WW C70 Product-Page English 12-2015 1
WW C70 Product-Page English 12-2015 1
WW C70 Product-Page English 12-2015 1
Typical Applications
Pumping stations and deep well pumps Air relief, surge protection and vacuum prevention.
Pipelines Protection against air accumulation and vacuum formation at elevations,
slope change points and at road/river crossings.
Water networks Protection against vacuum formation, surge and water hammers at points
likely to experience water column separation.
Additional Features
Built in Adjustable Surge Protection (anti-slam) Smoother operation, preventing damage to the valve and the system.
The conditions for partially closing the kinetic orifice (the switching value) can be adjusted according to the specific
system requirements (C70-SP, C70-AS).
Inflow Prevention Prevents intake of atmospheric air in cases where this could lead to damaged pumps, required re-priming,
or disruption of siphons; prevents intake of flood water or contaminated water into potable water networks (C70-IP).
Two service ports for drainage and pressure gauge.
Drainage Valve.
Insect Screen.
BERMAD Waterworks
Model C70 Air Valves Series
Principles of Operation
Pipeline Filling:
During the filling process of a pipeline, high air flow is forced out through the kinetic orifice of the air valve. Once water enters
the valves chamber, the float buoyed upwards causes the kinetic orifice to close. The unique aerodynamic structure of the valve
body and float ensures that the float cannot be closed before water reaches the valve.
Pressurized Operation:
During pressurized operation of the pipeline, air accumulates in the upper part of the air valve chamber, causing the float to
gravitate downwards. The automatic orifice opens in a two-step function, forming an air gap between the water level and the air
release orifice and then releasing the accumulated air, while minimizing the spray effect. Once the air is discharged, the water
level and float rise, causing the automatic orifice to close.
Surge Protection (anti-slam):
In the event of a pressure surge, the surge protection disc rises, partially closing the valves orifice. The approaching water
column decelerates due to the resistance of the rising air pressure in the valve. This is typically used on pump stations and at
specific pipeline locations to minimise pressure surges during pipe filling or power failure conditions at the pump station.
Pipeline Draining:
When a pipeline is drained, a negative differential pressure is created causing atmospheric air to push the float down.
The kinetic orifice stays open and air enters the valve chamber, preventing vacuum formation in the pipe.
Inflow Prevention:
The inflow prevention mechanism is a Normally Closed check disc mounted on the top of the valves orifice preventing
flow of atmospheric air into the valve. Typically used to prime pump suction lines or on pipelines requiring only air discharge
and no air re-entry such as siphons.
Outlets configuration :
Sideways DN50-80 (2-3") BSP threaded,
Size Automatic
DN100-200 (4-8") Victualic connection.
Downwards PN 16 PN 25 PN 40
Mushroom
DN Inch Ad[mm] Ad[mm] Ad[mm]
DN50 2 1.1 0.6 0.4
Additional features:
Surge Protection (C70-SP, C70-AS) DN80 3 2.5 1.5 1.0
Inflow Prevention (C70-IP) DN100 4 3.1 2.0 1.3
DN150 6 9.1 5.7 3.5
0.1 0.1
0 0
-0.1 -0.1
2
6
-0.2 3 -0.2
8
4
-0.3 -0.3
-0.4 -0.4
-4,000 -3,000 -2,000 -1,000 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 -10,000 -7,500 -5,000 -2,500 0 2,500 5,000 7,500 10,000
Air Flow (Normal cubic meter per hour - Nm3/h) Air Flow (Normal cubic meter per hour - Nm3/h)
0.4 0.4
0.2 0.2
0.1 0.1
0 0
-0.1 -0.1
2 6
-0.2 3 -0.2 8
4
-0.3 -0.3
-0.4 -0.4
-4,000 -3,000 -2,000 -1,000 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 -15,000 -10,000 -5,000 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000
0 0 0 0
0 500 1000 1500 0 3,000 6,000 0 500 1000 1500 0 3,000 6,000
Air Flow (Normal cubic meter per hour - Nm3/h) Air Flow (Normal cubic meter per hour - Nm3/h)
Air relief and intake charts are based on actual measurements, made during 2014-2015 in Bermad Air Flow test bench, according to EN-1074/4 standard and certified
to AS-4598 (2008) standard. For Side outlet air flow performance, please consult with BERMAD. Use Bermad Air software (www.bermad-air.com) for optimized Sizing &
Positioning of Air Valves
.
BERMAD Waterworks
Model C70 Air Valves Series
30
20 2
3
4
6
10
8
0
0 40 80 120 160 200
For higher automatic air release capacity, Please consult wit BERMAD.
Cutaway
Eye Bolt
Downwards Outlet
Insect Screen (Optional)
Dynamic Seal
Adjustable Surge Protection Top Plate
(only C70-AS)
Surge Protection Disc
Pre-set 2nd stage flow (only C70-SP) Without Surge
(only C70-AS) Protection (C70)
Auto Orifice Dynamic Seal
Float
Auto Orifice Rod
With Inflow
Prevention (C70-IP)
Flanged
ISO PN16/25/40
BERMAD Waterworks
Model C70 Air Valves Series