Water conservation nowadays is becoming a serious challenge in India and across the globe. Pilferage of water by tampering the supply lines or by any other means results in huge water wastage and imposes a huge cost on water authorities and customers.
Kinetic air valves are commonly found tampered by loosening or removing the cowl and by inserting a rod or other similar objects between the cowl and valve body. Once the valve is tampered with, water which is under high internal pressure in the pipeline gets released and starts leaking continuously. Water pilferage also takes place by removing high pressure air release nipple. In order to combat water theft, water wastage and water pilferage to have clean environment, Kirloskar Brothers Ltd. has innovated and launched its tamperproof kinetic air valve for water, sewage and effluent applications. These valves have been designed to offer reliable service over a long period of time. Kirloskar tamperproof kinetic air valve is available in 5 sizes: 50 mm, 80 mm, 100 mm, 150 mm and 200 mm. Kinetic air valvesKinetic air valves are commonly used in self-venting and admitting air in water pipelines. The basic functions of kinetic air valves as below:
To release air automatically when the pipeline is being filled (anti surge action)To close and remain closed automatically when the pipe is filled with water, so as to prevent loss of waterTo open and admit air automatically while the main is being emptied (anti vacuum action)To release accumulated and mixed air with water under pressure automatically during normal working condition.
Tampering of kinetic air valvesMost of the times there is a huge amount of water wastage because of the leakage of air valves which in turn is due to tampering. Kinetic air valves are commonly found tampered by:By loosening or removing the cowlBy inserting a rod or other similar objects between the cowl and valve bodyBy removing the high pressure air release nipple.
Once the air valve is tampered with, water which is under high internal pressure in the pipeline gets released and starts leaking continuously. It then no more functions as air valve i.e. anti-surge and anti-vacuum. Hence besides continuous water leakage through air valves there is huge potential of rupture or collapse of pipelines and again leading to very large amount of water wastage. Further, other problems like pollution, contamination and arising diseases also could become a serious concern.
Kirloskar tamperproof kinetic air valveObjective behind designing this completely tamperproof kinetic air valve was to eliminate the problem of tampering and to prevent water wastage at rising mains and distribution networks.Tamperproof kinetic air valve is maintenance free. Hence there is no need for frequent repairs and replacements. The company claims that the valve helps save thousands of litres of water going waste every day per valve.
Key featuresTamperproof design of cowl and boltingTamperproof high pressure nippleNon-clogging and self-sealing designTrouble free operation with zero maintenanceReliable service for long period of time100 per cent tamperproof features and still conforming to all basic requirements of Indian Standard specifications IS 14845.
Thus Kirloskar tamperproof kinetic air valve leads to larger benefit of the society and serves to help cause of water conservation and to keep environment clean and pollution free. Thus it is a step towards prevention of water leakage, wastage and to address sustainability.