Bulletin 74.

1:ACE95JR
April 2012

Type ACE95jr Tank Blanketing Valve

Features Fully Balanced Plug Design Reduces Inlet Pressure Sensitivity High Sensitivity Stainless Steel Construction Available

Self-Contained

Bubble Tight Shutoff

W8157

Vacuum Settings Available

Figure 1. Type ACE95jr Tank Blanketing Valve

Introduction
Tank blanketing is the process of using a gas, usually an inert gas such as nitrogen, to maintain a slightly positive pressure in an enclosed storage tank. Tank blanketing prevents a stored product from vaporizing into the atmosphere, reduces product combustibility, and prevents oxidation or contamination of the product by reducing its exposure to air. Tank blanketing is utilized with various products, including: adhesives, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, fertilizers, fuels, inks, photographic chemicals, and food additives. Type ACE95jr valves are self-contained, fully balanced, and used for accurate pressure control on tank blanketing systems. These valves help control emissions and provide protection against atmospheric contamination. Type ACE95jr valves maintain a positive tank pressure which reduces the possibility of tank wall collapse during pump out operations and prevents a stored product from vaporizing to atmosphere.

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Specifications
Sizes and End Connection Styles 1/2 NPT 1 x 1/2 NPT 1 NPT NPS 1/2 / DN 15, CL150 RF NPS 1 / DN 25, CL150 RF NPS 1 x 1/2 / DN 25 x 15, CL150 RF NPS 1 / DN 25, Sanitary Flange Maximum Operating Inlet Pressure(1) 200 psig / 13.8 bar Maximum Emergency Outlet (Casing) Pressure(1) 20 psig / 1.4 bar Maximum Operating Control Pressure(1) 1.5 psig / 0.10 bar Control Pressure Ranges(1) See Table 1 Maximum Differential Pressures Up to 200 psig / 13.8 bar Main Valve Flow Characteristic Linear Pressure Registration External Capacities See Table 4 Temperature Capabilities(1) Nitrile (NBR): -20 to 180F / -29 to 82C Fluorocarbon (FKM): 0 to 212F / -18 to 100C Ethylenepropylene (EPDM - FDA): -20 to 212F / -29 to 100C Perfluoroelastomer (FFKM): -20 to 212F / -29 to 100C Flow Coefficients for Relief Valve Sizing (110% of rated Cv) Cv 0.2 use Cv 0.22 Cv 0.4 use Cv 0.44 IEC Sizing Coefficients XT: 0.655; FD: 0.86; FL: 0.89 Construction Materials Body: 316 Stainless Steel Trim: 304 Stainless Steel and 316 Stainless Steel Elastomers: Nitrile (NBR), Fluorocarbon (FKM), FDA-Ethylenepropylene (EPDM), or Perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) Diaphragm: Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Actuator: 316 Stainless Steel or Carbon Steel Approximate Weight (with all accessories) 30 pounds / 14 kg

1. The pressure/temperature limits in this Bulletin, and any applicable standard or code limitation should not be exceeded.

Table 1. Control Pressure Ranges

OUTLET (CONTROL PRESSURE RANGE) inches w.c. -5 to -0.5 -1 to 1 0.5 to 5 4 to 10 8 to 15 0.5 to 1.5 psig mbar -12 to -1 -2 to 2 1 to 12 10 to 25 20 to 37 34 to 103 SPRING PART NUMBER GC220701X22 GC220701X22 GC220701X22 GC220702X22 GC220703X22 GC220708X22 SPRING MATERIAL Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel SPRING FREE LENGTH inches 2.75 0.88 2.75 1.60 2.75 2.00 2.00 2.75 mm 69.8 22.4(1) 69.8 40.6(1) 69.8 50.8 50.8 69.8 SPRING WIRE DIAMETER inches 0.080 0.085 0.080 0.065 0.080 0.112 0.125 0.225 mm 2.03 2.16(1) 2.03 1.65(1) 2.03 2.84 3.17 5.71

1. The second spring is located under the diaphragm assembly.

Features and Benefits

Large PTFE DiaphragmResistant to corrosion and highly sensitive to changes in tank pressure. Fully BalancedEliminates setpoint changes caused by variations in inlet pressure. Large ActuatorLarge actuator diaphragm increases sensitivity to tank pressure changes. Rolling DiaphragmThe rolling diaphragm balances the pilot valve and eliminates friction, resulting in extremely accurate control.

Options and Accessories

Inlet Pressure GaugeDisplays pressure of blanketing gas supply to the tank blanketing valve. Control Pressure GaugeLow-pressure gauge to measure control pressure (tank pressure). Purge Meter (Rotameter)Maintains a small amount of flow through the sensing or main line. Prevents corrosive tank vapors from damaging upstream equipment. Pressure SwitchAllows installation of an alarm system to indicate low or high-pressure on the tank.

