Data Sheet
Bulletin 74.1:Y690A
January 2010
D102591X012
www.sherregulators.com
Y690A Series Gas Blanketing Regulators
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Figure 1. Y690A Series Direct-Operated Gas Blanketing Regulators
Introduction
The Y690A Series Gas Blanketing Regulator System
reduces a high-pressure gas, such as nitrogen,
to maintain a protective environment above any
liquid stored in a tank or vessel. The regulator
system replaces the volume of vapors with a
volume of blanketing gas to prevent the internal
vessel pressure from decreasing, when liquid is
being pumped out or when the vessel is suddenly
cooled, causing vapors to contract. In both cases
a slight positive vessel pressure prevents outside
air, moisture and other contaminants from entering
the vessel. Type Y690A (Figure 1) is a direct-operated
regulator used for accurate pressure control on very
low-pressure blanketing systems. Downstream
pressure is sensed through a pitot tube installed in
the lower casing of the regulator, thus no external
control line is required. Type Y690AM uses a
control line to more accurately control the pressure
if the regulator is mounted away from the tank.
Features
• Easy Conversion Between Constructions—
Converts easily from Type Y690A to Type Y690AM
with two O-rings and one machine screw.
• Sour Gas Service Capability—For sour gas
applications, the Y690A Series regulators are
available in materials that comply with National
Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)
Standards MR0175 and MR0103.
• Inlet Pressure Equals Outlet Pressure—Full
inlet pressure capability on the downstream side
of the regulator.
• Corrosion Resistance—Multiple regulator
constructions are available in a variety of materials
for compatibility with corrosive process gases.
• Multiple Applications—Y690A Series can be used
for a wide variety of gases including air, nitrogen,
natural gas, sour gas, butane, and propane.










