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Closing Separation vessels
4.1.32.
The separators are closed with sanitary clamps.
4.1.33.
Clamps are considered tight when there is a 1/16-In to 1/8-In gap between opposing
sides of the clamp as seen in the figure below.
Figure 36. Appearance of tight sanitary clamp
After Every Run Maintenance
4.1.34.
Separator #2
4.1.34.1. Remove separator #2 outlet line from separator cap.
4.1.34.2. Remove the top sanitary clamps and inspect separator #2 for oil carryover
4.1.34.3. Clean separator #2 if there is any presence of oil,
4.1.34.3.1. Disconnect orifice bypass flexible hose on the top cap of separator #2
4.1.34.3.2. Remove bottom clamps and cap of separator #2
4.1.34.3.3. Use the round squeegee and alcohol to thoroughly clean the inside of the
separator.
4.1.34.3.4. Clean bottom cap and check gasket for integrity and grove for cleanliness
prior to reassembly the bottom of separator #2.
4.1.34.3.5. Connect orifice bypass flexible line to separator #2
4.1.34.4. If there is no oil carryover than check top cap gasket for integrity and grove for
cleanliness prior to reassembling clamps.
4.1.34.5. Clean connection piping between separator #1 and #2 and reassemble.
4.1.34.6. Ensure separator caps are secured on top and bottom of separators, and all
flexible metal hoses are connected with the exception of the separator #2 outlet
line.
4.1.35. Separator #2 Outlet to Pump Inlet
4.1.35.1. Ensure valve 11 is open
4.1.35.1.1.
If valve 11 isn’t open, then go to the manual screen and hit “Evacuate”. This
will open up valve 11.
4.1.35.1.2. If the evacuation button is not present this means there is entrained pressure
somewhere in the system still and you may need to reassemble the vessels
and finish the recovery.
4.1.36. Disconnect the separator outlet line, if not already disconnected, from the cap of
Separator #2 as shown below.
Summary of Contents for 2000 PSI Series
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