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1354 Vapour Pressure Analyser 2014 OIM Iss. 6 (With Drawings)
1354 Vapour Pressure Analyser 2014 OIM Iss. 6 (With Drawings)
1354 Vapour Pressure Analyser 2014 OIM Iss. 6 (With Drawings)
Analyser
ATEX Vapour Pressure Analyser
E-Mail: info@atacgroup.com
Website: http://www.atacgroup.com
Please note that this manual covers both of ATAC’s ATEX certified 1354 Analysers
(IIB & IIB+H2)
4 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 8
4.1 FUNCTION ............................................................................................................................................ 8
4.2 SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................ 8
4.3 OPTIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 9
4.3.1 VOLTAGE ........................................................................................................................................... 9
4.3.2 SAMPLE PRESSURE ......................................................................................................................... 9
4.3.3 PRESSURE TRANSMITTER .............................................................................................................. 9
4.3.4 RANGE ............................................................................................................................................... 9
6 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 14
6.1 SAMPLE FLOW PATH ........................................................................................................................ 14
6.2 GENERAL MECHANICAL DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................... 14
6.2.1 MOTOR ............................................................................................................................................ 14
6.2.2 HEATER ........................................................................................................................................... 14
6.2.3 COOLING COIL ................................................................................................................................ 15
6.2.4 HEAT EXCHANGER ......................................................................................................................... 16
6.2.5 STIRRERS ........................................................................................................................................ 16
6.2.6 TRANSMITTER................................................................................................................................. 16
6.2.7 PRESSURE GAUGES AND GAUGE SAVER ................................................................................... 16
6.2.8 NOZZLE ASSEMBLY AND SENSING DEVICE................................................................................. 17
6.3 ELECTRICAL POWER........................................................................................................................ 18
6.4 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER ........................................................................................................ 18
6.4.1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................... 18
6.4.2 MECHANICAL DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................................... 18
6.4.3 ON/OFF OPERATION....................................................................................................................... 19
6.4.4 PROPORTIONAL OPERATION (TABLE 1)....................................................................................... 19
6.4.5 RESET-INTEGRAL (TABLE 2) .......................................................................................................... 19
6.5 PRESSURE ........................................................................................................................................ 19
3.1.1 SYMBOLS
The following symbols appear in the manual, their meanings are listed below;
4.1 FUNCTION
The Model 1354 Vapour Pressure Analyser is a process instrument that continuously
measures the vapour pressure of liquid streams. The vapour pressure information may be
indicated directly or transmitted for automatic blending and injection control of various
hydrocarbon process streams. The Monitor is intended for use with liquids having
viscosities up to a maximum of 10 centipoise (cP).
The Vapour Pressure Analyser provides consistent and accurate readings by measuring
the vapour pressure of the sample under standardised conditions. The incoming sample
stream is heated or cooled and regulated accurately to a temperature of 100oF
(37.8oC). If reinsertion of the sample into the process stream is desired, a suitable
pump may be required. The nominal sample flow rate in the instrument is about 55 to
230 litres per hour depending upon the back pressure and the type of sample.
4.2 SAFETY
The Vapour Pressure Analyser is component certified to meet ATEX requirements for
installation in potentially hazardous environments. The following certificates apply:
Resistance Thermometer
07ATEX2226 EN 60079-0 & EN 60079-1 Exd IIC T3/T4/T5/T6
4.3.1 VOLTAGE
The Monitor is available to suit 100-125V or 200-250V supplies. Change of voltage range
involves replacement of a solid-state relay, fuses, neon lamps, the motor overload cut-out
and the heater. Changes must be made to the Temperature Controller mains transformer
tappings.
The minimum sample pressure is 7 bar (100 lbf/in2). Sample preparation systems can be
offered for lower inlet pressures and for sample return.
4.3.4 RANGE
The standard model reads vapour pressures up to 1.6 bars absolute (22 psia). Units for
higher vapour pressures are available upon request.
The measuring principle of the instrument can be compared to that employed in the
laboratory eductor air pump. The sample is brought to a standard temperature of 100 oF
(37.8oC) and forced through a jet orifice in which the increase in fluid velocity creates a
pressure drop sufficient to induce incipient vaporisation of the sample. The minimum
absolute pressure reached in a jet orifice occurs when the static pressure of the liquid at the
nozzle exit reaches the effective vapour pressure of the sample.
The Analyser reads Kinetic vapour pressure which is defined as the pressure exerted when
a solid or liquid is at equilibrium with its own vapour. The industry standard test is the ASTM
method D-323-58 which determines the Reid vapour pressure. This is not true vapour
pressure since it includes a factor depending upon the expansion of a volume of air. Good
correlation between the Monitor reading and the laboratory reading is achieved.
