Smith MeterTM Air Eliminator

Model AR
Specifications
Issue/Rev. 0.4 (3/06) Bulletin SS03032

The Smith MeterTM Model AR Air Eliminator separates and releases air or gas from petroleum or other liquids before they are passed through the meter. Complete elimination of air or gas is essential for accurate metering. Therefore, the Smith MeterTM Model AR Air Eliminator is a necessary part of a metering system when there is a possibility of air or gas being present in the flowstream.

Features
A wide selection of tanks and Air Eliminator Heads for proper application - See selection guide on Page 3 of this bulletin. Mechanical or Electrical Air Elimination Heads State-of-the-art electrical air elimination is now available. Code Conformance - Tanks may be supplied in conformance with the ASME Code Section VIII or other.

Model AR Air Eliminators

Applications
Air eliminators should always be installed as close to the meter as possible. The air release head should be piped to a convenient and safe point of discharge. Never pipe to the inside of a building. Provide the end of the air release pipe with a suitable flame arrestor. The air release line should have an open drip at the lowest point, discharging into a condensate drum or suitable container at atmospheric pressure. A valve may be placed in the air release line near the eliminator, provided the valve is always open except in emergency.

Principle of Operation
The air eliminators are horizontal pressure vessels with flanged end connections. The air eliminators perform by reducing fluid line velocity, allowing vapor bubbles to rise to the top of the vessel where they are expelled through the air release head.

Pressure Drop (P)

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Specifications
End Connections Raised face flanges per ANSI B16.5. Maximum Working Pressure Class 150 RF: To 285 psig (1,965 kPa) at 100F (38C). Class 300 RF: To 300 psig (2,068 kPa) at 100F (38C). Temperature Range Standard: -20F to 225F (-29C to 107C) - Buna-N elastomer. Optional: 0F to 400F (-18C to 205C) - Viton elastomer. xF to xxxF (-xxC to xxxC) - Chemraz (UB Head only). Other Temperatures and Pressures: Consult factory.

Materials of Construction
Inlet and Outlet Heads SA516 GR. 70 Shell SA516 GR. 70 Inlet and Outlet Pipes SA53 or SA106 GR. B Type S Wells SA 53 or SA106 GR. B Type S Drain A105 Feet A36 Hand-holes SA516 GR. 70 Lifting Lugs SA516 GR. 70

Modeling
AR 4 2040 3 R C S Type AR - Air Eliminator Design Code Flange Size Tank Size Blank - Design per ASME VIII-1 C - ASME VIII-1 "U" Stamp Air Release Head R1 - RB-Head w/Buna-N R2 - RB-Head w/ Viton U1 - UB-Head w/ Viton U2 - UB-Head w/ Chemraz DE - Dual Electric DE-Head PG - PetroGard Connection/Pressure Rating* 3 - Class 150 RF/Class 285 (1,965 kPa) 5 - Class 300 RF/Class 300 (2,068 kPa)
*Flanges per ANSI B16.5.

Special Options

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Issue/Rev. 0.4 (3/06)

