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TACO - Air Separator
TACO - Air Separator
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Eliminate bubbles and dirt in the When water is brought into contact with a PALL RING, the
system before they cause trouble stream is deflected in many directions. Microbubbles attach
to the ring surface, by coalescence growing large enough to
Air and dirt trapped in the system can produce major
be separated. Large numbers of PALL rings
problems such as reduced heat transfer, loss of in the 4900 Series yields
efficiency, pipe corrosion, pump damage, increased virtually air-free
energy consumption, and irritating noise. The highly system water.
efficient Taco 4900 Series separator, now with optional
removable cover and switchable on/off magnet, clears
the system of; micro-bubbles, magnetite, sand, dirt, and
rust - saving money, energy, and component wear. 4900
Series’ stainless steel PALL Ring baskets can be removed by
one person. Unlike many competitive models, each 4900
unit is designed and constructed to the requirements of
Section VIII of the ASME code as standard. Switchable On/Off Magnet
With the emergence of more complex, higher efficiency
European PALL Ring technology hydronic systems, the importance of magnetite removal
Taco ingenuity from these systems is becoming more critical than ever.
The 4900 Series’ integral PALL ring technology has been With high efficiency components such as ECM style
proven in countless European installations. PALL rings circulators and condensing boilers for example, magnetite
are often applied in the processing industry to mix gases can damage the internal
with, or separate gases from liquids. The use of PALL rings components and cause
in hydronic air separation is so unique, it’s patented. By inefficient operation - with
applying PALL ring technology to air and dirt separation, the pre-mature failures leading
4900 Series will: to unnecessary costly
repairs.
• Remove microbubbles as small as Taco's Patent Pending
18 X 10-6m (18 microns) from the system Switchable On/Off Magnet
• Remove air which has dissolved in the system’s water technology saves you
from unnecessary costs
• Remove air from places where an air vent associated with premature
cannot be installed failures.
• Remove and separate solid particles from the flow We are able to do this by
• Achieve a 2 PSI or less pressure drop at combining the benefits of
optimal flow rate* high power neodymium
magnets for magnetite
High efficiency cleaning of air and dirt removal included our 4900
While Pall Ring Technology in the HVAC industry may seem Series model with our
new by comparison to its application in the processing internal PALL Ring technology.
industry, The Taco 4900 has seen continued success since The unique feature of being able to energize the magnet
its introduction to HVAC over 20 Years ago. Air bubbles are with the flip of a handle allows easy maintenance reducing
separated by the PALL rings through a process known as the time and effort required to perform a blow down.
coalescence, as dirt particles are actually caught and sifted
to the bottom of the tank - where they can be removed
through a blowdown valve. The 4900 Series provides higher
efficiency, with reduced pressure drops, allowing a smaller
pump may be used for maximum efficiency.
Series 4900-A models clean the system of free air and microbubbles; Series 4900-AD models remove both air AND dirt
from the hydronic system. 304 stainless steel screens are provided on the inlet/outlet of each separator to isolate the
separator’s internals from the hydronic system. A flushing cock allows for the cleaning of the PALL rings. A full port ball
valve is provided at the bottom of the unit to permit blowdown of accumulated particles. While construction of both
models differs somewhat, the PALL ring operating principle is the same.
I. Pothof
Report
January 2004
Prepared for:
I. Pothof
Report
January 2006
TACO
TWIN TEE®
Solubility Curve
AIR SEPARATOR
TACO PUMP
18%
TACO TACO
MULTI-PURPOSE SUCTION TACO
16% VALVE DIFFUSER
SOLUBILITY OFAIR
EXPANSION
TANK
14% IN WATER AT STANDARD
TEMPERATUREAND PRESSURE BOILER
12% Figure 2
10% NAME: FIGURE 8
LOCATION:
8%
Chiller and Air Separator Location
6% 90
80
70 FAN COIL
4% 60
50
PSIA
40
2% 30
20
10
32 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 212
TACO
TEMPERATURE (DEGREE F) CIRCULATOR
Figure 1 TACO
TWIN TEE®
TACO
AIR SEPARATOR
TACO PUMP
CHILLER
Figure 3
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Applications
BAFFLE TRAPS
AIR AND DIRECTS
IT TO THE TOP OF
TANK THRU
OUTER TUBE
TANK FITTING
Figure 5
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Applications
area of not less than 5 times the open area of the nozzle
to minimize pressure drop. Most manufacturers STRAINER REMOVAL
TACO TACO
SLOPE PIPE
UP TO TANK
Tangential ASME Air Separators
PRESSURE
GAUGE
TACO PRESSURE
Taco Tangential Air Separators
REDUCING VALVE
are applied in commercial, insti-
tutional and industrial applica-
COLD WATER
SUPPLY
to minimize pressure drop. Most manufacturers provide small as 5 microns in diameter. This feature is especial-
a blowdown connection at the bottom of the unit. ly beneficial in cleaning up dirty systems with clogged
strainers, balance and control valves.
