EP0070483A1 - Device for the separation of gases in water-carrying systems - Google Patents

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EP0070483A1
EP0070483A1 EP82106194A EP82106194A EP0070483A1 EP 0070483 A1 EP0070483 A1 EP 0070483A1 EP 82106194 A EP82106194 A EP 82106194A EP 82106194 A EP82106194 A EP 82106194A EP 0070483 A1 EP0070483 A1 EP 0070483A1
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  • the invention relates to a device for separating gases from water-bearing systems, in particular heating systems.
  • the formation of gas cushions is often observed after some time, which can impair and even interrupt the water circuit, especially in higher radiators, as well as in places with slower flow.
  • the gas cushion formation reduces the circulation in the higher floors compared to the lower ones, which in many cases leads to higher flow temperatures being set in ignorance of the relationships in order to provide sufficient heating output in the higher floors make sure. This further promotes the formation of gas cushions.
  • the thermal efficiency of the entire system continues to decrease.
  • a known device of this type consists of a float housing with a ventilation opening in the housing cover which can be closed by a sealing member controlled by a float and a bottom opening which is delimited by an outwardly projecting cylindrical housing collar. It contains the actual valve with float, sealing element, actuator and two concentric channel systems, which have the task of continuously venting the associated water circuit automatically and without delay and without delay according to the amount of air generated during operation. (DE-PS 22 35 161).
  • the object of the invention is to provide an uncomplicated and high-efficiency device for separating gases from water-carrying systems, in particular heating systems. Movable parts are to be avoided.
  • the new device is also said to be largely insensitive to contamination from dirt particles, such as rust particles etc., which are inevitably carried in a heating water circuit.
  • the device is designed as a chamber having a vertical spatial axis and provided with vertical inlet and outlet connections and flowing through from bottom to top, in the interior of which an axially incident gas separation body is arranged.
  • a separator is advantageously obtained which has no moving parts, can be installed in risers and advantageously takes advantage of the inertia of the air bubbles and dirt particles to improve the separation efficiency.
  • the walls of the chamber form different flow cross-sections, which are initially expanded starting from the inlet nozzle and, preferably after a relatively short transition, in the area of the largest cross-section towards the outlet nozzle, again flow into a preferably funnel-shaped taper and that a catch bell is arranged in the area of the chamber which is expanded in this way and has an opening which is directed against the flow and which opens at its upper end into a venting duct leading to the outside, which has a gas outlet valve outside the chamber.
  • the flow cross section for the liquid in the lower region of the chamber is at least partially smaller than the cross section of the inlet connection. This advantageously results in the formation of expansion air bubbles. The deposition efficiency can be further improved in this way.
  • the chamber is a body formed by at least partially rotationally symmetrical walls with inlet and outlet connections arranged approximately in the axis of symmetry.
  • the advantage of this configuration is that a low-resistance flow system is created in this way, which does not significantly impede or adversely affect the circulation of the water. It is also advantageous that an inexpensive manufacture of the chamber is possible.
  • the ventilation channel is led out obliquely upwards out of the chamber and carries the catch bell at its lower end. In this way, a very uncomplicated configuration is achieved, which facilitates the manufacture of the device and thus influences the manufacturing costs very favorably.
  • the catch bell has a plate designed as a gas separation body, which is preferably flat and horizontal is trained.
  • the plate is a porous metal part, such as a fine-mesh screen fabric, metal cloth, sintered metal, metal wool or the like. is.
  • Such metal parts and materials, including brass, are commercially available and can be processed without difficulty.
  • the plate can also be a porous plastic part, which has the advantage that such material is completely immune to corrosion.
  • the catch bell is at least partially filled with gas-permeable material such as glass wool, glass wool, rock wool, stainless steel wool, granular free-flowing ceramic bodies, coarsely classified sand etc. and with a sieve cloth or the like. is closed.
  • gas-permeable material such as glass wool, glass wool, rock wool, stainless steel wool, granular free-flowing ceramic bodies, coarsely classified sand etc. and with a sieve cloth or the like. is closed.
  • gas-permeable material such as glass wool, glass wool, rock wool, stainless steel wool, granular free-flowing ceramic bodies, coarsely classified sand etc. and with a sieve cloth or the like.
  • the vertically flowed through chamber is at least partially cylindrical and forms a one-piece casting with the collecting bell and the ventilation duct.
  • the opening diameter of the collecting bell corresponds approximately to the inner thread diameter of the inlet connection. This results in an optimum between the size of the collecting bell and the possibility of manufacture.
  • annular space with parallel walls is formed between the wall of the vertically flowed through chamber and the collecting bell on the side opposite the ventilation duct. This results in a particularly favorable routing of the heating water flow with the smallest chamber dimensions.
  • the device according to the invention consists of the vertically arranged chamber 1, which in its lower area 4 has an inlet connection 2 for connection to the pipeline of the heating circuit, as well as an outlet connection 3 for further piping of the heating circuit in its upper area .
  • the chamber 1 has in its lower part 4 a funnel-shaped extension, which is followed by a transition 5 with an almost unchanged cross-sectional area, which merges in the flow direction into a funnel-shaped, conical taper 6, at the end of which the outlet connection 3 is attached.
  • the catch bell 7, which here has the shape of a funnel 8, which preferably projects into the region of the transition 5 of the chamber 1 with its downwardly open end 9.
  • the outlet channel 11 which has a ventilation line 12 which is led out of the chamber 1 at an angle and close to the side of the outlet connection 3.
  • the line 12 ends in a vertical end piece 13 with a connecting sleeve with an internal thread 14, into which a gas outlet 15, for example a vent valve of any type, is screwed in a gas-tight manner.
  • the outlet channel 11 advantageously simply carries the collecting bell 7. This is optionally closed in the region of its opening 9 with a membrane-like, gas-permeable gas collecting plate 16 which is made of a porous material for the passage of gas bubbles.
  • the gas trap plate 16 can also be made concave, as is shown by the lines 16 'indicated by dashed lines.
  • the concave design of the plate 16 advantageously favors the capture and collection of the gas bubbles 19.
  • FIG. 2 shows a further advantageous embodiment of the device.
  • the liquid has to pass through zones of different pressures and speeds in succession between the concentric gas collecting rings 16 "', 16" “, 16” “' on the underside of the actual gas collecting device 16". This also advantageously results in considerable relaxation of air bubbles. The newly formed bubbles are then separated in the subsequent calmed zones.

