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VENT & BLOWDOWN Silencers VANEC

Vanec Industrial Silencers 3374 Benzing Road Orchard Park, New York 14127 Tel. (716) 827-4959 Fax (716) 827-1041 E-Mail: info@vanec.com

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Vanec Industrial Silencers 3374 Benzing Road Orchard Park, New York 14127 Tel. (716) 827-4959 Fax (716) 827-1041 E-Mail: info@vanec.com

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VENT & BLOWDOWN SILENCER APPLICATION DATA SHEET

Customer: Contact: Project Ref: Phone: Email: RFQ: Fax:

Valve Data
Type: Make & Model:
(please include units where applicable)

Rating:

Orifice Size:

Operating Conditions
Type of Gas or Steam: Flow Rate:

*Unsilenced Vent Sound Power Level: *Unsilenced Vent Sound Pressure Level: Blowdown Application

Molecular Weight: Valve Inlet Pressure:

Specific Gravity: Valve Inlet Temperature:

Cp/Cv:

Compressibility:

dB re 10-12 watts dBA at

Site Elevation:

feet from valve outlet

*If available, please attach any unsilenced octave band noise data. This may be measured or predicted by the valve manufacturer.

Pressurized Volume (ft3):

Blowdown Time (min.)

Final Downstream Pressure (psia)

Vent Silencer Performance Requirements Required Silenced Exhaust Noise Level: dBA at Maximum Allowable Exhaust Silencer Pressure Drop: Vent Silencer Design Requirements
Shell Materials: External Finish: Wind Load: Supports: Skirt & Base Ring Customer Specifications: Comments: Internal Materials: Internal Finish: Seismic Load: Shell Brackets Saddles

feet from silencer outlet psi

Silencer Inlet Size & Rating:

Legs

Other:

** Please fax or Email completed data sheet to VANEC **

File: VANEC Literature: Vent & Blowdown Silencer.DOC

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Vent & Blowdown Silencers

Recommended Velocity Limits
(See Technical Section)

Blowdown duration Intermittent Continuous Max. Allowable Critical

15000 to 20000 FPM 10000 to 15000 FPM 20000 FPM Less than 10000 FPM

These velocity limits are based on fully expanded flow, i.e. ACFM at the operating temperature and downstream pressure. Pressure Drop Factors (PDF)
(See Technical Section)

Model 412 521 552 553 561 562 711 (pressure reduction/diffuser)

PDF 10.00 13.00 20.00 30.00 11.75 12.25 10.00

Due to the many variables and the complexity of vent silencer sizing, selection, and design, computer optimization methods are employed. The size is generally dictated by velocity, required noise reduction, and allowable pressure drop.

The following information is required to optimize a vent silencer selection; 1. Venting gas 2. Molecular weight or specific gravity 3. Flow rate (lbs. / hr, ACFM, SCFM) 4. Upstream pressure & temperature 5. Valve manufacture, size, model no. 6. Unsilenced noise level (octave band analysis) 7. Allowable pressure drop 8. Noise reduction criteria (Overall level & distance) 9. Installation particulars (horizontal, vertical) 10. Pipe sizes 11.Materials of Construction 12. Weight limits 13. Loading requirements (wind, seismic, nozzle.) A vent silencer is a device that is intended to muffle or reduce the very high noise levels created when high-pressure gas or steam is expanded to atmosphere. This noise is produced by the rapid turbulence of the mixing gas jet and energy release of the compressed gas. Most of the noise occurs at the expansion across the valve and is emitted at the stack opening. The silencer is installed at the exit to muffle this noise. There are two noise reduction principles used in a vent silencer. The first is absorption of the high frequency audible noise into a sound absorbing material. The second principle is a reactive section to attenuate the low frequencies and provide broad band noise reduction. VANEC vent silencers are typically a three element design, each providing a critical function: Diffuser -Redirects the flow 90 and expands flow into the plenum chamber -Absorbs thrust forces -Shifts frequencies into the audible range -Disrupts the jet mixing zone -Provides a pressure staged expansion to atmosphere

 Plenum Section -Expands the gas and provides a reduced flow velocity -Provides a reactive element to attenuate the low frequencies -Redirect the flow through the upper splitter panel sections -Where conditions dictate the plenum and head may be acoustically lagged to improve the (TL) transmission loss and reduce radiated noises Splitter Panel Sections -Primary high frequency noise absorption section -Panels consist of perforated metal surfaces through out the perimeter with acoustic packing inside each section. The splitter panel sections diameter thickness, open area spacing and lengths are optimized for maximum (IL) insertion loss.
SUPPO RT BRACKETS

ABSO RPTIVE SPLITTER

PLENUM SECTIO N FLO W DIFFU SER

D RAIN

VANEC vent silencers are available in carbon steels, galvanized steels, stainless steels, or with numerous protective-coating systems. Diffusers are highly engineered, designed and fabricated to ASME Section VIII requirements if specified, and may be multi-stage.

