Section: E200

Bulletin: E200.3
Version: [/93
Supersedes: New

Using
Jerguson®/Jacoby-Tarbox®
Eductors for
Pumping Gases
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JRG/JT" Models for Pumping Gases

Operating Specifications There aTe t"..o major types of applications

using eductors to pump gases. These are evacua·
Model Ml MLE SG HG tion and exhausting.
Motive Media Liquid Liquid Steam, Air Steam, Air Exhausting
This application involves removing gases at a
Motive Pressure (PSIG) 20-250 20-250 60-120 20-80
continuous rate from an area while maintaining
Max. Vacuum (in Hg) 2. 2. 2. 2. the pressure at a stable level. These applications
often involve removing gases or fumes that are
Outlet Pressure (PSIG) 20 20 12 20
continuously recurring. An example would be
Applications Exhaust, Evacuate, Prime ) removing smoke from a ""tIding or machining
area. This process also could be used for inject-
ing oxygen into a liquid stream. If the gases
being removed have undesirable characteristics,
it is possible in some cases 10 neutralize them by
Typical Applications using a reactive motive fluid.

Motive Fluid Evacuation

This application involves pulling gases from a
liquid Steam Air, Gas defined volume by pumping the tank down from
a starting pressure to a final lower pressure. 11 is
Vacuum Filtration
Vacuum filtration Vacuum filtration generally sized by determining the amount of
Exhaust Vessels
Exhaust Vessels Exhaust Vessels time it takes to reduce the pressure in the vessel
Evacuate Vessels
Evacuate Vessels Evacuate Vessels 10 the desired final pressure. Examples ofthis
Aerate Liquids
Distillation Distillation application would be reducing the pressure in a
Distillation
Prime Pumps Prime Pumps reaction vessel to purge it of dett'imental gases,
Prime Pumps
or removing steam from a vessel before opening
Ml, MLE SG,HG SG, HG it to increase operator safety. A variation ofthis
type of application is the use of eductors to prime
piping or a system with liquid. Priming evacua-
tions may be used to bring the level of liquid up
to pump level to avoid the pump being started
dry or to establish a siphon.
JRG/JT eductor models for liquids pumping
gases are: Mi, MLE; for gases pumping gases:
SG, HG. These models can be used for both
exhausting and evacuation. See the foU(,...ving
specifications tables for operating parameters.
Other models ofeductors are available for spe-
cific applications. In some cases, these specialty
eductors can pump a suction volume up to 50
times the motive volume. Most JRG/JT eductors
are available in sizes from I/r through 3w in a
wide variety of materials. Expedited deliveries
are possible if needed. Units are available in sizes
up to lr

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Principles of Operation for Pumping Gases
Eductors operate on me basic principles of flow dynamics. This involves laking a high pres-
sure ffiOlive Slream and accelerating it lhrough a tapered nozzle 10 increase the velociry of the
fluid. Gas Motives are compressible fluids and are put through a com'erging-diverging nozzle.
The gas can exceed me speed of sound. This fluid is then carried on through a secondary cham-
ber where the friction between me molecules of it and a secondary gas (generally referred to as
the suction fluid) causes Ihis secondary gas to be pumped. These fluids are intimately mixed
together and discharged from the eduetor.
There are three connections common to all eductors.

O-ring seal
design for
[ow leakage
levels.
Outlet
Motive
Connection
-
Connection
.............
< r• • • . /

--~~ .... ~

\
Converging/mixing tube is
Optional gauge manufactured to specified
pons to evaluate finish and concentricity,
the performance assuring perfonnance vastly
of the eduetor. Suction superior to that of competitive
Connection units.

jrlOTIV[ Connection SUCTION Connection OUTLET Connection

This connection is where the power for This connection of the eductor is where As the motive fluid entrains the suction
the eduelor is generated, by increasing the the pumping action of the eductor takes gas, part of the kinetic energy of the motive
velocity of the motive fluid. The JRG/JT place. The motive fluid passes through the fluid is impaned to the suction gas. This
nozzle in this section is manufactured to suction chamber, entraining the suction gas allows the resulting mixture to discharge at
take advantage orthe physical properties of as it passes. The friction between the fluids an intermediate pressure. The percentage of
the moti\'e fluid. Eductors with liquid at the interface of the motive fluid causes the the motive pressure thai will be recovered is
motives use a converging nozzle, as liquids chamber 10 be evacuate<! as the gas in the dependent upon the percentage of motive
are not generally compressible. Eductors chamber is removed. This allows the pres- flow to suction flow and the amount of
with gas motives utilize converging-di\'erg· sure in the suction vessel to push additional vacuum at the suction connection.
ing nozzles to achie·..e maximum benefit flow into the suction cOlUlection of the educ-
from the compressibility of the gas. All tor. The high \'elocity of the motive stream
JRG JT nozzles for eductors ha\'e smooth in this section of the eductor directs the
flow paths. Flow paths with rough surfaces combined fluid toward the discharge section
cause eductors to operate less efficiently. ofthe eductor.

