User's Guide to: - Phoenix Vessel Technology Ltd.
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3. User s Guide to Phoenix Vessel Technology Limited 350 400 psi End port pressure vessels 4 Model number 3307 1209 Phoenix Vessel Technology Limited Unit 2 The Old Bakery Lower Tuffley Lane Gloucester GL2 5DP T 44 0 1452 311673 E info phoenixvessel co uk F 44 0 1452 310295 www phoenixvessel co uk TABLE OF CONTENTS FORWARD SECTION 1 Maintenance Guide 11 Removing End from Vessel 1 2 Loading Membranes 1 3 Closing Vessel SECTION 2 Installation 2 1 Handling 2 2 Vessel Support Position 2 3 Connections to Vessel SECTION 3 Operation 3 1 Corrosion 3 2 Operating Conditions 3 3 Safety Precautions SECTION 4 Appendix 4 1 Spare Parts List 42 Assembly Drawing 3307 4 3 Assembly Drawing 1209 oc A 10 10 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 15 2 0115 USER GUIDE FEBRUARY 2012 FORWARD Phoenix Vessels is a major manufacturer of Glass Reinforced Plastic Pressure vessels which are used as housings for reverse osmosis membrane elements It is one of a small number of companies with Code X accreditation of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Vessels are produced to cover a range of pressures upto 1000 psi and to house upto six 40 membrane elements Each vessel has a documented history in terms of the manufacturing process and the materials used Before despatch each vessel is tested to 1 1 times working pressure to ensure structu
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5. O seal 1 3 CLOSING VESSEL 1 3 1 Thoroughly clean all parts and check for the following a O SEALS cracked worn or cut areas b END CAP cracks between ports distorted or bearing edges worn c CIRCLIP Corroded or badly distorted Components which show any of the above should be replaced NOTE It is recommended that O seals are replaced every time the end cap is rebuilt 1 3 2 Check the inside of the vessel for debris which may scratch the vessel Remove any that is found by flushing with water or by using a clean cloth Stubborn debris which adheres to the vessel may be removed by lightly polishing the area with waterproof silicone carbide paper Use 400 Grade fine to start with and finish with 600 Grade very fine It will help to moisten the grit paper with water during use Avoid continuously rubbing the same spot in the same direction Afterwards remove any debris with water or by using a clean cloth NOTE Fine grade Scotchbrite may be substituted for water proof silicone carbide paper 3 Lubricate the vessel inside surfaces with glycerine 4 Lubricate the assembled end cap with glycerine particularly the large 4 diameter O seal 5 Insert the end cap squarely into the vessel body sufficient to allow the spiroloc circlip to be inserted fully into the groove in the end of the vessel If the end fitting is difficult to push into the vessel then use the wooden shaft of a hammer to tap it into position NOTE Under n
6. TALLATION 215 HANDLING 2 1 1 Vessels may be stored horizontally in any warehouse where the temperatures are as follows Maximum 459 1139 F Minimum 00C 329 2 1 2 DO NOT subject the vessel to sharp blows or impacts as this may damage the vessel wall 2 1 3 DO NOT use the ports which project beyond the vessel as lifting or manoeuvring aids 2 1 4 DO NOT scratch the vessel inside wall VESSEL DAMAGE This should be reported to the shipping company upon receipt Contact Phoenix Vessels for advice if in doubt 10 of 15 USER GUIDE FEBRUARY 2012 phoenix 2 2 VESSEL SUPPORT POSITION The bending stresses generated in a long pressure vessel can be considerable and should not be ignored Careful choice of support position can minimise bending stresses to an acceptably low level Always follow instructions stated on the Assembly Drawing for each particular vessel design and length ordered The following is the recommended support positions for 2 5 vessels No of 40 Distance between Elements Supports Supports mm Outer Supports mm 800 200 1810 62 4 2270 1640 MM REI 2830 1640 t P 38920 2600 _ o 4250 3670 4650 4650 s A 2 3 CONNECTIONS TO VESSEL 2 3 1 Mount vessels using support saddles provided on horizontal surface at the recommended support position and tighten straps to eliminate movement do not tighten to more than drawing
