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Field Operator Certification: Blowers
Field Operator Certification: Blowers
Blowers
Blowers
Lesson Objectives
1. State the purpose for Blowers
2. Name the main components of Blowers
3. Explain the principle of operation of a Blower
4. State applications for Blowers in your cement plant
5. Describe the running & static inspection process for
Blowers
6. Describe the troubleshooting process for common Blower
problems
7. State the safety concerns related to Blowers
8. Perform a running & static inspection on a Blower (OJT)
Objective 1 - Purpose
To provide clean
oil-free air flow at
relatively high
pressures
Objective 2 - Components
Drive
Blower Lobes
Casing
Inlet Filter / Silencer
Inlet Port
Exhaust Port
Timing Gears
Shaft Support Bearings
Oil Bath Reservoir
Relief Valve
Operation (cont’d)
Gear & bearing lubrication
occurs externally to cylinder-
clean, oil-free gas delivery
Compression occurs after gas
leaves Blower & encounters
system resistance
Blower has relief valve to
protect from high operating
pressures
Relief valves can also used to
control amount of air flow to
downstream equipment
Objective 4 - Applications
Swirl, Axial air for burner flame control
Fluidizing air for air slides, aeration pads
Pneumatic transport air – FK pumps, Coal firing
systems
Objective 5 - Inspections
Running Inspection…
Static Inspection…
Objective 6 - Troubleshooting
Loss of airflow capacity
Objective 7 - Safety
Always lock out Blower prior to performing any
service
Casing temps may be extremely hot
Blowers controlled automatically - can start/stop at
any time
Keep work area clear of grease, oil, water, etc that
could cause a slip or a fall
Keep clothing, fingers, hair, etc. away from drive
components & Blower inlet
Safety (cont’d)
Inspect all guards for damage & support integrity
regularly
Do not operate Blower with open inlet or outlet port
Don’t exceed specified vacuum/pressure limitations
Don’t operate above/below recommended speed
range
Don’t use where non-sparking equipment is specified
Don’t operate without belt guard/coupling shield
Safety (cont’d)
Prolonged exposure may require ear protection
WARNING Don’t exceed sheave or coupling
manufacturers' rim speed limit
Know location & function of all control stations
Keep all control stations free from obstructions to
ensure access at all times
Report all unsafe conditions or practices
immediately
Lesson Review
State the purpose of a Blower
Lesson Review
List 5 components of the positive displacement
Blower
Lesson Review
What causes compression of the gases in a Blower
system?
Lesson Review
Relief valves can be used for 2 specific purposes.
What are they?
Lesson Review
State 2 applications for Blowers in your plant
Lesson Review
Describe 5 inspection points for a positive
displacement Blower
Lesson Review
List 3 reasons that could explain the loss of airflow
capacity in a Blower’s system
Lesson Review
List 3 safety hazards associated with the positive
displacement Blower