Summary of Contents for KADANT Thermocompressor
- Page 1 F L U I D H A N D L I N G Thermocompressors Operation and Maintenance Manual • Recirculating and booster thermocompressor applications. • Energy-efficient steam jet compressors KAD AN T JOH N S ON LLC...
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Page 2: Recommended Spare Parts List
In the event of air failure or plant shut-down, do not rely on the shut-off device fitted to the thermocompressor to give complete sealing of the high-pressure steam. To maintain the pressure and temperature integrity of the body and diffuser, and in the interest of... - Page 3 Design...
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Page 4: Operation And Maintenance
3. Periodic inspection of the installation A thermocompressor can be installed in any convenient location but it is recommended that its orientation be in the vertical plane. This will smooth the operation of the actuator assembly and minimize piston wear in the plug guide. - Page 5 Utilities In the case of a thermocompressor, the basic utility is a supply of quality dry steam. For an efficient design it is essential to know the minimum steam pressure that will be experienced at the high-pressure inlet to the thermocompressor.
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Page 6: Disassembly Procedures
Operation and Maintenance Troubleshooting and Operating Problems Although thermocompressors are normally efficient and trouble-free in operation, there are times when thermocompressors can be subject to breakdowns. Some knowledge of the correct procedures for locating the most usual causes of trouble could save valuable production. Most of the attributed reasons for the sub-standard performance can usually be traced to either external or internal causes. -
Page 7: Reassembly Procedures
2. It is dangerous to use the shut off device fitted to this thermocompressor as a stop valve. It is not intended nor designed for leak free closure. Its only purpose is to arrest the flow of high-pressure steam for a very short period, during air failure or plant shut down, to enable the main steam isolating valve to be closed 3. - Page 8 Email: info@kadant.com KA DA NT J OHN SON LLC Thermocompressor-Maintenance Manual-3000 (US) 11/2023 Three Rivers, MI 49093 USA © 2023 Kadant Johnson LLC Tel: +1 269-278-1715...
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