Venting Guide
Venting Guide
GUIDE
for aboveground storage tanks
This guide is intended for reference use only. All final details of design and construction shall meet the requirements
of federal, state, and local codes. In cases where plan approval is required, such approval shall be obtained from the
authority having jurisdiction before any work is performed. The equipment presented in the Guide applies only to shop
fabricated tanks.
September 2011
PRESSURE/VACUUM VENTS
TANK GAUGES
Reference Updates
UL 142 references updated according to 9th edition.
NFPA 30 references updated from 2003 edition to 2008 edition.
Addition of ULC S601-07 reference.
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Venting Guide
Contents
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
Background Information
Introduction
Definitions
Example Calculations for Vent Selection
Horizontal Cylindrical Storage Tank
Vertical Cylindrical Storage Tank
Horizontal Rectangular Storage Tank
Calculation Tables
Precalculated-Horizontal Cylindrical Tanks
Precalculated-Vertical Cylindrical Storage Tanks
Precalculated-Horizontal Rectangular Storage Tanks
Wetted Areas for Horizontal Cylindrical Tanks
Wetted Areas for Vertical Cylindrical Tanks
Emergency Venting Capacity
Gallon Capacity per Foot of Length
Vent Selection
Vent Capacity
Vent Combination Examples
Morrison Equipment
Aboveground Fuel Storage Diagrams
Pressure Systems
Suction Systems
Bulk Storage
Page
2
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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30
32
References
NFPA 30
UL 142
ULC S601-07
Standard for Shop Fabricated Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and
Combustible Liquids, December 2007, Underwriters Laboratories of Canada
7 Underwriters Rd., Toronto, ON M1R 3B4, (514) 757-3611
PEI RP200
507 East 7th Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001. Tel (563) 583-5701
Page 1
Background Information
The Morrison Bros. Co. Venting Guide was created to assist in equipment selection for aboveground
storage tanks. Examples on the next two pages illustrate a vent selection process. It is best to work
through the examples before attempting to use any of the tables in this book.
Tables include examples for standard sized tanks. The venting capacity charts and wetted area
tables were taken directly from NFPA 30 and UL 142.
The vent selection chapter includes venting capacities of specific Morrison vents. This data was
obtained from results of laboratory testing and engineering calculations. Catalog pages of the
Morrison equipment follow the vent capacity chart.
Definitions
Emergency Venting Venting sufficient to
relieve excessive internal pressure in storage
tanks caused by exposure fires. Venting rate
may exceed requirements of normal atmospheric and product transfer effects. In such
cases, the construction of the tank will determine if additional venting capacity must be
provided.
Atmospheric Tank A storage tank that has
been designed to operate at pressures from
atmospheric through 1.0 PSIG (760 mm Hg
through 812 mm Hg) measured at the top of
the tank (NFPA 30 Pg. 30-13). Pressure not
to exceed 1.0 PSIG under normal operation,
and 2.5 PSIG under emergency conditions
(PEI RP-200).
Pressure Relieving Devices Defined in
NFPA 30 4.2.5.2.3, where entire dependence for emergency relief is placed upon
pressure relieving devices, the total venting
capacity of both normal and emergency
vents shall be enough to prevent rupture of
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TANK CAPACITY
10,000 gallons
TANK SIZE
10 ft. dia x 17 ft. long
Difference =
38,000
100
392,000
354,000
38,000
x
(518-500)
20,200
CFH
CFH
CFH
525,018
STEP 6 Verification
CFH
CFH
CFH
x = 6,840 CFH
Page 3
TANK SIZE
10 ft. dia x 17 ft. high
For a 10 x 17 tank:
Wetted Area = (area of shell)
CFH
CFH
WA = (d)L
(3.14)(10)(17)
WA = 534 sq. ft.
Difference =
38,000
100
392,000
354,000
38,000
x
(534-500)
525,018
CFH
STEP 6 Verification
20,200
CFH
CFH
CFH
x = 12,920 CFH
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TANK CAPACITY
10,000 gallons
TANK SIZE
274L x 130W x 65H
(22-10L x 10-10W x 55H)
36,000 =
100
428,000
CFH
392,000 CFH
36,000
CFH
x
(612-600)
20,200
525,018
CFH
CFH
STEP 5 Verification
Refer to Table I on page 14 showing vent combinations and
verify the total CFH figure. Also refer to the product
illustrations on pages 15-19 and verify the selection for
correct option on material compatibility and mounting
requirements.
