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  • Page 6 Model X40 MSE Extraction System Operational Manual...
  • Page 7 MODEL X40 MSE OPERATIONAL MANUAL FOR HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 2 of 43 ©2019 PX2 Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved. v04.29.2019...
  • Page 8 8 X 12 mesh. Molecular sieves can be ordered from Delta Adsorbents (www.deltaadsorbents.com). • Precision Extraction recommends ordering 50 Lb of 4 Å and 50 Lb of 3 Å sieves. Use a 50/50 mix of the two for best performance. •...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    APPENDIX A - Facility Requirements ................39 APPENDIX B - Assembly Requirements ................41 WARRANTY INFORMATION ..................43 Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 4 of 43 ©2019 PX2 Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved. v04.29.2019...
  • Page 10 Figure 36: Service Conditions ........................33 Figure 37: Lubrication Multiplier ......................... 34 Figure 38: Volume of Grease ........................34 Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 5 of 43 ©2019 PX2 Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved. v04.29.2019...

  • Page 11: Preface

    DO NOT use or store equipment or containers exposed to high temperatures. In the event of high temperature exposure, open relief valves to allow a large amount of flammable gas to escape. Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 6 of 43...
  • Page 12 EQUIPMENT. USER ASSUMES ALL RISK ASSOCIATED WITH EQUIPMENT USE. NOTE: USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT CONSTITUTES USER AGREEMENT TO UTILIZE EQUIPMENT FOR LAWFUL PURPOSES ONLY. Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 7 of 43...

  • Page 13: Section 1 - Components

    Collection Vessel, and solvent vapors are returned to the Solvent Vessel where they are condensed back to a liquid. This recovered solvent can be used in the next extraction. Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 8 of 43 ©2019 PX2 Holdings, LLC.

  • Page 14: Section 2 - Getting Started

    Speak to a Precision® Extraction Solutions technical representative to ensure the cooling and heating options are adequate for seamless operation of the X40 MSE system in a passive configuration. The X40 MSE extraction system comes pre-configured with heating and cooling units suitable for this purpose.

  • Page 15: Section 3 - Pressure Testing

    FOR HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS Section 3 - Pressure Testing The X40 MSE unit comes factory tested and inspected for sustained pressure holding capabilities. However, shipping and moving of the unit may create pressure leaks and/or equipment exposure to drastic changes in temperature.

  • Page 16: Figure 2: Solvent Vessel Clamp Fitting

    FOR HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS Other Necessary Procedures and Notes 3.3.1. Inspect equipment cleanliness. Precision keeps equipment as clean as possible following production; however, shipping and handling of the equipment can cause contamination. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure all surfaces are always clean and sanitary.

  • Page 17: Section 4 - Charging/Filling Solvent Vessel With Hydrocarbon Solvent

    Depending on atmospheric conditions, the solvent source vessel may need warming. This can be done by placing the vessel in a hot water bath. 4.1.7. Fill the X40 MSE Solvent Vessel with it detached from the mounting rack, while sitting on a refrigerant scale. 4.1.8.

  • Page 18: Section 5 - Preparing For Operation

    (e.g., pump/compressor operational manuals). The following procedure outlines the steps for preparing for passive and active operation. Tighten all connections with an adjustable wrench before proceeding. NOTE—For active recovery using either a Precision GC 5000 pump or other recovery equipment, adhere to the following procedure. Initial Preparation 5.1.1.

  • Page 19: Figure 8: Recirculating Chiller

    Solvent Vessel. The return valve is located on the collar of the solvent in the rear, left position. 5.3.2. Turn on the heater attached to the Collection Vessel and Expansion Column. Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 14 of 43 ©2019 PX2 Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved. v04.29.2019...

  • Page 20: Section 6 - Running The Extractor (Hydrocarbon)

    Solvent Vessel pressure. 6.2.7. Close valve 2 on the solvent manifold. Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 15 of 43 ©2019 PX2 Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved. v04.29.2019...

  • Page 21: Figure 13: Material Column One-Way Valve

    Adjust the speed and temperature depending on the desired product. Adjust the time on subsequent runs depending on various factors: temperature, starting material, solvent blend, etc. Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 16 of 43...

  • Page 22: Figure 14: Dewaxing Column Sight Glass, Ball Valve And Filter

    Close the Material Column outlet valve. 6.4.3.6. Close the inlet valve at the top of the Collection Vessel. Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 17 of 43 ©2019 PX2 Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved. v04.29.2019...

  • Page 23: Figure 15: Collection Vessel And Expansion Column

    NOTE–Do NOT add nitrogen DURING the recovery process. Add nitrogen only after reaching the desired consistency. 6.5.10. Shut down the recovery process. Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 18 of 43 ©2019 PX2 Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved. v04.29.2019...

  • Page 24: Figure 17: Collection Vessel And Expansion Column Heaters

    The material and the lines between the Expansion Column and the Solvent Vessel trap some solvent. This results in some solvent loss, but this is normal. Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 19 of 43...

  • Page 25: Figure 19: Expansion Column Outlet Valve

    It ranges from a liquid to a thick, cake batter consistency. Figure 20: Collection Vessel Vapor Port Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 20 of 43 ©2019 PX2 Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved. v04.29.2019...

  • Page 26: Section 7 - Running The Extractor (Ethanol)

    Column Pressure Gauge 7.2.11. Open Valve 3 on the manifold. Solvent begins to flow into the Material Column. Allow solvent to flood the Material Column. Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 21 of 43...

  • Page 27: Figure 24: Material Column Inlet Manifold

    Release pressure via the vapor port on the Collection Vessel if necessary: Figure 25: Collection Vessel Pressure Gauge Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 22 of 43 ©2019 PX2 Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved. v04.29.2019...

