LOW
PRESSURE CO2 SYSTEMS
| The Chemetron Low Pressure Carbon
Dioxide System utilizes carbon dioxide (CO2) stored, mostly as a
liquid, at approximately 300 psi (2070 kPa) and 0ºF (-17.8ºC). It is maintained at near this pressure by mechanical refrigeration. |
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Economy
Low Pressure units store liquid CO2, to as much as 100 tons
(90,900 kg) or more, in a single lightweight vessel filled to over 90% of its water
capacity. In contrast, cylinders have a maximum capacity of 100 lbs. each (filled to
68% of their water capacity). This results in lower storage costs for high capacity
systems. |
Conserves Storage Space
In most cases, Chemetron Low Pressure storage units require less floor space than
equal storage in cylinders. Storage weights can also be significantly less.
Low pressure storage requires approximately 1 lb. (kg) of steel to store 1 lb. (kg) of CO2
The high pressure cylinder storage ration is approximately 2 lbs. (kg) of steel to
1 lb. (kg) of CO2. To conserve plant floor space, outdoor installations are
common with high pressure systems. |
Economy
Low Pressure units store liquid CO2, to as much as 100 tons
(90,900 kg) or more, in a single lightweight vessel filled to over 90% of its water
capacity. In contrast, cylinders have a maximum capacity of 100 lbs. each (filled to
68% of their water capacity). This results in lower storage costs for high capacity
systems. |
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Multiple Hazard Protection
Low Pressure Systems facilitate the design of simultaneous protection of more
than one hazard from one piping system. |
Multiple Shot Capability
A second (or multiple) discharge, based on storage unit capacity, is immediately
available without any switchover to the reserve. |
Reserve Supply
A reserve supply is easily obtained by merely increasing the storage unit size;
no complicated manifolding and valving is required. After one discharge, the reserve
supply provides uninterrupted protection during the interval preceding recharge of the
unit to full capacity |
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