LOPX Separation System

Installation Instructions

Printed Aug 1997

Book No. 1810024-02 V3

Alfa Laval Marine & Power

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Published by: Alfa Laval Separation AB
Marine & Power Division
S - 147 80 Tumba
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Copyright Alfa Laval Separation AB 1997.
 Study instruction manuals and observe the
warnings before installation, operation,
service and maintenance.

Not following the instructions can result in

serious accidents with fatal injuries.

P000272A
In order to make the information clear only foreseeable conditions have
been considered. No warnings are given, therefore, for situations
arising from unintended usage of the machine and its tools.

A summary of the safety information is found in the Safety chapter

under divider 1.
Contents

1 Scope 1 7.2 Air Piping 26

7.2.1 Pipes 26
2 System Layout 3
7.2.2 Solenoid Valve Block, Air 26
3 Separator 7
8 Electrical System 27
4 Sludge Draining System 9 8.1 Ambient Temperature
4.1 Sludge Tank 10 Limitation 27

4.2 Sludge Piping 11

8.2 Mounting 28

4.3 Bowl Casing Drain 13

8.3 Identification 28

4.4 Sludge Tank Ventilation 13 8.4 Cable Types 29

8.5 Power Supply 30

5 Oil System 15
8.6 Cable Routing 30
5.1 Piping 17
8.7 Short Shield Connections 31
5.2 Oil Feed Line 17
5.2.1 Pump and Suction Line 17 9 Completion and
5.2.2 Heater 18 Initial Start 33

5.2.3 Change Over Valve 18 9.1 Completion Check List 33

5.3 Oil Outlet Line 19 9.2 Initial Start up 35

5.4 More than one Oil Tank 20 9.3 After Initial Start up 36

6 Operating Water System 21 10 Shut-down and Storage 37

6.1 Operating Water 22 10.1 Storage before Installation 37

6.2 Water Tank (Not applicable for 10.2 Shut-down after use 38
LOPX 714) 22
10.3 Protection and Storage 39
6.2.1 Tank Properties 22
6.2.2 Installation 23 10.4 Reassembly and Start up 41

6.3 Installation Height 23

6.4 Water Piping 24

6.4.1 Pipes 24
6.4.2 Solenoid Valve Block, Water 24

7 Pneumatic System 25

7.1 Compressed Air 26

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1 Scope

These installation instructions are valid for the

following separation systems:
LOPX 705
LOPX 707
LOPX 709
LOPX 710
LOPX 713
LOPX 714

Most of the installation instructions are

specifications, which are compulsory
requirements.

These specifications are sometimes completed

with non-compulsory recommendations,
which, if followed, will improve the
installation quality.

Additional installation information, such as

drawings and component installation
instructions, can be found in the following
books of this system manual:
System Reference
Contains drawings and technical data
about the system.
Separator Manual
Contains installation instructions and
drawings specific for the separator in the
chapter Technical Reference.
Component Descriptions

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1 Scope LOPX Installation Instructions

Contains technical data, installation

instructions and drawings about ancillary
system equipment.

NOTE

Be sure to study all relevant

documentation supplied to become
familiar with the function and
operation of the system and each
particular unit.

NOTE

If safety instructions, installation

specifications and additional
installation information in this manual
are not strictly followed, Alfa Laval
can not be held responsible for any
malfunction or injuries resulting.

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2 System Layout

C (14)
PI 17 (18) 19
D 15 16

20 9 11
7 8 PS PI
5 21 21
MT FI

(4) TT PS
(13) 6
10
E 12
(3)

(22) (13)
(2)

(1)

P00003DA
A B

A Oil feed D Compressed air

B Cleaned and recirculated oil outlet E Sludge discharge outlet
C Operating water

() Numbers in brackets refer to units not included in the standard delivery.

Item Symbol Designation Function

Process line, flow direction

Strainer Removes larger solid particles from the oil.