x = 4,320 CFH
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WETTED
REQD VENT
EMERGENCY
EMERGENCY
VENT SIZE
VENT SIZE
WITHOUT SCREEN
WITH SCREEN
(Inches)
(Inches)
CAPACITY
DIAMETER
LENGTH
AREA
CAPACITY
(Gallons)
(Ft or In)
(Ft-In)
(Sq Ft)
(CFH)
280
36
5-2
47
49,520
300
38
5-0
49
51,640
500
48
5-5
69
72,650
530
46
6-0
71
74,750
550
48
6-0
75
78,950
1,000
48
10-8
119
124,950
1,000
64
6-0
109
114,450
1,500
64
9-0
147
154,350
2,000
64
12-0
184
193,200
2,500
64
15-0
222
223,320
3,000
64
18-0
259
243,680
3,000
6-0
14-0
240
233,400
NA
4,000
64
24-0
335
281,100
NA
4,000
6-0
19-0
311
270,060
NA
5,000
8-0
13-4
326
276,960
NA
6,000
8-0
16-0
376
300,480
NA
8,000
8-0
21-4
477
344,340
NA
10,000
8-0
27-0
584
385,920
NA
10,000
9-0
21-0
540
369,200
NA
10,000
10-0
17-0
518
360,840
NA
10,000
10-6
15-7
515
359,700
NA
12,000
8-0
32-0
678
420,080
NA
12,000
9-0
25-0
625
401,000
NA
12,000
10-0
20-6
600
392,000
NA
12,000
11-0
17-0
583
385,540
NA
15,000
8-0
40-0
829
470,990
NA
15,000
10-6
23-5
703
429,020
NA
20,000
10-0
34-2
922
499,820
NA
20,000
10-6
31-0
896
491,760
NA
20,000
11-0
28-0
868
483,080
NA
25,000
10-6
38-6
1,082
537,530
10
NA
30,000
10-6
46-3
1,274
568,100
10
NA
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WETTED
REQD VENT
EMERGENCY
EMERGENCY
VENT SIZE
WITHOUT SCREEN
VENT SIZE
WITH SCREEN
(Inches)
(Inches)
CAPACITY
DIAMETER
LENGTH
AREA
CAPACITY
(Gallons)
(Ft or In)
(Ft-In)
(Sq Ft)
(CFH)
280
36
5-2
48
50,580
300
38
5-0
49
51,640
500
48
5-5
68
71,600
530
46
6-0
72
75,800
550
48
6-0
75
78,950
1,000
48
10-8
134
140,700
1,000
64
6-0
100
105,000
1,500
64
9-0
151
158,550
2,000
64
12-0
201
213,100
2,500
64
15-0
251
239,520
3,000
64
18-0
301
265,460
3,000
6-0
14-0
263
245,760
NA
4,000
64
24-0
402
312,840
NA
4,000
6-0
19-0
358
291,840
NA
5,000
8-0
13-4
335
281,100
NA
6,000
8-0
16-0
402
312,840
NA
8,000
8-0
21-4
536
367,680
NA
10,000
8-0
27-0
678
420,080
NA
10,000
9-0
21-0
593
389,340
NA
10,000
10-0
17-0
534
366,920
NA
10,000
10-6
15-7
514
359,320
NA
12,000
8-0
32-0
754
446,360
NA
12,000
9-0
25-0
706
430,040
NA
12,000
10-0
20-6
644
407,840
NA
12,000
11-0
17-0
587
387,060
NA
15,000
8-0
40-0
754
446,360
NA
15,000
10-6
23-5
764
449,760
NA
20,000
10-0
34-2
942
506,020
10
NA
20,000
10-6
31-0
990
520,900
10
NA
20,000
11-0
28-0
967
513,770
10
NA
25,000
10-6
38-6
990
520,900
10
NA
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TANK
EMERGENCY
VENT SIZE
WITHOUT SCREEN
EMERGENCY
VENT SIZE
WITH SCREEN
(Inches)
(Inches)
38,950
44
46,340
1-11
49
51,640
2-9
1-11
54
56,900
7-6
3-0
3-0
86
90,560
500
10-0
3-6
2-0
89
93,740
1,000
9-8
4-8
3-0
131
137,550
1,000
10-0
4-7
3-
133
139,650
2,000
10-2
6-11
3-10
201
211,560
2,000
10-8
6-4
4-0
204
213,240
2,500
10-2
6-11
4-9
233
229,480
3,000
8-6
6-10
7-2
278
253,560
NA
3,000
13-9
5-5
5-5
282
255,640
NA
4,000
11-4
6-10
7-2
338
282,480
NA
4,000
18-2
5-5
5-5
354
289,920
NA
5,000
22-9
5-5
5-5
428
323,760
NA
6,000
13-8
10-10
5-5
413
317,460
NA
6,000
16-5
6-10
7-2
445
330,900
NA
6,000
27-4
5-5
5-5
503
355,140
NA
8,000
18-2
10-10
5-5
511
358,180
NA
8,000
21-11
6-10
7-2
562
377,560
NA
10,000
22-10
10-10
5-5
612
396,320
NA
10,000
27-5
6-10
7-2
678
420,080
NA
12,000
27-4
10-10
5-5
710
431,400
NA
12,000
32-11
6-10
7-2
795
460,300
NA
CAPACITY
LENGTH
WIDTH
HEIGHT
(Gallons)
(Ft-In)
(Ft-In)
125
6-8
186
(Ft-In)
WETTED
AREA
(Sq Ft)
REQD VENT
CAPACITY
(CFH)
2-9
1-0
37
2-8
2-8
3-6
250
4-4
4-0
250
6-8
500
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Tank
Diameter
Tank
Length
3 Ft
4 Ft
5 Ft
6 Ft
7 Ft
8 Ft
9 Ft
10 Ft 11 Ft 12 Ft 13 Ft
Tank
Length
3 Ft
32
4 Ft
39
55
5 Ft
46
65
88
6 Ft
53
74
100
128
7 Ft
60
84
112
142
173
8 Ft
67
93
124
156
190
226
9 Ft
74
102 136
170
206
245
286
10 Ft
81
112 147
184
223
264
308
353
11 Ft
88
121 159
198
239
283
329
377
428
12 Ft
95
131 171
213
256
301
350
400
454
509
13 Ft
227
272
320
371
424
480
537
14 Ft
241
289
339
393
447
506
15 Ft
255
305
358
414
471
16 Ft
269
322
377
435
17 Ft
283
338
395
18 Ft
298
355
19 Ft
197 253
312
20 Ft
206 265
21 Ft
216 277
22 Ft
Tank
Diameter
3 Ft 4 Ft 5 Ft
6 Ft
7 Ft
8 Ft
9 Ft
