Multi-function pressure vessel

Abstract

A multi-function pressure vessel suited for installation in a heat transfer fluid system. The multi-function pressure vessel comprises: a tank defining an internal volume, a bladder dividing the internal volume into a heat transfer fluid chamber for ac commodating expansion fluid and a pressurized gas chamber adapted to be filled with a pressurized gas. The tank has a heat transfer fluid inlet for receiving an incoming flow of heat transfer fluid from the heat transfer fluid system and a heat transfer fluid outlet connected in fluid flow communication with the heat transfer fluid inlet by an internal pipe mounted in the heat transfer fluid chamber. The internal pipe has perforations defined therein. An air vent at an upper end of the heat transfer fluid chamber is provided for venting any air bubbles passing through the perforations in the internal pipe. A drain valve may be provided at a bottom end of the heat transfer fluid chamber for removing dirt particles flowing through the perforations in the internal pipe.

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