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How to Size Liquid Motive Eductors for Exhausting Gases

Exhausting is a continuous operation of pressure is between IWO values on the sizing Generally, the model with a larger suction
removing gases at a constant suction pres- table. you can interpolate between them. If capacity will be the more efficient unit To
sure. The units are sized based on a desired you don't wish to interpolate. me higher pres- calculate the actual gas flow. multiply the
flow rate of gas through the educlor. sure will gi\'e a conset'vati"e estimate. S.F. of me selected model by me suction
flow (Qs) of the model in the rable.
Step J Before beginning 10 do Ihe actual Step" In the row for suction pressure (ps).
sizing. convert all pressure and flow to the Step 6 Calculate the amount of water
locate the column where the mOli"e pressure
units used in the sizing table. (If sizing is required to operate the eductor by mulliply-
(Pm) is equal to your motive pressure in the
done regularly Wilh other units, request a ing the GPM in the Motive Flow (Qm) row
flowing condition. If the pressure is between
special sizing table from your representative.) by the S.F. of the unit selected.
two levels on the sizing table, you can inter-
polate between the values. If you don't wish Note I: In many cases. the capacity of the
Step 2 First find the \<llue that is equal to
to interpolate. the lower pressure will give a .\1LE and ML units are close. Both should
or greater than your system back pressure in
conservative estimate. be sized to find the proper unit for the appli-
the Outlet Pressure (Po) column. After locat-
cation.
ing the correCt value on me sizing table. use
Slep 5 Divide your desired flow (05) rate Note 1: When using liquids to pump
this section of the table 10 size the unit.
by me flow rate of each model. This will give gases. the eductor acts as a "olume displac-
Sup 3 Locale Ihe pressure thai is equallo or you a desired Sizing Factol (S.F.) for each ing device. Therefore. the weight of the gas
higher than your desired suction pressure (Ps) model. Pick a unit with a S.F. that is equal to has only minimal effect on the perfonnance
for the outlet pressure found in Step 2. If the or larger than the one calculated above. of the eductor.

ML, MLE Liquids Exhausting Gases 1-1/2~ Unit

Gas Flow, Os (SCFM)
Motive Press
Pm (PSIG)
""'"' """"
.~
Po (P5IG)
1:r~e.Ps
(In HgAbs)
20
Ml MLE Ml
40
I MLE Ml
60
MLE Ml
80
MLE Ml
100
MLE Ml
140
MLE Ml
200
MLE Ml
250
MLE
30
25
•.4
1.7
7.3
3.1
10.5
3.7
.4
5.•
13.
6.0
12.6
•.4 ..,
14.7 1 .
10.7
18.9
10.4
14.
12.0 ".
13.2
1•.
15.0 17.5
19.9
18.1
o. 21.9
24.5 I 19.9
a 20 a.' 1.7 2.0 3.7 3.5 5.' 5.2 •. 1 6.5 '.2 '.7 11.8 13.6 14.7 19.0 , 16.2
15
10
0.5 0.• 1.2
a.'
2.5
1.3
I.'
a.'
3.'
2.7
I.'
1.4
5.•
3.•
3.'
2.1
6.6
4.1
5.5
2.7
•••
6.2
'.2
5.4
11.0
7.3
12.9 12.1
7.6 •.0

25
5
a
0.3
.6
1..
0.6
5.
3.7
.,
0.4 1.6
.4
6.2
0.7
5.7
4.0
2.1
1 .
8.4
0.8
1 .5
6.4
2.3
1 .
10.5
1
1.2

•.,
3.2
16.8
14.7
1 .,
2.1

14.9
3.6
18.9
17.7
2.' 4.0
20.8
20.9 19.5
2.'
20 1.3 2.5 2.2 4.6 2.' 6.6 4.2 •.0 5.• 11,3 10.8 14.4 15.1 15.8
5 5.1 •.4 6.• 10.8
15 0.• 1.6 1.4 3.2 2.0 2.6 6.2 3.6 '.5 11.9
0.• 2.1 3.1 1.4 4.0 2.1 5.• 3.• 7.2 5.3

•.,
10 0.5 1.2 7.'
5 0.3 1.2 0.5 1.• 0.6 2.2 1.0 I 3.1 1.5 3.6 2.1 4.0
30 3.1 4.1 .4 6.0 11. 15.7 1 . 1•. .5 20.7
25 2.3 4.' 3.1 7.0 4.3 ,.4 6.4 13.5 11.2 17.6 15.7 19.4
20 1.6 3.6 2.3 5.5 3.2 7.5 4.6 10.7 7.7 13.9 10.8 15.3
10 1.1 2.7 1.6 4.0 2.3 5.6 3.1 7.• 10.6
15 4.' 6.' 11.7
10 0.7 1.5 1.0 2.• 1.3 3.• 1.• 5.6 2.' 7.0 4.1 7.7