10 Ft 11 Ft 12 Ft 13 Ft
38 Ft
685
791
902
39 Ft
701
810
923
40 Ft
718
828
944
41 Ft
734
847
966
42 Ft
751
866
987
43 Ft
767
44 Ft
45 Ft
46 Ft
47 Ft
598
48 Ft
565
628
49 Ft
532
594
659
50 Ft
495
558
622
690
51 Ft
456
518
584
650
720
52 Ft
414
477
542
610
678
751
53 Ft
371
433
499
565
636
707
781
54 Ft
326
388
452
520
589
662
735
812
55 Ft
340
404
471
541
612
688
763
843
56 Ft
225 289
354
421
490
562
636
714
792
873
57 Ft
23 Ft
235 300
368
437
508
584
659
740
820
904
58 Ft
24 Ft
244 312
383
454
527
605
683
765
848
935
59 Ft
25 Ft
324
397
470
546
626
706
791
876
965
60 Ft
26 Ft
336
411
487
565
647
730
817
905
996
61 Ft
27 Ft
347
425
503
584
668
754
843
933
1027
62 Ft
28 Ft
359
440
520
603
690
777
869
961
1057
63 Ft
29 Ft
371
454
536
621
711
801
895
989
1088
64 Ft
30 Ft
383
468
553
640
732
824
921
1018 1118
65 Ft
31 Ft
395
482
569
659
753
848
947
1046 1149
66 Ft
32 Ft
496
586
678
775
871
973
1074 1180
67 Ft
2064 2252
33 Ft
510
602
697
796
895
999
1103 1210
68 Ft
2093 2282
34 Ft
524
619
715
817
918
69 Ft
2121 2313
35 Ft
539
635
734
838
942
70 Ft
2149 2343
36 Ft
553
652
753
860
966
71 Ft
2177 2374
37 Ft
567
668
772
881
989
72 Ft
2205 2405
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3 Ft
4 Ft
5 Ft
6 Ft
7 Ft
8 Ft
9 Ft
10 Ft
11 Ft
12 Ft
13 Ft
14 Ft
3 Ft
28
4 Ft
38
50
5 Ft
47
63
79
6 Ft
56
76
94
113
7 Ft
66
88
110
132
154
8 Ft
75
101
127
151
176
201
9 Ft
85
113
141
170
198
226
255
10 Ft
94
126
157
189
220
251
283
314
11 Ft
103
139
173
208
242
276
311
345
381
12 Ft
113
151
188
227
264
301
340
377
415
452
13 Ft
164
204
246
286
326
368
408
450
490
531
14 Ft
176
220
265
308
351
396
440
484
528
572
616
15 Ft
189
236
284
330
377
424
471
519
566
613
660
16 Ft
202
251
302
352
402
453
502
554
603
654
704
17 Ft
267
321
374
427
481
534
588
641
695
748
18 Ft
283
340
396
452
510
565
623
679
735
792
19 Ft
298
359
418
477
538
597
657
716
776
836
20 Ft
314
378
440
502
566
628
692
754
817
880
21 Ft
397
462
527
594
659
727
792
858
924
22 Ft
416
484
552
623
691
761
829
899
968
23 Ft
435
506
577
651
722
796
867
940
1012
24 Ft
454
528
602
679
757
830
905
981
1056
25 Ft
550
628
708
785
865
943
1021
1100
26 Ft
572
653
736
816
900
980
1062
1144
27 Ft
594
678
764
848
934
1018
1103
1188
28 Ft
616
703
792
879
969
1056
1144
1232
29 Ft
728
821
911
1003
1093
1185
1275
30 Ft
753
849
942
1038
1131
1226
1319
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Venting Capacity
(Sq Ft.)
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
120
140
160
180
200
250
300
350
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2400
2800 and over
(CFH)
21,100
31,600
42,100
52,700
63,200
73,700
84,200
94,800
105,000
126,000
147,000
168,000
190,000
211,000
239,000
265,000
288,000
312,000
354,000
392,000
428,000
462,000
493,000
524,000
557,000
587,000
614,000
639,000
662,000
704,000
742,000
Minimal Opening
Nominal Pipe Size
(Inches)
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
U.S. Gallons
Per Ft Length
23.50
25.50
27.58
29.74
31.99
34.31
36.72
39.21
41.78
44.43
47.16
49.98
52.88
55.86
58.92
62.06
65.28
68.58
71.97
75.44
78.99
82.62
86.33
90.13
94.00
97.96
102.00
106.12
110.32
114.61
118.97
123.42
127.95
132.56
137.25
142.02
146.88
151.82
156.83
161.93
167.12
Diameter
(Inches)
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
U.S. Gallons
Per Ft Length
172.38
177.72
183.15
188.66
194.25
199.92
205.67
211.51
217.42
223.42
229.50
235.66
241.90
248.23
254.63
261.12
267.69
274.34
281.07
287.88
294.78
301.76
308.81
315.95
323.18
330.48
337.86
345.33
352.88
360.51
368.22
376.01
383.89
391.84
399.88
408.00
416.00
424.48
433.10
441.80
449.82
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Diameter
(Inches)
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
U.S. Gallons
Per Ft Length
458.30
467.70
475.89
485.00
493.70
502.70
511.90
521.40
530.24
540.00
549.50
558.51
568.00
577.80
587.52
597.70
607.27
617.26
627.00
638.20
647.74
658.60
668.47
678.95
690.30
700.17
710.90
721.71
732.60
743.58
754.64
765.78
776.99
788.30
799.68
811.14
822.69
834.32
846.03
Venting Guide
FIG. NO.
