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knowledge about refrigeration gas dryer used in Turbogenerators

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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):

  • 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.