tank vapor is released
This will restore the tank to its proper operating pressure
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The Importance of Oxygen Control
Combustion requires three things:

Fuel
Heat
Oxygen
Blanketing the vapor space in a tank with an inert gas

Limits the amount of oxygen present
Slight positive pressure prevents inflow of contaminants
Blanketing Gas
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Solutions for Pressure & Oxygen Control
Tank Blanketing & Vapor Recovery Regulators

Direct-Operated pressure is applied directly to a
loading element (spring & diaphragm)
Pilot-Operated uses a pilot to amplify the

pressure, and provide improved performance
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How Blanketing/Vapor Recovery Works

Vapor Recovery Regulator
senses increase in tank pressure
Blanketing Regulator
senses decrease in tank
pressure
Blanketing gas supply

connected to tank via
inlet pipe
Regulator senses
decrease in pressure
inside tank
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Outlet pipe connected to tank
Regulator senses increase in

pressure inside tank
Opens based on set point to
relieve gas vapors directly to
atmosphere
Vapors may also be captured
and sent to environmental unit
before discharge to
atmosphere
Closes once pressure is
relieved
Opens to let in more

blanketing gas
Closes once
pressure has
reached set point

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How Blanketing/Vapor Recovery Works
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Emergency Conditions
Emergencies can result from the failure of other tank systems,

or from external sources such as fire or lightning
The risks associated with these can be reduced through:

Large relief and vacuum vents designed create a rapid change in
pressure when necessary
Devices that allow gas to pass through, but stop flames in order to
prevent a larger fire or explosion
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How Emergency Relief Vents Work
Pressure Relief
When excessive pressure builds in the storage tank, the
Emergency Relief Vents hinged cover begins to open
It will open at the pre-determined set pressure, relieving excess
pressure
When the over pressure has dissipated, the cover will re-seat
onto the base
Vacuum Relief
When excessive vacuum builds in the storage tank, a spring /
weight loaded pallet lifts
This breaks the seal between the seat and pallet, allowing air to
pass through a valve orifice to relieve vacuum buildup
The vacuum valve reseats upon relief and remains sealed
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Solutions for Emergency Conditions
Emergency Relief Vents

Pressure Relief with Vacuum
Pressure Relief Only
Flame and Detonation Arrestors

Deflagration
Detonation
Every tank should have Emergency Protection!
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Why??? To prevent this:
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How Do These Solutions Work Together?
The key is in the pressure control

settings
Emergency venting/vacuum
pressures are set outside the
normal range of operation
High pressure and low pressure
settings establish the tank
blanketing or venting/vacuum
pressure control range
Pressure drop of arrestor must be
accounted for
For proper operation, none of
these set points should overlap!
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Overpressure
Emergency Vent
Pressure Vacuum Relief Vent
High Pressure
Pressure Relief (Depad)
Tank Blanketing
System Control
Low Pressure
Pad
Pressure Vacuum Relief Vent
Underpressure
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Emergency Vacuum
How Flame & Detonation Arrestors Work
Basic Principle
Removing heat from the flame as it attempts to travel through
narrow passages
Using walls of metal or other heat-conductive material
Classic Applications
Preventing fire in the atmosphere from entering a tank
Preventing fire from a tank from igniting an explosive
atmosphere
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In-Line, Deflagration or Detonation Types

Units installed in pipes to prevent flames from passing
Deflagration means rapid burning
Detonation means explosion
Systems Collecting Gases (Vapor Control)

Vented to atmosphere or controlled via vapor control system
If ignition occurs, there is potential for catastrophic damage
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In-line flame arrestors sometimes used in end-of-line

An in-line unit may be mounted below a tank vent valve
The valve reduces emissions and product loss, while the flame
arrestor protects the tank from flames in the atmosphere during
venting of flammable gases
Flame Propagation
Differences between various types of flame arrestors based on
nature of the flame which is expected (how fast it moves)
Also based on the intensity of pressure pulse created
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Test without arrestor
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Test with arrestor
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AGENDA
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Sizing standards driving higher flow
Newer guidelines can

increase thermal
inbreathing capacity by
20%~50%
ISO28300 (Venting of
Atmospheric and Low
Pressure Storage Tanks)
issued in 2008
API 2000 6th edition
updated in 2009, adopting
ISO28300
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Old standards - pumping and temperature

ISO 28300 prior to 2008 and API 5th edition
Vapor Space heats and expands
Vapor Space cools and contracts
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New standards include additional factors

ISO 28300 2008 and API 6th edition (2009)
NEW - Latitude, average storage temperature, vapor pressure, and insulation
Changes flow requirements may increase or decrease
Example: Tank without insulation, close to equator, high vapor pressure Higher flow required
Vapor Space heats and expands
Vapor Space cools and contracts
Vapor Pressure
Average Storage Temp
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AGENDA
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Part of the Industrial product line

