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BT- 434 Rev.A

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 OPERATION

These instructions are for operators experienced with cryogenic equipment. Before operating the 

system, become familiar with the safety precautions in this manual and in reference publications. 

Study this manual and the general arrangement drawing located in the back of this manual thor-

oughly. Know the location and function of all system components.

 

Receiving Inspection

 Handling

 Customer Installed Equipment/Piping

 Filling by Pressure Transfer

Freight and damage claims are the customer’s responsibility .

 Take time to visually inspect each ship-

ment in the presence of the carrier’s agent before accepting delivery. If any damage is observed, make 

an appropriate notation on the freight bill. Ask the driver to sign the notation before receiving the 

equipment. Do not accept equipment with damage that may affect serviceability.

The MB-450 should be handled only by a forklift or crane. Ensure that handling equipment has ade

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quate rated capacity for the system weight listed on the general arrangement drawing in the appendix. 

The MB-450 is a rugged product intended for years of industrial use. However, take care when mov

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ing the unit. Abuse (dropping or careless handling by forklift) may affect the integrity of the insula

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tion system or damage piping .

 Always transport, operate, and store the unit in the vertical position. 

Never place the unit on its side.

Important: When lifting by crane, use the lift-eyes provided on the top of the jacket. Never lift the unit over-

head.

When installing the MB-450 for remote filling, be sure to follow accepted design practices for cryogenic 

equipment. All equipment must be cleaned for oxygen service. Be sure to include pressure relief valves in 

all piping where liquid product could be trapped between closed valves, regulators, etc.

Designing safe and effective cryogenic systems requires extensive knowledge and experience. Persons

lacking the necessary skills are urged to seek competent advice before attempting to design cryogenic 

systems.

Design and consultation services are available from the factory at the location shown at the front of the

manual.

Filling by pressure transfer is accomplished by lowering the pressure in the MB-450 below that of the 

source vessel. Typically the source vessel is a cryogenic bulk tank or truck mounted vessel. The pres-

sure is reduced in the MB-450 by venting gas through the vent valve (V-2). Liquid is pushed by pressure 

from the bulk tank and into the MB-450.

CAUTION:

 Follow the safety precautions at the beginning of this manual. Accidental contact with liquid 

or

cold gas can occur during filling.

A cryogenic transfer hose equipped with a relief valve and dump valve should be used to connect the 

MB-450 to the liquid source. Follow the instructions below to fill by pressure transfer:

Summary of Contents for MicroBulk MB-450

Page 1: ...nd these instructions Refer to the Taylor Wharton s Safety First booklet TW 202 for handling cryogenic material Do not permit untrained persons to use or maintain this equipment If you do not understand these instructions contact your supplier for additional information www taylorwharton com MicroBulk BT 434 REV A ...

Page 2: ...conomizer Circuit 13 Safety Devices 14 Instrumentation Circuits 15 OPERATION 16 Receiving Inspection 16 Handling 16 Customer Installed Equipment Piping 16 Filling by Pressure Transfer 16 Filling by Pump Transfer 17 Filling for Road Transport 17 Withdrawing Gas 17 Withdrawing Liquid 18 Changing Gas Service 18 MAINTENANCE 19 Leak Test 19 Globe Valves 19 Regulator 19 Instruments 21 Checking Vacuum 21...

Page 3: ...le materials Keep Combustibles Away from oxygen and eliminate ignition sourc es Many substances that do not normally burn in air require only a slight spark or moderate heat to set them aflame in the presence of concentrated oxygen Oth er sub stances which are only moderately combustible in air can burn violently when a high percentage of oxygen is present Do not permit smoking or open flame in an...

Page 4: ...nce with Compressed Gas Association CGA Pamphlet G 4 1 Cleaning for Oxygen Service or equivalent industrial cleaning specifications Observe Safety Codes When Locating Oxygen Equipment Before locating oxygen equipment become thoroughly familiar with National Fire Protection Association NFPA Standard No 50 Bulk Oxygen Systems and with all federal state and local safety codes The NFPA Standard covers...

