Liquid filters

Deaerators
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Product Bulletin

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Introduction
VAF Instruments liquid filters/deaerators are used in combination
with VAF flowmeters. The use of liquid filters protects downstream
equipment against abrasive particles and clogging. The sturdy, compact
construction and the particularly large filtering area ensure that these
liquid filters are on the ‘safe side’ even in tough and unfavorable
conditions. The design permits trouble free operation at all time and
easy cleaning. The use of a dearator tank is to prevent, especially at
start up, large quantities of air or gas entering the process liquid.

Experience in flow measurement

In 1938 VAF Instruments started as a manufacturer of petrol delivery
pumps. The flowmeters made by VAF Instruments for this pump had
to have the highest accuracy and had to meet the demands of the
board of weights and measures. Innovation and research over the past
70 years helped VAF Instruments to make new types of flowmeters
bearing in mind customer requirements and the need for accurate flow
measurement also in combination with liquid filters or dearators.

Available liquid filter / deaerators

Liquid filter/deaerators are available in connection sizes from 15 mm
up to 300 mm representing maximum flow ranges from 50 l/min up to
16000 l/min. Steel and stainless steel models are available.

Liquids
VAF Instruments liquid filters/deaerators are suitable for a wide range
of liquids. Especially developed for filtering and deaerating of all kind of
hydrocarbon liquids.

Special versions
This brochure comprises only VAF Instruments’ standard delivery
program. Special flowmeter variants can be offered as tailor-made
solutions.

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Features & benefits
Features Benefits
Extended intervals between cleaning operations
Large filtering area
Low pressure drop
ISO 9001 registered company Assured product quality
Materials selected for high reliability of construction Long lifetime
Designed to international CE standards Guaranteed sturdy, compact construction
Acceptance certificates from all major classification authorities available on request Suitable for a wide range of applications
Economically priced filter elements Worthwhile to keep some in stock

Technical specification
Basic model number FZ015 1 FZ025 1 FZ040 1 FZ050 1 FZ080 1 FZ100 1
Connection size DN 15 mm (1/2”) 2 DN 25 mm (1”) DN 40 mm (1,5”) DN 50 mm (2”) DN 80 mm (3”) DN 100 mm (4”)
Connections 1/2” BSPF, 12/” NPT
Pipe couplings [mm] 12, 18
Flanges
DIN PN [bar] 10, 16, 25, 40 16, 25, 40
ANSI [RF] 150, 300
JIS [K] 5, 10, 16, 20
Materials
Body steel, AISI 316
Filter element AISI 316
O-rings steel filters: vitron, vitron /PFA optional; AISI 316 filtersL: vitron/PFA, kalrez optional
0,05 mm (50 µm; 280 mesh)
0,10 mm (100 µm; 150 mesh)
Mesh width
0,20 mm (200 µm; 80 mesh)
the mesh size is determined by VAF Instruments based on the process data provided by the customer;
Inlet / outlet orientation horizontal, inlet and outlet on same level
Max. flowrate [l/min] 3
50 160 250 500 1.900 2.700
Weight [kg] 3 4
8 16 17 35 85
Max. operating temperature [˚C] 120 (180 on request)
Max. working pressure [bar] 40
Notes: 1 Z= variable, if Z = 1 body material is steel, if Z = 3 body material is AISI 316; 2 Also available with DIN DN 25 flanges; 3 For liquids with high viscosities the maximum
flowrate may be limited; 4 5 kg for filter with flanges; For filters DN 150 - 300 consult factory; Refer to the product bulletin of the flowmeter with which the liquid filter will be used
or consult VAF Instruments.

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Technical specification
Filter DN15 (1/2”)
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Pressure drop 0,8

The pressure drop across the filter must not exceed 0,8 bar (80 kPa). 0,6

Pressre Drop (bar)

0,4
Higher pressure drops increase the risk of filter element failure. The
0,2
pressure drop data given below are based on filter elements with the
0
smallest mesh size available. Data for versions not shown are available 0 10 20 30 40 50
Capacity (l/min.)
on request. 500 mPa.s 50 mPa.s 5 mPa.s

Filter DN25 (1”)