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POPPET

CAGE

O-RING SEAT

ROLLING DIAPHRAGM

VALVE CLOSED

SENSING CONECTION INLET

VALVE OPEN
TO TANK
E0205

INLET PRESSURE ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE TANK PRESSURE

Figure 2. Operational Schematic

Outlet Check ValvePrevents corrosive gases and vapors from flowing back into the blanketing system through the delivery line. Single Array Manifold (SAM)Provides sense line connection and main valve connection through a single tank nozzle. Inlet FilterScreens out any foreign material upstream that may cause blockage in the gas flow.

When the actuator moves downward, it pushes open the valve plug which allows flow in to the tank. See Figure 2. When pressure in the tank increases above setpoint, the large actuator diaphragm is pushed upward, allowing the valve plug to close. The valve plug is balanced (inlet pressure creates equal upward and downward force on these components); therefore, the outlet (control) pressure of the unit is not affected by fluctuating inlet pressure.

Principle of Operation
The Type ACE95jr tank blanketing valve controls the vapor space pressure over a stored liquid. When liquid is pumped out of the tank or vapors in the tank condense, the pressure in the tank decreases. Tank pressure is sensed by the large actuator diaphragm. When tank pressure is less than the valve set pressure, spring force moves the actuator diaphragm downward.

Installation
The Type ACE95jr tank blanketing valve was assembled and preset to the customer specified pressure and setpoint at the factory. The outlet (control) pressure range of the valve is stamped on the nameplate fastened to the upper actuator case. The gas blanketing setpoint is the only adjustable feature on this unit.

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TYPE ACE95jr

BLANKETING GAS SUPPLY LINE SHUTOFF VALVE TYPE 252 INLET FILTER

SENSING LINE

LINE STRAINER

SHUTOFF VALVE

SHUTOFF VALVE

TANK VENT BLANKETING GAS TO TANK TANK

EMERGENCY TANK VENT

BLANKETING GAS/VAPOR SPACE

LIQUID

Figure 3. Type ACE95jr Tank Blanketing Valve Installation

When installing Type ACE95jr, the sensing line and gasto-tank line must always be above the tank liquid level and should slope down towards the tank without any traps to avoid catching of liquid. Inlet supply line may be installed with a filter and the outlet piping should be full-sized and self draining to the tank and also valves and vents must be full line size and should be mounted above the tank.

where, Qtotal Qpump

Qtotal = Qpump
= Required Flow Rate = Required Flow Rate to replace pumped out liquid from Table 2

API 2000
The American Petroleum Institute Standard 2000 (API 2000) sizing criteria accounts for liquid pump out as well as contraction of tank vapors due to cooling. When using API methods: where, Qtotal Qpump Qthermal

Sizing Methods
Direct Displacement
Use the direct displacement method with extreme caution. The direct displacement method determines the amount of blanketing gas required to replace liquid pumped out of the tank. Direct displacement does not account for fluctuating temperature or other factors that may affect pressure in the vapor space. This method is typically applied to tanks operating at constant temperatures and containing non-flammable, non-volatile products.

Qtotal = Qpump + Qthermal

= Required Flow Rate = Required Flow Rate to replace pumped out liquid from Table 2 = Required Flow Rate due to thermal cooling. See Thermal Equations 1 through 4

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Thermal Equations
For tanks up to 840,000 gallons / 3180 m3 capacity: Equation 1: Qthermal [SCFH air]=Vtank x 0.0238 Equation 2: Qthermal [SCFH nitrogen]=Vtank x 0.0238 x 1.015 Equation 3: Qthermal [Nm3/h air]=Vtank x 0.169 Equation 4: Qthermal [Nm3/h nitrogen]=Vtank x 0.169 x 1.015 where, For Equations 1 and 2: Vtank=tank volume, gallons For Equations 3 and 4: Vtank=tank volume, m3 Depending on the method, there can be a significant difference in the calculated required capacity. No matter which method is used, the tank must be equipped with supplemental venting to protect the tank, product, and personnel in cases of equipment failure, fire exposure, or other conditions that could cause the tank pressure or vacuum to exceed operating limits.
Table 2. Flow Rate Conversion(1)
MULTIPLY MAXIMUM PUMP RATE OUT: U.S. GPM U.S. GPH m3/h Barrels/h Barrels/day BY 8.021 0.1337 1.01 5.615 0.2340 TO OBTAIN(1): SCFH SCFH Nm3/h SCFH SCFH psig 1(1) 2(1) 5(1) 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 120 140 160 180 200

