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- Page 1 Desiccant Air Dryers ABP Series Installation & Operations Blower Purge Manual 800 - 10,000 scfm Front Page Effective September 2017...
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Page 2: Dryer Data Sheet
ABP Series | Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer DRYER DATA SHEET Model Number: Serial Number: Dryer Type: Date of Manufacture: Ship Date: Installation Date: Customer Name: Customer Address: Customer City: State/Zip: Accessories: Other:... - Page 3 Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer | ABP Series DRYER DATA SHEET Dryer Inlet Air Flow Rate: Dryer Inlet Temperature: Dryer Ambient Temperature: Dryer Voltage: Dryer MCA Minimum Circuit Ampacity: Dryer MOP Maximum Overcurrent Protection: Dryer Operating Pressure: Dryer Maximum Operating Pressure:...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
ABP Series | Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer TABLE OF CONTENTS Dryer Data Sheet Normal Operation Setup Safety Precautions Aircel Programmable Controller (APC) Safety Symbols Control Menu Screen General Safety Instructions Running Screen Desiccant Safety Precautions Dryer Operations Purpose and Intended Use Alarm Banner &... -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
• DO NOT operate the equipment with the control panel door open. Notice: For optimum performance, use only Aircel replacement parts. Notice: For information and notes specific to custom designed and built dryers, reference the drawing package provided with the unit. See warranty on manual back cover for custom engineered products. -
Page 6: Safety Symbols
ABP Series | Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Symbols Used in Manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Readers of the manual must pay extra attention to instructions and information succeeding this symbol. WARNING: This indicates that it is dangerous and could result in physical injury and death if the instructions are not followed correctly. -
Page 7: General Safety Instructions
1. Certified/authorized electricians must perform electrical work. 2. Electrical work must conform to the specifications indicated by Aircel and any local or state laws that may apply. 3. Personnel must wear appropriate safety gear before working on any electrical or mechanical aspects of the machine. -
Page 8: Desiccant Safety Precautions
ABP Series | Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer DESICCANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Desiccant First Aid WARNING! Recommendations INHALATION, SKIN, & EYE IRRITANT: INHALATION The desiccant used in this equipment is not considered hazardous. Contact with and disposal of desiccant Use a contoured dust mask during loading and must be in accordance with the relevant MSDS and unloading operations. -
Page 9: Purpose And Intended Use
Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer | ABP Series Purpose and Intended Use WARNING! Misuse or modification of this equipment may result in personal injury. Do not misuse or modify. The high efficiency heated regenerative desiccant dryer is used exclusively for purifying •... -
Page 10: Design Parameters
ABP Series | Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer DESIGN PARAMETERS Type of dryer: Desiccant Desiccant type: Premium Grade Activated Alumina Power supply: 460 Volt / Three Phase / 60Hz All Models Parameter Air Inlet Ambient Description Air Pressure Temperature Temperature... - Page 11 10. Unique to the Aircel ABP is our parallel running period 10 minutes after vessel switchover. During this period, the 9. At the end of the heating phase of the cycle, the incoming flow of wet compressed air is directed through desiccant bed, although regenerated, remains hot.
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Page 12: Lifting Information
ABP Series | Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer INSTALLATION Lifting Information Installation Codes and Procedures Failure to life the unit correctly can result in severe personal This product should be operated only from the type of power injury or property damage. Use appropriate lifting equipment source specified. -
Page 13: Installation Diagram
Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer | ABP Series INSTALLATION, CONT. After Filter Pre-Filter Dry Air Separator to Plant Air or Water Compressor Cooled Condenser Drain Valve Drain Valve Drain Drain Valve Valve TYPICAL INSTALLATION DIAGRAM Installation Locate unit on a level foundation. -
Page 14: Component Operation
ABP Series | Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer COMPONENT OPERATION Adsorption Regeneration NOTICE: While one desiccant chamber is on-line drying compressed air, The heated regenerative desiccant dryer is not the other chamber is off-line and depressurized for desiccant designed to remove bulk liquid, therefore a cyclone separator regeneration. -
Page 15: Vessel Changeover
Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer | ABP Series VESSEL CHANGEOVER Time Controlled Dew Point Controlled The PLC control system initiates the changeover procedure The standard EMS (Energy Management control System) when the timed regeneration and re-pressurization phases for initiates the changeover procedure when the timed the off-line chamber are complete. -
Page 16: Preliminary Start-Up Checklist
If the system has a blower intake slide gate damper can become pre-loaded with atmospheric moisture. (typically used on the centrifugal blowers on Aircel models Regenerate both desiccant beds before placing the dryer 3000 and up the valve should be initially open for max in service. -
Page 17: Shut Down Procedures
Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer | ABP Series SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES Emergency Shutdown WARNING! The dryer can be shut down under emergency conditions under at any time by using the dryer power off/on switch or by turning the main disconnect switch OFF. -
Page 18: Normal Operation Setup
