SERIES 30

Spring Operated Tank Blanketing Valve

PROTECTOSEAL ®

● ⁄ 2" NPT inlet and outlet standard

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● Direct acting valve mechanism

● Optional flanged or threaded inlet and outlet connections
available
● Inlet gas pressures from 10 PSIG to 200 PSIG
● Set points from -0.1 in.W.C. to 69.2 in.W.C.
● Optional flow plugs to meet specific flow requirements
● Fully field serviceable
● Optional sense line gauges
● System purge and field test capability available
● Conforms to the latest ATEX Directive

Tank Blanketing is an effective means of the selection of an inert gas for a particular relief vent (C) is placed on the tank, the
preventing fires in flammable liquid storage process is based upon one or more of the pressure setting being slightly above the
tanks by controlling the formation of explo- following characteristics: conservation vent pressure setting.
sive vapor / air mixtures. Blanketing mini-
1. Non-flammable in the atmosphere In designing a tank blanketing system,
mizes evaporation of the stored product,
being protected several important considerations should
thus reducing emission levels. Protection
2. Non-contaminating be evaluated:
from external sources of contamination
3. Chemically inactive
that may adversely affect the tank’s con- 1. Inert gas or tank blanketing equipment
4. Non-toxic
tents is also provided. must be completely reliable and capable
5. Availability for large quantity use
of maintaining an adequate supply of
The principle involved is quite simple: a 6. Cost
inert gas at all times. Equipment break-
blanket or pad of inert gas in the tank’s
A typical tank blanketing installation is down or equipment that is inadequately
vapor space prevents atmospheric air from
shown in Fig. 1. sized for the job will result in a higher
entering the tank. The inert gas, usually
oxygen concentration in the vapor
Nitrogen, is injected, as necessary, into The conservation vent (A) is sized to take
space of the storage tank which would
the vapor space in order to maintain a non- care of overpressure and vacuum condi-
mix with the vapors resulting in the
flammable atmosphere. The blanketing tions brought about by unforeseen condi-
development of a flammable mixture.
pressure is usually very low (less than 1 tions or equipment failures. The pressure
PSIG. Outside air, which contains oxygen, setting of the vent is set at a slightly higher 2. The inert gas should be introduced into
moisture and other contaminants is not setting than the blanketing pressure in the the tank in such a manner that it can be
permitted to enter the tank. For those tank but below the maximum pressure the distributed effectively.
applications where the purity of stored tank can withstand. Similarly, the vacuum 3. Contamination of the inert gas from any
product is a major concern, Protectoseal pallet is set at a higher vacuum setting source must be guarded against. Any
offers optional PURE-TECH® cleaning and than normal operating conditions bring inerting system should have suitable
packaging specifications for the blanketing about and below the maximum vacuum devices to hold moisture to an absolute
valves. pressure the tank could withstand. minimum.

This inert gas is admitted only during Note the placement of the flame arrester
inbreathing cycles (vacuum cycles). An (B) to provide additional protection in the
inbreathing cycle occurs when liquid is event of inert gas failure. An emergency
being withdrawn from a tank, or when
vapors condense in a tank due to a
decrease in temperature.
The amount of inert gas required for a spe-
cific application is based on the maximum
inbreathing demand under conditions of
sudden cooling caused by a rain or hail-
storm PLUS the maximum emptying rate.
Although Nitrogen is most commonly used
for inerting, other gases, including natural
gas, may be used in some applications. Fig. 1
Depending upon the specific application,

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Specifications
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION As the tank pressure increases, the sense n Operates effectively at supply pressures
chamber pressure works to push the from 10 PSIG to 200 PSIG
A blanketing valve is used in tank blanketing diaphragm upwards and the valve poppet is n Pressure balanced poppet
applications to regulate the pressure of the allowed to return to its closed position (aided n Optional supply line filters available
inert gas layer on top of a tank’s stored liquid. by the biasing spring (L) under the poppet), n Set point not affected by supply pressure.
The valve senses the pressure of the tank stopping the flow of inert gas into the tank. n A range of flow plug sizes provides the
blanket and opens to flow inert gas when opportunity to tailor flow capacity to tank
pressure drops below the set pressure. The OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS size
valve closes and stops flow when pressure n Field serviceable
n A comprehensive range of materials are
builds back up to the set pressure. See Fig. 2 The poppet of the Protectoseal Series 30
and Fig. 3. Tank Blanketing Valve is pressure balanced
offered:
n Metal parts in 316 Stainless Steel
so that a consistent opening point over the
The Protectoseal Series 30 Blanketing Valve
n Soft goods (seals & gaskets)* available in
allowable range of blanketing gas supply
consists of a direct acting main valve assem- pressures is realized. The valve functions as
bly (A) with a movable poppet (B), whose Buna-N, Neoprene, Viton®, EDPM,
a spring loaded valve. Flow through the valve
opening and closing is controlled by move- Chemraz® or Kalrez®
n Protectoseal PURE-TECH® High Purity
is realized as the pressure in the tanks falls
ment of the sense diaphragm (C) in the pres- below the set point. As the tank pressure
sure sensing chamber (D). Unseating of the Blanketing Valves are available for applica-
increases above the set point, flow through
poppet allows a flow of inert gas into the tions involving high purity products.
the device is stopped.
tank. On units with Kalrez® or Chemraz® seals and gas-
kets, the sense diaphragm gasket (Item C) is Buna-N.
In the preferred configuration, three external FEATURES & BENEFITS OF THE
connections are required for the operation of PROTECTOSEAL BLANKETING VALVE Viton® and Kalrez® are registered Trademarks of E.I.