When Tangential Air Separators are installed in conven-
tional Air Control systems with plain steel expansion The 4900 Series has been designed in two veloc-
tanks (Figure 7) care must be taken to insure that piping ity ranges, a standard product series suitable for line
between the air vent and the plain steel tank is pitched velocity to 4.9 ft/sec. and a high velocity series suitable
at least 3 degrees to facilitate the migration of captured for line velocities up 11 ft/sec. The performance of the
air back into the expansion vessel. Systems with plain 4900 product line has been independently tested and
steel expansion tanks must not have automatic air vents published. (These test results are available through your
installed as this will lead to the loss of the expansion local Taco representative.)
tank compression cushion.
These units are designed, built and stamped to
When Tangential Air Separators are installed in Air the requirements ASME Section VIII, Division 1.
Elimination systems (Figure 10) with Captive Air bladder Manufacturers offer micro bubble air and dirt
or diaphragm style expansion tanks, automatic air vents separators in working pressures of 125, 150, 175,
should be installed at the top of each air separator. As 250, 300 psi.
Air Elimination systems have a permanent separation
provided by the bladder or diaphragm between the When High Efficiency Micro Bubble Air and Dirt
initial tank pre-charge and the system fluid, no loss Separators are installed in Air Elimination systems
of pre-charge will occur. (Figure 10) with Captive Air bladder or diaphragm style
(See Taco Catalog# 400-2.8 for additional information.) expansion tanks, automatic air vents are built into the
top of each air separator. As Air Elimination systems
Applications have permanent separation provided by the bladder
• Larger systems or diaphragm between the initial tank pre-charge and
• Removal of larger particles the system fluid, no loss of pre-charge air will occur.
Applications
4900 Series High Efficiency Micro-Bubble
Air and Dirt ASME Separator • Larger systems
Taco 4900 Series High Efficiency Micro- • Higher efficiencies
Bubble Air and Dirt Separators are • Higher velocities
applied in commercial, institutional and • Removal of smaller air bubbles
industrial applications for the removal of e.g. removal of air in air entrained systems
free and entrained air. The 4900 Series uti- (removes micro air bubbles)
lize the coalescence of micro air bubbles
• Removal of smaller particles e.g. cleaning of
around PALL rings to separate free air
dirty systems (removes particles and dirt)
from a system fluid.
