Ador Corona
Ador Corona
Ador Corona
PRECICON-III
OPERATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL FOR
V1.07/2009
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
! CAUTION : Which indicates potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided may result in
damage of the controller or its intended properties.
1 WARNING : Which indicates situations or conditions, if ignored may result in personnel injury or
death.
1. As soon as the controller is received at site, the same should be unpacked carefully and should be
checked for any transit damages. Damages should be immediately reported to the concerned
authorities.
2. ! CAUTION : Read and understand the manual carefully before operating the PRECICON-III
3. Environment in the control room where the equipment is installed should be Air conditioned /
pressurized.
4. ! CAUTION :The various parameters should not be disturbed excepting which are related to TR
Set rating before proper reading and understanding.
5. Controller shall be operated properly and in accordance with the instructions given in the manual.
Components and circuits in the controller should not be tampered for experimentation beyond the
scope of working of equipment. Any such tampering will void the warranty.
6. It is preferable that a faulty controller be replaced by healthy controller. The faulty controller
should be send to :
7. In case the user requires services of the manufacturer's Engineer, a detailed report of problems
Faced should be sent in the enclosed format to the above address for correct spares and prompt
services.
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Important Instructions 1
1. Introduction 3
2. Technical Data 3
4. Default display 6
5. Parameter Programming 7
6. Alarm Messages 15
7. Installations 16
8. Operation 17
9. Principle of Operation 17
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1.0 INTRODUCTION:
Ador Powertron Ltd. (an ISO 9001 company), a member company of Ador group, is a leading
manufacturer of Power Electronic Equipments for various industrial applications.
‘PRECICON-III’ (Precipitator Controller) is a Micro-Controller based automatic controller for
Electrostatic Precipitator (E.S.P) applications. This regulates monitors and optimizes the Electric
Power Input to E.S.P.
ENVIRONMENT :
Variations :
Voltage : ± 20%
Frequency : ± 7.5%
Primary Current Signal (IP) : 80mA (RMS) at rated Primary Input Current.
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2.4 OUTPUTS :
3.1 CONTROLS :
LED’s on the Front Fascia of the Keyboard:
3.2 DISPLAY:
The Display module is a LCD alpha numeric with 2 lines of 16 characters, with 5 x 7 dot
matrix having back-lit facility for operations in poor light conditions.
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3.3 KEYS:
Non- tactile key pad are used for all the control function
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S : IDC Setback
TF : T-FAST RAMP
xxxxxxx.xh
TIME TOTAL.
RAP : Rapper Status for 3 Rapper Motor Controls.
The display will be,
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
RAPPER STATUS
DEFAULT DISPLAY : KV 000, mA 0000
KVp 000, S X Y Z
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Certain keys like < 0 > to < 9 > have dual functions i.e. data entry mode or control parameter
viewing mode.
KV 000, mA 0000
KV(P)000, S N
It has built in security feature, that allows two separate levels of operation, which prevents
unauthorized changes to the control settings. The level -I operation is commonly needed and can be
operated without a password by operator. Where as the level -II operations needs a password code
and should be operated by Authorized personnel, who is conversant with the implication of the
changes being made on the operation & safety of the system.
The user must refer to the parameter settings mentioned in clause No. 5.4 for programming various
parameters. This list also indicates the factory programmed values.
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The T/R sizing parameters provides the basis for the operating values of the
controller. If these settings are changed and no longer reflect the actual name plate
rating of the T/R Set, the performance of the controller will be seriously affected and
equipment may malfunction.
The user can only view the following parameters ( No editing is possible).
The operating parameters of the controller are based on the ratings of the T/R set.
! CAUTION :
The T/R sizing parameters provides the basis for the operating values of the controller. If
these settings are incorrect / modified and no longer reflect the actual name plate rating of
the T/R Set, the performance of the equipment shall be seriously affected and permanent
damages can be caused to the T/R set and the control panel.
5.3.1 NOMINAL IDC (MEAN) CURRENT RATING OF T/R SET: (PARAMETER NO. : 77 )
LOWER LIMIT: 10 mA UPPER LIMIT: 3000 mA
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5.3.2 NOMINAL VDC (PEAK) VOLTAGE RATING OF T/R SET: (PARAMETER NO. : 76)
LOWER LIMIT: 10 KV UPPER LIMIT: 220 KV
5.3.4 NO LOAD / ON LOAD SETTINGS FOR THE T/R SET :(PARAMETER NO.: 80 )
This is the Level II parameter. This is to be set depending upon the rating of the T/R set. If the KV
Peak rating is at No Load then enter `0' and if it is On load then enter `1'
These parameters are factory set for the controller supplied along with the control panel. For spare
Controller the settings need to be done as explained.
