FOX 3F Water Combination Air Valve 11.2021

Combination air valve
Mod. FOX 3F
The CSA combination, triple function, automatic air valve Mod. FOX 3F will ensure the proper operation of
the pipeline network allowing the release of air pockets during working conditions, the evacuation and
entrance of large volumes of air during filling and draining operations.
Technical features and benefits

■ Single chamber full bore body in ductile cast iron, PN 40 bar rated, provided with internal ribs for
accurate guiding of the floats.
■ Aerodynamic deflector in stainless steel to avoid premature closures of the mobile block.
■ Drainage valve, produced by CSA, for chamber control and pressure relief during maintenance.
■ Mobile block composed of a cylindrical float and upper disk in solid polypropylene, joined together by the
CSA air release system in AISI 316 (patent pending). The solid cylindrical floats, obtained by CNC
machining, avoid deformations and ensure a great sliding precision inside the body processed ribs and
a perfectly vertical thrust.
■ Nozzle and gasket holder, part of CSA air release system, entirely made in stainless steel AISI 316 and
designed with gasket compression control to prevent aging process and consequent leakage during
working conditions.
■ Maintenance can be easily performed from the top, without removing the air valve from the pipe.
■ Cover in ductile and screen in stainless steel as a standard execution to prevent the entrance of insects,
with three optional outlets (for submerged applications, air inlet only, air outlet only).
Applications
■ Main transmission lines.
■ Water distribution networks.
■ Irrigation systems.
■ In general this model is used on changes in slope and at the high points of the pipeline.
Operating principle
Discharge of large Air release during working Entrance of large

volumes of air conditions volumes of air
During the pipe filling it is neces- During operation the air During pipeline draining, or pipe
sary to discharge air as water produced by the pipeline is bursts, it is necessary to bring in
flows in. The FOX 3F, thanks to accumulated in the upper part of as much air as the quantity of
the aerodynamic full port body the air valve. Little by little it is outflowing water to avoid nega-
and deflector, will make sure to compressed and the pressure tive pressure and serious dam-
avoid premature closures of the arrives to water pressure, there- ages to the pipeline, and to the
mobile block during this phase. fore its volume increases push- entire system.
ing the water level downwards
allowing the air release through
the nozzle.
Optional
■ Vacuum breaker version Mod. FOX 2F, to allow the entrance and discharge of large
volumes of air only. This model is normally recommended in changes in slope ascending, long
ascending segments, dry fire systems, and wherever the air release won’t be required.
■ Version for submerged applications, SUB series, available both for FOX 3F and 2F
Models, with threaded elbow for air conveyance. The design sprang from the necessity of
having an air valve performing also in case of flood, without the risk of contaminated water
entering the pipeline. Another benefit of SUB is the possibility of conveying spurts coming from
the rapid closure of the air valve.
■ Version for air discharge only EO series, available both for FOX 3F and 2F models. The
most important application of EO is to allow the air valve installation in those locations of the
system where HGL may drop below the pipe profile, and to any other node where for project
requirements air entrance must be avoided, such as in pump suction lines or siphons pipelines.
■ Version for air entrance only IO series, available for FOX 2F model only. The most impor-
tant application of IO is to allow the air valve installation in those locations of the system where,
for project requirements, air discharge and release must be avoided.
Technical data
Air flow performance charts
AIR DISCHARGE DURING PIPE FILLING nozzle diameter (mm)
1" 2"/DN50 DN80 DN100 Ø0,8 Ø1 Ø1,2 Ø1,5 Ø1,8
1,5 40
p (bar)
p (bar)
1,4 35
1,3 30
1,2 25
1,1
20
1,0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 Q (Nm3/h) 15
1,0
10
0,9
5
0,8
0,7
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 Q (Nl/s)
0,6 AIR RELEASE DURING WORKING CONDITIONS
p (bar)
0,5
1" 2"/DN50 DN80 DN100
AIR ENTRANCE DURING PIPE DRAINING
AIR DISCHARGE DURING PIPE FILLING nozzle diameter (mm)