Steam
Liquid
Air
95
92B
92C
92S SR5
High Temperatures & Hardened
SST Trim
67C
67D
1301
167D
Accurate Control
w/ Tight Shutoff
MR105
133
CS800
HSR
92W
627W
75A
Corrosion Resistant
Fuel Gases
Multi-Purpose
LR125
Tank Blanketing / Safety
1098-EGR
95 / 98 63EG-98HM
Shutoff Levers & Large Orifices
MR105/MR108
T205
T205B
T208
Durable, Robust & Versatile
Process
Sanitary
95
1098-EGR Y692
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ACE95/Sr
1190/1290
1301
Special Body & Trim

Constructions
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Y692/3
SR5/SR8
Stainless Steel, Tri- Clamp
Connections
& Self Draining
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Detonation
Emergency
Press. Vaccuum
Arrestors
Relief Vents
Relief Valves
High Accuracy & Low Set Points
Overview of PAD Regulators

TYPE T205
ACE95
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TYPE Y692
ACE95JR
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TYPE 1190
ACE95SR
Overview of DEPAD Regulators

TYPE Y696
TYPE T208
TYPE 66R
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TYPE1290
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Relief and Venting Products

Dead Weight
EPRV
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Spring Loaded
Pallet Loaded
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In-Line Vent Vent
Spring Loaded
Flame and Detonation Arrestors

Free Vent-End of Line
In-Line Deflagration
Detonation
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AGENDA
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Maximum Flexibility of Installation
S.A.M
Single Array Manifold
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$3M
Air
Maximum Flexibility of Installation
Internal and External sensing options
Customer Pain: Some customers

are in need of maximum sensing
accuracy, while others are
concerned more with installation
time and cost. Sometimes this
tradeoff may not be apparent until
the regulator has already been
installed. The customer may be
faced with the expense of
changing to a new regulator.
Solution: The T205 and T208
models are field changeable to
T205M and T208M models, and
vice versa. This means they can
be changed from Internal to
External sensing, or from External
to Internal sensing.
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New parts required: machine

screws, pipe plug, pitot tube
Internal
External
New parts required: machine
screws, stem seal o-ring,
throat seal o-ring
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$3M
Air
FEP Diaphragm
Fluorinated ethylene propylene
Sometimes referred to as Teflon (DuPont trade name)
Provides chemical and thermal resistance to

withstand aggressive environments
Translucent film
Customer Pain: Harsh
chemicals contained in tanks
require expensive specialty
elastomers, or a purge meter, to
withstand chemical fumes.
Solution: The cost-effective
FEP diaphragm provides both
chemical and thermal resistance
in tough, corrosive environments
without increasing cost.
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Accessories & Others
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$3M
$8.8M
Air
Specialty
Gas
Loading terminals
SOLUTION: Large flow area

combined with sensitive springs,
large diaphragm area, and
quick-open cage result in best in
class flow performance
Liquid Flow Regulation Test

P1 =250 psig, P2 = 100 psig
180.000
160.000
1"
140.000
Outlet pressure, psig
PROBLEM: Lack of regulator

capacity requires larger and
more expensive regulator &
piping selection. Less flow is
also more time to load or unload
a tank
$7.2M
Steam
120.000
100.000
80.000
60.000
40.000
20.000
.000
.000
50.000
Customer Advantage: Smaller

regulators & piping can be
utilized and time saving in
loading/unloading cycle
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1"
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100.000
200.000
Flow,150.000
gpm (water)
250.000
300.000
PPS Advanced Composite Pallet & Seat

Patented Saber Guide System
Provides a Non-Freeze
Anti-Stick Seating Surface
The Only Dual Guided Pallet System

Available in Tank Venting Equipment
Minimizes Vent Flutter and Provides reliable and
Consistent Vent Operation
Consistent Reseating for Improved Seal Memory
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Safety Valvess Tightest Seal

Exceeds the industry requirement of 1 scfh @ 90% Set Pressure Per Vent
Reduces Fugitive Emissions
Saves by Lowering Nitrogen or Blanket Gas Consumption
Saves by Reducing Product Loss Through Evaporation
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Low Setpoint Technology
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Arresters for unstable/overdriven

detonation
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Combination of Vent Valve + Flame

Arrestor
Provides flame
protection and
PressureVacuum Relief
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but how can control exist without

monitoring?
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Monitor PAD Regulators Performance

