Anti surge combination air valve

Mod. Lynx 3F - RFP

The CSA air valve Mod. Lynx 3F RFP has been designed to allow the release of air pockets accumulated
in working conditions, the entrance of large volumes of air in case of pipe draining or bursts and to prevent
pipeline damages coming from pressure transients, associated with high air outflow velocities.

Technical features and benefits

Q Uncontrolled pipeline filling operations and transient events will inevitably generate the rapid closure of
the air valves installed along the system, with consequent damages. The CSA air valve Lynx 3F RFP will
automatically adjust the outflow capacity, thus reducing the velocity of the incoming water column
minimizing the risk of water hammer.
Q The spray effect during closing and the risk of drowning, compared to standard combination air valves,
are reduced.
Q Single chamber body in ductile cast iron, PN 40 bar rated, provided with internal ribs for consistent and
accurate guiding of the mobile block.
Q Mobile block composed of the main float and upper disk, joined together by the CSA air release system
in AISI 316 (pat. pending), and an additional anti-surge obturator.
Q Nozzle and gasket holder, part of CSA air release system, entirely made in AISI 316.
Q Cover in ductile and scree in stainless steel as a standard execution, to prevent the entrance of insects,
with optional outlet for submerged applications.

Applications
Q Main transmission lines.
Q Water distribution networks.
Q Irrigation systems.
Q In general this model is used, in combination with CSA AS technology, on changes in slope and high
points of the profile to provide the best air control and safety of the pipeline.
Operating principle

Discharge of large Controlled outflow

volumes of air If the differential pres-
During the pipe filling it is sure of air, during pipe
necessary to discharge filling, increases above a
air as water flows in. The cer tain value without
Lynx 3F RFP, thanks to control there is the risk
the aerodynamic body of water hammer and
and deflector, will make damages to the system.
sure to avoid premature Should that happen the
closures of the mobile RFP upper float will rise
block during this phase. automatically, reducing
the outflow and conse-
quently the velocity of
the approaching water
column.

Air release during Entrance of large

working conditions volumes of air
During operation the During pipeline draining,
air produced by the or pipe bursts, it is
pipeline is accumulated necessary to bring in as
in the upper part of the much air as the quantity
air valve. Little by little it of outflowing water to
is compressed and the avoid negative pressure
pressure arrives to water and serious damages of
pressure, therefore the pipeline, and to the
its volume increases entire system.
pushing the water level
downwards allowing the
air release through the
nozzle.

Optional

Q Vacuum breaker version Mod. Lynx 2F RFP, to allow the entrance of large volumes of air
and the controlled outflow only. This model is normally recommended in changes in slope
ascending, long ascending segments, dry fire systems, and wherever the water hammer effect
has to be reduced without the necessity of air release.

Q Version for submerged applications, SUB series, available both for Lynx 3F RFP and 2F
RFP Models, with elbow for air conveyance. The design sprang from the necessity of having an
air valve performing also in case of flood, without the risk of contaminated water entering the
pipeline. Another benefit of SUB is the possibility of conveying spurts coming from the closure
away from the air valve.

Q Version for air discharge only EO series, available both for Lynx 3F RFP and 2F RFP
models. The most important application of EO is to allow the air valve installation in those loca-
tions of the system where HGL may drop below the pipe profile, and to any other node where
for project requirements air entrance must be avoided, such as in pump suction lines or siphons
pipelines.
Technical data
Air flow performance charts
AIR DISCHARGE DURING PIPE FILLING nozzle diameter (mm)
DN50 DN80 DN100 DN150 0,8 1 1,2 1,5 1,8

p (bar)
p (bar)

1,5 40

1,4 35

1,3 30

1,2 25

1,1
20
1,0
1 2 3 5 10 20 30 50 100 200 300 500 1000 2000 5000 10000 Q (Nm3/h) 15
1,0
10
0,9
5
0,8

