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show me your separators

Rod Kotiga
Rod Kotiga Member Posts: 68
in THE MAIN WALL
No problem. We made a sweet one that I'll go to the job tomorrow and take some shots of. I've never posted pics here before so maybe I'll just email them to you HR.

Rod

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  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 23,398
    please

    I have a presentation on hydraulic separation at the upcoming RPA function. I'm looking for some actual install pictures. They will be part of a ppt presentation, credit given of course, and they will have RPA logo-ed captions.

    I have a handful of clever and unique handmade ones folks have sent pictures my way over the years, to stir the imagination. I'm looking for more.

    I will also have a couple actual working "clear" demos I built to show and tell. Thanks.

    hr

    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream
  • Derrick Ellefson
    Derrick Ellefson Member Posts: 64


  • Derrick Ellefson
    Derrick Ellefson Member Posts: 64


    Do you want hydroseperators or hydro links?
  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 23,398
    thanks

    any and all types, separators, 'links, blooey pipes, separator tanks, anything to get imaginations brewing.

    hr
    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream
  • Derrick Ellefson
    Derrick Ellefson Member Posts: 64


    Hope this helps
  • Unknown
    Unknown


    Hey Hot rod,

    any discussion about when you don't need Hydraulic separation? ;)
  • ScottTT
    ScottTT Member Posts: 5
    hydroseperation with mass

    hope this helps
  • Rod Kotiga
    Rod Kotiga Member Posts: 68


  • Rod Kotiga
    Rod Kotiga Member Posts: 68


    Okay, I've taken the pics now how do I attach them ?? I can email them to you and you can post them ?

    Rod
  • singh
    singh Member Posts: 866
    Construction of seperator

    Will you go into specific rules of thumb about how to construct a true hydraulic seperator ,

    My understanding is diameter is supposed to be 3X the size of its outlets. Not sure about length.

    I look forward to seeing you in Utica.

    Devan
  • Andrew Hagen_2
    Andrew Hagen_2 Member Posts: 236
    Separator Design

    There is no reason for the trunk to be any larger than the branches based on flow rates. There is never more flow in the trunk than there is in either of the branches. The only reason would be for settling. Particle settling size depends on the velocity of the water, and that will depend on flow rates. Air removal is another variable, but the trick in my opinion is to somehow disrupt the flow. Either a baffle or a change in elevation of the upper pipe is sufficient. If a baffle is used, it is important to ensure that adequate area is available for flow.
  • Seattle Ron
    Seattle Ron Member Posts: 5


    Here's one from a while back...
  • Mark D.
    Mark D. Member Posts: 8


  • Mark D.
    Mark D. Member Posts: 8


  • Theealchemist
    Theealchemist Member Posts: 59
    Hydrolink.....

    Here ya go Hot Rod...
  • Rod Kotiga
    Rod Kotiga Member Posts: 68


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