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The catalog covers blower silencers, absorptive silencers, vent silencers, industrial fan silencers, vacuum pump liquid separator-silencers, engine exhaust silencers, filters, and filter-silencers.

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FULL-LINE

INDUSTRIAL CATALOG
blower silencers
absorptive silencers
vent/fan silencers
separator silencers
engine silencers
industrial filters & filter/silencers
accessories

2013 FULL-LINE CATALOG

Industrial Fan Silencers

5.1

Vacuum Pump Liquid


Separator-Silencers

6.1

Engine Exhaust Silencers

7.1

Filters and Filter-Silencers

8.1

4.1

Vent Silencers

3.1

Absorptive Silencers

2.1

Blower Silencers

1.1

Note
All dimensions in inches and weights
in pounds, unless otherwise indicated.

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Ordering Information

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2013 Full-Line Catalog

Table ofPositive
Contents
Rotary
Blower Silencers

Table of Contents

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Ordering
Information

Ordering
Rotary
Positive
Information
Blower Silencers

1.1

Southeast
Degroff Process Equipment Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 280759
Memphis, TN 38168
Web: www.degroffprocess.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 901-377-0251
Fax: 901-377-0368

Ready to order? For service in Tennessee,


North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama,
Georgia, and Florida contact an authorized
Universal AET representative.

Mahans Thermal Products, Inc.


30 Juniper Court
Covington, GA 30016
Web: www.mahans.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 770-786-5555
Fax: 770-786-3020

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Northeast Controls, Inc.


P.O. Box 385
Round Top, NY 12473
Web: www.nciweb.net
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 518-622-0310
Fax: 518-622-0311

J & B Industrial Sales Co., Inc.


20 Eastgate Industrial Drive
Grove City, PA 16127
Web: www.jbindustrial.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 724-458-0700
Fax: 724-458-6888

Northeast Controls, Inc.


P.O. Box 275
Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
Web: www.nciweb.net
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 201-327-7660
Fax: 201-327-3242

Blakeslee Equipment
27352 Center Ridge Road
Westlake, OH 44145
Web: www.blakeslee-equipment.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 440-808-6666
Fax: 440-808-1750

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Ready to order? For service in Maine,


New Hampshire, Massachusetts,
Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York,
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware,
Maryland, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia,
Kentucky, and Ohio contact an authorized
Universal AET representative.

Northeast

Polytech Services, Inc.


P.O. Box 36841
Charlotte, NC 28236
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 704-372-4161
Fax: 704-372-4207
Hudson Pump
3524 Craftsman Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33803
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 800-780-7867
Fax: 863-666-5649

Ordering
Information

APSCO, Inc.
774 Burr Oak Drive
Westmont, IL 60559
Web: www.airprocesssystems.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 800-822-0771
Fax: 630-887-0771

Dynamic Bulk Systems


1111B Horan Drive
Fenton, MO 63026
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.dynamicbulk.com
Telephone: 800-314-3267
Fax: 636-343-4442

C. Emery Nelson
7631 Commerce Street
PO Box 238
Hamel, MN 55340
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 763-420-3844
Fax: 763-420-2542

Hartsaw Equipment Co.


427 S. Parker Street
Olathe, KS 66061
Web: www.hartsaw.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 800-825-4281
Fax: 913-782-2828

Ready to order? For service in Minnesota,


Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska,
Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas,
Louisiana, and Mississippi contact
an authorized Universal AET representative.

Petro Chem Equipment


4338 Jeffrey Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 225-292-8400
Fax: 225-292-1033

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Midwest

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Ordering
Rotary
Positive
Blower Silencers
Information

1.2

South
L.C. Eldridge Sales Company, Inc.
9800 Richmond Avenue, Suite 325
Houston, TX 77042
Web: www.eldridgesales.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 713-780-7200
Fax: 713-780-9324

Ready to order? For service in Oklahoma


and Texas contact an authorized Universal
AET representative.

Seltech, Inc.
5321 S. Sheridan, #31
Tulsa, OK 74145
Web: www.seltechinc.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 918-622-6712
Fax: 918-664-6059

L.C. Eldridge Sales Company, Inc.


5646 Milton Street, Suite 227
Dallas, TX 75206
Telephone: 214-369-6401
Fax: 214-369-7744
E-mail: [email protected]

Mountain
Fluid Technology, Inc.
1315 Nelson Street, Unit H
Lakewood, CO 80215
Web: www.fluid-technology.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 303-233-7400
Fax: 303-233-0093

Ready to order? For service in Idaho,


Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota,
Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona,
and New Mexico contact an authorized
Universal AET representative.

North Monsen Company


P.O. Box 174 (84110)
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Web: www.northmonsen.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 801-322-1343
Fax: 801-322-1516

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Ordering
Information

Ordering
Rotary
Positive
Information
Blower Silencers

1.3

Ready to order? For service outside the United States, contact our authorized Universal AET global representative.

Canada

Asia-Pacific

Europe

McRae Engineering Equipment, Ltd.


57 Atomic Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M8Z 5K8
Web: www.mcraeeng.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 800-600-9427
Fax: 416-255-7860

Universal AET
71 Bukit Batok Crescent #05-07
Prestige Centre
Singapore 658071
Singapore
Phone +65-6665 6771
[email protected]

Universal AET
Unit 2, Barleyfield
Hinckley
Leicestershire
LE10 IYE
Phone +44 (0)1455 894470
[email protected]

India

United States

Universal AET
Survey No. 270/1/16
Baner, Pune 411045
India
Phone +91 020 32319914
[email protected]

Universal AET
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
1925 Highway 51/138
P.O. Box 411
Stoughton, WI 53589 USA
Phone +1 (608) 873-4272
[email protected]

Ramtech Enterprises, Ltd.


50 Glenwood Place
Cochrane, Alberta
Canada T4C 1H3
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 403-932-4773
Fax: 403-932-3274

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McKenna Engineering
390 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Suite H
Novato, CA 94949
Web: www.mckennaengineering.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 415-883-9604
Fax: 415-883-9607

Ready to order? For service in Washington,


Oregon, and California contact an authorized
Universal AET representative.

McKenna Engineering
1162 E. Dominguez Street
Carson, CA 90746-3538
Web: www.mckennaengineering.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 310-763-7929
Fax: 310-763-7950

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ADS Equipment, Inc.


P.O. Box 840
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Web: www.adseq.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 206-763-3600
Fax: 206-763-3012

Pacific

General
Information

In a closed blower discharge system,


structure-borne noisesuch as that radiated
by pipe wall and silencer shellmay be a
consideration, particularly where a stringent,
close-proximity noise specification applies.
For these applications, various means are
available to treat the pipe and shell radiated
noise, such that most reasonable
specifications may be met.

Blower Silencers

For instance, it is possible to lag the silencer

shell externally and reduce any shell noise


contribution to below the casing and mechanical
noise of the blower and driving machinery.
Universal AET invites your inquiries
concerning special applications where EPA,
OSHA or other noise specifications apply.
Special applications are handled on an
individual basis and recommendations are
made according to specific requirements of
the installation.

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Rotary Positive
Blower Silencers
Blower Silencers

2.1

Discharge Silencers

Rotary Positive Blowers


The Rotary Positive Blower is a two impeller
compressor that delivers a large quantity of
gas or air relative to the individual pulses.
Blower capacities are expressed in CFM at
inlet conditions (ICFM). Blower size is usually
expressed as gear diameter by rotor length.
Pitch Line Velocity (PLV) is the peripheral
velocity of the timing gearequal to the
product of the gear circumference and the
rotative speed of the blower, usually
expressed in feet per minute (FPM).
The blower presents two problems:
1) pulsation within the piping system and,
2) noise radiation in the vicinity of the blower
and piping.
The importance of these relative to each other
is a function of blower size and speed; both
increase proportionately to the blower size
and the square of the speed.
Pulsation is more pronounced on the
discharge side. Peak pulse pressures are quite
severe and can result in unsilenced discharge
sound power levels up to 140145 dB. The
inlet, although producing less severe pulsation
and noise, receives equal attention since the
inlet is usually open to atmosphere and the
noise much more apparent.

Silencers
There is little question that silencers are a
necessity on any blower installation.
Regardless of the size or speed of the blower,
silencers of some type are nearly always used.
In the selection of blower silencers, there are
two basic considerations: 1) the silencer must
be the correct size (i.e., sufficient capacity for
the volume flow) and, 2) the silencer must be
the proper type for the application. The
nominal silencer size need only be based on
the gas volume, (i.e., the CFM of the gas or
air at the operating conditions). However, the
silencer (design) must be selected with
consideration of the blower size and
operating speed. Complete application and
capacity information is given on page 2.3.
There are two types of silencers commonly
used on positive blowers: a reactive type
silencer which consists of a series of
expansion chambers having interconnecting

tubes, a more sophisticated silencer design.


is the combination chamber-absorptive type.
This combination silencer is similar to the
reactive type with the exception that an
acoustically-packed, sound absorbing
section is included, comprising an extension
of the silencer connection closest to the
blower. The inlet of a discharge silencer and
the outlet of an inlet silencer are the ends
having the packed section.
A third basic type of silencerthe simple,
straight-through packed typeis occasionally
used on blowers. This type of silencer is usually
used on small, high speed machines which
characteristically produce significant high
frequency noise and relatively mild pulsations.
The PLV is normally the criterion for
silencer type selection. If the blower is
operating in the critical PLV range, it will
generate objectionable high frequency noise
which may cause shell ring or tank hammer
in the piping and silencer. These critical
PLV conditions will always require a
combination chamber-absorptive silencer
for satisfactory results.

Inlet Silencers
For inlet service, a PLV of 3,300 ft/min or
greater is considered critical. This transition
speed is empirically established and is
somewhat arbitrary, however, it is commonly
accepted that blowers operating at or above
3,300 ft/min are considered critical for the
purpose of inlet silencer application. Those
operating below 3,300 ft/min are considered
subcritical. Subcritical PLV applications can
usually be silenced adequately with a
chamber-type silencer, such as Universal URB
or UCI Series. Blowers operating above the
critical PLV of 3,300 ft/min will invariably
require the RIS Series combination chamberabsorptive type silencer. Inlet Filters or Filter
Silencers are commonly used on blower
inlets, either individually or in series with a
separate inlet silencer. Please reference the
Filters and Filter Silencers section of this
catalog for further information.

For the more severe discharge conditions of


typical blower installations, a PLV of
2,700 ft/min is accepted as the critical
transition speed. Blowers operating below
2,700 ft/min are considered subcritical and
can usually be adequately silenced on the
discharge side by use of a chamber-type
silencer UCD or URD Series. Machines
operating above the 2700 ft/min transition
speed will require combination chamberabsorptive silencers such as SD or RD Series.
In some larger blower installations, piping
requirements or space restrictions may
preclude the use of a large, single discharge
silencer such as the SD or RD Series.
Where two or more blowers discharge into a
common header, individual silencers upstream
of the header are required to subdue the
individual blower pulsations. Otherwise, the
pulsations tend to beat with each other and
can be extremely objectionable.
Note: Silencers should be mounted as close
to the blower as possible since any piping
between the blower and silencer will radiate
noise. Standard silencer connections are not
designed to carry external piping or valve
loads, so good piping support practices
should be used to prevent stresses that
cause fatigue and eventual fracture of the
silencer or piping. It is also good practice to
isolate the blower from the silencer with a
flexible expansion joint. Contact Universal
AET for special design considerations where
loading is a factor.

Attenuation Curves
Noise attenuation curves are given for the
various models within this section.
The curves represent insertion loss of
airborne noise for typical applications under
average conditions. It is not feasible to chart
the expected performance of a silencer over
a wide range of applications and conditions,
therefore, the curves must be used with
discretion. Structure-borne noise (see
above) may be a consideration and will
require separate analysis, since it is not
airborne noise and not used for silencer
performance rating.

There are fundamental similarities between


blower silencers and other types, particularly
reciprocating engine silencers, which also
require a silencer design that provides
effective pulse control as well as noise

All silencers described are of standard with


end in, end-out design. Low or high side
inlet and outlet connections are available
and are described on the individual
catalog pages.

2.22.2

General
Information
Rotary Positive Blowers

Blower Positive
Silencers
Rotary
Blower Silencers

attenuation. However, blower silencers


generally must be constructed more
ruggedly to withstand prolonged exposure to
severe pulsations produced by the blower.

Combustion chamber-absorptive type inlet


silencer for critical PLV applications.
Available in pipe sizes 2"30". Low or high
side outlet and mounting brackets available
on most sizes.

UCD Series
URB/URD Series
Discharge Silencers
Chamber-type discharge silencer for use on
sub-critical PLV applications. Available in
pipe sizes 8"30". (Smaller sizes use URB
Series). Low, high, or opposed side
connections and mounting brackets available.

SD Series
RD Series
Discharge Silencers
Combination chamber-absorptive type
discharge silencers for critical PLV
applications. Available in pipe sizes 2"30".
Low, high, or opposed side connections and
mounting brackets available on most sizes.

Accessories,
Special Features
Mounting Brackets

Oversize Flanges

Inspection Openings

Special Finishes

Pressure Vessel Construction

Special Materials

7
6
5
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RIS Series
Inlet Silencer

Chamber-type inlet silencer for use on subcritical PLV applications. Available in pipe
sizes 8"30". Smaller sizes use URB Series.
Available with side connections and
mounting brackets.

UCI Series
Inlet Silencer

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The silencers shown below are more fully


described on the individual catalog pages.
These units are designed specifically for use
on Rotary Positive Blowers.

Application,
Capacity,
Pressure Drop Data
Blower Silencers

Transition Speed-RPM

5
4

2
2

3
4
5
6
7
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24

1
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Blower Transition Speed


Blower
Gear Size

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Rotary Positive
Blower Silencers
Blower Silencers

2.3

Inlet

Discharge

6,300
5,040
4,200
3,150
2,520
2,100
1,800
1,575
1,260
1,050
900
785
700
630
570
525

5,155
4,125
3,435
2,575
2,060
1,720
1,470
1,290
1,030
860
735
645
570
515
470
430

Silencer Model Specifications


Pitch Line
Velocity

Inlet
Silencer

Discharge
Silencer

Below
Transition

UCI, URB

URB, UCD, URD

Above
Transition

RIS

SD, RD

Pressure Drop Coefficients


Model

Pressure Drop
Coefficient (C)

URB, URBY
UCI, UCIY, UCIH
RIS, RISY, RISH
UCD, UCDY
URD, URDY, URDH
SD, SDY, SDH
RD, RDY, RDH
RDS, SDS, URDS

4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
7.0

Silencer Recommendations
As mentioned on page 2.1 pitch line velocity
(PLV) is the speed of the timing gear in feet
per minute (ft/min). For purposes of silencer
application. PLV is considered critical at
3,300 ft/min for intake and 2,700 ft/min for
discharge.

A From Table 1 determine whether blower


RPM is above or below the transition
speed for critical PLV.
B Consult Table 2 for recommended
silencer models.

Table 1 gives transition speeds in RPM.


Blowers running at these speeds or greater
will have critical PLV. Operating speeds below
transition will be in the sub-critical range.
Blowers operating in the sub-critical speed
range usually require only simple chambertype silencers while those in the critical range
require combination chamber-absorptive type
silencers. If there is doubt, it is best to use
the combination-type silencers. When gear
size and operating speeds are known, the
proper type silencer is easily selected.

Pressure Drop
The following formulas may be used to
calculate pressure drop through the
silencers covered in this catalog.
Inlet:

!P =

"c
2

4005

(assumes silencer inlet


is open to atmosphere)
Discharge: !P !

4005

"c

"

P " 530
T
14.7

!P = pressure drop through silencer,


inches of water
V = air velocity through silencer,
ft/min*
c = individual silencer restriction
coefficientempirical constant
(see Table 4)
P = discharge pressure, PSIA
(operating pressure in PSIG + 14.7)
T = discharge temperature, R
absolute (operating temperature in
F + 460)

Silencer Size Selection, Capacity


Table 3 gives the nominal capacity of the
various size silencers. Size in this table
refers to the silencer nominal size, or its
inlet size. Capacities are expressed in inlet
CFM (ICFM), thus, discharge silencers are
rated at higher capacities than inlet silencers
since the air is compressed to reduced
volume at the discharge operating pressure.

* To calculate velocity through silencer, divide flow in


ACFM by cross-sectional area of silencer inlet diameter
in square feet.

Silencer Capacity
Capacity (Inlet CFM 14.7 PSIA at 70F)
Size

1
1
2
2
3
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
Est Temp.

Inlet Silencer

30
70
120
190
270
370
480
750
1,080
1,920
3,000
4,300
5,900
7,700
9,700
12,000
14,500
17,300
20,300
23,500
27,000
70F

Discharge Silencer
4 PSIG

6 PSIG

8 PSIG

10 PSIG

15 PSIG

35
80
140
220
320
430
560
880
1,260
2,250
3,520
5,070
6,890
9,000
11,400
14,000
17,000
20,200
23,800
27,600
31,700
115F

40
85
150
235
335
455
600
935
1,340
2,390
3,730
5,370
7,310
9,550
12,100
14,900
18,100
21,500
25,200
29,300
33,600
140F

40
90
160
245
355
480
630
985
1,410
2,510
3,930
5,660
7,700
10,000
12,700
15,700
19,000
22,600
26,600
30,800
35,400
165F

40
95
165
255
370
505
660
1,030
1,480
2,630
4,110
5,920
8,060
10,500
13,300
16,400
19,900
23,700
27,800
32,200
37,000
190F

45
105
185
285
415
560
735
1,150
1,650
2,940
4,590
6,600
8,990
11,800
14,900
18,400
22,200
26,400
31,000
36,000
41,300
240F

2.42.4

Typical Attenuation Curve


Attenuation, dB

40

Specifications
UCI Group

30
20
10
63

125

250
500
1K
2K
4K
Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz

Chamber Type
Inlet Silencer

8K

8
7

model is designated UCIY Series and the


high side inlet type is designated UCIH
Series. The three types are fundamentally
alike and performance is identical. Mounting
brackets and other options are available
see page 2.11.

125/150 lb ANSI specifications. Exterior


surfaces receive a shop coat of rustinhibitive primer and may be finish painted
in the field if desired. The UCI Series is the
basic inlet model and is the conventional
end-in,end-out version. The low side inlet

The UCI Series Inlet Silencer is a heavyduty, all welded unit constructed of carbon
steel sheet and plate. It provides pulse
control and silencing for most subcritical
PLV applications. Sizes 8" and larger are
equipped with flanged connections drilled to

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Blower Positive
Silencers
Rotary
Blower Silencers

50

UCIY Series

UCIH Series

(High Side Outlet)

(Low Side Outlet)

UCI Series

L H

D
Y

Y
N
P

Drain

Chamber Type Inlet Silencers


P
(Size)

Part
Number

Y
D

UCIY
Min

Weight

UCIH
Max

Min

21
27
34
40
48
55
60
66

28
34

Max

1
1
2
2
3
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30

Sizes 1"6" Use URB Series (page 2.7)

53-108-AA
53-110-AA
53-112-AA
53-114-AA
53-116-AA
53-118-AA
53-120-AA
53-122-AA
53-124-AA
53-126-AA
53-128-AA
53-130-AA

22
26
30
30
36
42
42
48
54
54
60
66

61
74
87
99
113
126
140
153
167
179
193
206

3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4

54
67
80
92
106
119
131
144
158
170
184
197

Note: Dimensions and weights are nominal and may vary slightly with production models.
Request certified drawings of specific models for exact dimensions.

14
16
18
18
21
24
25
28
31
31
34
37

9
11
12
13
15
17
19
20
22
23
25
27

72
85
87
95

41
47
53
59
67
75
83
84
91
100

45
57
69
80
91
103
114
126
138
149
161
173

250
360
550
650
950
1,200
1,350
1,950
2,500
2,750
3,400
4,650

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Typical Attenuation Curve


50

Specifications
RIS Group

Attenuation, dB

Combination ChamberAbsorptive Type


Inlet Silencer

40
30
20
10
0

125

63

250
500
1K
2K
4K
Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz

8K

The RIS Series Inlet Silencer is a heavyduty, all welded unit constructed of carbon
steel sheet and plate. It features an
acoustically-treated outlet and will provide
pulse control and silencing suitable for
critical PLV applications. Sizes 4" and larger
are equipped with flanged connections
drilled to 125/150 lb ANSI specifications.

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Rotary Positive
Blower Silencers
Blower Silencers

2.5

Smaller sizes are standard with male


threaded pipe nipples. Units sized 4" and 5"
are available in either flanged or male pipe
threads. Exterior surfaces receive a shop
coat of rust inhibitive primer and may be
finish painted in the field if desired.
The RIS Series is the basic model, having
conventional end-in, end-out configuration.

RIS Series

RISY Series

RISH Series

(Low Side Outlet)

(High Side Outlet)

A low side outlet version is designated RISY


Series and high side outlet configuration is
designated RISH Series. The three types are
fundamentally alike and performance is
identical. Mounting brackets and other
options are availablesee page 2.11.

