Welker LS-14, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL WELKER CONSTANT PRESSURE SAMPLE CONTAINER MODEL LS 14 DRAWING NUMBERS AD245 HCRN AD245CRN AD245CV MANUAL NUMBER IOM 131 REVISION Rev F 9 11 2019 ...

Page 2: ...dorEyes are registered trademarks of Welker Inc SAFETY 3 1 PRODUCT INFORMATION 4 1 1 Introduction 4 1 2 Product Description 4 1 3 Specifications 5 1 4 Equipment Diagrams 7 2 INSTALLATION OPERATION 14 2 1 Before You Begin 14 2 2 Installation 14 2 3 Preparing for Sampling 19 2 4 Composite Sampling 20 3 MAINTENANCE 22 3 1 Before You Begin 22 3 2 Maintenance 22 3 3 Troubleshooting 30 APPENDIX 32 A Ref...

Page 3: ... Correct installation and operation however are the responsibility of the end user Welkerreserves the right to make changes to this manualand allproducts in order to improve performance and reliability BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully IMPORTANT Save these instructions forlocal inspector s use IMPORTANT Observe all governing codes and ordinances Note to Installer Le...

Page 4: ...level can be visually verified on site by referring to the volume indicator with tracker magnet on the LS 14 Engineered features ensure that the sample is retained and representative for laboratory analysis The connected inert gas supply applies and maintains constant pressure on the sample in the LS 14 to prevent vaporization and the escape of entrained gases An operator can manually actuate the ...

Page 5: ...Reservoir Optional Inert Gas Supply Electrical Connections Electro hydraulic Unit EHUC Optional AC 110 V AC 220 V or AC 480 V FNPT Magnetostrictive Level Indicator Optional DC 24 V 4 20 mA Output FNPT Solenoid s AC 110 V AC 240 V DC 12 V or DC 24 V Volume 1 US Gallons 80 3 US Gallons 80 5 US Gallons 80 10 US Gallons 80 Operation Hydraulic or Pneumatic Mixer Actuation Dimensions 12 x 12 Mounting Pl...

Page 6: ...c Supply Conditioning System Proximity Switch Solenoid s Welker AVA 2 Volume Analyzer Welker inLoop Crude Oil Sampler Welker MPS 2 Gas Sampler Welker SSO 9M Mini Injection Pump Welker SSO 9MED Injection Pump CRN Certification 6 IOM 131 MODEL LS 14 REV F 13839 West Bellfort Street Sugar Land TX 77498 welker com Service Department 281 491 2331 ...

Page 7: ...1 4 Equipment Diagrams Figure 1 Standard LS 14 Connections Diagram 7 IOM 131 MODEL LS 14 REV F 13839 West Bellfort Street Sugar Land TX 77498 welker com Service Department 281 491 2331 ...

Page 8: ...Figure 2 CRN Certified LS 14 Connections Diagram 8 IOM 131 MODEL LS 14 REV F 13839 West Bellfort Street Sugar Land TX 77498 welker com Service Department 281 491 2331 ...

Page 9: ...gure 3 CRN Certified LS 14 With Optional Hydraulic Mixer Actuation Connections Diagram 9 IOM 131 MODEL LS 14 REV F 13839 West Bellfort Street Sugar Land TX 77498 welker com Service Department 281 491 2331 ...

Page 10: ...Figure 4 Standard LS 14 Diagram 10 IOM 131 MODEL LS 14 REV F 13839 West Bellfort Street Sugar Land TX 77498 welker com Service Department 281 491 2331 ...

Page 11: ...Figure 5 CRN Certified LS 14 Diagram 11 IOM 131 MODEL LS 14 REV F 13839 West Bellfort Street Sugar Land TX 77498 welker com Service Department 281 491 2331 ...

Page 12: ...Figure 6 CRN Certified LS 14 With Optional Hydraulic Mixer Actuation Diagram 12 IOM 131 MODEL LS 14 REV F 13839 West Bellfort Street Sugar Land TX 77498 welker com Service Department 281 491 2331 ...

Page 13: ...Figure 7 Electro hydraulic Unit EHUC Diagram Optional 13 IOM 131 MODEL LS 14 REV F 13839 West Bellfort Street Sugar Land TX 77498 welker com Service Department 281 491 2331 ...

Page 14: ... inlet on the manifold block Figure 1 Figure 2 or Figure 3 7 As necessary connect from the solenoid to the sampler Figure 1 Figure 2 or Figure 7 8 Apply pressure from the sampler to the manifold block Check for leaks and repair as necessary 9 As necessary fill the reservoir of the air lubricator oiler to the maximum fill line with oil compatible with the seal material Figure 8 Refer to the Install...

Page 15: ...ecessary set the PLC to the desired proportional to flow sampling frequency based on the sampling actuation equations provided Figure 9 Figure 9 Sampling Frequency Equations Neverfill the cylinderabove 80 of its capacity Allow at least 20 room forproduct expansion should the cylinderbe exposed to increased temperatures Note that there are 3 785cc in 1US gallon The LS 14may be 1 3 5 or10US gallons ...

Page 16: ...ging must be complete before product is supplied to the system Inert gas tanks are shipped empty from the manufacturer 16 Determine the configuration of the inert gas supply valves on the LS 14 Figure 10 If the LS 14 is equipped with option 1 continue to step 17 If the LS 14 is equipped with option 2 proceed to step 27 Figure 10 Inert Gas Supply Valve Configuration Options 16 IOM 131 MODEL LS 14 R...