• Enhanced Removal of Ferrous Particles with
The 4900 Series incorporates the highest Switchable On/Off Magnet Option
available coalescence surface area available
on the market today. This enhanced surface
area allows the removal of micro-bubbles as
small as 18 microns in diameter. The 4900 Series
separators remove up to 100% of the free air, 100% of
the entrained air, and up to 99.6% of the dissolved air
in the system fluid. This feature is especially beneficial
in correcting problems in air entrained systems. An
additional feature of the 4900 Series is the capability
to remove dirt from hydronic systems. 4900 Series dirt
separators are capable of removing dirt particles as
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New Selection Procedure
Selection Examples
Example 1
Problem:
TACO
CIRCULATOR
1. Determine the type of air separator required. For removal
of micro air bubbles this would require a Taco 4900 Series
TACO
TWIN TEE® Air Separator with a model number 4906AH (See #2 below)
TACO 4900 SERIES
TACO PUMP
Boiler & Air Separator Location For systems requiring magnetite removal, select a 4900
model featuring the Switchable On/Off style magnet by
using the "DM" designation. (e.g. 4906ADMH)
Selection Examples
Example 2
Problem:
Conditions:
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6"
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(49
GPM @ 2.0
"
MODEL 4.9 4
16
Per./Sec. 1.5
3
4902 51 1.0
49025 73 2
.7
4903 113
4904 204 .5
Standard Velocity Pressure Drops
1 .4
4905 306
4906 469 .3
4908 816 .5 .2
4910 1,291
.15
4912 1,837
4914 2,106 .25 .1
4916 2,790 .07
4918 3,673
.05
4920 4,561 .04
4922 5,300
.03
4924 6,346
4926 7,647 .02
4930 10,262 .015
4936 14,905
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8"
10
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GPM @ 2.0
MODEL 11 4
Ft./Sec. 1.5
3
4902H 115 1.0
2
49025H 165 .7
4903H 253
.5
4904H 438 1 .4
4905H 686 .3
4906H 1,015 .5
.2
4908H 1,730
.15
4910H 2,718
4912H 4,124 .25 .1
4914H 4,727 .07
4916H 6,262 .05
4918H 8,246 .04
4920H 10,238 .03
4922H 11,874 .02
4924H 14,245 .015
4926H 17,167
.01
4930H 23,037
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4936H 33,457
1000
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(GPM)
High Velocity Pressure Drops
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Non-Removable Cover
All dimensions shown are subject to change and should not be used for prepiping. *COALESCENCE (PALL RING) SURFACE AREA
Contact your local Taco representative should certified dimensional drawings be required.
Construction:
Carbon Steel with exterior
red oxide primer finish
OPTIONS
• Higher design pressures and temperatures
-Consult factory
• Base Ring Standard on (4918 thru 4936) G
BASE RING
F
C
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Non-Removable Cover
All dimensions shown are subject to change and should not be used for prepiping. *Dimensions for “T” option only - T option refers
Contact your local Taco representative should certified dimensional drawings be required. to FNPT connections
Designed and constructed per (1) For 150 psi models, replace - 125 with -150
ASME Section VIII, Div. 1 A (2) COALESCENCE (PALL RING) SURFACE AREA
C
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Non-Removable Cover
All dimensions shown are subject to change and should not be used for prepiping. *COALESCENCE (PALL RING) SURFACE AREA
Contact your local Taco representative should certified dimensional drawings be required.
Construction:
Carbon Steel with exterior
red oxide primer finish
OPTIONS D
• Higher design pressures and temperatures
-Consult factory
• Base Ring Standard on (4918 thru 4936)
G
BASE RING
F
C
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Non-Removable Cover
All dimensions shown are subject to change and should not be used for prepiping. *COALESCENCE (PALL RING) SURFACE AREA
Contact your local Taco representative should certified dimensional drawings be required.
Construction:
Carbon Steel with exterior
red oxide primer finish
PALL
304 Stainless Steel Coalescence Pall Rings RINGS
Taco 4900 units are designed to be
self-supporting in the piping system.
Factory review is necessary should B
any piping loads be present.
FLANGED
CAUTION: LIFTING LUGS FOR RIGGING SYSTEM
AND LIFTING USE ONLY, NOT FOR CONNECTIONS
ANCHORING OR HANGING.
FACTORY INSTALLED
• Air Vent is suitable for water, max. 50% glycol D
• Blowdown Valve
• Flush Valve FACTORY INSTALLED
2" BLOWDOWN VALVE
OPTIONS
• Switchable On/Off Style Neodymium Magnet
-Consult factory
• Higher design pressures and temperatures
-Consult factory G
• Base Ring Standard on (4918 thru 4936) BASE RING
F
C
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Non-Removable Cover
All dimensions shown are subject to change and should not be used for prepiping. *COALESCENCE (PALL RING) SURFACE AREA
Contact your local Taco representative should certified dimensional drawings be required.