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L H

D
Y

Y
N
K

Combination Chamber-Absorptive Type Inlet Silencers


P
(Size)

Part
Number

RISY

1
1
2
2
3
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30

RISY

E
Min

RISH

RISH
Max

Min

Weight
Max

Sizes 1"1" use U5 Series (page 3.2)

54-102-AA
54-125-AA
54-103-AA
54-135-AA
54-104-AA *
54-105-AA *
54-106-AA
54-108-AA
54-110-AA
54-112-AA
54-114-AA
54-116-AA
54-118-AA
54-120-AA
54-122-AA
54-124-AA
54-126-AA
54-128-AA
54-130-AA

8
8
8
10
10
12
14
18
22
26
30
36
42
42
48
54
54
60
66

28
33
39
39
45
57
64
72
85
98
111
113
126
140
153
167
179
193
206

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4

22

27
33
33

9
10
11
12
15

39
51
58
65
78
91
104
106
119
131
144
158
170
184
197

17
21
25
29
30
35
41
47
46
54
55
61
66

Note: Dimensions and weights are nominal and may vary slightly with production models.
Request certified drawings of specific models for exact dimensions.
*Specify -TT for male pipe threaded units.

14
17
20
26
32
38
40
49
57
62
65
75
76
84
93

2
2
3
4
5
6
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

FIXED AT 6
FIXED AT 7
FIXED AT 7
FIXED AT 8
7
16
9
9
12
13
15
16
18
20
22
23
25
25
29
30

23
25
30
37
44
50
51
58
63
69
75
87
91
98

2" THRU 3"


AVAILABLE ON
SPECIAL ORDER
32
30
43
40
43
49
49
54
65
61
69
81
56
62
70
78
86
86
95
103

77
89
88
100
111
123
135
147
157
170

25
25
30
40
50
80
110
190
380
550
800
1,050
1,350
1,500
2,100
2,700
3,050
3,850
5,150

2.62.6

Typical Attenuation Curve


Attenuation, dB

Specifications
UCD Group

40
30
20
10
125

63

250
500
1K
2K
4K
Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz

Chamber Type
Discharge Silencer

8K

8
7

basic end-in, end-out configuration. A low


side inlet version is designated UCDY Series.
The two types are fundamentally alike and
performance characteristics are identical.
Mounting brackets and other options are
availablesee page 2.11.

is not warranted. Sizes 8" and larger are


equipped with flanged connections drilled to
125/150 lb ANSI specifications. Exterior
surfaces receive a shop coat of rustinhibitive primer and may be finish painted
in the field if desired. The UCD Series is the

The UCD Series Discharge Silencer is a


heavy-duty, all welded unit constructed of
carbon steel sheet and plate. It provides
pulse control and silencing for subcritical
PLV applications where the higher
performance of the URD Series on page 2.7

10

Blower Positive
Silencers
Rotary
Blower Silencers

50

UCDY Series

(Low Side Inlet)

UCD Series

L H

Y
N
P

Drain

Chamber Type Discharge Silencers


P
(Size)

Part
Number

Y
Min

Max

9
11
12
13
15
17

21
27
34
40
48
55
60
66

Weight

1
1
2
2
3
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30

Sizes 1"6" use URB Series (page 2.7)

56-108-AA
56-110-AA
56-112-AA
56-114-AA
56-116-AA
56-118-AA
56-120-AA
56-122-AA
56-124-AA
56-126-AA
56-128-AA
56-130-AA

22
26
30
30
36
42
42
48
54
54
60
66

61
74
87
99
113
126
140
153
167
179
193
206

3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4

Note: Dimensions and weights are nominal and may vary slightly with production models.
Request certified drawings of specific models for exact dimensions.

54
67
80
92
106
119
131
144
158
170
184
197

14
16
18
18
21
24
25
28
31
31
34
37

19
20
22
23
25
27

72
85
87
95

250
360
550
650
900
1,200
1,350
1,950
2,500
2,750
3,400
4,650

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Typical Attenuation Curve

Specifications
URB Group
URD Group

50
Attenuation, dB

40
30
20

Chamber Type
Discharge Silencer

Note: Sizes 1"6" are URB Series;


sizes 8"30" are URD Series. Both series are
fundamentally the same in design and the
performance characteristics are identical.

10
125

63

250
500
1K
2K
4K
Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz

8K

The URB/URD Series Discharge Silencer is


a heavy-duty, all welded unit constructed of
carbon steel sheet and plate. It provides
pulse control and silencing for subcritical
PLV applications. Sizes 4" and larger are
equipped with flanged connections drilled to
125/150 lb ANSI specifications. Smaller
sizes are standard with male threaded pipe

nipples. Units sized 4" and 5" are available in


either flanged or male pipe threads. Exterior
surfaces receive a shop coat of rustinhibitive primer and may be finish painted
in the field if desired. The URB/URD Series
is the basic end-in, end-out configuration.
A low side inlet version is designated
URBY/URDY Series; high side inlet is

URBY,
URDY Series

URB,
URD Series

designated URDH Series; and low opposed


connection is designated URDS Series. The
four types are fundamentally alike and
performance characteristics are identical.
Mounting brackets and other options are
availablesee page 2.11.

URDS Series

URDH Series

(Opposed Connections)

(High Side Inlet)

(Low Side Inlet)

10

Rotary Positive
Blower Silencers
Blower Silencers

2.7

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L H

D
Y

Y
N
K

Chamber Type Discharge Silencers


P
(Size)

1
1
2
2
3
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30

Part
Number

55-101-AA
55-115-AA
55-102-AA
55-125-AA
55-103-AA
55-135-AA
55-104-AA *
55-105-AA *
55-106-AA
55-108-AA
55-110-AA
55-112-AA
55-114-AA
55-116-AA
55-118-AA
55-120-AA
55-122-AA
55-124-AA
55-126-AA
55-128-AA
55-130-AA

Y
D

URBY, URDY
Min

4
6
8
10
10
12
14
16
18
22
26
30
36
42
48
48
54
54
60
66
72

21
24
33
34
46
52
53
65
72
97
122
135
161
181
188
202
204
239
259
279
304

2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4

17
20
27
28
40
46
47
59
66
90
115
128
154
174
181
193
195
230
250
270
295

7
8
8
9
10
11
12
14
16
18
21
24
27
28
31
31
34
37
40

Note: Dimensions and weights are nominal and may vary slightly with production models.
Request certified drawings of specific models for exact dimensions.
*Specify -TT for male pipe threaded units.

Max

FIXED AT 6
FIXED AT 7
FIXED AT 7
FIXED AT 8
6
22
6
29
8
32
9
48
63
11
12
69
14
81
16
92
18
98
19
103
21
103
22
126
25
27
29

132
144
161

URDH

URDS

Weight

Min

Max

Min

Max

62
76

82
106
117

16
19
22
29
40

134
137
156

141
158
164
175
175
210

8
9
10
12
14
15
17
19
21
22
24
25

175
188
203

228
246
272

27
31
32

78
85
96

88
107
119
126

42
49
55
56
61
60
76

10
15
20
30
40
55
70
120
160
370
550
800
1,250
1,600
2,300
2,500
2,950
3,450
4,400
6,150
7,250

Attenuation, dB

30
20

Combination ChamberAbsorptive Type


Discharge Silencer

10
0

125

63

250
500
1K
2K
4K
Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz

8K

8
7
6

configuration. A low side inlet is designated


the SDY Series; high side inlet, SDH Series;
and low opposed connection, SDS Series.
The four types are fundamentally alike and
performance characteristics are identical.
Mounting brackets and other options are
availablesee page 2.11.

and larger are equipped with flanged


connections drilled to 125/150 lb ANSI
specifications. Smaller sizes are standard
with male threaded pipe nipples. Units sized
4" and 5" are available in either flanged or
male pipe threads. Exterior surfaces receive
a shop coat of rust-inhibitive primer and
may be finish painted in the field if desired.
The SD Series is the basic end-in, end-out

The SD Series Discharge Silencer is a


heavy-duty, all welded unit constructed of
carbon steel sheet and plate. It will provide
excellent pulse control and is equipped with
an acoustically-treated inlet for use on
critical PLV applications. Its pulse and noise
performance is recommended for all but the
most demanding applications, which may
require the RD Series on page 2.9. Sizes 4"

10

Acoustical packing is suitable for 325F

Specifications
SD Group

40

Blower Positive
Silencers
Rotary
Blower Silencers

2.82.8

Typical Attenuation Curve


50

SDH Series

(Low Side Inlet)

SDS Series

(Opposed Connection)

(High Side Inlet)

SDY Series

SD Series

L H

D
Y

N
P

Drain

Combination Chamber-Absorptive Type Discharge Silencers


P
(Size)

Part
Number

SDY

1
1
2
2
3
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30

Min

SDH

SDS

Max

Min Y Max

SDY

Min

SDS

Max
SDH

Weight

Min

Max

Min

Max

Min

Max

16

9
12
15
16

30

32
43

Sizes 1" and 1" use URB Series (page 2.7)

54-102-AA
54-125-AA
54-103-AA
54-135-AA
54-104-AA*
54-105-AA*
54-106-AA
54-108-AA
54-110-AA
54-112-AA
54-114-AA
58-116-AA
58-118-AA
58-120-AA
58-122-AA
58-124-AA
58-126-AA
58-128-AA
58-130-AA

8
8
8
10
10
12
14
18
22
26
30
36
42
42
48
48
54
54
60

28
33
39
39
45
57
64
72
85
98
111
137
150
176
195
213
233
250
276

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4

22

27
9
33
10
33 11
12
39
51 15
58
65
78
91
104
130
143
167
186
204
224
241
267

17
21
25
29
30
35
41
47
47
55
55
62
68

14
17

14
17

20
26
32

20
26
32

38
40
47
52
62
61
72
76
81
90

38
40
47
52
62
61
72
76
81
90

Note: Dimensions and weights are nominal and may vary slightly with production models.
Request certified drawings of specific models for exact dimensions.
*Specify -TT for male pipe threaded units.

8
9
10
12
14
16
18
21
24
25
28
28
31
31
34

2
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
11
10
12
11
13
12
14

9
9
12
13

23
9
25 10
30 12
13
37

15
44
16 50
18 65
20 70
21 87
23 93
24 110

15
16
18
20
21
23
24

26
117
26
28 126 28
29 139
29

18
24
25
36
40
48
50
60

40
43
49
61

69
81
96
104
120
138
146
157
70
71 173
81

190

49
54
65
77
89
113
124
147
165
182
201
216
241

15
25
30
40
50
80
110
190
380
550
800
1,250
1,600
1,900
2,700
3,000
3,900
4,400
5,400

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Typical Attenuation Curve


50

Specifications
RD Group

Attenuation, dB

Combination ChamberAbsorptive Type


Discharge Silencer

40
30
20
10
0

63

125

250
500
1K
2K
4K
Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz

8K

Acoustical packing is suitable for 325F

The RD Series Discharge Silencer is a heavyduty, all welded unit constructed of carbon
steel sheet and plate. It provides excellent
pulse control and is equipped with an
acoustically treated inlet for use on critical
PLV applications. Pulse control and noise
attenuation provided by the RD Series is the
ultimate and is necessary for only the most

if desired. The RD Series is the basic end-in,


end-out configuration. A low side inlet is
designated the RDY Series; high side inlet,
RDH Series; and low opposed connections,
RDS Series. The four types are fundamentally
alike and performance is identical. Mounting
brackets and other options are available
see page 2.11.

demanding installations. Sizes 4" and larger


are equipped with flanged connections drilled
to 125/150 lb ANSI specifications. Smaller
sizes are standard with male threaded pipe
nipples. Units sized 4" and 5" are available in
either flanged or male pipe threads. Exterior
surfaces receive a shop coat of rust inhibitive
primer and may be finish painted in the field

10

Rotary Positive
Blower Silencers
Blower Silencers

2.9

RD Series

RDH Series

RDY Series

(Opposed Connection)

RDS Series

(High Side Inlet)

(Low Side Inlet)

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L H

D
Y

N
P

Drain

Combination Chamber-Absorptive Type Discharge Silencers


P
(Size)

Part
Number

RDY

1
1
2
2
3
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30

RDH

RDS

RDY
Min

RDS
Max

Min

RDH
Max

Min

FIXED AT 6
FIXED AT 7
FIXED AT 7
FIXED AT 8
8
20
26
9

14
16

33
43

10
12
14
15
17
19
21
22
24
25

20
26
37

Weight
Max

Sizes 1"1" use URB Series (page 2.7) or use U5 Series: (page 3.2)

57-102-AA
57-125-AA
57-103-AA
57-135-AA
57-104-AA*
57-105-AA*
57-106-AA
57-108-AA
57-110-AA
57-112-AA
57-114-AA
57-116-AA
57-118-AA
57-120-AA
57-122-AA
57-124-AA
57-126-AA
57-128-AA
57-130-AA

8
10
10
12
14
16
18
22
26
30
36
42
48
48
54
54
60
66
72

33
34
43
52
53
65
72
97
122
135
161
181
188
202
204
239
259
279
304

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4

27
28
40
46
47
59
66
90
115
128
154
174
181
193
195
230
250
270
295

9
10
10
11
14
16
20
24
28
35
40
44
47
53
59
66
72
78
78

16
18
22
28
34
42
47
52
54
65
72
81
87
93
95

Note: Dimensions and weights are nominal and may vary slightly with production models.
Request certified drawings of specific models for exact dimensions.
*Specify -TT for male pipe threaded units.

14
16
20
26
32
39
45
50
52
63
70
79
85
91
94

10
11
12
14
16
18
21
24
27
28
31
31
34
37
40

4
4
5
6
7
8
10
12
14
13
15
14
16
18
20

27
31
32

8
9
10
30
45
12
60 14
15
66
17
78
89 19
21
95
22
100
24
100
25
123
130
27
31
140
158
32

58
57
73

39
51
46
56
65
79
79 103
114
91
110
138
122 155
129 161
172
137
172
40
159 207

76
81
93

177
192
205

39
46
52
53

226
242
266

25
35
40
60
80
130
160
410
600
900
1,400
1,800
2,550
2,750
3,300
3,850
5,000
6,950
8,100

2.10
2.10

Typical Attenuation Curve


Attenuation, dB

40

Specifications
SURS Group

30
20
10
63

125

250
500
1K
2K
4K
Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz

8K

Chamber Type Multi-Use Silencer

8
7
6
5

Sizes smaller than four inches are equipped


with standard male threaded pipe nipples,
while the 4 and larger units have flanged
connections drilled to 125/150 lb ANSI
specifications. As with other blower silencers,
the SURS Series employs a high-heat
aluminum paint system.

The SURS is a basic end-in, end-out


configuration. A low-side inlet model is
designated as the SURSY Series; the
SURSY is fundamentally identical to the
SURS series in both dimension and
attenuation performance. Both series are
designed to operate at pressures to 15 psi.
Mounting brackets, shell lagging and other
accessories are available for both series of
blower silencers.

the silencer units. The unit will provide


excellent pulse control and is designed for
the most demanding applications.

SURS Series blower silencers are heavyduty, all welded steel construction, suitable
for application as either and inlet or
discharge silencer on rotary positive. These
units are designed for blowers running
above critical transition speed, and
therefore, no acoustic packing material is
included in the design. Instead, these units
have a specially designed, highperformance, three chamber system which
incorporates a diffuser on the blower side of

10

Blower Positive
Silencers
Rotary
Blower Silencers

50

SURS Series

SURSY Series
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(Low Side Inlet)

L H

Y
N
P

Drain

Combination Chamber Type Multi-Use Discharge Silencers


SURS

SURSY

Model

Part

Model

SURS-2
SURS-2.5
SURS-3
SURS-3.5
SURS-4
SURS-5
SURS-6
SURS-8
SURS-10
SURS-12
SURS-14
SURS-16
SURS-18
SURS-20

55-A02-SS
55-A25-SS
55-A03-SS
55-A35-SS
55-A04-SS*
55-A05-SS*
55-A06-SS
55-A08-SS
55-A10-SS
55-A12-SS
55-A14-SS
55-A16-SS
55-A18-SS
55-A20-SS

SURSY-2
SURSY-2.5
SURSY-3
SURSY-3.5
SURSY-4
SURSY-5
SURSY-6
SURSY-8
SURSY-10
SURSY-12
SURSY-14
SURSY-16
SURSY-18
SURSY-20

*Specify -TT for male pipe threaded units.

Part

55-B02-SS
55-B25-SS
55-B03-SS
55-B35-SS
55-B04-SS*
55-B05-SS*
55-B06-SS
55-B08-SS
55-B10-SS
55-B12-SS
55-B14-SS
55-B16-SS
55-B18-SS
55-B20-SS

2
2

12
12
12
14
14*
16*
18
26
30
36
36
42
48
48

40
40
46
59
59
71
72
111
136
138
168
181
188
214

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

34
34
40
53
53
65
66
104
129
131
161
174
181
205

3
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20

Y
K

Min.

Max

Weight

9
9
9
10
10
11
12
16
18
21
21
24
27
28

4
4

13
13
15
20
20
25
25
41
51
50
63
51
48
56

55
55
60
90
100
160
200
520
810
1,130
1,400
1,800
2,500
2,850

5
5
6
7
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22

Accessories and
Optional Features
UCI, RIS, ICD IRB, IRD, SD, RD,
and SURS Blower Silencers

In addition to the standard accessories


shown here, other special features such as
special materials and finishes will be quoted
on request. Contact Universal AET with your
specific requirements.

Mounting Brackets
Mounting Brackets or legs are available
for any of the silencers in this section.
Saddle type brackets for horizontal mount
and angle legs for vertical mount are
standard. See Spec. Sheet No. 1078.
Special design brackets will be quoted with
your specifications.

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Rotary Positive
Blower Silencers
Blower Silencers

2.11

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Horizontal
Pressure Vessel Construction
All silencers shown in this catalog may be
fabricated in accordance with Div. 1,
Section VIIIASME Code for Unfired
Pressure Vessels. Dimensions are similar
to standard models, but material types and
thicknesses are selected to meet code
requirements. Prices are quoted on
application to meet your pressure and
temperature conditions.

Inspection Openings
Inspection Openings with bolted and
gasketed cover plates are available installed
at the time the silencer is fabricated. They
are designed to withstand the usual range of
pressure encountered with blowers. One
inspection opening is usually installed in
each silencer chamber for cleaning or
inspection. Standard sizes include:
3" " 4", 4" " 6", 6" " 8".

Oversize Flanges
Frequently the blower flange size is larger
than the required silencers connection.
Rather than use a larger silencer, it is
usually more economical to use an oversize
reducing flange on the silencer. This is the
conventional piping practice and may be
used on either inlet or discharge silencers.
Example: a 10" flange size silencer has
adequate capacity for a blower with a 12"
discharge flange. A flange having a drilling
pattern to match the 12" blower flange but
with a 10" bore to match the silencer nozzle
is substituted on the silencer inlet.
Two pipe sizes, (e.g. 10" to 14"), is the
recommended maximum variation. Prices
on request.

Vertical

2.12

Typical Attenuation Curve


Attenuation, dB

40
30

CBF/CBFI Series

20
10
125

63

250
500
1K
2K
4K
Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz

Compact Blower
Inlet Filter-Silencer

8K

10

Blower Silencers

50

Filter and silencer combined in one unit.


The CBF and CBFI have the acoustic
capabilities of the Universal AET RIS Series
silencers and the filtration performance of
CC series filters.

6
5
3

2
L

P
H

H
Y

Wire

81-0471*
81-0471*
81-1063
81-1063
81-0475
81-0475
81-1163
81-1163
81-1164

81-1203*
81-1203*
81-1205
81-1205
81-1207
81-1207
81-1209
81-1209
81-1210

81-1036*
81-1036*
81-1038
81-1038
81-1040
81-1040
81-1200
81-1200
81-1201

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Felt

Element Part Number


Paper

VersatileSuitable for inlet applications in


confined areas, outdoor or indoor, without
compromising acoustic or pressure drop
performance.

3
4
5
6
8
10
12

Removable plate
for filter element access

Removable weatherhood
for filter element access

Reduced overall package noise without


further acoustic treatment.

2
2

WD

" NPT
pressure tap

" NPT
pressure tap

70F
200F
300F
Y

*Pair of elements required (stacked).

Models, Dimensions, Weights and Elements


CBF/CBFI

CBF

CBFI

P (nom.)

CFM CAP

Part

WD

Weight

Part

L1

Weight

2
2

8
8
12
12
16
16
24
30
34

8
9
10
15
17
23
24
35
39

4
4
5
7
8
11
13
17
19

7
7
9
9
11
11
15
18
20

120
175
275
500
750
1,100
2,200
3,000
4,300

34-702-AA
34-725-AA
34-703-AA
34-704-AA
34-705-AA
34-706-AA
34-708-AA
34-710-AA
34-712-AA

10
10
16
16
20
20
30
36
40

13
14
17
21
26
32
39
46
54

20
25
50
60
85
100
200
305
385

34-G02-AA
34-G25-AA
34-G03-AA
34-G04-AA
34-G05-AA
34-G06-AA
34-G08-AA
34-G10-AA
34-G12-AA

6
6

12
14
16
20
25
31
39
45
53

20
25
50
60
85
100
185
295
370

3
4
5
6
8
10
12

WD

Approximately one third the size of


conventional blower silencer, with the
added benefit of excellent, high-efficiency
filtration.

P (nom.)

CBFI Series (indoor use)

CBF Series (outdoor use)

Reduced cost, overall package size, weight,


storage space, freight cost and damage.

Notes: 1. Non-ASME Code construction suitable for 15" Hg vacuum.


2. Weights are approximate and do no include the weight of the filter element.

10
10
12
12
12
18
24

This extremely compact blower silencer


works as either an inlet or discharge
silencer on rotary positive blowers. It is
about one-third the size of a standard
silencer, and reduces overall package size,
cost, weight and storage space. The units
internal pack material is suitable for
temperatures up to 325 degrees. The unit is

CB Series
Compact Blower Silencer

operable in conditions up to 15 psig.