ABP Series | Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer NORMAL OPERATION SETUP Normal Dryer System Operation Setup The following operational sequence should be followed for normal dryer system operation. Make certain all gauge isolation valves, vent valves, 10. Dew point Demand can be turned On or Off in the instrument valves, pre-filter drain valves, etc. -
Page 19: Aircel Programmable Controller (Apc)
Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer | ABP Series AIRCEL PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER (APC) Control Menu Screen The control menu allows the user some control over system operation, as well as the ability to navigate to the other status and alarm screens. Red buttons indicate off while green buttons indicate on and yellow buttons indicate status screens. -
Page 20: Running Screen
ABP Series | Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer AIRCEL PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER (APC) Running Screen The Steps screen allows the user to view the process of the system operation, as well as the ability to navigate to the other status and alarm screens. Red buttons indicate off while green buttons indicate on and yellow buttons indicate status screens. -
Page 21: Dryer Operations
Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer | ABP Series AIRCEL PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER (APC) Dryer Operations System display shows the dryer operations and provides the user the ability to change certain dryer settings. Review the following menu screens for navigation. The step screens allow the user to view each step of the process. To navigate from this screen, press the “Screen Unlock”... - Page 22 Inlet valve K1, regeneration valve K4, and Vessel 2 depressurization valve V2 should be open. WARNING: this button should not be operated unless authorized by an Aircel Service technician and the valving and operation is verified.
- Page 23 WARNING: this button should not be operated unless authorized by an Aircel Service technician and the valving and operation is verified. STEP SIX: Vessel 2 Re-pressurization Running/Operation Screen Regeneration valve K4 and depressurization valve V2 will close.
- Page 24 ABP Series | Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer AIRCEL PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER (APC) Dryer Operations, Cont. ENERGY SAVINGS: Waiting on Half Cycle to Complete The Energy Savings Mode screen is shown during the time the system is in an active energy saving mode, which is defined as: •...
- Page 25 Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer | ABP Series AIRCEL PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER (APC) Dryer Operations, Cont. STEP SEVEN: Operation Screen Vessel 2 is drying the inlet air (Vessel 2 inlet valve “K2” should be open). Vessel 1 inlet is preparing for regeneration.
- Page 26 “Press to Proceed” button appear when the waiting for the step to finish. step is complete. WARNING: this button should not be operated unless authorized by an Aircel Service technician and the valving and operation is verified.
- Page 27 WARNING: this button should not be operated unless authorized by an Aircel Service technician and the valving and operation is verified. STEP TWELVE: Operation Screen Vessel 2 is drying the inlet air, while Vessel 1 is re-pressurizing after regeneration to complete the half cycle.
- Page 28 ABP Series | Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer AIRCEL PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER (APC) Dryer Operations, Cont. ENERGY SAVINGS: Waiting on Half Cycle to Complete The Energy Savings Mode screen is shown during the time the system is in an active energy saving mode, which is defined as: •...
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Page 29: Alarm Banner & Alarm Log
The Alarm Log screen shows previous alarm messages, as well as date and time of the alarm. Main Menu: Navigate back to the Main Menu. Running Screens: Navigate to the main Operation screen. Clear List: Clears all inactive alarms (not recommended without approval from Aircel Service Technician). -
Page 30: Diagnostic & Flow Diagram
ABP Series | Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer AIRCEL PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER (APC) Diagnostic and Flow Diagram Screens DIAGNOSTIC SCREEN The Diagnostics screen is shown if a communication or HMI failure occurs. This screen is provided by the HMI to show communication errors, between the host and the HMI, and diagnostic failures of the HMI. -
Page 31: Entry & Service Screens
Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer | ABP Series AIRCEL PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER (APC) Entry and Service Screens ENTRY SCREEN The Entry screen is where temperature, dew point, and failure to shift settings can be set and maintained for the heat cycle. -
Page 32: Service Screen
To deactivate the service function, navigate to the Service Menu and press Deactivate Service Mode. Caution: Typically only used by Aircel authorized personnel or qualified personnel familiar with the equipment. Always note which step is current before cycling through the steps, so the service routine can be halted at the step the service routine began. -
Page 33: Proceed & Status Screen
Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer | ABP Series AIRCEL PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER (APC) Proceed and Status Screens PROCEED SCREEN The Proceed screen comes up in between each step during service mode. This happens to ensure the next steps do not proceed until the service technician is ready. -
Page 34: Alarm Status
ABP Series | Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer AIRCEL PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER (APC) Alarm Status Screen ALARM STATUS SCREEN The Alarm Status screen gives the user the option to check the status of each alarm. Reset: Rests all alarms (only if the problems have been corrected). - Page 35 Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer | ABP Series AIRCEL PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER (APC) Alarm Status Screen, Cont. the minimum operating pressure of the unit (60 psi). This • Valve failure can occur if there is not sufficient pressure in the unit from •...
