DRAFT 16 November 2005

GIS 46-020
Guidance on Industry Standard for Standard Vessel Details

FLUSH OUTLET

D/2
76mm (3 in) MIN

W
W

D
152mm (6 in) MAX

D/2
51mm (2 in) MIN
152mm (6 in) MAX

Figure Q.2 - Vortex breaker

PLAN (TYP)

EXTENDED OUTLET

51mm (2 in) MIN

0.3 D MAX

W
W

D/2
76mm (3 in) MIN

D/2
152mm (6 in) MAX
51mm (2 in) MIN

D
152mm (6 in) MAX

Notes:
1. D is the nozzle nominal bore.
2. W is 3 mm (1/8 in) plus corrosion allowance of internal component (minimum).
3. Minimum thickness of the vortex breaker plate shall be 3 mm (1/8 in) plus twice the corrosion allowance specified for internals.

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