Construction: PALL
Carbon Steel with exterior RINGS
red oxide primer finish
FACTORY INSTALLED
• Air Vent is suitable for water, max. 50% glycol D
• Blowdown Valve
• Flush Valve
F
C
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Non-Removable Cover
RINGS E E SWITCHABLE
(150 PSI @240˚F Option Available) SYSTEM
ON/OFF
STYLE
SYSTEM CONNECTION MAGNET
B CONNECTION B
Optional Switchable On/Off Style USE SUFFIX
M, FOR EX.
Neodymium Magnet D
D 4904DM-125
SIDE VIEW
FACTORY INSTALLED
Particle removal down to 5 microns BLOWDOWN VALVE
(1" ON 4902 & 49025)
(2" ON 4903 & LARGER)
Construction: OPTIONAL 4"
FACTORY INSTALLED
BLOWDOWN VALVE
G
Carbon Steel with exterior SWITCHABLE
ON/OFF
(1" ON 4902 & 49025) OPTIONAL
red oxide primer finish C (2" ON 4903 & LARGER) BASE RING
STYLE (5" THRU 12")
MAGNET F
ADD SUFFIX ‘R’
USE SUFFIX C
304 Stainless Steel M, FOR EX.
4904DM-125
Coalescence Pall Rings SIDE VIEW THREADED CONNECTIONS FLANGED CONNECTIONS
4902DT THRU 4903DT 4902D THRU 4912D
GPM @ Approx.
Pipe Model A Dia. B Max. C D E F Dia. G 11 Wt.
Size Number (Inch) (Inch) (Inch) (Inch) (Inch) (Inch) (Inch) Ft./Sec. (LBS.)
2 4902AT-250 10 16-1/2 12 7-1/2 3-7/8 --- --- 51 50
Construction:
Carbon Steel with exterior
red oxide primer finish
GPM @ Approx.
Pipe Model A Dia. B Max. C D E F Dia. G 4.9 Wt.
Size Number (Inch) (Inch) (Inch) (Inch) (Inch) (Inch) (Inch) Ft./Sec. (LBS.)
2 4902ADT-250 10 16-1/2 12 7-1/2 3-7/8 --- --- 51 50
10
4908AD-250
4910AD-250
Submittal Data Information
18
24
43-3/8
57-5/8
28
36
18-1/4
25-3/8
16
22
17-1/2
20
12-5/8
12-7/8
816
401-201
1291
350
480
A Taco Family Company
“4900” Series Air/Dirt Separators
12 4912AD-250 24 64-5/8 36 26-3/8 28 20 12-7/8 1837 880
SUPERSEDES: MARCH 15, 2016 EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 5, 2017
14 4914AD-250 30 73-7/8 42 33 29-1/2 24 13-3/4 2106 1550
OB ENGINEER CONTRACTOR REP.
16 4916AD-250 30 80-5/8 42 34 35-1/4 24 13-3/4 2790 1670
ITEM NO. LOCATION MODEL NO. QUANTITY GPM
T option refers to FNPT connections
All dimensions shown are subject to change and should not be used for prepiping.
Contact your local Taco representative should certified dimensional drawings be required.
PECIFICATIONS
Designed and constructed
Designed and perconstructed
ASME Code perSection VIII
Div. 1 ASME Section VIII, Div. 1
Registered with the National Board of Pressure Vessel
Manufacturers Registered with the National Board
Standard DesignofPressure
Pressure Vessel Manufacturers125 psi @
and Temperature:
240°F
Particle removalStandard
down toDesign Pressure and Temperature:
5 microns OPTIONAL 4"
125 PSISteel
Construction: Carbon @ 240˚F
with exterior red oxide primer SWITCHABLE
finish Optional Switchable On/Off Style ON/OFF
304 Stainless Steel Coalescence Pall Rings
Neodymium Magnet
Taco 4900 units are designed to be self-supporting in the STYLE
piping system. Factory review isand
Higher Pressures necessary should
Temperatures any
Available MAGNET
piping loads be present. USE SUFFIX
Particle removal down to 5 microns M, FOR EX.