Page 5: ...out adequate ventilation the expanding nitrogen will displace the normal air resulting in a non life supporting atmosphere Dispose of Waste Liquid Nitrogen Safely Dispose of waste liquid nitrogen out of doors where its cold temperature cannot damage floors or driveways and where it will evaporate rapidly An outdoor pit filled with clean sand or gravel will evaporate liquid nitrogen safely and quic...

Page 6: ...ulated with a micro fiberglass aluminum foil radiation shield Both the inner pressure vessel and vacuum jacket are constructed of type 304 stainless steel Models are available designed and con structed in accordance with DOT 4L or ASME Section VIII The DOT 4L vessels may be legally transport ed by truck in the United States while containing product Piping circuits allow the vessel to vent fill pre...

Page 7: ...ner Bursting Disc psig 356 525 750 kPa 2 455 3 620 5 171 Road Relief Valve psig 22 22 22 kPa 152 152 152 Pressure Control Devices Economizer Setting psig 200 325 420 kPa 1 379 2 241 2 896 Pressure Building Setting psig 175 300 400 kPa 1 207 2 069 2 758 Gaseous Capacity NPT1 Nitrogen cu ft 9 250 8 750 7 687 cu M 262 248 218 Oxygen cu ft 11 400 11 000 10 208 cu M 323 312 289 Argon cu ft 11 000 10 70...

Page 8: ...VC 1 CV 1 FS V 1 V 5 V 4 V 3 V 1 LI 1 PI 1 R 1 R 2 V 2 SV 1 SV 2 PBC 1 PCV 1 CN 2 CN 1 CN 3 CN 4 Legend CN 1 Connection Liquid Fill Withdrawal LI 1 Liquid Level Gauge CN 2 Connection Full Trycock Vent PI 1 Pressure Gauge CN 3 Connection Pump Top Fill PBC 1 Pressure Building Coil CN 4 Connection Gas Withdrawal VC 1 Vaporizer Coil V 1 Valve Liquid Fill Withdrawal PCV 1 Pressure Building Regulator V ...

Page 9: ...ent trycock valve V 2 is attached to a vertical tube in the upper portion of the vessel The open end of the tube is positioned at 90 liquid level based on the vessel volume Opening the vent valve reduces pressure in the vessel during filling It also severs as a full trycock venting liquid from the vessel when the liquid level exceeds 90 A tag labeled VENT is attached to this valve Fill and Vent Ci...

Page 10: ...e CV 1 prevents product from escaping the vessel A fill stop valve FSV 1 within the vessel prevents over filling This device functions when filled by the Microbulk Truck in automatic fill mode The fill stop valve will not function when the vessel is filled by a typical cryogenic pump Fill Circuit Figure 3 Fill circuit highlighted in blue CV 1 CN 3 ...

Page 11: ...l drops below the pressure builder setting the pressure building stage of the pressure building economizer regulator PCV 1 opens This creates a path from the liquid in the bottom of the container to the gas space in the top This path contains an internal pressure building coil PBC 1 to vaporize product as it flows from the bottom to the top of the vessel Liquid is expanded to a vapor and pressure ...

Page 12: ...he pressure within the vessel to flow through the vaporizer VC 1 The vaporizer uses heat from the ambient air to convert the liquid into a gas and warm it The vaporizer like the pressure building coil is attached to the inside surface of the vacuum jacket The vaporizer is located in the upper of the jacket the pressure builder in the lower Gas Withdrawal Circuit Figure 5 Gas withdrawal circuit hig...

Page 13: ...ithin the vessel exceeds the economizer setpoint The economizer setpoint varies depending on the model This allows gas from the top of the vessel to flow into the vaporizer circuit Provided that gas from the vaporizer is being withdrawn for use the vessel pressure will be reduced The primary safety valve SV 1 will be prevented from opening avoiding product loss Economizer Circuit Figure 6 Economiz...

Page 14: ... The rupture disc requires replacement in the event a safety valve malfunctions and allows vessel pressure to reach the burst pressure rating A relief valve SV 2 set to open at 22 psig is provided on the DOT models Closing the isolation valve V 5 prevents flow through the relief valve This feature is useful if it is necessary to transport the MB 450 at a reduced pressure It also allows liquid to b...

