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Step 6 — Fill the Chilled Water Loop
WATER SYSTEM CLEANING — Proper water system
cleaning is of vital importance. Excessive particulates in the
water system can cause excessive pump seal wear, reduce or
stop flow, and cause damage of other components. Water
quality should be maintained within the limits indicated in
Table 10. Failure to maintain proper water quality may result in
heat exchanger failure.
CAUTION
Failure to properly clean all piping and components of the
chilled water system before unit start-up may result in
plugging of the heat exchanger, which can lead to poor per-
formance, nuisance alarms and damage from freezing.
Freezing damage caused by an improperly cleaned system
represents abuse and may impair or otherwise negatively
affect the Carrier product warranty.
Table 10 — Water Quality Characteristics
and Limitations
WATER CHARACTERISTIC
-
Alkalinity (HCO
)
3
2-
Sulfate (SO
)
4
-
2-
HCO
/SO
3
4
Electrical Conductivity
pH
Ammonia (NH
)
3
-
Chlorides (Cl
)
Free chlorine (Cl
)
2
Hydrogen Sulfide (H
S)*
2
Free (aggressive) Carbon Dioxide (CO
Total Hardness (°dH)
Nitrate (NO
)
3
Iron (Fe)
Aluminum (Al)
Manganese (Mn)
*Sulfides in the water quickly oxidize when exposed to air, requiring that
no agitation occur as the sample is taken. Unless tested immediately
at the site, the sample will require stabilization with a few drops of one
Molar zinc acetate solution, allowing accurate sulfide determination up
to 24 hours after sampling. A low pH and high alkalinity cause system
problems, even when both values are within the ranges shown. The
term pH refers to the acidity, basicity, or neutrality of the water supply.
Below 7.0, the water is considered to be acidic. Above 7.0, water is
considered to be basic. Neutral water has a pH of 7.0.
†Dissolved carbon dioxide can either be calculated from the pH and
total alkalinity values, shown below, or measured on the site using a
test kit. Dissolved Carbon Dioxide, PPM = TA x 2
= Total Alkalinity, PPM as CaCO
To perform proper water system cleaning perform the follow-
ing steps:
1. Install a temporary bypass around the chiller to avoid cir-
culating dirty water and particulates into the pump pack-
age and chiller during the flush. Use a temporary circulat-
ing pump during the cleaning process. Also, be sure that
there is capability to fully drain the system after cleaning
(see Fig 37).
2. Be sure to use a cleaning agent that is compatible with all
system materials. Be especially careful if the system
contains any galvanized or aluminum components. Both
detergent-dispersant and alkaline-dispersant cleaning
agents are available.
3. It is a good idea to fill the system through a water meter.
This provides a reference point for the future for loop
volume readings, but it also establishes the correct
quantity of cleaner needed in order to get the required
concentration.
4. Use a feeder/transfer pump to mix the solution and fill the
system. Circulate the cleaning system for the length of
time recommended by the cleaning agent manufacturer.
QUALITY LIMITATION
70 – 300 ppm
Less than 70 ppm
Greater than 1.0
10 – 500S/cm
7.5 – 9.0
Less than 2 ppm
Less than 300 ppm
Less than 1 ppm
Less than 0.05 ppm
)†
Less than 5 ppm
2
4.0 – 8.5
Less than 100 ppm
Less than 0.2 ppm
Less than 0.2 ppm
Less than 0.1 ppm
[(6.3-pH)/0.3]
where TA
.
3
a. After cleaning, drain the cleaning fluid and flush the
system with fresh water.
b. A slight amount of cleaning residue in the system can
help keep the desired, slightly alkaline, water pH of 8
to 9. Avoid a pH greater than 10, since this will
adversely affect pump seal components.
c. A side stream filter is recommended (see Fig. 38)
during the cleaning process. Filter side flow rate
should be enough to filter the entire water volume
every 3 to 4 hours. Change filters as often as neces-
sary during the cleaning process.
d. Remove temporary bypass when cleaning is
complete.
SYSTEM
CLEANING
a30-5047
Fig. 37 — Typical Set Up for Cleaning Process
SYSTEM
SIDE
STREAM
FILTER
a30-5048
Fig. 38 — Cleaning Using a Side Stream Filter
FILLING THE SYSTEM — The initial fill of the chilled
water system must accomplish three purposes:
1. The entire piping system must be filled with water.
2. The pressure at the top of the system must be high enough
to vent air from the system (4 psig is usually adequate for
most vents).
3. The pressure at all points in the system must be high
enough to prevent flashing in the piping or cavitation in
the pump.
The pressure created by an operating pump affects system
pressure at all points except one, the connection of the com-
pression tank to the system. This is the only location in the sys-
tem where pump operation will not give erroneous pressure in-
dications during the fill. Therefore, the best location to install
the fill connection is close to the expansion tank. An air vent
should be installed close by to help eliminate air that enters
during the fill procedure.
Ensure the following when filling the system:
1. Remove temporary bypass piping and cleaning/flushing
equipment.
2. Check to make sure all drain plugs are installed.
3. Open the blow-down valve to flush the strainer.
37
POT FEEDER AND
TRANSFER PUMP
DILUTED
AGENT
x
TEMPORARY
30MP UNIT
PUMP
x
TEMPORARY
BYPASS
TO DRAIN
POT FEEDER AND
TRANSFER PUMP
DILUTED
CLEANING
AGENT
x
TEMPORARY
30MP UNIT
PUMP
x
TEMPORARY
BYPASS
TO DRAIN
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