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Cement Curing Autoclave
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  • Page 1 Cement Curing Autoclave User Manual 100072577 Revision H...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. No part of this work covered by the copyright hereon may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means (graphic, electronic, or mechanical) without first receiving the written permission of Fann Instrument Company, Houston, Texas, USA.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5.8 Running a test ....................41 5.9 Ending the test ....................43 5.10 Remove the chamber ..................43 5.11 Cleaning the molds, pressure chamber, and autoclave ........44 Analyzing Results ....................45 Troubleshooting and Maintenance ..............46 100072577 Revision H...
  • Page 4 7.1 Eurotherm 2404 Temperature Calibration ............46 7.2 Troubleshooting Tables ..................46 Accessories ......................50 8.1 Hand Pressure Pump ..................50 Parts Lists ......................51 10 Warranty and Returns ..................66 10.1 Warranty ......................66 10.2 Return of Items ....................66 100072577 Revision H...
  • Page 5 Figure 5-15 Water expelled as lid tightened ..............37 Figure 5-16 Handle spring loaded pin retracted ............. 38 Figure 5-17 Handle and manifold on chamber ............... 38 Figure 5-18 Place chamber into autoclave, remove handle ........... 39 Figure 5-19 Attach valve and manifold ................40 100072577 Revision H...
  • Page 6 Figure 9-3 100053968 Kit, Installation, Tools & Manual (not shown), Autoclave, Standard, 1200ml ..................55 Figure 9-4 Assembly, Cement Curing Autoclave ............56 Figure 9-5 Electrical Schematic – 115V Cement Curing Autoclave ........ 64 Figure 9-7 Electrical Schematic – 230V Cement Curing Autoclave ........ 65 100072577 Revision H...
  • Page 7 Table 9-2 101443557 A PUMP ASSY HYD CEMENT CURING AUTOCLAVE, HAND OPERATED ....................54 Table 9-3 101497200 K CEMENT CURING AUTOCLAVE 115V TWO 2-INCH CUBE MOLDS ....................... 57 Table 9-4 101533369 J CEMENT CURING AUTOCLAVE 230V TWO 2-INCH CUBE MOLDS ....................... 60 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    It is not recommended because of the danger of severe burns if touched or accidentally dropped. Also use extreme caution when placing a hot chamber in water. Hot steam generated when the water hits the hot chamber can cause severe burns. 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 9: Features

    • Insulated heating jacket reduces heating of the work area. • Two two-inch cube molds and covers are included. • Adjustable pressure relief valve. • Programmable temperature controller. • Removable chamber carrying handle. • Adjustable support feet. Figure 1-1 Cement Curing Autoclave, front view 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 10: Figure 1-2 Cement Curing Autoclave, Back View

    Cement Curing Autoclave User Manual Figure 1-2 Cement Curing Autoclave, back view 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 11: Safety

    Volts. There are electrically active terminals inside the instrument when the power switch is turned off. Physically disconnect the power cord from the outlet and instrument before attempting any electrical or mechanical maintenance. Refer to the electrical schematic before performing any maintenance or troubleshooting. 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 12: Ergonomic Considerations

    69 pounds (31.4 kg). Placing the top surface of the Cement Curing Autoclave at 24–36 in (61–91 cm) from the floor is an appropriate height for most people to lift the cement curing chamber. 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 13: Features And Specifications

    Pressures above 3,000 PSI (20.68 MPa) are automatically vented by the pressure relief valve, which functions as an over-pressure safety device. The chamber pressure is shown on a pressure gauge installed directly into the top of the curing chamber. 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 14: Cement Curing Molds

    Autoclave. The two mold halves are aligned with dowel pins, and clamped together with threaded sleeves. Two flat head screws fasten the bottom plate to the two mold halves. This arrangement allows the mold to be removed without damaging the cured cement specimen, and for thorough clean-up. 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 15: Figure 3-3 Cement Mold

    Cement Curing Autoclave User Manual Figure 3-3 Cement Mold Figure 3-4 Cement Mold Clamp 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 16: Cement Curing Autoclave Controls And Indicators

    (set point) to the temperature reading from the curing chamber thermocouple and adjusts the heating cycle to achieve and/or maintain the desired temperature. It continuously displays the current and set point temperatures. 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 17: Temperature Controller Configuration