1

Air vent/deaerator 0,8

Liquid filters can optionally be provided with a top mounted air vent. 0,6

The purpose of this feature is to automatically expell small to medium Pressre Drop (bar)
0,4

quantities of air or gas from the process liquid. Especially important at 0,2

the initial start-up. 0

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 120 130 140 150 160

The air vent is not suitable for continuous venting of large quantities Capacity (l/min.)
1000 mPa.s 100 mPa.s 10 mPa.s

of air or gas. In this case a separate deaerator tank should be installed

upstream of the flowmeter. Filter DN40 (1 1/2”)
1

0,8

0,6
Pressre Drop (bar)

0,4

0,2

0
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250
Capacity (l/min.)
1000 mPa.s 100 mPa.s 10 mPa.s

Filter DN50 (2”)

1

0,8

0,6
Pressre Drop (bar)

0,4

0,2

0
0 100 200 300 400 500
Capacity (l/min.)
1000 mPa.s 100 mPa.s 10 mPa.s

Filter DN80 (3”)

1

0,8
Deaerator tank 0,6
Pressre Drop (bar)

0,4
Housing Steel
0,2

Connection size DN 50 (2”), 80 (3”), 100 (4”), 0

0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
150 (6”), 200 (8”) Capacity (l/min.)
1000 mPa.s 100 mPa.s 10 mPa.s
Flange connections DIN PN 10, ANSI 150 RF,
ANSI 300 RF Filter DN100 (4”)
Max. working pressure [bar] 10 1

Vent outlet ¾ NPT 0,8

0,6
Pressre Drop (bar)

0,4

0,2

0
0 250 500 1250 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000 2250 2500 2750
Capacity (l/min.)
1000 mPa.s 100 mPa.s 10 mPa.s

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 Air vent

Material Valve set diameter Max. working pressure

Body Stainless steel 304L mm inches MPa bar
Valve and seat Chrome-plated steel 440F 3,2 1/8 1,25 12,5
Float and lever Stainless steel 304L 2,6 #38 2,10 21
Vent outlet ½” NPT female 2,0 5/64 2,80 28
Nominal pressure rating [bar] 28 (2,800 kPa)

Venting capacity [Nm3 / h]

Ø70
System pressure Valve seat diameter [mm] Ø28
1/2"NPT Outlet
bar kPa 3,2 (1/8”) 2,6 (#38) 2,0 (5/64”)
0,5 50 3,2 2 1,8
14
0,75 75 6,2 4 2,3
1 100 7,1 4,6 2,7

Max. 220
1,5 150 8,9 5,9 3,4
2 200 10,6 7 4,1 Ø35

2,5 250 12,3 8,2 4,8

DN15 3/8"NPT
3 300 14,1 9,4 5,5 DN25 to DN200 Incl. 1/2"NPT
4 400 17,4 11,8 6,9
5 500 21,3 14,4 8,2
6 600 24,9 16,5 9,6 Air vent
7 700 28,2 19,2 11
8 800 31,8 21,6 12
10 1.000 39 26,4 15
12,5 1.250 48,9 32,7 18,6
15 1.500 - 38,4 22,2
20 2.000 - 50,7 29,4
25 2.500 - - 36,6
28 2.800 - - 40,9
28 2.800 - - 40,9

Dimensions 1/2"NPT

Air Vent (Optional)

Max. 220

Basic model no. Body material Type of connections A A1 2x Thread Conn.

F1015 steel ½” BSP female thread - 150 16.5

Pipe Conn. Ø12 Or Ø18 (2x)

F1015 12 mm pipe couplings 218 50

F1015 18 mm pipe couplings 212 150
200

A1 ±1
148

A ±1 76
F3015 AISI 316 ½” BSP female thread - 125
F3015 12 mm pipe couplings 193 125
20

Ø105
145

F3015 18 mm pipe couplings 187 125

Space For
F3015 ½” NPT female thread - 125 Element Removal

Liquid filters DN 15 (1/2”) with threaded

Except where noted all dimensions are in millimetres. or pipe connections
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Dimensions
Flange dimensions refer to liquid filters with DIN PN 10 / 16 / 25 / 40 flanges.
Flange-to-flange dimensions of liquid filters with ANSI or JIS flanges are
available on application. Except where noted all dimensions are in millimetres.

1/2"NPT

Air Vent
Max. 220

(Optional)

L
M
4x D
C
E
F
15.7
200
148

175 ±1 76
145

105
20

OUT
IN

Liquid filters DN 15 (1/2”) with flanged connections

bar °C
Code No.
Var.No. µm
Tag No.

