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GB-K Gas Booster Package Operation and Maintenance Manual 

 

 

 

 

 

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© 1998 - 2000 

DH Instruments, Inc

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Table 1.

 

GB-K-75 or GB-K-152 Parts List ............................................................................................... 7

 

Table 2. 

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Figure 1. 

Pneumatic Connection Panel .................................................................................................... 1

 

Figure 2.

 Control 

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Figure 3. 

System Schematic..................................................................................................................... 4

 

 

Summary of Contents for GB-K-152

Page 1: ...1998 2000 DH Instruments Inc GB K 75 and GB K 152 Gas Booster Packages For PPCK Pressure Controller Calibrator Operation and Maintenance Manual...

Page 2: ...hould be assembled and operated only by personnel who have been instructed in proper safety practices 1998 2000 DH Instruments Inc All rights reserved Information in this document is subject to change...

Page 3: ...SETUP 9 3 OPERATION 13 3 1 GENERAL OPERATING PRINCIPLE AND INFORMATION 13 3 1 1 PNEUMATICALLY OPERATED GAS BOOSTER PUMP 6 13 3 1 2 VALVE 14 3 1 3 VOLUME CYLINDER ACCUMULATOR 14 3 1 4 REGULATORS 14 3...

Page 4: ...5 2 BOOSTER WILL NOT RUN 23 5 3 BOOSTER RUNS TOO SLOWLY 24 5 4 PRESSURE GENERATES TOO SLOWLY OR NOT AT ALL 24 5 5 BOOSTER CONTINUOUSLY RUNS 25 5 6 CANNOT ACHIEVE PRESSURE LP HP 25 5 6 1 LOW PRESSURE...

Page 5: ...l Page iii 1998 2000 DH Instruments Inc T TA AB BL LE ES S Table 1 GB K 75 or GB K 152 Parts List 7 Table 2 DHI Authorized Service Providers 30 F FI IG GU UR RE ES S Figure 1 Pneumatic Connection Pane...

Page 6: ...ruments Inc Page iv A AB BO OU UT T T TH HI IS S M MA AN NU UA AL L Manual Conventions CAUTION is used in throughout the manual to identify user warnings and cautions NOTE is used throughout the manua...

Page 7: ...ttle to higher pressure The high pressure gas is stored in an accumulator volume to assure stable supply to the PPCK GB K 75 has a maximum output pressure of 50 MPa 7 500 psi and is used with PPCK A30...

Page 8: ...50C HIP LF4 etc DO NOT USE INCORRECT FITTINGS DAMAGE TO THE FITTING AND DANGER TO THE OPERATOR COULD RESULT 2 Low Pressure Outlet Fitting a stainless steel 1 8 in NPT female fitting used to connect th...

Page 9: ...a 1 4 in NPT female connection 9 Shop Drive Air Pressure Gauge a 1 5 in 38 mm diameter dial gauge constructed of brass with a range of zero to 1 4 MPa 200 psig It is used to indicate the output press...

Page 10: ...auge 2 SHOP DRIVE AIR INLET Port 9 HIGH PRESSURE OUTLET Port 3 Drive Air Regulator 10 High Pressure Outlet Gauge 4 Drive Air Shut Off Valve 11 HIGH PRESSURE ADJUST Regulator 5 SUPPLY INLET Port 12 Vol...

Page 11: ...as 10 micron filtration with dew point of 20 C Pressure Connections Shop Drive Air Supply Inlet 1 4 in NPT female High Pressure Gas Supply Inlet 1 8 in NPT female Low Pressure Outlet 1 8 in NPT female...

Page 12: ...GB K Gas Booster Package Operation and Maintenance Manual 1998 2000 DH Instruments Inc Page 6 N NO OT TE ES S...

Page 13: ...a convenient working height Remove all plugs from the fittings and inspect for damage and contamination If damage is noted report it to your Receiving Department for appropriate action Inspect for an...

Page 14: ...uirements are Pressure For operation up to 25 MPa 3 500 psi with GB K 75 0 4 MPa 60 psi minimum For operation up to 50 MPa 7 500 psi with GB K 75 0 7 MPa 100 psi minimum For operation up to 50 MPa 7 5...

