Pressure & Vacuum Relief Valves

(Breather Valves, Conservation Vents)

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Storage Tank Equipment

Pressure/Vacuum Relief Valves

Application
Direct acting pressure/vacuum relief valves are low pressure
devices specifically designed to protect tanks, process systems
and equipment from excessive pressure and vacuum.
As well as providing the primary layer of protection for tanks
and process systems, pressure/vacuum valves also minimise
emission losses of gases or vapours , thus protecting the
environment and providing significant financial savings.
Pressure and vacuum relief valves are also commonly known
as breather valves or conservation vents.

Principle of Operation
Elmac pressure/vacuum relief valves have weight-loaded or
spring-loaded pallets. Flow through the valve is controlled
by the weight of the pallet or the spring force acting on the
pallet to keep the device closed.
Once the pressure or vacuum in the tank reaches the pallet
closing force, the pallet will start to lift off the seat and allow
flow through the valve.
Due to its air-cushioned sealing technology, Elmac valves
prevent emission losses until very close to the set pressure,
and prevents air intake until very close to the set vacuum.
The geometry of the valves has been developed in order to
optimise overall performance in terms of high flow capacity,
set pressure, sealing and re-sealing.
The modular nature of Elmacs valves means they can be
tailored to meet specific customers requirements: whether
this is pressure or vacuum-protection only; or vapours and
gases either piped-away or vented to atmosphere.
A weatherhood protects the pressure vent port and a mesh
screen is fitted to prevent intrusion of foreign matter into the
valve.

Features & Benefits

Pressure / vacuum relief valves provide
high flow capacity from a compact valve size
Wide range of pressure and vacuum settings to provide
maximum tank protection whilst ensuring minimum gas loss
Designed and manufactured to
API Std 2000:2009 / ISO28300:2008
Superior sealing meets the stringent demands
of emission control regulations
Exceeds seat leakage requirements of
API Std 2000:2009 or ISO28300:2008
No measurable leakage below 90% of the set pressure,
less than 1 SCFH at 90% of the set pressure
Low leakage minimises evaporation loss
Economic savings due to reduced product loss
Alternative connection types available on request
Stem/pallet proximity switches available
Valve sizing service assists optimum
valve performance / cost specification
Elmac technical support

Customer Support

Elmac Technologies Limited

Greenfield, Flintshire, United Kingdom CH8 9DP
T +44 (0) 1352 717600 F +44 (0) 1352 717642 E sales@elmactechnologies.com
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All specifications are correct at time of print, are for guidance

05 (05/14) purposes only and subject to change without prior notice.

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Pressure & Vacuum to Atmosphere

General Arrangements

Series RV1 valves which are vented to atmosphere, are designed to protect your tank from damage created by over-pressure or
excessive vacuum. Costly product evaporation losses due to normal tank breathing are greatly reduced.

RV1

RV10S

RV1SS

RV1S0

Weight Loaded

Vacuum Spring Loaded

Pressure & Vacuum Spring Loaded

Pressure Spring Loaded

Product Features

Designed and tested according to API2000

Sizes available from 2 to 12 nominal bore
Standard materials include carbon steel and stainless steel. Others on request
Vented to atmosphere
Modular construction
The inlet and outlet flanges are in accordance with ASME B16.5 150LB RF. Others on request
FEP diaphragms effectively prevent the seat and pallet from sticking.
Valves can be specially supplied with a flame arrester, inlet pipe or lining

Setting Pressures
Set Pressure
Set Vacuum

Units

RV1

RV10S

RV1SS

RV1S0

mbar
psi
mbar
psi

2 ~ 69
0.03 ~ 1.0
-2 ~ -43
-0.03 ~ -0.62

2 ~ 69
0.03 ~ 1.0
-43 ~ -480
-0.62 ~ -6.96

69 ~ 1034
1.0 ~ 15.0
-43 ~ -480
-0.62 ~ -6.96

69 ~ 1034
1.0 ~ 15.0
-2 ~ -43
-0.03 ~ -0.62

Dimensions
Nominal Bore
Inch
mm

L
mm

W*
mm

336
215
2
50
429
270
3
80
487
296
4
100
651
395
6
150
803
496
8
200
935
596
10
250
1112
676
12
300
W* indicates width, which is not marked in figures
M: Weight is approximate for a Series RV1 valve. Does not include pallet weights.

HRV1, RV10S
mm

HRV1SS, RV1S0
mm

M
Approx. kg

340
376
435
545
628
732
842

530
563
601
755
859
980
1130

15
28
55
108
174
241
340

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Pressure & Vacuum Piped Away

General Arrangements

H
B

Series RV2 valves are used for pressure and vacuum relief where vapours must be piped away. Special pallets in this series virtually
eliminate the intake of air and the escape of vapours except during normal breathing, thus reducing the loss of product.

