Table Of Contents - Astrea Evolve Technical User Manual

Contents
Table of Figures .......................................................................................................................... 4
1. Column Hardware .................................................................................................................. 5
Mechanical Description: ........................................................................................................ 5
Design features: ...................................................................................................................... 5
Technical data ........................................................................................................................ 6
Weights and Dimensions ....................................................................................................... 6
Pressure Drop ......................................................................................................................... 7
Material Conformity ............................................................................................................... 8
Materials of Construction - Process-Wetted Parts ............................................................ 8
Materials of Construction - Non Process-Wetted Parts .................................................... 8
Chemical Compatibility .......................................................................................................... 9
2. Safety Guidelines................................................................................................................... 11
Safety considerations ............................................................................................................ 11
Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) ................................................................................... 11
Over-Pressurization .............................................................................................................. 11
Handling ................................................................................................................................ 11
Chemical compatibility ......................................................................................................... 11
3. Column Installation and Operation ...................................................................................... 12
Column Installation .............................................................................................................. 12
(1) Installation of bed supports ......................................................................................... 12
(2) Installation of Fixed Bed Support ................................................................................ 12
(3) Installation of Height Adjustable Feet ......................................................................... 13
(4) Levelling the Evolve™ Process Columns ..................................................................... 13
(5) Installation of Adjuster Bed Support ........................................................................... 14
(6) Setting the Bed Height ................................................................................................. 15
4. Column Operation ................................................................................................................ 16
Hydrostatic Leak Test ........................................................................................................... 16
Column Packing (Constant Flow Rate Method) ................................................................... 17
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................ 20
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................ 20
Storage .................................................................................................................................. 20
5. Maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 21
Routine Maintenance Procedures and General Guidelines .................................................. 21
Disassembly of Evolve™ Process Columns .......................................................................... 22
Adjuster Assembly ............................................................................................................ 22
Fixed Assembly ................................................................................................................. 23
Tube Assembly .................................................................................................................. 24
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