When water is chosen as the heat carrier, all metal elements of the heating system gradually rust. Pipelines are the first to suffer. Corrosion also destroys metal structures, it is also dangerous because rust fragments exfoliate and clog the heating system. In addition, particles of sludge, dirt, sand, etc. clog the system. Therefore, special cleaning is required, and for this, mud collectors for heating systems are installed.
Destination
These devices are designed to clean the coolant from medium and large suspended particles in hot water, heating and ventilation equipment.
Design Features
Muds for heating systems outwardly represent a pipeline expansion unit with water filtration with a special mesh and a change in its direction. Under the grid, cutoff, precipitation and subsequent accumulation of medium and large suspended particles are carried out.
Mud collectors must be mounted in such a way that free access for cleaning and inspection is provided. In most cases, they are installed at the control points of the transformer substation and the entrances to the building.
Varieties
Depending on the installation method, type of attachment and design, this equipment can be presented in the following options:
- Flanged.
- With threaded connection.
- Subscriber.
- Horizontal.
- Vertical.
The design and device of the filter require a removable pipe or bottom to remove filtered fragments, as well as a valve for draining air and coolant.
Specifications
| Muds for heating systems | |||||||||
| Conditional pass, Du | Mass | Conditional pressure | DH | DH1 | DH2 | H | H1 | h | L |
| 32mm | 201, 9 kg | 1.6 MPa | 159mm | 32mm | 32mm | 1120 mm | 1168mm | 700mm | 850mm |
| 40mm | 16, 3 kg | 1.6 MPa | 159mm | 40mm | 45mm | 360mm | 406mm | 260mm | 345mm |
| 50mm | 19, 4 kg | 1.6 MPa | 159mm | 57mm | 57mm | 410mm | 456 mm | 290mm | 365mm |
| 65mm | 29, 4kg | 1.6 MPa | 219mm | 76mm | 89 mm | 490 mm | 534mm | 340mm | 425mm |
| 80mm | 33, 5kg | 1.6 MPa | 219mm | 89 mm | 108mm | 525 mm | 569mm | 375mm | 425mm |
| 100 mm | 62, 2kg | 1.6 MPa | 325mm | 108mm | 133mm | 620 mm | 662mm | 450mm | 525mm |
| 125mm | 70, 4 kg | 1.6 MPa | 325mm | 133mm | 159mm | 690mm | 732 mm | 470mm | 525mm |
| 150mm | 118kg | 1.6 MPa | 426mm | 159mm | 194mm | 875mm | 928mm | 550 mm | 650mm |
| 200mm | 266, 7 kg | 1.6 MPa | 530mm | 219mm | 273mm | 1105mm | 1163 mm | 700mm | 850mm |
| 250mm | 266, 7 kg | 1.6 MPa | 530mm | 219mm | 273mm | 1105mm | 1163mm | 700mm | 850mm |
Conditions for normal operation
The condition for the normal functioning of the heating water filter is a gradual increase in hydraulic resistance in itaccording to the indicators of devices located before and after this equipment.
Passport
Another important point worth mentioning is the passport, which should be included in the delivery set of the mud sump. This document reflects the following important information about the device:
- Marking and scope of delivery.
- Manufacturer information.
- Compliance with GOST or TU.
- Operating instructions.
- Dimensions and specifications.
- Symbol, purpose and name.
Additional benefits
Mud liner helps save fuel. Using this water filter (photo below), you thereby protect the convective elements of the boilers - this, in turn, maintains their high efficiency and does not increase the volume of fuel. Accordingly, there is no excessive fuel consumption, which leads to impressive financial costs.
In addition, the mud filter allows you to change or pump up water in the heating system much less often, which also contributes to savings, since it does not require the consumption of reagents and excess electrical energy. The volume of coolant that is discharged into the sewerage system also decreases.
The cost of these devices may vary, depending on their type and size. The most common is a mesh water filter (photo below). On such equipment, the filter mesh is built into its body.
Working principle
The principle of operation of mud collectors of any type is carried out according to an extremely simple scheme:
- The coolant enters the pipe, after which it is directed inside the housing. Dirt particles settle to the bottom.
- Then water from the inside of the sump enters the filter installed in the outlet.
- After that, the purified coolant enters the pipelines of the heating system.
Purification of dirt particles occurs by removing the glass from the outlet pipe. The lower part of the body of the sump must be periodically cleaned of accumulated dirt. The dirt filter is connected to pipelines both with threads and with flanges.
Magnetic-type mud collectors are considered an excellent invention. Rust is attracted to the magnet, which in no way affects the intensity of the flow of water in the heating system. The particles caught by the magnet accumulate in specially designed places.
Due to the fact that sumps for heating systems do not change pressure, they can be used on the suction line of high-power pumping equipment. In this case, the magnet looks like a thin cylinder with a diameter of about 40 mm.
Some consumers doubt that the installation of a sump on the pipeline of the heating system is so important. For those who believe that the system will function perfectly without this device, it is worth saying that, of course, you can do without it. However, the service lifesystem will be significantly reduced due to pollution and other related factors. It will also reduce the efficiency of the heating system.
The advantages of this product are undeniable, especially when the operation of the heating system requires frequent cleaning of boilers and pipelines. Mud collectors also come to the rescue in the winter, when the heaters are not yet warm enough.
So, the advantages of a sump for heating systems are obvious. Moreover, its cost is relatively low. So do not think too much about whether to install a filter for the heating system. Of course, purchasing this product is much more profitable than fixing any breakdown or replacing system pipelines.
It is also worth considering the fact that, in addition to financial costs, interruptions in the operation of the heating system can bring a lot of worries.
With a mud trap, the system will function reliably, and most importantly, the likelihood of emergencies will decrease.