MT. CON.
DESCRIPTION
PRESSURE
oz/sq in.
CAPACITY
CFH
DATA SOURCE
2"
351S
Female Thds
Flame Arrester
22,000
2"
351S/748A
Female Thds
Flame Arrester/Vent
2, 4, 6, or 8
15,500
2"
351S/748A
Female Thds
Flame Arrester/Vent
12 or 16
13,000
1-1/2"
354
Female Slip On
Updraft Vent
27,650
2"
354
Female Slip On
Updraft Vent
27,650
3"
354
Female Slip On
Updraft Vent
59,000
4"
354
Female Slip On
Updraft Vent
116,900
2"
548-748
Female Thds
2, 4, 6, or 8
20,200
2"
548-748
Female Thds
12
18,600
2"
548-748
Female Thds
16
18,000
2"
749
Female Thds/Slip On
8,500
2"
749
Female Thds/Slip On
12
8,500
2"
749 CRB
Female Thds/Slip On
1.70
11,000
3"
749
Female Thds/Slip On
8,500
3"
749
Female Thds/Slip On
12
8,500
3"
749 CRB
Female Thds/Slip On
1.70
11,000
3"
548
Female Thds
2, 4, 6, or 8
43,000
3"
548
Female Thds
12 or 16
40,000
2"
244OM
Male Thds
Emergency Vent
31,917
244OMS
Male Thds
24,069
3"
244 OM
Male Thds
Emergency Vent
8 or 16
60,994
244OMS
Male Thds
8 or 16
51,076
4"
244OM
Male Thds
Emergency Vent
8 or 16
103,799
244OMS
Male Thds
8 or 16
94,906
4"
244O
Female Thds
Emergency Vent
8 or 16
103,799
4"
244OS
Female Thds
8 or 16
94,906
5"
244O
Female Thds
Emergency Vent
8 or 16
184,651
244OS
Female Thds
8 or 16
161,094
244OM
Male Thds
Emergency Vent
8 or 16
184,651
244OMS
Male Thds
8 or 16
161,094
6"
244O
Female Thds
Emergency Vent
8 or 16
278,660
6"
244OS
Female Thds
8 or 16
232,638
6"
244OF
Flanged
Emergency Vent
8 or 16
278,660
6"
244OFS
Flanged
8 or 16
232,638
6"
244OM
Male Thds
Emergency Vent
8 or 16
278,660
6"
244OMS
Male Thds
8 or 16
232,638
8"
244O
Female Thds
8 or 16
504,818
8"
244OF
Flanged
Emergency Vent
8 or 16
504,818
8"
244OM
Male Thds
10"
244OF
Flanged
8 or 16
504,818
2.5, 8, or 16
881,670
2"
922
Female Thds
30,120
2"
922
Female Thds
30,300
3"
3"
922
Female Thds
44,160
922
Female Thds
43,080
Page 13
CFH
MORRISON VENTS
CFH
1.
2
4
7.
3
4
2.
2
6
8.
3
6
3.
2
8
9.
3
8
4.
5.
6.
Page 14
Venting Guide
244 Series
Emergency Vent
Emergency vent (pressure relief only) used on
aboveground storage tanks, as a code requirement that helps prevent the tanks from becoming
over-pressurized and rupturing if exposed to fire.
Fig.244O
Description
Code Compliance
When properly sized for the tank, this vent will conform to the
requirements of NFPA 30, 30A, UL 142, UL 2244, ULC S601, API
2000, and PEI RP200.
Fig. No.
244O
Opening
Pressure
Size Setting
(oz/sq in)
4"
5"
6"
8"
244OF
4"
6"
8"
10"
244OM
2"
3"
4"
5"
6"
8"
Ship
Weight
(lbs)
Venting
Capacity
(*Est. CFH
@ 2.5 PSI)
Mounting
Connection
8.0
16.0*
8.0
16.0*
8.0*
16.0*
8.0*
16.0*
10.00
18.00
14.00
27.00
19.00
36.00
33.00
62.00
131,700
103,799
184,651
184,651
278,660
278,660
504,818
504,818
Female NPT
Female NPT
Female NPT
Female NPT
Female NPT
Female NPT
Female NPT
Female NPT
8.0
16.0
8.0
16.0
8.0
16.0
2.5
8.0
16.0
11.00
20.00
21.00
38.00
33.00
67.00
25.00
57.00
103.00
131,700
103,799
278,660
278,660
504,818
504,818
881,670
881,670
881,670
Flanged
Flanged
Flanged
Flanged
Flanged
Flanged
Flanged
Flanged
Flanged
8.0
16.0*
8.0
16.0*
8.0
16.0*
8.0
16.0*
8.0*
16.0*
8.0*
16.0*
1.0
0.4
7.00
11.00
10.00
19.00
15.00
28.00
20.00
37.00
34.00
63.00
31,917
31,917
60,994
60,994
131,700
103,799
184,651
184,651
278,660
278,660
504,818
504,818
Male NPT
Male NPT
Male NPT
Male NPT
Male NPT
Male NPT
Male NPT
Male NPT
Male NPT
Male NPT
Male NPT
Male NPT
Fig.244OF
Fig.244OM
Fig. No.
