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Recovery Unit RE-CO USER MANUAL Original Instructions [English] May 2024 Rev 3...
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CONFIDENTIAL BETWEEN COLD JET AND THE CLIENT AND REMAINS THE EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF COLD JET. IF YOU FIND ANY PROBLEMS IN THE DOCUMENTATION, PLEASE REPORT THEM TO US IN WRITING. COLD JET DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THIS DOCUMENT IS ERROR-FREE.
80 UNI Recovery Unit, the revert gas, which is usually lost into atmosphere, is collected and recycled to make more pellets. This becomes a continuous process and will, as a result, reduce production costs by up to 50%. Supplier responsible for the equipment Cold Jet ApS Industrivej 68 DK-6740 Bramming Denmark...
Technical Data Voltage 380-415 V AC Frequency 50 Hz Power 24 kW Current 41 A Dimensions L1911 * W1231 * H1567 mm Weight 1024 kg Power connection 63A 3 P + N + E CEE 2-525 Refrigerant R452A Cooling compressor Oil Type POE32 oil Food grade compressor oil type PAO68 oil (Food grade)
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Pressure Temperature Diagram Pressure- Temperature phase diagram for CO Solid Carbon Dioxide / Dry Ice Sublimation temperature 78.9 ºC (149.25.K) at p = 0,9807 bar Latent heat of sublimation (Enthalpy of sublimation) 573,02 kJ/kg Total enthalpy, increasing temperature from -78.9 ºC to 0 ºC 645 kJ/kg RE-CO Version:...
SAFETY REGULATIONS General Measures The manual contains instructions for starting up, operating, and servicing the machine. The operator must follow all instructions in this manual. The owner must make sure that the operator understands the contents of this manual and follows its guidelines and safety regulations.
Danger of Suffocation Dry ice pellets are CO in solid form. At ordinary atmospheric pressure, CO can only exist in this solid form at temperatures of -79°C (-110°F) or lower. Therefore, during dry ice production, the CO will immediately be heated and thus transform from solid form into gas form.
Connection of the equipment Power supply The RE-CO 80 is delivered with a 63Amp cable without plug. The cable must be mounted locally to fit the local socket- de-sign. Take off the side cover and pull the cable with box out under the frame and connect to your own power supply. Remember to turn off the main switch before applying power to the unit.
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5m of free space. In any case proper air circulation has to be ensured, meaning that the hot air must not circulate back to the air intake side. Condensing system • The min./max. ambient temperatures for the Condensing unit are -25°C to 40 °C (-13°F to 104°F) at normal air humidity.
MACHINE CONTROLS The operation panel at the front of the RE-CO 80 UNI includes the following functions. Operation Panel 1: Display 2: Manual start button 3: Manual stop button 4: Emergency stop button Pressure Gauge Panel 1: CO2 Gas pressure from pelletiser 2: CO2 Gas pressure - Pressure after 1st stage compression 3: CO2 Gas high pressure - Pressure after 2nd stage compression RE-CO...
Normal gauge readings during operations These are the readings you would expect to see after the Recovery has cooled down and commenced stable operation (after 10-15 minutes) • CO2 Gas Pressure from Pelletizer: Between 0,1 and 0,8 bar. • Pressure after 1st stage compression: Between 4 and 5 bar. •...
Main menu structure – RE-CO 80 UNI PLC Cooling pressures CO2 pressures CO2 temperatures 1st and 2nd stage. Working hours counter Time and date Status on Recovery Settings Alarm log I/O status 10. Home button. RE-CO Version: Page: 17 of 36 User manual Date: 2024.05.08...
Display Settings The display has got a screensaver installed. This screensaver can be locked as seen on the small symbol on above picture. If this happens then press in each of the 4 corners and it will unlock. Language, brightness and date and time can be adjusted in the setting menu. RE-CO Version: Page:...
AUTOMATION Power supply and control protection system A voltage monitoring relay in the panel stops the recovery and lights up the electrical failure lamp on the panel. The relay switches off if the voltage is too low, the phases order is wrong, or a phase is missing. Pressure protection system.
STOPPING THE RECOVERY UNIT RE-CO 80 UNI Stopping without depressurizing the system. • The Recovery and pelletizer can be stopped at any time. It is not advisable to switch off the power or use the emergency stop button without first emptying the Recovery of liquid CO2. •...