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1. Apparatus for the extraction of gases from water-conducting systems, which is constructed as a chamber (1) through which the flow moves upwardly, having a vertical axis and provided with vertical inlet and outlet connections (3), inside of which chamber an axial counterflow gas extractor member is arranged, whereby the walls of the chamber (1) form distinct flow sections which, emanating from the inlet connection (2), are firstly widened and, after a relatively short transition (5) in the area of the largest cross-section, taper off conically to the outlet connection (3), characterised in that in the broadened area of the chamber (1) a bell trap (7) is arranged with an opening directed against the current, which at the upper end (8) opens out into an air duct leading to the open air, which has a gas control valve (15) outside the chamber (1).

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Abscheiden von Gasen aus wasserführenden Systemen, insbesondere Heizungsanlagen.The invention relates to a device for separating gases from water-bearing systems, in particular heating systems.

In wasserführenden Systemen, insbesondere in Warmwasser-Heizungsanlagen, wird nach einiger Zeit vielfach eine Bildung von Gaspolstern beobachtet, die den Wasserkreis, vor allem in höher gelegenen Radiatoren, ebenso wie auch an Stellen mit verlangsamter Strömung, beeinträchtigen und sogar unterbrechen können. Insbesondere bei Heizungsanlagen, die mehrere Etagen versorgen, wird durch die Gaspolsterbildung die Zirkulation in den höher gelegenen Etagen gegenüber den tiefergelegenen verringert, was dann vielfach dazu führt, daß in Unwissenheit der Zusammenhänge höhere Vorlauftemperaturen eingestellt werden, um in den höher gelegenen Etagen eine genügende Heizleistung sicher zu stellen. Dadurch wird die Bildung von Gaspolstern noch weiter begünstigt. Der thermische Wirkungsgrad der Gesamtanlage sinkt weiter.In water-bearing systems, especially in hot water heating systems, the formation of gas cushions is often observed after some time, which can impair and even interrupt the water circuit, especially in higher radiators, as well as in places with slower flow. Especially in heating systems that supply several floors, the gas cushion formation reduces the circulation in the higher floors compared to the lower ones, which in many cases leads to higher flow temperatures being set in ignorance of the relationships in order to provide sufficient heating output in the higher floors make sure. This further promotes the formation of gas cushions. The thermal efficiency of the entire system continues to decrease.

