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GROTH CORPORATION into the tank. In short, the tank EMERGENCY VALVE
needs to breathe in order to elimi-
Groth Corporation was estab- nate the possibility of rupturing or The primary function of the emer-
lished as Groth Equipment imploding. Because of its primary gency relief valve is to provide a
Corporation in Houston, Texas in function, a pressure/vacuum valve controlled opening on a tank that
1960. In 1971 Groth began manu- is commonly referred to as a will be large enough to prevent
facturing pressure/vacuum relief breather valve. rupturing of the tank under severe
valves and flame arresters. Today, pressure increases caused by
Groth is a global leader in manu- FLAME/DETONATION proximity to intense fire.
facturing pressure/vacuum relief ARRESTERS
valves, flame and detonation Each of these safety devices
arresters, blanket gas regulators Flame arresters are fire safety are used on the atmospheric,
and other low pressure relief prod- devices. They prevent flames from fixed roof, non-refrigerated stor-
ucts. We are located in Stafford, entering a tank and also provide age tank.
Texas, in a new facility. In protection from flashes within a
September 1999, Groth became a tank. They can also be used as an
part of the Continental Disc in-line flashback prevention device.
Corporation family of companies
that produce pressure relief prod-
ucts for industrial applications. PRESSURE VACUUM
RELIEF VALVES
Continental Disc Corporation is
headquartered in Liberty, Missouri.
PRESSURE/VACUUM
RELIEF VALVE
EMERGENCY VALVES order to carry off the additional 5. A connection between the roof
volume resulting from the fire and shell which is weaker than
Emergency valves are required by exposure the tank is experiencing. the weakest vertical joint in the
API on storage tanks in order to API 2000 states emergency vent- shell or shell to bottom connec-
protect the tank against excessive ing may be accomplished by the tion (weak roof to shell weld)
pressure caused by external fire use of:
exposure or flashes within the
tank. The excessive pressure 1. Larger or additional open vents
MODEL 2000A
caused by an external fire is gen- 2. Larger or additional
erally because an adjacent tank is pressure/vacuum valves or
on fire or some other structure in pressure relief valves
proximity is on fire. Flashes 3. A gage hatch which permits the
are generally caused by a cover to lift under
chemical reaction in the tank. abnormal internal pressure
Regardless of the cause of the 4. A manhole cover which
excessive pressure, an opening permits the cover to lift under
larger than the normal pressure/ abnormal internal pressure
vacuum valve is necessary in (ERV Model 2000A/2400A)
With the implementation of the Clean Air Act of 1990, most Liquid Product Storage terminals and hydrocarbon pro-
cessing plants must control evaporative hydrocarbon emissions from loading and storage operations. Two types of
recognized technologies are vapor recovery using carbon absorption or vapor combustion. Both systems require
pressure/vacuum valves and flame or detonation arresters to minimize emissions and maximize safety.
CONCLUSION
Tank protection equipment is specialized. Understanding this equipment
and how it should be applied will ensure that your storage tank is protected
properly from any number of potential hazards. Protection from rupturing or
imploding and protection from fire hazards are the major considerations.
Environmental and conservation features enhance the value of these prod-
ucts.
Blanket Gas Regulator, a blanket
gas is supplied to prevent a vacuum
from developing and to maintain the CAL-Q-SIZE PRODUCT CAPACITY RATINGS
desired blanket pressure. In addition PC compatible sizing program for Pressure/Vacuum Valves in accordance
to preventing outside air and mois- with API 2000. Download from our website at www.grothcorp.com or contact
ture from entering the storage ves- Groth Corporation Sales Department.
sel, a blanket gas pressure, as low
as 1/2 W.C., reduces the evapora-
tion of the stored product to a negli-
gible amount. The result not
only conserves product but also
greatly reduces emissions. These
advantages are in addition to the fire
protection that is provided.
Available in aluminum (type 356), carbon steel, stainless steel, fiberglass, and other materials, in most models.
10 Groth Corporation, a Continental Disc company, Stafford, TX, USA
EMERGENCY RELIEF VALVES
Most Groth valves and flame arresters Model 6000 Series Model 8110
can be steam jacketed. Gauge hatch Back Pressure Check Valve
Sizes: 4" through 10" Sizes 2" through 12"
TEST STANDS
Groth is committed to the total
quality improvement process.
GROTH CORPORATION
13650 N. Promenade Blvd.
Stafford, Texas 77477
Pressure Equipment Directive Phone 281-295-6800 Fax 281-295-6999
Available When Specified
800-354-7684
CE-Marked Flame Arresters per
ATEX Directive Are Available
A Siegel-Robert Company When Specified