Space For
Element Removal

Basic model no. Body material Flange size C øD E F L M

F1015 steel DN 15 95 14 65 45 16 2
DN 25 115 14 85 68 18 2
F3015 AISI 316 DN 15 95 14 65 45 16 2
DN 25 115 14 85 68 18 2

1/2"NPT Female

Air Vent
Max. 228

(Optional)
Space for ØJ
Element
Removal
K

In Out
ØC
ØE
ØF
DN

nxØD
H

M
B
G

L
Max. 10

A ±1 ØI Liquid filters DN 25 (1”) - DN 80 (3”)

Basic model no. Body material Flange size A B C nxøD E F G H I J K L M

F1025 steel DN 25 200 225 115 4 x 14 85 68 165 255 89 130 200 18 2
F1040 DN 40 250 355 150 4 x 18 110 88 275 385 115 160 290 18 3
F1050 DN 50 260 415 165 4 x 18 125 102 325 445 115 160 365 20 3
F1080 DN 80 330 445 200 8 x 18 160 138 335 485 168 225 300 24 3
F3025 AISI 316 DN 25 200 225 115 4 x 14 85 68 165 255 89 130 200 18 2
F3040 DN 40 280 355 150 4 x 18 110 88 275 385 115 160 290 18 3
F3050 DN 50 270 415 165 4 x 18 125 102 325 445 115 160 365 20 3
F3080 DN 80 330 445 200 8 x 18 160 138 335 485 168 225 300 24 3

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 Space For Element
Removal 1/2"NPT
Top View
Air Vent Optional
Max. 230

+1
500

18 (4x)
280

In Out

235 ±1
292 ±1

Out
In
bar °C
Code No.
Var.No. µm
e

Tag No.
c
f
Dn 100 (4")

d (8x) 320 ±0.5

M
730
690

L 380 ±0.5
420 ±1 220
870
830

675
10

Liquid filters DN 100 (4”)

60

Basic model no. Body material Flange size C nxøD E F L M

F1100 steel DN 100 PN 10/16 220 8 x 18 180 158 20 3
DN 100 PN 25/40 235 8 x 22 190 162 24 3
F3100 AISI 316 DN 100 PN 10/16 220 8 x 18 180 158 20 3
DN 100 PN 25/40 235 8 x 22 190 162 24 3

M L H
Air Head
Inlet Outlet
K
J

Drain
D
Ød (4x) 1 1/4"npt E
Model M500 2"NTP
B C F
A

Deaerator tank

Basic model no. Body material Flange size A B C D E F H J K L M ød

M100-2 steel DN 50 864 368 249 183 152 218 356 240 200 363 - 21
M100-3 DN 80 864 368 249 183 152 218 356 240 200 363 - 21
M200-3 DN 80 1168 605 282 302 206 282 457 290 253 396 - 21
M200-4 DN 100 1168 605 282 302 206 282 457 290 253 396 - 21
M300 DN 150 1422 737 343 368 241 305 508 315 280 417 - 21
M324 DN 150 1676 914 381 357 318 381 610 315 380 450 - 21
M400 DN 200 2134 1372 381 686 318 381 610 315 380 434 254 21
M500 DN 200 2286 1524 381 762 533 610 914 365 632 533 305 22

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 Quotation & ordering information
All copyrights reserved | Publ. No. PB-302-GB-0711 | Supersedes Publ. No. PB-302-GB-1110

For selection of the suitable liquid filter or deaerator tank, the following data should be determined:
1. Process liquid (trade name or chemical composition):
2. Describe nature and concentration of solids to be filtered out:

3. Flowrate [l/min]: normal: maximum:

4. Operating pressure range [bar]:
5. Allowable pressure drop [max. 0,8 bar]:
6. Operating temperature range [˚C]:
7. Viscosity at operating conditions:
8. Basic model number: mesh width:
9. Body material: carbon steel AISI 316
10. O-ring material: vitron vitron / PFA
11. Connections: 1/2” BSPF pipe couplings [mm]: NPT 1/2”
DIN flanges: ANSI flanges: JIS flanges:
12. Orientation of inlet and outlet connections:
inlet and outlet same level (standard)
high inlet, low outlet (optional on DN 150 to DN 300 models)
13. Air vent: not required required
14. Special certification: inspection by classification authority:
EN 10204 3.1

Name:
Place and date:

For further information see relevant Product Bulletins

or www.vaf.nl

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