Vortex VST HP Series, Manual

Page 1: ...Gas Liquid sampling tool High pressure manually operated Version 2 2...

Page 2: ...tion Vortex Dredge Mini Gas Sampling Tool Version 2 2 2 Document name VOR GST MAN VER 1 0 VST XX HP Vortex gas sample tool manual version 1 0 VORTEX International Ltd 27 Parrs Road RD1 New Plymouth 43...

Page 3: ...cks tool visual check 9 10 11 12 13 14 4 2 Pulling a vacuum 15 4 3 Changing bottles 16 4 4 Pre dive checks in water operation 17 18 4 5 Post Dive Checks 19 4 6 Cleaning tool and bottles 20 5 MAINTENAN...

Page 4: ...the bottle bled of air and a vacuum entrained in the system Sample filling relies on the entrained vacuum and ambient water pressure filling the bottle when the main isolation valve is operated 1 1 Re...

Page 5: ...accordingly 2 2 Risk Assessment Consult with local HSE and installation operators to identify best practice steps needed for safe operations Identify if the task been done and implement lessons learne...

Page 6: ...ain isolation valve to open the circuit to ambient pressure and draw the sample into the bottle To entrap the sample in the sample bottle the operator will function the main isolation valve closed to...

Page 7: ...tex Dredge Mini Gas Sampling Tool Version 2 2 Exhaust relief valve set to 1800psi 124bar 0 to 3000 psi gauge Sample bleed valve vacuum pull port Secondary isolation valve Vortex VST XX HP sample tool...

Page 8: ...elief valve working range 0 to 3000 psi 206 bar Main isolation valve rated to 10 000 psi 689 bar Secondary isolation vale rated to 3000 psi 206 bar Sample bleed off valve rated to 3000 psi 206 bar Pre...

Page 9: ...OPERATION PROCEDURES 4 1 Pre Dive Checks tool visual check Vortex Dredge Mini Gas Sampling Tool Version 2 2 Tool complete and ready to deploy Access sample bottles within seconds via one heavy duty cl...

Page 10: ...riendly Main isolation valve Small sample intake funnel Remove when servicing Sample containment bottle and all valves mounted in stainless steel anti impact safety housing Secondary isolation valve M...

Page 11: ...g Tool Version 2 2 10 000psi rated ROV specific main isolation valve and orientation Main relief valve Vortex relief setting is 1800psi 124 bar It is not uncommon to see around 200 psi drop in pressur...

Page 12: ...stem before transporting sample bottle Close this isolation valve before transporting sample bottle This tool has three sample bottles in the kit Surface with full bottle change out bottle for dispat...

Page 13: ...CEDURES 4 1 Pre Dive Checks tool visual check Vortex Dredge Mini Gas Sampling Tool Version 2 2 Standard funnel capacity 780ml 0 82 quart No view ports Simple bolt on extra funnel capacity 6 litre 6 3...

Page 14: ...k Vortex Dredge Mini Gas Sampling Tool Version 2 2 Bleed off all pressure from this sample bleed off valve before serving Remove this clamp to split casing and change bottle Ensure O ring is in place...

Page 15: ...2 Pulling a vacuum Vortex Dredge Mini Gas Sampling Tool Version 2 2 Sample bleed off valve Connect here to draw off sample or to pull a vacuum to store in sample bottle when working in very shallow wa...

Page 16: ...FROM TOOL BEFORE SERVICING Tool has two spare bottles as standard kit to enable multiple samples whilst on location ALWAYS Fit male plug to fitting at end of isolation valve prior to shipping pressur...

Page 17: ...level pressure with a vacuum until main isolation valve is opened and pressure differential equalizes between bottle and sea water ambient pressure 6 Check 0 to 3000 psi gauge is reading 0 and full of...

Page 18: ...lve Remove cap and label sample bottle 14 Depending on client requirements the tool may need internally cleaning before next sample run Invert tool fill funnel with hot soapy water open all valves and...

Page 19: ...t circuit then flush circuit with fresh water Connect steam cleaner to manifold block and sample bleed off valve and thoroughly clean circuit with all valves open 3 Blow dry with air and close all val...

Page 20: ...d steam cleaner Funnel inlet Open main isolation valve and enter here to flush through valve and plumbing with de greaser and steam cleaner Bottle end blank fitting Remove to flush through with de gre...

Page 21: ...POST DIVE COMMENTS PRINT NAME SIGNATURE DATE 21 4 OPERATION PROCEDURES 4 5 Post Dive Checks Vortex Dredge Mini Gas Sampling Tool Version 2 2...

Page 22: ...ks Allow to dry fully Check operational condition of valves Visual check of tool for anything which could prohibit future operation of the tool 5 2 Replacement Procedures Contact Ashtead Technology re...

Page 23: ...28 kg Containment bottle volume 0 264 gallon 1 0 litre Complete tool dimensions 44 inch 1140 mm long x 7 inch 180 mm diameter Extra funnel diameter 10 inch 254mm Capacity 6 litre 6 3 quart 6 APPENDIX...

Page 24: ...ot spanner 1 X multi fit ROV handle 4 x spare funnel to main isolating valve O rings Part number 022 2 x spare sample bottles complete 3 bottles in total Consumables to be replaced at clients cost 100...

Page 25: ...25 6 APPENDIX AND REFERENCES 6 3 Bottle part numbers Vortex Dredge Mini Gas Sampling Tool Version 2 2...

Page 26: ...26 6 APPENDIX AND REFERENCES Appendix III Bottle Certificates Vortex Dredge Mini Gas Sampling Tool Version 2 2...

Page 27: ...27 6 APPENDIX AND REFERENCES Appendix III Sample Bottle Details Vortex Dredge Mini Gas Sampling Tool Version 2 2...

Page 28: ...28 6 APPENDIX AND REFERENCES Appendix III Sample Bottle Details Vortex Dredge Mini Gas Sampling Tool Version 2 2...

Page 29: ...3 Material SS 316 L Surface coating N A Bare 316 stainless steel Test pressure Design test pressure of 3000 psi Working pressure Marked service pressure 1800 psi It is YOUR responsibility to ensure tr...

Page 30: ...0 1BA 207 76 173 2 3 300 500 14 NPT DOT 3A 316L Stainless HSSC30 2BA 207 76 239 3 0 500 500 14 NPT DOT 3A 316L Stainless HSSC30 3BA 207 76 417 5 6 1000 750 14 NPT DOT 3A 316L Stainless HSSC3K4 0 1BA 2...

Page 31: ...31 6 APPENDIX AND REFERENCES Appendix III Check Valve Details Vortex Dredge Mini Gas Sampling Tool Version 2 2...

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