The relationship between the fluid velocity and pressure is given by the flow energy
equation:
(V1)2 + P1 = (V2)2 + P2 + F2
V1 and V2 are the fluid velocities at the inlet and outlet respectively of the jet orifices.
It is evident that if the outlet velocity V2 can be made sufficiently large while V1 and P1 are
held constant then, ignoring friction, the pressure of the fluid out of the nozzle can be
reduced to the effective vapour pressure of the sample. Since the fluid temperature is held
constant and the pressure at the nozzle inlet maintained at a level that causes vaporisation
of the sample, the pressure in the measuring chamber is an accurate measurement of the
effective vapour pressure.
5.1.1 RANGE
5.1.2 SAMPLE
Temperature Within the range 25oC to 50oC but fluctuations must not exceed 5oC.
Flash point Closed cup flash point 220oC MIN (Certification requirement)
5.1.6 TEMPERATURE
5.1.8 AIR
5.1.10 TRANSMITTER
Pneumatic or electric as specified.
5.1.12 DIMENSIONS
Overall length 900mm
Overall width 500mm
Overall height 1420mm excluding transmitter
5.1.13 WEIGHT
180kg approximately
The Vapour Pressure Analyser is free-standing and provide that it is sheltered from direct
sun, rain and strong winds. It will operate satisfactory indoors/outdoors
Ambient Temperature range conditions 0 Deg C to +55 Deg C
Altitude 2000m
Relative humidity not to exceeding 80%
Main supply fluctuations not exceeding +/- 10%
Over voltage category II IEC 60364-4-443
Pollution degree 2
Sample then flows to a pressure reducing regulator that produces a constant downstream
pressure; from there it passes through a heat exchanger comprising 4 coils of stainless
steel pipe in series-parallel immersed in an oil bath held at a constant temperature. A
resistance thermometer in the bath provides a signal enabling the temperature controller to
regulate the oil bath temperature. The sample temperature is controlled at 37.8 oC (100oF)
+ 0.01oC and can be checked by a standard mercury-in-glass thermometer fitted into a well
in the oil bath. The set point temperature is adjusted by means of dials mounted on the
front of the temperature controller enclosure.
The sample is applied at constant pressure to the measurement nozzle, the pressure being
controlled by a pressure regulator and displayed using a pressure gauge. It flows into a jet
orifice in the sensing device at the outlet of which vaporisation of the sample occurs. The
vapour pressure is indicated by a pressure gauge and then converted for remote monitoring
and control purposes by an absolute pressure transducer. Any possible back surge of
pressure resulting from downstream variations is prevented by a back pressure regulator.
6.2.1 MOTOR
A flameproof induction motor is flange mounted on the oil bath cover. The motor shaft
extends through the cover to drive the stirrer paddles. Voltages applied to the motor must
not exceed the rated value + 10%.
6.2.2 HEATER
In order to minimise the bath time-constant, a single, thin wall, stainless steel, low wattage
density, oil bath immersion heater is provided. The heater is connected to a non-resettable
thermal fuse. The heater is normally rated at 1.5kW at nominal mains voltage.
A 1/4in, stainless steel cooling coil is provided in the oil bath for constant circulation of
cooling water when a measurement temperature less than that of the process stream is
desired or high ambient temperature is expected.
6.2.5 STIRRERS
Two Hallikainen Size 1 stainless steel jet-stir impellers are used to agitate the bath oil,
minimising the overall bath time-constant and temperature gradients. The hollow stirrer
blades cause the bath oil to flow radically out through the blades at a high velocity as well
as in directions normal and tangential to the blade surfaces. The two stirrers have different
flow patterns defined by the angle of set of the impeller blades; this further improves the
efficiency of the mixing of the bath oil.
6.2.6 TRANSMITTER
The vapour pressure of the sample is transmitted, either electronically or pneumatically. It is
essential that the transmitter measure’s absolute pressure to avoid errors caused by
variations in atmospheric pressure.
6.4.1 INTRODUCTION
A 100 ohm platinum sensing element used in conjunction with a 100 ohm fixed low
temperature-coefficient resistor is used as standard input to the Controller.