Flanged or threaded connections are
available. Exterior surfaces receive a shop
coat of rust inhibitive primer.

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Blower Silencers

2.13

D
H

P
Y

Pressure Drop Curves


7

70F
200F
300F

6
!P, inches of H2O

Typical Attenuation Curve


50
Attenuation, dB

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40
30
20

4
3
2
1

10
0

63

125

250
500
1K
2K
4K
Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz

0
500

8K

1K

1.5K

2K

2.5K
3K
3.5K
Velocity, ft/min

4K

4.5K

5K

5.5K

Compact Blower Silencers


Model

Part Number

P (nom.)

Weight

CFM CAP

CB-2
CB-2

56-702-AA
56-725-AA
56-703-AA
56-704-AA
56-705-AA
56-706-AA
56-708-AA
56-710-AA
56-712-AA

2
2

8
8
12
12
16
16
24
30
34

11
12
13

8
9
10

18
20
26
31
39
43

15
17
23
27
35
39

4
4
5
7
8
11
13
17
19

7
7
9
9
11
11
15
18
20

15
25
35
45
70
85
170
275
355

120
187
270
480
750
1,080
1,920
3,000
4,320

CB-3
CB-4
CB-5
CB-6
CB-8
CB-10
CB-12

3
4
5
6
8
10
12

UNI-BASE
Ultra-Wide Base
Plates/Components
Rotary Positive Blowers

10

plate is only the basic plate and the URBY


discharge silencer. Please see page 2.7 for
performance and sizing information for the
URBY series silencers, page 2.15 for
information on the URBN series silencers,
and page 8.9 for performance data, weights
and dimensions of CCF filters.

Blower Silencers

2.14
These wide base plate products
accommodate a variety of blower package
designs. The UNI-BASE package and the
USI-BASE base plate use the same basic
base plate and discharge silencer. The UNIBASE package includes the Universal AET
model URBN high-side inlet silencer and
CCF inlet air filter, while the UNI-BASE base

UNI-BASE Package

CCF (see page 8.9)

URBN (see page 2.15)

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URBY (see page 2.7)

UNI-BASE Base Plate Only

URBY (see page 2.7)

UNI-BASE Base Plates/Components Part Numbers


Size

UNI-BASE Package

Base Plate Only

URBN Only

URBY Only

CCF Only

2
2

80-1873
80-1874
80-1875
80-1876
80-1877
80-1878

55-202-ABP
55-225-ABP
55-203-ABP
55-204-ABP
55-205-ABP
55-206-ABP

55-502-AA
55-525-AA
55-503-AA
55-504-AA
55-505-AA
55-506-AA

55-202-AA
55-225-AA
55-203-AA
55-204-AA
55-205-AA
55-206-AA

34-L02-TT*
34-L25-TT*
34-L03-TT*
34-L04-TT*
34-L05-TT*
34-L06-TT*

3
4
5
6

*Specify P at end of part number for unit with pleated paper elements, F for pleated felt or W for wire mesh.
Refer to page 8.11 for filter element details.

UNI-BASE
Ultra-Wide Base
Plates/Components
Rotary Positive Blowers

10

Blower Silencers

2.15

P (nom.)

CD

D2

FS

H2

K2

Q (Dia.)

Approx.
Weight

2
2

39
44
55

1
1

20

10
11

8
10
10
14
16
18

6
6
7

13
14
15
16
14
15

23
27

16
17
17
24
23
26

5
6
6
8
9
10

7
8
8
10
11
12

30
31
43
50
62

21
25
26
29
30
30

6
7
7
11
12
12

125
170
270
355
500
645

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UNI-BASE Base Plate (w/URBY)

Dimensions and Weights

3
4
5
6

56
66
66

21
31
37
43
52

12
15
18
18

8
13
10

29
33
35
35

69

4
4
6
11
12

Notes: 1. Sizes 2"3" URBY discharge silencers are shipped standard with male pipe threaded connections. 4" and 5" URBY discharge silencers are shipped standard with male
pipe threaded discharge connections and plain pipe blower connections. 6" URBY discharge silencers are shipped standard with flanged discharge connection drilled
to 125/152 lb. ANSI specifications and plain pipe blower connections.
2. Sizes 2"3" URBY discharge silencers have a 2" NPT relief valve coupling and plug. Sizes 4"6" URBY discharge silencers have a 3" NPT relief valve coupling and plug.
3. UNI-BASE base plate kit sizes 2"4" require gussets.

URBN Silencers
P1/P2 (nom.)

D1

H1

K1

Y1

Y2

2
2

8
10
10
14
16
18

27
28
40
47
60
66

7
8
8
10
11
12

6
7
7
6
6
8

3
4
4
5
6
7

3
4
5
6

Approx. Weight

25
35
50
80
140
170

Notes: 1. Sizes 2"4" URBN inlet silencers are shipped with male pipe threaded inlets and plain pipe outlets. Sizes 5" and 6" URBN inlet silencers are shipped standard with
flanged inlet connections drilled to 125/150 lb ANSI specifications and plain pipe outlets.

CCF Silencers (please see page 8.9)

Absorptive silencers are very effective on high


frequency noise (5008,000 Hz). At frequencies
above and below this range, attenuation
performance progressively diminishes.

U5 Series (page 3.2)


Highly efficient straight-through silencer
available in pipe sizes "6". Attenuation
characteristics equivalent to SU5 Series.

1 Determine maximum velocity.

employ straight-through or similar


internal designs which impose very little
air flow restriction.

Since noise is absorbed by the packing


media, absorptive silencers do not rely on
internal baffles, tubes or other restrictive
devices to achieve noise reduction.
Consequently, absorptive silencers generally

General
Information

SU4 Series (page 3.43.5)


Annular type silencer with performance one
grade below the SU5 Series. Available in
pipe sizes 8"60". Larger sizes available
based on application.
SU3 Series (page 3.43.5)
Annular type silencer with performance one
grade below the SU4 Series. Available in
pipe sizes 8"60" and larger.

Sizing Information,
Pressure Drop Data
The flow area through the silencer must be
sufficient to accommodate the maximum flow
without imposing excessive pressure drop.
The following instructions enable the
selection of the proper silencer size and
determination of actual pressure drop. These
instructions assume air as the flowing gas.
For other gases, density and other corrections
may be necessarycontact Universal AET for
assistance.
Data required:
air flow rate (actual CFM)
temperature (F)
pressure (psig)
maximum pressure drop (inches of water)

2 Determine flow area required.

A!

Q
V

A = flow area required, ft2


Q = air flow rate (actual CFM)

$#

14.7
T " 460
Actual CFM ! (Standard CFM) P " 14.7
530

3 From Table 2, select size with flow area


equal to or greater than that calculated.
4 Determine actual gas velocity in ft/min.

V actual !

Q
A

A = flow area from Table 2


5 Determine actual pressure drop.

!P ! c V actual
4005

$#T 530460$#P 14.714.7$


"

"

c =silencer pressure drop coefficient


(see Table 1)

.25
.75
.85

U5, U2
SU5
SU3, SU4

Pressure Drop
Coefficient (C)

Flow Area Size

V = air or gas velocity, ft/min


(see note 1)
!P = maximum pressure drop,
inches of water
c = silencer pressure drop coefficient
(see Table 1)
T = air temperature, F (see note 2)
P = operating pressure, psig
(If at atmospheric pressure,
pressure ratio is unity and may be
omitted from equation. If P
exceeds 15 psig, contact
Universal AET for
recommendations.)

Silencer Series

T " 460
14.7
P " 14.7
530

Flow Area
(ft2)

Diameter
Size (in)

Flow Area
(ft2)

Diameter
Size (in)

0.0014
0.0031
0.0055
0.012
0.022
0.034
0.049
0.067
0.087
0.136
0.196
0.349
0.55
0.79
1.07
1.4
1.8
2.2

2.6
3.1
3.7
4.3
4.9
5.6
6.3
7.1
7.9
8.7
9.6
10.6
11.5
12.6
15.9
19.6
23.8
28.3

22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
46
48
54
60
66
72

1
1
2
2
3
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20

Notes
1 Since self noise and aerodynamic noise
generation increase with velocity,
absorptive silencers are usually sized for
4,0008,000 ft/min. In no case should
the velocity exceed 15,000 ft/min,
regardless of pressure drop allowed.
2 Typical attenuation curves indicate the
characteristics of the silencer series and
are neither a minimum nor a guarantee for
an individual silencer. Individual silencer
performance can be affected by sound
source characteristics including pure
tones, flow velocity, adjacent piping, and
temperature.

!P

SU5 Series (page 3.43.5)


Highest efficiency full flow annular type
silencer. Available in pipe sizes 4"60".
Larger sizes available based on application.

# $#
$# $
!"""""""

V ! 4005

Pressure Drop Coefficients

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U2 Series (page 3.3)


Moderately efficient straight-through
silencer available in pipe sizes 5"30". For
better performance, use SU3, SU4, SU5, or
U5 Series.

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Absorptive Silencers

3.1
Absorptive
Rotary
Positive
Silencers
Blower Silencers

The absorptive type silencer is the classic


dissipative design, deriving its noise control
properties from the basic fact that noise
energy is effectively absorbed by various
types of fibrous packing materials. More
technically, as sound waves pass through
the spaces between the tightly-packed smalldiameter fibers of the absorptive material,
the resulting viscous friction dissipates the
sound energy as small amounts of heat.

Typical Attenuation Curve


Attenuation, dB

U5 Series
Straight-Through
Absorptive Silencer

45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0

63

125

250
500
1K
2K
4K
Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz

The U5 Series is a premium, straightthrough, absorptive silencer. It provides


excellent noise attenuation due to its very
high length to diameter ratio. It is especially
well suited for inlet service on small rotary
positive or centrifugal blowers or the
discharge of vacuum pumps. Mild steel
construction with enamel paint.

8K

Note
U5 series standard paint and acoustical
packing are suitable for 325F.

Common Applications

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Absorptive
Rotary Positive
Silencers
Blower Silencers

3.2

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rotary positive/centrifugal blowers


vacuum pump discharge
air valves and cylinders
small low-pressure vents
high frequency noise sources

L
H

1. Sizes " through 1" are constructed with one-piece tapped heads.
The tapped opening is approximately flush with the end on the shell.
2. Sizes " through 4": female NPT pipe connections.
3. Sizes 5" and 6": 125#/150# ANSI drilled flanges.

Absorptive Material

Straight-Through Absorptive Silencer


Model

U5-
U5-
U5-1
U5-1
U5-1
U5-2
U5-2
U5-3
U5-4
U5-5
U5-6

Part

11-150-AA
11-170-AA
11-101-AA
11-121-AA
11-115-AA
11-102-AA
11-125-AA
11-103-AA
11-104-AA
11-105-AA
11-106-AA

1
1
1
2
2
3
4
5
6

3
3
3
3
4
5
6
6

8
11
14
16
19

8
11
14
16
18

8
10
12

26
33
36
48
57
63

3
3

25
32
35
48
51
57

Weight

2
3
3
4
6
10
15
20
40
60
100

U2 Series
63

125

250
500
1K
2K
4K
Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz

Straight-Through
Absorptive Silencer

8K

Common Applications

Note:
U2 series standard paint and acoustical
packing are suitable for 325F.

10

Attenuation, dB

The U2 Series is an economical straightthough silencer for applications requiring


lower-degree noise attenuation. It is
fundamentally similar to the U5 Series, but
has lesser attenuation due to its relatively
low length to diameter ratio. Mild steel
construction, primer-coated exterior.

Absorptive
Rotary
Positive
Silencers
Blower Silencers

3.3

Typical Attenuation Curve


45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0

L
H

D
P

Absorptive Material

All sizes are furnished with flanged connections


to match 125#/150# ANSI drilling.

Straight-Through Absorptive Silencer


Model

Part

U2-5
U2-6
U2-8
U2-10
U2-12
U2-14
U2-16
U2-18
U2-20
U2-22
U2-24
U2-30

10-105-AA
10-106-AA
10-108-AA
10-110-AA
10-112-AA
10-114-AA
10-116-AA
10-118-AA
10-120-AA
10-122-AA
10-124-AA
10-126-AA

5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
30

10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
36

36
40
53
65
77
89
101
113
128
140
152
189

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4

Weight

30
34
46
58
70
82
94
106
119
131
143
180

45
70
105
160
220
340
440
530
700
820
1,070
1,940

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intermediate size rotary positive


blower inlet
centrifugal blower inlet or discharge
intermediate size dry vacuum
pump discharge
gas turbine inlet
high-speed centrifugal compressor inlet
high frequency noise sources

SU Series
Annular Flow
Absorptive Silencer

Common Applications

Note:
SU Series standard paint and acoustical
packing are suitable for 325F.

inlet and discharge of high-speed,


low-pressure centrifugal compressors
and blowers (discharge P < 15 psig)
industrial fan inlet and discharge
high-pressure centrifugal
compressors inlet
gas turbine inlet
dry vacuum pump discharge
some low-pressure vents (< 15 psig)
high-frequency noise sources
inlet of turbocharged
reciprocating engines

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Absorptive
Rotary Positive
Silencers
Blower Silencers

3.4

L
H

D
P

All sizes furnished with flanged connections


to match 125#/150# ANSI drilling.

Absorptive Material

SU5 Series

SU4 Series

SU3 Series

The SU5 Series is our highest grade


standard absorptive silencer. Its design
consists of two concentric perforated
cylinders lined with acoustical pack, forming
an annular flow path. This design features
full blocked-line-of-sight, while providing
full flow area for low resistance. Mild steel
construction, primer-coated exterior.

The SU4 Series provides lower


attenuation, ranking just below the SU5
Series. The design of this unit features a
bullet centered in the flow tube to provide
annular flow path and partial blocked-lineof-sight. Pressure drop is only slightly
greater than the SU5. Mild steel
construction, primer-coated exterior.

The SU3 Series is the most economical of


Universal AETs three grades of annular
design silencers. Its design is nearly
identical to the SU4, including annular flow
path and partial blocked-line-of-sight.
Pressure drop coefficient is the same as for
the SU4 Series. Mild steel construction,
primer-coated exterior.

Typical Attenuation Curve


Attenuation, dB

Attenuation, dB

12" size and smaller


24" size and larger

45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0

Typical Attenuation Curve

63

125

250
500
1K
2K
4K
Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz

8K

45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0

63

125

250
500
1K
2K
4K
Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz

8K

SU3

63

62
68
75
80
83
89
96
108

6
6
6
6
6
6
6
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
6
6
6
6
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
6
6
6

46
54
61
67
69
80
82
93
95
106
116
124
133
158
175
186
198
26
28
40
44
52
56
64
64
76
99
113
125
149
166
180
24
28
32
32
40
40
40
46
46
52
54
53
59
66
71
71
77
84
96

Absorptive
Rotary
Positive
Silencers
Blower Silencers

Annular Flow
Absorptive Silencer

10

20
20
29
37

SU Series

30
55
60
120
195
290
390
500
650
950
1,080
1,400
1,580
2,200
2,600
3,150
3,600
4,500
6,200
8,200
10,300
12,500
90
120
180
240
320
370
490
530
720
1,340
2,020
3,200
4,100
5,400
7,300
85
120
155
200
270
290
350
420
500
680
830
890
1,120
1,360
1,490
1,920
2,600
3,300
4,430

Weight

15

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4

21
26
26
36
44
53
61
68
74
78
89
91
102
104
115
128
136
145
170
186
198
210
33
35
47
51
59
63
73
73
85
108
122
137
161
178
192
31
35
39
39
47
47
49
55
55
61

10
12
12
18
20
24
26
28
30
36
36
42
42
48
48
54
60
60
66
78
84
90
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
36
42
48
54
60
66
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
30
36
36
36
42
42
48
54
60
66

4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
42
48
54
60
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
30
36
42
48
54
60
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
42
48
54
60

Part

14-104-AA
14-105-AA
14-106-AA
14-108-AA
14-110-AA
14-112-AA
14-114-AA
14-116-AA
14-118-AA
14-120-AA
14-122-AA
14-124-AA
14-126-AA
14-128-AA
14-130-AA
14-132-AA
14-134-AA
14-136-AA
14-142-AA
14-148-AA
14-154-AA
14-160-AA
13-108-AA
13-110-AA
13-112-AA
13-114-AA
13-116-AA
13-118-AA
13-120-AA
13-122-AA
13-124-AA
13-130-AA
13-136-AA
13-142-AA
13-148-AA
13-154-AA
13-160-AA
12-108-AA
12-110-AA
12-112-AA
12-114-AA
12-116-AA
12-118-AA
12-120-AA
12-122-AA
12-124-AA
12-126-AA
12-128-AA
12-130-AA
12-132-AA
12-134-AA
12-136-AA
12-142-AA
12-148-AA
12-154-AA
12-160-AA

Model

SU5-4
SU5-5
SU5-6
SU5-8
SU5-10
SU5-12
SU5-14
SU5-16
SU5-18
SU5-20
SU5-22
SU5-24
SU5-26
SU5-28
SU5-30
SU5-32
SU5-34
SU5-36
SU5-42
SU5-48
SU5-54
SU5-60
SU4-8
SU4-10
SU4-12
SU4-14
SU4-16
SU4-18
SU4-20
SU4-22
SU4-24
SU4-30
SU4-36
SU4-42
SU4-48
SU4-54
SU4-60
SU3-8
SU3-10
SU3-12
SU3-14
SU3-16
SU3-18
SU3-20
SU3-22
SU3-24
SU3-26
SU3-28
SU3-30
SU3-32
SU3-34
SU3-36
SU3-42
SU3-48
SU3-54
SU3-60

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SU4

SU5

3.5

4.1

HV Series
Combination Vent Silencers

Vent and blowdown silencers are seldom a


simple catalog selection. Usually, the
purchaser provides detailed specifications and
a system description that enables Universal
AET to design a custom solution.

An even easier way is to simply send the


valve manufacturers data sheet for a vent to
Universal AET and the experienced sales staff
will recommend a silencer best suited for the
application.

Annular Ring

Acousti-Tube

9
8
7
6
5

4
3
2
1
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Versatile Silencers
HV Series vent silencers effectively silence
high-velocity air, steam, and gas vents and
blowdowns to atmosphere where sonic or
critical conditions exist in the valve.
Typical applications include:
steam boiler relief valves
superheater header relief valves
boiler startup and purge
high-pressure air vents
natural gas blowdowns
switch valves
compressor blowoffs
autoclaves
steam ejectors

Standard Features
inlet plenum covered with outer acoustic
wrap and lag shell
highly absorptive fiberglass acoustic fill
and heavy-gauge perforated face sheets
inlet nozzle and diffuser with flange
drilled to 150# ANSI standards
lifting lugs and bottom drain
heavy-duty welded steel construction
high-heat aluminum paint system
vertical or horizontal installation

Optional Features
high-temperature acoustic fill
material construction options such as
stainless steel, Monel, and Hastelloy
inspection openings
mounting brackets and other special
supports
outlet head and nozzle
restrictive diffuser built to ASME Section
VIII, Division I, to maintain back
pressure or control blowdown time
elbows, tailpipes, and weatherhoods
special paints
side inlet

A Complete Solution
Universal AETs extensive in-house
engineering, manufacturing, and testing
facilities ensure an optimized process,
mechanical and acoustic solution for any
application.

High-Efficiency
Acoustic Pack
Designed for
Optimum Space
Considerations
All-Welded Steel
Outer Shell
Pack Retention with
Pre-Compression
Lower Chamber
Insulation
(Except HV5
and HV10)
Inlet Diffuser,
Depending on
Application

The concentric annular ring design (left) and the wrapped Acousti-Tube vent
silencer design (right) offer a choice of silencer profile and configuration to meet
site-specific requirements.

Ordering
Information

Easy To Specify and Order

10

Rotary Positive
Vent Silencers
Blower Silencers

4.1

Ordering
Information

Application
Methodology

Subsonic (or noncritical flow) low-pressure


vent and blowdown applications do not
require, nor in most cases does the valve
have pressure drop available to permit, the
use of an inlet diffuser. Contact Universal
AET for silencer recommendations when a
combination of both low pressure drop and
acoustic requirements must be met.
The HV Series is offered in six standard
acoustic ratings, ranging in attenuation from
15 to 70 db. The HV05 is offered for
applications where only minimum noise
reduction is necessary, while the HV30 is
offered for applications where maximum
silencing is necessary. Acoustic ratings are
offered in sizes that cover a wide range of
gas flow.
HV20 and HV30 acoustic ratings are offered
for standard pipe diameters from 2" to 112".
All other acoustic ratings are offered for
standard pipe diameters of 12" to 112".

3 Ratio of specific heats


4 Flow rate (lb/hr, ACFM or SCFM)
5 Pressure and temperature upstream of
valve and silencer
6 Maximum allowable pressure drop
(PSI) for valve and silencer
7 Manufacturers name, and valve type
and size
8 Unsilenced noise levels from valve (if
available)
9 Silenced noise level (required at
desired distance from source)
10 Silencer inlet size and pressure rating
11 Inlet orientation, axial or side
12 Silencer orientation, vertical or
horizontal
13 Piping arrangement, including
schematic if available
14 Other required options
Form 88-0063 is available to record this
and other information in a standard format
(see page 4.4). Using this information,
Universal AET will prepare computer
analyses and a comprehensive technical
proposal and price quotation. Silencer
selection is based upon optimization of flow
velocity, required acoustical performance,
and pressure drop.

Universal AET can verify the valve flow and


pressure drop characteristics from any valve
manufacturers data sheet. We offer a
complete application engineering solution,
including determination of blowdown time,
bottled volume calculations, and complete
valve, pipe treatment, and vent discharge
acoustic performance predictions.