1

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Item Symbol Designation Function

Displacement pump Feeds unprocessed oil to the separator.
2

Heater Heats unprocessed oil to separation temperature.

3

Temperature transmitter Measures the oil temperature.

4 TT

Pneumatically controlled Leads the unprocessed oil to the separator or back

5 change over valve to the tank (recirculation).

Separator Cleans the oil by removing water and solid

6 particles.

Water transducer Measures the changes of water content in the

7 separated oil.

Flow indicator Displays the oil flow rate.

8

High pressure switch Senses high pressure in the oil outlet.

9

Low pressure switch Senses low pressure in the oil outlet.

10

Pressure gauge Displays the pressure in the oil outlet.

11

Manually controlled Regulates the cleaned oil back pressure.

12 regulating valve

Non-return valve Stops reverse oil flow.

13

Water tank Contains operating water. Not applicable for

14 LOPX 714

Solenoid valve block, air Distributes compressed air to the pneumatically

controlled valve.
15

Solenoid valve block, water Distributes operating water, conditioning water, and
16 displacement water to the separator.

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Item Symbol Designation Function

Control unit Supervises the separation system.
17

Starter Starts the separator and/or the pump.

18

Emergency stop button Initiates a controlled switch off sequence.

19

Water line

20 Flexible hose, water Leads the operating water to the separator.

Air line

21 Flexible hose, oil Leads the oil.

Sludge tank Collects sludge and water from the separator.

22

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3 Separator

C (14)
PI 17 (18) 19
D 15 16

20 9 11
7 8 PS PI
5 21 21
MT FI

(4) TT 6 PS
(13) 10
E 12
(3)

(22) (13)
(2)

(1)

A B P00003CA

See the storage and installation instructions

and descriptions in Technical Reference and
Dismantling/Assembly in the
Separator Manual.

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4 Sludge Draining System

C (14)
PI 17 (18) 19
D 15 16

20 9 11
7 8 PS PI
5 21 21
MT FI

(4) TT PS
(13) 6
10
E 12
(3)

(22) (13)
(2)

(1)

P000038A
A B

E Sludge discharge outlet

() Numbers in brackets refer to units not included in the standard delivery.

Item Symbol Designation Function

Sludge tank Collects sludge and water from the separator.
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4.1 Sludge Tank

Specification
The sludge tank must meet the following
specifications (see examples):
It must be installed directly under the
separator sludge outlet.
The volume must be at least one cubic
metre for each connected separator.
The tank height (A) must not be less than

G004262A
400 mm.
The ventilation pipe and the separator 1 Sludge pipe connection
sludge pipe must be installed according to 2 Ventilation pipe
the instructions in 4.2 Sludge Piping 3 Sludge outlet pump connection
A Min. height 400 mm
and 4.4 Sludge Tank Ventilation. B Min. slope 15

Recommendation

The sludge tank should be easy to empty and

inspect.

Consider the following recommendations

(see examples):
The tank floor, or most of it, should have a
slope (B) of minimum 15.
A heating coil should be used to keep the
sludge warm and fluid while being
pumped out.
The sludge outlet pump connection should
be positioned in the lowest part of the
G004261A

tank.
A manhole should be installed for 4 Manhole
5 Bowl casing drain connection
inspection and cleaning. 6 Water drain connection
7 High level alarm switch
Fit the tank with a sounding pipe or a high 8 Heating coil
level alarm switch, or both.

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4.2 Sludge Piping

Specification
The sludge pipe from the separator to the
sludge tank should be vertical.
If a vertical pipe is not possible, the
deviation (A) from the vertical line must
not exceed 30.

G004311A
Maximum deviation from vertical: 30

The sludge pipe must not extend below the

tank top.

