K°Bloc – Fully welded plate heat exchangers - English Version 2.2 - 01.2016
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8.2 LEAKS
Fault
Cause
Remedy
Leaks visible from the
outside
Incorrect tensioning of
threaded bolts
Check the correct tensioning
values against the data in the
technical documentation and
the tensioning procedure and
correct if necessary.
Excessive operating pres-
sure
Check operating pressure
levels according to rating
plate data.
Operating temperatures
too high / too low
Check operating tempera-
tures according to rating plate
data.
Incorrectly positioned
gaskets
Open the K°Bloc according to
the opening procedure, see
„Maintenance“ > „Opening
the K°Bloc“ (page 67).
Check the seat of gaskets
and replace gaskets if neces-
sary.
Dirty gaskets
Open the K°Bloc according to
the opening procedure, see
„Maintenance“ > „Opening
the K°Bloc“ (page 67).
Clean the gaskets and
sealing faces, replace
gaskets if required.
Defective gaskets
Open the K°Bloc according to
the opening procedure, see
„Maintenance“ > „Opening
the K°Bloc“ (page 67).
Clean the gaskets and
sealing faces.
Replace the gaskets.