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8. afe service if properly installed and maintained This section is for guidance only and should be used in conjunction with the recommendations in the previous sections Attention is drawn to the NOTES located at the bot tom of the page which highlight potential problems areas and safety recommendations 3 3 1 Provide pressure relief device This should be set to no more than 105 of design pressure 3 3 2 Before pressurisation visually check that the 3 part retaining ring is fully in position and secured by the two cap head screws 3 3 3 DO NOT stand in line of end fitting while pressurisation takes place SECTION FOUR APPENDIX 4 1 SPARE PARTS LIST For part numbers and descriptions please refer to the relevant Technical Information Sheet 13 0115 USER GUIDE FEBRUARY 2012 0 934 82 3IVQ DOW A8 9 3755 S38 L3WITIIW SNOISN3WIG wsw O0tE INL NOISN3WIO Jan 31V3IWH3d 38n131v3Wii3d 31VW uU313WVIO HONI 0570 HIM 1N3W313 Ot 318VLInS 9 KINO 16 3801 3802 1N3W313 JHL SWIHS YO L 32V 1d Qaulnio3u 38v S WIL SWIHS SHLON31 Z 9 s y S 7373383 OL SIN31NOO 13553A MOTIV LON OQ OL 2 0 38n11V3dW31 NDIS33 Isd OSE 39155398 1530 SAYIT ON 5 OL SALNNIW 51 JYNSSIYd NOISIG SAWILS t 031531 135S3A sauvdS JONVNNGLNIVW NOLLW83dO NOLIVTIVLSNI NO NOLIVWBOJNI 9311130
9. caps from vessel c Remove element from vessel following element manufacturers recommendations 1 2 2 CHECKS BEFORE LOADING a Check the inside of the vessel for debris which may scratch the vessel Remove any that is found by flushing with water or by using a clean cloth Stubborn debris which adheres to the vessel may be removed by lightly polishing the area with waterproof silicone carbide paper Use 400 Grade fine to start with and finish with 600 Grade very fine It will help to moisten the grit paper with water during use Avoid continuously rubbing the same spot in the same direction Afterwards remove any debris with water or by using a clean cloth b Check that there are no sharp edges to the membrane element which could scratch the vessel Contact the element manufacturer if these cannot be easily removed c Check the element brine seal for wear and or cuts Consult the element manufacturer for spares and advice NOTE Sharp debris may scratch vessel bore This should be removed before unloading elements NOTE Fine grade Scotchbrite may be substituted for waterproof silicone carbide paper 5 of 15 USER GUIDE FEBRUARY 2012 phoenix 1 2 3 LOADING MEMBRANE ELEMENTS a Lubricate the inside of the vessel with glycerine If this is not available then flood vessel with clean water b Check with the element manufacturer concerning the position of the brine seal Normally this is placed on the upstream e
10. lternate materials are available with enhanced corrosion resistance contact Phoenix Vessel Technology Limited for advice End fittings should be maintained dry and free from corrosion Vessel leaks should be investigated and corrected 3 2 OPERATING CONDITIONS DESIGN SPECIFICATION Internal Diameter To fit any 4 nominal diameter element Length Up to 240 of membrane elements Working Fluid Water NOTE The standard materials of construction may not be compatible with cleaning and preserving fluids Alternative materials are available on request Design Pressure 350 psi 24 2 bar 400 psi 27 6 bar Test Pressure 1 1 times design pressure for upto 15 minutes maximum Design Temperature 20 to 1139 F 7 to 459 C NOTE Although the minimum design temperature is 20 deg F the vessel should not be allowed to freeze solid This will damage the vessel wall and make replacement necessary Expansion 0 5 to 0 6 mm per metre length of vessel at design pressure Vacuum condition Vessel end fittings will move out of position under vacuum loads Contact Phoenix Vessels for advice Support Position 2 supports for 1 to 4 40 elements 3 supports for 5 6 40 elements and any length supported outside of recommended support range refer to Vessel Support Position Section 2 2 of User s Guide 12 of 15 USER GUIDE FEBRUARY 2012 3 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Fibreglass reinforced pressure vessels will provide years of s
11. nd of the element with the recessed part of the seal pointing upstream c Push the elements into the vessel from the upstream end d As each element is loaded insert the interconnector To ease insertion glycerine should be applied to the O seals e Care should be taken to ensure that the weight of the element is not taken on the interconnectors during loading f The final element should be inserted 2 5 in from the end of the vessel g The plug and adaptor multi element vessels should be removed from the vessel before loading the elements they may be fitted to either end of the element train NOTE Catastrophic failure of the product line can occur if the adaptor or plug is not fitted and pressure is applied NY 6 of 15 USER GUIDE FEBRUARY 2012 phoenix h For single element vessels i e upto 40 of element length no adaptors or shims are supplied Multi element vessels fall into two categories depending on the type of element in the vessel 1 Spigotted type i e has a core tube which is proud of the face of the element One adaptor and three shims are supplied The shims are required to ensure that the element remains connected to the pressure vessel end cap these should be placed between the adaptor and the end cap 2 Flush fitting also referred to as close coupled element This type does not require shims or an adaptor Model 3307 350 PSI Single element