Silencer Ratings
by Grade Classification
Series

Classification

Average
Dynamic
Insertion Loss
(dBA)

HV05
HV10
HV15
HV20
HV25
HV30

Industrial
Commercial
Suburban
Residential
Hospital
Critical

1520
2030
3040
4050
5060
6070

8
7
6
5

2 Molecular weight or specific gravity

1 Type of gas

We are skilled in the application of process


engineering principles that are needed to
meet your performance requirements
successfully. A key element of a successful
vent application is proper assignment of
pressure drop in the piping, valve, and vent
silencer. Valve performance and life can be
considerably extended by appropriate
distribution of pressure drop in the piping
system, valve, and vent silencer. In many
instances it is possible to reduce the
pressure drop across the valve body to less
than critical. This results in reduced valve
actuator open/close force requirements.
Reduced valve wear caused by cavitation
damage and reduced through-valve-body
noise are added benefits of this approach.

Use the following design information from


the valve data sheet for system analysis and
silencer selection:

In vent applications, critical flow will occur


for most gases at valve upstream pressures
greater than twice the outlet pressure. Vent
and blowdown noise levels increase with
increased pressure drop and are also
affected by valve aerodynamic recovery
characteristics. Large valve, low-pressure
vents will produce relatively broadband lowfrequency noise, while high-pressure vents
with small valves will produce highfrequency noise.

Application Analysis

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The HV Series comes with an inlet diffuser


or orifice plate that is a critical element to
the acoustic and mechanical performance of
the silencer. Both the inlet nozzle and the
diffuser/orifice plate are designed and
constructed to withstand the thermal and
impact stresses produced in high-pressure,
high-temperature, continuous or
intermittent vent and blowdown service.

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Vent Silencers

Vent Silencers
Rotary
Positive
Blower Silencers

4.2

Ordering
Information

Product
Description
Vent Silencers

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10

Rotary Positive
Vent Silencers
Blower Silencers

4.3

Application Notes

Construction Features

Pipe size immediately downstream from a


valve affects the noise spectrum octave
band distribution. Universal AET has
developed proprietary methods to predict
this distribution and accurately select the
appropriate balance of reactive and
absorptive elements in the vent silencer
design.

Universal AET vent silencers are welded


heavy-duty units. The inlet nozzle and
diffuser are constructed of steel and are
welded. The diffuser provides controlled
pressure expansion to atmosphere and
uniform flow distribution through the
acoustic section of the silencer.

Annular vent silencers are assembled with


structural members that accommodate
thermal expansion in high-temperature
applications. The acoustic fill is long fiber,
noncombustible, inert, vermin and
moisture-resistant fiberglass of at least
four-pound-per-cubic-foot density,
protected by both a fiberglass cloth and a
perforated metal face sheet. The silencer is
packed with a minimum of 10%
compression fill; pack retaining rings
minimize voids and settling of the fill.
The silencer is designed so the inlet flange
and diffuser are matched to the discharge
rating of the valve. Often, Universal AET can
create a more cost-effective valve and piping
system by using a restrictive diffuser or
orifice plate to stage the system pressure
drop. For conservatism, vent silencers with
restrictive diffusers are designed with
pressure ratings that match the PSV inlet
pressure rating. However, it is important to
ensure that the control valve will not
malfunction from the rated back pressure of
the restrictive diffuser by reviewing the valve
manufacturers data sheet.

Customers are encouraged to contact the


Compressed Gas Association (CGA) for
more standards related to preparation
and cleaning for applications in pure
oxygen service.

The lined inlet plenum (expansion chamber)


of the silencer is designed with a double
shell separated by a layer of acoustic
insulation and sound-deadening material.
The inner shell is solid to prevent shellradiated noise and migration of the acoustic
fill. The transmission loss across the
plenum and bottom head is comparable to
the silencer attenuation.

Vent Silencer
Specification Sheet

Form 88-0063

Rev. 3, 6/3/13

Tel.: 888.300.4272 Fax: 608.873.4298 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.universalAET.com

Please furnish all information available.


Name ________________________________________________________

Date__________________________

Company ________________________________________________________

Phone ________________________

Address ______________________________________________________

Fax__________________________

E-mail ________________________________________________________
Project Reference

________________________________________________
Type of Gas ____________________________
Molecular Weight ____________________________
Ratio of Specific Heats ____________________________

(Peak flow determined by valve mfr.) Flow Rate ____________________________ pounds per hour
Conditions
Pressure Upstream of Valve ____________________________ PSIA
Temperature Upstream of Valve ____________________________ F
Maximum Allowable Pressure Drop ____________________________ PSI

Type______________

Valve

Brand/Model______________

Size______________

Rating______________

Pressurized Volume ____________________________ ft3


Blowdown
Application

Maximum Blowdown Time ____________________________ minutes


Final Downstream Pressure ____________________________ PSIA
(Please provide unsilenced noise levels if available. Include distance
and direction from source and attach any schematics or sketches if available.)
Octave Band Center Frequency (Hz)

Noise
Specifications

31.5

63

125

250

500

1K

2K

Unsilenced Noise Level

________ SPL dB(A) overall at________feet

Required Silenced Noise Level

________ SPL dB(A) overall at________feet

4K

8K

Silencer Inlet Size and Rating ____________________________________________________________


Maximum Silencer Dimensions ____________________________________________________________
Mounting
Requirements

Inlet Orientation
Silencer Orientation
Supports

________Axial

________Side

________Vertical

________Horizontal

________Skirt and Base Ring ________Shell Lugs ________Legs


________Saddles

Special Material
Requirements

________Other

Shell ____________________________________________________________________
Internals ____________________________________________________________________
Standard

Finish

________Nozzles

Hand tool cleaning, per SSPC-SP2 and solvent cleaning per SSPC-SP1
with high-heat aluminum paint finish.

Optional ____________________________________________________________
Additional Comments

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Intermittent or Continuous Service ____________________________

Each of the four designss in this section has


unique advantages over the others,
depending upon the application, pressure
drop and space utilization. This catalog
covers standard models and sizes and
provides basic information to evaluate the
merits of the individual designs for your
application. Special configurations,
materials, higher temperatures, and sizes
are available upon request.

AFS Series
Absorptive/Reactive Silencer
The AFS series fan silencer combines a
reactive and absorptive chamber design that
both reflects acoustic energy and dissipates
it with absorptive pack material.
Constructed from plate and sheet steel in an
all-welded, straight-through flow path
design, the AFS series is suitable for most
applications on the inlet and discharge of
centrifugal or axial blowers, especially when
low pressure drop is required. The standard
AFS silencer is suitable for temperatures up
to 325F.

LP
The low-pressure drop Acousti-Vane has
lower pressure drop than the other two
models and is the most economical of the
three. The LP is the silencer of choice when
pressure drop is critical and a relatively small
amount of noise attentuation is needed.
MP
The moderate pressure-drop Acousti-Vane
offers greater acoustic performance than
the LP at a slightly higher pressure drop.
The MP models meets most noise
attenuation specifications.
HP
The high-performance Acousti-Vane
provides maximum acoustic performance at
a higher pressure drop than the LP or MP.
The HP models is ideal for the most
demanding acoustical environment.
The steel frame of the Acousti-Vane
silencers has high sound transmission loss.
The standard shell finish includes solventcleaning by SSPC-SP-1, shop coat primer
inside and outside, and a blue enamel
coating outside. The paint system
withstands internal gas and skin
temperatures up to 200F. Optional paint
systems are available.

Composite materials are used in the


flowpath to reduce corrosion and
maintenance. The lightweight, easy-tohandle design reduces shipping cost and
installation time. The Acousti-Tube modules
are factory-assembled in a hightransmission-loss steel frame. The frame
has a standard high-performance, two coat
paint system on interior and exterior
surfaces suitable for outdoor installations.

8
7
6

5
4

The Acousti-Tube silencer is available in


standard cross-sections and lengths, which
cover a wide range of product applications
and are economical solutions to noise
problems. The silencers modular design
allows customization for non-standard
configurations without any loss of acoustic
performance or increased pressure loss.

The Acousti-Vane is available in three


standard models:

The modular, compact, lightweight AcoustiTube silencer knocks out high-frequency


noise while minimizing pressure drop.

The Acousti-Vane silencer comes in


standard cross-sections and lengths that
cover a wide range of applications and
provide economical solutions to a broad
range of noise conditions. Standard units
can be adapted for use in non-standard or
application-specific configurations.

Acousti-Tube
Absorptive/Tubular Flow Silencer

Universal AET designs and manufactures a


complete line of silencers for application on
all fan types. Computer enhanced technology
developed for fan, turbine, and other air
moving equipment enables Universal AET to
offer a cost-effective solution for every
fan silencing application.

Acousti-Vane
Absorptive/Parallel Baffle Silencer

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Primary air fans, forced draft fans and


induced draft fans generally require some
form of acoustical treatment. Most
applications require inlet and/or outlet
silencers to meet OSHA and other noise
requirements. For continuous exposure, a
maximum of 90 dBA is generally specified
to avoid hearing damage. When
conversation near the fan is desired, levels
of 80 dBA and less are often needed.

10

Industrial Fan Silencers

Industrial Fan

General
Information

Rotary
Positive
Silencers
Blower Silencers

5.15.1

Sizing
Information
Industrial Fan Silencers

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10

Rotary
Positive
Industrial
Fan
Blower
Silencers
Silencers

5.2

In order to properly size a fan silencer, the


flow area through it must be sufficient to
accommodate the maximum flow without
imposing excessive pressure drop. The
following instructions enable you to select
the proper silencer size and determine
actual pressure drop. These instructions
assume flowing gas is air. For other gases,
density, and other corrections, contact
Universal AET for assistance.
Data required:
air flow rate (actual CFM)
temperature (F)
pressure (psig)
maximum pressure drop
(inches of water)

1 Determine the maximum velocity to


achieve the required pressure drop.

"!
"! "
#!$$$$$$$
T " 460
14.7
530
P " 14.7

!P

V ! 4005

V = air or gas velocity, ft/min


(see Note 1)
!P = maximum pressure drop,
inches of water
c = silencer pressure drop coefficient
(see page 5.5)
T = air temperature, F (see Note 2)
P = operating pressure, psig
(if at atmospheric pressure,
pressure ratio is unity and may be
omitted from equation; if P
exceeds 15 psig, contact
Universal AET for
recommendations)
2 Determine flow area required.

A required ! Q
V
A required = flow area required, ft 2
Q = air flow rate (actual CFM)
For reference, if SCFM is given rather
than ACFM, then convert using the
following equation.

!P

Actual CFM ! (Standard CFM)

14.7

"!

" 14.7

"

T " 460
530

3 From Table 1 or the tables on page 5.5


select a size with a flow area equal to
or greater than that calculated in step 2.
4 Determine the actual gas velocity in
feet per minute.

V actual ! Q
A
A = flow area of size of silencer chosen, ft 2
5 Determine actual pressure drop in
inches of water.
2

! 4005 "! T 530460 "! P 14.714.7"

!P actual ! c V actual

"

"

ConversionPipe Diameter
from Flow Area
Flow Area
(ft2)

Diameter
(in)

0.087
0.136
0.196
0.349
0.550
0.790
1.070
1.400
1.800
2.200
2.600
3.100
3.700
4.300
4.900
5.600
6.300
7.100
7.900
8.700
9.600
10.600
11.500
12.600
15.900
19.600

4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
46
48
54
60

Notes
1 Since self noise and aerodynamic noise
generation increase with velocity,
absorptive silencers are usually sized for
4,0008,000 ft/min. In no case should
the velocity exceed 15,000 ft/min,
regardless of pressure drop allowed.
2 Typical attenuation curves indicate the
characteristics of the silencer series and
are neither a minimum nor a guarantee
for an individual silencer. Individual
silencer performance can be affected by
sound source characteristics including
pure tones, flow velocity, adjacent piping,
and temperature.

5.3

5.35.3

Typical Attenuation Curve

20

AFS Series

10
0

63

125

250
500
1K
2K
4K
Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz

8K

Combination Type Silencer

Industrial Fan

30

Rotary
Positive
Silencers
Blower Silencers

40

10

6" pipe size


12" pipe size
24" pipe size

Attenuation, dB

AFS Series

50

Combination Type Silencer


Model

Part

Weight

AFS-4
AFS-5
AFS-6
AFS-8
AFS-10
AFS-12
AFS-14
AFS-16
AFS-18
AFS-20
AFS-22
AFS-24
AFS-26
AFS-28
AFS-30
AFS-32
AFS-34
AFS-36
AFS-42
AFS-48

61-104-AA
61-105-AA
61-106-AA
61-108-AA
61-110-AA
61-112-AA
61-114-AA
61-116-AA
61-118-AA
61-120-AA
61-122-AA
61-124-AA
61-126-AA
61-128-AA
61-130-AA
61-132-AA
61-134-AA
61-136-AA
61-142-AA
61-148-AA

4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
42
48

12
14
16
20
24
28
36
36
42
48
48
54
60
60
66
66
66
72
84
96

34
40

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

28
34

60
80
135
220
380
500
980
1,150
1,400
1,800
1,950
2,450
3,670
4,100
4,825
5,100
5,400
6,400
9,500
15,000

47
60
67
74
89
100
108
124
129
143
157
168
182
187
193
207
220
272

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
6

41
53
60
67
82
93
101
115
120
134
148
159
173
178
184
198
208
260

7
6

5
4
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centrifugal blowers inlet and discharge


axial blowers inlet and discharge
industrial fans inlet and discharge
centrifugal compressors inlet
small reciprocating compressors

Common Applications

straight-through flow path


combination reactive and absorptive
design for best mid-frequency attenuation
low-pressure drop
pressure drop coefficient, c = 0.6 for pipe
sizes < 24" and c = 1.0 for 24" and larger
124/150# ANSI drilled plate flanges
all-welded mild steel construction
primer-coated exterior

Features

Note
AFS series standard paint and acoustical
packing are suitable for 325F.

Acousti-Vane
Absorptive Parallel Baffle Type
Rectangular Silencers

The Acousti-Vane silencer is designed as a


stand-alone silencer or in series with USIs
Acousti-Tube silencer. The superior noise
attenuation of the Acousti-Vane, combined
with the superior high-frequency performance
of the Acousti-Tube, provides excellent noise
control over a broad spectrum.

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Rotary
Positive
Industrial
Fan
Blower
Silencers
Silencers

5.4

The Acousti-Vane silencer comes in


standard cross-sections and lengths that
cover a wide range of applications and
provide economical solutions to a broad
range of noise conditions. Standard units
can be adapted for use in non-standard or
application-specific configurations.

Follow these steps to find the silencer that


is most appropriate for your application.

The Acousti-Vane is available in three


standard models:

2 Determine the allowable pressure drop


and flow in ACFM for your application.
To find the pressure drop for gas
temperatures other than 60F, multiply
the selected value by [520/(actual gas
temperature F " 460)].

LP
The low-pressure drop Acousti-Vane has
the lowest pressure drop and is the most
economical of the three.

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MP
The moderate-pressure drop unit offers
greater acoustic performance than the LP at
a slightly higher pressure drop and meets
most noise attenuation specifications.

HP
The high-performance Acousti-Vane
provides the maximum acoustic
performance. The HP model is ideal for the
most demanding acoustical environment.
The steel frame for Acousti-Vane silencers
has high sound transmission loss. The paint
system withstands internal gas
temperatures and skin temperatures up to
200F. Optional paint systems are available.

How Do I Choose?
Three parameters are needed to select the
correct silencer: (1) required acoustic
insertion loss, (2) allowable pressure loss,
and (3) the flow in actual cubic feet per
minute (ACFM) of your equipment.

1 Determine the required dynamic


insertion loss by octave band for your
equipment and select the minimum
silencer length that gives the required
loss for each model.

3 Choose the Acousti-Vane model for


your application. From the three graphs
on page 5.5, choose the one that has the
allowable pressure drop on the Y-axis.
Read straight across until the line meets
the pressure drop curve. The
corresponding X-axis value is the
maximum face velocity that will maintain
the pressure drop requirement.
4 Divide the ACFM by the required face
velocity to find the minimum silencer
cross-section that would give the
required pressure drop.
Face velocity is defined as the flow rate
in ACFM divided by the silencer face
area in square feet (W # H).
5 Select the silencer from the tables on
page 5.5. Replace L in the part number
with the length of silencer you found in
step 2. Specify whether the silencer is
an LP, MP, or HP model. The pressure
drop will be equal to or slightly below
the allowable pressure drop you
selected. For special applications that
require minimum pressure drop and
demanding acoustic specifications,
contact Universal AET.

Example Case:
Acousti-Vane Selection for
a Gas Turbine Inlet
1 The insertion loss needed to
attenuate noise is determined to be
4, 7, 12, 20, 20, 18, 18, 14, 11 in
the octave band center frequencies
31.5 Hz8 kHz.
2 Tables 13 on page 5.5 show that
a 12-ft LP, 9-ft MP or a 5-ft HP
would satisfy the requirements.
3 For this application, the allowable
pressure drop is 0.25 inches of
water. Which eliminates the HP
model (see graph to the right of
the table). For purposes of
example, the flow in ACFM is
assumed to be 30,000.
4 The graphs on page 5.5 show that
the maximum face velocity to
achieve 0.25 inches of water is
2,000 ft/min for the 12-ft LP and
1,500 ft/min for the 9-ft MP.
5 Divide the flow in ACFM by the
required face velocity for each
silencer:
LP ! 30,000/2,000 ! 15 ft2
MP ! 30,000/1,500 ! 20 ft2
6 In Table 4 on page 5.5, find the
silencer size that is equal to or
greater than 15 ft2 for the LP model
and 20 ft2 for the MP. In this
example, the 4 # 4 LP (at
16 ft2 face velocity) and 4 # 6 MP
(at 24 ft2)meet your specifications,
so you choose between:
AV $ 4 # 4 $ 12 $ LP
or
AV $ 4 # 6 $ 9 $ MP

Acousti-Vane dimensions. The silencer


comes in standard cross-sectional
dimensions and standard flange patterns.
Flange patterns also can be designed to
match your specifications. Silencers may
be applied at temperatures that range
between $20F and 200F. For standard
flange patterns, silencer weights, and other
details, request Technical Bulletin 94-1327.

1 LP (low pressure drop) Models


Octave Bands (Hz)
1K

2K

4K

8K

1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4

2
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7

4
5
6
7
8
8
9
10
11
12

5
9
10
13
15
16
18
20
22
24

7
9
11
13
15
18
21
24
26
28

5
8
10
12
12
14
16
20
20
20

3
4
7
9
11
13
15
18
18
18

2
4
5
6
7
9
11
14
14
14

1
2
2
4
5
7
9
11
11
11

0.18

0.16
0.14
0.12

10

500

3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

0.10
0.08

250

0.06
0.04
0.02

125

1K 1.1K 1.2K 1.3K 1.4K 1.5K 1.6K 1.7K 1.8K 1.9K 2K


Face Velocity, ft/min

63

31.5

Pressure Drop, inches of H2O

Silencer
Length (ft)

Industrial Fan

12 ft. Acousti-Vane
9 ft. Acousti-Vane
6 ft. Acousti-Vane
3 ft. Acousti-Vane

Rotary
Positive
Silencers
Blower Silencers

5.55.5

2 MP (moderate pressure drop) Models


Octave Bands (Hz)
31.5

63

125

250

500

1K

2K

4K

8K

3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

3
3
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6

4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8

7
8
9
9
10
10
12
14
15
15

10
12
15
18
20
22
24
25
26
28

12
16
20
25
27
29
30
32
34
36

13
16
20
22
24
27
29
32
32
32

11
13
15
18
21
24
26
28
28
28

9
11
12
13
14
15
16
18
18
18

5
7
8
9
9
10
12
14
14
14

Silencer
Length (ft)

0.80

0.60

0.50
0.40
0.30
0.20
0.10
0.00

1K 1.1K 1.2K 1.3K 1.4K 1.5K 1.6K 1.7K 1.8K 1.9K 2K


Face Velocity, ft/min

3 HP (high performance) Models


Octave Bands (Hz)
31.5

3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

3
3
4
4
5
5
5
6
6
7

63

125

250

500

1K

2K

4K

8K

5
6
7
8
8
9
9
10
10
11

9
10
12
14
15
16
17
19
19
20

13
16
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35

15
18
22
26
30
33
36
39
42
45

16
20
23
27
31
36
41
46
47
48

16
20
24
27
31
33
36
39
42
45

12
14
16
19
21
24
27
30
30
30

7
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
23
24

4.00

Pressure Drop, inches of H2O

Silencer
Length (ft)

3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00

1K 1.1K 1.2K 1.3K 1.4K 1.5K 1.6K 1.7K 1.8K 1.9K 2K


Face Velocity, ft/min

Notes: Dynamic insertion loss in dB for face velocities <1500 ft/min, and pressure drop for gas temperatures of 60 F. To find the pressure drop for gas temperatures
other than 60F, multiply the selected value by [520/(actual gas temperature F + 460)]. Contact Universal AET for more information about face velocities >2000 ft/min.

4 Acousti-Vane Part Numbers and Face Areas


Part Number (AV-H # W-model)

AV-2 # 2-L-m
AV-2 #3-L-m
AV-2 # 4-L-m
AV-3 # 4-L-m
AV-4 # 4-L-m
AV-4 # 6-L-m
AV-5 # 6-L-m
AV-6 # 6-L-m
AV-6 # 8-L-m
AV-7.5# 7.5-L-m
AV-8 # 8-L-m

Face Area (ft2)

4
6
8
12
16
24
30
36
48
56
64

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Pressure Drop, inches of H2O

0.70

Acousti-Tube
Absorptive Tubular Flow Type
Rectangular Silencers

The modular, compact, lightweight AcoustiTube silencer knocks out high-frequency


noise while minimizing pressure drop.

