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

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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