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Summarization of Contents
Preface
Conditions and Requirements
Details prior knowledge, installation authorization, PHE drawings, warranty conditions, and advice for operation.
Environmental compliance
Covers unpacking, maintenance, and scrapping of materials according to environmental regulations.
Safety
Safety Considerations
Emphasizes following manual instructions to prevent injuries and property damage.
Definitions of Expressions
Defines hazard symbols like WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE for safety communication.
Description
Components
Identifies and describes the main parts of the heat exchanger, including frame plate, carrying bar, and plate pack.
Name Plate
Details information found on the unit's name plate, including type, serial number, and operating limits.
Function
Explains how the heat exchanger works, detailing heat transfer through corrugated plates and fluid channels.
Multi-pass Configurations
Describes how multi-pass sections are created using turning plates to change fluid flow direction.
Plate Side Identification
Explains how to identify the sides of plates using stamps like A, W, B, N, R, or V.
Installation
Before Installation Checks
Lists essential checks before connecting piping, ensuring proper foundation, and checking tightening bolts.
Installation Requirements
Outlines space, foundation, elbow, shut-off valve, and connection requirements for proper installation.
Securing Before Lifting
Details how to fasten locking devices and brackets to secure the heat exchanger for lifting or transportation.
Lifting Procedures
Provides guidelines for authorized personnel on safe lifting equipment selection and strap placement.
Raising Procedures
Instructs on safely raising the heat exchanger from its packing using timber beams and straps.
Operation
Start-up Procedures
Guides on checking for leaks, ensuring correct temperature, and gradually starting the heat exchanger.
Unit in Operation
Advises on adjusting flow rates slowly and checking operating temperatures and pressures.
Shut-down Procedures
Details steps for safely shutting down the heat exchanger, including valve closure and pump stopping.
Maintenance
Cleaning - Non-Product Side
Explains cleaning-in-place (CIP) for fouling and descaling, emphasizing safety precautions.
Opening the Heat Exchanger
Outlines the process of opening the heat exchanger for manual cleaning, including safety checks and bolt identification.
Bolt Configuration
Explains the different types of bolts (tightening and locking) and their role in holding the plate pack.
Opening Procedure Steps
Provides a step-by-step guide for safely opening the heat exchanger, including draining and dismantling.
Manual Cleaning of Opened Units
Details manual cleaning methods, including precautions for handling plates and avoiding chemical damage.
Cleaning Removable Deposits
Describes cleaning deposits using only water, a soft brush, and rinsing with a high-pressure hose.
Plate Removal and Handling
Covers the procedure for removing, lifting, and inserting plates during manual cleaning or maintenance.
Cleaning Non-Removable Deposits
Advises on methods for cleaning deposits that cannot be removed with water and brush, referring to cleaning liquids.
Closing the Heat Exchanger
Provides instructions for properly closing the heat exchanger, including checking sealing surfaces and attaching gaskets.
Pressure Testing After Maintenance
Details the requirements and procedures for performing a hydrostatic leakage test after maintenance.
Regasketing
Covers procedures for replacing gaskets, including Clip-on/ClipGrip, Base-ad, and Glued gaskets.
Clip-on / ClipGrip Gasket Replacement
Explains the process of replacing Clip-on or ClipGrip type gaskets on heat exchanger plates.
Base-ad Gasket Replacement
Details the procedure for replacing Base-ad gaskets using adhesive tape for positioning.
Glued Gasket Replacement
Provides information on replacing glued gaskets, emphasizing the use of recommended adhesives.
Storage of the Heat Exchanger
Storage in Packing Box
Covers precautions for indoor and outdoor storage in the original packing box to prevent damage.
Taken Out of Service
Details procedures for shutting down, draining, rinsing, and preparing the heat exchanger for long-term storage.
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