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Pressure Reduction Silencers

Recommended Operating Velocity Limits Max Velocity : 10,000 FPM Ideal Velocity : 3,000 to 6,000 FPM Pressure Drop Factors: Model 412 Special w/ diffuser 311 / 411 316 / 416 321 / 421 PDF 10.0 0.22 0.50 0.75

The major source of regulator or control valve noise is the flow turbulence created by the rapid expansion of high-pressure gas or steam. The level of aerodynamic noise and turbulence is primarily a function upstream and downstream pressure ratio. In critical flow applications both the gas mass flow and noise level increase until the critical pressure ratio is reached. Beyond the critical ratio there is no increase in mass flow yet the noise level will continue to increase with increasing pressure ratio (Mechanical Stream Power). A staged expansion ratio below the critical ratio will result in the lowest noise level. At critical sonic flows, the noise radiates from the downstream piping. At below critical subsonic flows noise is radiated from the valve/regulator body and upstream and downstream piping. Effective treatment of control valve/regulator noise involves both source and path noise control. Source noise control involves the application of staged pressure expansion with the use of orifices, diffusers, or valve noise trim. Path noise control involves the application of in-line silencers, Heavy wall piping and / or acoustic lagging.

A pressure reduction silencer is a special absorptive/diffuser design generally fabricated as an ASME Code pressure vessel. Unsilenced noise levels can exceed 120 dBA; piping radiated noise levels can exceed 110 dBA. Approximately 20 dB noise reductions can be achieved with application of an in-line silencer. The silencer must be located as close to the valve or regulator as possible. Consult VANEC for specific size and application recommendations. It is imperative that pressure reduction silencer designs are based on upstream pressure and temperature conditions, ASME Code pressure vessel construction may be required. Materials of construction and acoustic internal packings must be compatible with the flow media.

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Model 412 Vent & Blowdown Silencer
Standard Features:
All Steel Welded Construction Quality Fabrication Techniques Condensate Drain Fiberglass Absorptive Pack Plate Flanges to Match ASA 125# Flanges Prime Coated Exterior Surfaces

Optional Features:
Materials as Specified Finish as Specified Mounting Brackets Threaded Connections Available Companion Flanges Flange Drilling as Specified
Typical Performance
Dynamic Insertion Loss - dB 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 31.5 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000

Octave Band Center Frequency - Hz

Application:
The VANEC Model 412 Vent and Blowdown Silencer is designed for use in suppressing the noise associated with venting high-pressure gas or steam to atmospheric pressure. The Model 412 Vent & Blowdown Silencer, when properly applied, will reduce the gas discharge noise to a community acceptable level for dwellings located further than 1,600 ft. from the vent or blowdown. Silencer performance will depend upon actual operating conditions. The VANEC Model 412 Vent and Blowdown Silencer is usually mounted vertically, but could also be mounted horizontally.
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VANEC Model 412

Size
412-02 412-02.5 412-03 412-04 412-05 412-06 412-08 412-10 412-12 412-14 412-16 412-18 412-20 412-22 412-24 412-26 412-28 412-30 412-32 412-34 412-36 412-38 412-40 412-42

C
5 6 6.5 10 12 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 36 36 36 42 42 42 48 48 48

Dimensions in Inches H L
30 30.75 37.5 47 50 60 57 69 82 88 100 113 126 138 150 165 176 187 202 213 225 239 250 261 36 37 45 55 58 68 61 73 86 92 104 117 130 142 154 169 180 191 206 217 229 243 254 265

N
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Est.Wt. Lbs.
12 15 20 55 75 95 105 160 225 350 425 600 800 825 965 1,275 1,500 1,775 2,590 2,620 2,700 3,490 3,600 4,200

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Model 521 Vent & Blowdown Silencer
Standard Features:
All Steel Welded Construction Quality Fabrication Techniques Condensate Drain Fiberglass Absorptive Pack Plate Flanges to Match ASA 125# Flanges Prime Coated Exterior Surfaces