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Page 36: Heatless Mode
During these upset conditions, the unit will not be able to function due to the failure of any one of the listed components above. To keep the unit operating, Aircel has provided a solution; Heatless Mode. In heatless mode, the unit will regenerate each tower utilizing certain steps while locking out others. -
Page 37: Service Information
Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer | ABP Series SERVICE INFORMATION Maintenance WARNING! DAILY • Prior to performing any maintenance on With the dryer on line: the system, disconnect power supply, • Verify the operating pressure, temperature, and flow rate properly lock out (tag out) electrical are correct and conform to those listed in the provided drawing. -
Page 38: Maintenance Log
ABP Series | Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer MAINTENANCE LOG, WEEKLY INSPECTIONS Desiccant Replacement the Shop Vac and run the discharge hose outdoors. Install a reducing flange on the Regeneration Air Outlet (For Models 2,500 scfm and Smaller) line to connect to the primary suction hose from the Shop Vac. -
Page 39: Desiccant Unloading
Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer | ABP Series WEEKLY INSPECTIONS, CONT. With the Shop Vac secondary suction hose immersed in Replace the bucket or bin under the drain port and repeat the desiccant drum or sack, turn on the Shop Vac and the the draining process until all of the desiccant is removed desiccant will be drawn into the second vessel. -
Page 40: Troubleshooting Table
ABP Series | Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Problem Probable Cause Remedy PLC Alarm Switch Activated The system will display an alarm banner illustrating the active alarm and store the alarm into an alarm log that can be accessed from the display. Investigate the cause The PLC has discovered a fault in the dryer of the alarm and repair. - Page 41 Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer | ABP Series TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Problem Probable Cause Remedy Check the purge exhaust solenoid valves for Vessel 2 The depressurization valve did not open correct operation. Check the valve actuator Depressurization for correct operation. Failure Check to determine if the depressurization muffler is Vessel did not fully depressurize.
- Page 42 The PLC has failed or is in a “Fault” PLC “fault” alarm LED is on. The PLC may condition. require reprogramming or replacement. Consult the Aircel Sales Department for assistance. WARNING! • Prior to performing any maintenance on the system, disconnect power supply,...
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Page 43: Appendix
Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer | ABP Series APPENDIX Desiccant Material Safety Data Sheet Safety data sheet F200 Revision date : 2009/12/04 Page: 1/5 (30286124/MDS_GEN_US/EN) Version: 3.0 1. Substance/preparation and company identification Company 24 Hour Emergency Response Information BASF CORPORATION... - Page 44 ABP Series | Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer APPENDIX Desiccant Material Safety Data Sheet Safety data sheet F200 Revision date : 2008/12/04 Page: 2/5 (30286124/MDS_GEN_US/EN) Version: 3.0 If on skin: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water and soap. Consult a doctor if skin irritation persists.
- Page 45 Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer | ABP Series APPENDIX Desiccant Material Safety Data Sheet Safety data sheet F200 Revision date : 2008/12/04 Page: 3/5 Version: 3.0 (30286124/MDS_GEN_US/EN) Advice on system design: Provide local exhaust ventilation to control dust. Provide local exhaust ventilation to maintain recommended P.E.L.
- Page 46 ABP Series | Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer APPENDIX Desiccant Material Safety Data Sheet Safety data sheet F200 Revision date : 2008/12/04 Page: 4/5 Version: 3.0 (30286124/MDS_GEN_US/EN) Skin irritation: Information on: Aluminum oxide rabbit: non-irritant (OECD Guideline 404) ---------------------------------- 12. Ecological information...
- Page 47 Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer | ABP Series APPENDIX Desiccant Material Safety Data Sheet Safety data sheet F200 Revision date : 2008/12/04 Page: 5/5 Version: 3.0 (30286124/MDS_GEN_US/EN) Registration status: released / listed TSCA, US OSHA hazard category: ACGIH TLV established...
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Page 48: Service Notes
ABP Series | Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer SERVICE NOTES DATE SERVICE PERFORMED NOTES... - Page 49 Blower Purge Desiccant Air Dryer | ABP Series SERVICE NOTES DATE SERVICE PERFORMED NOTES...
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Page 51: Warranty
Such a refund will be the full extent of Aircel liability. Aircel shall not be liable for any other costs, expenses or damages whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential or otherwise. - Page 52 Parts and Service For genuine Aircel replacement parts, call: 800.767.4599 For faster service, please have unit’s model and serial number, part number, or description. AircelDryers.com Aircel, LLC. 323 Crisp Circle Maryville, TN 37801 Sales@AircelDryers.com OrderEntry@AircelDryers.com...