Meq-Pak: Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
Meq-Pak: Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
Meq-Pak: Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
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WARNING NOTE
1.2 Applications
Petroleum Product
Additives
Anti-Static Additives
Corrosion Inhibitors
Aircraft Fuel Icing Inhibitors
Anti-Foam Additives
Ethyl Mercaptan
Dyes & Markers
The MeQ-Pak ‘Turbine Driven Injector’ is extremely cost effective to install,
requiring only a simple pipeline cut-in, in any pipeline configuration.
This Product is designed for use in a Zone 1 Hazardous Area.
1.6.3 Storage
Equipment is constructed suitable for external location when in use.
Equipment to be stored should be sited on firm level ground with the lifting
eye uppermost and located to minimise risk of damage to pumps and
small bore piping.
The stabilising angle irons fitted to the main flanges (or refitted) must be
secure to prevent any possibility of toppling.
Ensure that main flanges and small bore supply piping end are fitted with
proper blanks/plugs.
Storage preservation recommendations should be applied in accordance
with “Instructions for Preservation during Transport and Storage before and
after Installation”.
2.1 Turbine
The characteristic of the turbine assembly indicates that the fluid being
metered passes a helical chamber across which is a concentrically
mounted vane impeller.
The helical chamber, formed by the two-part casing, is of uniform
cross-section, and as the impeller is mounted in the centre plane, the
fluid flow path is inclined with respect to the impeller.
In progressing through the chamber, the fluid also passes simultaneously
through the blade area in a circumferential and axial direction.
The resultant rotation of the impeller causes each blade to traverse the
conduit in an axial direction, exposing it to all fluid velocities across the
section of the conduit to give high accuracy and repeatability.
The rotational speed acquired by the impeller provides sufficient torque at
the shaft to drive, through a coupling and reduction gearbox, a number of
positive displacement metering pumps.
CAUTION
The turbine assembly is only to be lifted using the lift points provided. Any
other lift points used will seriously damage the assembly. Care is to be
taken to ensure that no weights or undue pressures are applied to the
drive gearbox, additive pump unit(s) or pipe work.
Installation of the assembly is relatively straightforward. The gearbox and
pump unit(s) is mounted to one side of the turbine drive. The mounting
design is such that for normal operation no further support is required
once the assembly is mounted in the pipeline.
The direction of flow through the turbine drive unit is by-directional as
indicated by an arrow cast on the side of the casing. The additive injection
point is normally at the inlet end of the turbine drive unit, thus ensuring
optimum mixing of the additive and product fluids by the turbulence created
through the turbine wheel. However the injection point can be positioned on
either side of the turbine if required, allowing the additive to blend into the
product while continuing through the pipe-work after the turbine.
A Witches hat strainer is supplied with the Turbine and should be fitted
at the inlet to the turbine. This is fabricated from 1.5mm stainless steel
sheet and will need to have a gasket fitted to both sides. Allowance for this
should be made when determining the space required for fitting the turbine
into the pipeline.
NOTE: It is imperative that the turbine drive unit is installed with the
metering pump plungers in a horizontal position, and the pump head inlet
and outlet valves in the vertical position.
In the event that the inlet and outlet flange and bore sizes of the turbine
drive unit do not match those of the product supply pipe work, then
tapered reducers are to be fitted both upstream and downstream of the
unit. These items can be fitted immediately adjacent to the unit.
Although the turbine drive unit is not susceptible to directional flow,
either before the inlet or after the discharge, it is recommended that if a
directional flow change is necessary adjacent to the unit, swept bends are
used in preference to angle bends.
It is also recommended that the turbine drive unit is locally isolated to
permit removal, overhaul and repair. Full bore valves should be used to
achieve this.
When fitting pump heads, care is to be taken to ensure that the delivery
valve is vertically above the suction valve.
The bore of the additive supply pipe work is dependent on the following
factors
a) Maximum quantity flow of the additive fluid.
b) Viscosity of additive fluid at the lowest expected temperatures.
5.2 Gearbox
The gearbox is oil filled and is sealed for life. No maintenance is required,
however it should be periodically inspected and the unit should be
replaced if defective.
5.3 Filter
A filter is fitted into the additive supply line and requires regular 3 monthly
inspections.
CAUTION
Extreme care should be taken maintaining the check valves as any failure
could result in the incorrect mixing of additive into the product line or vice
versa.
Flow ranges from 0.45 litres /hour to 295 litres /hour (0.09 - 65gph) and
maximum discharge pressure from 12 bar to 680 bar. (175 - 10,000psi).
Relief valves are normally set at 15bar. Some seal arrangements do not
allow maximum pressure to be achieved.