Optional Features:
Materials as Specified Finish as Specified Mounting Brackets or Support Threaded Connections Available Companion Flanges Flange Drilling as Specified
T y p ic a l P erfo rm an ce
45 Dynamic Insertion Loss - dB 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 31 .5 63 12 5 25 0 5 00 1 0 00 2 0 00 4 0 00 80 00

O cta v e Ba n d C e n te r F r e q u e n c y - Hz

The VANEC Model 521 Vent and Blowdown Silencer is designed for use in suppressing the noise associated with venting high-pressure gas or steam to atmospheric pressure. The Model 521 Vent & Blowdown Silencer, when properly applied, will reduce the gas discharge noise to a community acceptable level for dwellings located further than 800 ft. from the vent or blowdown. Silencer performance will depend upon actual operating conditions. The VANEC Model 521 Vent and Blowdown Silencer is usually mounted vertically, but could also be mounted horizontally.
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Application:

C L

C L

B 521 Series Sizes 2 thru 5

B 521 Series Sizes 6 thru 42

VANEC Model 521 Size

521-02 521-03 521-04 521-05 521-06 521-08 521-10 521-12 521-14 521-16 521-18 521-20 521-22 521-24 521-26 521-28 521-30 521-32 521-34 521-36 521-38 521-40 521-42

A
2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42

Dimensions in Inches B C
1 1 2 2 3 4 6 6 8 8 10 10 12 12 14 14 16 16 16 18 18 20 20 8 8 10 12 14 18 22 26 30 36 42 42 48 54 60 66 66 72 72 78 84 84 90

L
33 39 45 58 65 78 91 110 118 138 151 169 184 210 224 242 266 281 299 311 315 327 336

Est.Wt. Lbs.
30 40 65 105 160 270 425 600 760 1,270 1,760 2,010 2,725 3,560 5,350 6,280 6,850 9,350 10,100 11,100 12,100 12,600 13,900

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Model 552 Vent & Blowdown Silencer
Standard Features:
All Steel Welded Construction Quality Fabrication Techniques Condensate Drain Fiberglass Absorptive Pack Plate Flanges to Match ASA 125# Flanges Prime Coated Exterior Surfaces

Optional Features:
Materials as Specified Finish as Specified Mounting Brackets Threaded Connections Available Companion Flanges Flange Drilling as Specified
T ypical Performance
Dynamic Insertion Loss - dB 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 31.5 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000

Application:

Octave Band Center Frequency - Hz

The VANEC Model 552 Vent and Blowdown Silencer is designed for use in suppressing the noise associated with venting high-pressure gas or steam to atmospheric pressure. The Model 552 Vent & Blowdown Silencer, when properly applied, will reduce the gas discharge noise to a community acceptable level for dwellings located further than 800 ft. from the vent or blowdown. Silencer performance will depend upon actual operating conditions. The VANEC Model 552 Vent and Blowdown Silencer is usually mounted vertically, but could also be mounted horizontally.
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VANEC Model 552 Size

552-06 552-08 552-10 552-12 552-14 552-16 552-18 552-20 552-22 552-24 552-26 552-28 552-30 552-36 552-42

B
3 4 5 6 6 8 8 10 10 12 12 14 14 18 20

Dimensions in Inches

L
72 84 90 116 162 168 172 183 196 212 225 226 250 310 360

Est.Wt. Lbs.
230 320 430 550 950 1,050 1,200 1,500 1,700 2,000 2,450 2,900 3,300 4,800 6,500

12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 42 48

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Model 553 Vent & Blowdown Silencer
Standard Features:
All Steel Welded Construction Quality Fabrication Techniques Condensate Drain Fiberglass Absorptive Pack Plate Flanges to Match ASA 125# Flanges Prime Coated Exterior Surfaces

Optional Features:
Materials as Specified Finish as Specified Mounting Brackets Threaded Connections Available Companion Flanges Flange Drilling as Specified
T ypical Performance
Dynamic Insertion Loss - dB 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 31.5 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000

Application:

Octave Band Center Frequency - Hz

The VANEC Model 553 Vent and Blowdown Silencer is designed for use in suppressing the noise associated with venting high-pressure gas or steam to atmospheric pressure. The Model 553 Vent & Blowdown Silencer, when properly applied, will reduce the gas discharge noise to a community acceptable level for dwellings located further than 400 ft. from the vent or blowdown. Silencer performance will depend upon actual operating conditions. The VANEC Model 553 Vent and Blowdown Silencer is usually mounted vertically, but could also be mounted horizontally.
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VANEC Model 553 Size