244OI
Opening
Pressure
Size Setting
(oz/sq in)
4"
6"
8"
244OMI
3"
4"
6"
8"
8.0
16.0
8.0
16.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
16.0
8.0
16.0
8.0
16.0
Ship
Venting
Mounting
Weight
Capacity Connection
(lbs) (*Estimated CFH
@ 2.5 PSI)
12.00
131,700
Female NPT
21.00
103,799
Female NPT
22.00
278,660
Female NPT
39.00
278,660
Female NPT
39.00
504,818
Female NPT
8.00
13.00
22.00
26.00
43.00
42.00
71.00
60,994
131,700
103,799
278,660
278,660
504,818
504,818
Male NPT
Male NPT
Male NPT
Male NPT
Male NPT
Male NPT
Male NPT
WARNINGDo not fill or unload fuel from a storage tank unless it is certain that the tank vents will operate properly. Morrison tank vents
are designed only for use on shop fabricated atmospheric tanks which have been built and tested in accordance with UL 142, NFPA 30 & 30A,
and API 650 and in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal laws. In normal operation, dust and debris can accumulate in vent
openings and block air passages. Certain atmospheric conditions such as a sudden drop in temperature, below freezing temperatures, and
freezing rain can cause moisture to enter the vent and freeze which can restrict internal movement of vent mechanisms and block air passages.
All storage tank vent air passages must be completely free of restriction and all vent mechanisms must have free movement in order to insure
proper operation. Any restriction of airflow can cause excessive pressure or vacuum to build up in the storage tank, which can result in structural damage to the tank, fuel spillage, property damage, fire, injury, and death. Monthly inspection, and immediate inspection during freezing
conditions, by someone familiar with the proper operation of storage tank vents, is required to insure venting devices are functioning properly
before filling or unloading a tank. Normal vents such as pressure vacuum and updraft vents for aboveground storage tanks should be sized
according to NFPA 30 (2008) 21.4.3
Page 15
244A
244C
Flanged Adaptor
Companion Flange
Construction Details
Construction Details
Size
Weight
Fig. 244C
Size
12.0 lbs
19.0 lbs
20.0 lbs
244N
Size
Pipe Nipple
Available (T.O.E.) Threaded
One End or (T.B.E.)
Threaded Both Ends.
Construction Details
Carbon steel NPT
T.O.E.
T.B.E.
Fig. 244N
Page 16
4" x 8"
6" x 8"
8" x 8"
8" x 12"
Weight
7.00 lbs
13.0 lbs
20.0 lbs
28.0 lbs
Weight
27.0 lbs
36.0 lbs
Venting Guide
Pressure/Vaccum
Emergency
Vents
548 Series
748A Series
Pressure/Vacuum Vent
Pressure/Vacuum Vent
Fig. 548
Fig. 748
Construction Details
Brass (raised) metal-to-metal seats/poppets; Aluminum body
and hood.
Construction Details
Fig. 548brass body and hood. Brass (raised) metal-to-metal
seats/poppets.
Fig. 548Aaluminum body and hood. Brass (raised) metal-tometal seats/poppets. 2" available with British Pipe Threads.
Standard Features
1. Horizontal discharge with field-adjustable, tripolar orientation.
2. Optional pressure discharge NPT hood.
Standard Features
1. Threaded gauge hatch for manual gauging access.
2. Horizontal discharge with field-adjustable, tripolar
orientation.
Fig. 548
Fig. 548A
Pressure Vacuum
Ship
Ship
Size Setting
Setting
Weight
Weight
(oz/sq in) (oz/sq in)
(lbs)
(lbs)
2"
3"
2.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
12.0
16.0
2.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
12.0
16.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
13.25
13.75
14.25
14.75
15.75
17.00
26.25
27.25
28.25
28.75
29.25
33.25
7.00
8.75
8.50
9.50
10.50
11.25
12.25
13.75
15.00
15.75
15.75
20.50
Pressure Vacuum
Size Setting
Setting
(oz/sq in) (oz/sq in)
Venting
Capacity
(CFH)
(@2.5 PSI)
2"
20,200
20,200
20,200
20,200
18,600
18,600
43,000
43,000
43,000
43,000
40,000
40,000
2.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
12.0
16.0
Fig. 748A
Ship
Weight
(lbs)
Venting
Capacity
(CFH)
(@2.5 PSI)
6.75
7.5
8.25
9.25
10.50
11.00
20,200
20,200
20,200
20,200
18,600
18,600
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
748ALT
Pressure-Vacuum Vent
Construction Details
Size2" NPT
Body and Capaluminum
PoppetsTeflon coated aluminum
Screensstainless steel
Normal vents such as pressure vacuum and updraft vents for aboveground storage tanks should be sized according to NFPA 30 (2008)
21.4.3
Fig. 748ALT
Page 17
749 Series
Pressure/Vacuum Vent
Construction Details
Bodyaluminum
Pressure Poppetaluminum
Vacuum Poppetbrass
Pipe SealBuna-N
Screenbrass
Fig. 749
Size
Pressure
Setting
(oz/in2)
Vacuum
Setting
(oz/in2)
749
749
749
749
749S
749S
749S
749S
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
8.0
12.0
8.0
12.0
8.0
12.0
8.0
12.0
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
1.0
1.0
1.55
1.55
1.0
1.0
1.55
1.55
8,500
8,500
8,500
8,500
8,500
8,500
8,500
8,500
749CRB
749CRB
749CRBS
749CRBS
2
3
2
3
3"W.C.
3W.C.
8 oz
8 oz
8" W.C.
8 W.C.
5 oz
5 oz
1.45
1.95
1.45
1.95
11,000
11,000
11,000
11,000
749BSP
749BSP
2
2
8.0
12.0
0.5
0.5
1.0
1.0
8,500
8,500
Fig. No.
