Emerson Fisher CT88 Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual
D104030X012
May 2019
Type CT88 Backpressure Regulator

Table of Contents

Introduction .................................................................. 1
Specifications .............................................................. 2
Principle of Operation .................................................. 2
Installation ................................................................... 3
Overpressure Protection.............................................. 4
Startup ......................................................................... 4
Adjustment................................................................... 5
Shutdown..................................................................... 5
Maintenance ................................................................ 5
Parts Ordering ............................................................. 8
Parts List...................................................................... 9
!
Failure to follow these instructions or
to properly install and maintain this
equipment could result in an explosion,
fire and/or chemical contamination
causing property damage and personal
injury or death.
Fisher™ backpressure regulators must
be installed, operated and maintained
in accordance with federal, state and
local codes, rules and regulations
and Emerson Process Management
Regulator Technologies, Inc.
(Emerson) instructions.
If a leak develops or if the outlet
continually vents liquid, service to
the unit may be required. Failure
to correct trouble could result in a
hazardous condition. Only a qualified
person must install or service the unit.
Installation, operation and maintenance
procedures performed by unqualified
personnel may result in improper
adjustment and unsafe operation. Either
condition may result in equipment
damage or personal injury.
WARNING
Figure 1. Type CT88
Use qualified personnel when installing,
operating and maintaining the Type CT88
backpressure regulator.

Introduction

Scope of the Manual
This Instruction Manual provides instructions
for the installation, adjustment, maintenance
and parts ordering information of Type CT88
backpressure regulator.
Product Description
The Type CT88 backpressure regulator (Figure 1) is
used to maintain backpressure on Lease Automatic
Custody Transfer (LACT) skids. It is designed to allow
accurate measurement by the positive displacement
pump or coriolis meter and protect other upstream
LACT skid equipment. The high flow capability,
as compared with other backpressure regulators,
maximizes transfer efficiency.
Type CT88