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THE

FORCE™

2-STAGE

5000PSI

OTANICAL

XTRACTION

YSTEM

PERATION

ANUAL

WARNING

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE SET UP AND OPERATION PROCEDURE

PROVIDED IN WITHIN THIS MANUAL MAY VOID THE EXTRACTION

SYSTEM’S WARRANTY

Apeks Supercritical

150 Commerce Blvd.

Johnstown OH 43031

740-809-1160

[email protected]

www.apekssupercritical.com

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Summary of Contents for THE FORCE 2-STAGE

Page 1: ...TO FOLLOW THE SET UP AND OPERATION PROCEDURE PROVIDED IN WITHIN THIS MANUAL MAY VOID THE EXTRACTION SYSTEM S WARRANTY Apeks Supercritical 150 Commerce Blvd Johnstown OH 43031 740 809 1160 service apek...

Page 2: ...Output Screens 19 2 2 10 Alarm History Screen 24 2 2 11 Pop Up Screens 24 2 3 Running Modes 26 2 3 1 Single Extractor 26 2 3 2 Dual Extractor 26 2 3 3 Continuous Batch 27 2 4 Manual Screen Buttons 27...

Page 3: ...5 1 7 Pump outlet pressure high 36 5 1 8 Separator pressure has risen 36 5 1 9 Low bottle detected at Start Up 36 5 1 10 Machine is in bottle change mode 36 5 1 11 Cycle complete or terminated but ves...

Page 4: ...eep Alarm 38 5 2 26 Separator Water Flow Lost Alarm 38 5 2 27 Separator 1B 2B Vessel PSI High Alarm 38 5 2 28 Separator 1B 2B Vessel Temperature Alarm 38 5 2 29 Separator Ambient Temperature Alarm 38...

Page 5: ...ended WARNING Opening a vessel under pressure can result in a rapid release of pressure and ejection of the material inside the vessel DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN A VESSEL UNDER PRESSURE Always make sure a...

Page 6: ...The Force 2 Stage Operation Manual 6 Revision Date 4 23 2019 2 System Overview TheForce Two Stage Diaphragm Separator TCU Extractor TCU Extractor Vessel Stands Separator Vessel Stand Surge Vessel...

Page 7: ...The Force 2 Stage Operation Manual 7 Revision Date 4 23 2019 Main Control Enclosure HMI Fork Pockets Extraction Cap Hoists...

Page 8: ...at display different oil pressures on the diaphragm compressor The first is a high pressure loop that incorporates the oil heat exchanger and some internal bearings This gauge should read between 40 5...

Page 9: ...ence of pressure and will shut the machine down if over 15psi of pressure is detected in the pump cavity 2 1 1 3 Over Pressure Valve OPV and Oil Bypass Valve The OPV valve on the pump is a back pressu...

Page 10: ...ech lock vessel closures on top and plug and screw closures on the bottom This closer mechanism uses a nut to hold down a plug to allow the vessel to pressurize Seals on this vessel O rings that creat...

Page 11: ...xtraction vessel has its own vent valve Valve 4A and 4B These valves will open automatically to vent the extractor so they are safe to open These valves should be vented to the vent valve manifold loc...

Page 12: ...d on the left hand side of the stand and Bank 2 is located on the right Each bank contains a main separator with an oil collection valve and a secondary separator Users may use either set of separator...

Page 13: ...or psi range of 0 2000 is the inlet pressure for the separator and should match the pressure of the extractors when the system is flowing The second gauge is the pressure inside the separators and sho...

Page 14: ...rol temperatures of your CO2 after compression or expansion Refer to the Installation Manual for chiller loop setup and chiller manual for more information on the chiller 2 1 7 Miscellaneous Multi Are...

Page 15: ...er left hand corner of the screen Contact Apeks for current version information 740 809 1160 option 2 2 2 2 Home Main Screen This screen is the most common area to monitor the system during a cycle Ke...

Page 16: ...run times and switch over times and select which separator bank to start with Many cycle parameters such as times and temperatures can be adjusted during the run but run modes Single or Double Extract...

Page 17: ...will interact with The manual screen is where to go to reset any alarms service switch separators change bottle and more See Manual Screen Buttons Section 2 4 on page 27 for more information 2 2 6 Ma...

Page 18: ...ive This email messaging will require an initial setup which can be scheduled at http www apekssupercritical com customer support service request Set up will require a dedicated email address for the...

Page 19: ...ystems that are leased Leased systems will require a monthly passcode 2 2 9 I O Input Output Screens This screen is used for more precise system monitoring The operator can monitor every input and out...

Page 20: ...The Force 2 Stage Operation Manual 20 Revision Date 4 23 2019 2 2 9 1 PLC Digital Inputs 2 2 9 2 PLC Digital Outputs...

Page 21: ...The Force 2 Stage Operation Manual 21 Revision Date 4 23 2019 2 2 9 3 PLC Analog Inputs...

Page 22: ...The Force 2 Stage Operation Manual 22 Revision Date 4 23 2019 2 2 9 4 PLC Analog Outputs...

Page 23: ...The Force 2 Stage Operation Manual 23 Revision Date 4 23 2019 2 2 9 5 I O Motor Starter Monitor 2 2 9 6 I O Temp Control Units...

