Blowdown Vessels

Fundamental Product Manual

FUND/PR/P405
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 Blowdown Vessels

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 BDV60 Blowdown Vessels
3 interchangeable inlets Blowdown vessel
eliminate need for a designed and
wear plate, with constructed to BS5500
associated corrosion Category 3 complete with
problems. full documentation

Lifting lugs

Level control chamber Pressure gauge

and gauge glass
blowdown
Outlet to drain
Discharge from Oval inspection opening
Automatic TDS with non-asbestos gasket
Control System
Cooling water system
Bottom blowdown

Line drain valves Vessel drain valve

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 User Benefits

3 inlets as standard. Functions

interchangeable
Full compliance with PM60, BS806 and
BS5500 Category 3
Documentation in compliance with BS5500
Complete systems from stock
Quick and easy to install and maintain
Safer and cheaper than a blowdown pit

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 Vent Heads
For Safety and Environmental Protection

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 Vent Heads
Dry Steam Discharged to Atmosphere

Drain
connection
This should be
piped to a safe
position

Inlet connection
Screwed: 2 and 3 Flanged 80 mm to 300 mm
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 Typical Applications

Vent Head Vent Head

Condensate Pump Receiver Feedtank

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 Typical Applications
Vent Head

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Blowdown Vessel
 Manifold MF

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 G3 Stop Valve

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 Vent head VH

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 Pressure gauge

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 Cooling water system

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 User Benefits

Efficient separation ensures no moisture

carry over
Reduces discharge velocity, prevents
erosion and noise
Stainless steel for long life
No moving parts - easy maintenance
Lightweight for easy installation

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