
This Grundfos pressure vessel is a Revit family featuring a vertical cylindrical steel tank designed for fluid distribution systems. The unit is a standard vertical cylindrical pressure vessel, typically employed in booster set configurations to maintain system pressure. It features a simple, robust form with a domed top and a flat base supported by a tripod leg arrangement. A single connection point is visible at the base for integration with system pipework. The geometry is streamlined for BIM efficiency, focusing on accurate spatial representation rather than high-poly aesthetic detail. The exterior finish is a neutral industrial grey, consistent with standard steel fabrication for mechanical components within utility or plant room environments.
The download is a 328 KB file containing a Revit family (.rfa). Load it into a project from the Insert tab with Load Family, then place it like any other component of its category; it schedules and tags with the rest of your model.
In Revit, this family is best utilised by loading it directly into a mechanical project template or a specific plant room model. Professionals should use the provided connection point to snap into existing pipework systems. Because it is a native Revit family, users can easily modify parameters for sizing or visibility controls within the project browser. It is suitable for early-stage spatial planning or final construction documentation where mechanical equipment footprints must be clearly defined for coordination and clash detection.
Pressure Vessel – Grundfos Vertical Tank
Free
This asset is essential for MEP engineers and BIM coordinators working on residential, commercial, or industrial mechanical plant rooms. It integrates seamlessly into water boosting or heating circuit layouts, often paired with pumps, valves, and manifold assemblies. When searching for this type of component, professionals typically use terms such as pressure tank, expansion vessel, or mechanical equipment block. It is most frequently placed during the design development and technical documentation stages to ensure adequate clearance and service access around critical hydraulic components.
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What changed in 1.0
Initial release.
Free to use in personal and commercial projects, including paid client work.
Covers 1 seat.