CHAPTER 12 Pulse damper
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Pulse damper
The current version of the SSI pulse damper is SSI part no. 12-
06
25. This
damper is ready for use, as supplied. The older version of the SSI damper
(part no. 12-
01
25) is supplied with shipping screw in the full out (counter-
clockwise) position to provide additional space for the fluid to expand during
the temperature extremes of transit. Failure to tighten the shipping screw
before operating can result in the loss of compressible fluid and subsequent
damage to the diaphragm.
Installation
1.
SSI 12-0125 damper only
: Turn the shipping screw fully clockwise and
tighten to 120 inch-pounds or ‘as tight as possible by hand’ using the
factory supplied 1/4” hex key.
2. The damper should be placed between HPLC pump and injector. Connect
the stainless steel pulse damper using the factory supplied standard
connection set (ferrules and nuts). The flow geometry through the pulse
damper is symmetrical, i.e. each one of the two connections can be used
as inlet or outlet.
3. Flush the damper with 20 ml HPLC grade water before use.
The shipping screw on the SSI pulse damper part no. 12-
01
25 must be firmly
tightened (turn clockwise) before operating, or damage to the unit will result.
The SSI pulse damper part no. 12-
06
25 is ready for use as supplied.
Operation
Operation of the SSI pulse damper is automatic. The pulse damper works
best if the pressure is at least 500 psi (3.5 MPa) and preferably 1000 psi (7.0
MPa) or more. In case of low pressure it may be desirable to install a
restrictor between damper and injector to the pulse damper outlet to enhance
unit performance. Advised operating temperature is between 15 – 35
o
C.
Always release pressure from the system slowly. A rapid pressure
release could cause the pulse damper diaphragm to rupture.
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