Dimensions
Inches (mm)
P N M L Lifting Lug H 'RB' Head Hand-hole

Flow

K R G

J Drain Opening Anchor Bolt Holes D B A C

Hand-hole E F

Note: Dimensions Inches to the nearest tenth (millimetres to the nearest whole mm), each independently dimensioned from respective engineering drawings.
Model Dimensions A B C D E F G H J K L M N P R 1030 2" 34.0 (864) 14.5 (368) 9.8 (249) 7.3 (185) 6.0 (152) 9.0 (229) 20.8 (528) 14.0 (356) 9.5 (241) 11.0 (279) 14.3 (363) 1030 3" 34.0 (864) 14.5 (368) 9.8 (249) 7.3 (185) 6.0 (152) 9.0 (229) 20.8 (528) 14.0 (356) 9.5 (241) 11.0 (279) 14.3 (363) 2040 4" 46.0 (1,168) 23.8 (605) 11.1 (282) 11.9 (302) 8.5 (216) 11.5 (292) 24.0 (610) 18.0 (457) 11.0 (279) 13.0 (330) 15.8 (401) 3050 6" 56.0 (1,422) 29.0 (737) 13.5 (343) 14.5 (368) 9.5 (241) 12.5 (318) 23.5 (597) 20.0 (508) 11.0 (279) 12.5 (318) 16.4 (417) 1.5 (38) 4565 6" 66.0 (1,676) 36.0 (914) 15.0 (381) 18.0 (457) 12.5 (318) 15.3 (389) 29.3 (744) 24.0 (610) 11.0 (279) 18.3 (465) 17.8 (452) 3.5 (89) 45100 8" 84.0 (2,134) 54.0 (1,372) 15.0 (381) 27.0 (686) 12.5 (318) 15.3 (389) 29.0 (737) 24.0 (610) 11.0 (279) 18.0 (457) 17.3 (439) 10.0 (254) 3.5 (89) 75200 8" 90.0 (2,286) 60.0 (1,524) 15.0 (381) 30.0 (762) 21.0 (533) 25.0 (635) 40.1 (1,019) 36.0 (914) 13.0 (330) 27.1 (688) 21.1 (536) 12.0 (305) 7.0 (179) 75200 10" 92.0 (2,337) 60.0 (1,524) 16.0 (406) 30.0 (762) 21.0 (533) 25.0 (635) 40.5 (1,029) 36.0 (914) 13.0 (330) 27.5 (699) 22.1 (561) 12.0 (305) 7.0 (179) 150300 10" 96.0 (2,438) 60.0 (1,524) 18.0 (457) 30.0 (762) 28.0 (711) 31.0 (787) 45.0 (1,143) 42.0 (1,067) 14.0 (356) 31.0 (787) 24.0 (610) 13.0 (330) 13.0 (330) 7.8 (197) 150300 12" 96.0 (2,438) 60.0 (1,524) 18.0 (457) 30.0 (762) 28.0 (711) 31.0 (787) 45.0 (1,143) 42.0 (1,067) 14.0 (356) 31.0 (787) 24.0 (610) 13.0 (330) 13.0 (330) 7.8 (197) 350700 16" 132.0 (3,353) 72.0 (1,829) 30.0 (762) 36.0 (914) 30.0 (762) 36.0 (914) 47.4 (1,204) 42.0 (1,067) 18.5 (470) 28.9 (734) 25.0 (635) 13.0 (330) 13.0 (330) 13.0 (330) 5.5 (140)

Drain Opening: 1-1/4" NPT on Models 1030 through 45100 2" NPT on Models 75200 through 150300 3" diameter opening on Model 350700. Flanges: ANSI B16.5. Anchor Bolt Holes: 4 (13/16") diameter on Models 1030 through 45100 4 (7/8") diameter on Models 75200 (8" and 10") 4 (7/8" and 1") diameter on Models 150300 (10" and 12") 4 (1-1/8") diameter on Model 350700 (16"). Lifting Lugs: On Models 2040 through 350700. Hand-holes: On Models 150300 through 350700. Issue/Rev. 0.4 (3/06) SS03032 Page 3

Selection Guide
The selection of the correct size deaerator is of utmost importance and will result in the highest possible efficiency and metering accuracy. This selection must be based upon two factors: (1) the maximum flow rate, and (2) air and gas conditions. Air and gas conditions are divided into three categories as follows:

Dry pipe at supply end not over 40 pipe diameters long with length of at least 80 pipe diameters of liquid-filled pipe between the dry section and the air eliminator. The Smith DE Air Release Head is recommended for this service. See Bulletin SS03030.

Condition A (Minimum) Long exposed lines where temperature rise could cause vaporization. Possible suction leaks causing air to be drawn into the system. When valving from one tank to another introduces a section of dry pipe twenty pipe diameters or less in length provided there is at least seven times this length between the dry section and the air eliminator. Condition B (Average) Where it is possible for a gravity or pump system to run dry. Dry pipe directly before deaerator not over 60 pipe diameters long.

Condition C (Maximum) Dry pipe directly before deaerator over 60 pipe diameters long. Dry pipe at supply end not over 40 pipe diameters long but where wet pipe between dry section and air eliminator has several elbows or other fittings which would cause turbulence in the line. Same condition as B but handling fluid more viscous than gasoline. Any conditions where extreme air entrainment occurs, long dry lines, extreme turbulence, or where lines are blown dry by compressed air. The Smith DE Air Release Head is recommended for this service. See Bulletin SS03030.

First determine the maximum expected rate of flow through the deaerator. Then by a careful survey of the proposed installation, determine the category into which your particular problem falls and, by means of the chart below, select the correct air eliminator.
Condition
C B A 0 1030 1030 1030 200 2040 3050 2040 4565 3050 2040 400 45100 4565 45100 45100 800 1000 1200 1400 75200 75200 75200 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 150-300 150-300 150-300 2600 2800 3000

3050 4565 600

Rate of Flow - USGPM

API Gravity 40.6 at 60F

3/06 Editorial Change: Page 2: Updated Specifications and Modeling Code.

The specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice and any user of said specifications should verify from the manufacturer that the specifications are currently in effect. Otherwise, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for the use of specifications which may have been changed and are no longer in effect.

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