0,7
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 Q (Nl/s)
AIR RELEASE DURING WORKING CONDITIONS
p (bar)

0,6

0,5
DN50 DN80 DN100 DN150
AIR ENTRANCE DURING PIPE DRAINING

AIR DISCHARGE DURING PIPE FILLING nozzle diameter (mm)

bar DN200 DN250 DN300 DN350 DN400 2,4 3,0 4,0
p (bar)

p (bar)
1,5 40

1,4 35

1,3
30

1,2
25
1,1
20
1,0
100 200 500 1000 2000 5000 10000 20000 50000 100000 Q (Nm3/h) 15
1,0

10
0,9

0,8 5

0,7
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Q (Nl/s)
AIR RELEASE DURING WORKING CONDITIONS
p (bar)

0,6
The air flow charts were created in Kg/s from laboratory
0,5
DN200 DN250 DN300 DN400 tests and numerical analysis, then converted using a
DN350 safety factor.
AIR ENTRANCE DURING PIPE DRAINING

Working conditions Nozzle choice PN 10 PN 16 PN 25 PN 40

DN 50 1,5 1,2 1 0,8
Treated water max. 60C. Nozzle diameter in mm accor-
DN 80 1,8 1,5 1,2 1
Max. pressure 40 bar. ding to the size of the air valve
DN 100 1,8 1,5 1,2 1
Min. press. 0,2 bar. Lower pressure on request. and the PN (table aboard).
DN 150 3 2,4 1,8 1,2
Standard DN 200 4 3 2,4 1,8
DN 250 4 4 4 3
Designed in compliance with EN-1074/4 and AWWA C-512. Flanges according DN 300 4 4 4 4
to EN 1092/2 or ANSI. Epoxy painting applied through fluidized bed technology DN 350 4 4 4 4
blue RAL 5005. Changes on the flanges and painting on request. DN 400 4 4 4 4

Weights and dimensions

A
CONNECTION A B C D Weight
mm mm mm mm mm Kg A
Threaded 2" 117 231 - - CH 70 4,8
Flanged 50 117 236 165 - - 6,8
Flanged 80 141 305 210 205 - 10,8 B
Flanged 100 172 303 235 220 - 13,8 B
Flanged 150 206 337 305 285 - 23,0
Flanged 200 285 515 375 340 - 55,0
Flanged 250 380 625 450 - - 101,0
Flanged 300 414 735 485 - - 127,0 C D
Flanged 350 492 850 580 - - 250,5
Flanged 400 578 995 660 - - 304,0 Values are approximate, consult CSA service for more details.
 Technical details

10 9

11 17

12 13

5 4

18 6

16

15 14

N. Component Standard material Optional

1 Body ductile cast iron GJS 500-7 o GJS 450-10

2 Cap ductile cast iron GJS 500-7 o GJS 450-10
3 O-ring NBR EPDM/Viton/silicone
4 O-ring NBR EPDM/Viton/silicone
5 Seat stainless steel AISI 304 stainless steel AISI 316
6 RFP flat with o-ring polypropylene and NBR EPDM/Viton/silicone
7 Upper flat with nozzle subset polypropylene and stainless steel AISI 316
8 Float polypropylene
9 Studs stainless steel AISI 304 stainless steel AISI 316
10 Nuts stainless steel AISI 304 stainless steel AISI 316
11 Spacers stainless steel AISI 304 stainless steel AISI 316
12 Nuts stainless steel AISI 304 stainless steel AISI 316
13 Washers stainless steel AISI 304 stainless steel AISI 316
14 Deflector stainless steel AISI 304 stainless steel AISI 316
15 Screws stainless steel AISI 304 stainless steel AISI 316
16 Drain valve stainless steel AISI 303 stainless steel AISI 316
17 Screen stainless steel AISI 304
18 Tag stainless steel AISI 304
Rev.  -/201

The list of materials and components is subject to changes without notice.