Page 15: ...e difference in pressure between the top and bottom of the vessel Product within the vessel creates a higher pressure at the bottom of the vessel than at the top Readings on the liquid level gauge are in inches of water This reading when compared to the contents chart attached to the front of the vessel allows accurate monitoring of the amount of product within the vessel Instrumentation Circuits ...

Page 16: ...rt operate and store the unit in the vertical position Never place the unit on its side Important When lifting by crane use the lift eyes provided on the top of the jacket Never lift the unit over head When installing the MB 450 for remote filling be sure to follow accepted design practices for cryogenic equipment All equipment must be cleaned for oxygen service Be sure to include pressure relief ...

Page 17: ...ent valve V 2 should remain open during the fill Moni tor the product exiting the vent valve closely When liquid issues from the vent valve V 2 immediately stop the pump Once liquid stops issuing from the vent valve close the vent valve The DOT 4L design vessels may be transported over the road while containing product When filling these vessels for transport it is recommended that they be placed ...

Page 18: ...vacuum pump The ultimate vacuum reading should be at least 20 inches of mercury 4 Replace the fittings for the vent liquid and use connections with the appropriate fittings shown in the chart below Use Teflon tape or another suitable thread sealant when threading the fittings into the connections 5 Remove any decals identifying the previous gas service Attach new gas service identification decals ...

Page 19: ...anual for assistance in troubleshooting Figure 9 Inspection and Repair Log Sample Form Leak Test Globe Valves Regulator After making repairs requiring disassembly or replacement of components leak test all valves or piping joints that were taken apart and reconnected Apply leak detector fluid to the test surface Large leaks instantly form large bubble clusters while fine leaks produce white foam t...

Page 20: ...Pressure Gauge Regulator High Pressure Cylinder Figure 10 Regulator bench adjustment fixture 1 Leak test joints between the high pressure cylinder regulator and the dump valve Joints must be leak free before proceeding 2 Close the on off valve and the dump valve 3 Open the high pressure cylinder valve 4 Set the high pressure regulator above the desired set point for the pressure builder 5 Slowly o...

Page 21: ...the vacuum maintenance system becomes saturated it can no longer maintain the vacuum integrity of the container The change will be very gradual and may go unnoticed for several years When the vacuum in the insulation space is no longer effective the following symptoms may appear 1 With liquid in the container the outer casing will be much colder than comparative containers 2 Frost indicating the l...

Page 22: ...ly N E R Weight Step 4 Weight Step 5 Time between Step 3 and 4 in hours X 24 If it has been determined that the vessel has a vacuum problem it will be necessary to repair and re evacu ate the vessel A skilled service technician should perform vessel repair Contact Taylor Wharton custom er service at 1 800 898 2657 for assistance in locating the closest service center MAINTENANCE ...

Page 23: ... coils 2 Excessive system pressure a Extensive shutdown time a No remedy b Low withdrawal rate b No remedy c Malfunction of pressure build ing circuit c Adjust pressure building regu lators Replace if necessary d Malfunctionofpressuregauge d Replace gauge e Bad vessel vacuum e Perform NER test Have vessel repaired and re evacuated if necessary 3 Leaking relief valve a Dirt or ice in valve a Thaw o...

Page 24: ...si Vessel 7702 6196 Pressure Gauge 400 psig PI 1 350 500 psi Vessel 1706 9C14 Pressure Gauge 600 psig PCV 1 250 psi Vessel 85368135 Regulator P B Economizer 175 psig PCV 1 350 psi Vessel 6999 9018 Regulator P B Economizer 300 psig PCV 1 500 psi Vessel 8816 1060 Regulator P B Economizer 400 psig SV 1 250 psi Vessel 85440299 Relief Valve MNPT 250 psig SV 1 350 psi Vessel 85450309 Relief Valve MNPT 3...

Page 25: ...BT 434 Rev A 25 APPENDIXES Appendix 1 MB 450 General Arrangement ...

Page 26: ...BT 434 Rev A 26 APPENDIXES ...

Page 27: ...BT 434 Rev A 27 P N BT 434 Rev A Publication Taylor Wharton Cryogenics LLC 4075 Hamilton Boulevard Theodore AL 36582 Phone 251 443 8680 Phone 800 898 2657 www taylorwharton com ...

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