Variation in pump output is achieved by setting a digital “micrometer”.
The micrometer has a adjustable scale that reads 0 – 999,however this
should only be operated between 0 – 100. This represents the appropriate
percentage of full stroke length (or output). Generally pump performance
will remain linear from 10% to 100% although diaphragm pumpheads will
not operate to the same high accuracy as plunger pumpheads.
Pumps may be ganged to give full use of power available and to allow for
the pumping of “cocktails” to suit the user’s process. A maximum of nine
pumpheads may be fitted to a single drive unit and full rated pressure is
available with up to three pumpheads suitable phased. When more than
three pumpheads are fitted, maximum pressure has to be de-rated.
For further information, please contact Enraf Fluid Technology Ltd.
6.3 Operation
NOTE: Running the turbine is required to operate the pumps. As this will
require the transfer/movement of product this should be organised and
controlled by site staff.
Ensure that all safety instructions in this handbook and those from
manufacturers of pumped media, etc are followed implicitly.
Ensure compliance with all system design and operation requirements.
Check that there are no closed valves in the delivery line.
Bleed the pumps.
Start the pump. Remember that the pumps with low outputs may take
some time to fill a system. If liquid flow is not detected, stop the pump,
re-vent and try starting again. Repeat as necessary. (Set up the micrometer
to 100% to assist start-up).
Adjust the micrometer to obtain the required output from the pump. Push
in the micrometer knob and rotate until the desired percentage of output
is shown in the window. Release the knob and allow it to spring back and
lock in position. See pump data sheet for the output of a specific pump at
100% stroke setting. (All pumps are tested on water at the manufactures
with a slave motor. It is likely that pump performance will improve during
the first few hours/days of service as valves and seals “bed in”).
6.5 Example
1 in number PS 50 pump.
Strokes per minute during test - 75 (counted).
Duration of tests – 1 minute.
Quantity flow – 2.0litres.
1 X PS 50 delivers 160 litres/hour at 100% strokes at 100 strokes/minute.
(Nominal)
1 X PS 50 delivers 120 litres/hour at 100% strokes at 75 strokes/minute.
(Nominal)
The pumps should give 2.0 litres ± 1% in 1 minute.
After the test reset the vernier to the required setting.
1 Refer to the relevant Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for both
the additive and the product before starting work. Adhere to all the
necessary safety requirements.
2 Special Equipment Clean protective clothing - gloves,
goggles required.
NOTE: Protective clothing must be full - no short sleeves.
Safety glasses do not give sufficient protection.
3 Operational interference Dosing facilities out of service.
4 Tools Required Hand Tools.
5 Cleanliness High standard essential.
6 Materials Required Cleaning cloths (Clean only with a
damp cloth).
7.1 Weekly
Visually inspect turbine unit and installation, Checking for:-
1 Sufficient additive in the supply tank.
2 Leaks on pipe-work between supply tank and turbines.
3 Leaks from turbine pumps and associated pipe-work.
4 Turbine is turning when product is flowing.
5 Pumps are stroking to full setting.
6 Meter is operating. (If fitted)
7 No additional noise from turbine.
8 No additional noise from pumps.
NOTE: If any concern is felt on 3 to 8 investigate problem and rectify as
necessary.
9 Check meter reading (if fitted) and quantify dosing rate against product
flow. If not in accordance with required setting, liaise with site staff and
investigate the problem and rectify as necessary.
7.2 3-Monthly
1 Carry out weekly routine.
2 Check meter reading (If fitted) and quantify dosing rate against product
flow. Investigate if the readings show that the turbine unit isn’t operating
as required.
3 Check tightness of all pump heads, assembly nuts, bolts and screws.
4 Check tightness of holding down bolts of the gearbox and pumps.
5 FILTER - Check cleanliness of additive supply filter by removing the
element. Wash out in suitable solvent and replace. If seal or joint is
damaged, replace with new.
6 Remove guard over coupling between the gearbox and the first pump
and inspect for damage. Replace coupling if required then ensure that it
is operating smoothly. Replace guard.
7.3 6-Monthly
1 Carry out weekly and 3-monthly routines.
2 With unit running, check all valves, unions and pipe lines for leaks.
3 TURBINE DRIVE UNIT - Using the tell-tale hole (in the spool piece
between the turbine housing and the gearbox, and capped with a red
plug), check for seal failure (in the event of seal failure, see instruction
manual, maintenance section or call in Enraf Fluid Technology Ltd.).
4 PUMP UNIT(S) - Clean down metering pump(s) and inspect the
pumphead(s) for any leakages at the plunger gland.
