Air is an unwelcome guest in heating and cooling systems of all sizes. Even modern systems—though watertight—can allow air and gas to infiltrate, leading to inefficiency, higher operational costs, increased system failures, and more frequent manual maintenance.
For building owners, contractors and engineers, the SpiroVent Superior S600 offers a revolutionary degassing solution for heating and cooling systems.
What Is the SpiroVent Superior S600?
The Superior S600 is a high-performance air degasser designed to continually remove air and gas from system water—including free air, microbubbles and dissolved gases—improving both the performance and longevity of these systems. Through a small, built-in vacuum pump, the unit pulls water removes gasses and air before returning the water to the system.
One of the leading degassing solutions on the market, SpiroVent Superior S600 is unique in its ability to handle both dissolved gas and air that accumulates in systems as the result of:
- Seal failures
- Insert and press fittings
- Synthetic piping
- Rubber components
- Reinforced hoses
- Faulty pressure maintenance
- Dissolved gases in make-up water, and more
When air is present in a system, it can lead to a wide range of operational issues, including time-consuming manual venting, longer commissioning times, system failures, increased energy consumption and reduced heat transfer — among other challenges. Over time, these issues can cause increased corrosion and failure in system components, including pipes, valves, pumps, and heat exchangers.
The Science Behind the Solution
The Superior S600 uses vacuum degassing to remove both free and dissolved gases from the system water using a method based on Henry’s Law, which describes the relationship between temperature, pressure, and the solubility of gases in liquids. As system water heats up, it holds less dissolved air, causing microbubbles to form which, if not removed, can lead to system damage.
How the Process Works:
- Phase 1
A portion of system water is fed into the degassing tank via a bypass. The feed valve closes once the tank is full, and the pressure inside the tank equalizes with the system. - Phase 2
The vacuum pump creates negative pressure in the tank, causing the dissolved gases to form bubbles, which rise to the top of the tank. - Phase 3
The degassed water is returned to the system, undersaturated and ready to absorb more gases for removal in subsequent cycles. This process repeats, ensuring the system remains free of air.
By continuously removing air from system water, the Superior S600 helps systems run more efficiently with fewer breakdowns and maintenance requirements. This not only benefits contractors, who will spend less time dealing with system failures, but also facility engineers tasked with optimizing long-term system performance.
See It in Action
Watch the SpiroVent Superior S600 demonstration video below to see firsthand how this powerful air degasser improves system efficiency:
Time & Cost Savings for Contractors
For contractors, the Superior S600 is a labor-saving tool that can greatly reduce installation time. Traditionally, contractors must spend hours installing large, conventional air separators that take up significant space. In contrast, SpiroVent’s compact design can be easily retrofitted into existing systems for faster installs, fewer system disruptions and, ultimately, lower labor costs.
Because the Superior S600 works seamlessly with existing systems, contractors can avoid the complicated process of reworking or expanding system components to fit a full-sized air separator. This is particularly useful in retrofit situations where space is limited and downtime must be minimized.
Air Infiltration Solutions from an Experienced Partner
Though new to the U.S. market, the Superior S600 has been trusted across Europe for decades. Its proven track record of boosting system efficiency, reducing energy consumption and lowering maintenance costs has made it a go-to solution for European engineers and contractors. Now, U.S. professionals can utilize this innovative technology to improve the performance of their own heating and cooling systems.
With the SpiroVent Superior S600, Maddock Industries is excited to bring our customers a product that saves space, time and money while enhancing system performance and preventing downtime. Whether you’re retrofitting an existing system or designing a new one, this powerful air degasser offers a smarter, more efficient way to remove air from your heating and cooling systems.
Reach out for more product detail or download a brochure to learn how the SpiroVent Superior S600 can revolutionize your next project.
