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The document describes a gas/foam separator designed to remove foam from digester discharge gas. It is made of stainless steel, uses a spray wash system to separate gas and foam, and has alarms to detect high and low water levels.

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2.5.1 - Separador Espuma 02

The document describes a gas/foam separator designed to remove foam from digester discharge gas. It is made of stainless steel, uses a spray wash system to separate gas and foam, and has alarms to detect high and low water levels.

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GAS CONTROL

VAREC BIOGAS 231 Series


GAS/ FOAM SEPARATOR

The 231 Series Gas/Foam Separator is designed for use in piping


systems to remove foam typically caused by agitation from the digester discharge gas.

Introduction Operation
The Varec Biogas 231 Series Gas/Foam Entrained foam and solids are removed from
Separator is designed for use in piping the gas as it flows through the device. This is
systems to remove foam typically caused by accomplished by subjecting the gas/foam
agitation from the digester discharge gas. mixture to a direct spray of water inside the
The foam must be dispersed and collected in chamber. The gas must then rise vertically
order to protect downstream equipment from past an internal baffle in order to flow from
corrosion or clogging. The Gas/ Foam the tank.
Separator is typically installed in the gas
piping as it exits the digester. Foam and solids are heavier than gas, and
the combination of the large vertical rise the
gas has to travel, and the continuous spray of
Construction water will knock the foam out of the gas and
direct it to the bottom of the chamber. The
The main vessel is welded 316L stainless foam is removed via a drain connection.
steel construction and is available in either 2
foot or 3 foot diameter vessels. Liquid level switches allow for high and
low-level alarms to be connected to the plant
The inlet and outlet gas connections are system. At low water condition, source power
ANSI 150 FF flanges. The size is determined is routed through the low-level switch to
by the actual pipe size of the digester gas terminals for plant connection of a low water
line. The water inlet connection is a 3/4” NPT alarm. If for any reason the water level in the
connection. Drain connections are 4”, ANSI tank rises above the high water float switch,
150lb flat face flanges. source power is routed to terminals for plant
connection of a high water alarm and the
The unit is equipped with a NEMA 7 level spray water solenoid valve is de-energized
switch for high and low water level alarms. which stops the water flow into the unit.
High level alarm is connected to a NEMA 7
solenoid valve located on the water supply Design Features
line.
• All stainless steel construction
The water spray manifold is stainless steel • Continuous spray wash system
pipe and fittings, welded at all joints. • Removes foam and particulates
Maximum working pressure is 1 psig (27.7”
WC). Consult factory for special dimensional • Alarms for high and low water levels
requirements. • Large reservoir with baffle

Varec Biogas Inc. reserves the right to change product design and specifications without notice.
Copyright © 2021 by Varec Biogas Inc. An Ovivo Company.
VAREC BIOGAS 231 Series GAS/ FOAM SEPARATOR

Schematic Drawing
Approximate Shipping Weights
24” Diameter Vessel - 1800 lbs. (816 kg)
36” Diameter Vessel - 2200 lbs. (998 kg)

Consult factory for general dimension


drawings. We can accomodate special
dimensional requirements depending on flow Water Supply
rate and operating pressure. Consult factory
for additional information.

Spray Wash System

Gas w/ Foam Clean Gas

Baffle

Water

Water
Ordering Information

Model Description
231 Foam Separator, 316L SS Construction

Code Size
24 24-in Diameter Vessel
36 36-in Diameter Vessel
PU Special Configuration

Code Inlet & Outlet Flanges


04 4” (100mm)
06 6” (150mm)
08 8” (200mm)
10 10” (250mm)
12 12” (300mm)
231 36 04 (Example)
Example: 36” Diameter, Foam Separator with 4” Inlet & Outlet Flanges

Varec Biogas Inc. reserves the right to change product design and specifications without notice.
Copyright © 2021 by Varec Biogas Inc. An Ovivo Company.

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