  • Page 28: Figure 26: Collection Vessel Inlet Valve

    Transfer the solvent from the Collection Vessel to the Solvent Vessel. 7.4.1.7. Begin to open the outlet valve on the Collection Vessel. Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 23 of 43 ©2019 PX2 Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved. v04.29.2019...

  • Page 29: Figure 27: Collection Vessel Vapor Valve

    Close inlet valve on the Solvent Vessel. Equipment is ready to begin second run (reference Chapter 7). 7.4.2.9. Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 24 of 43 ©2019 PX2 Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved. v04.29.2019...

  • Page 30: Section 8 - Periodic Maintenance

    FOR HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS Section 8 - Periodic Maintenance Periodic maintenance is essential to the safe and proper operation of the equipment. Contact Precision® Extraction Solutions directly for replacement components. Obtaining replacement components from a third party voids the warranty and invalidates the engineering peer review of the equipment.
  • Page 31 Clean the pressure gauge with a non-aggressive cleaning agent when cleaning. Close Periodically the ventilation valve in accordance with the protection category of the device. Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 26 of 43...
  • Page 32 Check for any visual signs of contamination in your reclaimed solvent. 8.3.6.4. Continue the process as necessary. Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 27 of 43 ©2019 PX2 Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved. v04.29.2019...
  • Page 33 Visually inspect the valves. Replace, as needed. 3 months Visually inspect the motor starter contact points. Replace, if damaged. Annually Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 28 of 43 ©2019 PX2 Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved. v04.29.2019...

  • Page 34: Figure 30: Compressor Crankcase Lubrication System

    Never use recycled oil. 8.5.4.3. Synthetic oils are acceptable; use the same guidelines as mineral based lubricants. Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 29 of 43 ©2019 PX2 Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved. v04.29.2019...

  • Page 35: Figure 31: Oil Viscosity

    Decrease the pressure setting by turning the adjusting screw outward, COUNTER- CLOCKWISE. 8.5.7.4. Retighten the locknut. Figure 30: Compressor Lubrication System Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 30 of 43 ©2019 PX2 Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved. v04.29.2019...

  • Page 36: Figure 33: Oil Pump

    8.6.7.2. The bolt hole positions ensure proper orientation of the oil pump cover. Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 31 of 43 ©2019 PX2 Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved. v04.29.2019...

  • Page 37: Figure 34: Bolt Torque

    DO NOT WRENCH TIGHTEN OR THE OIL PUMP WILL BE DAMAGED. 8.6.9. After securing the oil pump cover by hand, evenly tighten the bolts per Figure 32: Bolt Torques. Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 32 of 43...

  • Page 38: Figure 35: Re-Lubrication Interval

    Figure 34: Service Conditions * Special high temperature grease is recommended (Dow Corning DC44). ** Special low temperature grease is recommended (Aeroshell 7). Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 33 of 43 ©2019 PX2 Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved. v04.29.2019...

  • Page 39: Figure 37: Lubrication Multiplier

    8.7.3.7. Select volume of grease from Figure 36: Volume of Grease. Figure 36: Volume of Grease Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 34 of 43 ©2019 PX2 Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved. v04.29.2019...
  • Page 40 Replace the grease inlet plug and run the motor for 15 minutes. 8.8.6. Replace the grease drain plug. Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 35 of 43 ©2019 PX2 Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved. v04.29.2019...

  • Page 41: Section 9: Troubleshooting

    MODEL X40 MSE OPERATIONAL MANUAL FOR HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS Section 9: Troubleshooting Compressor Troubleshooting Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 36 of 43 ©2019 PX2 Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved. v04.29.2019...
  • Page 42 9.2.2.3.2.3. Although piston ring life varies from application to application, wear is consistent on subsequent sets of rings. Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 37 of 43 ©2019 PX2 Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved. v04.29.2019...
  • Page 43 Need a better butane source. Distill the butane before filling the X40 Solvent The butane source is tainted. Vessel. Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 38 of 43 ©2019 PX2 Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved. v04.29.2019...

  • Page 44: Appendix A - Facility Requirements

    10.2.2.7. 40 CFR § 1910.147 – Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tag out). 10.2.2.8. 40 CFR § 1910.151 – Medical services and first aid. Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 39 of 43...
  • Page 45 10.2.2.11. 40 CFR § 1910.1000 – Control of occupational exposure to air contaminants (e.g. solvents). 10.2.2.12. 40 CFR § 1910.1200 – Hazard communication. Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 40 of 43 ©2019 PX2 Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved. v04.29.2019...

  • Page 46: Appendix B - Assembly Requirements

    The bolt holes clearance design allows for this. 11.2.11. If the bolts center misalignment is so great that the bolts cannot pass through the two Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 41 of 43...
  • Page 47 Reduce the gasket width to as little as 0.7 mm, compared to a normal compressed width of 1.5–1.6 mm. Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 42 of 43 ©2019 PX2 Holdings, LLC.

  • Page 48: Warranty Information

    MODEL X40 MSE OPERATIONAL MANUAL FOR HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS WARRANTY INFORMATION Warranty Information: https://precisionextraction.com/client-portal/ Password: precision313 Model X40 MSE Operational Manual – For Hazardous Environments Precision® Extraction Solutions Page 43 of 43 ©2019 PX2 Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved. v04.29.2019...
  • Page 49 X40 MSE MULTI-SOLVENT EXTRACTOR 10-40LB EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS PER RUN BATCH EXTRACTOR Footprint (Approx.) 135” W x 32” D x 77” H Operational Height 92" Total Weight 2,150 lbs. Shipping Weight 3,000 lbs (3 crates of 1,000 lbs ) Ethanol Used Per Batch...

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