5 If the plunger gland/seal appears to be leaking,
i If a packing gland is fitted, (PS6 & PS10) try to tighten the gland and
see if this stops the leak. If not repack the gland.
ii If a lip seal is fitted this will need to be replaced. (see instruction
manual, maintenance section or call in Enraf Fluid Technology Ltd.).
NOTE: If the gland/seal needs to be replaced the plunger should also
be inspected for any damage and replaced as necessary.
6 METER – Check the meter by using the appropriate size calibration jar.
Log check figures in appropriate record.
NOTE: This is not an approved fiscal check and will only give an
indication that the flow-meter is working correctly. Should an approved
calibration be required, the flow-meter will need to be removed from the
turbine assembly and sent to an approved flowmeter test/calibration
house.
7.5.1 Removal
1. Isolate the turbine unit so that it can’t start.
2. Refer to the relevant Material Safety Data Sheets for both the additive
and the product before starting work. Adhere to all the necessary safety
requirements.
3. Isolate the additive supply.
4. Shut the additive supply valve at the turbine injection point.
5. Disconnect the additive supply and discharge pipe-work from the
pumphead. Use an appropriate container to catch any additive and
then plug the pipe-work to stop any drips.
6. Remove the pumphead carefully from the plunger box.
7. Remove window from top of plunger box.
8. Using 17mm A/F spanner through window hole, undo and remove
plunger. DO NOT REMOVE PLUNGER BOX.
9. Inspect plunger. If scored in area of seal operation, it must be replaced.
7.5.2 Reassembly
1. Remove plunger nut and split collets from drive end of plunger.
2. Slide plunger nut back up new plunger and fit collets back into groove,
smallest diameters towards plunger nut. Space collets equally around
shaft and slide plunger nut over collets. Tap the cullet end of the
plunger gently on a firm surface to hold in position on the shaft. This
will assist with the assembly when connecting onto the cross-head on
the Mech.
3. Locate end of plunger into cross head and tighten plunger nut through
window hole. Be careful not to disturb the collets on the plunger.
4. When the nut is tight, loosen it slightly and tap the end of the plunger
with a copper or leather hammer to free the collets.
5. Using a plunger centring ring over the plunger and, located in the front
face of the plunger box, nip up plunger nut and check that ring slides
freely in and out. If the ring remains free, plunger is in correct position.
6. It is likely that plunger will not be in correct position at first attempt. If
this is the case, slacken plunger nut slightly and tap end of plunger with
copper or leather hammer to free collets. Twist plunger back and forth
and try re-tightening. Check position with centring ring.
7. Repeat this operation until plunger is central and then fully tighten
plunger nut; re-check again. When centring ring slides easily in and out
of plunger box, the plunger is in correct position.
NOTE: If plunger is not central, chevron seals and lip seals (particularly
PTFE/carbon PTFE) will only last a few hours in service.
8. Refit pump head and associated pipe-work.
9. De-isolate and reinstate pump in system according to operating
position.
10. Remove the isolation from the turbine. Operate the turbine and monitor
the pump for any leaks during its first few minutes of running and then
on regular basis until you are satisfied that the pump is running correctly.
NOTE: Running the turbine is required to operate the pumps. As this
will require the transfer/movement of product this should be organised
and controlled by site staff.
Ensure that all safety instructions in this handbook and those from
manufacturers of pumped media, etc are followed implicitly.
off. Inspect the seating faces; if damaged, replace the seals and balls.
Re-assemble carefully - see the pumphead drawing for details.
If the valve gear is re-assembled incorrectly, a hydraulic lock may
occur and cause major damage to the pump.
7.7.2 Pumpheads
All pumpheads have a type number shown on the front label. Always
quote this number when ordering spare parts. Please also quote Turbine
serial number.
Refer to the relevant pumphead drawing and quoted ballooned item
numbers as required, together with the description from its parts list.
NOTE: When ordering spares always quote the turbine unit Serial Number
and pumphead size as parts may vary between units.
Drawing Ref.
