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- Page 1 Version 1, April 2020 ® THE DUPLEX 2000psi Botanical Oil Extraction System Installation Manual Apeks LLC ©...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Critical Safety Overview..............................4 2. Facility Requirements ............................... 6 Temperature ..................................6 Ventilation and Dust Control ............................6 Foundation ..................................6 Custom Layout ................................. 6 3. When the System Arrives ..............................7 Verifying Apeks System Contents List ..........................7 Receiving the Crates ................................ -
Page 4: Critical Safety Overview
1. Critical Safety Overview Please read these IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS carefully before installing, operating or performing any user- maintenance activities on the system, and SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS to refer to them as needed to ensure continued safe operation. These instructions are critically important to your safety and proper operation of the system. - Page 5 • Extraction system components can weigh in excess of 2,000 lb. and must be moved carefully. Do not attempt to move system pieces without the proper equipment, as this could result in serious injury or death. • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is recommended for persons during setup, operation, disassembly, and clean-up of the equipment.
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Page 6: Facility Requirements
2. Facility Requirements Temperature ® The Duplex system is designed to run in a climate-controlled facility where the temperature is maintained between 60°F and 80°F. System performance will decrease outside this temperature range, getting progressively worse as temperatures deviate farther from the recommended range. Ventilation and Dust Control ®... -
Page 7: When The System Arrives
3. When the System Arrives Verifying Apeks System Contents List Every Apeks machine is sent with a system contents list that contains a quality control checklist and a packing slip, such as the one shown in Figure 3-1. VERIFY THAT ALL ITEMS ON THE PACKING SLIP HAVE BEEN RECEIVED BEFORE CONTINUING WITH UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION. -
Page 8: Receiving The Crates
Receiving the Crates Apeks Labeling An Apeks sticker (such as the one shown in Figure 3-2) should be displayed on the outside of each crate. If the crate delivered to you does not have an Apeks sticker, please contact us to ensure the crate came directly from Apeks. Figure 3-2: Shipping Label ®... -
Page 9: Tiltwatch And Shockwatch
TiltWatch and ShockWatch Each crate should have TiltWatch Plus sensors and ShockWatch stickers (such as those shown in Figure 3-3) affixed on the outside. The TiltWatch Plus Sensors indicate the degree to which the crate may have tilted to the right or left or if the crate overturned completely during shipping. -
Page 10: System Layouts
System Layouts ® The Duplex 2000psi 20Lx20L Standard Layout ® Apeks Supercritical: The Duplex Installation Manual... - Page 11 ® The Duplex 2000psi 20Lx20L Floor Layout ® Apeks Supercritical: The Duplex Installation Manual...
- Page 12 ® The Duplex 2000psi 4x20L Standard Layout ® Apeks Supercritical: The Duplex Installation Manual...
- Page 13 ® The Duplex 2000psi 4x20L Floor Layout ® Apeks Supercritical: The Duplex Installation Manual...
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Page 14: Unpacking Instructions
Unpacking Instructions WARNING: Each crate contains heavy components. Do not attempt to lift without the proper equipment. Uncrating Extractor and Separator Stands To uncrate the extractor and separator stands, first, remove the sides and top of the shipping crates. Then, remove the wooden tie downs that keep the system attached to the skid. - Page 15 Carefully use a forklift to remove the extractors and separators from the skids. The stands have features designed specifically to be used with a forklift to properly remove the system from the skid. See Figure 3-5. WARNING: Lifting the extractors and separators from anywhere but the labeled pickup locations can lead to equipment damage and/or serious injury or death.
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Page 16: Uncrating Diaphragm Compressor
Uncrating Diaphragm Compressor To uncrate the diaphragm compressor, first, remove the sides and top of the shipping crate. Then, remove the lag screw/bolts that keep the diaphragm pump attached to the skid. See Figure 3-7. Figure 3-7: Diaphragm pump on skid Carefully use a forklift to remove the diaphragm compressor from the shipping crate. -
Page 17: Uncrating Chiller
Uncrating Chiller To uncrate the chiller, first, remove the sides and top of the chiller shipping crate. Then, remove the wooden blocks holding the chiller to the base. Using a forklift or the provided ramp, remove the chiller from the base. When the chiller is in its final location, lock the wheels. - Page 18 The hose from the back of the separator stand will connect to the pump inlet on the base of the diaphragm compressor stand. See Figure 3-10. Figure 3-10: Separator Outlet to Pump Inlet ® Apeks Supercritical: The Duplex Installation Manual...
- Page 19 The hose from the pump outlet on the base of the diaphragm compressor will connect to the process return line on the separator TCU. The return line connection to the TCU will depend on the installed TCU. See Figure 3-11. Separator Return Separator...
- Page 20 The extractor coolant loop will incorporate the extractor TCU and the extractor vessel stand. The hose on the extractor TCU delivery will connect to the temperature control heat exchanger on the extractor stand. The hose from the flow switch on the extractor stand will connect to the process return line on the extractor TCU.
- Page 21 For outdoor chillers, please refer to the Outdoor Chiller Layout Guide. The Outdoor Chiller Layout Guide can be found on our website: https://www.apekssupercritical.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/OUTDOOR-CHILLER- LAYOUT-GUIDE_10.2019.pdf. Water supply and drain lines for outdoor chiller setups should be connected via the connections shown in Figure 3- 13.