    Model 2404 temperature controller when it is configured for the Cement Curing Autoclave. It is rare that the majority of these settings will need to be changed. They are provided for reference should the temperature controller respond in an unexpected manner, and incorrect settings are suspected. 100072577 Revision H...
  • Page 18 Cement Curing Autoclave User Manual 100072577 Revision H...
  • Page 19 Derivative type dtYP Front panel Auto/Man button EnAb Front panel Run/Hold button EnAb Power feedback PwrF Feed forward type Fwd.t nonE Sensor break output Sb.tr Sb.OP Forced manual output BCD input function nonE Gain schedule enable GSch LC.HI 100072577 Revision H...
  • Page 20 Sensor break impedance Auto Press to Set Point (SP) Configuration Name Value Parameter Description to select to change Number of setpoints Remote tracking rm.tr Manual track m.tr Setpoint rate limit units rmP.U PSec Remote setpoint nonE configuration 100072577 Revision H...
  • Page 21 AL 4 Latching Ltch Blocking bLoc Press to Program (PROG) Configuration Name Value Parameter Description to select to change Programmer type PtYP Holdback HbAC Power fail recovery Pwr.F cont Starting setpoint of a Srvo To.PU program (Servo point) 100072577 Revision H...
  • Page 22 Identity LoG.i Function of input Func nonE Press to Comms 1 Module (HA) Configuration Name Value Parameter Description to select to change Identity of the module nonE installed Function of input Func nonE 100072577 Revision H...
  • Page 23 %PID demand signal giving UAL.H maximum output Minimum average power Out.L Maximum average power Out.H 100.0 Press to Module 2 (2A) Configuration Name Value Parameter Description to select to change Identify of module installed nonE Function Func nonE 100072577 Revision H...
  • Page 24 Calibration point rcAL nonE User calibration enable UCAL Low calibration point for Input 1 Pt1.L High calibration point for Input 1 Pt1.H 999.9 Offset Low for Input 1 OF1.L Offset High for Input 1 OF1.H 100072577 Revision H...
  • Page 25 Cement Curing Autoclave User Manual Press to EXIT Press to select YES UNIT WILL RESTART Press to select FuLL 100072577 Revision H...
  • Page 26 Segment type tYPE rmPr Holdback type Target setpoint Ramp rate rAtE Segment number SEG.n Segment type tYPE rmPr Holdback type bAnd Target setpoint Ramp rate rATe Segment number SEG.n Segment type tYPE End of program End.t dwEll 100072577 Revision H...
  • Page 27 Derivative Time in seconds Manual Reset (%) High cutback Low cutback Proportional Band Pid 2 Integral Time in seconds 1700 Pid2 Derivative Time in seconds Pid2 Manual Reset (%) Pid 2 rES2 High cutback Pid2 Hcb2 Low cutback Pid2 Lcb2 100072577 Revision H...
  • Page 28 -199.9 Range high rnG.h 999.9 Press to Output list (oP) Name Value Parameter Description to select to change Instrument units uniT ºF Decimal places in the display dEc.P nnn.n Range low rnG.L -199.9 Range high rnG.h 999.9 100072577 Revision H...
  • Page 29 Parameter Description to select to change Instrument units uniT ºF Decimal places in the display dEc.P nnn.n Range low rnG.L -199.9 rnG.h Range high 999.9 Press to Page to ACCS list ‘Pass’ is displayed momentarily. Edit Press 100072577 Revision H...
  • Page 30 Instrument units uniT ºF Decimal places in the display dEc.P nnn.n Range low rnG.L -199.9 rnG.h Range high 999.9 Press to Page to ACCS list ‘Pass’ is displayed momentarily. Press to OPEr Press to Home View 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 31: Pressurizing The Cement Curing Autoclave

    Water Expelled as Lid is Closed Either pressure source is connected to the open 1/8 NPT port on the needle valve. After reaching the desired pressure, the needle valve can be closed and the pressure source disconnected. 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 32: Figure 3-8 Pressure Source Connected To Needle Valve

    As the curing temperature increases during the curing process, an automatic pressure relief valve prevents the chamber internal pressure from exceeding 3,000 PSI. This spring loaded valve releases small amounts of the pressurizing fluid (water). Figure 3-9 Initial pressure (left), increased pressure from temperature rise (right) 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 33: Installation

