Companies are now strongly focusing on emission reduction in order to comply with EPA regulations. Reduction of emissions not only minimizes vapor losses but also reduces blanketing gas losses (typically nitrogen).  Reduction of both vapor evaporative losses and blanketing gas losses results in significant capital savings.

Solution:
To meet the goal of reduced emissions, “full-lift-type“ conservation vents should be utilized, which require an overpressure of only 10% above the set pressure to reach full performance. This means that set pressures closer to the Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP) can be safely used.  According to API 2000 the typical overpressure rating of weight-loaded conservation vent is 80% - 100%.  Since the alternative use of higher set pressures can reduce emissions and vapor losses significantly (API 2521), the “full-lift-type“ technology vent pallet (10% overpressure rating) is a beneficial design to convert to in process plant operation.  To view examples of cost saving results, click here.

Spartan Controls maintains an inventory of Protego parts and assemblies as part of our our large, comprehensive Edmonton based overpressure protection products inventory.  Protego certified test stands in Spartan's Edmonton facility supported by Spartan's factory trained technicians will provide new product assembly testing as well as tank vent repair.  This means customer's tank vent requirements, whether for new applications, replacements or for repair, can be handled quickly and as documented by Protego's rigorous engineering standards.

For more information contact your Spartan Service Representative at (780) 440-1811

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