n Designed specifically for tank blanketing

DuPont de Nemours & Co., Inc.
the Protectoseal Series 30 Blanketing Valve.
The remote sense line (E) runs from the tank n 1⁄ 2" NPT female inlet and outlet connec- Chemraz® is a registered Trademark of Greene,
to the sense line inlet of the valve. This line Tweed & Co., Inc.
tions standard
provides the controlling pressure to the sens- n ANSI 150 lb. or 300 lb. flange connec-
ing chamber. It is connected to the tank at a tions optional
distance far enough from the blanketing valve n Direct acting valve mechanism
outlet to insure that it will not be affected by n Detects low tank pressure and opens
the flow stream of inert gas into the tank. The automatically to allow entry of blanketing
second line (F) comes from the inert gas sup- gas
ply and connects to the valve inlet. The third n Reseals automatically when tank pressure
external connection (G) joins the valve outlet has returned to an acceptable level
port to the tank.

The pressure in the tank’s vapor space is

transmitted through the sense line (E) to the MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
underside of the sense diaphragm (C). This
Valve Bodies STANDARD 316 Stainless
pressure pushes upwards against the com-
& Components: CUSTOM Others
bined downward forces of atmospheric pres-
sure (I) on the top side of the sense Fittings & STANDARD 316 Stainless
diaphragm and the setting spring (J). If the Hardware: CUSTOM Others
pressure in the tank’s vapor space is greater Springs: 302 Stainless
than the set point of the valve, determined by Seals & OPTIONS Buna-N
the compression of the set spring (J), the Gaskets: Neoprene, Viton®, EPDM, Chemraz®, Kalrez® & Others
sense diaphragm is pushed upward and the
Diaphragm: FEP Film
valve poppet (B) remains in its closed posi-
tion (no flow of inert gas into the tank). A Filter: OPTIONS Aluminum / Zinc / Polypropylene / Buna-N / Acetal
decrease in the tank’s vapor space pressure Stainless Steel / Polypropylene / Viton® / Acetal
results in a corresponding reduced pressure PRIMARY OPTIONS
in the sensing chamber (D). Tank pressure
Connections: OPTIONS ⁄ 2" FNPT inlet & outlet
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less than the valve set point allows downward

⁄ 2", 150# or 300# welded ANSI flanges on inlet / outlet or
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movement of the sense diaphragm. The stop

outlet only
(K) connected to the diaphragm pushes down
on the poppet, causing it to unseat and allow- Flow Plugs: OPTIONS No flow plug (100% of maximum flow)
ing a flow of inert gas into the tank. Flow plugs for 75%, 50%, 25% of maximum flow
Other Options n Pressure gauges on inlet and / or sense line
n Integral purge on outlet and / or sense line
n Field test accessories
n Single port sensing (see page 8)
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K
Stop

B
Poppet
(Closed Position)

Setting
Spring J
L
Spring
Atmospheric
Pressure I C
Sense
Diaphragm

Pressure
Sensing D
Chamber

Inert Gas
F Supply Line
E Outlet
Pipe
A
Remote Tank Main Valve
Sensing Line G
TANK Fig. 2
Blanketing Valve In Closed Position
(Tank Pressure Above Set Point Pressure)

Stop K

Poppet
(Open Position) B

Setting
Spring J
Spring L
Atmospheric
Pressure I
C Sense
Diaphragm

Pressure
Sensing D
Chamber

F Inert Gas
Outlet Supply Line
E A Main
Remote Tank Pipe
Valve
Sensing Line G
TANK
Fig. 3
Blanketing Valve Open and Flowing
(Tank Pressure Below Set Point Pressure)
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Specifications
VALVE SIZING TO MEET FLOW REQUIREMENTS
Blanketing valve flow requirements are based upon two factors: 1) the maximum possible emptying rate out of the tank, and 2) the
possible effects of cooling during atmospheric changes. Using the total required flow determined from these two factors, the nec-
essary specifications for the blanketing valve can be determined. Follow the three steps below. Steps 1 and 2 are based upon API
2000 recommendations.