The Acousti-Tube silencer comes in


standard cross-sections and lengths, which
cover a wide range of applications and are
economical solutions to industrial fan noise
problems. The silencers modular design
enables customization for non-standard
configurations without any loss of acoustic
performance or increased pressure loss.

The lightweight, easy-to-handle design


reduces shipping cost and installation time.
The Acousti-Tube modules are factoryassembled in a high-transmission-loss steel
frame. The frame has a standard highperformance, two-coat paint system on
interior and exterior surfaces suitable for
outdoor installations.

Composite materials are used in the flowpath


to reduce corrosion and maintenance.

Acousti-Tube silencers operate optimally at


temperatures between 20F and 200F.

How Do I Choose?
As with the Acousti-Vane, three parameters
are needed to select the correct AcoustiTube silencer: (1) required acoustic
insertion loss, (2) allowable pressure loss,
and (3) the flow in actual cubic feet per
minute (ACFM) for your equipment.
Follow these steps to choose the
appropriate silencer:
1 Determine the required dynamic
insertion loss by octave band for your
equipment. Use Table 1 to select the
minimum silencer length that gives the
required octave band insertion loss.

1 Dynamic Insertion Loss in dB for Face Velocities <1500 ft/min

10

Rotary
Positive
Industrial
Fan
Blower
Silencers
Silencers

5.6

Silencer
Length (ft)

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2
3
4
5

Octave Bands (Hz)


31.5

63

0
0
1
1

2
2
3
4

125

250

5
6
7
8

7
9
11
13

500

Acousti-Tube dimensions.
The Acousti-Tube silencer comes in standard
cross-sectional dimensions and standard
flange patterns. Flange patterns also can be
designed to match your specifications.

Pressure Drop, inches of H2O

2.50
2.25
2.00
1.75
1.50
1.25
1.00
0.75
0.50
0.25
0.00

1K

13
17
20
23

2K

26
32
40
42

4K

40
50
55
60

8K

39
48
53
56

32
37
41
43

2 Determine the allowable pressure drop


and ACFM for your application.
In Figure 1, find the Y-axis value for the
allowable pressure drop. Read straight
across the graph to the pressure drop
curve. The corresponding X-axis value is
the maximum face velocity that will
maintain the pressure drop requirement.

Acousti-Tube Part Numbers


and Face Areas
Part Number
(AV-H # W-L)

Face Area (ft )

AT-2 # 2-L
AT-2 # 3-L
AT-2 # 4-L
AT-3 # 4-L
AT-4# 4-L
AT-4 # 6-L
AT-5 # 6-L
AT-6 # 6-L
AT-6 # 8-L
AT-7.5 # 7.5 - L
AT-8 # 8-L

4
6
8
12
16
24
30
36
48
56
64

3 Divide the ACFM by the required face


velocity to find the minimum crosssection that gives the required pressure
drop. Face velocity is defined as the flow
rate in ACFM divided by the silencer face
area in square feet (W # H).

4 Select the silencer model from Table 2.


Replace L in the model number with the
length of silencer you found in step 2.
The part number for ordering will be the
prefix 07-, the dimensions of the silencer,
and the suffix -AA. So a 2 # 2 # 4 silencer
would have a part number of
07-224-AA. For special applications that
require minimum pressure drop and
demanding acoustic specifications,
contact Universal AET.

5 ft. Acousti-Tube
4 ft. Acousti-Tube
3 ft. Acousti-Tube
2 ft. Acousti-Tube

Figure 1
Pressure Drop versus Silencer Face
Velocity. To find the pressure drop for gas
temperatures other than 60F, multiply the
selected value by 520/(actual gas
temperature F " 460).
1K

1.1K

1.2K

1.3K

1.4K 1.5K 1.6K


Face Velocity, ft/min

1.7K

1.8K

1.9K

2K

Vacuum Pump Systems

Separator-silencers may be required for


both the inlet (vacuum) and the discharge
(atmospheric) of a vacuum system. Only the
most stringent acoustical environments

General
Information

The vacuum pump or blower discharge is


normally extremely noisy and requires a
high-performance separator-silencer.

Vacuum pump capacities at operating


conditions are expressed by the inlet
volume flow of air and the amount that the
inlet pressure has been reduced below
atmospheric pressure. Thus, vacuum pump
capacities are stated in inlet ACFM at a
relative vacuum, usually measured in inches
of mercury (Hg).

Inlet and discharge separator-silencers


require drain systems to remove the liquid.
These systems (both inlet and discharge)
must provide an adequate drain sealing
system or liquid level to offset the vacuum
on the inlet side and prevent blowout on the
discharge side. See Tables 2 and 3 on the
following page for liquid removal data.

The discharge flow rate decreases from


startup to normal operation, and in some
applications it may be acceptable to exceed
a velocity of 5,500 ft/min during startup.
If it is not acceptable to discharge liquid
during startup, the velocity must be reduced.

inlet
separator-silencer
1

Figure 1

vacuum
pump

5
6

liquid
air
2

discharge
separatorsilencer

This is an example of a vacuum pump


and liquid removal system. Air and liquid
enter the inlet separator-silencer during
processing (1). Process liquid is
removed (2), and air enters the vacuum
pump (3). The pump takes in seal liquid
(4). Air and seal liquid are pumped into
the discharge separator-silencer (5),
which removes the liquid (6) and sends
the air into the atmosphere (7).

Since the inlet volume flow rate is nearly


constant during normal vacuum pump
operation, the inlet separator-silencer
should be sized so the velocity does not
exceed 5,500 ft/min during all phases of
operation (Table 1, page 6.2).

If some liquid bypass is allowed during


startup, the selection of the discharge
separator-silencer should be based on
pressure drop.

Separator-silencers meet their rated liquid


separation efficiency at a nozzle velocity of
5,500 ft/min. At lower velocities their
performance improves. At higher velocities
their efficiency decreases. The nozzle
velocity is the air velocity in the inlet or
discharge nozzle and is equal to the actual
volume flow rate (ACFM) divided by the
nozzle area.

Liquid Separation Performance

When a vacuum pump starts operating at


normal atmospheric pressure, system
pressure drop and power requirements are at
their maximum. As the vacuum pump
continues to evacuate the system, the inlet
pressure decreases so the system pressure
losses and power requirements decrease.
The inlet volume flow in actual cubic feet per
minute (ACFM) stays essentially constant
throughout system operation, but because of
decreasing inlet pressure, the discharge
volume decreases until normal operating
conditions are reached.

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Operation and Capacity

10

Vacuum Pump Liquid


Separator-Silencers

Vacuum Pump Liquid


Rotary
Positive
Separator-Silencers
Blower Silencers

6.16.1

require significant inlet silencing. An inlet


separator provides corrosion protection for
the vacuum pump by removing most, if not
all, of the process liquid before it enters the
vacuum pump.

Separator-silencers are used to remove


liquid from gas flow vacuum systems using
either liquid-sealed rotary positive blowers
or liquid ring vacuum pumps (Fig. 1).

Application Guide
Vacuum Pump Liquid
Separator-Silencers

Technical Details
Separator-silencer pressure drop depends on
velocity and pressure. In a vacuum system,
pressure drop is at a maximum during
startup. Under normal atmospheric
conditions, the pressure drop at startup, for
either an inlet or discharge separator-silencer,
is calculated from the following equation:

!P ! c

1
1
2
2
3
3

! ACFM
p "

4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30

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477

!c

V
4005

"

ACFM = inlet volume flow rate


c = separator-silencer DP coefficient
(see Table 3)
!P = pressure drop in inches of water
p = separator-silencer size
(nozzle diameter) in inches
V = velocity in ft/min
If the startup pressure drop is too great, use
the flow given for a lower relative vacuum,
or calculate a separator-silencer size from
this equation:

#$$
#$$$$

p ! 0.214

ACFM

!P

c = separator-silencer DP coefficient

!P = desired pressure drop in inches


of water
p = separator-silencer size
(nozzle diameter) in inches

Maximum Capacity (Inlet ACFM) for Full Liquid


Separation Efficiency at Operating Vacuum

Nominal
Size

10

VacuumPositive
Rotary
Pump Liquid
Blower Silencers
Separator-Silencers

6.2

Operating Vacuum, Inches of Hg


0*

10

15

18

20

30
70
120
190
270
370
480
750
1,080
1,920
3,000
4,300
5,900
7,700
9,700
12,000
14,500
17,300
20,300
23,500
27,000

36
81
144
225
324
441
576
900
1,300
2,310
3,600
5,190
7,060
9,220
11,670
14,410
17,430
20,750
24,350
28,240
32,420

45
101
180
282
406
552
721
1,130
1,620
2,880
4,510
6,490
8,830
11,500
14,600
18,000
21,800
26,000
30,500
35,300
40,600

60
135
241
376
541
737
963
1,500
2,170
3,850
6,020
8,660
11,800
15,400
19,500
24,100
29,100
34,700
40,700
47,200
54,100

75
169
301
471
678
922
1,200
1,880
2,710
4,820
7,530
10,800
14,800
19,300
24,400
30,100
36,400
43,400
50,900
59,000
67,800

90
204
362
565
814
1,110
1,450
2,260
3,260
5,790
9,050
13,000
17,700
23,200
29,300
36,200
43,800
52,100
61,200
70,900
81,400

25**

98
221
393
614
884
1,200
1,570
2,450
3,530
6,280
9,800
14,100
19,200
25,100
31,800
39,300
47,500
56,500
66,400
77,000
88,400

* This column is used for inlet separator-silencers and discharge separator-silencers with no liquid bypass during startup.
** Capacity at operating vacuum greater than 20" Hg is limited by startup conditions.

Maximum Liquid Flow in GPM


for Various Drain Sizes*
Drain Size
(O)

1
1
2
2
3
3
4
5
6
8
10

Models
UWVS, UWSI,
RWVS, RWSI

Models
UVCS, UVRS
RVCS, RVRS

15
30
50
75
120
150
200
300
450
800
1,200

10
20
35
60
100
125
160
260
400
650
1,000

* Values are based on gravity drain and may be larger with


a positive drainage system.

Pressure Drop Coefficients


and Separation Efficiency
Model

Pressure Drop
Coefficient (C)

Separation
Efficiency

RWVS/UWVS
RWSI/UWSI
RVCS/UVCS
RVRS/UVRS

4.0
3.0
4.0
4.5

99%
90%
99%
>99%

Typical Insertion Loss

63

6.36.3

125 250 500


1K
2K
4K
Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz

RWVS/UWVS
Series

8K

Inlet Liquid Separator-Silencers

Vacuum Pump Liquid


Rotary
Positive
Separator-Silencers
Blower Silencers

40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
31.5

10

The RWVS and low profile UWVS inlet


liquid separator-silencers provide corrosion
protection for vacuum pumps by removing
most of the process liquid before it enters
the vacuum pump. These separators are
best suited for full vacuum conditions under
critical applications which require inlet
silencing. Exterior surfaces receive a shop
coat of rust inhibitive primer.

Insertion Loss, dB

UWVS Series

RWVS Series

Top View

D
P

N
P
N
Z

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VacuumPositive
Rotary
Pump Liquid
Blower Silencers
Separator-Silencers

6.3

Z
inlet
flow

Side View

inlet
flow

Model
RWVS-

RWVS
Part
Number
6R-#-AA

Model
UWVS-

4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24

104
105
106
108
110
112
114
116
118
120
122
124

4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24

UWVS
Part
Number
6U-#-AA P (nom.) O (nom.)

104
105
106
108
110
112
114
116
118
120
122
124

4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24

Rated Capacity*

2
2
3
3
4
5
6
6
8
8
10
10

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4

52
58
66
78
85
97
105
114
135
138
149
158

13
14
18
21
26
31
36
41
47
52
57
62

K
UWVS

9
11
12
14
15
18
21
24
24
27
30
33

Weight

Max.
ACFM
at
Vacuum
(Blower
Inlet)

19
23

5
7

12

76
144
189
355
442
630
1,029
1,401
1,645
2,925
2,384
3,502

530
830
1,200
2,100
3,300
4,700
6,000
7,800
10,000
12,000
15,000
18,000

30
36
37
45
47
50
68
66
70
74

8
9
10
13
16
18
18
21
23
26

16
18
22
24
30
36
42
42
48
54
60

* Capacities for larger sizes available on request.


** If maximum gas flow is not exceeded for a given separator size, liquid GPM may exceed nominal capacity shown, up to the capacity of the next larger separator.

Liquid
GPM**

35
55
80
150
200
300
400
500
600
800
1,000
1,200

Typical Insertion Loss


Insertion Loss, dB

RWSI/UWSI
Series
Inlet Liquid Separator-Silencers

40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
31.5

63

125 250 500


1K
2K
4K
Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz

8K

The RWSI and low profile UWSI inlet liquid


separator-silencers provide corrosion protection
for vacuum pumps by removing most of the
process liquid before it enters the vacuum
pump. These separators are best suited for full
vacuum conditions under critical applications,
which require inlet silencing. The RWSI models
have a unique profile and larger pipe sizes than
the RWVS series. Exterior surfaces receive a
shop coat of rust inhibitive primer.

10

VacuumPositive
Rotary
Pump Liquid
Blower Silencers
Separator-Silencers

6.4

RWSI Series

UWSI Series
K

Top View

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N
Z

Z
inlet
flow

Side View

inlet
flow
L

Rated Capacity*

Model
RWSI-

RWSI
Part
Number
6R-#-AA

Model
UWSI-

4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30

204
205
206
208
210
212
214
216
218
220
222
224
226
228
230

4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30

UWSI
Part
Number
6U-#-AA P (nom.)

204
205
206
208
210
212
214
216
218
220
222
224
226
228
230

4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30

12
16
18
22
24
30
36
42
42
48
54
60
66
72
78

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4

26
31
36
46
58
68
78
88
98
108
120
130
140
150
160

11
14
15

4
4
4
4
4

18
23
25
28
28
30
33
35
38
40
43
45

K
UWSI

9
11
12
14
15
18
21
24
24
27
30
33
36
39
42

O (nom.)

Weight

Max.
ACFM
at
Vacuum
(Blower
Inlet)

15
18
21
27
34
40
46
52
58
64
71
77
83
89
95

3
5
5
6
6
8

2
2

40
82
108
202
276
403
708
950
1,050
1,308
1,619
2,481
2,986
3,554
4,959

530
830
1,200
2,100
3,300
4,700
6,000
7,800
10,000
12,000
15,000
18,000
21,000
24,000
28,000

11
13
12
14
16
18
20
22
24

3
3
4
5
6
6
8
8
8
10
10
10
10

* Capacities for larger sizes available on request.


** If maximum gas flow is not exceeded for a given separator size, liquid GPM may exceed nominal capacity shown, up to the capacity of the next larger separator.

Liquid
GPM**

35
55
80
150
200
300
400
500
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800

6.4

Typical Insertion Loss

6.56.5

RVCS/UVCS
Series
63

125 250 500


1K
2K
4K
Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz

Discharge Liquid
Separator-Silencers

8K

UVCS Series

RVCS Series

10

40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
31.5

Vacuum Pump Liquid


Rotary
Positive
Separator-Silencers
Blower Silencers

The RVCS and low profile UVCS models


provide high performance liquid separation
and noise attenuation. When an inlet
separator is not installed, the discharge
separator may need to be oversized.
Exterior surfaces receive a shop coat of
rust inhibitive primer.

Insertion Loss, dB

K
K

Top View

K
J

R
D

P
P

N
Z

Z
inlet
flow

inlet
flow

1
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16

301
317
315
302
325
303
335
304
305
306
308
310
312
314
316

Pipe sizes 4"16"

1
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16

Part
Number
6U-#-AA

301
317
315
302
325
303
335
304
305
306
308
310
312
314
316

1
1
1

4
4

2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

14
14
17
22
24
27
30
29
35
42
52
56
69
75
88

6
6
7
9
10
11
12
13
14

3
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16

6
8
10
10
12
12
16
18
22
24
30
36
42

All models use a pipe thread connection (MNPT) for the liquid outlet (O).
Sizes 1"3" are standard with male pipe thread connection (MNPT).
Sizes 4"16" are standard with 150# ANSI drilled plate flanges.

Pipe sizes 1"3"

P (nom.)

2
2

Model
UVCS-

inlet
flow

Pipe sizes 1"3"

Part
Number
6R-#-AA

inlet
flow

Model
RVCS-

18
21
26
31
36
41

Low
Profile
K

5
5
6
7
8
8
9
9
11
12
14
15
18
21
24

Pipe sizes 4"16"

8
9
10
12
14
16
16
19

3
3
3

4
6
7
9
10
12
15
18

2
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
7
8
9
10
13
16
18

4
4
5
5
6

8
10
13
14
16
18
18
21
27
32
32
40
43
52

O (nom.) Weight

1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4

4
5
10
15
20
25
35
50
95
130
240
300
445
620
1,035

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Side View

Rotary Positive
Blower Silencers

6.5

Typical Insertion Loss

RVRS/UVRS
Series

Insertion Loss, dB

Discharge Liquid
Separator-Silencers

40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
31.5

63

125 250 500


1K
2K
4K
Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz

The RVRS and low profile UVRS models


offer better attenuation than the RVCS and
UVCS models. For pipe sizes 1"3", the
RVRS has a side liquid outlet, while the
RVCS has a vertical liquid outlet. Exterior
surfaces receive a shop coat of rust
inhibitive primer.

8K

10

VacuumPositive
Rotary
Pump Liquid
Blower Silencers
Separator-Silencers

6.6

RVRS Series

UVRS Series
K

Top View

K
J

J
R

4
3

D
D

J
R

N
Z
Z

Side View

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L
inlet
flow

inlet
flow

inlet
flow

1
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16

Part
Number
6R-#-AA

401
417
415
402
425
403
435
404
405
406
408
410
412
414
416

Model
UVRS-

Pipe sizes 3"16"

1
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16

Part
Number
6U-#-AA

401
417
415
402
425
403
435
404
405
406
408
410
412
414
416

1
1
1

4
4

2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

20
20

6
6
7
9
10
11
13
13
14

3
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16

6
8
10
10
12
12
16
18
22
24
30
36
42

All models use a pipe thread connection (MNPT) for the liquid outlet (O).
Sizes 1"3" are standard with male pipe thread connection (MNPT).
Sizes 4"16" are standard with 150# ANSI drilled plate flanges.

Pipe sizes 3"16"

Pipe sizes 1"3"

P (nom.)

2
2

Pipe sizes 1"3"

inlet
flow

Model
RVRS-

25
32
35
41
44
47
59
71
90
103
128
141
154

18
21
26
31
36
41

Low
Profile
K

5
5
6
7
8
8
9
9
11
12
14
15
18
21
24

3
3

1
1
1

15
14

4
5
6
6
7
8
9
10
12
14
16
16
19

2
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
5
5
6

1
1
2
19
2
25
3
26
3
31
4
33
36 4
6
47
7
57
9
71
10
80
12
101
109 15
118 18

2
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
7
8
9
10
13
16
18

O (nom.) Weight

1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4

10
10
15
30
40
45
55
70
140
244
355
460
1,092
1,678
2,212

General
Information

10

Specialized Engine
Exhaust Silencers

Engine Exhaust
Rotary
Positive
Silencers
Blower Silencers

7.1

4
3
2

ET Series Silencers
Straight-Through Silencers
Some engines require very low exhaust
system back pressures for maximum
performance. Many turbocharged engines
and some naturally aspirated engines fall into
this category. For these engines, straightthrough, reactive silencers are available to
provide adequate silencing while imposing
negligible restriction on exhaust gas flow.

Straight-through exhaust silencers


for engines which demand very low
back pressures.

ES Series Silencers
Spark Arresting Silencers
Operating locations exist where fire hazards
and safety codes require removal of sparks
from exhaust gases. Universal AETs spark
arrestor silencers are engineered to perform
the dual function of spark arrestment and
silencing for all internal combustion
engines.

Spark arresting exhaust silencers


for engines operating in high
potential fire areas.

Multi-chamber exhaust silencers for most


reciprocating engines.

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Multi-Chamber Silencers
For the majority of engines and operating
conditions, multi-chamber type silencers
provide maximum noise attenuation within
acceptable back pressure limits. Most
naturally aspirated and supercharged
engines need this type of silencer. Many
turbocharged engines are best silenced with
this design also. Factors which influence the
choice of silencer design are explained on
the following page.

EN Series Silencers

Sizing
Information
Engine Exhaust Silencers

Universal AETs engine exhaust silencers are


high quality, fully welded, reactive silencers
designed to reduce exhaust noise on all
types of internal combustion engines. Each
engine and each operating location requires
a unique combination of silencer properties.

For this reason many different silencer


models are cataloged to cover most
silencing problems. In cases where
standard silencers will not meet a particular
spec, these custom silencers will satisfy the
application need.

Selection of Silencer Size

Choosing the correct exhaust silencer for a


given engine is an important although not
difficult task. First of all, a degree of
silencing is chosen that will satisfy the
noise requirements unique to each engine
and location. Secondly, the silencer size is
selected to accommodate the specified
volume of exhaust flow without imposing
excessive back pressure.

