Tuesday, December 17, 2013

What are the Safety Devices fitted to an Air Compressor?

What are the Safety Devices fitted to an Air Compressor?

Low Lub Oil Pressure Shut Down
High Air Temperature Shut Down
1st Stage Relief Valve
2nd Stage Relief Valve
A Fusible Plug is fitted after the 2nd Stage Cooler, Set at 120°C

If Water Cooled, a Jacket Water Safety Valve is fitted.

What is the Primary Function of the Expansion Valve in a Refrigeration System?

What is the Primary Function of the Expansion Valve in a Refrigeration System?

The Primary Function of an Expansion Valve in a Refrigeration System is to regulate the Flow of Refrigerant from the H P side to the L P side of the System. 

The pressure drop causes the Saturation Temperature to drop, enabling it to boil off at the Low Temperature of the Evaporator.

Cloverleafing-

Cloverleafing-
When the cyl l.o. has inadequate acid neutralising properties for the fuel being burnt or if there is insufficient quantity of oil injected then cloveleafing can occur
This is basically regions of corrosive wear midway between the quills and upwards towards the top of the liner. These areas may be visible due to the corrosive effect and they are cloverleaf shaped.
 Eventually the rings become unsupported in these areas, gas builds up on the front face and the ring is subject to collapse.

Emma Mersk

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Improved High Lift safety valve material



Materials for all parts must be non corrodible. Common materials are Bronze, Stainless steel or Monel metal, depending on the conditions of service. The valve chest is normally made of cast steel. 

Boiler Burner Refractories

Refractories

A material in solid form which is capable of maintaining its shape at high tempo (furnace tempo as high as 1650oC) have been recorded.

Purpose

                            i.  To protect blr casing from overheating and distortion and the possible resulting leakage of gasses into the machinery space.
                           ii.  To reduce heat loss and ensure acceptable cold faced temperature for operating personnel
                          iii.  To protect exposed parts of drum and headers which would otherwise become overheated. Some tubes are similarly protected.
                          iv.  Act as a heat reservoir.
                           v.  To be used to form baffles for protective purposes or for directing gas flow.

Properties

                            i.  Must have good insulating properties.
                           ii.  Must be able to withstand high tempo's
                          iii.  Must have the mechanical strength to resist the forces set up by the adjacent refractory.
                          iv.  Must be able to withstand vibration.
                           v.  Must be able to withstand the cutting and abrasive action of the flame and dust
                          vi.  Must be able to expand and contract without cracking Note: no one refractory can be used economically throughout the boiler

Types

                            i.  Acid materials- clay, silica, quartz , sandstone etc
                           ii.  Neutral materials-chromite, graphite, plumbago, alumina
                          iii.  Alkaline or base materials- lime, magnesia, zirconia

Forms

                            i.  Firebricks- these are made from natural clay containing alumina , silica and quartz. They are shaped into bricks and fired in a kiln

                           ii.  Monolithic refractories- These are supplied in the unfired state, installed in the boiler and fired in situ when the boiler is commissioned.

                          iii.  Mouldable refractory- This is used where direct exposure to radiant heat takes place. It must be pounded into place during installation . It is made from natural clay with added calcided fire clay which has been chrushed and graded.

                          iv.  Plastic chrome ore- This is bonded with clay and used for studded walls. It has little strength and hence stud provides the support.

                           v.  Castable refractory-This is placed over water walls and other parts of the boiler were it is protected from radiant heat . It is installed in a manner similar to concreteing in building


                          vi.  Insulating materials- Blocks, bricks , sheets and powder are usually second line refractories. I.E. Behind the furnace refractory which is exposed to the flame. Material; asbestos millboard, magnesia , calcined magnesia block, diatomite blocks, vermiculite etc. all having very low heat conductivity. 

Purpose of fitting a Deaerator

Purpose of fitting a Deaerator


There are four main purposes;

·         To act as a storage tank so as to maintain a level of water in the system

·         To keep a constant head on the feed system and in particularly the Feed pumps.

·         Allow for mechanical deaeration of the water


·         Act as a contact feed heater.