DN150 DN200 DN250 Ø2,4 Ø3,0 Ø4,0
1,5
p (bar)
p (bar)
40
1,4 35
1,3
30
1,2
25
1,1
20
1,0
0 3000 6000 9000 12000 15000 18000 21000 24000 27000 30000 Q (Nm3/h) 15
1,0
10
0,9
0,8 5
0,7
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Q (Nl/s)
0,6 AIR RELEASE DURING WORKING CONDITIONS

p (bar)
The air flow charts were created in Kg/s from laboratory

0,5
DN150 DN200 DN250 tests and numerical analysis, without the screen, then
AIR ENTRANCE DURING PIPE DRAINING converted in Nm3/h using a safety factor.
Working conditions Nozzle choice

Treated water max. 60°C. Nozzle diameter in mm according to the
Max. pressure 40 bar. size of the air valve and the PN.
Min. pressure 0,2 bar. Lower on request.
PN 10 PN 16 PN 25 PN 40
Standard 1" 1,2 1,2 1 0,8
2"/DN 50 1,5 1,2 1 0,8
Designed in compliance with EN-1074/4 and AWWA C-512. Flanges accord- DN 80 1,8 1,5 1,2 1
ing to EN 1092/2 or ANSI 150. Epoxy painting applied through fluidized bed DN 100 2,4 1,8 1,8 1,2
DN 150 4 3 2,4 1,8
technology blue RAL 5005. Changes on the flanges and painting on request. DN 200 4 4 4 3
DN 250 4 4 4 4
Weights and dimensions
A
CONNECTION A B C D Weight
inch/mm mm mm mm mm Kg
Threaded 1" 117 240 - - CH 45 4,0 A
Threaded 2" 141 295 - - CH 70 7,5
Flanged 50 141 305 165 - - 9,5
Flanged 80 172 322 210 205 - 13,8 B
Flanged 100 206 370 235 220 - 21,7 B
Flanged 150 285 555 305 285 - 44,5
Flanged 200 365 635 375 340 - 85,0
Flanged 250 450 785 450 405 - 134,0
All values are approximate, consult CSA service for more details. C D
Technical details
10 9
2 11
17 13
12 5
4 3
7 6
18
16
15 14
N. Component Standard material Optional
1 Body ductile cast iron GJS 450-10

2 Cap ductile cast iron GJS 450-10
3 O-ring NBR EPDM/Viton/silicone
4 O-ring NBR EPDM/Viton/silicone
5 Seat stainless steel AISI 304 stainless steel AISI 316
6 Nozzle Subset stainless steel AISI 316
7 Upper flat polypropylene
8 Float polypropylene
9 Studs stainless steel AISI 304 stainless steel AISI 316
10 Nuts stainless steel AISI 304 stainless steel AISI 316
11 Spacers stainless steel AISI 304 stainless steel AISI 316
12 Nuts stainless steel AISI 304 stainless steel AISI 316
13 Washers stainless steel AISI 304 stainless steel AISI 316
14 Deflector (not in 1") stainless steel AISI 304 stainless steel AISI 316
15 Screws stainless steel AISI 304 stainless steel AISI 316
16 Drain valve stainless steel AISI 303 stainless steel AISI 316
17 Screen stainless steel AISI 304
18 Tag stainless steel AISI 304
Rev. 7 - 11/2021
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Combination air valve

Technical features and benefits

Discharge of large Air release during working Entrance of large

AIR DISCHARGE DURING PIPE FILLING nozzle diameter (mm)

0,6 AIR RELEASE DURING WORKING CONDITIONS

The air flow charts were created in Kg/s from laboratory

Working conditions Nozzle choice

N. Component Standard material Optional

1 Body ductile cast iron GJS 450-10

The list of materials and components is subject to changes without notice.

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