10

Engine Positive
Rotary
Exhaust
Blower Silencers
Silencers

7.2

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Selection of Silencer Type (Grade)


Each silencer group described on pages
7.37.6 has a number of a series with
different noise attenuation characteristics.
The series letter designation (e.g., EN2)
indicates in relative terms the degree of
noise attenuation; the higher the number,
the greater the attenuation.

The open flow area within the silencer


should be large enough to accommodate
the maximum possible exhaust flow without
exceeding the engine manufacturers
maximum allowable back pressure.
Improperly sized silencers may cause loss
of power or damage to the engine.
Data required:
engine exhaust flow (CFM)
exhaust temperature (F)
maximum back pressure (inches of water)
The following formulas enable the correct
silencer size to be quickly determined.
1 Calculate gas velocity.

!P

2 Industrial or Commercial grade


3 Residential grade

V ! 4005

4 Critical grade
5 Hospital grade
The attenuation curves next to the tables on
each page indicate the attenuation in dB by
octave bands.
These curves are based upon typical
applications. They will not necessarily define
the precise insertion loss for any specific
application since the insertion loss achieved
may be influenced substantially by many
factors, including engine size, type, speed,
and unsilenced noise levels and frequency
distribution.

530

c T " 460

"

V = gas velocity

!P = back pressure, inches of water


c = silencer pressure drop coefficient
(Table 1)
T = exhaust gas temperature, F
Note: Velocity should not exceed
15,000 ft/min regardless of the
allowable back pressure.
2 Calculate required flow area.
Flow Area Required (ft2) !

CFM
V

3 From Table 2, select the silencer size


which has a flow area equal to or
greater than that calculated, the actual
back pressure can be calculated as
follows:

V actual !

CFM
silencer flow area

!P = c Vactual
4005

"!

530
T " 460

"

Pressure Drop Coefficients


Silencer Model

Pressure Drop Coeff. (C)

EN 2, 3, 4
EN5 (1"10")
EN5 (12"")
ET2
ET4
ES2, 3

4.2
4.2
5.3
0.5
1.0
4.2

Flow Area/Size
Flow Area
(ft2)

0.0055
0.012
0.022
0.034
0.049
0.067
0.087
0.136
0.196
0.349
0.55
0.79
1.07
1.4
1.8
2.2
2.6
3.1
3.7
4.3
4.9
5.6
6.3
7.1
7.9
8.7
9.6
10.6
11.5
12.6
15.9
19.6

Diameter
(in.)

1
1
2
2
3
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
46
48
54
60

7.3

EN2Y, EN3Y,
EN4Y, EN5Y Series

EN Series
N

End-In, End-Out
Design

EN2

For EN5 Series, 1"3" are sizes equipped


with standard male pipe thread connections.
Sizes 4" and larger have flanged
connections drilled to match 125/150 lb
ANSI specifications.

Side-In, End-Out
Design

Y
D

4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30

19-104-AA
19-105-AA
19-106-AA
19-108-AA
19-110-AA
19-112-AA
19-114-AA
19-116-AA
19-118-AA
19-120-AA
19-122-AA
19-124-AA
19-126-AA
19-128-AA
19-130-AA

12
14
16
20
24
28
36
36
42
48
48
54
60
60
60

40
46
59
61
74
75
77
113
127
130
142
156
169
181
194

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4

34
40
53
54
67
68
70
106
120
121
133
147
160
172
185

9
10
11
13
15
17
21
21
24
28
28
31
34
34
37

Min.

6
6
7
9
11
12
14
15
17
19
20
22
24
25
27

Max.

Weight

15
19
25
25
30
30
30
40
50
55
60
70
80
80
90

60
70
130
190
280
420
650
900
1,400
1,600
1,800
2,500
3,200
3,400
4,700

The addition of Y in the model designation


indicates a side inlet. Both configurations
are fundamentally alike and performance is
identical.
6" pipe size
12" pipe size
24" pipe size

Typical Attenuation Curve


50
Attenuation, dB

Size

Part
Number

40
30
20
10
0

63

125

Note: Dimensions and weights are nominal and may vary slightly with production models.
Request certified drawings of specific models for exact dimensions.

EN3

250
500
1K
2K
4K
Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz

8K

Part
Number

Min.

Max.

Weight

4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30

20-104-AA
20-105-AA
20-106-AA
20-108-AA
20-110-AA
20-112-AA
20-114-AA
20-116-AA
20-118-AA
20-120-AA
20-122-AA
20-124-AA
20-126-AA
20-128-AA
20-130-AA

14
16
18
22
26
30
36
42
48
48
54
60
66
72
72

47
59
60
73
86
111
113
127
129
142
156
181
195
209
220

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4

41
53
54
66
79
104
106
120
122
133
147
172
186
200
211

10
11
12
14
16
18
21
24
27
28
31
34
37
40
40

6
7
8
9

20
24
24
32
36
52
52
62
62
62
72
82
92
103
103

70
130
150
250
390
700
900
1,200
1,450
1,600
2,300
3,050
4,400
5,000
5,400

Note: Dimensions and weights are nominal and may vary slightly with production models.
Request certified drawings of specific models for exact dimensions.

11
12
14
16
18
19
21
23
25
27
28

6" pipe size


12" pipe size
24" pipe size

Typical Attenuation Curve


50
Attenuation, dB

Size

40
30
20
10
0

63

125

250
500
1K
2K
4K
Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz

8K

7
6
5
4

Drain

Drain

Y
N

EN2, EN3, and EN4 Series Engine Exhaust


Silencers are heavy-duty, fully welded units
constructed of carbon steel sheet and plate.
Each silencer is equipped with flanged
connections drilled to match 125/150 lb
ANSI specifications. Exterior surfaces
receive a coat of heat resistant paint.

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L H

10

Multi-Chamber Silencers

Engine Exhaust
Rotary
Positive
Silencers
Blower Silencers

EN2, EN3,
EN4, EN5 Series

EN Series
Multi-Chamber Silencers

10

Engine Positive
Rotary
Exhaust
Blower Silencers
Silencers

7.4

EN4

6" pipe size


12" pipe size
24" pipe size

Typical Attenuation Curve


Attenuation, dB

50
40
30
20
10
63

125

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250
500
1K
2K
4K
Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz

8K

Size

Part
Number

Min.

Max.

Weight

4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30

21-104-AA
21-105-AA
21-106-AA
21-108-AA
21-110-AA
21-112-AA
21-114-AA
21-116-AA
21-118-AA
21-120-AA
21-122-AA
21-124-AA
21-126-AA
21-128-AA
21-130-AA

14
16
18
24
28
36
36
42
48
48
54
60
66
72
72

59
71
72
93
111
114
125
139
176
190
192
217
231
257
280

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4

53
65
66
86
104
107
118
132
169
181
183
208
222
248
271

10
11
12
15
17
21
21
24
27
28
31
34
37
40
40

6
7
8
9
11

25
27
28

26
33
33
42
52
52
63
63
86
96
96
107
117
128
139

85
120
170
400
550
950
1,100
1,350
2,200
2,500
3,000
3,800
5,850
6,750
7,500

14
14
16
18
19
21
23

Note: Dimensions and weights are nominal and may vary slightly with production models.
Request certified drawings of specific models for exact dimensions.

EN5
Size

6" pipe size


12" pipe size
24" pipe size

Typical Attenuation Curve


50
Attenuation, dB

40
30
20
10
0

63

125

250
500
1K
2K
4K
Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz

8K

Part
Number

1
22-101-AA
1 22-115-AA
2
22-102-AA
2 22-125-AA
3
22-103-AA
3 22-135-AA
4
22-104-AA
5
22-105-AA
6
22-106-AA
8
22-108-AA
10
22-110-AA
12
22-112-AA
14
22-114-AA
16
22-116-AA
18
22-118-AA
20
22-120-AA
22
22-122-AA
24
22-124-AA
26
22-126-AA
28
22-128-AA
30
22-130-AA

Y
D

Min.

Max.

Weight

6
8
10
12
12
14
16
18
22
26
30
36
36
42
48
48
54
60
66
72
72

25

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4

19

6
7
8
9
9
10
11
12
14
16
18
21
21
24
27
28
31
34
37
40
40

2
3
4

9
9
13
16
18
24
33
33
40
50
65
46
64
75
85
85
96
106
115
128
139

10
20
30
50
60
90
110
160
300
480
800
1,050
1,200
1,750
2,750
3,050
3,550
5,100
6,500
7,600
8,300

27
34
40
46
59
71
72
85
111
136
138
168
193
213
227
240
278
292
329
352

21
28
34
40
53
65
66
79
104
129
131
161
186
206
218
231
269
283
320
343

Note: Dimensions and weights are nominal and may vary slightly with production models.
Request certified drawings of specific models for exact dimensions.

5
5
5
6
8
9
10
11
14
14
16
18
19
21
23
25
27
28

ET2, ET4 Series

ET Series
Straight-Through Silencers

Engine Exhaust
Rotary
Positive
Silencers
Blower Silencers

7.5

Due to low back pressure requirements, no


side inlet configuration is cataloged. In
some special cases side inlets may be
designed on application.

N
Drain

ET2

Part
Number

Weight

4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30

29-104-AA
29-105-AA
29-106-AA
29-108-AA
29-110-AA
29-112-AA
29-114-AA
29-116-AA
29-118-AA
29-120-AA
29-122-AA
29-124-AA
29-126-AA
29-128-AA
29-130-AA

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4

12
14
16
20
24
28
36
36
42
48
48
54
60
60
66

40
46
59
61
74
75
77
113
127
130
142
156
169
181
194

34
40
53
54
67
68
70
106
120
121
133
147
160
172
185

50
80
150
230
300
420
650
900
1,300
1,500
1,850
2,550
3,200
3,400
4,650

6" pipe size


12" pipe size
24" pipe size

Typical Attenuation Curve


50
Attenuation, dB

Size

40
30
20
10
0

63

125

250
500
1K
2K
4K
Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz

8K

Note: Dimensions and weights are nominal and may vary slightly with production models.
Request certified drawings of specific models for exact dimensions.

ET4

Part
Number

4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30

30-104-AA
30-105-AA
30-106-AA
30-108-AA
30-110-AA
30-112-AA
30-114-AA
30-116-AA
30-118-AA
30-120-AA
30-122-AA
30-124-AA
30-126-AA
30-128-AA
30-130-AA

Weight

3
3
3
3

14
16
18
24
28
36
36
42
48
48
54
60
66
72
72

59
71
72
93
111
114
125
139
176
190
192
217
231
257
280

53
65
66
86
104
107
118
132
169
181
183
208
222
248
271

80
110
160
400
550
950
1,100
1,400
2,300
2,500
2,800
4,050
5,500
6,500
7,100

3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4

Note: Dimensions and weights are nominal and may vary slightly with production models.
Request certified drawings of specific models for exact dimensions.

6" pipe size


12" pipe size
24" pipe size

Typical Attenuation Curve


50
Attenuation, dB

Size

40
30
20
10
0

63

125

250
500
1K
2K
4K
Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz

8K

7
6
5
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L H

ET2 and ET4 Series Engine Exhaust


Silencers are heavy-duty, fully welded units
constructed of carbon steel sheet and plate.
Each silencer is equipped with flanged
connections drilled to match 125/150 lb
ANSI specifications. Exterior surfaces
receive a coat of heat resistant paint.

10

7.6

ES Series
Spark Arrestor Silencers

ES2 and ES3 Series spark arresting


silencers are heavy-duty, fully welded units
constructed of carbon steel sheet and plate.
Each silencer is equipped with flanged
connections drilled to match 125/150 lb
ANSI specifications. Exterior surfaces
receive a coat of heat resistant paint.

L H

ES2 and ES3 Series may be mounted


vertically or horizontally.

ES2
Size

Part
Number

Weight

4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30

25-104-AA
25-105-AA
25-106-AA
25-108-AA
25-110-AA
25-112-AA
25-114-AA
25-116-AA
25-118-AA
25-120-AA
25-122-AA
25-124-AA
25-126-AA
25-128-AA
25-130-AA

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4

12
14
16
20
24
28
36
36
42
48
48
54
60
60
66

40
46
59
61
74
75
77
113
127
130
142
156
169
181
194

34
40
53
54
67
68
70
106
120
121
133
147
160
172
185

50
70
110
170
290
430
600
850
1,350
1,550
1,700
2,400
3,050
3,200
4,600

Typical Attenuation Curve


50
40
30
20
10
63

125

250
500
1K
2K
4K
Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz

Drain

End-In, End-Out Design

6" pipe size


12" pipe size
24" pipe size

Large capacity spark traps are provided on


each unit which can be easily opened for
periodic cleaning. Side inlet configurations
will be designed on application.

Attenuation, dB

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10

Engine Positive
Rotary
Exhaust
Blower Silencers
Silencers

ES2, ES3 Series

8K

Note: Dimensions and weights are nominal and may vary slightly with production models.
Request certified drawings of specific models for exact dimensions.

ES3

6" pipe size


12" pipe size
24" pipe size

Typical Attenuation Curve


50
Attenuation, dB

40
30
20
10
0

63

125

250
500
1K
2K
4K
Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz

8K

Size

Part
Number

Weight

4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30

26-104-AA
26-105-AA
26-106-AA
26-108-AA
26-110-AA
26-112-AA
26-114-AA
26-116-AA
26-118-AA
26-120-AA
26-122-AA
26-124-AA
26-126-AA
26-128-AA
26-130-AA

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4

14
16
18
22
26
30
36
42
48
48
54
60
66
72
72

47
59
60
73
86
111
113
127
129
142
156
181
195
209
220

41
53
54
66
79
104
106
120
122
133
147
172
186
200
211

70
130
160
240
350
600
950
1,200
1,500
1,650
2,350
3,100
4,500
5,100
5,600

Note: Dimensions and weights are nominal and may vary slightly with production models.
Request certified drawings of specific models for exact dimensions.

Accessories

10

Engine Exhaust Silencers

Engine Exhaust
Rotary
Positive
Silencers
Blower Silencers

7.7

Raincaps

Companion Flange Set

P
(Size)

L
(Nominal)

Weight

Pipe Size

Weight

Part Number

1
1

18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18

4
6
7
9
10
12
14
17
24
36
62
69
90
110
130

4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30

7
10
13
16
30
35
45
55
65
90
105
115
130
150
160

80-1061
80-1062
80-1063
80-1064
80-1065
80-1066
80-1067
80-1068
80-1034
80-1035
80-1036
80-1037
80-1038
80-1039
80-1040
80-1041
80-1042

2
2
3
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18

Flex Connectors are recommended for engine


exhaust applications to compensate for
thermal expansion and vibration (but not
misalignment). Flexible material is type 321
stainless steel, suitable for temperatures to
1200F. Flanges and pipe fittings are mild
steel. Sizes 1"3" are standard with male
NPT, larger sizes are equipped with flanges
drilled to 125/150 lb ANSI.

Each Companion Flange Set includes one


mild steel welding flange drilled to match
125/150 lb ANSI, one gasket and one set of
bolts and nuts. Cast iron threaded flanges and
stainless steel flanges are available and will be
quoted on request. Single and double
reducing flanges are also available.

P
(Fits Pipe Size)

1
1
2
2
3
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22

Weight

1
1
1
1
2
2
5
8
11
14
22
26
30
34
36

Raincaps prevent rain, snow, and dust from


entering the exhaust system. Non-corrosive
bushings insure positive opening. All sizes are
standard in mild steel with high temperature
paint. Sizes 8"22" are also available in
stainless steelquoted by request and
equipped with adjustable counterweights.

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Flex Connectors

Accessories
Engine Exhaust Silencers

Mounting Attachments are welded in


place on the silencer shell to facilitate
installation. Standard and variable
dimensions are available.

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Mounting Attachments

10

Engine Positive
Rotary
Exhaust
Blower Silencers
Silencers

7.8

Inspection Openings
Part

Inspection
Opening Size
(Oval)

Weight

80-1019
80-1020
80-1021
80-1025

3#4
4#6
6#8
8 # 10

4
6
12
20

Inspection Openings have removable covers


to provide access to silencer internals for
inspection or cleaning. Usually one opening
per silencer chamber is recommended.

Explosion Relief Cover


Part

P-Relief
Cover Size

Weight

80-1059
80-1060
80-1053

12
16
20

80
110
140

Explosion Relief Covers are designed to open


at 5 PSI to protect the silencer shell against
rupture in case of backfire or explosion of
residual gases within exhaust system. One
unit in first chamber of silencer is adequate.

Application Guide

10

Filters and Filter-Silencers

Filters and
Rotary
Positive
Filter-Silencers
Blower Silencers

8.18.1

The pressure drop values for the filter panels


are listed in the table as pressure drop in
inches of water gauge at various flow rates
in CFM. The housing pressure drop is
shown in graphical form as a function of air
flow in CFM versus pressure drop in inches
of water gauge.

8
7
6

1.0

6" outlet
nozzle size

8"

10"

12"

14" 16" 18" 20"

24"

30"

36"

42" 48"

3.0
2.0

0.5
0.2
0.1
500

1K

2K

3K

5K
10K
Flow Rate, CFM

20K

50K

100K

50K

100K

Pressure Drop Curves for Filter Housings


FH, FSH, BFH, and FASH Series
10.0

Pressure Drop, in Inches Water Gauge

To avoid confusion, pressure drop values in


the graphs include pipe entrance pressure
drops from the atmospheric end of the inlet
pipe. These drops are significant,
contributing as much as 75% of the total
pressure drop, and should not be attributed
to the filter. Adding the filter transfers these
pressure losses to the interior of the filter
housing. A pressure drop measurement at
the pressure tap on the filter outlet reflects
the total:
Pipe entrance loss
Velocity pressure
Housing restriction

5.0

2 The second value is the restriction


through the filter panel media. These
values are taken from the table below.

10.0

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1 The first value is the restriction that can


be attributed to the filter housing without
filter panels. This value is found in the
graphs at right.

Pressure Drop Curves for Filter Housings


FH, FSH, BFH, and FASH Series
Pressure Drop, in Inches Water Gauge

These filters and filter-silencers are available


with a variety of filter panels, each with its
own restriction characteristics. To reflect that
fact, the total pressure drop for a specific filter
application is the sum of two pressure drop
values:

5.0
3.0
2.0

6" outlet
nozzle size

1.0

8"

10"

12"

14" 16" 18" 20"

24"

30"

36"

42" 48"

0.5
0.2
0.1
500

1K

2K

3K

5K
10K
Flow Rate, CFM

20K

Pressure Drop Values for 20" ! 25" Panel Filters, in Water Gauge
CFM
per filter

W-2

DD-2

P-11

W-2
and DD-2

W-2
and P-11

P-8
and P-12F

P-5

W-2
and P-5

DD-2
and P-5

500
600
700
800
900
1,000
1,250
1,500

0.01
0.02
0.03
0.03
0.04
0.05
0.08
0.12

0.06
0.08
0.11
0.14
0.17
0.21
0.31
0.44

0.09
0.13
0.16
0.21
0.25
0.30
0.44
0.59

0.07
0.10
0.14
0.17
0.21
0.26
0.39
0.56

0.10
0.15
0.19
0.24
0.29
0.35
0.52
0.71

0.80
0.96
1.12
1.28
1.44
1.60
2.00
2.40

0.28
0.35
0.42
0.49
0.56
0.64
0.83
1.04

0.29
0.37
0.45
0.52
0.60
0.69
0.91
1.16

0.34
0.43
0.53
0.63
0.73
0.85
1.14
1.48

FH Series
Filter
For centrifugal compressors, blowers,
engines, and gas turbines. For reciprocating
compressors, ask Universal
for recommendations.

FSH Series
Filter-Silencer
A

10

Filters and
Rotary
Positive
Blower Silencers
Filter-Silencers

8.2

Removable
Weather Louver

Removable
Weather Louver

Removable
Weather Louver

Removable
Weather Louver

D
E

D
E

D
E

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Noise Attenuation
The FH and FSH series use standard panel
filters, which are available in a variety of
types and efficiencies. The supports for the
filter frames inside the housings
accommodate conventional 2" deep singlepanel filters or, for critical service, two
single-panel filters staged in series. In the
case of dual-stage systems, use a highefficiency final filter and a less efficient
primary filter. The FSH series has an
integrated silencing section for applications
that require moderate noise reduction.

All units are fabricated of steel sheet and


plate, welded throughout to provide a
rugged, long-lasting, trouble-free air
filtering component. All models are
equipped with a pressure tap and flanges
drilled to match 125/150-lb ANSI
specifications. Inside and outside housing
surfaces are primed and given a finish coat
of enamel paint. Suitable mounting legs
may be fitted in the field or will be quoted
upon application.

Attenuation, dB

Octave Band Center


Frequency, Hz

2
3
4
5
8
13
14
13

63
125
250
500
1,000
2,000
4,000
8,000

All housings come with low-profile,


UV-stabilized plastic weather louvers.

Part Numbers (Standard Units with Louvers)


FH Filter
Model

FH-6-2
FH-8-2
FH-10-2
FH-10-4
FH-12-4
FH-14-4
FH-14-8
FH-16-8
FH-18-8
FH-20-8
FH-20-12
FH-24-12
FH-24-16
FH-30-16
FH-30-24
FH-36-24
FH-42-36
FH-48-48

Part Number

36-306-AAL
36-308-AAL
36-310-AAL
36-510-AAL
36-412-AAL
36-314-AAL
36-514-AAL
36-416-AAL
36-418-AAL
36-320-AAL
36-520-AAL
36-424-AAL
36-524-AAL
36-330-AAL
36-530-AAL
36-336-AAL
36-342-AAL
36-348-AAL

FSH Filter Silencer


Model

Part Number

FSH-6-2
FSH-8-2
FSH-10-2
FSH-10-4
FSH-12-4
FSH-14-4
FSH-14-8
FSH-16-8
FSH-18-8
FSH-20-8
FSH-20-12
FSH-24-12
FSH-24-16
FSH-30-16
FSH-30-24
FSH-36-24
FSH-42-36
FSH-48-48

37-306-AAL
37-308-AAL
37-310-AAL
37-510-AAL
37-412-AAL
37-314-AAL
37-514-AAL
37-416-AAL
37-418-AAL
37-320-AAL
37-520-AAL
37-424-AAL
37-524-AAL
37-330-AAL
37-530-AAL
37-336-AAL
37-342-AAL
37-348-AAL

Config.

