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The document discusses an air separator which is a device that removes air from hydronic heating and cooling systems. It introduces how air gets into systems and the problems it causes. It then explains how the air separator works using a vortex to separate air from water before discussing benefits like improved efficiency and reduced corrosion.

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Air Seperator

The document discusses an air separator which is a device that removes air from hydronic heating and cooling systems. It introduces how air gets into systems and the problems it causes. It then explains how the air separator works using a vortex to separate air from water before discussing benefits like improved efficiency and reduced corrosion.

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AURORA 1050 Series

AIR SEPARATOR
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AIR SEPARATOR

AURORA 1050 Series


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Air Separator
The Air Removal Requirement. Cast Iron
2", 2½", 3"
Air is introduced to a hydronic system:
• During initial fill Water In

• While maintaining system pressure


• During routine equipment maintenance
• In a cooling tower operation
Fill water at 50˚F (10˚C) can hold up to 9% entrained air at 30 psig (207 kPa). Air-Free
When heated up to 200˚F (93˚C), the water can hold up to 4.5% entrained air. Water

The remaining 4.5% air is released into the system as air pockets, bubbles, and
microbubbles, that can negatively impact the performance of fluid flow or heat Cast Iron
4" – 6"
transfer equipment.

How the Air Separator Removes Air.


Circulating the water through the Air Separator creates a vortex or whirlpool action,
sending the heavier air-free water to the outer portion of the tank and allowing
the lighter air-entrained water mixture to move into the lower velocity center. At
the center of the vortex the air is released from the water, forms bubbles and exits
through an air vent or compression tank installed above. Instead of relying entirely
on low velocity separation, the Air Separator offers the advantage of efficient
separation in a much smaller tank.

The Benefit and Advantage of an Air-Free System. Fabricated Steel


8" – 24"
Air-free water flow means improved systems operation and lower operating costs.
The Air Separators eliminate entrained air from heating and cooling systems
providing these benefits:
• Allows quick venting of air at start-up
• Reduces annoying noise caused by air entrained in the system
• Reduces service costs due to air-bound piping
• Extends the life of the system by reducing corrosion and erosion
• Improves heat transfer efficiency in boilers, fan coils, chillers, etc.
• Reduces the overall energy costs of your system
• Optimizes pump performance by reducing incidences of ‘air lock’
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AIR SEPARATOR

Installation Schematics
Air Separators should be installed at the highest temperature and the lowest pressure points in the system. Where this is not possible, the
best location is at the point of highest temperature. Ideally, a separator should be located on the outlet side of the boiler and the suction side
of the pump.

For Chiller Applications

For Boiler Applications

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Installation Schematics
For Heat Exchanger Applications

Typical Piping Connections to an Air Separator


Open Expansion Tank

Relief Pressure Tank


Valve Reducing Valve Fitting Relief Pressure
To Closed Valve Reducing Valve
Compression Air Vent Cold Water
Supply Cold Water
Tank
Supply

System Aurora System Aurora


Water In Air Separator Water In Air Separator

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Because we are continuously improving our products and services, Pentair reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice.
A-02-1055 01/17/13 © 2013 Pentair Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

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