STEP 1: STEP 2:
Use Table 1 below to determine the flow required to Use Table 2 below to determine the flow required to
accommodate the maximum possible emptying rate. accommodate the possible effects of atmospheric cooling.
Table 1 – Flow Required to Accommodate Pumping Out Table 2 – Flow Required to Accommodate Thermal Effects
To Obtain SCFH To Obtain N m3/h Tank Capacity Inbreathing Required
For Maximum Liquid Air Required Air Required Barrels Gallons m3 SCFH N m3/h
Emptying Rate In : Multiply By: Multiply By:
180,060 2,500 10 60 1.7
US gpm 8.00 0.227 180,100 4,200 16 100 2.8
US gph 0.133 0.00379 180,500 21,000 79 500 14
181,000 42,000 159 1,000 28
barrels/hour 5.600 0.159
182,000 84,000 318 2,000 55
barrels/day 0.233 0.00662 183,000 126,000 477 3,000 83
m3/h 35.22 1.00 184,000 168,000 636 4,000 110
SCFH is at 60°F and 14.7 psia. Nm3/h is at 0°C and 101.3 kPA (absolute). 185,000 210,000 795 5,000 138
110,000 420,000 1,590 10,000 276
115,000 630,000 2,385 15,000 413
120,000 840,000 3,180 20,000 551
125,000 1,050,000 3,975 24,000 661
130,000 1,260,000 4,770 28,000 772
135,000 1,470,000 5,565 31,000 854
140,000 1,680,000 6,360 34,000 937
145,000 1,890,000 7,155 37,000 1,020
150,000 2,100,000 7,950 40,000 1,102
160,000 2,520,000 9,540 44,000 1,212
170,000 2,940,000 11,130 48,000 1,323
180,000 3,360,000 12,720 52,000 1,433
190,000 3,780,000 14,310 56,000 1,543
100,000 4,200,000 15,900 60,000 1,653
120,000 5,040,000 19,080 68,000 1,874
140,000 5,880,000 22,260 75,000 2,067
160,000 6,720,000 25,440 82,000 2,260
180,000 7,560,000 28,620 90,000 2,480
* Interpolate between values as necessary.

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STEP 3:
Add the values from Step 1 and Step 2 to determine the total flow requirement. The flows stated in Table 3 will be achieved by a
pressure of 11⁄ 2" W.C. below the set point of the Protectoseal Series 30 Blanketing Valve (no flow plugs).
Table 3 – Flows Through Protectoseal Blanketing Valve
Supply Pressure Air Nitrogen 0.6g Natural Gas
psig kPa (g) kg/cm2 (g) SCFH N m3/h SCFH N m3/h SCFH N m3/h

10 69 0.7 246 6.8 250 6.9 317 8.7

20 138 1.4 345 9.5 351 9.6 445 12.2
40 276 2.8 543 14.9 552 15.2 701 19.3
60 414 4.2 742 20.4 754 20.7 958 26.4
80 552 5.6 941 25.9 957 26.3 1,215 33.4
100 690 7.0 1,140 31.4 1,159 31.9 1,472 40.5
120 827 8.4 1,339 36.9 1,361 37.5 1,728 47.6
140 965 9.8 1,537 42.3 1,563 43.0 1,984 54.6
160 1,103 11.2 1,736 47.8 1,765 48.6 2,241 61.7
180 1,241 12.7 1,935 53.3 1,968 54.2 2,498 68.8
200 1,379 14.1 2,134 58.8 2,170 59.8 2,755 75.9

NOTES: Estimated flow values. Interpolate between values as necessary. SCFH is at 60° F and 14.7 psia. N m3/h is at 0° C and 101.3 kPA (absolute). Optional flow plugs can be
used to restrict flow to 75%, 50% or 25% of the flows listed above.

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Dimensions Series 30
Spring Operated Tank Blanketing Valve

DIMENSIONS
(Dimensions shown are for reference only.
Contact Factory for certified drawings.)

