OPERATING INSTRUCTION
PISTON ACCUMULATOR WITH ASME U-DESIGNATOR ACCORDING ASME VIII DIV. I
Type:
BA-UAK-ASME-EN
Language: English Edition:
09-2016
Revision:
01
Translated from German original
Page 1: ...OPERATING INSTRUCTION PISTON ACCUMULATOR WITH ASME U DESIGNATOR ACCORDING ASME VIII DIV I Type BA UAK ASME EN Language English Edition 09 2016 Revision 01 Translated from German original ...
Page 2: ...slation If sold to a country in the EEA this operating instruction must be translated into the language of the country in which the machine is to be used Should the translated text contain incongruities the original operating manual German must be consulted or the manufacturer contacted for clarification Copyright No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted sold or communicated witho...
Page 3: ...or __________________________________________________ 7 4 Dangers ____________________________________________________________________ 8 4 1 General hazard notes__________________________________________________________ 8 4 2 Installation of spare and wearing parts ____________________________________________ 8 4 3 Cleaning maintenance and repair work ___________________________________________ 8 ...
Page 4: ...pment The pressure equipment essentially consist of the following components 1 Cylinder tube 2 Piston inclusive seals 3 End cap 4 Threaded ring not for screw in end cap 5 End cap seal oil side 6 End cap seal gas side 7 N2 non return valve optional 8 Screw plug optional Figure 1 1 Overview of standard Roth pressure equipment ...
Page 5: ...0 99 99 or better shall be used Intended use also includes compliance with the manufacturer s operating maintenance and servicing instructions Furthermore the operator is obliged to adhere to the legal state regulations according pressure equipments in connection with the adherence of the mandatory tests prior to commissioning and recurrent tests and must arrange these in compliance with the manda...
Page 6: ...he fluid pressure falls below the pressure of the compressed gas 2 2 Filling and testing the pressure equipment During or after filling with N2 use foaming agents to test all screwed connections shut off valves connections and joints for gas tight sealing In principle use Roth filling and testing device and observe the relevant operating instruction The pre filling pressure P0 depends on the ambie...
Page 7: ...erent at the time of filling or checking P0 the diagram may be used to find the pressure corresponding to that temperature when filling or checking Example Assume a gas system at 155 bar of pressure at a gas temperature of 20 C If the gas temperature rises to 35 C the intersection 155 bar at 20 C will shift to the next pressure temperature curve to intersect the vertical 35 C temperature line The ...
Page 8: ...eplate and an ASME U Designator attached These show essential technical data Please provide the following with all your enquiries Indication of the type Serial number Date of manufacture 3 3 Safety systems The safety systems may be included in the delivery see delivery papers or constitute part of the customer installation They will always be required and should be tested for effectiveness prior t...
Page 9: ...edge of pertinent standards will be in a position to assess assigned work and recognise potential hazards 3 5 Responsibilities of the operator The applications and requirements of the national and regional rules and regulations are to ascertain and take into account Also ensure that local regulation on the safety of staff accident regulations the safety of working material protective equipment and...
Page 10: ...he N2 concentration in the environment may increase when N2 is filled or drained Adequate ventilation must be ensured 4 3 Cleaning maintenance and repair work Cleaning maintenance or repair work may only be carried out by qualified technicians These activities require that systems pressure must be relieved on the oil side including securing against accidental switch on The gas side pressure must a...
Page 11: ...ed to allow for storage up to 3 months Storage conditions Closed and dry room according to the designated operating conditions Storage packaging for further transport The pressure equipment and any accessories must be stored to ensure that they will be protected from external factors and to exclude damage The manufacturer will protect all the components of the pressure equipment from corrosion all...
Page 12: ... the consoles clamp Extensive damage may cause the pressure equipment to explode Do not install and operate the pressure equipment in rooms that are unprotected against lightning and earthquakes Depending on operation surface temperatures capable of causing burns may occur at the limits of operating conditions The operator should provide suitable protection Consult Chapter 6 for service notes and ...
Page 13: ...ce gained Check the accumulator anchoring Check the connections of the lines Inspect and assess the condition of the instrumentation safety systems and seals Check all screwed connections shut off valves connections and joints for gas leakage using foaming agents Check the N2 pre filling pressure P0 to prevent the piston see Fig 1 1 Pos 2 from colliding with the gas side end cap see Fig 1 1 Pos 3 ...
Page 14: ...erflow Check charging pressure and plant settings Find reason for temperature rise Depressurise pressure equipment 8 Emergencies This pressure equipment is a passive system without own drives The stored energy will be charged or discharged by the connected active system of the operator Emergency measures such as the operation of Emergency Off systems or fast pressure relief action should therefore...
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