Instruction

book

Pressure Drop Indicator

Type ICF30-EL5

Model
ICF30-EL5
Book N°: 1809021-20

ENGLISH
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in
this publication is correct and fully up-to-date, Alfa Laval reserve the right to
make changes at any time without prior notice.

Any comments regarding possible errors and omissions or suggestions for

improvement of this publication would be gratefully appriciated.

Copies of this publication can be ordered from your local Alfa Laval company.

Published by : Alfa Laval Moatti snc ®

Z.I.DU CHENE SORCIER BP 56
F-78340 LES CLAYES-SOUS-BOIS
France
Fax : +33 1.30.81.81.70
Phone : +33.1.30.81.81.81
Edition 1
Printed : June 1999

© Copyright Alfa Laval Moatti snc ® 1999. Printed in France

 SUMMARY
1. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................2
1.1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................2
1.2. WARNING SIGNS AND LABELS..................................................2
1.3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS..........................3
1.4. WORKING PRACTICES................................................................4
1.5. WARRANTY ..................................................................................4
1.6. ALFA LAVAL SERVICE AND SUPPORT .....................................4
2. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION........................................................................5
2.1. FUNCTIONS OF THE INDICATOR ...............................................5
2.2. DESIGN .........................................................................................5
2.3. OPERATING DESCRIPTION ........................................................6
2.3.1. description..............................................................................6
2.3.2. Normal pressure drop - ?P Norm .........................................7
2.3.3. Alarm pressure drop ?P-Alarm.............................................7
3. OPERATION CHECKS ..............................................................................8
3.1. START-UP.....................................................................................8
4. MAINTENANCE .........................................................................................9
4.1. TOOLS AND SPARES REQUIRED ..............................................9
4.2. DISASSEMBLY .............................................................................9
4.3. ASSEMBLY .................................................................................12
4.4. AFTER MAINTENANCE CHECKS..............................................14
5. SPARE PARTS ........................................................................................15
5.1. PARTS LIST AND EXPLODED VIEW.........................................15
5.2. DIAPHRAGM SERVICING KIT....................................................16
5.2.1. Nitril Art.N° 1800-08988........................................................16
5.2.2. Viton Art.N° 1800-08978.......................................................16
5.3. COMPLETE PRESSURE DROP INDICATOR ............................16
5.3.1. With viton diaphragm ..........................................................16
6. TECHNICAL DATA ..................................................................................17
6.1. DIMENSIONED DRAWINGS.......................................................17
6.2. TECHNICAL DATA & SPECIFICATIONS ...................................17
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Pay attention to the safety instructions in this booklet

Below three different types of instructions used in the text are

displayed.

DANGER
! This type of safety instruction is used where there is a
grave danger of injury to persons and/or serious
damage to the equipment or the environment.

WARNING :
! This type of safety instruction is used where there is a
danger of injury to persons and/or damage to the
equipment or the environment.

CAUTION :
!
This type of safety instruction is used where danger of
injury to persons and/or damage to the equipment or the
environment, can occur if the instruction is not followed.
• On the following pages you will find :
- Warning signs and labels. The illustration shows where to find
them on the equipment.
- Safety precautions and instructions, which contain important
information concerning safety.

1.2. WARNING SIGNS AND LABELS

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAN

CAUSE ACCIDENTS RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY TO
PERSONS AND DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT.

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 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

Incorrect installation, operation and maintenance, or use of non

original spare parts, can cause a breakdown of the equipment.

Personnel installing, operating or performing service must have

proper knowledge and skill for their task. It is essential to read,
understand and follow the instructions in this manual.

• Always follow safety regulations, local or general, concerning

lifting devices, electrical equipment, pressure vessels,
inflammable, toxic or corrosive process media, etc.

• Always follow Alfa Laval's specifications concerning checking

and maintenance intervals.

• Always follow stated values for process parameters.

• Always use ear-protection when working in noisy environments.

• Never use the filter for filtering other liquids or liquids with other
characteristics than originally specified. If your requirements
change, always consult your Alfa Laval representative before
any changes are made.

• A filter has a maximum and minimum safe operating limits

concerning temperature, pressure, flow, etc. (see chapter
technical data technical data). Operating above or below these
limits may be potentially dangerous.

• Be careful when working near pipes, valves, heaters, or motors.

If you come in contact with hot liquids, hot surfaces or steam
you may experience severe burns.

• Never neglect alarms. they indicate a faultly condition. The

cause of the alarm must be found and corrected before restart.

IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN ABOUT ANY POINT, CONTACT

YOUR ALFA LAVAL REPRESENTATIVE

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GENERAL INFORMATION

1.4. WORKING PRACTICES

Good working practices help to avoid unnecessary damage to

equipment or injury to personnel and can prolong the working life of
the filter. The following points will contribute towards this :

1. Never leave the equipment in a potentially dangerous state.

2. Only use the correct tools for the job in hand.

3. Remove all personal jewellery when working on the filter.

1.5. WARRANTY

! CAUTION :

The warranty covering the equipment will be invalid in

the event of damage caused by unspecified working
practices and/or failure to observe the correct specified
procedures.

In addition, any relevant classification society or local authority

regulations must be followed.

1.6. ALFA LAVAL SERVICE AND SUPPORT

A list of Alfa Laval representatives can be found in the appendix at

the end of this book.

The support available from each Alfa Laval representative varies

according to location and size. The following is a list of all types of
support that may be provided :

1. Technical advice
2. Spare parts
3. On-board service
4. Repair shop

If there is anything in this manual about which you are uncertain,

please contact :

Alfa Laval Moatti snc.

B.P. 56
F-78340 Les Clayes Sous Bois
France

Telephone +33 1 30 81 81 81
Telefax +33 1 30 81 81 70

Ou your local Alfa Laval representative.

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 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
2. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION 2.1. FUNCTIONS OF THE INDICATOR

1. Indicates the pressure drop across the filter

(P1-P2)
2. Gives an alarm if the pressure drop across the
filter for any reason reaches a critical value,
BEFORE the filter may clogg.

1AA-006/2GR-031
2.2. DESIGN
The pressure drop indicator (44) is provided with
visual and electrical signals.
It consists of the following components :
C Window
D Connecting flange for filter inlet
E Connecting flange for filter outlet
F Assembling rods
G Piston
H Diaphragm (Flexible seal))
K Calibrated spring
L Magnetic inner ring
M Magnetic outer ring
N Electrical connector
P Probe with flexible strip switch

H G K

D P

F M L C E
PDI1

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FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
2.3. OPERATING DESCRIPTION
2.3.1. description
44 1. The pressure drop indicator (44) is fed with oil
through the pipes A and B.

B The pipe A leads into the system at filter inlet

(P1 pressure).
The pipe B leads into the system at filter outlet
(P2 pressure).
A

44

A
1AA-006/2GR-031

2. Chamber R is under pressure P1, and chamber

S is under pressure P2. The tightness between
both chambers is ensured by the diaphragm H.
Under the action of the differential pressure P1-
P2 and of the spring K, the piston G moves
from its initial position, proportionally to P1-P2.
The outer magnetic ring M is drawn by the inner
magnetic ring L. As the right hand half (see the
view) of the window C is transparent, the
movement of the magnetic ring M is visible
(Especially as it is of red color).

H S K

A M L G C B

P1 P2
PDI2

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 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
2.3.2. Normal pressure drop - ?P Norm
With the Alfa Laval Moatti filter, which is
continuously backflushed, the pressure drop P1-
P2 stay constant during normal operation.
That constant pressure drop may vary from 0.2 to
0.7 bar according to the installation.

2.3.3. Alarm pressure drop ?P-Alarm

If for any reason the filter starts to clogg, the
pressure drop increases.
In order to prevent that the filter will get completely
clogged, causing low pressure alarm at the
engine, preventive measurements have to be
taken.
Therefore the pressure drop indicator is equiped
with an alarm device with a preset ?P-alarm value.
That value, from 0.8 to 1 bar, is preset in the
factory by selection of the spring K. If the pressure
drop reaches the preset value, the piston G and
the magnetic ring L reach their end position on the
right hand side (see below). Hereby the magnetic
ring L attracts the flexible strip T and switches the
electric contact which triggles a remote signal.
The operator can now take preventive actions, see
chapter trouble shooting into the corresponding
filter instruction manual.

L G

P1 P2
PDI3

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OPERATION
3. OPERATION CHECKS
3.1. START-UP
1. Start-up the filter (see the corresponding filter
X instruction book for procedure).
2. Check that filter outlet pressure P2 is correct.
3. The pressure drop indicator should indicate a
value close to the one previously noted as ?P
ref.
4. Close the isolating cock (B) on the filter outlet
B side.
5. Slighly unscrew the coupling (x) on the filter
X outlet side.

WARNING
1AA-006/2GR-031 ! Slighly unscrew the coupling with
precautions, and prevent from
eventual oil projections. Use
10 protective glasses and gloves.