NOTE

An extended sludge pipe will obstruct

G004313A

ventilation and create back pressure

that could cause separator problems.
No pipe below tank top

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Recommendation
If more than one separator is connected to the
same sludge tank, a butterfly or a flap valve
should be installed in each sludge pipe.
A. If a butterfly valve is used, it should be
equipped with an interlocking switch
(connected to the separator starter) to
prevent the separator from being started
when the valve is not fully open.

G004321A
1 Butterfly valve
2 Starter interlocking switch
3 Electric control line

B. If a flap valve is used, make sure that the

valve prevents back pressure when sludge
is discharged from another separator.

G004322A

1 Flap valve
2 Maximum level

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4.3 Bowl Casing Drain

The bowl casing drain must be open to allow
ventilation and inspection. The water from the
bowl casing drain should be collected in a
funnel which feeds the sludge tank or a
collecting tank.
The drain pipe connected to the sludge tank
must extend close to the tank floor. This is to
avoid odours from the sludge and discharge
splash-back.

NOTE

If the bowl casing drain is not open

the sludge can splash back into the

G011671A
separator bowl and cause operating
problems or damage.
1 Bowl casing drain 3 Floor level
2 Funnel 4 Sludge tank
5 Drain pipe

4.4 Sludge Tank

Ventilation
The sludge tank must be sufficiently
ventilated.

Specification

The ventilation pipes must meet the following

specifications:
The ventilation pipe should be straight,
but if it is impossible to install a straight
pipe, the bends must not be sharp.
The ventilation pipe must not extend
below the tank top.
The number and minimum dimensions of
pipes depend on size and number of the
separators connected to the tank.

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See table and pictures below.

Type 1 separator 2 separators 3 separators 4 separators

LOPX 705 1 100 mm 1 100 mm 2 100 mm 2 125 mm

LOPX 707 1 100 mm 1 125 mm or 2 125 mm 2 150 mm

LOPX 709 2 100 mm
LOPX 710

LOPX 713/714 1 150 mm 1 175 mm 2 150 mm 2 175 mm

If two ventilation pipes are required,

install one at each end of the sludge tank.

G004292A
A sludge tank with partition walls must
have ventilation pipes in all
compartments.

G004303A

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5 Oil System

C (14)
PI 17 (18) 19
D 15 16

20 9 11
7 8 PS PI
5 21 21
MT FI

(4) TT PS
(13) 6
10
E 12
(3)

(22) (13)
(2)

(1)

A B P000039A

A Oil feed
B Cleaned and recirculated oil outlet

() Numbers in brackets refer to units not included in the standard delivery.

Item Symbol Designation Function

Process line, flow direction

Strainer Removes larger solid particles from the oil.

1

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5 Oil System LOPX Installation Instructions

Item Symbol Designation Function

Displacement pump Feeds unprocessed oil to the separator.
2

Heater Heats unprocessed oil to separation temperature.

3

Temperature transmitter Measures the oil temperature.

4 TT

Pneumatically controlled Leads the unprocessed oil to the separator or back

change over valve to the tank (recirculation).
5

Water transducer Measures the changes of water content in the

7 separated oil.

Flow indicator Displays the oil flow rate.

8

High pressure switch Senses high pressure in the oil outlet.

9

Low pressure switch Senses low pressure in the oil outlet.

10

Pressure gauge Displays the pressure in the oil outlet.

11

Manually controlled Regulates the cleaned oil back pressure.

12 regulating valve

Non-return valve Stops reverse oil flow.

13

21 Flexible hose, oil Leads the oil.

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5.1 Piping
Specification
The correct pipe size must be used in the oil
system:
Connection DN 25 for LOPX 705.
Connection DN 40 for LOPX 707 714.