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Options Series 30
Spring Operated Tank Blanketing Valve
SUPPLY LINE FILTER
A supply line filter is recommended to remove particles and water from the supply gas from entering the blanketing valve.
Protectoseal offers two supply line filters as well as replacement filter elements. Filter flow capacity must be higher than the
required flow through the blanketing valve. Please select a filter that is best suited for your application.

Part No. 30-250-300 Aluminum Filter Part No. 30-252-300 Stainless Steel Filter
w/ a 40 micron element w/ a 40 micron element
Max. Flow Capacity: 73 SCFM (4,380 SCFH) (118 NCMH) Max. Flow Capacity: 140 SCFM (8,400 SCFH) (228 NCMH)

Replacement filter element Replacement filter element

Part No. 30-250FE-300 (40 micron element) Part No. 30-252FE-300 (40 micron element)

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Options Series 30
Spring Operated Tank Blanketing Valve
SINGLE PORT SENSING vapor space pressure sensing and blanketing gas supply are
n Single connection mounting
accomplished through a common tank fitting. Outlet pipe
n Eliminates need for separate sense line connection to tank
directs blanketing gas flow past the pressure sensing location
n Efficient control of tank pressure
in the connection to minimize vapor space pressure sensing
errors. A minimum 1" tank connection ensures proper flow.
If the preferred independent sense line configuration cannot Consult factory for details and additional connection options.
be accommodated, the single port design allows for mounting Recommended outlet pipe length can be determined on page
the blanketing valve with only one tank connection. Tank 11.

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Order Information Sheet Series 30
Spring Operated Tank Blanketing Valve
Information to be Placed on the Order Form for Factory Use:
1. Part Number 2. Set Point Pressure in inches WC 3. Supply Pressure in PSIG

Customer:
Order Number: Tag Number:
Part Number: n Special
Set Point Pressure1: inches WC (convert other units to inches WC for the order form)
n PSIG n inches Hg n mbar n Other
Supply Pressure2: PSIG (convert other units to PSIG for the order form)
n kPA n kg/cm2 n bar n Other
Required Air Flow: n SCFH n SCFM n N m3/h n Other
Elastomer Type n Buna-N n Neoprene n Viton ®
n EPDM n Chemraz® n Kalrez®
n Other
Inlet Connection: n Pipe Size n FNPT n 150# Flange n 300# Flange
n Other
Outlet Connection: n Pipe Size n FNPT n 150# Flange n 300# Flange
n Other
Supply Filter: n Aluminum/Zinc/Buna-N n Stainless Steel 316/Viton® (See below for replacement element)
n Other
Flow Capacity: n 100% n 75% n 50% n 25%
Pressure Gauge: n Not included n Supply line gauge n Sense line gauge
n Other
Integral Purge: n Not included n Outlet line purge n Sense line purge
n Other
Check Valve: n Not included n Included n Other
Field Test: n Not included n Fittings included (no field test kit)
n Included n Fittings included w/ outlet line 3-way valve (no field test kit)
n Outlet line 3-way valve n Fittings included w/ sense line shut-off valve (no field test kit)
n Sense line shut-off valve n Fittings included w/ outlet line 3-way valve & sense line shut-off valve
(no field test kit)
n Other
Single Port Sensing: n Not included n 1" 150# flange
n Other
Dimensions: L___________ D___________ T___________
Options Not Listed Above:

Replacement filter elements (order separately):

Supply line filter replacement element for aluminum/zinc filter: n 30-250FE-300, 40 micron
Supply line filter replacement element for 316 stainless steel filter: n 30-252FE-300, 40 micron

1
The blanketing valve is set to OPEN at the set point pressure. If used in conjunction with pressure/vacuum vents or other relieving devices, the following
guidelines should be adhered to (all values in inches WC):
Blanketing Valve Set Point MINIMUM Pressure Vent Set Point MINIMUM Vacuum Vent Set Point (gauge)
-0.1 to 10.0 2.0 ABOVE Valve Set Point 1.5 BELOW Valve Set Point
10.1 to 20.0 4.0 ABOVE Valve Set Point For Blanketing Valve Set Points BELOW
20.1 to 30.0 6.0 ABOVE Valve Set Point 0.5 gauge, set Vacuum Vent at least
Above 30.0 8.0 ABOVE Valve Set Point 0.5 gauge BELOW Valve Set Point
2Supply pressure limits are 10 PSIG (69 kPa) minimum/200 PSIG (1379 kPa) maximum. Production testing will be done at the given supply pressure.