The Temperature Controller is housed in the electronic box. It comprises two printed circuit
boards, the Pre-Amplifier and the Main Amplifier. It has two controls and two indicator
lamps, designated as follows:
(1) Coarse
A 10-turn potentiometer is used to adjust the control temperature. The potentiometer
is adjusted by means of a two scale vernier dial which is calibrated in whole turns
(10) on the inner scale and in a percent of a turn on the outer scale. Readings on
these scales are expressed in terms of the smallest division on the scale (1% of a
turn); thus for two turns and 83% of a turn the potentiometer setting is quoted as
283. A lock is provided on the dial to prevent accidental movement.
The heater remains fully on or fully off until the temperature approaches the set-point. The
difference between the temperature at which the heater is turned off and the set-point
temperature is determined by the setting of S1, GAIN. The temperature bands
corresponding to the GAIN switch settings are listed in Table 1. Over the proportional band
the heat input the heater is on for one second, then off for one second.
6.5 PRESSURE
For most applications the calculated inlet pressure will not exceed the safe working
pressure of 40 bars. LPG represents a special case with an inlet pressure approaching the
safe maximum pressure of 40 bars.
T 1 0.036
a
b 2 0.056
l
e 3 0.08
1 4 0.12
– 5 0.18
P 6 0.25
r
o 7 0.35
p
o
r
8 0.45
t
i
9 0.6
o
n 0 0.73
a
l Band Selected by Gain Switch
RESET SWITCH
RESET TIME (seconds)
SETTING
1 NO RESET
2 100
3 66
4 45
5 32
6 22
7 15
8 10
9 6.6
0 4.5
ANALYTICAL TECHNOLOGY & CONTROL can advise users on the installation and system
design and undertake to supply and commission the necessary equipment.
For users wishing to design their own installation, the following information is intended as a
guide and, as such, cannot include detail of every possible configuration.
WARNING
Where This Instrument Is Installed In An Area Classified Zone 1 Or 2, Power Must Not Be
Applied When Any Cover Or Door Has Been Removed Or Opened Unless Specific
Permission Has Been Obtained.
THE INSTRUMENT MUST BE INSTALLED USING ELECTRICAL GLANDS OR CONDUIT APPROPRIATE
TO THE HAZARDOUS AREA CLASSIFICATION
THIS EQUIPMENT IS CERTIFIED FOR USE IN RESPECT OF HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS UP TO AND
INCLUDING GROUP IIB OR IIB+H2. UNAUTHORISED MODIFICATION OR ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE MAY
INVALIDATE THE CERTIFICATION.
THIS INSTRUMENT INCLUDES APPARATUS USING VOLTAGES THAT CAN ENDANGER LIFE. IT IS
THE DUTY OF ALL PERSONS W HO MAY BE CONCERNED W ITH OPERATION OR W ORK UPON THE
APPARATUS TO COMPLY W ITH CURRENT ELECTRICITY SAFETY REGULATIONS AND TO BE
THOROUGHLY CONVERSANT W ITH ALL REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE W ORK THEY UNDERTAKE.
DISCONNECTION OF THE PROTECTIVE EARTH INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE APPARATUS W ILL MAKE IT
DANGEROUS. INTENTIONAL DISCONNECTION IS PROHIBITED.
DO NOT USE FUSES OF A TYPE OR RATING DIFFERING FROM THOSE SPECIFIED.
7.2.1 LOCATION
Locate the Monitor as near as possible to the sample point.
For adequate access, prepare a firm level site 3m x 2m. Access for routine operations is
required only on the two shortest sides. Access to the other long side is required when
lowering the bath.
Four fixing holes 5/8in diameter are located in the support stand on which the Monitor is
mounted.
Run all services from the end furthest from the Temperature Controller.
7.2.2 HOUSING
The Monitor is designed to operate satisfactorily when exposed to normal ambient
temperature variations, draughts, etc. Protection should be provided from rain or snow and
exposure to extreme wind and direct heat from the sun. The Monitor may be housed in an
existing building such as a pump house, or a specially built shelter. In either case it is
essential to take adequate precautions regarding safety classification.
The location should include ample lighting for inspection and servicing.
The sample temperature should fall within the range of 25 - 50oC with fluctuations not
exceeding 5oC. The function of cooling water is to reduce the oil bath temperature so that
the heater is required to maintain the temperature and thus to exercise control.
Water cooling is only required when the sample inlet temperature is about 30oC. Connect
the cooling water lines to the 1/4in ANPT female cooling water inlet and outlet elbows. To
prevent excessive temperature fluctuations in the oil bath install a water flow control valve
in the water line; to maintain a reasonably constant flow rate (up to a maximum of 50 l/h), it
is preferable to include a flowmeter.
7.3.4 SAMPLE
(a) Sample In
Connect the Sample In lines to the 1/4in ANPT male "IN" port. The maximum
permissible pressure on this line is 60 bar (900 lbf/in2). Allowance must be made
for the pressure drop in the incoming sample line at flow rates of up to 230 l/h.