Für das Auftreten von Luft in wasserführenden Systemen gibt es verschiedene Ursachen. Durch das auf und ab der Temperatur und des äußeren Luftdrucks, sowie durch Wasserverluste, entstehen zeitweise in den Anlagen Unterdrücke, wobei durch Absperr- und Entlüftungsventile, Pumpen etc. Luft eingesogen wird, auch wenn diese vermeintlich dicht sind. Aus diesem Grund treten derartige Störungen für den Laien scheinbar willkürlich auf, ohne daß es in vielen Fällen eine andere Abhilfe gibt, als eine lästige häufige Entlüftung von Hand. Weiterhin wurde schließlich in letzter Zeit beobachtet, daß in Heizungsanlagen mit Kunststoffrohren eine kontinuierliche Diffusion von Luft durch die Wandungen der Kunststoffrohre in das Heizungswasser stattfindet und damit zur Bildung von Gasblasen führt, die entsprechend kontinuierlich entfernt werden müssen.There are various causes for the occurrence of air in water-bearing systems. Due to the up and down the temperature and the external air pressure, as well as water losses, negative pressures arise in the systems, whereby air is sucked in by shut-off and ventilation valves, pumps etc., even if they are supposed to be tight. For this reason, such disturbances appear to be arbitrary for the layperson, without in many cases there being no other remedy than an annoying frequent ventilation by hand. Furthermore, it has recently been observed that in heating systems with plastic pipes there is a continuous diffusion of air through the walls of the plastic pipes into the heating water and thus to the formation of Gas bubbles leads, which must be removed continuously accordingly.

Es ist schon seit längerem bekannt, in wasserführenden Systemen, insbesondere Heizungsanlagen, automatische Entlüftungseinrichtungen einzubauer. Eine bekannte Einrichtung dieser Art besteht aus einem Schwimmergehäuse mit einer Lüftungsöffnung im Gehäusedeckel, die von einem durch Schwimmer gesteuerten Dichtglied abschließbar ist und einer Bodenöffnung, die von einem nach außen vorstehenden zylindrischen Gehäusekragen begrenzt ist. Darin befindet sich das eigentliche Ventil mit Schwimmer, Dichtglied, Betätigungsstück und zwei konzentrischen Kanalsystemen, die die Aufgabe haben, den damit in Verbindung stehenden Wasserkreislauf ohne Fremdeinwirkung und ohne Verzögerung automatisch und entsprechend der anfallenden Luftmenge während des Betriebes kontinuierlich zu entlüften. (DE-PS 22 35 161).It has long been known to install automatic ventilation devices in water-bearing systems, in particular heating systems. A known device of this type consists of a float housing with a ventilation opening in the housing cover which can be closed by a sealing member controlled by a float and a bottom opening which is delimited by an outwardly projecting cylindrical housing collar. It contains the actual valve with float, sealing element, actuator and two concentric channel systems, which have the task of continuously venting the associated water circuit automatically and without delay and without delay according to the amount of air generated during operation. (DE-PS 22 35 161).

Bei dem bekannten Gerät ist die Vielzahl miteinander in Wirkungsverbindung stehender feinmechanischer Bauteile und deren kompliziertes Zusammenspiel nachteilig, weil hierdurch die Störanfälligkeit sehr groß wird. Nicht weniger als 3 verschiedene, miteinander zusammenwirkende Dichtungen sowie enge Kanäle unddurch Durchtritte sind vorgesehen, die bei der geringsten Verschmutzung den Ausfall des Gerätes zur Folge haben.In the case of the known device, the large number of precision mechanical components that are connected to one another and their complicated interplay are disadvantageous because the susceptibility to malfunction is very high. No less than 3 different, interacting seals as well as narrow channels and passages are provided, which result in the failure of the device with the slightest contamination.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine unkomplizierte und mit hohem Wirkungsgrad arbeitende Vorrichtung zum Abscheiden von Gasen aus wasserführenden Systemen, insbesondere Heizungsanlagen, anzugeben. Dabei sollen beweglich ineinander geführte Teile vermieden werden. Auch soll die neue Vorrichtung weitgehend unempfindlich gegen Verschmutzung durch in einem Heizungs-Wasserkreislauf unvermeidlich mitgeführte Schmutzteilchen, wie Rostpartikel etc. sein.The object of the invention is to provide an uncomplicated and high-efficiency device for separating gases from water-carrying systems, in particular heating systems. Movable parts are to be avoided. The new device is also said to be largely insensitive to contamination from dirt particles, such as rust particles etc., which are inevitably carried in a heating water circuit.

