BLANKET GAS REGULATORS

OPTIMUM PROTECTION
For optimum protection of a tank
and to meet regulatory require-
ments, each tank should be
protected by 1) a properly-sized
blanket gas regulator, to maintain
the vapor pressure in the tank, 2) a
properly-sized pressure/vacuum
relief valve or pilot operated valve,
to release the vapor during pump-in Pressure Vacuum Relief Valve BLANKET GAS REGULATOR
or thermal expansion, and 3) a MODELS MODELS
Emergency Relief Valve 1200, 1220, 1460, 1660, 3011L/H –3041L/H
properly-sized emergency relief MODELS 8800, 8820, 8860 From 200 psig to 0.5" WC
valve to protect against pressure 2500, 2400, 2300, 2000 0.87" WC to +15 psig/ or 200 psig to -8" WC
+0.87" WC to +15 psig -0.87" WC to -12 psig with one regulator
rise due to external fire. Tank
protection systems can be
combined across multiple tanks, but blanket gas regulator models and Flow Capacity
careful consideration must be given specifications.
1. Determine the set pressure of Required flow capacity should be
to provide adequate relief and input
the tank determined by using API 2000 or
capacity and to prevent fouling or
2. Determine the pressure of the the relevant sizing standard. Groth
clogging of system piping. Consult
blanket gas supply Corporation’s “Cal-Q-Size” will size
Groth Corporation for assistance in
3. Select the appropriate model your valve and regulator applica-
these situations.
number from Table 1, Product tions in accordance with API 2000.
A Groth blanket gas regulator Selection Guide To find the rated capacity for your
prevents evaporation or contam- 4. Determine the flow capacity application, please refer to Table 2,
ination in a tank and prevents a from Table 2, Flow Capacity Flow Capacity. Capacity is listed as
flammable or explosive environment 5. Select the appropriate spring a function of supply pressure for
in the tank vapor space. A Groth range from Table 3, Spring four typical blanket gases: carbon
pressure/ vacuum relief valve or Ranges dioxide, nitrogen, natural gas, and
pilot operated valve with vacuum 6. Configure the proper model air.
relief will maintain a bubble-tight number and select soft goods
seal to prevent vapor from escaping and connection type from How
into the atmosphere until the set to Order Standard Blanket Gas
pressure is exceeded, and provide Regulators on page 4.
vacuum protection in case of a gas
supply failure. The emergency relief Table 1 — PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE
valve will provide vessel protection 1" 3011/3041 BGR 1/2" 3011/3041 BGR
under control system failure or Supply Pressure psig / barg Supply Pressure psig / barg
external fire conditions. 5– >51 – >101– >151– 5– >51 – >101– >151–
Set Pressure 50 100 150 200 Set Pressure 50 100 150 200
Benefits of storage tank 0.3 – 3.5 – 7.0 – 10.4 – 0.3 – 3.5 – 7.0 – 10.4 –
blanketing are recognized by the 3.4 6.9 10.3 13.8 3.4 6.9 10.3 13.8

following government regulations -2.0" – -8.0" WC -2.0" – -8.0" WC

-5.0 – -20 mbar -5.0 – -20 mbar
and industrial standards: -1.5" – -1.9" WC -1.5" – -1.9" WC
• API Standard 2000 -3.7 – -5.0 mbar 3041H -3.7 – -5.0 mbar
-1.0" – -1.4" WC -1.0" – -1.4" WC 3041H
• EPA Publication AP-42 -2.5 – -3.7 mbar -2.5 – -3.7 mbar
• NFPA 69 - Standard on 3041L
-0.5" – -0.9" WC -0.5" – -0.9" WC
Explosion Prevention Systems -1.2 – -2.5 mbar -1.2 – -2.5 mbar 3041L
• OSHA Part 1910.10 0.5" – 0.9" WC 0.5" – 0.9" WC
1.2 – 2.5 mbar 1.2 – 2.5 mbar 3011L
3011L
1.0" – 1.4" WC 1.0" – 1.4" WC
How to Select a BGR 2.5 – 3.7 mbar 2.5 – 3.7 mbar
1.5" – 1.9" WC 3011H 1.5" – 1.9" WC
3011H
Based on your system require- 3.7 – 5.0 mbar 3.7 – 5.0 mbar

ments, use the information in the 2.0" – 8.0" WC 2.0" – 8.0" WC

5.0 – 20 mbar 5.0 – 20 mbar
following tables to select the proper
2 Groth Corporation, a Continental Disc company, Stafford, TX, USA