RV2

RV20S

RV2SS

RV2S0

Weight Loaded

Vacuum Spring Loaded

Pressure & Vacuum Spring Loaded

Pressure Spring Loaded

Product Features

Designed and tested according to API2000

Sizes available from 2 to 12 nominal bore
Standard materials include carbon steel and stainless steel. Others on request
Pressure vents to pipeline, vacuum vents from atmosphere
Modular construction
The inlet and outlet flanges are in accordance with ASME B16.5 150LB RF. Others on request
FEP diaphragms effectively prevent the seat and pallet from sticking.
Valves can be specially supplied with a flame arrester, inlet pipe or lining

Setting Pressures
Set Pressure
Set Vacuum

Units

RV2

RV20S

RV2SS

RV2S0

mbar
psi
mbar
psi

2 ~ 69
0.03 ~ 1.0
-2 ~ -43
-0.03 ~ -0.62

2 ~ 69
0.03 ~ 1.0
-43 ~ -480
-0.62 ~ -6.96

69 ~ 1034
1.0 ~ 15.0
-43 ~ -480
-0.62 ~ -6.96

69 ~ 1034
1.0 ~ 15.0
-2 ~ -43
-0.03 ~ -0.62

Dimensions
Inlet x Outlet Bore
Inch
mm

L
mm

W*
mm

HRV2, RV20S
mm

371
190
344
2 x 3
50 x 80
461
229
404
3 x 4
80 x 100
507
279
504
4 x 6
100 x 150
671
343
643
6 x 8
150 x 200
826
406
750
8 x 10
200 x 250
955
483
881
10 x 12
250 x 300
1141
533
986
12 x 14
300 x 350
W* indicates width, which is not marked in figures
M: Weight is approximate for a Series RV2 valve. Does not include pallet weights.

HRV2SS, RV2S0
mm

A
mm

B
mm

M
Approx. kg

517
564
639
829
940
1088
1237

140
156
168
216
273
320
381

227
264
326
414
472
544
619

34
58
85
160
249
344
493

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Pressure-Only Relief Valves

General Arrangements

Series PR1 and PR2 valves are for use where pressure relief is required. The vapours relieved can be either vented to atmosphere
or piped away. In order to avoid tank damage, spring or weight-loaded pallets can be selected for different set pressures.

PR1

PR1S

PR2

PR2S

Weight Loaded

Spring Loaded

Weight Loaded

Spring Loaded

Product Features

Designed and tested according to API2000

Sizes available from 2 to 12 nominal bore
Standard materials include carbon steel and stainless steel. Others on request
Vented to atmosphere or piped away
Modular construction
The inlet and outlet flanges are in accordance with ASME B16.5 150LB RF. Others on request
FEP diaphragms effectively prevent the seat and pallet from sticking.
Valves can be specially supplied with a flame arrester, inlet pipe or lining

Setting Pressures
Set Pressure

Units

PR1

PR1S

PR2

PR2S

mbar
psi

2 ~ 69
0.03 ~ 1.0

69 ~ 1034
1.0 ~ 15.0

2 ~ 69
0.03 ~ 1.0

69 ~ 1034
1.0 ~ 15.0

Dimensions
Inlet (x Outlet) Bore
Inch

mm

LPR1

LPR2

HPR1

HPR1S

HPR2

HPR2S

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

140
156
168
216
273
320
381

125
151
192
238
264
306
334

215
270
296
395
496
596
676

190
229
279
343
406
483
553

215
220
240
430
242
415
2 (x 3)
50 (x 80)
270
258
267
453
291
452
3 (x 4)
80 (x 100)
296
282
304
470
369
504
4 (x 6)
100 (x 150)
395
368
370
580
467
653
6 (x 8)
150 (x 200)
500
458
421
652
542
732
8 (x 10)
200 (x 250)
600
529
495
743
643
851
10 (x 12) 250 (x 300)
685
629
557
835
701
952
12 (x 14) 300 (x 350)
W* indicates width, which is not marked in figures
M: Weight is approximate for Series PR1 and PR2 valves. Does not include pallet weights.

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W*PR1 W*PR2

MPR1
MPR2
Approx. Approx.
kg
kg
10
17
26
45
74
106
149

30
34
50
90
147
204
292

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Vacuum-Only Relief Valves

General Arrangements

Series VR1 and VR2 valves are for use where vacuum relief is required. Intake relief is from the atmosphere and achieved by using
a spring or weight-loaded pallet to achieve the required set pressure. These valves can be installed vertically or horizontally.

A
L

VR1

VR1S

VR2

VR2S

Weight Loaded

Spring Loaded

Weight Loaded

Spring Loaded

Product Features

Designed and tested according to API2000

Sizes available from 2 to 12 nominal bore for the VR1 Series, or 3 to 14 for the VR2 Series
Standard materials include carbon steel and stainless steel. Others on request
Vertical or horizontal installation
Modular construction
The inlet and outlet flanges are in accordance with ASME B16.5 150LB RF. Others on request
FEP diaphragms effectively prevent the seat and pallet from sticking.
Valves can be specially supplied with a flame arrester, inlet pipe or lining

Setting Pressures
Set Vacuum

Units

VR1

VR1S

VR2

VR2S

mbar
psi

-2 ~ -43
-0.03 ~ -0.62

-43 ~ -480
-0.62 ~ -6.96

-2 ~ -43
-0.03 ~ -0.62

-43 ~ -480
-0.62 ~ -6.96

Dimensions
Nominal Bore

LVR1

LVR2

HVR1

HVR1S

HVR2

HVR2S

W*VR1

W*VR2

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

307
210
383
2
50
400
220
237
397
212
385
3
80
454
258
259
394
255
415
4
100
599
282
329
515
317
453
6
150
729
368
385
575
400
586
8
200
838
456
468
675
481
671
10
250
1002
529
519
770
579
786
12
300
629
634
885
14
350
W* indicates width, which is not marked in figures
M: Weight is approximate for Series VR1 and VR2 valves. Does not include pallet weights.

140
156
168
216
273
320
381

158
204
228
304
368
418
496
-

190
229
279
343
406
483
533

Inch

mm

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MVR1
MVR2
Approx. Approx.
kg
kg
18
32
46
87
137
191
285
-

12
20
35
68
105
150
210