Die Lösung der Aufgabe gelingt dadurch, daß die Vorrichtung als eine, eine vertikale Raumachse aufweisende und mit vertikalen Zu- und Ablaufstutzen versehene, von unten nach oben durchströmte Kammer ausgebildet ist, in deren Inneren ein axial angeströmter Gasabscheidungskörper angeordnet ist. So wird vorteilhaft ein Abscheider erhalten, der keine beweglichen Teile aufweist, in Steigleitungen eingebaut werden kann und vorteilhaft die Trägheit der Luftblasen und Schmutzteilchen zur Verbesserung des Abscheidewirkungsgrades ausnutzt.The object is achieved in that the device is designed as a chamber having a vertical spatial axis and provided with vertical inlet and outlet connections and flowing through from bottom to top, in the interior of which an axially incident gas separation body is arranged. In this way, a separator is advantageously obtained which has no moving parts, can be installed in risers and advantageously takes advantage of the inertia of the air bubbles and dirt particles to improve the separation efficiency.

In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, daß die Wände der Kammer unterschiedliche Strömungsquerschnitte bilden, die ausgehend vom Zulaufstutzen zunächst erweitert sind und, vorzugsweise nach relativ kurzem Übergang, im Bereich des größten Querschnitts zum Auslaßstutzen hin, wieder in eine vorzugsweise etwa trichterförmige Verjüngung auslaufen und daß in dem so erweiterten Bereich der Kammer eine Fangglocke mit einer der Strömung entgegen gerichteten Öffnung angeordnet ist, die an ihrem oberen Ende in einen ins Freie führenden Entlüftungskanal mündet, der außerhalb der Kammer ein Gasaustrittsventil aufweist.In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that the walls of the chamber form different flow cross-sections, which are initially expanded starting from the inlet nozzle and, preferably after a relatively short transition, in the area of the largest cross-section towards the outlet nozzle, again flow into a preferably funnel-shaped taper and that a catch bell is arranged in the area of the chamber which is expanded in this way and has an opening which is directed against the flow and which opens at its upper end into a venting duct leading to the outside, which has a gas outlet valve outside the chamber.

Mit dieser erfindungsgemäßen Ausgestaltung der Vorrichtung zum Abscheiden von Gasen aus wasserführenden Systemen ergeben sich eine Reihe von weiteren Vorteilen. So werden durch die sich in der Kammer ergebende Umlenkung mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit die im Wasserstrom mitgeführten oder im Gerät ausgeschiedenen Gasbläschen gefangen, wobei die Möglichkeit, daß diese an der Fangglocke vorbeiströmen, so gut wie ausgeschlossen ist. Denn der Volumenstrom, der durch den Einlaßstutzen axial und zentral in die Kammer eintritt, ist unmittelbar gegen die Öffnung der Fangglocke gerichtet, die damit ein Höchstmaß an Fangwirkung für die Luftbläschen ausübt. Dieser wird dadurch noch weiter unterstützt, daß die Kammer durch die Erweiterung der Strömungsquerschnitte vom Eintrittsstutzen bis zur Fangglocke eine Zone der Strömungsberuhigung schafft,die das übertreten von Gasbläschen aus dem Flüssigkeitsstrom in die Fangglocke erheblich begünstigt. Einen weiteren Vorteil bietet die Anordnung und Gestaltung der Fangglocke, die durch ihre großflächige, der Strömung entgegengerichtete Fangöffnung Gewähr dafür bietet, daß mit der Strömung in ihren Bereich eingetragene Gasbläschen zurückgehalten werden.With this embodiment of the device according to the invention for separating gases from water-carrying systems, there are a number of further advantages. Thus, the resulting deflection in the chamber very likely catches the gas bubbles carried in the water flow or excreted in the device, the possibility of these flowing past the collecting bell is virtually excluded. This is because the volume flow that enters the chamber axially and centrally through the inlet connection is directed directly against the opening of the collecting bell, which thus exerts a maximum degree of catching effect for the air bubbles. This is further supported in that the chamber by expanding the flow cross-sections from the inlet port to Catch bell creates a zone of flow calming, which significantly promotes the passage of gas bubbles from the liquid flow into the catch bell. A further advantage is provided by the arrangement and design of the collecting bell, which, due to its large-area catching opening opposing the flow, ensures that gas bubbles that have entered the area are retained with the flow.