Cap.
CFM

A
(nom.)

A
A
A
B
B
B
C
C
C
C
D
D
C
C
D
D
D
D

1,000
1,750
2,750
2,750
4,000
5,400
5,400
7,000
8,900
11,000
11,000
16,000
16,000
20,500
20,500
35,500
48,000
63,000

6
8
10
10
12
14
14
16
18
20
20
24
24
30
30
36
42
48

25.50
25.50
25.50
25.50
25.50
25.50
40.75
40.75
40.75
40.75
61.00
61.00
50.75
50.75
76.00
76.00
76.00
101.38

23.25
23.25
23.25
32.00
32.00
32.00
42.00
42.00
42.00
42.00
50.00
50.00
56.00
56.00
56.00
56.00
81.00
81.00

23.25
23.25
23.25
32.00
32.00
32.00
42.00
42.00
42.00
42.00
50.00
50.00
56.00
56.00
56.00
56.00
81.00
81.00

34.50
34.50
34.50
38.50
38.50
38.50
47.88
47.88
47.88
47.88
55.88
55.88
62.50
62.50
62.50
62.50
87.00
87.00

5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
6.00
6.00

Weight
FH

FSH

115
125
130
170
175
180
340
350
350
365
600
610
695
795
1,035
1,085
2,450
2,870

145
150
160
200
210
220
405
420
430
440
725
765
855
960
1,340
1,670
2,900
3,565

Nominal capacity is based on an exit velocity of approximately 5,000 ft/min. Filter element capacity may be greater, but this is unrelated to unit capacity.
4"-deep filter frames will hold single or dual elements. Weights include the weights of weather louvers only. Refer to page 8.8 for filter element details.

Number and
Size of Filter
Openings

2, 20!25!4
2, 20!25!4
2, 20!25!4
4, 20!25!4
4, 20!25!4
4, 20!25!4
8, 20!25!4
8, 20!25!4
8, 20!25!4
8, 20!25!4
12, 20!25!4
12, 20!25!4
16, 20!25!4
16, 20!25!4
24, 20!25!4
24, 20!25!4
36, 20!25!4
48, 20!25!4

FRH Series
Filter
For centrifugal compressors, blowers,
engines, and gas turbines. For reciprocating
compressors, ask Universal AET
for recommendations.

FCRH Series

Removable
Weather Louver

Removable
Weather Louver

Removable
Weather Louver

Removable
Weather Louver

10

Filter-Silencer

Filters and
Rotary
Positive
Filter-Silencers
Blower Silencers

8.38.3

D
E

D
E

D
E

Usually, a moderately efficient filter panel is


used as the first-stage element. The FCRH
series has an integrated silencing section
that provides moderate noise reduction.

The high-efficiency P-5 cartridge filters have


threaded ends that screw into individual
receptacles. As each P-5 filter is removed
and replaced, less than 4 in2 is exposed to
the flow of unfiltered air, so hot swap
changeouts (while the system is in
operation) are an option for these units.

Attenuation, dB

Octave Band Center


Frequency, Hz

2
3
4
5
8
13
14
13

63
125
250
500
1,000
2,000
4,000
8,000

All units are fabricated of steel sheet and


plate, welded throughout to provide a
rugged, long-lasting, trouble-free air filtering
component. All models are equipped with a
pressure tap and flange drilled to match
125/150-lb ANSI specifications. Inside and
outside surfaces are primed and given a
finish coat of enamel paint. All housings
come with low-profile, UV-stabilized highdensity polyethylene weather louvers.

Part Numbers (Standard Units with Louvers)


FRH Filter

FCRH Filter Silencer

Model

Part Number

Model

FRH-8-2
FRH-10-2
FRH-10-4
FRH-12-4
FRH-14-4
FRH-14-8
FRH-16-8
FRH-18-8
FRH-20-8
FRH-20-12
FRH-24-12
FRH-24-16
FRH-30-16
FRH-30-24
FRH-36-24

38-308-AAL
38-310-AAL
38-510-AAL
38-412-AAL
38-314-AAL
38-514-AAL
38-416-AAL
38-418-AAL
38-320-AAL
38-520-AAL
38-424-AAL
38-524-AAL
38-330-AAL
38-530-AAL
38-336-AAL

FCRH-8-2
FCRH-10-2
FCRH-10-4
FCRH-12-4
FCRH-14-4
FCRH-14-8
FCRH-16-8
FCRH-18-8
FCRH-20-8
FCRH-20-12
FCRH-24-12
FCRH-24-16
FCRH-30-16
FCRH-30-24
FCRH-36-24

Cap.
A
Config.
CFM (nom.)
Part Number

39-308-AAL
39-310-AAL
39-510-AAL
39-412-AAL
39-314-AAL
39-514-AAL
39-416-AAL
39-418-AAL
39-320-AAL
39-520-AAL
39-424-AAL
39-524-AAL
39-330-AAL
39-530-AAL
39-336-AAL

A
A
B
B
B
C
C
C
C
D
D
C
C
D
D

1,750
2,750
2,750
4,000
5,400
5,400
7,000
8,900
11,000
11,000
16,000
16,000
20,500
20,500
35,500

8
10
10
12
14
14
16
18
20
20
24
24
30
30
36

25.50
25.50
25.50
25.50
25.50
40.75
40.75
40.75
40.75
61.00
61.00
50.75
50.75
76.00
76.00

22.25
22.25
42.00
42.00
42.00
52.00
52.00
52.00
52.00
60.00
60.00
66.00
66.00
72.00
72.00

40.00 46.50
40.00 46.50
42.00 48.50
42.00 48.50
42.00 48.50
52.00 48.50
52.00 57.88
52.00 57.88
52.00 57.88
60.00 65.88
60.00 65.88
66.00 72.50
66.00 72.50
72.00 78.50
72.00 78.50

3.50
3.50
3.50
3.50
3.50
3.50
4.50
4.50
4.50
4.50
4.50
4.50
4.50
4.50
4.50

Weight
FRH

FCRH

Number and
Size of Filter
Openings

205 245 2, 20!25!4


210 255 2, 20!25!4
375 385 4, 20!25!4
380 435 4, 20!25!4
395 440 4, 20!25!4
655 735 8, 20!25!4
665 745 8, 20!25!4
665 755 8, 20!25!4
675 765 8, 20!25!4
1,265 1,515 12, 20!25!4
1,315 1,565 12, 20!25!4
1,440 1,640 16, 20!25!4
1,490 1,690 16, 20!25!4
2,130 2,480 24, 20!25!4
2,230 2,630 24, 20!25!4

Nominal capacity is based on an exit velocity of approximately 5,000 ft/min. Filter element capacity may be greater, but this is unrelated to unit capacity.
2"-deep filter frames will hold single or dual elements. Refer to page 8.8 for filter element details.

Final
Filters

24
24
48
48
48
96
96
96
96
144
144
192
192
288
288

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Noise Attenuation
These products are similar to the FH and
FSH series, except that the FRH and FCRH
series are two-stage filters. The second
stage consists of a battery of 12 cartridge
filters for each 20" ! 25" ! 2" prefilter.

For centrifugal compressors, blowers,


engines, and gas turbines. For reciprocating
compressors, ask Universal AET
for recommendations.

BFH Series
Filter

10

Filters and
Rotary
Positive
Blower Silencers
Filter-Silencers

8.4

Removable
Weatherhood

Removable
Weatherhood

Removable
Weatherhood

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E C

C
A

Nom.
Pipe Size

Nom.
Pipe Size

Nom.
Pipe Size

D
E

The Universal AET BFH Series air filter is a


compact, inexpensive unit designed for
standard panel filters, which are available in a
variety of types and efficiencies. Where noise
is a consideration, the BFH is used in series
with a separate inlet silencer. The filter
frames accommodate conventional 2"-deep
single-panel filter elements, single stage only.

These units are fabricated of steel sheet and


plate, welded throughout, to provide a
rugged, long-lasting, trouble-free air
filtering component. The filter is equipped
with removable weather louvers. For
convenience of mounting, the bottom plate
contains an opening and bolting pattern that
matches 125/150 lb ANSI flange
specifications. Inside and outside housing
surfaces are primed and given a finish coat
of enamel paint.

Part Numbers (Standard Units with Louvers)


Filter

Part Number

Config.

Capacity
CFM

BFH-4-1
BFH-5-1
BFH-6-1
BFH-8-2
BFH-10-2
BFH-10-4
BFH-12-4
BFH-14-4

35-304-AAL
35-305-AAL
35-306-AAL
35-308-AAL
35-310-AAL
35-410-AAL
35-412-AAL
35-314-AAL

A
A
A
B
B
C
C
C

450
700
1,000
1,750
2,750
2,750
4,000
5,000

4
5
6
8
10
10
12
14

20
20
20
25
25
25
25
25

26
26
26
21
21
27
27
27

15
16
17
20
23
27
27
27

18
19
20
26
29
33
33
33

Weight

Number and
Size of Filter
Openings

45
50
55
70
70
85
85
85

1, 20!25!4
1, 20!25!4
1, 20!25!4
2, 20!25!4
2, 20!25!4
4, 20!25!4
4, 20!25!4
4, 20!25!4

Nominal capacity is based on exit velocity of approximately 5,000 ft/min. Filter element capacity may be greater, but this is unrelated to unit capacity. Weights do not include
the weight of the filter elements. 2"-deep filter frames will hold a single filter element. Refer to page 8.8 for filter element details.

For intermediate and large positive


displacement blowers, reciprocating
engines, and compressors.

RF Series

10

Filter-Silencer

8.58.5
Filters and
Rotary
Positive
Filter-Silencers
Blower Silencers

RF units are fabricated of steel sheet and


plate, welded throughout. Filter panels are
serviced and replaced through hinged
access doors. Flanged connections are
drilled to match 125/150# ANSU
specifications. Inside and outside surfaces
are given a shop coat of rust inhibitive
primer. The exterior may be finish-painted in
the field if desirable.

The RF Series Filter-Silencer is a high-degree


reactive (chamber) silencer of very rugged
construction, which is typically required for
large, slow-speed reciprocating or positive
displacement machinery, where broadband
noise attenuation and inherent vibrationresistant structural strength is required. Wire
mesh panel filters are standard in one of the
four configurations shown below.

RFS Series
B

RFSY Series
B

Drain

RFY Series

Drain

RF Series

Drain

Drain

125#/150#
ANSI Flange
Drilling

Filter
Access
Doors

Filter
Access
Doors

Filter
Access
Doors

125#/150#
ANSI Flange
Drilling

125#/150#
ANSI Flange
Drilling

D C

D C

D C

Filter
Access
Doors

Y
125#/150#
ANSI Flange
Drilling

Noise Attenuation

Part Numbers (Standard with Wire Mesh Elements)

Attenuation, dB

Octave Band Center


Frequency, Hz

28
29
29
28
26
25
24
23

63
125
250
500
1,000
2,000
4,000
8,000

RF Series

RFY Series

RFS Series

Model

Part Number

Model

Part Number

Model

Part Number

RF-6
RF-8
RF-10
RF-12
RF-14
RF-16
RF-18
RF-20
RF-22
RF-24
RF-26
RF-28
RF-30

42-106-AA
42-108-AA
42-110-AA
42-112-AA
42-114-AA
42-116-AA
42-118-AA
42-120-AA
42-122-AA
42-124-AA
42-126-AA
42-128-AA
42-130-AA

RFY-6
RFY-8
RFY-10
RFY-12
RFY-14
RFY-16
RFY-18
RFY-20
RFY-22
RFY-24
RFY-26
RFY-28
RFY-30

42-206-AA
42-208-AA
42-210-AA
42-212-AA
42-214-AA
42-216-AA
42-218-AA
42-220-AA
42-222-AA
42-224-AA
42-226-AA
42-228-AA
42-230-AA

RFS-6
RFS-8
RFS-10
RFS-12
RFS-14
RFS-16
RFS-18
RFS-20
RFS-22
RFS-24
RFS-26
RFS-28
RFS-30

43-106-AA
43-108-AA
43-110-AA
43-112-AA
43-114-AA
43-116-AA
43-118-AA
43-120-AA
43-122-AA
43-124-AA
43-126-AA
43-128-AA
43-130-AA

Refer to page 8.8 for filter element details.

Model

Nom.
Cap.
CFM

RF/RFY/RFS-6 1,050
RF/RFY/RFS-8 1,875
RF/RFY/RFS-10 2,950
RF/RFY/RFS-12 4,250
RF/RFY/RFS-14 5,600
RF/RFY/RFS-16 7,500
RF/RFY/RFS-18 9,500
RF/RFY/RFS-20 11,500
RF/RFY/RFS-22 14,000
RF/RFY/RFS-24 16,500
RF/RFY/RFS-26 20,000
RF/RFY/RFS-28 23,000
RF/RFY/RFS-30 26,000

6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30

24
24
30
36
36
42
42
48
48
54
54
60
66

C
RF

79
79

RFY

79
79
105 105
125 125
124 125
143 144
167 168
181 182
198 200
218 220
231 232
250 151
269 271

D
RFS

RFSY

RF

91
91
91
137
143

13
13
13
7
21
21
26
27
27

27

86
86
112
132
131
150
174
190
207
227
240
259
278

163
192
206
230
250
268
288
307

RFY

RFS

95 15
83
95 15
83
18
109 121
21
129 141
21
129 147
148 166 24
28
172 196
28
187 211
204 235
31
224 255
31
34
237 273

37
256 292
276 312
115

Min.

Y
Min.

Weight
Number and Size
of Filter Openings RF, RFY RFS

9
9
11
13
14
16
17
19
20
22
24
26
27

23
23
34
40
39
45
56
56
60
66
72
78
77

1, 20!25!2
2, 20!25!2
2, 20!25!2
4, 20!25!2
4, 20!25!2
6, 20!25!2
8, 20!25!2
8, 20!25!2
12, 20!25!2
12, 20!25!2
12, 20!25!2
18, 20!25!2
18, 20!25!2

Nominal capacity is based on exit velocity of approximately 5,400 ft/min. Filter element capacity may be greater, but this is unrelated to unit capacity.

400
510
850
1,220
1,280
1,950
2,170
2,900
3,090
3,900
4,160
5,360
5,460

450
530
920
1,260
1,340
2,070
2,290
3,000
3,360
4,190
4,470
5,760
6,970

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FASH Series

For centrifugal compressors,


blowers, and gas turbines.

Absolute Filter

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10

Filters and
Rotary
Positive
Blower Silencers
Filter-Silencers

8.6

Noise Attenuation
The FASH Series Absolute Filter-Silencer
represents the ultimate high-efficiency air
filtration for industrial applications. The unit
uses first- and second-stage elements,
having a combined depth of 20", to provide
exceptional efficiency on ultra-fine
particulates and a large surface area for low
flow resistance and high dirt-retention
capacity. Filtration efficiency is 99.97% on
particles 0.3 microns.
Instead of a conventional gasket seal, the
FASH utilizes a unique fluid seal for the final
filter. A channel on the downstream side of the
P-12F final filter holds a stable silicon gel fluid.
The frame has a projecting tongue which is
immersed in the fluid. The result is a 100%
bypass-free system.

The FASH features an integral silencing


section for a moderate degree of noise
attenuation. The unit is constructed of
heavy-duty steel sheet and plate, welded
throughout, making it a rugged, long-lasting,
trouble-free air filtering component.
All models are equipped with removable
weatherhoods, pressure tap, and flanges
drilled to match 125/150 lb ANSI
specifications. Inside and outside surfaces
are primed and given a finish coat of
enamel paint.

Attenuation, dB

Octave Band Center


Frequency, Hz

2
3
4
5
8
13
14
13

63
125
250
500
1,000
2,000
4,000
8,000

Suitable mounting legs may be fitted in the


field, or quoted upon application.

For economy, the filters are staged, so that


the less expensive pre-filter roughing pad
and primary filter can be changed more
frequently than the final filter. Under typical
conditions, the pre-filter will require
replacement about once a year, while the
final filter may provide two to three years
of service. Specification details for the P-8
pre-filter and P-12F final filter can be found
on page 8.7.

125#/150#
ANSI Flange
Drilling

A
E

Model

Part Number

Nom. Cap.
CFM

FASH-10-4
FASH-12-4
FASH-14-4
FASH-14-8
FASH-16-8
FASH-18-8
FASH-20-8
FASH-20-12
FASH-24-12
FASH-24-16
FASH-30-16
FASH-30-24
FASH-36-24
FASH-42-36
FASH-48-48

40-510-AA
40-412-AA
40-314-AA
40-514-AA
40-416-AA
40-418-AA
40-320-AA
40-520-AA
40-424-AA
40-524-AA
40-330-AA
40-530-AA
40-336-AA
40-342-AA
40-348-AA

2,750
4,000
5,400
5,400
7,000
8,900
11,000
11,000
16,000
16,000
20,500
20,500
35,500
48,000
63,000

10
12
14
14
16
18
20
20
24
24
30
30
36
42
48

25
25
25
40
40
40
40
61
61
50
50
76
76
76
101

32
32
32
42
42
42
42
50
50
52
52
62
62
72
78

32
32
32
42
42
42
42
50
50
52
52
62
62
72
78

55
55
55
61
61
61
61
69
69
75
75
85
85
95
101

Weight

Number of
Elements

3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
6

225
240
245
465
475
485
495
810
850
850
955
1,535
1,865
2,320
3,750

2
2
4
4
4
8
8
8
8
12
12
16
16
24
24

Nominal capacity is based on exit velocity of approximately 5,000 ft/min. Filter element capacity may be greater, but this is unrelated to unit capacity. 4" deep filter frames will
hold single elements or dual elements. Weights do not include the weight of the filter elements. Weight is measured with steel weatherhoods. Louvered weatherhoods reduce
weight by 7 lb per filter opening.

P-8 Series
Prefilter
For centrifugal compressors,
blowers, engines, and gas turbines.
For reciprocating compressors, contact
Universal AET for recommendations.

P-12F Series

10

Final Filter

Filters and
Rotary
Positive
Filter-Silencers
Blower Silencers

8.78.7

3 Subtract the second value from the


first to find the pressure drop across
the pre-filters.

Polyester Pad Replacement


Replace the polyester pad when visibly dirty.

P-8 Prefilter

Model

P-12F Final Filter

2 Measure the pressure drop with the P-8


pre-filters removed, but with the P-12F
final filters installed; subtract the value
measured at installation, when the final
filters were clean; if the difference is
more than 2", replace the final filters.
3 Subtract the second value from the first
to find the pressure drop across the prefilters. If the difference is more than 2",
replace the final filters.
P-8

P-12F

Seal

Sponge Neoprene
Gasket

Silicon Fluid Seal

Filter Media

Waterproof Glass

Waterproof Glass

Separators

Aluminum

Aluminum

Frame

16-Gauge
Galvanized Steel

16-Gauge
Galvanized Steel

Construction

Pleated Media
over Corrugated
Separators

Pleated Media
over Corrugated
Separators

Tools Needed
for Removal

Part Number
80-0457
Removal Tool
(Need 2)

Part Number
80-0457
Removal Tool
(Need 2)

Size

Pressure Drop,
Clean Filter

Pressure Drop,
Clean Filter

Part Number

Weight

P-8 Prefilter

81-0398
81-0400*

27

19!24!8

Individually tested and 0.6" water at 1,250 CFM


certified 85% efficient
by N.B.S. test

P-12F Final Filter

81-0429

47

19!24!11

Individually tested and 0.6" water at 1,250 CFM


certified 99.97%
efficient by D.O.P. test
for particle size
0.3 micron

* The polyester pad (part number 81-0400) is a 2" thick roughing filter that fits on the face of the P-8 prefilter. It may be purchased separately in cartons of 12 and should
be replaced when it is visibly dirty. Follow the service instructions for replacement.

7
6
5
4
3

1 Measure the pressure drop with all filters


installed and subtract the value
measured at installation, when the filters
were clean, to find the pressure drop
across both loaded filters.

2 Measure the pressure drop with the P-8


pre-filters removed, but the P-12F final
filters installed; this gives the pressure
drop across the final filters.

After the units have been in service and the


filters are loaded, determine whether the
filters need to be replaced as follows:

1 Measure the pressure drop with all


filters installed.

Filter Replacement

When new filters or filter-silencers are


installed, make the following two pressure
drop measurements and record the results
for future reference:

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P-8 and P-12F absolute filter elements


are not cleanable; they must be replaced
with new elements according to these
instructions.

For New UnitsMeasuring


Pressure Drop

Universal AET offers a wide range of sizes


and types of air filters and filter-silencers for
application on air-moving equipment and
internal combustion engines. This catalog
covers our standard off-the shelf models.
Most models are stocked for immediate
shipment. Special types and configurations,
as well as larger sizes that are not cataloged,
are quoted upon application to meet specific
requirements.