CHALLENGE
Monitor the performance of the PAD regulator to
determine whether it is working properly or if a
maintenance service is required.
SOLUTION
Fisher 1190 regulator with 4320 installed.
RESULTS
Application
Tank Blanketing
Diagnosis of regulators performance by crosschecking tank pressure and regulator position.
Tank leak: regulator opens a bit (when supposed to

be closed and tank pressure increases.
Regulator leak: regulator opens, even a low %.
Product
FISHER 1190 PAD
Regulator
Tight control of Nitrogen Tank Blanketing Pressure
Topworx 4320 Wireless

Position Transmitter
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Trace Nitrogen leakages on DEPAD Regulators

CHALLENGE
Trace and compare Nitrogen costs by monitoring the
pressure relief performance on tanks. Comply with
EU environmental legislation and increase personnel
safety by preventing nitrogen vapours from escaping
to the atmosphere.
SOLUTION
Application
Tank Blanketing
Product
FISHER 1290 Vapor
Recovery Regulator
Topworx 4320 Wireless

Position Transmitter
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Fisher 1290 regulators with 4320 installed.
RESULTS
Tight control of Nitrogen Tank Blanketing Pressure
Diagnosis of nitrogen leakage, by cross-checking

tank pressure and regulator position:
Tank leak: regulator is closed, but pressure

decreases
Safety valve malfunction: frequent opening and

closing of the regulator
Regulator leak: regulator stays open.

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Process Safety
Management
Wireless Management
Position Monitoring
Solution
Safety Relief Valves
Pressure Relief Valves
Benefits:
Measure % of stem
travel and provide
feedback
accuracy to 0.4% of
span
Can be used on vapor
or Liquid services
Reduce wiring and I/O
points to control room
No I.S. barriers needed
Trending and Reporting
Consideration:
Modifications or retrofit
in field
Installation cost
Re-calibrating the
SRV/PRV
$
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Self-acting opening reported to your

control room
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Process Safety
Management
Wireless Management
Acoustic Solution
Safety Relief Valves
Pressure Relief Valves
Benefits:
Easy to install in field
No tampering with
calibration settings or
housing
Primary measurement
acoustic sound
Secondary measurement
temperature
Can be used on vapor or
Liquid services
Reduce wiring and I/O
points to control room
No I.S. barriers needed
Trending and Reporting
Consideration:
$
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Current pipes and vessel

acoustic
In Summary
Storage tanks require protection
Tank vapor space pressure

must be managed
Oxygen in the vapor space may

also require control
Protection from emergency

conditions is always necessary
Emersons solutions provide
total tank protection and full
control.
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Safety
Product
Quality/Quantity
Environment
Questions?
Regulator Division

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Tank Protection & Control

Advanced Safety and Environmental

EMERSON as a Full Tank Solution Provider

Storage Tanks: Protection and Vapor Pressure Control

Standards & New Regulations

EMERSON Product Portfolio Overview

Regulator Solutions to Tank Management

[File Name or Event]

Emerson Offers a Full Package Solution

[File Name or Event]

EMERSON as a Full Tank Solution Provider

Storage Tanks: Protection and Vapor Pressure Control

Standards & New Regulations

EMERSON Product Portfolio Overview

Regulator Solutions to Tank Management

[File Name or Event]

What are Storage Tanks?

Tanks that store various liquids at low pressure

Stored products include oils and chemicals

From production processes to distribution

Seen throughout the supply chain

Throughout the world

[File Name or Event]

Why do Storage Tanks require Protection?

Reducing a combustion source (oxygen)

Product Quality & Quantity

[File Name or Event]

The Importance of Vapor Pressure Control

Controlling the vapor space pressure (above the liquid) is one of

Pressure that is too high or low can collapse a tank

This vapor space pressure changes due to:

[File Name or Event]

Vapor space cools and condenses

Content is pumped out

The Effect of Pumping (In or Out)

When tank contents are pumped in:

When tank contents are pumped out:

[File Name or Event]

Content is pumped out

The Effect of Temperature (Up or Down)

As tank contents cool down, the vapors inside

As tank contents heat up, the vapors inside expand

Vapor space heats and expands

Vapor space cools and condenses

[File Name or Event]

Emissions, Product Loss & Product Quality

Inaccurate tank vapor pressure can also have other

Air and moisture can enter tank

[File Name or Event]

Solutions for Managing Vapor Pressure

Pressure and Vacuum Relief Valves

[File Name or Event]

How Pressure/Vacuum Relief Valves Work

[File Name or Event]

The Importance of Oxygen Control

Combustion requires three things:

Blanketing the vapor space in a tank with an inert gas

[File Name or Event]

Solutions for Pressure & Oxygen Control

Tank Blanketing & Vapor Recovery Regulators

Pilot-Operated uses a pilot to amplify the

[File Name or Event]

How Blanketing/Vapor Recovery Works