In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, daß der Strömungsquerschnitt für die Flüssigkeit im unteren Bereich der Kammer zumindest teilweise kleiner als der Querschnitt des Zulaufstutzens ist. Hierdurch ergibt sich vorteilhaft, daß auch eine Entspannungsluftblasenbildung auftritt. So kann der Abscheidungswirkungsgrad weiter verbessert werden.In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that the flow cross section for the liquid in the lower region of the chamber is at least partially smaller than the cross section of the inlet connection. This advantageously results in the formation of expansion air bubbles. The deposition efficiency can be further improved in this way.

Eine weitere Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sieht vor, daß die Kammer ein von zumindest teil-rotationssymmetrischen Wänden gebildeter Körper mit etwa in der Symmetrieachse angeordneten Zu- und Ablaufstutzen ist. Der Vorteil dieser Ausgestaltung liegt darin, daß auf diese Weise ein wiederstandsarmes Strömungssystem geschaffen wird, das die Zirkulation des Wassers nicht erheblich behindert oder nachteilig beeinflußt. Weiterhin ist vorteilhaft, daß so eine kostengünstige Herstellung der Kammer möglich ist.Another embodiment of the invention provides that the chamber is a body formed by at least partially rotationally symmetrical walls with inlet and outlet connections arranged approximately in the axis of symmetry. The advantage of this configuration is that a low-resistance flow system is created in this way, which does not significantly impede or adversely affect the circulation of the water. It is also advantageous that an inexpensive manufacture of the chamber is possible.

Weiter ist vorgesehen, daß der Entlüftungskanal schräg nach oben aus der Kammer herausgeführt ist und an seinem unteren Ende die Fangglocke trägt. Hierdurch wird eine sehr unkomplizierte Ausgestaltung erreicht, die die Herstellung des Gerätes erleichtert und damit die Herstellungskosten sehr günstig beeinflußt.It is further provided that the ventilation channel is led out obliquely upwards out of the chamber and carries the catch bell at its lower end. In this way, a very uncomplicated configuration is achieved, which facilitates the manufacture of the device and thus influences the manufacturing costs very favorably.

In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, daß die Fangglocke eine als Gasabscheidungskörper ausgebildete Platte aufweist, die vorzugsweise eben und horizontal ausgebildet ist. Hierdurch kann die Fangwirkung der Fangglocke noch weiter gesteigert werden. Dabei ist weiterhin vorgesehen, daß die Platte ein poröses Metallteil, etwa engmaschiges Siebgewebe, Metalltuch, Sintermetall, Metallwolle o.ä. ist. Derartige Metallteile und Materialien, auch aus Messing, sind handelsüblich und können ohne Schwierigkeit verarbeitet werden. Gegebenenfalls kann die Platte aber auch ein poröses Kunststoffteil sein, was den Vorteil hat, daß solches Material gegenüber Korrosion völlig immun ist.In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that the catch bell has a plate designed as a gas separation body, which is preferably flat and horizontal is trained. As a result, the catch effect of the catch bell can be increased even further. It is also provided that the plate is a porous metal part, such as a fine-mesh screen fabric, metal cloth, sintered metal, metal wool or the like. is. Such metal parts and materials, including brass, are commercially available and can be processed without difficulty. If necessary, the plate can also be a porous plastic part, which has the advantage that such material is completely immune to corrosion.

In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, daß die Fangglocke wenigstens teilweise mit gasdurchlässigem Material wie Glaswolle, Glaswatte, Steinwolle, Edelstahlwolle, körnigen rieselfähigen Keramikkörpern, grobklassiertem Sand etc. gefüllt und mit einem Siebgewebe o.ä. verschlossen ist. Eine derartige Füllung der Fangglocke mit porösem Material ist einerseits gasdurchlässig und wirkt andererseits als Filter, so daß jegliche Verschmutzung eines der Vorrichtung nachgeschalteten Ventiles mit Sicherheit verhindert wird.In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that the catch bell is at least partially filled with gas-permeable material such as glass wool, glass wool, rock wool, stainless steel wool, granular free-flowing ceramic bodies, coarsely classified sand etc. and with a sieve cloth or the like. is closed. Such a filling of the collecting bell with porous material is on the one hand gas-permeable and on the other hand acts as a filter, so that any contamination of a valve downstream of the device is prevented with certainty.

