Introduction and description
This manual contains installation, operation
and maintenance instructions for Fluid Energy
Controls bladder-type surge suppressors and
accessory equipment.
The Fluid Energy Controls surge suppressor
is a hydropneumatic (gas charge in a bladder
over liquid) pressure vesssel used to control
adverse pressure transients in liquid piping
systems.
The surge suppressor is a steel pressure vessel
constructed in accordance with A.S.M.E.
Section VIII Pressure Vessel Code. It contains
a bladder and other elastomers compounded
from material compatible with the system liquid
and is precharged with inert gas (usually
nitrogen) to a pressure calculated for the specific
system. The surge suppressor is equipped
with a standard ANSI flange for immediate installation.
The surge suppressor protects liquid transporting
piping systems against damaging or excessive
pressure excursions. The surge suppressor
is able to balance the energy changes
in the pipeline by storing and releasing energy
from or to the pipeline as required to
dampen the effect of the pressure transients.
Installation
Damage claims should be reported to the
freight carrier. Take special precautions to
avoid damage when uncrating.
After uncrating, inspect the vessel thoroughly to ensure that there are no visible signs of damage. Make the following specific checks of: |
