Form 120-360 SED (SEP 2010)
SPECIFICATIONS - ENGINEERING DATA - DIMENSIONS
File: EQUIPMENT MANUAL - Section 120
Replaces: NOTHING ( New Information)
Dist: 1, 1a, 1b, 1c, 4, 4b, 4c
VERTICAL
FLASH ECONOMIZERS
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120-360 SED (JUL 10) VERTICAL FLASH ECONOMIZERS
Page 2 SPECIFICATIONS - ENGINEERING DATA - DIMENSIONS
DESCRIPTION
Flash Economizers provide an intermediate pressure level in a refrigeration system for liquid and flash gas separation. The satu-
rated liquid from this vessel produces less flash gas at the evaporator improving system efficiency and reduced operating cost.
FEATURES
• Designed, Fabricated and Certified to the ASME BPV Code and Manufacturer's Data Report registered with the
National Board
• 250 psi standard design pressure (300 psi on 24 inch and smaller)
• Post weld heat treatment
• High quality, corrosion resistant, long lasting epoxy paint
• Customizable nozzle orientation, elevation and size, etc. via Coolware™
• Shipped fully sealed and pressurized with a nominal nitrogen charge to maintain cleanliness and protect internal surfaces
Options:
• Post weld heat treatment deduct
• Higher design pressures for nonammonia applications
• Ship loose level column with level eyes and level probe
• Dual stamping for temperature applications below -20°F
• Corrosion allowance
Figure 1 - Data and Dimensions
Key to Nozzle/Coupling Descriptions:
A - Liquid Makeup F - Relief (Coupling) HLCO - High Level Cutout OPL - Operating Level
B - Gas Outlet G - Drain L - Shell Length
C - Liquid Outlet H - Oil Pot Vent OAL - Overall Length
E - Level Column HD - Head Depth OD - Outside Diameter
VERTICAL FLASH ECONOMIZERS 120-360 SED (JUL 10)
SPECIFICATIONS - ENGINEERING DATA - DIMENSIONS Page 3
Nomenclature
VFE - 20 - 98
PRODUCT
VERTICAL FLASH ECONOMIZER
NOMINAL OD LENGTH
20" 98"
24" 100"
30" 113"
36" 116"
VERTICAL FLASH ECONOMIZER Capacities R-717 (1)
Model Operating Temperature
Number 0°F 10°F 20°F 30°F 40°F
VFE-20-98 72.2 80.8 89.8 99.3 109.0
VFE-24-100 105.0 118.0 131.0 145.0 160.0
VFE-30-113 167.0 187.0 207.0 229.0 252.0
VFE-36-116 242.0 271.0 301.0 333.0 367.0
1. Capacities are given in tons of refrigeration, (R-717)
2. Capacities based on +95°F liquid feed temperature.
DIMENSIONAL DATA
Number Uninsu- R-717
of lated Operating Surge
Model Legs Dry Wt. Charge Vol. Theta
Number MAWP OD OAL HD L 18"H (lbm) (lbm) (cu-ft) θ
VFE-20-98 300 20 98C\zn 7C\zn 84 3 800 62.8 7.58 0°
VFE-24-100 300 24 100¼ 8C\zn 84 3 1,000 98.5 11.3 0°
VFE-30-113 250 30 113¼ 9ZZ\zn 94 3 1,400 180.0 21.8 0°
VFE-36-116 250 36 116C\zn 11C\zn 94 4 1,700 296.4 31.6 45°
Model Nozzle / Coupling NPS (3) (4) (5)
Number A B C E F G H AL CL EL HL OPL HLCO
VFE-20-98 3 4 3 1¼ 1/2 1 3/4 74 4 74 74 11 56
VFE-24-100 4 4 3 1¼ 1/2 1 3/4 74 4 74 74 12 58
VFE-30-113 4 5 4 1½ 3/4 1½ 3/4 88 5 88 88 14 70
VFE-36-116 5 6 4 1½ 3/4 1½ 3/4 88 5 88 88 16 72
Notes:
1 All dimensions and nozzle nominal pipe sizes are given in inches unless noted otherwise.
2 Operating charge at OPL is based on ammonia @ +0 F RT.
3 Nozzle connections are supplied as pipe stubs unless otherwise specified as a coupling (Cplg).
4 Couplings are ASME B16.11 Class 3000 “full” couplings.
5 Nozzles are sized for R-717 and should not be used with other refrigerants (e.g. R-507).
6 Use minimum 6 inch standoff on nameplate bracket.
7 All dimensions are subject to change; please consult factory for certified drawings.
8 Vessels are built in accordance with ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1.
9 Legs are equally spaced.
Form 120-360 SED (2010-09) Johnson Controls
Supersedes: NOTHING 100 CV Avenue • P.O. Box 997
Subject to change without notice Waynesboro, PA 17268-0997 USA
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