    NEMA 5-20P (115V) or 6–15P (230V) plug, depending upon the voltage ordered. Because of the diversity in types of electrical outlets throughout the world, it may be necessary to replace this plug. Alternatively, the Cement Curing Autoclave can be directly wired into an 100072577 Revision H...
  • Page 34 115 VAC, 15 A for 115 VAC Cement Curing Autoclaves 4.4.2.2 230 VAC, 10 A for 230 VAC Cement Curing Autoclaves 4.4.3 Connect the power cord to the Cement Curing Autoclave, and then connect the power cord to the power source. 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 35: Operation

    Autoclave chamber. To prevent the cement slurry from seeping into the joints between the sides and base plates, apply a thin coat of grease to the bottom edges of the mold. Keep and use like numbered cement mold halves together. Figure 5-1 Pins align the mold halves 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 36: Figure 5-2 Clamps Hold Mold Halves Together

    Cement Curing Autoclave User Manual Figure 5-2 Clamps hold mold halves together 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 37: Figure 5-3 Grease Mold For Base Plate

    Cement Curing Autoclave User Manual Figure 5-3 Grease mold for base plate 5.2.2 Attach the base plate to the mold using two flat head machine screws. Figure 5-4 Tighten base plate to mold 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 38: Figure 5-5 Grease Mold Interior

    Excess grease at the inside joints of the molds will decrease the actual volume of the cement cube and can result in inaccurate compressive strength tests. Figure 5-5 Grease mold interior 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 39: Prepare The Cement Slurry

    5.4.1 Pour the cement slurry into the assembled mold. Repeatedly puddle and stir the slurry, then remove the excess with a straight edge to level the slurry with the top of the molds. See API RP 10B. 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 40: Figure 5-7 Filling Mold

    Cement Curing Autoclave User Manual Figure 5-7 Filling mold Figure 5-8 Leveling cement 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 41: Figure 5-9 Grease Cover Plate

    Figure 5-9 Grease cover plate 5.4.3 Put the cover plate on the mold. Figure 5-10 Cover plate 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 42: Place Molds Into Chamber

    Use the cube mold removal tool to lower one or both molds into the Cement Curing Autoclave Chamber. Once the molds are in the chamber, avoid tipping the chamber, which may displace the covers. Figure 5-11 Lower mold into chamber – 1 Figure 5-12 Lower mold into chamber – 2 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 43: Figure 5-13 Grease Chamber Threads

    Install the lid onto the chamber. Fully tighten the lid into the chamber using the pressure vessel wrench and Vise Grip chain clamp. When the lid is fully seated, loosen it 1/8 to 1/4 turn. This helps to ensure the lid does not become jammed. 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 44: Figure 5-14 Tighten Lid

    Water expelled as lid tightened 5.5.6.1 Attach the removable chamber handle by pulling the spring loaded pins away from the handle. Place the handle over the lid, and release the spring loaded pins to engage the holes in the lid. 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 45: Figure 5-16 Handle Spring Loaded Pin Retracted

    Cement Curing Autoclave User Manual Figure 5-16 Handle spring loaded pin retracted Figure 5-17 Handle and manifold on chamber 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 46: Place Chamber In Heating Jacket

    Carefully lower the chamber into the heating jacket. Figure 5-18 Place chamber into autoclave, remove handle 5.6.3 Remove the carrying handle. 5.6.4 Connect the pressurizing manifold to the brass coupling on the chamber lid. Tighten the manifold coupling nut using hand force only. 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 47: Figure 5-19 Attach Valve And Manifold

    Cement Curing Autoclave User Manual Figure 5-19 Attach valve and manifold 5.6.5 Connect the thermocouple cable to the thermocouple in the curing chamber lid. Figure 5-20 Connect thermocouple cable 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 48: Pressurize The Chamber

    Use the arrow keys to select the number of the program to be changed. Press. 5.8.2.3 For each program setting, use to change the displayed value. After releasing the button, the display will blink to show the controller has accepted the new value. 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 49: Figure 5-22 Initial Pressure (Left), Increased Pressure From Temperature Rise (Right)

    Hot water and/or steam may be violently expelled when the needle valve is opened. Keep all body parts clear of the valve outlet when it is being opened. Figure 5-22 Initial pressure (left), increased pressure from temperature rise (right) 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 50: Ending The Test