The number of bends in the oil pipes must be

minimized.
6 TT 7

5.2 Oil Feed Line

5
5.2.1 Pump and Suction Line
4
Specification
3
To ensure optimum performance, consider the
following rules:
The suction height must be as low as
possible. 2

P00007CA
If the oil feed pump is positioned above 1
the oil tank, a foot valve must be installed
1 Tank floor 5 Heater
close to the tank floor. 2 Foot valve 6 Temperature transmitter
3 Strainer 7 Change over valve
The oil feed pump must be a constant flow 4 Oil feed pump
pump.
The pump must be positioned close to the
oil tank.
A strainer must be fitted in the suction line
to protect the pump from coarse particles.
The diameter of the holes in the strainer
must be 1.5 2.0 mm.
The strainer free flow area must be at least
35% of total filter area.
G004221A

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5 Oil System LOPX Installation Instructions

5.2.2 Heater
The heater must be installed close to the
separator to maintain correct feed oil
temperature. A temperature sensor must be
installed between the heater and the change
over valve.

5.2.3 Change Over Valve

The change over valve must be installed just
before the separator to allow oil recirculation.

The recirculation line should be connected

either directly to the oil tank or to the oil outlet
line from the separator.

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LOPX Installation Instructions 5 Oil System

5.3 Oil Outlet Line

Specification
The oil outlet line from the separator must be
connected to the lubricating oil tank.
Components in the outlet line:
water transducer N.B must be installed in
a vertical position.
flow indicator
high pressure switch
low pressure switch
pressure gauge
regulating valve

P000299A
non-return valve.
1 Separator 6 Pressure gauge
For further information, see Component 2 Water transducer 7 Regulating valve
Descriptions. 3 Flow indicator 8 Non-return valve
4 Pressure switch, high 9 Oil tank
All units should be easily accessible. The flow 5 Pressure switch, low
indicator and the pressure gauge must be
visible simultaneously for adjusting the back
pressure.

The water transducer must be installed not

more than 2 metres from the separator. It must
be installed vertically in an upstream G011792A

direction.
1 Water transducer
In order to keep the transducer filled with oil, 2 Pipe bend
it must be installed low with an upward pipe
bend between the transducer and the tank.

Recommendation

Install a drain valve close to the water

transducer to make it possible to drain the oil
if the transducer has to be removed.
P000203A

1 Water transducer
2 Drain valve

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5.4 More than one Oil Tank

Recommendation
When one separator serves more than one oil
tank, both the suction and the outlet lines
should be fitted with change over valves. To
avoid oil transfer from one tank to another,
these valves must be inter-linked.

P000061A
A Unprocessed oil 1 Change over valve
B Separated oil 2 Change over valve
3 Inter-link

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6 Operating Water System

C (14)
PI 17 (18) 19
D 15 16

20 9 11
7 8 PS PI
5 21 21
MT FI

(4) TT PS
(13) 6
10
E 12
(3)

(22) (13)
(2)

(1)

P00003AA
A B

C Operating water
() Numbers in brackets refer to units not included in the standard delivery.

Item Symbol Designation Function

Water line

Solenoid valve block, water Distributes operating water, conditioning water, and
16 displacement water to the separator.

Water tank Contains operating water. Not applicable for

14 LOPX 714

20 Flexible hose, water Leads the operating water.

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6 Operating Water System LOPX Installation Instructions

6.1 Operating Water

For water quality, including temperature and
pressure, see System Reference.

6.2 Water Tank (Not

applicable for
LOPX 714)

6.2.1 Tank Properties

Specification

The operating water tank must meet the

following specification:
Manufactured of stainless steel or other
non-corrosive material.
The water volume in the tank must be at

P001732A
least 20 litres.

Recommendation 1 Water supply line inlet 5 Sight glass

2 Float valve 6 Bracket
3 Overflow and ventilation
The tank should be fitted with:
4 Water outlet shut-off valve
a float valve in the water inlet
a sight glass for level indication
a shut-off valve
an overflow
ventilation.

NOTE

Operating water shortage may result

in sludge discharge failure and cause
separation problems.