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39 2 Hold time at 5S 60 S 10 S L2 P 39 = XX S
Back current set point BC HOLD TIME
Corona before changing
of set point
40 2 Maximum 1 255 17 L2 P 40 = XXX
charge ratio in BC CR MAXIMUM
back corona
detection cycle
EMS 41 1 EMS mode 0 1 0 L1 P 41 = X
parameters 0 : Inactive EMS ON / OFF
1 : Active
42 2 Frequency of 1m 600 m 60 m L2 P 42 = XXX m
initiation of EMS MEAS
EMS detection
cycle
Load 43 2 Output current 0 mA Nominal Nominal L2 P43 = XXXX mA
Status 1 limit during IDC IDC Mean LS-1 IDC LIMIT
load status 1 Mean
44 2 Output Voltage 15% of Nom. Nom. L2 P44 = XXX mA
limit during Nom. VDC VDC peak LS-1 VDC LIMIT
load status 1 VDC Peak
Peak
45 2 Current step 4 mA 300 mA 40mA L2 P45= XXX mA
reduction after a LS-1 IDC SETBK
flashover in
Load status 1
46 2 Number of 1 255 1 L2 P46 = XXX
blocked half LS-1 CR
cycles in Load
Status-1 during
pulsing mode of
operation
47 1 Indicates status - - - L1 P47= OFF OFF
Rapper of Rapper OFF OFF
control system RAPPER STATUS
48 1 Rapper motor 1 0 1 0 L1 P48=X
On/Off RAP MOT1 ON/OFF
49 1 Rapper motor 2 0 1 0 L1 P49=X
On/Off RAP MOT2 ON/OFF
50 1 Rapper motor 3 0 1 0 L1 P50=X
On/Off RAP MOT3 ON/OFF
51 2 Rapper motor 1 0 720 1 L2 P51=XXX Min
Off time RAP TM1 PAUSE
52 2 Rapper motor 1 0 400 120 L2 P52=XXX Sec
On time RAP TM1 RUN
53 2 Rapper motor 2 0 720 1 L2 P53=XXX Min
Off time RAP TM2 PAUSE
54 2 Rapper motor 2 0 400 120 L2 P54=XXX Sec
On time RAP TM2 RUN
55 2 Rapper motor 3 0 720 1 L2 P55=XXX Min
Off time RAP TM3 PAUSE
56 2 Rapper motor 3 0 400 120 L2 P56=XXX Sec
On time RAP TM3 RUN
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The Alarm/Trip message is displayed on the bottom line. In case of Alarms/Trips, the Alarm
message remains on the screen until Acknowledged/Reset by the operator with “RESET” key.
Apart from these alarm / trip faults the Optional Alarms & Trips faults will be displayed as they are
programmed
6.1 ALARM / TRIP ACKNOWLEDGE AND ALARM / TRIP RESET FUNCTIONS:
Whenever Alarm / Trip fault occurs corresponding Alarm / Trip text message appears on the
LCD (as shown below)
The reset key is used for Accepting & then Resetting the fault.
On occurrence of Trip faults ‘HT’ is made ‘OFF’. If the Alarm/Trip fault persists
then ‘HT’ cannot be made ‘ON’ & if the reset key is pressed again, the relays will remain
in energized condition & the text message will continue appearing on the LCD.
Similar operations can be performed through remote using the Remote Acknowledge / Reset’ Push
Button.
7.0 INSTALLATION:
7.1.1 Connect the Main J3 to J10 connector, the power supply connector properly as shown in
the following sketch.
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Mounting studs
J16 , J17
J3 TO J10 Connector
CONTROLLER CARD
Earthing Stud
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NOTE : Apart from the Nominal values of the T/R set ( Excepting in case of Retro-fits),
All the other parameters values are factory set. These settings shall be changed by
authorized personnel having knowledge about the operation, and only if required.
8.0 OPERATIONS:
The sensing philosophy being of a digital nature is able to sense pits, sparks and arcs .In
addition to the digital (Software based) sensing, Hardware sensing is also employed.
The flashover sensing is of a digital nature, where samples of KV signals are compared
in a half wave. This enables detection of flashovers of very low intensity, which is not
possible using the conventional threshold method.
This control action also differentiates between a ‘NORMAL’ flashover and ‘FOLLOW
UP’ flashover (a flashover occurring within a defined period of time after detection of
a ‘NORMAL’ flashover).
The objective is to eliminate further ‘FOLLOW UP’ flashovers thus increasing the
‘VOLT-TIME’ integral, resulting in improved collection efficiency.