CAUTION: LIFTING LUGS FOR RIGGING AND 4904ADM-125
IFTING USE ONLY, NOT FOR ANCHORING OR
Construction: SIDE VIEW
HANGING Carbon Steel with exterior
red oxide primer finish
ACTORY INSTALLED
304 Stainless Steel Coalescence Pall Rings
Air Vent is suitable for water, max. 50% glycol
Blowdown ValveTaco 4900 units are designed to be
Flush Valve self-supporting in the piping system.
Factory review is necessary should
PTIONS any piping loads be present.
Optional System Connection Sizes available
CAUTION: LIFTING LUGS FOR RIGGING
Optional Base Ring
AND LIFTING USE ONLY, NOT FOR
o Add Suffix ‘R’ANCHORING
(4905 thru 4916) Exp. 4912AD-250R
OR HANGING.
Not Available (4902 thru 4904)
o 300 PSI @ 240ºF, Available
A B F APPROX.
PIPE MODEL C D E G GPM @
DIA. MAX. DIA. DRY WGT.
SIZE NUMBER (INCH) (INCH) (INCH) (INCH) 4.9ft/sec
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Non-Removable Cover
GPM @ Approx.
Pipe Model A Dia. B Max. C D E F Dia. G 11 Wt.
Size Number (Inch) (Inch) (Inch) (Inch) (Inch) (Inch) (Inch) Ft./Sec. (LBS.)
2 4902AHT-250 12 25 14 10 9 --- --- 115 90
12 4912AH-250
A Taco Family Company 30 “4900”
60-3/8 42 Series
21 Hi-Velocity
28-1/2 24 Air8 Separators
4124 1015
SUPERSEDES:
14 March 15, 2016
4914AH-250 36 73 48 24-7/8 36 30 8 EFFECTIVE:
4727 January
1470 10, 2017
SPECIFICATIONS
•Designed
Designedand and constructed
constructed perper ASME Code Section VIII Div. 1
•ASME
Registered
Sectionwith the National
VIII, Div. 1 Board of Pressure Vessel
Manufacturers
•Registered
Standard with
Design
thePressure and Temperature: 250 psi @ 240°F
National Board
•ofOptional
PressureDesign Pressure and Temperature: 150 psi @ 240°F
Vessel Manufacturers
• Construction: Carbon Steel with exterior red oxide primer finish
•Standard
304 Stainless
DesignSteel Coalescence
Pressure Pall Rings
and Temperature:
•250
Taco PSI4900 units are designed to be self-supporting in the pip-
@ 240˚F
ing system. Factory review is necessary should any piping
loads be present.
Construction:
Carbon Steel with exterior
CAUTION: LIFTING
red oxide primer finish LUGS FOR RIGGING AND
LIFTING USE ONLY, NOT FOR ANCHORING OR
HANGING.
304 Stainless Steel Coalescence Pall Rings
A B F APPROX.
PIPE MODEL C D E G GPM @
DIA. MAX. DIA. DRY WGT.
SIZE NUMBER (INCH) (INCH) (INCH) (INCH) 11 ft./sec.
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Non-Removable Cover
GPM @ Approx.
Pipe Model A Dia. B Max. C D E F Dia. G 11 Wt.
Size Number (Inch) (Inch) (Inch) (Inch) (Inch) (Inch) (Inch) Ft./Sec. (LBS.)
2 4902ADHT-250 12 32 14 16 10 --- --- 115 105
SWITCHABLE
Optional Switchable On/Off Style ON/OFF
Neodymium Magnet PALL RING STYLE
-For Models above 30" diameter - CAGE MAGNET
Consult Factory E USE SUFFIX
M, FOR EX.
Particle removal down to 5 microns B 4904ADM-125
SIDE VIEW
Construction:
Carbon Steel with exterior CL.300 FLANGED
SYSTEM
red oxide primer finish
CONNECTION
304 Stainless Steel Coalescence Pall Rings
D
Taco 4900 units are designed to be
self-supporting in the piping system.
Factory review is necessary should FACTORY INSTALLED
any piping loads be present. BLOWDOWN VALVE
(1" ON 4902 & 49025)
CAUTION: LIFTING LUGS FOR RIGGING (2" ON 4903 & LARGER)
AND LIFTING USE ONLY, NOT FOR
ANCHORING OR HANGING. OPTIONAL
G BASE RING
F
C
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