30
5 0.3 I 0.5
3.3
1.5
7.4
0.6
4.6 ,.,
2.2 0.• I 3.0
6.5 14,7
1.2
11.5
3.6
18.9
1.7 4.0
1 .1 20.8
25 2.6 6.0 3.5 •. 1 5.2 12.3 '.0 16.7 12.6 18.4
15
20
15
20
1.4
4.8
3.7 I.,
2.7 6.7
5.2
4.0 10.4
2.7 7.6
6.7
4.5
13.5
10.4
'.4 14.9
6.3 11.4
10 a.' 2.5 1.2 3.6 1.6 5.5 2.5 6.' 3.5 7.6

30
25
5 0.4
.0
2.3
1.0 0.6
3.•
3.1
..,
2.1

7.5
0.•
5.•
3.0
13.6
4.6 11.7
.,
a.'
7.2
3.6
17.8
16.4
1.3 4.0
1 .5 19.6
10.1 18.0
20 1.6 2.4 6.3 3.5 I '.6 5.4 13.2 7.6 14.5
20 1.1 1.6 2.5 7.5 3.7 10.1 5.2 11.1
15 4.'
10 0.7 1.1 3.4 1.4 5.5 2.3 6.' 3.2 7.6
5 0.2 0.6 I.' 0.• 3.0 a.' 3.6 1.3 I 4.0
Motive FIcM. Om IGPM!I 18.8 I 18.0 1 25.4 I 24.2 I 30.4 I 28.2 1 34.7 I 31.7 1 38.5 134.7 J 45.2 140 I 53.2 I 45.9 I 59.2 I 50.3 I
ML, MlE, SG, HG Sizing Factors (S.F.)
Unit Size 1/2" I 3/4' I l' 11.114"11.112"1 2' 12.112"1 3" I 4" I 6" I 8" I 10" I 12" I
5.F. 0.12 0.21 0.34 0.61 1.00 1.82 3.17 5.92 11.8 24.0 49.0 71.0 123.0

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How to Size Liquid Motive Eductors for Exhausting Gases

has 5 PSIG outlet pressure. 1.1 sent Desiredl1.8 ML

Example: Tabulated Suction Flow'"
Step J locate the suction pressure (ps) .65 Desired S.F.
Desired Suclion Flow. Qs 5 LbfHr air that is equal to the desired suction 1.1 Sent Desiredl3.7l\1LE
Desired Suction Pressure.Ps 51nHgVac pressure for the chosen outlet pres- tabulated flow'"
Motive Water Pressure, Pm 4Q PSIG sure. In this case, go 10 the section .30 Desired S.F.
Outlet Pressure, Po 11 Ft Head with a suction pressure of 25 In
HgAbs. From the S.F:s above, it appears
Step J Convert the figures from given units Ihat the MLE will be more efficient.
Step 4 Find the column in the 25 In Hg The r unit has a S,F. of .34. When
to units used in the performance tables. row that has a motive pressure
5 Lb/Hr x 13.35 FtYLb/60 Minutes
we multiply the S.F. by the suction
(Pm) of 40 PSIG. flow for the 1-1/2" unit, we find an
'" 1.1 SCFM Air
5 In Hg Vac '" 29.92 In Hg Abs- Step 5 Divide the suction flow desired by actual suction flow of:
Sin Hg '" 24.92 In Hg Absolute the Tabulated Suction Flow of .34 x 3.7 = 1.3 SCF~t Actual
40 PSIG is a\"ailable each of the units to determine the Suction Flow
II Ft Head/2.3I(FtlPSIG)-4.8 PSIG desired S.F.
Step 6 The ....'lIter needed 10 operate the
Step 1 Look dO\\n the Outlet Pressure (Po) MLE I" will be 24.2 GPM x .34
column until the row is reached thai S.F. = 8.2 GPM.

SG. HG Gases Exhausting Gases HI2- Unit

Gas Flow, Os (SCFM)
Suction Motive Press.
Pressure, Ps Pm (PSIG)
Un Hg Abs) 20 40 60 80 '00 120
SG HG SG HG SG HG SG HG SG HG SG HG

30 SO
25
20
,
16 "" 39
25
19
47
3S
23
17
to
44
33
41
30
15
'0
S
0
0
13
S
0
"
17
0
"02 24

,
14 0
0
23
12
0
""0
Max Outlet
Pressure, Po (PSIG) 0 6 2 15 6 20 '0 12
Motive Flow. Om
1 I 367 I 222 1 499
Steam (LbfHr)
Air (SCFM)
237
78 1 I 123 1 74 '67
278
92 '"
209
33S
",
392
13'
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How to Size Steam or Gas Motive Eductors
for Exhausting Gases

