refrigeration gas dryer
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knowledge about refrigeration gas dryer used in TurbogeneratorsTRANSCRIPT
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Theprecooledgasthenpassesthroughasmoothsurface,Nonfoulingairtorefrigerantheat
exchangerChiller (refrigerantevaporator),where it iscooledto+3 5degreecentigradeby
givingupheattorefrigerationsystem.
Now the hydrogen gas passes through the moisture separator, where the water is
separated from thegasanddischarged regularlythroughtheautodrainvalve.Thecoldgas
thenexitsatoutlet,after ithaspassed through theothersideofgastogasheatexchanger,
(economizer)where it iswarmed by the incominghotgas.Thisreheating increasesthegas
effectivevolume(enablingittodomorework)andpreventspipesweatingdownstream.(The
driedgastravels through the activated carbon filter), gas stream does not fallbelow the
temp. towhich itwaschilled inthegastorefrigerantheatexchanger(referred to as dew
point temp.) and hence no more water vapour will condense into troublesome
liquid.Removingthewaterallowsyoutokeeppipelines,gastools,valvesandcylinders,spray
guns,pneumatic instrumentsandanygasoperateddevicecleananddry.
Pressure switch: A pressure switch is provided to control discharge pressure by means of
controlling the condenser fan. It is sensing the discharge pressure and giving command to
condenserfantoONorOFF.Thiswillalsosaveenergyduringwinterseason.
Testing:
Hydraulictestofevaporatorunitandprecoolerunitat15Kg/cm2for30minutes.
Pneumatictestofevaporatorandprecoolerunitat10Kg/cm2for8hours.
HydraulictestofcompleteH2circuitat10Kg/cm2for30minutes.
PerformancetestofcompleteH2circuitat10Kg/cm2for8hours.
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Hydraulic test of refrigerant circuit exchanging compressor at 15 Kg/cm2 for 30
minutes.
10% radiographyofbuttweldsand100%DPTof filletweldofprecooler,evaporator
unitandanyweldinginH2circuit
Highvoltageandinsulationresistancetestofcontrolpanel.
Performance test shall be demonstrated checking for proper functioning is to be
carried by supplying air through the drier. The thermostats of the gas drier should
switchoffthecompressorassoonas3Ctemperatureachieved intheevaporatorand
when the temperature again reaches 56C, the compressor / cooling should start.
Duringfunctionaltest,operationofinstrumentshallalsobechecked.
PRESSURESWITCH:
A pressure switch is provided to control discharge pressure bymeans of controlling the condenser fan. It is
sensingthedischargepressureandgivingcommandtocondenserfantoONorOFF.Thiswillalsosaveenergy
duringwinterseason.
INSTALLATION:
ConnecttheElectricalconnectiontotheDryer
Connect the Hydrogen Gas inlet & outlet: Hydrogen gas inlet and outlet: Connect
hydrogengaslinestogasinletandgasoutletlocatedandidentifiedonthesideofthecabinet.
Pipingandarrangementswouldincludeinletandoutletvalvesandalsoasuitableairbypassif
desired.
NOTE:
TheDryerpressureshouldnotdropbelow5Kg/Cm2(g)asthelowerpressuredegrades
theoutletdewpoint.
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Inlettemperatureshouldnotexceed60Deg.C.asthehighertemperaturedegradesthe
outletdewpoint.
Checkforgasleaksatpipingconnections.
Ensuretheindicatorsandgaugesareoperatingproperly.
Allow the unit to run for several hours. Then check to see if drying is being
accomplished.ThiscanbedonebyreleasingthecompressedairfromMoisture
Separatorthroughmanualdraincondensateremovaltrap.
Properly installedandoperating,thedryerrequiresaminimumofcaretobeprovided
formanyyearsofreliableservice.Aregularmaintenanceprogramwilladdtothelifeof
the dryer and prevents problem with your compressed air system. Regular
maintenanceproceduresshouldincludedailymonitoringofdryeroperations.
Onair cooledmodels,blowingoutand cleaningofdirtanddust from theair cooled
refrigerationcondensingunitandespeciallytherefrigerationcondensermonthlyoras
requireddependingonconditionoftheareainwhichdryerisinstalled.inexceptionally
dirty location,a furnace type filter installation frontof the refrigeration condenser is
recommended. It should be kept clean in order to maintain free air flow across
condenser.
Donottamperwithrefrigerationsection.Settingsmadeatthe factoryare fornormal
conditions.Whereconditionsareunusual,consultmanufacturer'stodoneedful.
Usestabilizedvoltagetopreventabnormalelectricalcomponent/compressorfailure.
CLEANINGOFCONDENSER(AIRCOOLEDTYPE):
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It isrecommendedtocleanthecondenserevery13monthsdependinguponyoursite
condition.Thedustparticlessettledinsidethefinnesofthecondensertobecleanedfor
efficiency improvement.Forcleaningblowcompressedairatapressureof12kg/cm2
through the finnesor spraywater jet / soap solution through the finnes.During this
cleaningshutdowntheunit&electricalparts.
REFRIGERANTLEAKAGERECTIFICATION:Ifanygasleakageisthereinthesystemproper
coolingcannotbeachievedandsuctionpressurewillshowthe lesserthanrequired. If
excessgasisleakedoutthenlpswitchwilltripthesystem.torectifytheleakageofthe
systemconsultwithaqualifiedrefrigerationengineer.
VACUUM&GASCHARGING:Forvacuumandgascharginggoodexperienceisrequired
in refrigeration.Therefore it is recommended toconsultwithaqualified refrigeration
engineeranduseonlyproperevacuationtechnique.
COMPRESSORREPLACEMENT:Duringcompressorreplacementthedryertobereplaced
andthewholerefrigerantpipestobeflushed.Thenvacuumandgascharging istobe
done.Thereforeitisrecommendedtoconsultwithaqualifiedrefrigerationengineer.