In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, daß die vertikal durchströmte Kammer zumindest teilweise zylindrisch ausgebildet ist und mit der Fangglocke und dem Entlüftungskanal ein einstückiges Gußteil bildet. So ergibt sich eine vorteilhaft besonders kostengünstige und korrosionsarme Ausführung, die überraschenderweise trotz ihrer komplizierten Form einstückig herstellbar ist.In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that the vertically flowed through chamber is at least partially cylindrical and forms a one-piece casting with the collecting bell and the ventilation duct. This results in an advantageously particularly inexpensive and low-corrosion design which, surprisingly, can be produced in one piece despite its complicated shape.

Es ist dabei vorgesehen, daß der öffnungsdurchmesser der Fangglocke etwa dem Gewindeinnendurchmesser des Zulaufstutzens entspricht. So ergibt sich ein Optimum zwischen Fangglockengröße und Herstellmöglichkeit.It is provided that the opening diameter of the collecting bell corresponds approximately to the inner thread diameter of the inlet connection. This results in an optimum between the size of the collecting bell and the possibility of manufacture.

In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, daß zwischen der Wandung der vertikal durchströmten Kammer und der Fangglocke auf der dem Entlüftungskanal gegenüberliegenden Seite ein Ringraum mit parallelen Wänden ausgebildet ist. So ergibt sich eine besonders günstige Führung des Heizungswasserstromes bei kleinsten Kammerabmessungen.In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that an annular space with parallel walls is formed between the wall of the vertically flowed through chamber and the collecting bell on the side opposite the ventilation duct. This results in a particularly favorable routing of the heating water flow with the smallest chamber dimensions.

Die Erfindung wird in Zeichnungen in einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform gezeigt, wobei aus den Zeichnungen weitere vorteilhafte Einzelheiten der Erfindung entnehmbar sind.The invention is shown in drawings in a preferred embodiment, further advantageous details of the invention being apparent from the drawings.

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  • Fig. 1 eine Abscheidevorrichtung in mehrteiliger Ausführung mit frei umströmter Fangglocke und in
  • Fig. 2 eine Abscheidevorrichtung in mehrteiliger Ausführung mit verengten Durchströmungsquerschnitten im unteren Teil der Kammer.
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  • Fig. 1 is a separation device in a multi-part design with freely flowing catch bell and in
  • Fig. 2 shows a separation device in a multi-part design with narrow flow cross sections in the lower part of the chamber.