Thus the control action automatically optimizes the response to the flashover with a
objective to maximize the ‘VOLT-TIME’ integral, there by contributing to increase in
the efficiency of the precipitator.
The following sketch shows the Current Vs Time characteristics during various
flashovers.
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Follow up
Spark flashover
Spark
type 1
Type 1
Spark
Normal
Type 2
Slope S : IDC Set back
S S1: IDC Spl.
S
S+S1 Fast Ramp Setback
I DC
T Follow up
recovery flashover
T Quench
Time
In case of fast changes in the operating conditions of the precipitator many sparks may
occur within a short time reducing the current to a low value, when the disturbance
disappears, it may take a relatively long time before the current can assume its normal
value. This is the case, particularly if the selected rate of rise is low.
The fast Ramp control quickly reestablishes (200 % / Min.) to the limiting value much
faster than the normal rate of rise, incase the power level to the precipitator can be
increased , due to favorable operating conditions. This increases the efficiency of the
precipitator.
The control comes into operation after preset adjustable delay, since the occurrence of
the last spark.
3. EMS MODE
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During ‘Back Corona’ the precipitator voltage decreases with increase in precipitator current.
This reduces the efficiency of the precipitator and consumes unnecessary increased power.
Back Corona is detected by comparing the ‘PEAK’ values of the precipitator voltage during the
scanning cycles.
The controller responds to both the ‘NORMAL’ mode (i.e. Charge Ratio (CR) =1) as well as the
‘CHARGE RATIO’ mode of operation.
The controller scans the ‘V-I’ curve and regulates to operate at the maximum peak voltage region.
(i.e. Maximum efficiency point).
Under the ‘NORMAL’ mode it backs the power down the V-I curve to establish an optimal
operating point, whereas under ‘CHARGE RATIO’ mode it adjusts the duty cycle to find the most
optimal condition.
Under the ‘NORMAL’ mode, the IDC set point is reduced by a programmable amount in an
attempt to raise the ‘KV PEAK’ voltage to a higher value. This repeats until the ‘KV PEAK’
decreases or the minimum IDC set point is reached. Then the previous set point is the one
maintained for the hold time.
Under the ‘Charge Ratio’ mode, the ‘CR’ is increased in steps of ‘2’, after each iteration. After
each iteration, the ‘KV PEAK” is compared against the previous value, until the ‘KV PEAK’
decreases or the maximum programmed ‘CR’ is reached. When the comparison value decreases
the previous set point of ‘CR’ is maintained for the hold time.
Back Corona region
V-I Characteristics
IDC Step of ESP
Optimum
point
mA
Charge ratio : 1 KV
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The parameter which can be programmed for Back Corona Mode & their limits are as follows:-
The user can program and operate charge ratio settings. Pulse operation can be used for improving
precipitator and / or for energy saving depending upon the type of process, Dust resistivity etc.
In a high resistive dust, a potential gradient is created within the dust layers which cause the
occurrence of local sparks in the dust layer. This spurious discharges or ‘BACK CORONA’ occurs
as soon as the potential gradient is sufficiently high. The potential gradient depends on the
precipitator current. This has negative impact on the efficiency of the ESP. The local sparks in the
dust deposits also cause the dust particulates already precipitated to be re-entrained in the gas flow.
The ‘CHARGE RATIO’ mode supplies current in pulses which provide a dense corona for a short
time & at the same time gives a low average current to avoid back corona.
In this mode, the pulses to the thyristor are blocked for certain full cycles after conduction of one
half cycles and this is called as ‘CHARGE RATIO’.
Charge Ratio =1 represents Normal operation (No Blocking).
Charge Ratio = 3 represents blocking for 2 half cycles, after conduction of 1 half cycle. This is
elaborated in details as follows:
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Non
Conducting
Conducting Half Half Cycles
Cycle CR=3
DC Output
Thus the average power input to the ESP is reduced and energy is saved, apart from increase in
collection efficiency of the ESP.
The longer the time between each current pulse, the lower is the average current as may be
required for the high resistive dust.
However, the ESP trough voltage also reduces pulling down the average voltage. To improve the
trough / average voltage small current pulses are pumped during the blocked periods of the main
current pulse. This facility of operating at a ‘RECAHRGE VOLTAGE’ during the blocked periods
increases the trough / average ESP voltage, thus further increasing the collection efficiency. This
also protects the T/R set against possible core saturation during higher charge ratios.