922
Ship
Venting
Weight Capacity
(lbs)
(CFH)
(@ 2.5 PSI)
Construction Details
Bodyanodized aluminum
Screensstainless steel
Rainguardanodized aluminum
SealsViton
BallTeflon
Floatstainless steel
Code Compliance
WARNINGDo not fill or unload fuel from a storage tank unless it is certain that the tank vents will operate properly. Morrison tank vents
are designed only for use on shop fabricated atmospheric tanks which have been built and tested in accordance with UL 142, NFPA 30 & 30A,
and API 650 and in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal laws. In normal operation, dust and debris can accumulate in vent
openings and block air passages. Certain atmospheric conditions such as a sudden drop in temperature, below freezing temperatures, and
freezing rain can cause moisture to enter the vent and freeze which can restrict internal movement of vent mechanisms and block air passages.
All storage tank vent air passages must be completely free of restriction and all vent mechanisms must have free movement in order to insure
proper operation. Any restriction of airflow can cause excessive pressure or vacuum to build up in the storage tank, which can result in structural damage to the tank, fuel spillage, property damage, fire, injury, and death. Monthly inspection, and immediate inspection during freezing
conditions, by someone familiar with the proper operation of storage tank vents, is required to insure venting devices are functioning properly
before filling or unloading a tank. Normal vents such as pressure vacuum and updraft vents for aboveground storage tanks should be sized
according to NFPA 30 (2008) 21.4.3
Page 18
Venting Guide
351S
Flame Arrester
Flame Arrester
2" NPT
Weight
31.0 lbs
Construction Details
Standard Features
Bodycast iron
Covercast iron
Capbrass
Arrester Platesstainless steel
1.
2.
Construction Details
Fig.351SFlame arrester
Fig. 748APressure/vacuum vent
Fig. 748
Pressure Vacuum
Ship
Size Setting
Setting
Weight
(oz/sq in) (oz/sq in)
(lbs)
2"
2.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
12.0
16.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
354
155S
Updraft Vent
Double
Outlet Vent
42.00
42.50
42.75
43.50
44.50
45.75
Venting
Capacity
(CFH)
(@2.5 PSI)
15,500
15,500
15,500
15,500
13,000
13,000
Fig. 354
Construction Details
Bodyaluminum
Capaluminum
Screen40 mesh brass
Size
(slip-on)
Ship
Weight
(lbs)
Venting
Capacity
(CFH)
1"*
2"*
3"
4"
0.75
0.75
1.50
2.25
27,650
27,650
59,000
116,900
.25 lbs
.50 lbs
.50 lbs
.75 lbs
1.0 lbs
2.5 lbs
WARNINGDo not fill or unload fuel from a storage tank unless it is certain that the tank vents will operate properly. Morrison tank vents
are designed only for use on shop fabricated atmospheric tanks which have been built and tested in accordance with UL 142, NFPA 30 & 30A,
and API 650 and in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal laws. In normal operation, dust and debris can accumulate in vent
openings and block air passages. Certain atmospheric conditions such as a sudden drop in temperature, below freezing temperatures, and
freezing rain can cause moisture to enter the vent and freeze which can restrict internal movement of vent mechanisms and block air passages.
All storage tank vent air passages must be completely free of restriction and all vent mechanisms must have free movement in order to insure
proper operation. Any restriction of airflow can cause excessive pressure or vacuum to build up in the storage tank, which can result in structural damage to the tank, fuel spillage, property damage, fire, injury, and death. Monthly inspection, and immediate inspection during freezing
conditions, by someone familiar with the proper operation of storage tank vents, is required to insure venting devices are functioning properly
before filling or unloading a tank. Normal vents such as pressure vacuum and updraft vents for aboveground storage tanks should be sized
according to NFPA 30 (2008) 21.4.3
Page 19
818 Series
918 Series
Clock Gauge
Fig. 818
Fig. 918
Construction Details
Bodyaluminum with 2" NPT/BSP Male/Female connection
Floatstainless steel
Cablestainless steel
Standard Features
1.
2.
3.
4.
Fig. 918MET
Construction Details
Gauge UnitFig. 818 clock gauge style (same standard and optional features). Fig. 918 gauge has alarm dial and internal switch.
Alarm dial is accessible on the clock face. Electrical junction box
and lead wires for remote mounting are also included.
Alarm Unit Plastic weatherproof housing. 90 decibel high
pitched beep cycle alarm. Features a push-button test switch.
Powered by two 9 volt batteries (included).
Code Compliance
1.
2.
918TCP
Construction Details
Overfill Alarm
Fig.
918TCP
Code Compliance
Florida DEP EQ 527.
Only alarm box is UL Listed.
Page 20
Venting Guide
FMMASO-91 Series
Specifications
Operation
Fig.
FMMASO-91S
Code Compliance
Models
Fig. (FMMASO-91)standard valve without audible signal.
Fig. (FMMASO-91S)standard valve with audible signal. BSP Part Number FMMASOB-91S.
Fig. (FMMASO-91EX)same as Fig. FMMASO-91, but with extended
body for use on double wall or vaulted tanks.
Fig. (FMMASO-91EXS)same as Fig. FMMASO-91EX, but with audible
signal.
Fig. (FMMATO-91)high level turn-on for sump applications (no
signal).
618
Simplex Tank Gauge
Used for measuring liquid level in aboveground storage
tanks. Best suited for vertical tanks over 12 ft high. Gauge
readout by tape which passes over an indicator mounted at
3 ft height on the side of the tank. Activated mechanically
by a float that rests on the liquid level. Float is connected
to a cable that runs up through the top of the tank, across
two pulleys, and down the side of the tank to the indicator
position.