    Remove the molds from the chamber using the mold lifting tool. 5.10.6 Follow the procedures in “Curing at Pressures Above Atmospheric” in API RP 10B to remove the cured cement specimens from the molds, process, and test them. 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 51: Cleaning The Molds, Pressure Chamber, And Autoclave

    5.11.4 Remove grease film with a solvent 5.11.5 Carefully dry the parts. 5.11.6 Inspect the lid O-ring for damage, and replace those which are damaged. 5.11.7 Clean and wipe all surfaces on the Cement Curing Autoclave. 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 52: Analyzing Results

    Cement Curing Autoclave User Manual 6 Analyzing Results The Cement Curing Autoclave cures cement slurry specimens for compressive strength testing by other instruments. 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    The tables are grouped according to topic. The following troubleshooting tables are provided in this section: • General troubleshooting • Temperature troubleshooting • Pressure troubleshooting • Chamber lid troubleshooting 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 54: Figure 7-1 Power Fuse Holders

    The system does not power Check/repair the power The power wiring is faulty. wiring. Refer to the wiring diagram. The power source is Check the power source. disconnected or turned off. Figure 7-1 Power fuse holders 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 55: Table 7-2 Temperature Problems

    The lid or chamber has a for damage or debris on the leak. surfaces, and clean or replace. The pressure gauge does not The pressure gauge is Test the pressure gauge, and zero. faulty. replace if found faulty. 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 56: Table 7-4 Chamber Lid Problems

    The O-ring is damaged or Check and/or replace, and The lid is difficult to install. not properly lubricated. lubricate the lid O-ring. The O-ring seal area in Clean the chamber. chamber is dirty. 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 57: Accessories

    Cement Curing Autoclave User Manual 8 Accessories Hand Pressure Pump An optional-purchase hand-operated pump can pressurize the sample up to 3,000 PSI. Figure 8-1 101443558 PUMP ASSY HYD CEMENT CURING AUTOCLAVE, HAND OPERATED 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 58: Parts Lists

    Cement Curing Autoclave User Manual 9 Parts Lists Figure 9-1 100053968 – Installation, Chamber Assembly, Standard, 1200ML, 2 Cube 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 59: Table 9-1 100053968 Nx Installation, Chamber Assembly, Standard

    ELBOW, 90 DEG, STREET, 1/4, 3000#, STEEL, F & S, SPEC 100016381 21.0003 BUSHING, HEXAGON, 1/4 X 1/8, FORGED STEEL, SPEC 100016494 21.0003 100016825 NIPPLE, EXTRA HEAVY, 1/8 X 4, SEAMLESS, A106 100030591 WIRE, STAINLESS STEEL 316, 0.032 DIA 100072577 Revision H...
  • Page 60 Cement Curing Autoclave User Manual Figure 9-2 101443557 A PUMP ASSY HYD CEMENT CURING AUTOCLAVE, HAND OPERATED 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 61: Table 9-2 101443557 A Pump Assy Hyd Cement Curing Autoclave, Hand

    HOSE 3000 PSI 3 FT X 3/16in. 0002 206606 BUSHING 1/4 NPT X 1/8 NPT STAINLESS 0003 204008 COUPLING QUICK-DISCONNECT PLUG 0004 204009 COUPLING QUICK-DISCONNECT SOCK 0005 205583 NIPPLE 1/4 NPT HEX STAINLESS 0006 205204 PUMP HYDRAULIC HAND 10-000 PSI 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 62: Figure 9-3 100053968 Kit, Installation, Tools & Manual (Not Shown), Autoclave, Standard, 1200Ml

    STANDARD, 1200ML Find# Part/Mat’l# Description 100072605 WRENCH, PRESSURE VESSEL MANUAL, OPERATORS, AUTOCLAVE, CEMENT 100072577 CURING, 2 CUBE VISE GRIP, CHAIN CLAMP, WITH 19 IN EXTENSION 100029847 CHAIN, PETERSON MFG CO 20R 100012374 MOLD, CUBE, 2 IN, SINGLE CAVITY, MACHINED 100020334...