Capacity Information
Capacity tables are based on 0.97 specific gravity nitrogen. Nitrogen is the most common blanketing gas. Should you use a different gas, convert the tabular values as follows. For blanketing (pad) gases other than nitrogen, multiply the given nitrogen flow rate by the correction factors in Table 3. For gases of other specific gravities, multiply the given nitrogen flow rate by 0.985, and divide by the square root of the appropriate specific gravity.
Table 4. Capacities in 0.97 Specific Gravity Nitrogen
INLET PRESSURE bar 0.07 0.14 0.34 0.69 1.0 1.4 1.7 2.1 2.8 3.4 4.1 4.8 5.5 6.2 6.9 8.3 9.6 11.0 12.4 13.8 kg/ cm2 0.07 0.14 0.35 0.70 1.06 1.41 1.76 2.11 2.81 3.52 4.22 4.92 5.63 6.33 7.03 8.44 9.85 11.3 12.7 14.1 kPa 6.90 13.8 34.5 69.0 103 138 172 207 276 345 414 483 552 621 690 827 965 1103 1241 1379 Cv = 0.2, SCFH / Nm3/h SCFH 42 61 98 130 160 210 250 290 370 450 530 610 690 780 860 1020 1180 1340 1500 1660 Nm3/h 1.1 1.6 2.6 4.6 4.3 5.6 6.7 7.7 9.9 12.1 14.2 16.3 18.5 20.9 23.0 27.3 31.6 35.9 40.2 44.5 Cv = 0.4, SCFH / Nm3/h SCFH 84 120 210 310 400 480 550 630 780 930 1070 1230 1390 1560 1720 2040 2360 2680 3000 3330 Nm3/h 2.2 3.2 5.6 8.3 10.7 12.9 14.7 16.9 20.9 24.9 28.7 33.0 37.3 41.8 46.1 54.7 63.2 71.8 80.4 89.2

1. Assumes an outlet (control) pressure of 5-inches w.c. / 12 mbar or less.

1. Gas flow of blanketing gas to replace liquid pumped out.

Ordering Information
Refer to the Specifications section on page 2. Carefully review each specification and construction feature, then complete the Ordering Guide. Also, please complete the Specifications Worksheet at the bottom of the Ordering Guide on page 7.

Table 3. Correction Factors (for converting nitrogen flow rates to other gas flow rates)
BLANKET GAS Natural Gas Air Dry CO2 SPECIFIC GRAVITY 0.60 1.00 1.52 Correction Factor = 0.985 SG CORRECTION FACTOR 1.270 0.985 0.797

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11.5 / 292 XP SWITCH

PURGES CONTROL PRESSURE 11.8 / 300

8.5 / 216

INLET 8.2 / 208 B INLET 1.6 / 40 A 8.6 / 218 OUTLET

2.5 / 64 SENSING CONNECTION 1/2 NPT INCHES / mm

12.5 / 318

Figure 4. Type ACE95jr Dimensions Table 5. Type ACE95jr Dimensions

BODY SIZE, NPS / DN STRUCTURE DIMENSIONS NPT A NPS 1/2 1 DN 15 25 without Filter with Filter without Filter with Filter without Check valve with Check valve without Check valve with Check valve inches 3.7 8.1 7.5 11.8 B 1/2 1 15 25 1.0 3.8 4.7 7.5 25 96 119 190 2.9 5.7 3.0 5.8 74 145 76 147 ------2.8 5.6 ------71 142 mm 94 206 190 300 inches 9.7 10.1 9.8 10.2 mm 246 256 249 259 inches ------9.4 10.0 mm ------238 254 CL150 RF Flange Sanitary

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Ordering Guide
Body Size and Connection Styles (Select One) 1/2 NPT 1 x 1/2 NPT 1 NPT NPS 1/2 / DN 15, CL150 RF NPS 1 / DN 25, CL150 RF NPS 1 x 1/2 / DN 25 x 15, CL150 RF NPS 1 / DN 25, Sanitary Flange Actuator/Diaphragm (Select One) Carbon Steel with PTFE Diaphragm Stainless Steel with PTFE Diaphragm Elastomers (Select One) Nitrile (NBR) Fluorocarbon (FKM) Ethylenepropylene (EPDM - FDA) Perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) Main Valve Coefficient (Select One) Cv - 0.2 Cv - 0.4 Control Pressure Range (Select One) -5 to -0.5 inches w.c. / -12 to -1 mbar -1 to 1 inch w.c. / -2 to 2 mbar 0.5 to 5 inches w.c. / 1 to 12 mbar 4 to 10 inches w.c. / 10 to 25 mbar 8 to 15 inches w.c. / 20 to 37 mbar 0.5 to 1.5 psig / 0.03 to 0.10 bar Accessories (Optional) Inlet Pressure Gauge Control Pressure Gauge Purge Meter (Rotameter) Pressure Switch Outlet Check Valve Inlet Filter Single Array Manifold (Optional) Yes, please add a SAM unit to my order. Applicable only for 1/2 NPT body size and end connection. Parts Kit (Optional) Yes, please send one parts kit to match this order.

Specification Worksheet
Application Specifications: Product in Tank Tank Size Pump In Rate Pump Out Rate Blanketing Gas (Type and Specific Gravity) Conservation Vent Setpoints: Pressure Pressure Requirements (Please Designate Units): Maximum Inlet Pressure (P1max) Minimum Inlet Pressure (P1min) Control Pressure Setting (P2) Maximum Flow (Qmax)

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*** ** * Readily Available for Shipment Allow Additional Time for Shipment Special Order, Constructed from Non-Stocked Parts. Consult Your local Sales Office for Availability.

Other Specifications: Is a vapor recovery regulator required? Yes No Other Requirements:

Availability of the product being ordered is determined by the component with the longest shipping time for the requested construction.

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