Page 17: ...re within the LS 14 Figure 4 22 Fill the inert gas supply tank until the pre charge side pressure gauge reads 50 100 psig above pipeline operating pressure not to exceed the maximum allowable operating pressure of the LS 14 23 Once full close valve B and disconnect the customer supplied inert gas supply container Valves A and C must remain open Figure 11 24 Plug the port of valve B by wrapping the...

Page 18: ...e operating pressure not to exceed the maximum allowable operating pressure of the LS 14 33 Once full close valve B and disconnect the customer supplied inert gas supply container Valve A must remain open Figure 12 34 Plug the port of valve B by wrapping the threads of a male hex plug with PTFE tape and screwing it into the port of valve B Figure 12 Valve B must remain plugged at all times except ...

Page 19: ...urge return valve D Figure 4 Figure 5 or Figure 6 9 Manually or remotely actuate the sampler to purge the line of air or previous product 10 Once all previous product has drained from the LS 14 close purge return valve D Figure 4 Figure 5 or Figure 6 Verifying Sampler Operation 11 Close sample container isolation valve E Figure 4 Figure 5 or Figure 6 12 Manually actuate the sampler using the manua...

Page 20: ...lkerConstant Pressure Cylinders orchilled containers forReid vaporpressure RVP testing and capped metal oramberglass containers of the appropriate volume forretain samples 8 As necessary turn OFF and isolate the sampler from the LS 14 9 To transfer sampled product to a constant pressure cylinder for laboratory analysis connect the product side of the constant pressure cylinder to composite sample ...

Page 21: ...tory in accordance with company policy 18 If desired repeat steps 9 17 to transfer any sampled product remaining in the LS 14 to additional constant pressure cylinders for laboratory analysis Draining the LS 14 Any sample remaining in the LS 14must be eliminated priorto the start of the next round of composite sampling 19 Open purge return valve D on the LS 14 to return any remaining product to th...

Page 22: ...111 Afterthe seals are installed the outerdiameterof shafts and innerdiameterof cylinders may be lubricated to allow smooth transition of parts 3 All maintenance and cleaning of the unit should be performed on a smooth clean surface 4 Welker recommends having the following tools available for maintenance Please note that the exact tools required may vary by model a Channel Lock Pliers b Large Cres...

Page 23: ...y slide the actuator cylinder up and off the actuator piston 11 Remove the magnet retainer magnet and actuator piston from the mixer shaft Figure 18 12 Loosen the receiver cylinder hex nuts on the pre charge end cap and then loosen the receiver cylinder hex nuts on the product end cap 13 Fully unscrew six 6 of the receiver cylinder hex nuts on the pre charge end cap and their respective receiver c...

Page 24: ...ping the mixing shaft above the mixing plate gently pull the mixing shaft out through the bottom of the receiver piston taking care not to scratch the mixing shaft as scratches may cause seals to leak If scratches are present the unit may need to be repaired or replaced Contact Welker for service options 20 From the pre charge side slowly push the receiver piston out of the receiver cylinder Note ...

Page 25: ...ratory analysis results 23 Ensure that the bearing in the receiver piston is clean and smooth Replace as necessary 24 Replace the back ups O rings retaining ring and snap ring on the receiver piston 25 Closely examine the polished and honed surfaces on the mixing shaft as scratches or pits may cause the seals to leak If scratches or pits are present the unit may need to be repaired or replaced Con...

Page 26: ...ation and Maintenance IOM Manual for the external relief for maintenance instructions Pre Charge End Cap Figure 16 Pre Charge End Cap Maintenance Diagram 33 Ensure that the bearing in the pre charge end cap is clean and smooth Replace as necessary 34 Replace the wiper ring O rings back ups snap ring and crown seal on the pre charge end cap 35 If the LS 14 is equipped with a burst relief disc repla...

Page 27: ...r tie bolts into the product end cap 41 Following a cross bolting sequence first screw the receiver cylinder hex nuts down two 2 threads on the top of each bolt and then screw the hex nuts up two 2 threads on the bottom of each bolt Figure 17 Figure 17 Cross Bolting Sequence 42 Push each tie bolt up from the bottom and then hand tighten the hex nuts on each top bolt 43 As necessary tighten all tie...

Page 28: ...ring on the magnet retainer Reassembling the Actuator 46 Assemble the actuator piston magnet and magnet retainer 47 Ensure that the tracker magnet and tracker tube pins are inside the tracker tube and then carefully attach the volume indicator to the actuator cylinder If the trackertube pins are not inside the trackertube the trackermagnet will fall below 0 yielding an inaccurate reading 48 Slide ...

Page 29: ...cross bolting sequence tighten the actuator hex nuts Figure 17 53 As necessary tighten all tie bolts to the correct torque Table 2 54 Connect the tubing to the top cap 55 Connect the tubing between the inert gas supply tank and the pre charge end cap 56 Check the system for loose fittings Tighten any loose fittings and replace ferrules where necessary 57 Install the system according to the instruc...

Page 30: ...ple frequency are correct Figure 9 The tracker magnet is not moving The hydraulic or pneumatic supply may not be directed below the actuator piston Sample is leaking from the receiver cylinder Ensure that the mixer lever button is tubed to the bottom of the actuator cylinder Ensure that purge return valve D is closed Check for leaks between the sampler and the receiver cylinder and repair as neces...

Page 31: ... working properly The pneumatic supply may be too high too low or not operating The hydraulic supply may be too low or not operating The relief and check valve in the hydraulic line have failed Inspect the pneumatic supply and regulator to ensure that air is supplied at the appropriate pressure Inspect the electro hydraulic unit EHUC Add hydraulic oil as necessary Ensure that hydraulics is supplie...

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