Filter Elements
Filter and Filter-Silencers

Easy to specify and order


When you work with Universal AET, you can
simply provide the flow conditions and
equipment manufacturers information, and
we can recommend a filter or filter-silencer
best suited for your application. Using your
information, we can prepare a comprehensive
technical proposal and price quotation.

W-2

DD-2

P-11

10

Filters and
Rotary
Positive
Blower Silencers
Filter-Silencers

8.8

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P-5

W-2

DD-2

P-11

P-5

P-5EC

Galvanized
Steel

Galvanized
Steel

Aluminized
Steel

Steel

Epoxy-Coated
Steel

Media

Crimped
Galvanized Steel
Wire Mesh

Felted Synthetic
(Polyester)

Paper

Paper

Paper

Dry or Treated

Oil-Free Adhesive

Dry

Dry

Dry

Dry

Soap or
Solvent Wash

Compressed Air
or Soap Wash

Compressed Air

Compressed Air

Compressed Air

Frame Material

Cleaning

Resistance
Filter
Type

Available
Sizes

Part
Number

Weight

Rated
Flow
(CFM)

Media
Surface
Area (ft2)

W-2-50
W-2-10
W-2-20
W-2-30
W-2-40
DD-2-50
DD-2-10
DD-2-20
DD-2-30
DD-2-40
P-11

12!12!2
16!20!2
16!25!2
20!20!2
20!25!2
12!12!2
16!20!2
16!25!2
20!20!2
20!25!2
20!25!2

81-0410
81-0162
81-0163
81-0164
81-0165
81-0411
81-0170
81-0171
81-0172
81-0173
81-0326

5
9
10
10
12
4
7
8
8
10
8

360
800
1,000
1,000
1,250
360
800
1,000
1,000
1,250
1,250

1.0
2.2
2.8
2.8
3.5
1.7
3.7
4.6
4.6
5.7
94.0

P-5

5 dia.! 6.68 long

81-0317*

105

6.7

P-5EC5

5 dia.! 6.68 long

81-0421*

105

6.7

Efficiency

Initial
Resistance
at Rated
Flow (in. of H20)

93% on 10 microns

0.08

99% on 10 microns

0.31

99.5% overall
99% on 10 microns
75% on 2 microns
99.5% overall
99% on 10 microns
75% on 2 microns
99.5% overall
99% on 10 microns
75% on 2 microns

0.44

0.83

0.83

*48 filters per case.


For dry filters, cleaning instructions are included with each unit. Filter types DD-2 and W-2 are available with stainless steel or aluminum frames. Type W-2 is available with
stainless steel or aluminum media.

CCS/CS Series
Filter-Silencers

CCF/CF Series

CCF Series (with weatherhood)

CF Series (with top plate)

Performance Benefits

Part Numbers
Pipe Size

CCS

CS

34-K50-TT*
34-K70-TT*
34-K01-TT*
34-K21-TT*
34-K15-TT*
34-K02-TT*
34-K25-TT*
34-K03-TT*
34-K35-TT*
34-K04-TT*
34-K04-AA*
34-K05-TT*
34-K05-AA*
34-K06-AA*
34-K08-AA*
34-K10-AA*
34-K12-AA*
34-K14-AA*
34-K16-AA*

34-M50-TT*
34-M70-TT*
34-M01-TT*
34-M21-TT*
34-M15-TT*
34-M02-TT*
34-M25-TT*
34-M03-TT*
34-M35-TT*
34-M04-TT*
34-M04-AA*
34-M05-TT*
34-M05-AA*
34-M06-AA*
34-M08-AA*
34-M10-AA*
34-M12-AA*
34-M14-AA*
34-M16-AA*

1
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
8
10
12
14
16

CCF

CF

Sizes "1" Use CCS or CS Series

34-L21-TT*
34-L15-TT*
34-L02-TT*
34-L25-TT*
34-L03-TT*
34-L35-TT*
34-L04-TT*
34-L04-AA*
34-L05-TT*
34-L05-AA*
34-L06-AA*
34-L08-AA*
34-L10-AA*
34-L12-AA*
34-L14-AA*
34-L16-AA*

34-N21-TT*
34-N15-TT*
34-N02-TT*
34-N25-TT*
34-N03-TT*
34-N35-TT*
34-N04-TT*
34-N04-AA*
34-N05-TT*
34-N05-AA*
34-N06-AA*
34-N08-AA*
34-N10-AA*
34-N12-AA*
34-N14-AA*
34-N16-AA*

*Specify P at end of part number for unit with pleated paper elements, F for pleated felt or W for wire mesh.
Refer to page 8.11 for filter element details.

Durability
Weatherhoods for CCF and CCS sizes
2" through 5" are rugged blue ABS
composite material that may be painted.
All other components are carbon steel
construction with a high-quality semigloss enamel finish.
High Performance
Unique design options, combined with
the latest manufacturing techniques,
ensure optimum performance and long
life even under demanding conditions.
Functional
Choice of filter only or filter-silencer.
Easy to Maintain
Removable lightweight weatherhood (CCS
and CCF) or removable top plate (CS and
CF) for easy access to the filter element.
Versatile
Interchangeable element options for
desired filtration characteristics in the
same housing.

8
7
6
5
4
3
2

The CCF and CF series filters are highquality air filters without a silencing section.
The CCF has a removable weatherhood, and
the CF has a removable top plate. Our CCS
and CS intake filter-silencers have
a built-in silencing section. The CCS
features a removable weatherhood, and the
CS has a removable top plate for easy
access to the filter element.

Universal AETs cartridge


filters and filter-silencers offer highperformance filtration and silencing in
a convenient, economical cartridge
configuration. Choose from four standard
models for pipe sizes ranging from " to 16"
and for flow capacities ranging from 15 to
7,700 CFM. Three types of filter element
mediapleated paper, pleated felt, or wire
meshare available to suit your application.

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CS Series (with top plate)

CCS Series (with weatherhood)

10

Filters

Filters and
Rotary
Positive
Filter-Silencers
Blower Silencers

8.98.9

CCS/CS Series
Filter-Silencers

CCF/CF Series
Filters

10

Filters and
Rotary
Positive
Blower Silencers
Filter-Silencers

8.10

Pressure Drop, All Models

Attenuation, dB

Octave Band Center


Frequency, Hz

Pressure Drop
(in. of H20)

Percentage of
Rated Flow

5
8
10
12
14
14
14
14

63
125
250
500
1,000
2,000
4,000
8,000

0.7
1.6
2.8
4.4
6.3

50%
75%
100%
125%
150%

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Noise Attenuation, CCS/CS

P
(size)

1
1
1
2
2
3
3
4 (NPT)
4 (flanged)
5 (NPT)
5 (flanged)
6
8
10
12
14
16

Rated
Flow
Cap.
(CFM)

15
22
35
60
75
120
190
275
375
500
500
750
750
1,100
2,200
3,000
4,300
5,900
7,700

8.00
8.00
8.00
9.00
9.00
9.00
13.44
13.44
13.44
13.44
13.44
13.44
13.44
18.00
20.00
24.00
24.00
30.00
30.00

3.13
3.13
3.13
3.50
3.50
3.50
6.75
6.75
6.75
6.75
6.75
6.75
6.75
9.50
18.00
11.50
11.50
15.44
15.44

N
CCF

CCS

6.00 Use

6.00 CCS

6.00 Series
6.50

6.50

6.50

10.00 1.00 1.00


10.00 1.00 1.00
10.00 1.13 1.13
10.00 1.13 1.13
10.00 4.00 3.00
10.00 1.81 1.81
10.00 4.00 3.00
14.00 4.00 3.00
14.00 4.00 3.00
18.00 4.00 3.00
18.00 4.00 3.00
24.00 4.00 3.00
24.00 4.00 3.00

L
CF

CS

Use
CS
Series

1.00
1.00
1.13
1.13
3.00
1.81
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00

1.00
1.00
1.13
1.13
4.00
1.81
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.00

CCF

CCS

6.50
Use
6.50
CCS
Series 6.50
3.50
7.88
3.50
7.88
3.50
7.88
7.50 17.69
7.50 17.69
7.63 17.69
7.63 17.69
10.50 19.63
8.38 18.25
10.50 19.56
13.31 25.25
21.88 33.88
15.38 29.25
15.38 29.25
19.38 36.25
19.38 36.25

Approx. Weight with Paper Elements


CF

Use
CS
Series
3.50
3.50
3.50
7.13
7.13
7.25
7.25
10.13
8.00
10.13
12.75
21.38
14.19
14.19
18.25
18.25

CS

CCF

6.50 Use
6.50 CCS
6.50 Series
7.88
9
7.88
9
7.88
8
17.31
11
17.31
10
17.31
13
17.31
12
19.25
14
17.88
12
19.13
16
24.75
31
33.38
43
28.13
52
28.13
64
35.06
97
35.06 101

CCS

CF

CS

7
7
7
10
10
10
19
18
20
19
21
19
23
43
56
83
91
143
145

Use
CS
Series

7
7
7
9
9
8
18
17
19
18
20
18
22
35
43
67
75
121
123

5
5
5
10
9
12
11
13
11
15
23
30
41
48
75
79

All models have a " FNPT tap for installation of a gauge or manometer to monitor pressure drop. Sizes " through 3" are standard with female pipe thread connection
(FNPT). Sizes 4" and 5" are available with female threads or flanges. Please specify threaded or flanged when you order 4" and 5" sizes. Sizes 6" through 16" are standard
with 150# ANSI drilled plate flanges. Rated capacity is based upon exit velocity of approximately 5,500 ft/min. If pressure drop allowance permits, capacity may be increased
by as much as 50%.

CCS/CS/CCF/CF
Filter Elements

Filters and
Rotary
Positive
Filter-Silencers
Blower Silencers

8.11
8.11

Service Instructions
Because of the low cost of the paper
element, it is generally treated as a
consumable and replaced when dirty.
However, depending on customer
preference, the paper element may be
cleaned with compressed air and reused.
Compressed Air Cleaning
Carefully direct compressed air (100 PSI
maximum) through the dry element,
opposite the normal direction of flow. After
cleaning, inspect carefully for holes or
cracks. If damaged, replace element.

P
(Nom.)

1
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16

Service Instructions
Pleated felt elements may be cleaned with
compressed air (as described for paper
elements) or water and reused.
Water Cleaning
Rap gently to dislodge accumulated dirt,
soak thoroughly approximately 15 minutes
in warm water and mild detergent. Rinse
thoroughly under low pressure water. Air
drydo not dry with compressed air. After
cleaning, inspect carefully for holes or
cracks. If damaged, replace element.

Replacement Element Part Number


Paper

Felt

Wire Mesh

81-0470
81-0470
81-0470
81-0471
81-0471
81-0471
81-1063, 81-0472 (old)
81-1063, 81-0472 (old)
81-1063
81-1063
81-1063, 81-0474 (old)
81-0475
81-0475 (2)
81-1163
81-1163
81-1164
81-1164

81-1202
81-1202
81-1202
81-1203
81-1203
81-1203
81-1205, 81-1204 (old)
81-1205, 81-1204 (old)
81-1205
81-1205
81-1205, 81-1206 (old)
81-1207
81-1207 (2)
81-1209
81-1209
81-1210
81-1210

81-1035
81-1035
81-1035
81-1036
81-1036
81-1036
81-1038, 81-1037 (old)
81-1038, 81-1037 (old)
81-1038
81-1038
81-1038, 81-1039 (old)
81-1040
81-1040, (2) 81-1199 (old)
81-1200
81-1200
81-1201
81-1201

Service Instructions
New elements are delivered pre-treated with
Universal AETs oil-free adhesive. See the
back page for details. For best efficiency,
wire mesh elements must be retreated after
each cleaning. Spray the element on both
sides with Universal Oil-Free Adhesive, P/N
81-0323, following the directions on the
container. For oil treatment, dip the element
in SAE 3050 motor oil and drain thoroughly
before using.
Cleaning
To clean wire mesh elements, wash in
solvent or warm water and detergent in a
container large enough for complete
immersion of element. Rinse completely,
drain, and either air dry or use compressed
air. After cleaning and drying, retreat the
element with oil-free adhesive or oil as
described.

4
3

Specifications
Galvanized wire-mesh media
corrugated construction.
May be cleaned and reused indefinitely.
Wire mesh elements are considered
roughing filters and are not
recommended for applications which
require efficient filtration of fine particles.
Approximate efficiency: 93% on 10
microns. Efficiency will vary with
element oil or adhesive coverage.
Maximum operating temperature:
200F for " through 16" with oil-free
adhesive (flash point of adhesive is
235F) and 300F for " through 16"
without adhesive.

Wire Mesh Element

Specifications
Durable polyester felt mediapleated.
Oven-cured plastisol end caps with
molded sealing beads (larger elements
for pipe sizes 10", 12", 14", and 16" have
metal end caps with closed cell rubber
gaskets).
Media efficiency: 99% on 10 microns.
Maximum operating temperature: 200F
for units with " through 8" pipe sizes,
250F for units with 10" through 18" pipe
sizes using elements with metal end caps.

Pleated Felt Element

Specifications
High-quality industrial grade filter
paperpleated and oven-cured during
production.
Oven-cured plastisol end caps with
molded sealing beads.
Media efficiency: 99.5% on 2 microns;
97% on 1 micron.
Maximum operating temperature: 200F
for units with " through 16" pipe sizes.

See pages 1.11.3 for ordering information | www.universalAET.com

Pleated Paper Element

10

Three types of filter elements are available


for Universals cartridge filters and filtersilencers. Pleated paper elements provide
the highest efficiency and are considered
standard. Pleated felt and wire mesh
elements are available for less demanding
service with respect to efficiency. The three
types of elements are completely
interchangeable and will fit all CCS, CS, CF
or CCF filter housings.

Universal AETs ILF and ILFS Series of inline air filters are designed to withstand the
demanding requirements of pressure and
vacuum applications. Choose from ten
standard sizes ranging from 3" to 18" and
flow capacities ranging from 275 to 9,700
CFM. Three types of filter element media
pleated paper, pleated felt, or wire mesh
are available to suit your application.

ILF/ILFS Series
In-line Filters

10

Filters and
Rotary
Positive
Blower Silencers
Filter-Silencers

8.12

ILFS Series

ILF Series

Lift
Handle

Removable
Top Plate

Lift
Handle

Filter Element

" Pressure Tap

R
Y

" Pressure Tap

" NPT Drain


K

R
K

inlet

" NPT Drain

Filter Element

C inlet
P

Removable
Top Plate

See pages 1.11.3 for ordering information | www.universalAET.com

Durable Construction

Customize to Your Application

Carbon steel construction with


a high-quality blue enamel finish.
Easily removable top plate for access to
the filter element.
ASME Code construction and special
materials, such as stainless steel,
are available.

Model

Part Number

P
(nom.)

ILF-3
ILF-4
ILF-5
ILF-6
ILF-8
ILF-10
ILF-12
ILF-14
ILF-16
ILF-18
ILFS-3
ILFS-4
ILFS-5
ILFS-6
ILFS-8
ILFS-10
ILFS-12
ILFS-14
ILFS-16
ILFS-18

34-A03-TT*
34-A04-AA*
34-A05-AA*
34-A06-AA*
34-A08-AA*
34-A10-AA*
34-A12-AA*
34-A14-AA*
34-A16-AA*
34-A18-AA*
34-B03-TT*
34-B04-AA*
34-B05-AA*
34-B06-AA*
34-B08-AA*
34-B10-AA*
34-B12-AA*
34-B14-AA*
34-B16-AA*
34-B18-AA*

3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18

14
14
14
16
18
22
22
28
30
30
14
14
14
16
20
24
24
30
36
36

24
24
25
28
39
35
37
41
43
43
23
23
23
27
35
34
37
44
48
52

15
15
16
18
28
22
23
27
28
29
5
5
5
6
7
8
10
11
12
13

Designed for application requirements.


Optional design features for special
production and assembly conditions
are available.
Choose an ILF model for
an L-configuration or an ILFS
for opposed connections.
Interchangeable paper, felt, or wire mesh
elements, for desired filtration
characteristics in a single housing.
Built-in taps for pressure gauges.

Weight
(est.)

Rated
Cap.
(CFM)

Number of
Bolts

27
27
28
34
45
42
44
52
55
57
29
29
29
36
44
44
47
58
62
66

20
20
20
22
24
28
28
34
36
36
20
20
20
22
26
30
30
36
42
42

11
11
11
12
13
15
15
18
19
19
11
11
11
12
14
16
16
19
24
24

100
110
120
120
140
295
315
450
500
505
115
125
130
170
245
365
395
605
895
945

275
500
750
1,100
1,920
3,000
4,300
5,900
7,700
9,700
275
500
750
1,100
1,920
3,000
4,300
5,900
7,700
9,700

8
8
8
8
8
12
12
12
12
12
8
8
8
8
8
12
12
12
12
12

The C dimension is clearance required to remove elements. Non-ASME code construction is suitable for 15" PSI maximum working pressure or 20" Hg operating vacuum.
Estimated weight does not include elements. Size 3" is standard with male pipe thread connection (MNPT). Sizes 4" through 18" are standard with 125/150 lb ANSI drilled plate
flanges. Rated capacity is based upon flow velocity of approximately 5,500 ft/min. If pressure drop allowance permits, capacity may be increased by as much as 50%. Refer to
page 8.14 for filter element details.
*Specify P at end of part number for unit with pleated paper elements, F for pleated felt or W for wire mesh.

ILFV Series

Filter Elements
Universals Filter Restriction Gauge provides
a convenient, accurate means of monitoring
filter pressure drop as the filter element
becomes increasingly loaded with dirt.
In-line air filters are standard with threaded
connections for directly mounting the gauge.
See p. 9.15 for a complete description.

Universal AETs new ILFV Series of


in-line air filters are designed especially for
vacuum applications as an economical
alternative to our ILF Series. Choose from
ten standard pipe sizes ranging from 2" to
14" and flow capacities ranging from 120 to
5,900 CFM. Two choices of filter element
mediapleated paper or pleated feltare
available to suit your specific application.

Model

Part Number

ILFV-2
ILFV-2

34-D02-TT*
34-D25-TT*
34-D03-TT*
34-D04-TT*
34-D05-AA*
34-D06-AA*
34-D08-AA*
34-D10-AA*
34-D12-AA*
34-D14-AA*

ILFV-3
ILFV-4
ILFV-5
ILFV-6
ILFV-8
ILFV-10
ILFV-12
ILFV-14

P
(nom.)

2
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14

14
14
14
14
18
18
24
24
30
30

9
9
9
9
12
20
13
22
17
30

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

6
6
6
6
7
12
8
13
10
17

Pleated paper elements offer the highest


efficiency and are considered standard
for the ILFV series units. Pleated felt
elements are also available for less
demanding service. Both element types
are completely interchangeable and will
fit in any ILFV housing.

Weight
(est.)

Rated Cap.
(CFM)

7
7
7
7
10
10
11
11
15
15

10
10
10
10
12
12
15
15
18
18

18
19
20
21
50
65
90
125
160
205

120
190
275
500
750
1,100
2,200
3,000
4,300
5,900

All models have a " FNPT tap for installation of a gauge or manometer to monitor pressure drop. The C dimension is clearance required to remove elements. Non-ASME
code construction is suitable for 15" Hg vacuum. Not applicable for pressure applications. Rated capacity is based upon flow velocity of approximately 5500 ft/min.
If pressure drop allowance permits, capacity may be increased by as much as 50%. Flange connections are drilled per ANSI standard for each size. Sizes 2" through 4" are
standard with male pipe threaded inlet and outlet fitting (MNPT). Sizes 5" through 14" are standard with plate flanges drilled to ANSI standards (dashed lines on sketch).
Weight does not include filter elements. Refer to page 8.14 for filter element details.
*Specify P at the end of part number for paper element or F for synthetic felt.

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10

Vacuum Service In-line Air Filters

Filters and
Rotary
Positive
Filter-Silencers
Blower Silencers

8.13
8.13

Filter Elements
ILF/ILFS Series
P
(nom.)

10

Filters and
Rotary
Positive
Blower Silencers
Filter-Silencers

8.14

3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18

Replacement Element Part Number


Paper

Felt

81-1063
81-1063
81-1063
81-0475
81-0475 (2)
81-1163
81-1163
81-1164
81-1164
81-1164

81-1205
81-1205
81-1205
81-1207
81-1207 (2)
81-1209
81-1209
81-1210
81-1210
81-1210

Wire Mesh

81-1038
81-1038
81-1038
81-1040
81-1040 (2)
81-1200
81-1200
81-1201
81-1201
81-1201

See pages 1.11.3 for ordering information | www.universalAET.com

ILFV Series
P
(nom.)

2
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14

Replacement Element Part Number


Paper

Felt

Wire Mesh

81-1063
81-1063
81-1063
81-1063
81-0475
81-0475 (2)
81-1163
81-1163 (2)
81-1164
81-1164 (2)

81-1205
81-1205
81-1205
81-1205
81-1207
81-1207 (2)
81-1209
81-1209 (2)
81-1210
81-1210 (2)

Oil Free Adhesive

81-0323

This is an oil-free product developed for use on viscous


impingement type filters. It is a substitute for applications that do
not permit oil wetting of the filter elements, such as oil-free
compressors. Universal Oil-Free Adhesive is available in 13 oz.
aerosol spray cans.

Filter Restriction Gauge

81-1234

The Filter Restriction Gauge provides a convenient, accurate


means of monitoring filter pressure drops as the filter element
becomes increasingly loaded with dirt. Cartridge Filters and Filter
silencers are standard with threaded connections for direct
mounting of the gauge.

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