Can Basket Strainers be erected in vertical orientation
Can Basket Strainers be erected in vertical orientation
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In one of our project, we are installing 350 NB basket type strainers at suction of horizontal pumps of closed loop chilled water circuit. Our client wants the strainers to be orientated in vertical orientation (i.e. in vertical headers) because of ease of insertion/removal of strainer element and better sealing of strainer element by gasket due to self weight of strainer element
From design point of view is it practically desirable to install 350 NB basket type strainers in vertical orientation? What are the pros and cons of horizontal and vertical orientation of basket strainers?
Thanks in advance
From design point of view is it practically desirable to install 350 NB basket type strainers in vertical orientation? What are the pros and cons of horizontal and vertical orientation of basket strainers?
Thanks in advance





RE: Can Basket Strainers be erected in vertical orientation
Sometimes its possible to do all the right things and still get bad results
RE: Can Basket Strainers be erected in vertical orientation
RE: Can Basket Strainers be erected in vertical orientation
Can you post a section drawing of your strainer?
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RE: Can Basket Strainers be erected in vertical orientation
Do yourself a favor. Convince the client to go horizontal. If cannot, tell them NO, it's a safety issue.
In 37 years experience, I have never seen a basket strainer in vertical. In an incline? Yes, but never vertical. At least one vendor has the basket in an incline with the horizontal connections. There is a reason! Anyone ever seen vertical?
As LittleInch, please send drawing in case I do not understand your basis.
Good luck,
Latexman
To a ChE, the glass is always full - 1/2 air and 1/2 water.
RE: Can Basket Strainers be erected in vertical orientation
Basket strainers are designed for installation in horizontal lines. They are commonly used for liquid service applications. As suggested by Latexman, if installed in a vertical position, there is no way to remove the basket without spilling of the basket contents.
http://media.wattswater.com/1915979.pdf
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RE: Can Basket Strainers be erected in vertical orientation
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RE: Can Basket Strainers be erected in vertical orientation