(b) Sample Out
Connect the Sample Out lines to the 1/4in ANPT male "OUT" port. The sample out
is normally returned to the process line. If the outlet pressure is less than the
pressure of the line to which the stream is to be returned, a suitable pump must be
provided. (See 4.3)
WARNING
8.1 PREPARATION
(1) Insert the thermometer provided into the well directly above the sample outlet T. A
hook in the thermometer well cap is used to rotate the thermometer for ease of
reading and removal.
(2) Fill the oil bath housing up to the middle of the oil-fill elbow with oil having the following
properties:
(a) Good heat transference.
(b) Resistance to oxidation
(d) A vapour pressure at 180oC not more than 0.2mm Hg. (Mandatory)
NOTE: Filling is easier with the oil-bath dropped; if this is done, fill to 10mm below the filler
elbow. When the oil-bath is raised, sufficient oil will be displaced by the pipe-work to raise
the oil to the correct level.
8.2 SETTING UP
(3) Wait until the oil bath temperature is within 5oC of the normal operating temperature.
(4) Set both pressure regulators to minimum pressure. (See 4.4, step 5)
(5) Open the outlet and then the inlet valve.
(6) Slowly increase the nozzle pressure by means of the inlet pressure regulator until the
nozzle pressure gauge reads about 1.7 bar gauge.
(7) Adjust the output regulator to give a reading on the output gauge of about 1 bar gauge
above the expected vapour pressure of the sample.
(8) By means of the inlet pressure regulator, raise the nozzle pressure gradually. The
vapour pressure gauge reading will rise until the sample starts to vaporise and will then
remain constant with rising nozzle pressure.
(9) Set the nozzle pressure to a value about 1 bar above the pressure at which
vaporisation commenced.
(10) The general operating conditions of the Monitor are now roughly set.
WARNING
THE FLAMEPROOF UNIT MUST BE OPENED FOR THESE OPERATIONS SO POWER
MUST BE SWITCHED OFF AT EACH STOP, OR SPECIAL PERMISSION OBTAINED TO
WORK WITH THE ENCLOSURE OPEN AND POWER ON.
(1) Set the Gain switch (S1 on PA0333) to position 1 (maximum gain)
(2) Set the Re-set switch (S3 on PA0333) to ON. (ON/OFF control ON).
(3) Set the Coarse and Fine temperature dials so that the bath operates at the required
temperature. [see Calibration Curve Dwg #12833 for reference / Data Sheet]
(4) When the amber light starts to flash on and off, this show that the bath is at the
required temperature (check on thermometer). Measure the time in seconds for the
complete temperature on-off cycle i.e. time from amber light going off at the end of
one long ON period to the same point after the next long ON period. Repeat this
measurement several times to check.
(5) Set the Re-set switch (S3 on PA0333) to OFF (Proportional control ON) and set the
gain switch S1 to 0 (minimum gain), then increase the Gain setting to the maximum
value possible without producing hunting. Correct operation is when the amber lamp
flashes on and off steadily about once per second and a half. Hunting is when the
lamp periodically increases and decreases its percentage ON time. Hunting may also
be observed on the indicator or recorder as a regular cyclic fluctuation in the test
sample viscosity.
(6) Set the Re-set switch following Table 2 to the nearest value above the number of
seconds measured as the cycle period in step 4. This completes the adjustment. The
new dial settings should be recorded in the instrument log or Test Certificate.
WARNING
WHEN OPERATING ON HIGH VAPOUR PRESSURE SAMPLES THE ANALYSER
SHOULD BE VENTED TO ATMOSPHERE BEFORE REMOVING THE NOZZLE
ASSEMBLY.
(7) Remove the filter to gain access to the nozzle assembly. After ensuring that the oil
pressure in the instrument is zero, remove the nozzle assembly by unscrewing the
handle and carefully removing the assembly from its holder.
(8) Unscrew item 11 and fit a shim washer of 0.040in on the shoulder of the part (refer to
Fig. 6).
(9) Re-assemble the assembly and check that the O-rings are undamaged. Smear them
with silicone grease to prevent damage during re-insertion. Refit the assembly in the
Monitor.
(10) Open the isolation valves and repeat the above checks, adjusting the shim thickness to
give a result that falls within the limits of the ASTM Test.
(1) Open any external sample outlet valves and then the inlet valves and any sampling
system valves, which are not part of the instrument.
(2) Close any external power isolator (supplied by the user).
(3) Switch on any sample re-insertion pump.
(4) Switch on the power and motor switches on the front of the Temperature Controller.
The red (left-hand) signal lamp turns on indicating that the oil bath heaters are
energised.
