ANGI ENERGY SYSTEMS CNG Operation And Maintenance Manual

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JUNE 2006
OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVE ARIEL
CNG COMPRESSOR STATION

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  • Page 1 JUNE 2006 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVE ARIEL CNG COMPRESSOR STATION...
  • Page 3 NOTICE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Only operate this equipment in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual. Improper operation of this equipment could cause serious bodily harm or death and will void the equipment warranty. Repair or maintenance of this equipment should only be completed by ANGI Customer Service personnel or the Customer’s qualified service representative.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ANGI NATURAL GAS COMPRESSOR STATION ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVE, ARIEL PACKAGE TABLE OF CONTENTS USER MODIFICATIONS........................4 1. INTRODUCTION.......................... 5 2. DESCRIPTION..........................5 2.1 COMPRESSOR ......................5 2.2 GAS SYSTEM......................5-6 2.3 DRIVER......................... 6 2.4 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTATION ..............6-7 3. COMPRESSOR SAFETY ......................8 3.1 GENERAL SYNOPSIS....................
  • Page 7: User Modifications

    USER MODIFICATION ANGI must authorize all modifications to this equipment. Any unauthorized modifications will void the warranty, may cause damage to the equipment and could cause bodily harm. DISCLAIMER ANGI disclaims any responsibilities whatsoever to the customer or to any person for injury or damage to or loss of property or value resulting from the use of its products which have been subjected to misuse,...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    This manual is intended to assist in the operation induction system, compressing system, re- and maintenance of ANGI compressed natural gas circulation system. (CNG) compressors used in CNG vehicle re- fueling applications. 2.2.1 Induction System Gas is delivered to the station by a user- ANGI Compressor Stations are designed for supplied connection.
  • Page 10: Driver

    A motor starter starts the compressor motor. Inside the motor starter enclosure is a motor After cooling, the gas is past through a filter to remove any condensed liquids and to reduce the contractor for starting the fan motor. The motors amount of oil introduced into the gas stream by the are started and stopped automatically based on compressor.
  • Page 11 will continue to run in this mode until the discharge pressure reaches the STOP pressure set point HIGH ANALOG FAULTS defined in the controller (or the compressor faults) DESCRIPTION High Suction Pressure High Receiver Pressure 4) COOL-DOWN High Final Pressure Once the controller determines that the storage High 1 Stage Pressure...
  • Page 12: Compressor Safety

    Use and operate this CNG compressor only in full live parts of the electrical system. compliance with all pertinent OSHA requirements and pertinent federal, state and local code 3.3.1 Zero Energy Condition...
  • Page 13: Lifting/Tie Down

    4) Insure there is no source of ignition near or down wind of the compressor station. 5) Open the manual ball valve, located near the final compressor stage relief valve, in the final stage discharge line to vent discharge line gas.
  • Page 14: Installation

    4. INSTALLATION 4.2.4 Electrical Connections High voltage connections are to be made only 4.1 UNPACKING AND HANDLING by a qualified electrician, in accordance with the ANGI interconnection diagrams. Occasionally, damage may occur during shipping. Be sure to carefully inspect the unit before and Each of the following connections is required after unpacking.
  • Page 15: Operation

    5. OPERATION 5.1 INITIAL START UP IMPORTANT! READ ARIEL CORPORATION’S SERVICE MANUAL AND COMPLETE THE ARIEL START-UP CHECK LIST. 1) Verify that all scheduled installation tasks have been completed inspected auxiliary equipment is prepared. 2) Complete the Ariel Compressor Start Up Check List in entirety 3) Inspect fan blades to insure they are not missing, cracked or otherwise damaged.
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    6. MAINTENANCE Assure that the system has been fully primed prior to checking oil levels. 6.1 RECOMMENDED PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 6.2.1.3. Compressor Crankcase Oil Pressure A spring loaded oil pressure regulator is ANGI has developed a preventative maintenance provided on the compressor. The oil pressure schedule for this equipment based on number of may be adjusted by removing the cover on the hours of operation.
  • Page 17 6.2.3.2 Gas Cooler Cores 6.2.6. FILTERS AND OIL SEPARATORS Inspect coolers for loose inlet and discharge clamps, leaks and debris caught in the cooler fins. 6.2.6.1 Inlet Filter An inlet filter is provided to keep particulate Clear all debris from cooler fins and/or cooler material and minor slugs of water and oil out of levers to assure full, unrestricted air flow is the compression system.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    B. Check/Replace oil filter element 7. TROUBLESHOOTING C. Change oil if required. 1. Low Compressor Oil Pressures A. Check the oil level 11. High Receiver Tank Pressure B. Check/Replace oil filter element A. Verify receiver discharge reg. setting C. Clean oil strainer bowl B.
  • Page 19: Preventive Maintenance Schedule

    APPENDIX 1. Preventive Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Levels Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Every Every Every Operation Interval Daily Monthly 2000 4000 8000 Hours Of Hours Of Hours Of Operation Operation Operation Shutdown Required Service Item Item Monitor &...

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