Using the Models SG and HG Sup 3 Locale the desired suclion pres- Sup 1 Locate the columns for both SG and
The JRGlIT models SG and HG are gener- sure (ps) from the left-hand side of the HG models with 80 PSIG motive
al purpose eductors used to pump gas with a perfonnance table. Follow this across the pressure.
gas as the motive stream. They can be used to table until il intersects Ihe pressure (Pm)
Sup 3 Locate desired suction pressure, (Ps)
pull bOlh liquid and gas suction loads. In Ihis column selected in Step 2. This is Ihe
suction flow (Qs) of the 1-112~ unil for of 25 In Hg Absolute on the left-
case, we will deal with gas suction stream
model SG, HG. hand side of the table. Follow this
applications. The model SG is generally used
line across the table until it intersects
with higher pressure motive flows in the
Step 4 Detennine the outlet pressure the column for 80 PSIG operating
ranges of 60 to 120 PSIG. It is possible 10 use (Po) of the eductor, and then determine
lower pressures wilh these units if the outlet pressure. In this case, this is at a sue-
which eductor(s) will meet these outlet lion flow of 47 seFM for the model
pressures aTe strictly controlled. The model
conditions. If the SG will meet Ihe outlet SG 1-1I2~ unit.
HG is designed to be operated with motive
conditions, choose Ihis unit 10 minimize
pressures or20 through 80 PSIG. Because of Step 4 While delennining that both models
motive consumption.
the increased motive flow rate in this unit, it ..viII work against the oUllet pressure
generally will discharge against higher pres- Step 5 Take the desired suction flow for (Po),lhe model SG will require less
sures. In general, the SG will pull a deeper the eductor divided by Ihe actual floy.. for a motive resource. Choose the model
vacuum on the suction connection than the 1-lIr unit found in Step 4. The result will SGunil.
model HG. If it is possible 10 meel the dis- be the desired S.F. for the eductor. Choose a
charge conditions with the model SG, this standard eduetor thai has a Tabulated S.F. Step 5 Detennine the Sizing Factor for Ihe
unit is generally more efficient. Both SG and (page 3) that meets or exceeds the desired unit.
HG models can be used to evacuate, exhaust, 17 SC~I Desired/47 SCrM
S.E
or prime a given area. (See discussion on AClual "" 0.362 Desired S.F.
page I, dealing with the difference in these Step 6 Determine the motive flow (Qrn) If the desired flow is the absolute
applications.) required by going to the perfonnance minimum flow, as in this case,
If Ihe suction gas is not air at 70°F, refer 10 charts. Then multiply the number found choose the next larger S.F. This
page 8 to convert Ihe suction gas 10 Dry Air there by the S.F. oflhe unit selected in ...,.ould be the model SG I-1J4~ with a
Equivalent. If the suction units are not in Step 5. S.F. of 0.61. If a slightly 1000'er suc-
LblHr, refer to the back c<Wer 10 convert [ion flow would be acceptable,
Example: choose the model SG I~.
from other units to LbfHr. If your units are
not found here, go to a conversion table in a Desired Suction Flow (Qs) 17 SCEM Step 6 Calculate [he actual perfonnance of
Desired Suction Pressure(Ps) 71n Hg Vac
book of chemical standards. the unit selected. For the SG I_Jl4 n
Motive Gas Media Steam unit: Steam Motive Flow"" 278
Moti....e Pressure (Pm) 80 PSIG
Instructions on Sizing Steam or Gas LblHr Steam x 0.61 "" 170 LblHr
Outlel Pressure (po) 5 PSIG
Motive Eductors for Exhausting Gases Suction Flow"" 47 SCFM x 0.61 ""
Step J Before beginning any application, 28.7 SCEM.
Step J Convert Ihe desired conditions into For the model SG I- unit: Motive
convert all pressure and flow unils inlo the the Wlils used in the sizing table.
units used in the sizing table (page 4). (If Flow"" 278 LblHr Steam
See the conversion faclors on back x 0.34 "" 94.5 LblHr Suction FIO\\'
sizing is done on a regular basis .....ith OIher cO\'er of this manual. Com·ert
units, request special sizing tables.) 47 SCFM x 0.34 ~ 16.0 SCEM.
71n Hg Vac to In Hg Abs: Choose Ihe unit the will besl meet
Step 1 Find the motive pressure (Pm) col- 29.92 In Hg Abs - 71n Hg Vac "" your application condilions.
umn on the table that is equal to the motive 22.92 In Hg Abs
pressure available at the eductor under flow- All odler units are in the tenns used
ing conditions. in the sizing table.

