While the system is flowing under pressure, air release valves continually and automatically exhaust the small quantities of air that would otherwise be collected at system high points. This ensures the system remain free of trapped air (and sewage gases) thereby increasing system efficiency and reducing pumping costs.
Benefits
Pressure relief function (exceeding atmospheric pressure)
Liquid overflow protection
Relief of small air pockets from pipeline
Increase of pump efficiency
Less system energy
Maintenance free