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Page 22: Co 2 Connections
Connections Use supplied CO bottle valve gaskets when connecting bottles to the system. There are five CO lines to be connected on The Duplex® system. Avoid kinks and abrasion when routing the CO hoses. There is one nylon line that runs from the separator stand to the diaphragm compressor suction line. This connection is a 48"... - Page 23 There are three lines connecting the extractor stand to the separator stand. These are 18" black flexible lines with 3/8" compression fittings and a minimum bend radius of 3 ½ ". Installing the hose with a bend radius less than the required minimum can result in a kink or blockage.
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Page 24: Co 2 Vent Connections
Vent Connections There is one vent line connection point located on the back of the separator stand at valve 0. See Figure 3-18. The connection is a " Swagelok compression fitting. You are responsible for running each vent line to a safe vent location outside the building. Vent lines should be rated to the pressure of the system. -
Page 25: Air Connections
Air Connections There are over 25 air operated ball valves that are used to control the CO flow path throughout the system. These valves are controlled by an air manifold on the back of the control panel mount. The air manifold receives electrical signals from the controller and uses compressed air to open valves. - Page 26 There are 16 ¼" red airlines that run between the separator vessel stands and extractor vessel stands. These lines are connected with push-to-connect 12-port connectors. The numbers in Figure 3-21 represent valve numbers. Figure 3-21: Airline connections Ensure all 12 O-Rings are in place before coupling the connectors. The airline connectors must be attached to the extractors before connecting the 12-port connector.
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Page 27: Electrical Requirements
Electrical Requirements WARNING: Do not modify power connections. ® Apeks Supercritical: The Duplex Installation Manual... - Page 28 ® Apeks Supercritical: The Duplex Installation Manual...
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Page 29: Electrical Connections
Electrical Connections HARTING connector The HARTING connector carries the signals from the pressure transducers, flow switches, etc. back to the main control enclosure (excluding the thermocouples). These are quick-connecting electrical connections that plug in and are secured with snaps on each side. See Figure 3-23. WARNING: Ensure the power is off before connecting or disconnecting the HARTING connector. - Page 30 Separator Vessel Stand to Extractor Vessel Stand There are three junction boxes located on the system that require connecting HARTING and thermocouple connectors. Junction box 1 is located on the diaphragm compressor and junction boxes 2 and 3 are located on the back side of Extractor Stand.
- Page 31 Diaphragm Compressor Motor Wiring The wiring for the motor on the diaphragm compressor terminates in the overload on the bottom of the motor starter assembly in the motor enclosure. See Figure 3-26. These three wires are labeled T1, T2, and T3 and should be terminated in their respective locations on the bottom of the overload portion of the motor starter.
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Page 32: Temperature Control Units
Temperature Control Units Each TCU connector is connected to the main control enclosure by a HARTING connector. The extractor TCU connector is 1408CBL1. The separator TCU connector is 1409CBL1. The TCU is terminated to the facility power by customer-supplied wiring. This wiring connection location is dependent on the TCU installed. -
Page 33: E-Mail Alerts And Software Updates
Verify both TCU and diaphragm compressor motor directions after wiring connections are complete. Motor direction is labeled on the TCU pump and on the diaphragm compressor housing. See Figure 3-29. If the motor is spinning in the wrong direction, a certified electrical professional will be needed to correct the issue. Motor direction stated on... -
Page 34: General Overview And Nomenclature
4. General Overview and Nomenclature System Overview This section is intended to provide a general overview of the system and to showcase the various components. Figures 4-1 and 4-3 provide an overhead view of the various systems. Figures 4-2 and 4-4 provide a front view of the various systems (diaphragm compressor and TCUs not shown). - Page 35 ® The Duplex 4x20L Standard Layout Ext TCU Sep TCU Diaphragm Compressor Extractor Separator Vessel Vessel Stand Stand ® Figure 4-3: Overhead view of standard layout (The Duplex 4x20L) Flow Switch Main Control Enclosure Temperature Separator Control Heat Bank 1 Exchanger Collection Separator...
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Page 36: General System Specifications
General System Specifications Separation/ Extraction Diaphragm Extractor Separator Control Stand Compressor Compressor Stand Max Pressure 2000psi 2000psi 2000psi 100psi 100psi 125psi (psi) Operating 40°F - 160°F 40°F - 160°F 75°F - 250°F 20°F - 150°F 20°F - 150°F 60°F - 80°F Temperature (°F) Dimensions (in) 58x42x77... -
Page 37: Appendices
6. Appendices Appendix A – Torque Requirements Fuse Holders (1492-H6) = 7.1 lb-in Fuse Holders (3046401) = 15.93 lb-in Power Supply (1606-XLE120E) = 7 lb-in Terminal Blocks (1492-J4) = 9 lb-in Terminal Blocks (3044102 = 7.08 lb-in Ground Blocks (1492-JG4) = 9 lb-in Ground Blocks (3044128 = 7.08 lb-in Ground Block Middle Screw (1492-JG4) = 7.1 lb-in JG10 Large Ground Blocks (1492-JG10) = 20.4 lb-in... - Page 38 Questions? Please contact us: Apeks Supercritical 31 Greenscape Ct., Johnstown, OH 43031 740-809-1160 service@apekssupercritical.com www.apekssupercritical.com ® Apeks Supercritical: The Duplex Installation Manual...
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