Page 24: ...to prompt the operator to enter additional information or will be called up by the operator to view or change parameters 2 2 11 1 Extractor Interval Time This window will appear when continuous batch...

Page 25: ...nge monitor time settings In continuous batch mode the operator will need to go to this screen to verify that extractors are ready to come online 2 2 11 4 Recover CO2 Separator Selection This window w...

Page 26: ...o select two different cycle parameters and which separator bank to use for each set of parameters An example of Forward Flow through Extractor A only can be seen below 2 3 2 Dual Extractor In this ru...

Page 27: ...tem if it ever loses oil pressure 2 4 4 Diaphragm Rupture Reset This button resets the Diaphragm Rupture alarm that will shut down the system if 5psi of pressure is detected in the isolation cavity on...

Page 28: ...plugs and nuts can weigh up to 50 lbs and care should be given to avoid damage and injury 3 1 1 2 NOTE Use appropriate tools to open and close vessels 3 1 1 3 Opening Extractor Vessel 3 1 1 3 1 Remove...

Page 29: ...7 Closing the Extractor Vessel 3 1 1 7 1 Lower the plug into the vessel trying to keep the plug as level as possible and then rotate the plug 30o until the holes for the extractor closure switch on bo...

Page 30: ...two vessel isolation valves on the separator bank s to be run 3 2 1 4 Open all bottles 3 2 1 5 Verify that system has adequate air pressure between 90 115psi 3 2 1 6 Select which mode to run the syst...

Page 31: ...Operating Parameters 3 3 1 Subcritical Parameters Target Pressure 1 200psi Extractor Target Temp 70 75o F Separator Target Temp 25 30o F Orifice Size 48 Extraction Time 40 60 minutes per pound 3 3 2...

Page 32: ...d Closing the Extractor 3 4 2 5 Once the extractor is loaded and closed properly go to the Elapsed Time Setting screen and verify that the extractor is ready to be brought back online 3 4 2 5 1 If you...

Page 33: ...2 3 To clean the separators open Valve 10 to vent separator bank 3 5 2 4 Disassemble separator and clean 3 5 2 5 Remove the bottom of the separator filter housing and filter and clean 3 5 2 6 Using t...

Page 34: ...hrough the top flange Verify the extractor filters are clear and free of debris Check extraction vessel O rings and O rings groove sealing surfaces for damage replace if necessary Inspect the surfaces...

Page 35: ...and inspect injection pump assembly 4 3 Chiller Maintenance See Chiller Manual for specific instructions on maintenance items Below is general system information Frequency Maintenance Item Weekly Chec...

Page 36: ...pumped down or vented 5 1 9 Low bottle detected at start up Check that bottle is open and has pressure Pressure needs to be above 500psi change out if necessary 5 1 10 Machine is in bottle change mode...

Page 37: ...he first few minutes of the run but then stops climbing and no oil is present vent to keep psi below 5 for the first few minutes and then monitor for a few minutes after venting to be sure leak has st...

Page 38: ...tor pressure is above the acceptable pressure range Check orifice size and target pressure adjust accordingly If system was off dry ice sublimation or a leaky valve 12 could cause alarm Vent and clean...

Page 39: ...Date 4 23 2019 6 References YouTube Instructional Videos https www youtube com user ApeksSupercritical Apeks online store http apeksonlinestore com Software Updates and E mail Alerts 740 809 1160 opt...

Page 40: ...utube com watch v bYEHvfo8t6A 7 1 3 If the belt to be needs adjusted loosen the four retaining nuts on top of the motor mounting plate 7 1 4 Adjust the bottom nuts on the motor base up or down to tigh...

Page 41: ...he pump gauges if no pressure appears check oil level and pump motor rotation 7 2 4 Continue to let the pump run five to seven minutes to remove any entrained air in compression head 7 2 5 Begin to cl...

Page 42: ...even bolts on each check valve retainer 7 3 3 Remove retainer and checks 7 3 4 Dissemble check and clean thoroughly with alcohol or acetone For heavily soiled valves use an ultrasonic cleaner on metal...

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Page 44: ...e Force 2 Stage Operation Manual 44 Revision Date 4 23 2019 7 3 5 Reassemble checks when cleaned and assemble in pump 7 3 6 Torque the retaining bolts to 15 ft lbs after reassembly Discharge Check Val...

Page 45: ...The Force 2 Stage Operation Manual 45 Revision Date 4 23 2019 7 4 Appendix D Piping and Instrumentation Diagram...

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Page 48: ...The Force 2 Stage Operation Manual 48 Revision Date 4 23 2019 7 5 Appendix E CO2 Phase Diagram...

Page 49: ...training online http www apekssupercritical com training Pre Training Checklist Below is a checklist of what needs to be purchased or completed BEFORE scheduling your onsite training o Must be comple...

Page 50: ...o CO2 Monitor Amprobe CO2 100 o Material to be extracted must be very dry and ground to the consistency of coffee grounds Have ready the day of training o After completing the pre training checklist...

Page 51: ...95 98 Phillip Screws 5 lb in 12 Large Motor Contactor Allen Screws 100 C72D10 53 lb in 13 Large Motor Contactor Phillips Screws 100 C72D10 13 lb in 14 Overload Relay Allen Screws 193 EEGE 40 lb in 15...

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