Fluids Handling

Tank vent breathers protect fluids and the environment

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Brownell has extended its range of tank vent breathers and adsorbers to prevent the contamination of valuable fluids from harmful moisture condensation in many process applications while at the same time eliminating the release of toxic vapours from the tank into the atmosphere.

Installation of these breathers has been made quick and simply, with a direct connection to an existing breather or vent pipe immediately removing the water vapour entering the tank.

A removable adsorbent container allows the units desiccant material to be changed without breaking the breather pipe connection. Furthermore, a distinctive change in the desiccants colour signals when it is saturated and needs to be replaced or reactivated.

Fluid properties adversely affected by humidity and moisture vapour adsorbtion include viscosity, electrical insulation and chemical stability. High adsorbed water levels can also lead to fluids freezing at low temperatures.

Further information and reader enquiries: Nisha Patel – Brownell Ltd

Unit 2, Abbey Road Industrial Park, Commercial Way, Park Royal, London NW10 7XF

Tel: +44 (0)208 965 9281 Fax: (0)208 965 3239

Email: info@brownell.co.uk www.brownell.co.uk

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