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How to Size Liquid Motive Eductors for Evacuating Gases

The limes given in the ML. MLE evacu- Srep 5 Choose a S.F. (Pg. 3) that when Example:
ation charts below are the lime in minutes divided imo the timeIFt! from Step 4 will
to evacuate I Ftl to the pressure (vacuum) Required Time to Evacuate Vessel 4 Minutes
yield a timeJFt l equal or lower than the
listed from atmospheric pressure. Mot;", Pressure, (Pm) 60 PSIG
Desired timeIFr from Step 2.
Size of Vessel to be Evacuated 45 FrJ
Step 1 Before begirming to do the actual Outlet Pressure, (Po) I PSIG
Step 6 To determine the time requi~
sizing. convert all pressures and flows to IJesUed FmaJ Suctioo Pressure,(ps) 10 In HgAbs
multiply the FrJ of the suction vessel by the
the units used in the sizing table. (If sizing time per Ftl determined from the table in Step
is being done regularly with other input 5. This will gi\1~ the time required to evacuate Step 1 All units are in pressures and nO\\·s
units, request a special sizing table from the vessel under acrual conditions. used in chans.
your representative.)
Step 7 To determine the moti\'e water Step 1 4 minute desired evacuation timel45
Step 2 Divide lhe desired time to e\'3CU- required. refer to the same column in the Ftl : .089 minuteIFl~
ate me \'Olwne by the number of Ft) to be row labeled Motive FIO\\~Qm). Multiply this
e'\<lcualed. number times the Sizing Factor (S.F.) for the Srep 3 Motive Pressure, Pm is 60 PSIG.
Desired f,'acuation Time unit selected. The result will be the GPM of
rt J to be Evacuated mOli\'e water required to operate the selected Step 4 Go to the ML and MLE table 10 find
unit. an MLE operated al 60 PSIG and
= Desired Time per FrJ pulling down to lOin Hg Abs will
Nore: Eductors for evacuations are sized evacuate each Fil in 0.14 minutes.
Step 3 Locate the value equal to or less al atmospheric outlet pressure. For liquid
than the available flowing pressure for motives, these values calculated can be used Step 5 The S.F. for a 2" t·.lLE gives .14/1.82
your system in the Motive Pressure (Pm) with higher outlet pressures provided they : .077 minutes per Ftl , the first
column. If your available system motive do not exceed 5% of the motive pressure or number below .089, the desired time
pressure is between the listed pressures, 5 PSIG, which ever is lower. Ifhigher outlet from Step 2.
you may interpolate berv.'een them. pressure is being used, consult the faclOry or
Choosing a lower pressure will yield a your representative. Step 6 The actual time to evacuate will be 45
more conservative estimate. Ft) x .077 minutes: 3.47 minutes.

Step 4 Locate the Suction Pressure (Ps) Srep 7 The motive flow (Qm) required
row that corresponds to the suction pres- Adjusting Formulas for Priming will be 26,2 gal, x 1,82 S.F. :
sure that you need. If your desired suction Step 1 Multiply the Ftl to be evacuated by 47.7 GPM.
pressure is between the listed pressures, 2, then go to Step I under
Evacuation and proceed through the Will the outlel pressure effect the unit?
you can interpolate between them. This
procedure described above. 60 x .05 : 3 PSIG.
will resull in a more accurate sizing. At
the intersection orthe row you have locat- Therefore, as the outlet pressure (Po) does
ed and the column from Step 3 is the time not exceed 5% of Ihe motive pressure or
per F~ for a 1-112" unit. 5 PSIG it should have linle effect on the
performance of the unit

Ml, MlE liquid Motive Evacuating Gases in Times 1-1I2~ Unit

Suction
"'~
P$, (In He Abs)
30
Motive PrflS,
Pm (PSlG)

ML
0.00
20

,
MU
0.00
ML
0.00
'" MU
0.00
ML
0.00
.
Minutes per (ubi< foot

MU
0.00
ML
0.00
80
MU
0.00
ML
0.00
'00
MU
0.00
ML
0.00
'''' MU
0.00
25 0.07 0.14 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0." 0.01 0.01 0.01

... ......
20 0.2S 0.14 0.10 0." 0." 0." 0.03 0.03 0.02 0.03 0.01 0.02
0.24 0.14
""5 0.51
0.9S
0.30
0.45
0.91
0.26
0.41
0.01
0.28
0.59
0.08
0.14
0.25
0.01
0,11
0.41
0."
0,10
0.11
0."
0.11
0."
0."
0.08
0.14
0.03
0.01
0.13
0."
0."
0.11

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How to Size Gas or Steam Motive Eductors for
Evacuating, Including Adjustments for Priming