553-06 553-08 553-10 553-12 553-14 553-16 553-18 553-20 553-22 553-24 553-26 553-28 553-30 553-36 553-42

B
3 4 5 6 6 8 8 10 10 12 12 14 14 18 20

Dimensions in Inches

L
96 108 114 140 192 204 208 225 238 260 273 274 304 370 432

Est.Wt. Lbs.
300 400 530 680 1,150 1,300 1,525 1,800 2,050 2,400 3,000 3,500 4,000 5,800 7,700

12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 42 48

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Model 561 Vent & Blowdown Silencer
Standard Features:
All Steel Welded Construction Quality Fabrication Techniques Condensate Drain Fiberglass Absorptive Pack Plate Flanges to Match ASA 125# Flanges Prime Coated Exterior Surfaces

Optional Features:
Materials as Specified Finish as Specified Mounting Brackets or Support Threaded Connections Available Companion Flanges Flange Drilling as Specified
Typical Performance
Dynamic Insertion Loss - dB . 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 31.5 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000

Application:

Octave Band Center Frequency - Hz

The VANEC Model 561 Vent and Blowdown Silencer is designed for use in suppressing the noise associated with venting high-pressure gas or steam to atmospheric pressure. The Model 561 Vent & Blowdown Silencer, when properly applied, will reduce the gas discharge noise to a community acceptable level for dwellings located further than 1600 ft. from the vent or blowdown. Silencer performance will depend upon actual operating conditions. The VANEC Model 561 Vent and Blowdown Silencer is usually mounted vertically, but could also be mounted horizontally.
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VANEC Model 561

Size
561-12 561-14 561-16 561-18 561-20 561-24 561-26 561-28 561-32 561-42 561-44 561-48 561-50 561-58 561-62 561-66 561-68 561-76 561-78 561-82 561-86 561-92 561-96 561-100

C
22 24 28 30 32 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144

Dimensions in Inches H L
75 82 83 95 102 114 121 122 129 142 143 144 151 157 158 171 178 185 192 204 211 224 230 237 79 86 87 99 106 118 125 126 133 146 147 148 155 161 162 175 182 189 196 208 215 228 234 241

N
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Est.Wt. Lbs.
610 710 1,020 1,220 1,380 1,880 2,420 2,720 3,540 5,100 5,900 6,900 7,900 9,070 10,350 12,800 13,900 17,200 18,500 21,300 23,200 26,000 28,500 30,500

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Model 563 Vent & Blowdown Silencer
Standard Features:
All Steel Welded Construction Quality Fabrication Techniques Condensate Drain Fiberglass Absorptive Pack Plate Flanges to Match ASA 125# Flanges Prime Coated Exterior Surfaces

Optional Features:
Materials as Specified Finish as Specified Mounting Brackets or Support Threaded Connections Available Companion Flanges Flange Drilling as Specified
Typical Performance
70 Dynamic Insertion Loss - dB 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 31.5 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000

Application:

Octave Band Center Frequency - Hz

The VANEC Model 563 Vent and Blowdown Silencer is designed for use in suppressing the noise associated with venting high-pressure gas or steam to atmospheric pressure. The Model 563 Vent & Blowdown Silencer, when properly applied, will reduce the gas discharge noise to a community acceptable level for dwellings located further than 400 ft. from the vent or blowdown. Silencer performance will depend upon actual operating conditions. The VANEC Model 563 Vent and Blowdown Silencer is usually mounted vertically, but could also be mounted horizontally.
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VANEC Model 563

Size
563-12 563-14 563-16 563-18 563-20 563-24 563-26 563-28 563-32 563-42 563-44 563-48 563-50 563-58 563-62 563-66 563-68 563-76 563-78 563-82 563-86 563-92 563-96 563-100

C
22 24 28 30 32 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144

Dimensions in Inches H L
111 118 131 143 156 186 193 194 200 213 215 216 223 229 230 243 250 257 264 276 283 296 302 309 115 122 135 147 160 190 197 198 204 217 219 220 227 233 234 247 254 261 268 280 287 300 306 313

N
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Est.Wt. Lbs.
800 940 1,375 1,850 2,000 2,875 3,600 4,250 5,115 7,625 8,890 10,190 11,740 13,750 15,380 18,900 20,500 24,500 27,000 30,100 33,000 36,600 39,750 42,700

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