MQP1/04/001 TURBINE GENERAL ARRANGEMENT
2965/51 4” 6” 8” & 10” TURBINE CASE ASSEMBLY
MGH-1 MECHANISM ASSEMBLY & Parts List
METERING PUMPHEAD TYPE PS 4 6L 10L & Parts List
METERING PUMPHEAD TYPE PS 6P 10P & Parts List
METERING PUMPHEAD TYPE PS15/20/30/40/50 & Parts List
METERING PUMPHEAD TYPE PS 65 & Parts List
PARTS LIST
MGH-1 MECHANISM ASSEMBLY CAST IRON
ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION MATERIAL QTY
1 10147 MECHANISM CASING Cast Iron Grade 250 1
2 15846 MECHANISM END CAP Cast Iron Grade 250 1
3 15843 MICROMETER END CAP ASSEMBLY Cast Iron Grade 250 & Stainless Steel 316S11/31 1
4 10163 MICROMETER BOX SUB ASSEMBLY COMPRISING ITEMS 4a to 4f 1
4a 15844 MICROMETER BOX Cast Iron Grade 250 1
4b 15847 MICROMETER KNOB Stainless Steel 304 1
4c 15859 MICROMETER ADJUSTING SHAFT Brass, Zinc plated and full passivated 1
4d 15863 COMPRESSION SPRING Music Wire to BS5216 M4, Zinc plated to 1
BS1706 ZN2
4e 15864 BLANKING DISC Delrin 1
4f B5004 ROLL-PIN DIA 3 x 45 LONG Carbon, Spring Steel 1
6 15839 PLUNGER SPRING HOUSING Cast Iron Grade 250 1
7 15865 MECHANISM SHAFT Steel 605M36 1
9 15850 CROSSHEAD Steel 080M15 1
16 B1003 BALL BEARING Deep groove ball bearing, single row, with seal 2
6202-2RS
18 B1005 ROLLER BEARING Single row, cylindrical roller bearing, NUP206ECP 1
20 15860 MICROMETER BUSH 25% Carbon PTFE 1
21 15858 MICROMETER SPINDLE Stainless Steel 302S31 1
23 B5003 DOWEL PIN Steel, BS1804 part 2, Grade 1 1
26 15857 PLUNGER SPRING Music Wire to BS5216 M4 1
28 B5063 PIPE PLUG ¼” Polyethylene 1
31 B5002 MECHANICAL COUNTER Plastic 1
32 B0004 SHCS M6 x 25 SS Stainless Steel 304S15 4
34 B0005 SHCS M6 x 45 SS Stainless Steel 304S15 4
35 B0020 SCREW, CSK M4 x 10 PLATED Mild Steel, plated 2
38 B0022 SCREW, SELF TAPPING, POZIPAN Mild Steel, plated 2
43 B5022 CIRCLIP EXTERNAL, NO-GROOVE Steel, self coloured 1
44 B5006 PLUG, HEX-HEAD ¼” BSPT Stainless Steel 316 1
45 B5012 GREASE NIPPLE, ¼” BSP Mild Steel, plated 1
51 15873 SPLINED CONNECTOR BUSH Steel 220M07, Zinc plated and passivated 1
52 15872 LOCATING RING Steel 220M07, Zinc plated and passivated 1
53 10249 LINK STUD Stainless Steel 303 4
54 15870 LINK STUD BUSH Steel 220M07, Zinc plated and passivated 4
60 B2002 LIP SEAL Flouro Rubber (FPM) 1
61 B 2003 LIP SEAL Nitrile (NBR) 1
29 10148 WINDOW BLOCK White Delrin 1
16178 COUNTER INPUT GEAR Black Delrin 1
PARTS LIST
METERING PUMPHEAD TYPE PS 4 6L 10L STAINLESS STEEL/P.T.F.E. LIP SEAL
ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION MATERIAL QTY
1 10238 PUMHEAD DIA 4 316S11/316S31 1
10332 PUMHEAD DIA 6 Stainless Steel
10170 PUMHEAD DIA 10
2 15897 ADAPTOR PLATE Grade 250 Cast Iron 1
3 10240 PLUNGER DIA 4 316S11/316S31 Stainless Steel & 1
15880 PLUNGER DIA 6 Tungsten Carbide
15970 PLUNGER DIA 10
4 16196 VALVE SEAT DIA 5MM 316S11/316S31 Stainless Steel 2
5 16195 VALVE CAGE DIA 5MM 316S11/316S31 Stainless Steel 2
6 16194 VALVE RETAINER DIA 5MM 316S11/316S31 Stainless Steel 2
7 PUMP HEAD LABLE
8 15842 PLUNGER BOX Grade 250 Cast Iron 1
9 15871 WINDOW,PLUNGER BOX Clear Acrylic 1
10 10239 ADAPTOR PS 4 316S11/316S31 Stainless Steel 1
