Product family
Air valves
for water networks
Air valves for water pipelines designed to remove accumulated air in pipelines, allow air intake during emptying and/or pipeline depressions.
IRUA air valves are designed to ensure the correct hydraulic operation of the installation, optimizing the efficiency and safety of the network.
Hydraulic problems they solve
The presence of air in a hydraulic network can seriously alter its behaviour. IRUA air valves are designed to prevent these effects and ensure stable operation.
They prevent the formation and persistence of air pockets that affect the normal behaviour of the pipeline.
They support efficient water flow by removing internal restrictions caused by the presence of air.
They allow air intake when required to avoid dangerous depressions inside the pipe.
They protect pipeline integrity against deformation or failures caused by negative pressures.
Types of air valves
Air valves can be classified according to the function they perform within the network.
Remove small air pockets generated during normal network operation, maintaining hydraulic efficiency in service.
Allow the evacuation of large amounts of air during filling and air intake during pipeline emptying.
Combine large-volume air evacuation, automatic release of small air pockets and air intake in case of depression.
IRUA air valve series
The IRUA range includes different series adapted to the type of network, working pressure, required function and nature of the fluid.
Clean water
Series for clean water and general service
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Series PAutomatic air release valve for the continuous removal of small air pockets.
- Series VB
Bifunctional air valve for air evacuation during filling and air intake during emptying.
- Series VBH
High-pressure bifunctional air valve for installations with greater service requirements.
- Serie VTC
Monoblock combination air valve for an efficient and versatile solution.
- Series VTH
High-pressure combination air valve for networks with more demanding conditions.
- Series VTD
Double-body triple-function air valve for robust behaviour in service.
- Series VA
Air intake valve for specific air management functions in the pipeline.
- Series VC
Complementary valves to complete hydraulic protection solutions.
Wastewater
Series for sanitation and wastewater
- Series P-AR
Automatic air release valve for wastewater.
- Series VB-AR
Double-function air valve for wastewater.
- Series VT-AR
Triple-function air valve for wastewater.
Applications
Products designed for critical applications
IRUA air valves are designed to work in demanding hydraulic infrastructures, from water supply networks and pumping stations to desalination plants, mining or industry and power generation.
Need help selecting air valves?
IRUA’s technical team can help you choose the most suitable solution for your hydraulic installation, network behaviour and required level of protection.