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6.2.2 Installation

Specification

The tank installation must meet the following

specification:
The tank must be installed close to the
separator(s). The maximum permitted
distance between the separator and the
tank is 15 metres fore and aft (A) and
3 metres athwart-ship (B).
The operating water tank can be connected
to maximum three separators.

G011842A
Plan the installation in order to avoid air
pockets in the pipes. 1 Water tank A Fore and aft
2 Separator B Athwart-ship

6.3 Installation Height

Specification

The height between tank water top level and

the separator operating water inlets must be at
least 2.2 and not more than 3.2 metres (A).
(Not applicable for LOPX 714)
A
The height between the solenoid valve block
and the separator operating water inlets must
be not more than 0.5 metre (B). B
G00370BA

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6.4 Water Piping

6.4.1 Pipes

Specification 3
The pipe installation must meet the following
specification:
5
2 3 1
The pipes must be at least 3/4" and of
non-corrosive material.
The pipe between the tank main outlet and
4 4
the solenoid valve block (static (low)
pressure line) should, if possible, be short
and straight.
The number of pipe bends must be
minimized to avoid air pockets and
prevent unnecessary pressure drop.
If the water tank is supplying more than
one separator, the pipe size must be at
least 1 instead of 3/4 (Not applicable for

G003677A
LOPX 714).

Recommendation 1 High pressure water line 4 Strainers

2 Low pressure water line 5 Water tank
The pipe between the water supply line 3 Shut-off valves (Not LOPX 714)
high pressure line) and the solenoid valve
block should be short and straight.
A shut-off valve should be installed close
to the solenoid valve block.
G011801A

1 Solenoid valve block

2 Shut-off valve
6.4.2 Solenoid Valve Block, Water 3 High pressure water pipe

See the Component Descriptions.

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7 Pneumatic System

C (14)
PI 17 (18) 19
D 15 16

20 9 11
7 8 PS PI
5 21 21
MT FI

(4) TT PS
(13) 6
10
E 12
(3)

(22) (13)
(2)

(1)

A B P00003BA

D Compressed air

Item Symbol Designation Function

Solenoid valve block, air Distributes compressed air to the pneumatically
controlled valve.
15

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7.1 Compressed Air

The compressed air must meet the quality and
pressure specified in the System Reference.

7.2 Air Piping

7.2.1 Pipes

Specification
The pipe installation must meet the following
specification:
The inner diameter of the air pipes must be
not less than 4 mm.
The material must be copper or stainless 4mm

S001581A
steel. 6mm

7.2.2 Solenoid Valve Block, Air

See the Component Descriptions.

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8.1 Ambient Temperature

Limitation

Specification
Leading classification societies state in their
regulations for engine-room equipment that
the maximum ambient temperature
permissible is +55 C.

G032191A
Do not locate electric and electronic
components close to heat-generating
equipment

It is essential that electrical and electronic

components have good ventilation to keep the
temperature below +55 C.
G032192A

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8.2 Mounting

Recommendation
The cabinet is wall-mounted. For hole
dimensions, see dimensioned drawing.
Do not install electrical or electronic
equipment where it can be damaged by
leaking liquids.
Connect the earth cable between the wall
and the cabinet.

S002631A
8.3 Identification

Recommendation
Mark all cables clearly to simplify
identification and fault finding.

S002641A

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8.4 Cable Types

Specification
Follow the instructions given in the cable list.

Examples of cable types that can be used.

Steel armoured cable.

G032221A
Copper armoured cable with a separate
earth core.

G032241A
Steel armoured and shielded signal cable;
pair twisted or parallel.

G032211A

Shielded signal cable; pair twisted or

parallel.
G032231A

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8.5 Power Supply

Recommendation
So-called full transformers (with separate

G032263A
windings) are recommended to avoid the risk
of damage to e.g. noise suppression
components in electronic units.

G032253A
A Primary phase

8.6 Cable Routing

Recommendation
Power cables carry the power supply to

S002891A
motors, heaters, etc.