SET POINT RANGES MAY BE VARIED. CONTACT FACTORY FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS OUTSIDE THE STATED GUIDELINES.
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Ordering Information Sheet
PROTECTOSEAL MODEL NO. 30 BLANKETING VALVE NUMBERING SYSTEM

EXAMPLE:
DIGIT: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

PART NO. CODE: F 3 0 B A B A A 0 0 0 0 X 0 0

1 MATERIAL F: 316 Stainless Steel 9 FILTER OPTION** 0: No filter

K: Same as above with (Filter not assembled 1: 1⁄ 2" FNPT aluminum filter
cleaning/packaging to to valve) 2: 1⁄ 2" FNPT stainless steel filter
PURE-TECH® specifications
10 PRESSURE GAUGE 0: No gauges
OPTION *** 1: Supply line gauge only
2-3 SERIES NO. 30
2: Sense line gauge only
3: Sense line & supply line
4 HOUSING DESIGN B: Investment Cast Body gauges

11 INTEGRAL PURGE 0: No purge

5 CONNECTIONS: A: 1
⁄ 2" FNPT / FNPT OPTION 1: Outlet line purge only
(INLET / OUTLET) B: 1
⁄ 2" FNPT / 150# flange 2: Sense line purge only
C: 1
⁄ 2" FNPT / 300# flange 3: Outlet line and sense line
Note: If single port D: 1
⁄ 2" 150# flange / 150# flange purge
sensing is required E: 1
⁄ 2" 300# flange / 300# flange 12 FIELD TEST 0: Not included
(see digit 13), OPTION **** 1: Included
A & D are the only 2: Included with 3-way valve for
options outlet line
Note: Consult factory if 3: Included with shut-off valve
a field test kit and single for sense line
6 SET POINT A: -0.1" including 3.0"
port sensing are both 4: Included with 3-way valve for
PRESSURE RANGE B: Above 3.0" including 7.0"
required (see digit 13) outlet line & shut-off valve for
(in inches W.C.) C: Above 7.0" including 25.0"
sense line
D: Above 25.0" including 69.2"
5: Fittings included (no field test
kit)
7 SOFT GOOD MATERIALS A: Buna-N 6: Fittings included w/ outlet
SEALS & GASKETS* B: Neoprene line 3-way valve (no field test
C: Viton® kit
D: EPDM 7: Fittings included w/ sense
E: Kalrez® line shut-off valve (no field
F: Chemraz® test kit)
8: Fittings included w/ outlet
8 FLOW CAPACITY A: 100% (NO PLUG) line 3-way valve & sense line
B: 75% shut-off valve (no field test
C: 50% kit)
D: 25%

* On units with Kalrez® or Chemraz® seals and gaskets (option code E or F), the sense diaphragm gasket (Item C) will be Buna-N.
** Replacement supply line filter elements sold separately, see page 7.
*** Stainless steel gauge available, consult factory.
**** Sense line and supply line gauges included. Digit #10 should be option 3.
Viton® and Kalrez® are registered Trademarks of E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co., Inc. Chemraz® is a registered Trademark of Greene, Tweed & Co., Inc.

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PROTECTOSEAL MODEL NO. 30 BLANKETING VALVE NUMBERING SYSTEM

EXAMPLE:
DIGIT: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

PART NO. CODE: F 3 0 B A B A A 0 0 0 0 X 0 0

See page 8 for more details on single port sensing 14-15 SINGLE PORT 00: Single port sensing not req’d.
SENSING OUTLET 03: Dimension “A” is 3"
13 SINGLE PORT SENSING X: Not included TUBE LENGTH 04: Dimension “A” is 4"
A: Included with 1" 150# flange See below on how 05: Dimension “A” is 5"
outlet connection to determine “A” 06: Dimension “A” is 6"
07: Dimension “A” is 7"
Consult factory for 08: Dimension “A” is 8"
dimensions outside 09: Dimension “A” is 9"
of this range 10: Dimension “A” is 10"
11: Dimension “A” is 11"
Note: if dimension “A” 12: Dimension “A” is 12"
is less than 4.5", 13: Dimension “A” is 13"
provide dimension “T” 14: Dimension “A” is 14"
(see page 8) 15: Dimension “A” is 15"
16: Dimension “A” is 16"
17: Dimension “A” is 17"
18: Dimension “A” is 18"

To determine “A”:
When 4.5 </= L-D </= 8, then A = D* + 2
When 8 < L-D, then A = D* + 5
If L-D < 4.5, see page 8 for additional required information.
SENSE LINE * Round D up to the nearest whole number

BLANKETING VALVE
OUTLET FLANGE

“A”

OUTLET
(1/2” PIPE)

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ALL OPTIONS SHOWN (For single port sensing diagram, see page 8.)

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