Priming Step 4 Take the tabulated time per Ft J Step 1 No conversions are needed as all
Priming is simply a special type of evacua- found in Step 3 and divide it by the desired units are the same as the units in the
tion where the reduction of pressure in the minutes per Ft) found in Step 2. The result tables.
vessel is used to draw liquid into the vessel. A will be a Desired Sizing Factor (S.F.). Go to
good rule of thumb for priming applications is Step 2 12 minutes desired time /35 Ft) =
the Table on Pg. 3 and pick the unit that wlll
that they take twice as long as an evacuation 0.343 minutes per Ft'.
meet or exceed the factor found above.
for the same volume and pressure. H
Step 3 The model SG 1_1I2 unit will evacu-
Step 5 Divide the tabulated time per Ft) by
Step 1 Before beginning to do the actual ate I Ft' in 0.012 minutes, as the per-
the S.F. of the unit selected. Multiply this by
sizing, conven all pressures and flows to the formance table for 60 PSIG reads.
the number of Ft J to be evacuated. The result
units used in the SG, HG sizing table below. will be the actual time required to evacuate Step 4 0.012 minutes per Ft J actuaV0.343
(If sizing is being done on a regular basis the vessel with the eductor selected. minutes per Ft J required = 0.035
with a variery of units, request a special siz- Desired Sizing Factor. [n this case,
ing table from your representative.) A list of Step 6 To determine the motive flow
choose the SG IIr which exceeds Ihe
common can· version factors can be found required, go to the chart for the motive gas
Desired S.F.
on the back cover of this brochure. you are using. Then find the motive pressure
you are using under this column and locate Step 5 The time per Ft) for the 1-112" unit
Step 2 After determining the required the model of unit you are using. Multiply 0.01210.12 S.F. = 0.100 minutes per
suction pressure to be achieved, divide the this flow by the S.F. of the unit you selected Ft; x 35 Ftl = 3.5 minutes to evacuate
desired time to achieve this vacuum by the in Step 4. the given volume to IS Ln Hg Abs.
number of Ft J to be evacuated. This will
result in a time per Ft J to perform the Note~': The models SG and HG are sized Step 6 The chan says the motive flow (Qm)
evacuation. using the same steps as the ML and MLE; for an SG 1-112" unit is 222 Lb Hr
Desired Evacuation Time the only difference is the motive force is at 60 PSIG motive pressure x 0.12
provided by steam or gas. S.F. = 26.6 LblHr of motive steam
FrJ to be Evacuated required to operate the unit.
= Desired Time Per Ftl
Example:
Step 3 Find the column from the perfor-
mance table that corresponds to your motive Area to be Evacuated 35 Ftl
pressure. Find the row with the desired suc- Time to Evacuate 12 minutes
tion pressure on the left-hand side of the per- Desired Suction Pressure (Ps) 15 In Hg Abs
fonnance table. By dropping down to this Gas to be Removed Air
intersection, the time for evacuating I Ft J in Motive Gas Steam
minutes is found for the 1-112" unit. Motive Pressure (Pm) 60 PSIG
Outlet Pressure (po) Atmospheric
Pressure

SG. HG Steam Motive Evacuation Times 1-112" Unit

Models: SG & HG
Minutes per cubic foot
Suction Motive Press,
Pressure. Pm (PSIG) SO HO
PS (In Hn Abs) 60 60
25
20
0.003
0.007
0.003
0.006
"0
0.003
0.007
"0
0.003
0.008
20
0.007
0.014
"
O.OOS
0.012
60
O.OOS
0.014
60
0.006
0.015
0.012 0.012 0.014 0.016

Motive Flow, Om
"" 0.023 0.024 0.026 0.027
0.026
0.04S
0.02S
0.047
0.028
0.OS7
0.029
0.060

Ste(lm LblHr m 392 67'

Air SCFM 74 '"
92
33S

'" '"
29'

