Poultry Hatchery Vacuum System

Posted on September 19, 2023

Hatcheries frequently use positive displacement vacuum pumps for conveying eggshells and other parts throughout their facilities. This vacuum package, in our V2 configuration, will be used in conjunction with an air/water separator.

  • Roots 59 URAI-DSL Positive Displacement Rotary Blower
  • VersaBase 567 with Integral Belt Guard and associated brackets for accessory mounting
  • Motor, 25 HP, TEFC, Premium Efficiency, 1800 RPM, 1.15 SF, 575 Volts, 3 Phase 60 Hz
  • Motor Slide Base, Double Adjusting
  • Drive, V-Belt, minimum service factor of 1.4
  • Inlet Inline Filter, Solberg CSL, 6″, Wire Mesh Element
  • Discharge Silencer, 5″, Chamber-Absorptive Type, Universal SD-4
  • Discharge Flex Connector, 4″, Silicone Impregnated Fiberglass
  • Relief Valve, Vacuum, Spring Type, Kunkle 215V. 2.5″, Set at 14″Hgg
  • Vacuum Gauge, 2.5″ Dia., 30-0 inHgg, Liquid Filled, Snubber & Gauge Cock
  • Mechanical Run Test @ Design Conditions
V2 hatchery vacuum system
V2 hatchery vacuum blower system
V2 package outline

Operating Conditions:

  • Inlet Volume: 681 ACFM (352 SCFM)
  • Site Elevation: 500′
  • Barometric Pressure: 14.4 PSIA
  • Inlet Temperature: 100°F
  • Inlet Pressure Drop: 0.1 psi
  • Inlet Vacuum: 12 “Hgg
  • Discharge Pressure Drop: 0.2 PSI
  • Discharge Pressure: 14.4 PSIA
  • Blower Differential Pressure: 6.2 psi (84% of maximum)

Performance Data:

  • Design Speed: 2528 RPM (89% of maximum)
  • Shaft Power: 23.1 BHP
  • Discharge Temperature: 239°F
  • Differential Temperature: 139°F (62 % of maximum)
  • Discharge Volume: 490 ACFM
  • Estimated Noise Level: 92 dBa at 3 feet

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Brent Bridgeman

With nearly 20 years in the blower industry and dual degrees in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, Brent is a key resource at pdblowers, expertly selecting equipment to meet customers' unique challenges.

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