4S-SERIES PRESSURE EXCHANGER ENERGY RECOVERY DEVICES
Energy Recovery, Inc.
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ERI Document Number 80022-01-04
5.0 INSTALLATION
The 4S-series PX energy recovery device can be installed in horizontal, vertical or any other
orientation. The PX-45S, -70S and -90S have four connections labeled HP IN, HP OUT, LP IN,
and LP OUT. The PX-140S has dual HP OUT and LP IN connections and single HP IN and LP
OUT connections.
•
HP IN
is the high-pressure reject/brine inlet.
•
HP OUT
is the high-pressure seawater outlet.
•
LP IN
is the low-pressure seawater inlet.
•
LP OUT
is the low-pressure reject/brine outlet.
The external fittings on the PX energy recovery device are made with AL-6XN
®
, 254 SMO
®
, or
equivalent stainless steel. The vessel is made of glass-reinforced plastic. Proper piping, piping
support, and vessel support must be implemented to minimize external stresses on all piping
fittings. Bearing pads should be used to avoid abrasion of the vessel. Flexible couplings should
be used for joining fittings and piping. Use only water-soluble lubricants such as glycerin or soap
on all O-rings and seals. Do not use grease! Section
13.0
contains an installation diagram/piping
detail for use for piping, manifold, and support rack design.
6.0 OPERATION
6.1 System Performance Specifications, Precautions and Conditions
Successful operation of the PX Pressure Exchanger energy recovery device requires observation
of some basic operating conditions and precautions. The PX unit must be installed, operated, and
maintained in accordance with this manual and good industrial practice to assure safe operation
and a long service life. Failure to observe these conditions and precautions can result in violation
of the warranty, damage to the equipment, and/or harm to personnel. Table 6-1 provides a
summary of system performance limits.
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Thoroughly flush associated piping with water filtered to 5 microns
before installing the PX unit. Foreign material may cause damage.
The PX unit must not be supported by its pipe fittings, nor should the PX
unit be allowed to support piping or manifolds. During installation do not
lift the PX by the ports.
A pressure gauge should be installed near each pipe connection to the PX
unit or PX unit array to facilitate monitoring of PX unit performance.
CAUTION
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