Bronkhorst®
Instruction Manual Controlled Evaporator and Mixer
9.17.126A
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3.6
Purging
Purging the fluidic lines of the CEM system is sometimes necessary, to prevent clogging of the tubing and instrumentation
or (cross) contamination of process media. Purging the entire fluidic system is advised at the following occasions:
·
before changing fluid types
·
before and after using corrosive, reactive or explosive media
·
before and after a shutdown period of more than one week
·
every 3 months
Always use a dry, inert gas (like Nitrogen or Argon) to purge the fluidic system.
The purge times mentioned in the instructions below are rough indications; depending on the media properties (density,
viscosity, volatility, etc.), longer or shorter times might be recommendable.
Step 1: Preparation
a. Set all setpoints to 0% (liquid flow, carrier gas flow, CEM
temperature)
b. Connect a purging gas supply facility to the inlets of
both
flow controllers
(liquid and gas)
c. Pressurise the purging gas supply line
Step 2: Gas tubing
a. Change the carrier gas flow setpoint to 100%
b. Purge for at least 30 minutes
Step 3: Mixing valve
a. Change the carrier gas flow setpoint to 50%
(this will help prevent liquid from flowing into the gas tubing
and flow controller)
b. Open the bleed connection on top of the mixing valve
c. Purge for 10 to15 minutes
d. Close the bleed connection
Step 4: Liquid tubing
a. Change the liquid flow setpoint to 100%
b. Purge for at least 30 minutes
Step 5: Finishing
a. Set the carrier gas flow setpoint to 0%
b. De-pressurise the purging gas supply line
c. Set the liquid flow setpoint to 0%