Wie die Fig. l zeigt, besteht das erfindungsgemäße Gerät aus der vertikal angeordneten Kammer 1, die in ihrem unteren Bereich 4 einen Eintrittsstutzen 2 zum Anschluß an die Rohrleitung des Heizkreislaufes, ebenso wie in ihrem oberen Bereich einen Austrittsstutzen 3 zur weiterführenden Rohrleitung des Heizkreislaufes besitzt. Die Kammer 1 weist in ihrem unteren Teil 4 eine trichterförmige Erweiterung auf, an die sich ein Übergang 5 mit nahezu unveränderter Querschnittsfläche anschließt, der in Strömungsrichtung in eine trichterförmige, konische Verjüngung 6 übergeht, an deren Ende der Austrittsstutzen 3 angesetzt ist. In dem so gebildeten Raum der Kammer 1 befindet sich die Fangglocke 7, die hier die Form eines Trichters 8 aufweist, der mit seinem nach unten offenen Ende 9 vorzugsweise in den Bereich des Übergangs 5 der Kammer 1 hineinragt. Am oberen Ende 10 der Fangglocke 7 ist ein Auslaßkanal 11 angesetzt, der eine Entlüftungsleitung 12 aufweist, die seitlich schräg und dicht unterhalb des Austrittsstutzens 3 aus der Kammer 1 herausgeführt ist. Außerhalb der Kammer 1 endet die Leitung 12 in einem vertikalen Endstück 13 mit einer Verbindungsmuffe mit Innengewinde 14, in die ein Gasaustritt 15, etwa ein Entlüftungsventil beliebiger Bauart gasdicht eingeschraubt ist. Der Auslaßkanal 11 trägt vorteilhaft einfach die Fangglocke 7. Diese ist im Bereich ihrer Öffnung 9 gegebenenfalls mit einer membranartigen, gasdurchlässigen Gas-Fang-Platte 16 verschlossen, die zum Durchtritt von Gasbläschen aus einem porösem Material hergestellt ist. Gemäß einem Vorschlag der Erfindung kann die Gas-Fang-Platte 16 auch konkav ausgeführt sein, wie dies durch die mit gestrichelten Linien angedeutete Linienführung 16' dargestellt ist. Die konkave Ausbildung der Platte 16 begünstigt vorteilhaft das Einfangen und Sammeln der Gasbläschen 19 weiter.As shown in FIG. 1, the device according to the invention consists of the vertically arranged chamber 1, which in its lower area 4 has an inlet connection 2 for connection to the pipeline of the heating circuit, as well as an outlet connection 3 for further piping of the heating circuit in its upper area . The chamber 1 has in its lower part 4 a funnel-shaped extension, which is followed by a transition 5 with an almost unchanged cross-sectional area, which merges in the flow direction into a funnel-shaped, conical taper 6, at the end of which the outlet connection 3 is attached. In the space of the chamber 1 thus formed there is the catch bell 7, which here has the shape of a funnel 8, which preferably projects into the region of the transition 5 of the chamber 1 with its downwardly open end 9. At the top At the end 10 of the collecting bell 7 there is an outlet channel 11 which has a ventilation line 12 which is led out of the chamber 1 at an angle and close to the side of the outlet connection 3. Outside the chamber 1, the line 12 ends in a vertical end piece 13 with a connecting sleeve with an internal thread 14, into which a gas outlet 15, for example a vent valve of any type, is screwed in a gas-tight manner. The outlet channel 11 advantageously simply carries the collecting bell 7. This is optionally closed in the region of its opening 9 with a membrane-like, gas-permeable gas collecting plate 16 which is made of a porous material for the passage of gas bubbles. According to a proposal of the invention, the gas trap plate 16 can also be made concave, as is shown by the lines 16 'indicated by dashed lines. The concave design of the plate 16 advantageously favors the capture and collection of the gas bubbles 19.

In Fig. 2 ist eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung des Geräts dargestellt. Hier muß die Flüssigkeit nacheinander Zonen unterschiedlicher Drücke und Geschwindigkeiten zwischen den konzentrischen Gasfangringen 16"', 16"", 16""' an der Unterseite der eigentlichen Gasfangvorrichtung 16" durchlaufen. So kommt es vorteilhaft auch zu einer erheblichen Entspannungs-Luftblasenbildung. In den nachfolgenden beruhigten Zonen werden die neu gebildeten Blasen dann abgeschieden.2 shows a further advantageous embodiment of the device. Here the liquid has to pass through zones of different pressures and speeds in succession between the concentric gas collecting rings 16 "', 16" ", 16" "' on the underside of the actual gas collecting device 16". This also advantageously results in considerable relaxation of air bubbles. The newly formed bubbles are then separated in the subsequent calmed zones.