Construction Details
Standard Features
1.
2.
3.
4.
NOTEInstallation
Page 21
9095A
AST Overfill Prevention Valve
Installed at the fill port of an aboveground storage tank. Used in a tight fill
application, the valve terminates flow of product when the liquid level reaches a
preset warning level (90-95% full). The valve is installed on a standard NPT male
connection when used with the quick disconnect or female adaptor. When installed
to manufacturers requirements, the OPV valve can help eliminate environmentally
hazardous spills. All models are supplied with an adaptor to mount to Morrison
Fig. 419 aluminum drop tubes. A test mechanism is also sold separately. The test
mechanism allows a technician to pull on the test line at any time during the filling
process to actuate the float and stop the fill. This allows a technician to verify the
valve is working properly. ULC listed.
Typical flow rate for 2" is 183 GPM at 10 PSI pressure drop. Typical flow rate for 3" is
566 GPM at 10 PSI pressure drop.
Fig 9095A-AVcompatible with aviation fuel systems and the Morrison Fig. 539
Diffuser.
Construction Details
Fig. 9095A
Fig. 9095A-EVR
Features
Size
Weight
Code Compliance
NFPA 30, 30A, UFC, BOCA, SBCCI/SFC and PEI RP200.
Size
Page 22
Maximum Pressure
Maximum Viscosity
2"
100PSI
150 Centistokes
3"
100PSI
60 Centistokes
Venting Guide
9095S
Construction Details
Features
Sold with either a 2" Part F Male Threaded Adaptor or a 2" Part A Female Threaded Adaptor.
Maximum
Pressure
Maximum
Viscosity
100PSI
150 Centistokes
Code Compliance
Fig. 9095S
NOTECannot be
9095SS
Construction Details
Adaptorstainless steel
Bodystainless steel
Float...polypropylene
Plunger and dashpotstainless steel
Upper tube and float guard...stainless steel
Shut off mechanism...stainless steel
Features
Maximum
Pressure
Maximum
Viscosity
100PSI
150 Centistokes
Fig. 9095SS
NOTECannot be
installed in a drop tube.
Page 23
9095DS
Construction Details
Features
1. Valve available in preset shut off heights of 2, 4, or 6.
2. Immediate and cushioned shutofffull flow up to
within 1-2 seconds of closing and no abrupt kickback or
jolt, or startling noise in the line when valve closes.
3. Dry disconnectafter shut off product is allowed to
automatically drain from the highest point so fill nozzle
can be removed without spilling.
4. Simple mechanicsminimum moving parts. Shutoff is
activated by basic hydraulic principle with no springs,
levers or complicated sequence leading to closure.
Maximum
Pressure
Maximum
Viscosity
100PSI
150 Centistokes
Fig. 9095DS
9095C
Construction Details
Features
1. Adjustable by increasing/decreasing the tank riser.
2. Immediate and cushioned shutofffull flow up to
within 1-2 seconds of closing and no abrupt kickback or
jolt, or startling noise in the line when valve closes.
3. Dry disconnectafter shut off product is allowed to
automatically drain from the highest point so fill nozzle
can be removed without spilling.
4. Simple mechanicsminimum moving parts. Shutoff is
activated by basic hydraulic principle with no springs,
levers or complicated sequence leading to closure.
Maximum
Pressure
Maximum
Viscosity
100PSI
300 Centistokes
Fig. 9095C
Page 24
Venting Guide
517 Series
518 Series
7 Gallon AST
Spill Container
Installed on aboveground
storage tanks for the purpose
of containing small spills and
Fig. 517
drips from the fill nozzle. 3
gallon capacity. Steel construction. Lockable and
white powder coated. ULC listed.
Installed on aboveground
storage tanks for the purpose
of containing small spills and
drips from the fill nozzle.
7 gallon capacity. Lockable
with drain valve and vented
lid. Connects to 4" male
(NPT) riser, and is white
powder coated. Female NPT
x Female NPT.
Size
Weight
2"
4"
20.0 lbs
26.0 lbs
Code Compliance
Code Compliance
Size
Fig. 518
Construction Details
Body and lid (14 ga.)steel
Drain Valvebrass
Drain O-ringViton
Weight
10.5 lbs
11.0 lbs
516 Series
5 Gallon AST Spill Container
The Fig. 516 contains any spills that occur at the fill point on
Aboveground Storage Tanks. It is designed to be mounted on top
of the AST. The 5 gallon Fig. 516 has a lockable hinged cover. It
is of steel construction and powdercoated white inside and out.
It has an optional push type drain with a fluoroelastomer o-ring.
Fig. 516spill containment. Female (NPT) x Female (NPT)
connection. Has a centered tank connection.
Fig. 516
Size
Weight
17 lbs
16.5 lbs
17.5 lbs
21 lbs
19 lbs
20.5 lbs
Code Compliance
Construction Details
Page 25
515 Series
AST Remote Spill Container
For use on aboveground storage tanks for the purpose
of containing fuel spillage during remote tank filling
operations. 15 gallon capacity. 12 gauge steel construction.
Lockable lid, and powder coated white for durability. 1"
NPT drain with locking ball valve included. Choice of
one or two fill ports, 2", 3", 4" or combination. 2" bung for
pump. Single column base is easily adjustable.
Fig. 515
Fig. 515OEM
28" - 42"
715 Series
AST Remote Fill Box
The Morrison 715 Series remote fill box is a simple 10 gallon capacity
cabinet that provides containment of small spills during tank filling
operations. The vented, weatherproof, lockable box is made of rugged 14
gauge steel and is powder coated for long lasting corrosion protection.