ALARM MESSAGES If an alarm turns the recovery off the above message will be displayed. Press the screen for further details! Here is a list of possible messages. Message Explanation Notes Emergency stop Emergency stop is pressed, Release the emergency stop Phase sequence protection Check all 3 phases on the recovery Change two phases...
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Cooling compressor internal Internal motor protection compressor Do not try to disassemble the unit! Contact a protection condensing unit is switch off. refrigeration engineer. Turn off the electrical power to the recovery unit to reset the failure. Cooling fan protection Motor protection inside the condensing unit fans The fans are placed on the Refrigeration...
MAINTENANCE Accessing the equipment by unauthorized or untrained individuals can lead to physical injury or damage to property. The system consists of two separate sub-systems. The CO2 sub-system is cooled by R452A refrigerant. Due to the environmental impact of R452A, repair of the refrigeration parts must be conducted only by suitably trained, equipped and authorized personnel.
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Filter system Unscrewing filter New filter RE-CO Version: Page: 24 of 36 User manual Date: 2024.05.08...
320 UNI is food grade oil which complies with 21469 and are NSF H1 registered. When changing oil, it should always be the same type as supplied with the system by Cold Jet The Recovery Unit RE-CO 80 UNI has an Oil differential switch built in. If the oil pressure is too low in the CO2 compres- sors, the error message “Low Oil Pressure”...
Oil level Compressor sight glass The oil sight glasses must be filled up with oil on both CO2 compressors. Take care not to over fill. Factory filling: Stage 1 = 1,8 liters Stage 2 = 0,9 liters Both sight glasses must be between ½ to ¾ full during stand still. Drainage of CO2 compressor oil Important: The CO2 compressor oil can only be drained if the Recovery is completely depressurized.
CO2 Pressure and venting To maintain a safe working pressure during operation CO2 is vented off. The safety valve blows off at 24,1 bar and is only activated if the normal blow-off valve fails. Top manifold: CO2 vent off valves Bottom manifold: CO2 pressure handling manifold RE-CO Version:...
1: Low pressure vent off during start up and standby operation with PE 80 2: Middle stage vent off during operation and standby operation with PE 80. 3: High pressure vent off during operation. 19,5bar vent off pressure 4: High pressure transmitter 0 – 25bar 5: CO2 safety valve 24,1bar 6: Manual vent off valve (service depressurizing) Insufficient refrigeration...
Cold Jet technician or by the owner’s qualified personnel who has been trained by Cold Jet in the repair and maintenance of Cold Jet dry ice blasting and dry ice production machines and accessories.
Cleaning and Storage Cleaning If the equipment has become dirty, clean by means of a wiper moistened with a cleaning material (degreaser). The condenser (cooling) coil fins can be cleaned with compressed air and/or by careful brushing. Storage The equipment can be stored in temperatures of - 5C to +40C (23F - 104F). Please note, that temperature changes (e.g. overnight) of >20C (68F) might cause condensation (dew) inside the electronics, which can cause damage to the equipment.
SPARE PARTS LIST Part No. Description Image 35319232 Filter insert type ZP 35319233 Filter insert type XP 35319234 Filter insert type A 36115055 PA068 oil 34439101 Solenoid valve ¼” 34639224 Safety relief valve 24,1bar RE-CO Version: Page: 31 of 36 User manual Date: 2024.05.08...
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Part No. Description Image 34422201 Valve head AKV 22302002 Solenoid coil 230V AC 21102002 Pressure transmitter 0 – 2,5 bar 21102025 Pressure transmitter 0 – 25 bar 21401001 Liquid CO2 level sensor 21101010 Solid state relay 60091605 Pressure switch 60091606 Sensor PT 1000 34639219 Safety valve 1,5 bar...
TROUBLESHOOTING It is very important that the equipment should be maintained and operated as stipulated in this manual. If there are problems, always check the lamps at the panel and that the manometer readings are within the limits. Always check in the electrical panel that none of the safety relays are switched off. However, if a breakdown should occur, the following scheme can be used for troubleshooting.
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Problem Cause Solution bad adjustment of high pressure the high pressure blow-off valve. The safety valve must open at 20 bar. If it opens at a lower pressure it should be renewed. If the safety valve opens during production at 20 bars the vent-off flow control valve is not adjusted correctly.
End-user’s signature: Date: Warranty of the above equipment will not be effective before this form has been completed, properly signed and this original returned within 20 days of delivery to Cold Jet. RE-CO Version: Page:...
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