Any distance between signal and power cables A B

reduces electrical noise transfer.

G032272A
Examples of recommended routing of various
cable types.
A Power Cables
Power cables and signal cables routed on a B Signal Cables

cable rack should be separated.

If the space is limited, cables can be
routed in tubes.

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8.7 Short Shield

Connections

Specification
The shields should always be connected as
shown in the installation drawings.

G032181A
When making the connection to earth, it is
important that the length of the separated
shield is kept as short as possible to prevent
transmission of noise to the electronic
circuitry.

S002721A
S003961A
Cable gland with integrated earth connection of the
shield.

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9.1 Completion Check List

It is essential before starting up the separator
system that all units are in good operating
condition and that all pipelines and control
equipment are properly connected to assure
correct operation.

Use this check list as a guide for completing

the system installation:
1. Compare the system with the installation
drawings.
If modifications of the recommended
layout have been made, study them
thoroughly to make sure that the principle
of the process flow has not been altered. If
in doubt, consult Alfa Laval for approval.
2. Check that transport seals are removed
from all pipes.
3. Check that all pipes are flushed clean and
pressure tested.
4. Check that the separator corresponds with
the power frequency (50 Hz/60 Hz).

DANGER

Disintegration
hazard

Running the separator at overspeed

due to wrong frequency will reduce
the safety margin considerably.

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NOTE

If the separator has been operated at

overspeed, it could be severely
damaged.

Contact Alfa Laval before restarting.

5. Check that the mains power supply is

correct.
6. Make sure that the machines are lubricated
in accordance with the instructions.
Separators are delivered without oil in the
oil sump. For information about oil filling
and oil type, see the Separator Manual
or the Operating Instructions.

NOTE

Too much or too little oil can damage

the separator bearings.

Neglecting an oil change will result in

damage to separator bearings.

7. Power on.
8. Verify the direction of rotation of the bowl
by doing a quick start/stop (510
seconds). The revolution counter must
rotate clockwise.
G013443A

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9. It is very important that the direction of

rotation during operation is correct.

DANGER

Disintegration
hazard

If the separator rotates in reverse vital

rotating parts could unscrew.

10. Start the motor again and let the separator

run for about 30 seconds and then stop the
motor.
Check for unusual sounds, obstructions,
and misalignment by listening very
carefully to the bowl rotation until it
comes to a complete standstill.
11. Check the pump function and direction.

9.2 Initial Start up

Use this check list for initial system start up:
1. Check that there is oil in the feed oil tank.
2. Check water and air supply.
3. Check power supply to the control unit
and that the voltage is in accordance with
data in Component Descriptions.

DANGER

Disintegration
hazard

Running the separator at overspeed

due to wrong frequency may cause
disintegration.

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4. Check all parameter settings in the control

unit. See Installation Parameters in the
Parameter List.
5. Run the control unit test program. See
Alarms and Fault Finding.
6. Start the separator system as described in
Operating Instructions.
Start up step by step, checking that the
machine and units function properly.
7. Set the clean oil outlet back pressure.
When the static back pressure does not
exceed 70 kPa (0.7 bar):
adjust the back pressure to 150 kPa
(1.5 bar) (= Pnormal).
set the low pressure switch to 100 kPa
(1.0 bar) (= Pswitch), i.e. 50 kPa lower.
See Pressure Switch in the
Component Descriptions.

If the static back pressure exceeds 70 kPa,

the settings should be increased with the
difference of actual value and 70 kPa,
according to the table:
Static delivery head Pnormal Pswitch
70 kPa 150 kPa 100 kPa
80 kPa 160 kPa 110 kPa
90 kPa 170 kPa 120 kPa
100 kPa 180 kPa 130 kPa
110 kPa 190 kPa 140 kPa
120 kPa 200 kPa 150 kPa
140 kPa 220 kPa 170 kPa
160 kPa 240 kPa 190 kPa
etc. etc. etc.