Page 15: ...llow the steps below n Place the GB K in the appropriate location Use the attached mounting brackets to secure the instrument to a fixed location if desired Due to the reciprocating nature of the inst...

Page 16: ...from reaching the point of use ensure the regulators are closed See Point 2 and related NOTE above for regulator closure s Connect the 1 8 in NPTF Low Pressure LP Outlet Fitting 2 to the point of use...

Page 17: ...is being used or if the noise levels are to be reduced proceed as follows Remove the Drive Air Exhaust Muffler 13 The Drive Air Exhaust Muffler 13 and booster exhaust port are both 1 2 in NPTF connec...

Page 18: ...GB K Gas Booster Package Operation and Maintenance Manual 1998 2000 DH Instruments Inc Page 12 N NO OT TE ES S...

Page 19: ...rates gas pressures 75 or 152 times greater than the shop drive air applied to the pump The pump operates automatically provided shop drive air is supplied to the Shop Drive Air Regulator 10 and the r...

Page 20: ...ressed gas 3 1 4 REGULATORS Three regulators are used in the system for control of the Shop Drive Air Low Pressure Outlet and High Pressure Outlet pressures All regulators should be adjusted in the in...

Page 21: ...erstood and instructions completed before continuing It is not necessary to open the Shop Drive Air Shut off Valve 11 when using the low pressure circuit The gas booster pump is not used for generatin...

Page 22: ...he Low Pressure Outlet Regulator 12 by rotating the knob counter clockwise until a pressure below the setpoint is achieved p Close the low pressure circuit to prevent gas flow through the regulator q...

Page 23: ...etpoint by rotating the knob clockwise until the desired pressure is indicated on the High Pressure Outlet Gauge 4 3 4 SETTING HIGH PRESSURE OUTPUT ABOVE SUPPLY PRESSURE All previous sections especial...

Page 24: ...overpressure condition could occur at the test should the regulator fail to open or if the operator improperly sets the pressure It is normally recommended that the shop drive air pressure be set 10...

Page 25: ...egulate pressure down without gas flow through the regulator n Adjust the pressure down using the High Pressure Outlet Regulator 7 by rotating the knob counter clockwise until a pressure below the set...

Page 26: ...GB K Gas Booster Package Operation and Maintenance Manual 1998 2000 DH Instruments Inc Page 20 N NO OT TE ES S...

Page 27: ...n and Maintenance Manual Page 21 1998 2000 DH Instruments Inc 4 4 M MA AI IN NT TE EN NA AN NC CE E A AN ND D A AD DJ JU US ST TM ME EN NT TS S 4 1 MAINTENANCE GB K gas booster packages require no sta...

Page 28: ...GB K Gas Booster Package Operation and Maintenance Manual 1998 2000 DH Instruments Inc Page 22 N NO OT TE ES S...

Page 29: ...ice Center see Section 6 5 2 BOOSTER WILL NOT RUN The booster is a pneumatically operated pump The reciprocating action is caused by an imbalance of forces within the pump due to the opposing drive ai...

Page 30: ...of 0 15 MPa 20 psig or higher and that minimum flow requirements are met see Section 2 2 Check there are no restrictions in the shop drive air supply circuit Remove any existing restrictions If a fil...

Page 31: ...ualize Check that the instrument gas supply is present at the Supply Inlet Fitting 3 and that minimum pressure is 2 MPa 300 psi If not ensure that supply meets required specifications Check that the h...

Page 32: ...less there has been some disassembly Because of the close fitting components and short tubing runs some users may find it beneficial to return the GB K to a DHI Authorized Service Provider for repair...

Page 33: ...quickly If the booster begins to operate normally close the Shop Drive Air Shut off Valve 11 and reset regulators to previous settings Repeat the process until the booster begins normal operation o C...

Page 34: ...GB K Gas Booster Package Operation and Maintenance Manual 1998 2000 DH Instruments Inc Page 28 N NO OT TE ES S...

Page 35: ...er freight prepaid after receiving authorization from DHI or its Authorized Service Provider The buyer assumes all liability vis vis third parties in respect of its acts or omissions involving use of...

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