"
378

'"
'99
'" 209

SEVE~
 I
How to Correct For Different Gases - Dry Air Equivalent

Performance for steam-air eductors is This will result in the total LblHr flow of gas Example:
determined by tests using gases of a specific to be pumped. Then add together the total 50 LblHr of a mixed gas and steam at a
molecular weight and temperarure. The term moles of each component. The result will be temperature of 300°F contains 15 Lb/Hr of
Dry Air Equivalent (OAE) is a way of pre- the total moles of gas to be pumped. Finally, 0" 10 LblHr of Air, 5 LblHr ofH 2, 5 LblHr
senting data so that corrections can be made divide the total LblHr flow to be pumped by Of CO2, and 15 LblHr of steam.
for temperature and molecular weigh\. The the total moles to be pumped. The result will The molecular weights of these gases are
actual gas being pumped will generally be be the average molecular weight of the mix- as follows:
at some temperature and composition other ture. The average molecular weight of the
than air at 70°F. As it is not pl1lctical to
0, - 32 lblMole
mixture is then used to obtain a gas weight
Air'" 29 LblMole
maintain testing facilities for an infinite correction factor from the "Molecular
H, '" 2 lb/Mole
number of gases and temperatures of those Weight Entrainment Ratio Table" found on
CO, = 44 Lb/Mole
gases, the method described here has been page 9 of this brochure.
devised to correct all gases to a standard set The correction factor of the water vapor is
H,o = 18 Lb/Mole
of conditions. This allows eductors to be obtained by reading the correction factor
To find the moles of gas per Hr take the
designed under given circumstances, then from the "Molecular Weight Entrainment
actual flow and divide by the Lb/mole
applied to the actual process conditions they Ratio Table:'
will work under. 15 LblH"rO/J2 Lb/Mole =
For the more common gases the molecular
0.469 MolesfHt 0,
This method is described by the Heat weight of each component may be obtained
10 Lb/Hr of Air129 LblMole '"
Exchange Institute HEI in the book from this page. If your gas is not here, you
0.345 Moles Hr Air
"Standards for Steam Jet Vacuum Systems, can calculate it by adding the weight of the
5 LblHr of H!2lb/Mole '"
Fourth Edition 1988" and is synopsized below. atoms of each element in the gas. (Then if
2.500 Moles/Hr H2
If a more detailed explanation is needed, the gas is diatomic, multiply by 2, etc.)
5 Lb/Hr of COJ44 Lbfl\1ole '"
please refer to the previously mentioned
Finding Temperature 0.114 MoleslHr CO 2
publication.
Correction Factors (15 + 10 + 5 +5)/(0.469 + 0.345 +
Calculating average molecular Go to the "Temperature Entrainment Ratio 2.50 + 0.114) '" 10.21 Average
weight of the mixture and Table" on page 9 and find the temperature of Mole Weight of mixed gases
finding correction factors the suction gas. From the table, obtain the Gas Molecular Weight Correction Factor
This method deals with the gases in terms temperature correction factors for gas and for 10.21 '" 0.61 (by interpolation)
of weight of now in a given period of time. steam. These will be put into the correction Steam Molecular Weight Correction
The most commonly used is Lb (of gas)lHr. calculation. Factor for 18'" 0.81 (by interpolation)
To proceed, the units of each gas component Temperature Correction Factor for Gases
Final Correction Formula
should be convened to LblHr. (Conversion at 300°F '" 0.945
Take the total flow rate (LblHr) of the
Factors for several different units are found Temperature Correction Factor for Steam
gases to be pumped minus the flow rate
on the back cover of this brochure.) Water At JOO°F = 0.925
(LblHr) of the water vapor, divide this by the
vapor (steam) is handled as a separate com-
gas flow rate (LblHr) correction factor times Final Calculation of Example:
ponent in this calculation because the tem-
the gas temperature correction factor. The (15 + 10 + 5 + 5)/(0.61 x 0.945») +
perature correction factor is different for
result will be the non-condensable gas load (15/(0.81 x 0.925» = 80.74 LblHt 01)'
condensable gases.
for the ejector. Air Equivalent.
To find the average molecular weight for
Then take the weight of the water vapor, To choose the correct eductor, pick a unit
the gas components, take the LblHr now for
divide it by the molecular weight correction that will pump 80.74 LblHr ofDAE at your
each gas component and divide it by the mol-
factor times the temperature correction factor desired suction pressure.
ecular weight of that component. This will
for steam.
result in the number of moles of each com-
Then add the results of these two calcula- Nole: Gases with loll' molecular weight will
ponent. Then add together the LblHr flows of cause the DAE to be higher than the actual
tions together. The final result will be the total
each component (except the water vapor). weighl being pumped. It is imperath·e the
gas load LblHr required of the educlor in Dry
Air Equivalent. This number is used as the actual DA[ be- calculated for gases containing
desired suction flow (Qs) in the table. these low molecular weight gases.

EIGHT
 Temperature Entrainment Ratio

Gas Temperature, of
Entrainment Ratio
100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000

Steam 0.992 0.958 0.925 0.892 0.860 0.818 0.792 0.760 0.728 0.692

Air 0.994 0.970 0.945 0.923 0.898 0.874 0.850 0.825 , 0.803 0.778

E' R' wt. of airlsteam (at actual temp.)

ntralnment al10 '" wt. airlsteam (at 70 deg F)

Molecular Weight Entrainment Ratio

Molecular Weight

10 2. 3. 40 S<l 60 7. 80 90 100 11. 12. 13. 140

Entrainment Ratio 0.58 I 0.85 1.02 1.14 1.23 1.32 1.38 1.43 1.46 1.49 1.52 1.55 1.57 1.60

. . ~ight of gas
Entramment Ratio", weight of air

Molecular Weights of Common Gases

Name Formula Molecular Wt.
Ammonia NH, 18.038
Ammonium NH, 17.03
8enzene C,H, 78.12
Carbon Dioxide CO, 43.999
Carbon Monoxide CO 28.01
Chlorine CI, 70.906
Ethane C:HIi 30.07
Hydrogen H, 2.016
Methane CH, 16.043
Oxygen 0, 31.998
Sulfer Dioxide SO, 64.058
Water H,O 18.015

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Dimensions
Models Ml., MlE. SG. HG
r--------G)----....,
(llPnlJOlA~)