9.3 After Initial Start up

A 200 hour operating service must be
undertaken. See Operating Check List in the
Operating Instructions.

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10.1 Storage before

Installation
If the equipment is stored before installation,
these safeguards must be performed:

Storage period < 6 months > 6 months

See description in
Action Separator Ancillaries Separator Ancillaries

Protect from dust, this chapter.

dirt, water, etc. x x x x Storage and installation
in Technical reference
in Separator Manual.

Protect with anti-rust this chapter.

oil x x Before shutdowns
in Common maintenance
instructions
in Separator Manual.

Intermediate Service x x Service instructions

(IS) after storage in Separator Manual:

Major Service (MS) x Service instructions

after storage in Separator Manual:

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10.2 Shut-down after use

If the separation system is going to be shut-
down for a period of time these safeguards
must be performed:

Shut-down period < 3 months 3 12 months > 12 months

(stand-by) See description in
Action Separat. Ancillar. Separat. Ancillar. Separat. Ancillar.

Remove bowl x x x Dismantling/Assembly

in Separator Manual:

Protect from dust, this chapter.

dirt, water, etc. x x x x x x

Protect with anti- this chapter.

rust oil x x x x Before shutdowns
in Common maintenance
instructions in
Separator Manual.

Intermediate Serv- Service instructions

ice (IS) before start x x in Separator Manual:
up

Major Service (MS) Service instructions

before start up x in Separator Manual:

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10.3 Protection and Storage

All system equipment, both the separator and
the ancillary equipment, must be stored
indoors at 5 55C, if not delivered in water-
resistant box for outdoor storage.

If there is a risk for condensation of water, the

equipment must be protected by ventilation
and heating above dew point.

The following protection products are

recommended:
Anti-rust oil (Dinitrol 112 or equivalent)
with long lasting effective treatment for
external surfaces. The oil should prevent
corrosion attacks and give a waxy surface.
Anti-rust oil (Dinitrol 40 or equivalent)
thin and lubricating for inside protection.
It gives a lubricating transparent oil film.
Solvent, e.g. white spirit, to remove the
anti-rust oil after the shut-down.

If the storage time exceeds 12 months, the

equipment must be inspected every 6 months
and, if necessary, the protection be renewed.

Separator
The separator must be dismantled and
protected. See the Service Instructions in
the Separator Manual.

Electrical Equipment
See the Component Descriptions.

Solenoid Valve Block, Water

See the Component Descriptions.

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Valves, Pipes and Similar Equipment

Components like valves need to be
cleaned with solvent and treated with
anti-rust oil (type 112).
Water pipes should be drained and treated
with anti-rust oil (type 112).
Articles made of rubber or plastics
(e.g. seals) must not be treated with
anti-rust oil.

Electric Heater
Fill the heater with a non-corrosive
lubricating oil.
Place a number of bags of silica gel inside
the connection box to absorb humidity.

Steam Heater
Drain the condensed water from the steam
valve and the steam trap.
Drain all condensed water from the heater.
Fill the oil part of the heater with a
non-corrosive lubricating oil.

Pump
Clean the pump housing outside from oil
and grease with solvent.
Protect the pump by filling it with non-
corrosive lubricating oil.
Apply anti-rust oil on the pump housing
outside.

Rubber Parts
Gaskets, O-rings and other rubber parts
should not be stored for more than two
years. After this time, they should be
replaced.

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10.4 Reassembly and

Start up
Clean away the anti-rust oil with white
spirit.
Remove the silica gel bags from all units.
Follow all relevant instructions in the
Separator Manual, the Installation
Instructions and the Component
Descriptions respectively.
Before operating the heater:
Check by lifting the safety valve handle
that it functions correctly.
Follow the start-up check list for the
heater in the manufacturers
instructions.
For plate heat exchangers: check the
bolt connections to ensure that all
gaskets are tight.

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