Seeking advice on the installation of vortex shields; waiting for experts to reply
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Vortex-preventing baffles are often installed at the outlet of the tower bottom; then, is it necessary to install such baffles at the lower inlet of the storage tank as well?
It's needed. But I’m not entirely sure; I’ll wait for an expert’s reply
Anti-vortex baffles are installed at the outlet, but not at the inlet. Importing does not generate eddies...
Generally, shock plates are installed at the inlet, while vortex plates are required at the outlet
For storage tanks, a buffer baffle is installed at the inlet, and an anti-vortex plate is installed at the outlet.
Only the liquid outlet connected to the pump requires an anti-vortex baffle, mainly to prevent cavitation in the pump; if the outlet is not connected to a pump, such a baffle is not necessary. When necessary (such as high inlet flow rate, proximity to the cylinder wall, or presence of gases in the inlet fluid), an anti-erosion baffle is installed at the inlet.
Only the liquid outlet connected to the pump requires an anti-vortex baffle, mainly to prevent cavitation in the pump; if the outlet is not connected to a pump, such a baffle is not necessary. When necessary (such as high inlet flow rate, proximity to the cylinder wall, or presence of gases in the inlet fluid), an anti-erosion baffle is installed at the inlet. That makes sense. The Ministry of Chemical Industry has ready-made diagrams; simply choose according to the dimensions.
It is not necessary to feed the tank from below; only rapid flow outwards will create vortices, just like the waterproofing in a home bathtub