10333 ADAPTOR PS 6
10171 ADAPTOR PS 10
11 15856 PLUNGER LOCK BUSH 431S29 Stainless Steel 1
12 B0002 SHCS M6X16 304S15 (A2) Stainless Steel 6
13 B0003 SHCS M6X18 304S15 (A2) Stainless Steel 6
14 B0021 SCREW POZIPAN M3X8 304S15 (A2) Stainless Steel 4
15 B0023 DRIVE SCREW RD HEAD NOT FITTED 2
16 B5030 SIZE 5 VALVE BALL 316 Stainless Steel 2
17 B2017 4MM SEAL PTFE Glass & Molly Filled PTFE 1
B2007 6MM SEAL PTFE
B2024 10MM SEAL PTFE
18 B2067 O-RING-PTFE PTFE 1
19 B2043 O-RING-PTFE PTFE 6
20 B5015 COLLET Low Carbon Steel 2
PARTS LIST
METERING PUMPHEAD TYPE PS 6P 10P STAINLESS STEEL/P.T.F.E. LIP SEAL
ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION MATERIAL QTY
1 16126 PUMHEAD DIA 6 316S11/316S31 Stainless Steel 1
16128 PUMHEAD DIA 10
2 15897 ADAPTOR PLATE Grade 250 Cast Iron 1
3 15880 PLUNGER DIA 6 316S11/316S31 Stainless Steel & 1
15970 PLUNGER DIA 10 Tungsten Carbide
316S11/316S31 Stainless Steel,
Hard Chrome Plated
4 16196 VALVE SEAT DIA 5MM 316S11/316S31 Stainless Steel 2
5 16195 VALVE CAGE DIA 5MM 316S11/316S31 Stainless Steel 2
6 16194 VALVE RETAINER DIA 5MM 316S11/316S31 Stainless Steel 2
7 PUMP HEAD LABLE
8 15842 PLUNGER BOX Grade 250 Cast Iron 1
9 15871 WINDOW,PLUNGER BOX Clear Acrylic 1
10 B0002 SHCS M6X16 304S15 (A2) Stainless Steel 6
11 B0003 SHCS M6X18 304S15 (A2) Stainless Steel 4
12 B0021 SCREW POZIPAN M3X8 304S15 (A2) Stainless Steel 4
13 B0023 DRIVE SCREW RD HEAD NOT FITTED 2
14 10382 FRONT A.X. RING DIA 6 Carbon Filled PTFE 1
10144 FRONT A.X. RING DIA 10
15 10140 PACKING RING DIA 6 PTFE & Graphite Packing 3
10145 PACKING RING DIA 10
16 10168 REAR A.X. RING DIA 6 Carbon Filled PTFE 1
10146 REAR A.X. RING DIA 10
17 B2043 O-RING-PTFE PTFE 6
18 B5030 SIZE 5 VALVE BALL 316 Stainless Steel 2
19 16125 SEAL RETAINER 6MM 316S11/316S31 Stainless Steel 1
16129 RETAINER CHEVERON 10MM
20 15856 PLUNGER LOCK BUSH 431S29 Stainless Steel 1
21 B5015 COLLET Low Carbon Steel 2
PARTS LIST
METERING PUMPHEAD TYPE PS 65 STAINLESS STEEL/P.T.F.E. LIP SEAL
ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION MATERIAL QTY
1 B2025 15MM SEAL PTFE Glass & Molly Filled PTFE 1
2 10011 VALVE BRIDGE 22MM 316S11/316S31 or Cast ANC 3A 2
Stainless Steel
3 10010 CONNECTOR 22MM 316S11/316S31 Stainless Steel 2
4 B0008 SHCS M6X50 304S15 (A2) Stainless Steel 8
5 10009 VALVE CAGE 22MM 316S11/316S31 Stainless Steel 2
6 10008 VALVE SEAT 22MM 316S11/316S31 Stainless Steel 2
7 10198 PUMHEAD DIA 65 316S11/316S31 Stainless Steel 1
8 PUMPHEAD LABEL 1
9 B0023 DRIVE SCREW RD HEAD NOT FITTED 2
10 10197 PLUNGER DIA 65 316S11/316S31 Stainless Steel Hard 1
Chrome Plated
11 B5032 SIZE 22 VALVE BALL 316 Stainless Steel 2
12 B2045 O-RING-PTFE PTFE 6
13 B0002 SHCS M6X16 304S15 (A2) Stainless Steel 4
14 10199 ADAPTOR PLUNGER 65 316S11/316S31 Stainless Steel 1
15 B0003 SHCS M6X18 304S15 (A2) Stainless Steel 12
16 B5015 COLLET Low Carbon Steel 2
17 15856 PLUNGER LOCK BUSH 431S29 Stainless Steel 1
18 10200 PLUNGER BOX Grade 250 Cast Iron 1
19 B0021 SCREW POZIPAN M3X8 304S15 (A2) Stainless Steel 4
10 16082 WINDOW, PLUNGER BOX Clear Acrylic 1