D-090-P

Water Supply

PN 16

Underground Air Valve System

Description 4. The float drops, unsealing the rolling seal. The air release orifice
The D-090-P Underground Air Valve is designed to save the costs opens and the accumulated air is released.
of manholes and provide reliable solutions for special requirements 5. Liquid replaces the air released from the valve, buoying up the
such as: float and pushing the rolling seal back to its sealing position.
- Frost protection. When internal pressure falls below atmospheric pressure
- Savings in installation costs. (negative pressure):
- Installation under important crossings, including: roads, 1. The floats will drop down, immediately opening the air &
pavements, buildings. vacuum and air release orifices.
- Eliminate the need for confined-space entry - its costs and safety 2. Air will enter into the system.
demands.
Main Features
Operation - Working pressure:
The air & vacuum component, with the large orifice, discharges D-090-P with the DG-10 0.1 - 10 bar
air at high flow rates during the filling of the system and admits air D-090-P with the D-040 0.2 - 16 bar
into the system at high flow rates during its drainage and at water - Maximum working temperature: 600 C.
column separation. - Maximum intermittent temperature: 900 C.
High velocity air will not blow the float shut. Water will lift the - Materials: the air valve is made of corrosion-resistant materials.
float which seals the valve. - Integral check valve: shuts automatically when removing the air
At any time during system operation, should internal pressure of the valve for maintenance purposes.
system fall below atmospheric pressure, air will enter the system. - Drainage System: A special one-way outlet drains the water from
The smooth discharge of air reduces pressure surges and other the valve box and prevents water intake.
destructive phenomena. - Dynamic design allows high velocity air discharge, prevents
The intake of air in response to negative pressure protects the system premature closing.
from destructive vacuum conditions and prevents damage caused - Unique Rolling Seal Mechanism:
by water column separation. Air entry is essential to efficiently drain • Dramatically reduces obstruction by debris.
the system. • The automatic function discharges high air flow rates up to160
The air release component releases entrapped air in pressurized m3/h.
systems. • Self - cleaning mechanism.
Without air valves, pockets of accumulated air may cause the - Low maintenance costs.
following hydraulic disturbances: - Air valve box made of P.V.C. – according to high-quality standard.
- Restriction of effective flow due to a reduction of the flow area. In - Lightweight and compact silhouette.
extreme cases this will cause complete flow stoppage.
- Obstruction of efficient hydraulic transmission due to air flow Valve Selection
disturbances. - Connections: threaded 2", flanged 2", 3", 4" to meet any
- Acceleration of cavitation damages. requested standard.
- Increase in pressure transients and surges. - Eight different installation lengths: 500 mm, 755 mm, 1055 mm,
- Internal corrosion of pipes, fittings and accessories. 1305 mm, 1555mm, 1830mm, 2135mm, 2440mm.
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- Dangerous high-energy bursts of compressed air.

- Inaccuracies in flow metering. Options
As the system fills and is pressurized, the combination air valve - D-090-P LP: for low pressure
functions in the following stages: - Internal frost protection.
1. Air in the pipeline is discharged by the air valve.
2. Liquid enters the air and vacuum component, lifting the float to Note
its sealing position. For best suitability, it is recommended to send the fluid chemical
3. Water enters the air release component of the valve, lifting the properties along with the valve request.
float and pushing the rolling seal to its sealing position. Upon ordering, please specify: model, size, working pressure, thread
4. Entrapped air, accumulating at peaks and along the system, rises to and flange standard and type of liquid.
the top of the air release valve, displacing the liquid in the valve's body.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Dimensions mm Weight Kg.

A B Aluminium B. Ductile Iron B.

202 500 5.8 7

202 755 7.3 8.5
202 1055 8.9 9.8
202 1305 9.9 11.2 1
202 1555 11.1 12.3
2
202 1830 12.4 13.6
202 2135 13.7 14.9 3

202 2440 15 16.3 4

PARTS LIST AND SPECIFICATION 6

7
No. Part Material
1. Cover Polypropylene 8
2. Air Valve Box P.V.C. 9
3. Insulation Cover Aluminum Coated Foamed PE
10
4. Bridge Assembly Reinforced Nylon
5. Tightening Rod Stainless Steel SAE 304 11
6. Lock Pin Stainless Steel SAE 304 12
7. Check Valve (D-090-P V)* Acetal + NBR + ST.ST.
13
8. D-040 Cover Reinforced Nylon
9. Rolling Seal Assembly ST.ST. + R.N + E.P.D.M. 14
10. O-Ring (D-090-P V)* BUNA-N 15
11. Clamping Stem Reinforced Nylon
16
12. Lock Pin Stainless Steel SAE 304
13. Float Foamed Polypropylene 17
14. D-040 Body Reinforced Nylon 18
15. D-040 Base Reinforced Nylon
19
16. O-Ring BUNA-N
17. Base Ductile Iron / Aluminum 20

18. Drainage Connector Polypropylene + Acetal

19. Check valve Acetal + NBR + ST.ST.
20. Adaptor Stainless Steel SAE 316

* Optional -upon request

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APPLICATIONS / ACCESSORIES

One-Way Options
- One-way attachment for discharge of air only, not allowing for
air intake.
- One-way attachment for intake of air only, not allowing for air
discharge.
- Non-Slam discharge-throttling attachment, allows full air intake,
throttles air discharge.

Internal Frost Protection Element

Service Tap
This stand pipe system is installed for the following purposes:
- Extracting water from the line (sampling, cleaning purposes etc).
- Cleaning of the line itself.
- Releasing large quantities of air from the line manually.
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Sample Installation Scheme

Important Information: Prior to site preparation and installation,

please refer to the D-090-P Installation and Maintenance Manual
for all the relevant instructions and information. The manual can be
obtained by contacting the A.R.I marketing dept., from your local
A.R.I. distributor or downloading the file from our website.