12. o circumstances should undue force be used to insert the end cap A light tap is all that is required 8 of 15 USER GUIDE FEBRUARY 2012 phoenix If the end cap cannot be easily inserted then the following checks should be carried out i Lubricate vessel surfaces with glycerine ii The elements may have been pushed too far proceed as follows Remove large 4 diameter seal from end cap iii Insert end cap into vessel Without the main seal little effort should be required to connect onto the element If there is insufficient space to insert the spiroloc circlip then the elements have been pushed too far during loading Remove the last element by pushing it through the vessel taking care to support its weight as it emerges Refer to Section 1 2 Loading Elements for further information NOTE Remember to refit all O seals and plugs solid adaptors to the central core tube of the last element in the stack 1 3 3 With the end fitting in place insert the spiroloc circlip into the groove in the vessel The best technique to use is to lead one end of the circlip into the groove using thumb or index finger and to move thumb round the inside of the vessel pushing the remainder of the circlip into the groove This is the reverse of the removal sequence refer to Section 1 1 Opening Vessel NOTE A partially or badly assembled vessel is dangerous 9 of 15 USER GUIDE FEBRUARY 2012 SECTION TWO INS
13. ral integrity The following Assembly Drawings are applicable 1MNC 3307 4 350 psi 1139F 459C 1MNC 1209 4 400 psi 113 F 45 C User s Guide Issue Feb 2012 SECTION ONE MAINTENANCE GUIDE 1 1 REMOVING END CAP FROM VESSEL 1 1 1 Ensure system is NOT pressurised before starting work 1 1 2 Remove all pipework connected to the vessel end cap 1 1 3 Using a screwdriver lever out the end of the spiroloc circlip from the groove in the vessel Hold the end of the circlip from springing back into the groove and remove the remaining part by running an index finger behind the circlip with a rotating movement Note If the end of the screwdriver is bent over by 15 30 degrees then extraction is considerably easier Note Any loose debris should be removed by flushing with water and any sharp edges made smooth by lightly abrading with waterproof silicone carbide paper 200 Grade or finer This should be done before removing the plastic end cap as this will ease extraction phoenix 1 1 4 If the end cap cannot be removed as indicated then the use of an extractor will be necessary This can be supplied by Phoenix Vessels and is illustrated below 1 2 LOADING MEMBRANES This Section is provided as a Guide only reference should be made to the element manufacturers recommendations for loading 1 2 1 UNLOADING MEMBRANE ELEMENTS a Ensure system is NOT pressurised before starting work b Remove both end
14. recommended torque NOTE Excessive torque applied to the straps may damage the vessel wall 2 3 2 Provide pressure relief device This should be set to no more than 105 of design pressure 2 3 3 Allow for an expansion of 0 5mm per metre length of vessel at design pressure 2 3 4 Connections to end cap are 77 BSPT female thread for the feed and reject ports and 3 8 BSPT female for the product line The maximum torque applied to the threaded connections should Be as stated in the table below Note that when the vessel is working in an environment which is hotter than the assembly temperature the thread torque reduces Similarly as the temperature reduces the assembly torque increases This is due to thermal expansion of the thermoplastic end cap Obviously a lightly torqued fitting may leak at high temperature and so recommended torque figures should be followed If a pre set torque wrench is used to tighten the fitting into the end cap make sure that at least three clicks are heard i e that the torque level is checked at least three times Often some additional movement is obtained at the second and third attempts 11 of 15 USER GUIDE FEBRUARY 2012 phoenix SECTION THREE OPERATION 3 1 CORROSION Whilst every effort has been taken to ensure that end fittings have adequate corrosion resistance it is the responsibility of the purchaser to assess that the materials offered are suitable for the spe cific corrosion environment A
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