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1. Vorrichtung zum Abscheiden von Gasen aus wasserführenden Systemen, insbesondere Heizungsanlagen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sie als eine, eine vertikale Raumachse aufweisende und mit vertikalen Zu- (2) und Ablaufstutzen (3) versehene, von unten nach oben durchströmte Kammer(l) ausgebildet ist, in deren Inneren ein axial angeströmter Gasabscheidungskörper angeordnet ist.1. A device for separating gases from water-carrying systems, in particular heating systems, characterized in that it is provided as a chamber (l) with a vertical spatial axis and vertical inlets (2) and outlets (3) from the bottom to the top. is formed, in the interior of which an axially flowing gas separation body is arranged. 2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Wände der Kammer (1) unterschiedliche Strömungsquerschnitte bilden, die ausgehend vom Zulaufstutzen (2) zunächst erweitert sind und vorzugsweise nach relativ kurzem Übergang (5), im Bereich des größten Querschnittes zum Ablaufstutzen (3) hin wieder in einer vorzugsweise in etwa trichterförmige, Verjüngung (6) auslaufen, und daß in dem so erweiterten Bereich der Kammer (1) eine Fangglocke (7) mit einer der Strömung entgegen gerichteten Öffnung angeordnet ist, die nach ihrem oberen Ende (8) in einen ins Freie führenden Entlüftungskanal (11,12) mündet, der außerhalb der Kammer (1) ein Gasaustrittsventil (15) aufweist.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the walls of the chamber (1) form different flow cross sections, which are initially expanded starting from the inlet connection (2) and preferably after a relatively short transition (5), in the area of the largest cross-section to the outlet connection (3), again in a preferably approximately funnel-shaped taper (6), and that in the area (1) thus enlarged, a collecting bell (7) with one of the flow is arranged opposite opening, which opens after its upper end (8) into a venting duct (11, 12) leading to the outside, which has a gas outlet valve (15) outside the chamber (1). 3. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Strömungsquerschnitt für die Flüssigkeit im unteren Bereich der Kammer (1) zumindest teilweise kleiner als der Querschnitt des Zulaufstutzens (2) ist.3. Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the flow cross section for the liquid in the lower region of the chamber (1) is at least partially smaller than the cross section of the inlet connection (2). 4. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, 2 oder 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Kammer (1) ein von zumindest teil-rotationssymnetrischen Wänden gebildeter Körper mit etwa in der Symmetrieachse angeordneten Zu- (2) und Ablaufstutzen (3) ist.4. Apparatus according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that the chamber (1) is a body formed by at least partially rotationally-symmetrical walls with approximately in the symmetry axis arranged inlet (2) and outlet connector (3). 5. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, 2, 3 oder 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Entlüftungskanal (11, 12) schräg nach oben aus der Kammer (1) herausgeführt ist und an seinem unteren Ende die Fangglocke (7) trägt.5. Apparatus according to claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, characterized in that the ventilation channel (11, 12) is led out obliquely upwards from the chamber (1) and carries the catch bell (7) at its lower end. 6. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, 2, 3, 4 oder 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Fangglocke (7) eine als Gasabscheidungskörper ausgebildete Platte (16) aufweist, die vorzugsweise eben und horizontal angeordnet ist.6. The device according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, characterized in that the catch bell (7) has a plate (16) formed as a gas separation body, which is preferably arranged flat and horizontal. 7. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Platte (16) ein poröses Metallteil, etwa engmaschiges Siebgewebe, Metalltuch, Sintermetall, Metallwolle o.ä. ist.7. The device according to claim 6, characterized in that the plate (16) is a porous metal part, such as close-meshed screen fabric, metal cloth, sintered metal, metal wool or the like. is. 8. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Platte (16) ein poröses Kunststoffteil ist.8. The device according to claim 6, characterized in that the plate (16) is a porous plastic part. 9. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Fangglocke (7) wenigstens teilweise mit gasdurchlässigen Material wie Glaswolle, Glaswatte, Steinwolle, Edelstahlwolle, körnigen rieselfähigen Keramikkörpern, grob klassiertem Sand etc. gefüllt und mit einem Siebgewebe o.ä. verschlossen ist..9. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the catch bell (7) at least partially filled with gas-permeable material such as glass wool, glass wool, rock wool, stainless steel wool, granular free-flowing ceramic bodies, roughly classified sand etc. and with a sieve fabric or the like. is locked .. 10. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die vertikal durchströmte Kammer (1) zumindest teilweise zylindrisch ausgebildet ist und mit der Fangglocke (7) und dem Entlüftungskanal (11,12) ein einstückiges Gußteil bildet.10. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the vertically flowed through chamber (1) is at least partially cylindrical and forms a one-piece casting with the collecting bell (7) and the ventilation channel (11, 12). 11. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der öffnungsdurchmesser der Fangglocke (7) etwa dem Gewindeinnendurchnesser des Zulaufstutzens (2) entspricht.11. The device according to claim 10, characterized in that the opening diameter of the catch bell (7) corresponds approximately to the inner thread diameter of the inlet connector (2). 12. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 10 oder 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zwischen der Wandung der vertikal duchströmten Kammer (1) und der Fangglocke (7) auf der dem Entlüftungskanal (11,12) gegenüberliegenden Seite ein Ringraum mit parallelen Wänden ausgebildet ist.12. The apparatus of claim 10 or 11, characterized in that an annular space with parallel walls is formed between the wall of the vertically flowed through chamber (1) and the catch bell (7) on the side opposite the ventilation channel (11, 12).
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