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5.2.4 Barrier Gas System Connection
PRV
BGC
MAN
FME,
NIP
MV2
FS-/0501
FS+/0501
(with oil lubricated single mechanical seals)
(with gas lubricated double mechanical seals)
NIF
(optional)
(optional)
BGC
Barrier gas connection
FME
Flow meter
FS
Flow switch
MAN
Manometer
MV
Solenoid valve
NIF
Nitrogen inlet filter
NIP
Nitrogen panel
PRV
Pressure regulating valve
• Connect the barrier gas connection (BGC) to the gas supply.
Connection size:
– G1/4, ISO 228-1
If one or several solenoid valves (MV) are installed:
• Electrically connect the solenoid valve(s) (MV), see
.
• Electrically connect the flow switch (FS) of the flow meter, see
• Make sure that the gas complies with the following requirements:
Gas type
Dry nitrogen or air
Gas temperature
°C
0 ... 60
Maximum gas pressure
bar
13
Recommended pressure setting at the
pressure regulating valve (PRV)
bar
3
Filtration
µm
5
Recommended flow rate
for labyrinth seals, oil lubricated single
mechanical seals and PTFE shaft seals
SLM*
2.5 ... 3
Recommended flow rate
for gas lubricated double mechanical seals
SLM*
≤
1
Air quality (only for air)
Acc. to ISO 8573-1
Class 5.4.4.
* standard litre per minute
NOTICE
Operate the machine equipped with gas lubricated double mechanical seals without supplying
barrier gas.
Risk of damage to the sealing system!
• Make sure that the barrier gas supply is open.
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