The expansion vessel is designed to absorb the oil volumetric changes caused by the temperature variation. It consists of a horizontal tank pressurised with nitrogen. The pressure changes from 1 bar with cold oil to 4 bar with oil at 280°C. The tank complies with the PED Directive 2014/68/EU.
It is made of P275GH carbon steel. KW EN10028-3, externally painted.
VEO is provided with the accessories required for the pressure and automatic level control. Switches, fuses and indicator lamps are located in the OPX heater control panel.
On request:
If the VEO expansion vessel is not paired with an ICI thermal oil boiler of the OPX or OPX REC series but rather to a boiler of a different brand, it is possible to request a control panel.
Standard equipment:
Nitrogen supply system for the pressure control including:
Nitrogen manifold
Manometer
Pressure switch
Nitrogen supply valve
Safety pressure switch
2 loading solenoid valves
2 non-return valves
Level indicator
Oil supply level control system including:
Level float regulator with integrated low level alarm
Oil load pump
Safety valve certified according to PED Directive 2014/68/EU