The bottom is sloped toward the optional manually operated hand pump
inlet allowing for easy product return of small spills to the tank. All
models are supplied with a male threaded connection inside and outside.
The 715 may be ordered with a ball valve and a choice between a female
quick disconnect check valve coupler with dust plug, or a dry disconnect
adaptor and cap factory installed. Vapor Recover adaptor and cap kit
with U-bolts are also available. Each Unit is supplied with tank mount
brackets for easy installation on storage tanks. ULC Listing is pending.
Stainless steel models available in January 2012.
Size
Weight
Page 26
Construction Details
Box & Door14-gauge steel, powder coated white
Ball ValveMorrison 691 series brass
Quick Disconnect Coupler & Capaluminum
Dry Disconnect Adaptor & Capaluminum
Vapor Recovery Adaptoraluminum with Viton
Vapor Recovery Capdie cast aluminum, powder coated orange
Hand Pump... rugged steel construction, Teflon seals and Viton o-rings
Venting Guide
1018 Series
Electronic AST Gauge & Overfill Alarm
Monitors 1 to 4 aboveground storage tanks per console. Each gauge can be
located up to 1000 ft. from the console.
Can measure tanks up to 35 ft. in height, including vertical or horizontal
cylindrical tanks and rectangular tanks. Accurate to 0.1. Choose Feet-Inches,
Inches or Gallons. Metric readout can also be selected as an option on the
console.
Easy-to-use software is capable of monitoring a network of 8 consoles and
32 tanks per site. Unlimited sites can be monitored from one PC. PC can be
located up to 4,000 ft. from the console.
Includes Windows XP compatible software for PC communication to console.
Each gauge is numbered for visible tank identification. They are equipped
with a mechanical readout of tank levels providing the ability to read tanks at
Fig. 1018 Console
a glance.
A one-inch backlit LCD display allows for easy viewing from a distance,
even at night. Arrows on the display indicate the tank being read and its current status.
A Belden Cable #9842 for gauge heads and/or #9841 to PC or RCA is required for installation.
Optional 9600 baud Remote Communications Adaptor (RCA) is also available.
Inventory Management
Gauge Heads
Programming Features
Specifications
Page 27
Page 28
12 Ft.
Minimum
(Alarm
Fig. 918)
Fig. 818
Clock
Gauge
Fig. 419
Drop Tube
Submersible
Pump
Fig. 9095A
Overfill
Prevention Valve
Fig. 710
Solenoid
Valve
Fig. 128DI
Frost-Proof
Drain Valve
Fig. 235
or 535
Gate
Valve Fig. 285 Fig. 346
Series
Line
Strainer External
Emergency
Valve
Electrical
Line
Morrison Bros. Co. P.O. Box 238 Dubuque, IA 52004 Ph: 563-583-5701 Fax: 563-583-5028
Fig. 244O
Emergency
Vent
Fig. 548
Pressure
Vacuum Vent
Fig. 636
Emergency
Shut-off Valve
Page 29
Fig. 691B
Locking
Ball Valve
Fig. 800A
& 800DC
Adaptor w/
Dust Cap
Fig. 515
Remote Spill
Container
Fig. 918
Overfill
Alarm
Fig. 419
Drop Tube
Fig. 244O
Emergency
Vent
(Interstitial)
Submersible
Pump
Fig. 285
Line
Strainer
Fig. 235
or 535
Gate
Valve
Electrical
Line
Morrison Bros. Co. P.O. Box 238 Dubuque, IA 52004 Ph: 563-583-5701 Fax: 563-583-5028
Fig. 246
Check
Valve
Fig. 9095A
Overfill
12 Ft. Minimum
to Grade Level
Prevention
Valve
Fig. 918
Clock
Fig. 244O
Gauge
Emergency
w/Alarm
Vent
Fig. 548
Pressure
Vacuum Vent
Rectangular double-wall tank with remote fill and side mounted dispenser
Fig. 636
Emergency
Shut-off Valve
Dispenser
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Fig 517 or
518 Spill
Container
Fig. 305C
Fill Cap
Fig. 157
Suction Pipe
Strainer
Fig. 419
Drop Tube
Suction Pump
Fig. 9095A
Overfill
Prevention Valve
Fig. 128DI
Frost-Proof
Drain Valve
Morrison Bros. Co. P.O. Box 238 Dubuque, IA 52004 Ph: 563-583-5701 Fax: 563-583-5028
12 Ft.
Minimum
Fig. 244O
Emergency
Vent
Fig. 818
Clock
Gauge
Horizontal cylindrical tank with top fill and top mounted pump
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Bulk Storage
ASTASTBulk
Storage
Fig. 548
Fig. 244OM
Fig. 244F
OF
Pipe Nipple
12" height minimum
Manhole
Pipe Nipple or
Flange Adaptor
31 ft
40 ft
50 ft
Indicates
liquid level
(inventory)
in the tank.
In feet and
inches.
Fig. 272
Fig. 128
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Fig. 539
Diffuser
Fig. 244O
Emergency
Vent
Fig. 539
Diffuser
12 Ft. Minimum
Fig. 157
Suction Pipe
Strainer
Fig. 78DI
Expansion
Relief Valve
(Supply)
Fig. 246A
Swing Check
(Return)
(Generator or Boiler)
Morrison Bros. Co. P.O. Box 238 Dubuque, IA 52004 Ph: 800-553-4840 Fax: 563-583-5028
Fig. 419
Drop Tube
Fig. 818
or 918
Clock
Gauge
Fig. 244
Emergency
Vent