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Tightening Sequences
START-UP PROCEDURES
Precautions Prior to Start-Up
1. If there is particulate matter in the process streams, contact
your Tranter sales/service offi ce to determine if a pipeline or
in-port strainer should be used before operating the unit.
2. Confi rm that the plate pack length is correct.
3. Open all outlet valves completely.
4. Completely close the pump discharge valves to the heat
exchanger.
5. Provide venting on both sides of the heat exchanger to
facilitate the removal of air from the system.
6. Start pumps and increase the pressure by opening the pump
discharge valve slowly.
7. When all air is out, liquid will fl ow out of the vent. Close
the vent.
8. Slowly and simultaneously open the inlet valves for both fl uids
to avoid extreme over-pressure due to hydraulic shock.
9. Control the amount of heating or cooling by using throttling
valves and product thermometers in conjunction.
Figure 41
Tightening sequence for all units.
WARNING: Do not tighten the plate heat exchanger
when it is holding liquid, under pressure or
operating. Rupture of the gaskets and exposure to
physical injury may occur. Always cool and drain the
heat exchanger before tightening.
CAUTION: To reduce the possibility of water hammer,
do not use fast opening and closing valves. The
pressure surge caused by a sudden change in the fl uid
velocity can be several times higher than the normal
operating pressure of the system.
Figure 41 gives the tightening sequence for all units. When
facing the stationary frame, tighten using the 1, 2, 3 and 4 bolts
in sequence as far as possible before installing the remaining bolts.
Be careful to tighten uniformly so that the moveable frame is
kept parallel with the fi xed frame within 1/4 in. Check the plate
pack length on both sides of the plate pack at all tightening bolt
locations. Tighten the unit, according to this procedure, to the
plate pack dimension stated on the assembly drawing or unit data
plate. Measure the dimension with a metal tape and tighten all
bolts within 1/32 in. of the “A” dimension. (See Table 3.)
4 bolt unit 6 bolt unit 8 bolt unit 10 bolt unit 12 bolt unit 14 bolt unit 16 bolt unit 18 bolt unit 20 bolt unit
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