Vacuum Breaker
Vacuum Breaker
(OP)
Are vacuum breakers required according to any code for a heat exchanger condensing steam in the shell side?
We want to install a vacuum breaker as it would protect the shell, however others say there is no requirements per code and hence not needed.
Thanks in advance.
Excuse for posting in two places!
We want to install a vacuum breaker as it would protect the shell, however others say there is no requirements per code and hence not needed.
Thanks in advance.
Excuse for posting in two places!





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I'm not a real engineer, but I play one on T.V.
A.J. Gest, York Int./JCI
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I'm not a real engineer, but I play one on T.V.
A.J. Gest, York Int./JCI
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We are going to installing a vacuum breaker and air vent connections on the shell.
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steam and air should be kept apart. I recommend you to google "heat exchanger stall steam" or simply visit ht
To install a vacuum breaker is a cheap solution but you should be aware of the concequences.
rgs
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IF vessel collapse or failure due to vacuum is the concern, I would check with the vendor,
Regards