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The Parameter which can be programmed for Charge Ratio mode are as follows :
Parameter Parameter Password Description Lower Upper Default Display
type No. level Limit Limit value
Charge 32 1 Number of 1 255 1 L1 P32 = XXX
ratio blocked half CHARGE RATIO (CR)
parameter cycle during
pulsing mode of
operation
33 2 No. of half 0 CR-1 0 L2 P33 = XXX
cycles under RECHARGE HW
conduction of
total blocked
cycles
34 2 Firing angle of 1500 1800 1800 L2 P34 = XXX
Recharge HW RECHARGE FIRING
Characteristics
Load
goes on increasing. For load
`B'
Characteristics characteristics `A' the
`A'
increase in current is less as
that compared for load
mA
The Parameter which can be programmed for EMS mode are as follows :
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During Rapping the output can be lowered automatically to a preset level and restored back to
its original level when the rapping cycle is completed. This helps in avoiding occurrence of
undesirable flashovers as well as unwanted dust puffing during the rapping cycle.
A Digital Input is provided for this purpose. The restoring back to the Original level is after a
certain Programmable time delay on completion of the rapping cycle.
The Parameter which can be programmed for Rapper Mode are as follows:
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Plants which have been designed for varying operating conditions need varying parameter values.
This mode permits the precipitator operations to be adapted to the prevailing operating conditions,
through usage of the optional 2 digital inputs (LS-1). This allows selection between additional 2
sets of the important operating parameters (IDC current limit, Voltage Limit, spark rate, IDC
setback, T-Recovery, Charge Ratio, Recharge Half wave & Recharge Firing). This selection is
made by means of a potential free contacts connected to the digital input.
The Load Status Mode of operations greatly helps under different process conditions.
For e.g.: Initial starting of Precipitator, 50% boiler load operation etc.
In this case, based on the actualization of the digital input ( LS-1) the operating conditions can
be set, depending on a group of parameters.
The Parameter which can be programmed for Load Status -1 (LS-1) Mode is as follows:
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Following are the various hardware & software diagnostic tests which shall be conducted on
PRECICON-III. For Test mode operation press Test key. For changing the tests press Test key and
then press Ï or Ð key, to select the required test mode press enter key
KEYPAD For numeric key 0-9 display will indicate the particular number. For other
keys following codes will be indicated.
Ï :+
Ð :-
HT ON/OFF : H
COM / CON : C
RAP ON /OFF : R
PASSWORD :P
RESET : r
ENTER : (Blank)
I SET : I
TEST : T
NOVRAM NV PASS
EEPROM EE PASS
LC Display ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
Abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
DIGITAL I/P Display will scan all trip faults. If all trip faults are NC then it will indicate `
OPTIONAL TRIP 1'. If all trip faults made NO then the display will indicate
`ALL OFF'
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RELAYS Display will indicate `RELAY # 1 ON' on further pressing enter key relay 2
to 8 will be energized and display will update accordingly.
FIRING Alpha = 18
Fir Time = 1000 Us
By pressing Ï key Alpha & firing time increases and by pressing Ð key
Alpha & firing time decreases.( Step for alpha is 9 & for FirTime it is 500)
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STORAGE:-
2. Do not open the boxes unless all other equipments are ready for
commissioning.
! CAUTION
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1. Customer / Project :
3. Details of complaints. :
Sign. : Date:
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7. INSTALLATION:
7.1.1 Check the main J3 to J10 connector & the power supply connector are connected
properly.
7.1.2 Check the earthing wire to the controller.
Before starting “PRECICON-III”, all safety measures & preparations applicable to the
Electrostatic Precipitator must be performed.
7.2.1. Switch ‘ON’ the supply to the control panel.
7.2.2. Check the supply voltages.
7.2.3. Switch ‘ON’ the control supply to the “PRECICON - III” Controller.
7.2.4. Check if any Alarm / Fault exist.
7.2.5. Check the default parameter are as per the parameter programming list.
7.2.6. Check the Remote / Local function with the help of COM/CON Key so that the
LED on the key becomes ‘OFF’.
7.2.7. Now the unit is ready for starting.
NOTE : Apart from the nominal values of the T/R set, all the other parameters values are
factory set. These settings are in most cases sufficient for perfect operations.
8. OPERATIONS:
START:
8.1.1 Select the Remote / Local key in local mode, by pressing the <COM /CON
> key on the keypad, so that the LED on the key becomes ‘OFF’.
Select the desired current limit. (Parameter No: 25, IDC Limit).
8.1.2 To make HT ‘ON’ press the <HT ON-OFF> key, LED lights on the
keypad, so that the Secondary DC Voltage & Secondary DC Current starts
rising.
8.1.3 To make HT ‘OFF’, press the <HT ON-OFF> Key (LED extinguishes) on the
Keypad.
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NOTE:
Remedy is given with probable primary cause of problem. However APL recommends to replace
the “PRECICON-III” Controller.
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