(5) When the amber (right-hand) signal begins to blink off and on, the bath is approaching
operating temperature; when the on-period is roughly equal to the off-period, the bath
has reached the set operating temperature.
(6) With sample flowing, use the mercury thermometer to check that the operating
temperature is 100oF (37.8oC)
(7) Check that the pressure-reducing regulator is not leaking by listening for chattering
or other noises.
(8) Switch on the transmitter
(9) Open the air supply valve, (if pneumatic transmitters are used).
(10) The instrument is now operational.
(3) Read the temperature indicated on the mercury thermometer. This should be 100oF
(37.8oC)
(4) The inlet filter screen may be removed for cleaning and replacing by disconnecting the
flush valve line. The filter screen holder may be unscrewed from the pipe plug so
that the filter screen cartridge can be removed.
Experience will indicate which of the above procedures may be performed at longer
intervals or even omitted.
NOTE: If the sample stream is volatile and leaves no sediment, the following operations
may be carried out at longer intervals.
10.2.1 NOZZLE
Remove the nozzle; dismantle and clean it.
11.1 SAFETY
WARNING
SWITCH OFF THE POWER BEFORE OPENING OR LOWERING THE OIL BATH. WEAR
GLOVES.
THE FLAMEPROOF CONTROL UNIT MUST BE OPENED FOR CIRCUIT CHECKING,
WHICH CAN ONLY BE PERFORMED WITH THE POWER SWITCHED ON. WHERE THE
INSTRUMENT IS INSTALLED IN AN AREA CLASSIFIED ZONE 1 OR ZONE 2, SPECIAL
PERMISSION MUST BE OBTAINED FOR THE TESTS.
THIS INSTRUMENT INCLUDES APPARATUS USING VOLTAGES THAT CAN
ENDANGER LIFE. IT IS THE DUTY OF ALL PERSONS WHO MAY BE CONCERNED
WITH OPERATION OR WORK UPON THE APPARATUS TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT
ELECTRICITY SAFETY REGULATIONS AND TO BE THOROUGHLY CONVERSANT
WITH ALL REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE WORK THEY UNDERTAKE.
To locate a fault proceed in the sequence given overleaf, but first check:
(1) that the gauges show their normal readings;
(2) the Temperature Controller indicator lamps; in the normal operation, the red
temperature controller lamp (left-hand lamp) should be on continuously and the amber
lamp (right-hand lamp) should be flashing;
Heater remains a) Check the voltage to the heater at TB2/4 adjusting the
continuously on or off. temperature setting to turn the Controller fully on and
off.
Controller not responding to a) Check that the resistance thermometer and balancing
the temperature settings resistor are each approximately 100 ohms.
b) Check all terminal block connections for security.
c) With the supply connected check that the mains
transformer T1 input and output voltages are correct.
d) Check that 2.3Vac is available at TBP1/11 and
TBP1/12,
e) Check the output of the pre-amplifier at TB1/3; at bridge
balance, it should be 5mV peak-to-peak.
f) Check the output of the controller at TBM1/7&8, while
varying the temperature setting control to turn the
Controller fully on and fully off. The output should swing
between +6Vdc and -8Vdc. Adjust the temperature
controls to balance the bridge; the output should
continually switch between the two levels.
Bath temperature fluctuates a) If the bath temperature is fluctuating outside the control
limits, refer to the section on adjustment of bath
operating temperature.
Proceed as follows.
(1) Disconnect the resistance thermometer terminations at the controller end and remove
all securing clips;
(2) Unscrew the gland at the controller end and carefully pull the cable through to the
outside;
(3) Carefully straighten the cable so that it lies vertically above the resistance
thermometer;
(4) Unscrew the resistance thermometer from the bath, allowing the cable to rotate with
the thermometer.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to disconnect the cable at the resistance thermometer end. This would
destroy the assembly.
Refit in reverse order.
(1) Unscrew the socket-head screws securing the heater cover and remove the cover;
disconnect the wires from the immersion heater terminals.
(2) Unscrew the large socket head screw holding the immersion heater to the top flange.
(3) Unscrew the connection nuts holding the cooling coil in place.
(4) Disconnect the sample line from the inlet elbow and from the sensing device holder.
(5) Loosen the stirrers on the motor shaft. The complete heat exchanger, heater and
cooler can now be withdrawn and dismantled as required.
The thermal cut-off fuse is situated inside the tube next to the heater element. To replace
the thermal fuse, proceed as follows.
(1) Disconnect the back socket-head screws securing the heater cover and remove the
cover.
(2) Disconnect the wires from the heater to the back fuse terminal.
(3) Pull the fuse out of the tube.
(4) Fit a new fuse in reverse order to removal.
Warning :
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