@NPl fOR
Pl"(SSl..R£ TAP
SIZES 1/2 Ti'RU l IN

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~
STANDARD CAST UNIT
. 1"-0 ..1
3

r
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fllll l'll(SSl-M ,,,, ®>Fr
SIZES I III TItRlJ J

r------G)----....,
,

(D""'I
OPTIONAL BARSTOCK UNIT

Parts List
lH (1) NPT
(gNPT
fOR PI1UMC TAP
SIlES I III THlIU .) ,
ITEM DESCRIPTION
800'1
2 NOZZLE

,
3 O-RING. NOZZLE
DISCHARGE
5 D-RING, DISCHARGE

ML, MlE, SG, HG Assembly Dimensions

In(he5 (mml
SIZE , • c 0 E f ,
..
,n 4.500 1.625 'n ,n
'",n
,~
('14) (41) 1.250 (32) (lD) (15) (15) III

"', 5.875 (149) 2.000 (51) 1.500 (38)

1M,
(IS)
"', (20)
"', (20)
'" In

1 -1/4
1.125
9.000
(181)
(229)
2.250
2.500
(57) 1.750
2.250 (S7} , f20)
1 -1/4
(25)
1 -1/4
(25)
(32) '" In
In
1 - 1/2 \ 1.000 (279) 2.150
I'"
"0> 2.500 I'"
, (25)
(25) , -1(2
(32)
(40) 1 -1/2 (40) '" -
3.125 3.000 1 _ 114 -
2
"" 2
14.375 (365) "0) (32) 2 ISO' ISO'
-
2 - 1/2 18.125
23/875
I""
(6'"
3500 1'" 4.125
5.000
(IDS) 1 -112
"" ,
1-112 (65) 2 -1/2 (65)

-
"" ""
3 '.000 (102) (127) 2 ISO' 3

OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS FOR MOTIVE, SUCTION AND OUTLET CONNECTIONS

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FEMALE NPJ SOCKET WELD VlCTAUUC SI18RAZE SCH808UTIWELD lSOlFlANGE

 TO CONVERT INTO MULTIPLY BY TO CONVERT INTO MULTIPLY BY

A J
"m em Hg 76 joulelcm Ib 22.48
"m ft HIO 33.9
29.92 K
lJ
"m in Hg
"m PSI 14.7 kiloliter liter 1,000.0
kg Ib 2.206
B
b" "m 0.9869 l
b" kg/sq meter 1.020 x 10'" liter cu em 1,000.0
b"
barrel
PSI
g,1
14.50
42
liter
liter
,,"
cu in
0,03531
61.02
liter g,' 0.2642
C
Centigrade Fahrenheit (C x 9/5)+32 M
em Hg "m 0.01316 meter em 100.0
cm Hg
cm Hg
cm Hg
ft H,O
Iblsq ft
PSI
0.4461
27.85
0.1934
meter
meter
micron
"
;0
meter
3.281
39.37
1 x 10'
mm 3.281 x 10-]
centistokes
cu in
centipoise
cucm
1.0
16,39 mm "
;0 0.03937
cu in
cu in
,,"
g,'
5.787 x 10'"
4.329 x 10') 0
cu in liter 0.01639 ounce Ib 0.0625
,,"
cu ftlsec
g,'
GPM
7.48
448.83
ounce (fluid)
ounce
cu in
g
1.805
28.35
cu ftlsee Iiter/min 1699.3
cu ft H,O IbH10 62.425 P
poise gram/em sec 1.00
F
em 30.48
IbHp
Ib H,O
,,"
cu in
0.01602
27.68
""
ft HIO
meter
"m
0.3048
0.02950
IbHp
Ib
g,'
g
0.1198
453.59 ~

ft HIO inHg 0.8826 Iblcu ft kgl cu m 16.018

ft HIO kg/sq cm 0.03048 PSI "m 0.06804
PSI Ft HIO 2.307
G PSI in Hg 2.036
g,1 eu cm 3,785.0 PSI kg/sq em .0703
g,1
,," 0.1337

--
g,' cu in 231.0 S
g,1 liter 3.785 sq mm sq em 0,01
gal (Imp.) g,1 1.20095 sq mm sq Ft 1.076 x lO· s
g,1 gal (Imp.) 0.83267 sq mm sq in 1.550 x 10')
gal HIO Ib HIO 8.3453
T
H temp (0C) abs temp (OK) (°C)+273
hectoliter liter 100.0 temp (0C) temp (OF) 9/5(OC)+32
temp (OF) abs temp (OR) (OF)+460
1 temp (OF) temp (OC) SI9 (OF-32)
;0 em 2.540
in Hg "m 0.03342 Notes:
in Hg ftHp 1.133 1) HIO at 4°(
in Hg kglsq em 0.03453 2) Hg at OO(
in Hg PSI 0.4912 3) gal = gal (U.S.) unless otherwise noted
in HIO "m 2.458 x 10']
in HIO in Hg 0.07355
in HIO kglsq em 2.540 x 10']
in HIO PSI 0.03613 ISO 9001 CERTIFIED

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