  • Page 63: Figure 9-4 Assembly, Cement Curing Autoclave

    Cement Curing Autoclave User Manual Figure 9-4 Assembly, Cement Curing Autoclave 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 64: Figure 9-1 100053968 - Installation, Chamber Assembly, Standard, 1200Ml, 2 Cube

    SCREW, MACHINE, PAN HEAD, PHILLIPS, 8-32 UNC x 0022 101260665 0.375, STAINLESS STEEL, 18-8 SCREW, MACHINE, PAN HEAD, PHILLIPS, 8-32 UNC x 0023 101260661 0.25, STAINLESS STEEL, 18-8 SCREW, MACHINE, PAN HEAD, PHILLIPS, 6-32 UNC x 0025 101260800 0.50, STAINLESS STEEL, 18-8 100072577 Revision H...
  • Page 65 0155 208450 TERMINAL FORK 1/4 10-12 AWG 0165 203754 CONNECTOR HOUSING 4 COND 0.1 0166 203696 PIN CONNECTOR MOLEX 0175 208538 TERMINAL RING 1/4 TONGUE 18-14 RAIL, MOUNTING, 35MM, X 1 METER, DIN,46277, 0200 100033128 0.292 SYMMETRICAL 100072577 Revision H...
  • Page 66 CLAMP, HOSE, SAE #88, 4 11/16-6 OD, SPEC 70.15929 HEATER, STRIP, 300 WATT, 120V, CHROMALOX, 0510 100072612 SNH09 JACKET, HEATING, TWO CUBE CEMENT 0515 100072609 AUTOCLAVE SCREW, ROUND HEAD, MACHINE, NO 10-32 NF X 0525 100028760 7/8, PL, SPEC 70.44247 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 67: Table 9-4 101533369 J Cement Curing Autoclave 230V Two 2-Inch Cube

    CEMENT CURING AUTOCLAVE settings. 0007 100029446 SWITCH, TOGGLE, DPST, 0.468 DIA BUSHING, WITH SCREW LUGS, 3 AMP AT 250 VAC, 7590K4, CUTLER- HAMMER 0008 100013123 SWITCH, CIRCUIT BREAKER, DPST, ELECTROMAGNETIC, 10 AMP, 220 V, 50/60 HZ, TYPE 203, NEON BULB 100072577 Revision H...
  • Page 68 STAINLESS STEEL 0100 100031552 WIRE, 12 GA, STRANDED, WHITE/RED, TEFON, SPEC 70.73453 0105 100031551 WIRE, 12 GA, STRANDED, WHITE/BLACK, TEFLON, SPEC 70.73453 0110 206214 WIRE 18 AWG TEFLON STRANDED GREEN 0119 100027804 RESISTOR, 100000 OHM, 1 WATT, 5% 100072577 Revision H...
  • Page 69 10 STUD SIZE 900 DEGREES F MAX 0330 208538 TERMINAL RING 1/4 TONGUE 18-14 0400 100023312 CLAMP, HOSE, 5 1/8-6 IN, STAINLESS STEEL 0405 100072615 HEATER, STRIP, 300 WATT, 240V, CHROMALOX, S- 0410 100072609 JACKET, HEATING, TWO CUBE CEMENT AUTOCLAVE 100072577 Revision H...
  • Page 70 CEMENT AUTOCLAVE 0700 100030882 SCREW, BIND HEAD, #10-32 UNF X 3/4, STAINLESS STEEL 0710 100032227 CONNECTOR, CROSS, 9703/6M, P/N Z7.211.0027, 1 METER, ELECTROVERT 0720 203428 6-32 X 2 RHMS STAINLESS 0730 100072607 SPACER, LONG, TWO CUBE CEMENT AUTOCLAVE 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 71: Figure 9-5 Electrical Schematic - 115V Cement Curing Autoclave

    Cement Curing Autoclave User Manual Figure 9-5 Electrical Schematic – 115V Cement Curing Autoclave 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 72: Figure 9-7 Electrical Schematic - 230V Cement Curing Autoclave

    Cement Curing Autoclave User Manual Figure 9-7 Electrical Schematic – 230V Cement Curing Autoclave 100072577 Revision H...

  • Page 73: Warranty And Returns

    For your protection, items being returned must be carefully packed to prevent ® damage in shipment and insured against possible damage or loss. FANN not responsible for damage resulting from careless or insufficient packing. Before returning items for any reason, authorization must be obtained from Fann Instrument Company.

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