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Summarization of Contents
Safety
Hazards When Handling the Cooler
Identifies potential hazards associated with operating, installing, and maintaining the cooler, emphasizing qualified personnel.
Safety Instructions
Explains symbols used in the manual to indicate dangers and important safety information.
Approved Use
Specifies the approved application for charge air coolers and outlines maximum permissible operating pressures.
Potential Hazards
Details potential hazards, including exceeding operating pressure and the importance of cooling and depressurizing before disconnection.
Installation
Transport and Storage
Provides guidelines for draining, storing, and capping connections to prevent damage and contamination during transport.
Fitting the Cooler
Instructs on checking for damage, connecting in counterflow, and mounting considerations to avoid vibration.
Connecting the Cooler
Details pipework requirements, vibration isolation, connection types, and flow area maintenance for proper cooler connection.
Operation
Maximum Flow Rates
Presents tables of recommended maximum flow rates for various cooler ranges in sea water and fresh water applications.
General Operation Information
Offers essential advice on maintaining water pH, fluid velocities, and managing stagnant water to prevent cooler failure.
Maintenance and Repair
Winter Shutdown in Frost Areas
Advises on preventing frost damage during winter shutdowns by draining the cooler or removing it.
General Maintenance
Recommends weekly inspections for leaks and damage, and annual cleaning and seal renewal for the tubestack.
Cleaning Procedures
Provides guidelines for mechanical and chemical cleaning of the heat exchanger, including tube cleaning and O-ring replacement.
End Cover Screw Tightening Sequence
Details the correct sequence and torque values for refitting end covers to ensure proper performance.
Draining Condensate
Explains how to drain condensate from the cooler body, especially when mounted vertically, to prevent moisture buildup.
Potential Service Issues
Tube Failures
Discusses common tube failure causes like impingement attack, erosion, microbial corrosion, and pitting corrosion.
End Cover Issues
Covers potential problems with end covers, including galvanic and localized corrosion, and their prevention.
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