6. The magnetic ring (10) should move into the

window until it reaches the alarm value.
7. Check that the electrical alarm occured.
8. Secure the coupling (x).
9. Open the isolating (B) on the outlet. The
magnetic ring should go back to its initial
position.
10.If the pressure drop indicator does not work
properly, it will be necessary to open and
X maintain it.

1XX-001

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 MAINTENANCE
4. MAINTENANCE 4.1. TOOLS AND SPARES REQUIRED
- Set of gaskets for pressure drop indicator (see
section 5.2)
- Set of metric spanner
- Wooden base, bench
- Mallet
- Grease (for lubrication of gaskets and O-rings)
- Cleaning tray
- Cleaning solvent (diesel oil)
- Compressed air
- Protective clothing

4.2. DISASSEMBLY
3. Close the isolating cocks (A) and (B), situated
on the inlet and outlet filter bodies.
4. Unscrew the couplings (x) of the indicator.
X

WARNING
! Slighly unscrew the coupling with
B precautions, and prevent from
eventual oil projections. Use
protective glasses and gloves.
X

A 5. Remove the couplings (x).

6. Disassemble the indicator from its support
1AA-006/2GR-031
(screws situated on the backside of the
indicator)
On a wooden bench, with the indicator installed
20 verticaly :
20 7. Unscrew and remove the 4 rods (20) with
21 washers (21) and remove them.
8. Remove the inlet connecting flange (1)
21

INDICAT1

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MAINTENANCE
9 9. Remove the intermediate ring (3), then the
diaphragm (9) and the gasket (6).
3

INDICAT3

10.Remove the window (5) together with the flat

4
gaskets (4)

INDICAT4

11.Lift out the cylinder (8) with the magnetic ring

8 (10)

10

INDICAT5

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 MAINTENANCE
12.Remove the piston (12), the springs (19), the
spring spacer (16), the spring guide (17) and
12 the trimming washers (18).

19

16
! Caution
The pressure drop indicator is preset
19 in the factory by the trimming
18 washers (18). Changing or forgotting
17 one or all of the trimming washers
and or the springs will give unvalid
values of the pressure drop, and will
change the alarm value.

INDICAT6

13.Remove the gasket (7)

7

INDICA6B

14.Clean all the componets with diesel oil.

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MAINTENANCE
4.3. ASSEMBLY
7 2 1. Place the outlet connecting flange (2) on the
wooden bench.
2. Install a new gasket (7) on the flange (2) and
lubricate it with grease.

INDICA6B

3. Install the trimming washers (18) on the guide

(15), then the spring guide (17), one spring (19)
12 the spring spacer (16) then the second spring
(19).
19 4. Place the piston (12) over the spring.

18
16
19 ! Caution
The locator on the piston must face
17 the hole situated 45° from axis, not
on the one facing the outlet
connection.

locator

hole

INDICAT6 / INDICA6C

5. Insert the magnetic ring (10) on the cylinder (8)

8

!
10
shoulder Caution
Magnetic
side Take care to place the magnetic side
of the ring opposite from the shoulder
of the cylinder, otherwise the visual
12 indication of the pressure drop will be
wrong.
2
6. Introduce the cylinder (8) together with its
magnetic ring over the piston (12), into the
outlet connecting flange (2).
7. Check that the piston (12) together with the
magnetic ring (10) can move easily, by pushing
INDICAT5 the piston. The piston should go back to its
initial position, pushed by the action of the
springs.

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 MAINTENANCE
8. Install a flat gasket (4) on the outlet connecting
4
flange (2).

5 9. Insert the window (5), then the flat gasket (4).

transparency
side
4
! Caution
The transparency part of the window
must be on the outlet connecting
flange (2) side.

INDICAT4

10.Install a gasket (6) into the intermediate ring (3)

9 and lubricate it.
inscription A 11.Insert the intermediate ring on the cylinder (8),
3 the reaming (A) upward.
6 12 12.Mount a new diaphragm (9) on the piston (12).
8

! Caution
Mount the diaphragm according to
the picture, the inscription facing the
piston (12).

INDICAT3

20 13.Install the inlet connecting flange (1) and insert

the rods (20) and washers (21). Do not tighten
20 the rods.
21
14.Put the pressure drop indicator on the wooden
bench, to align the inlet (2) and the outlet (1)
21 connecting flanges, then tighten the rods (20).

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MAINTENANCE
15.Install the pressure drop indicator back on its
support .
16.Place the coupling (x) on the indicator and
X secure them.
17.Open the isolating cocks (A) and (B) situated
on the filter body.

A
1AA-006/2GR-031

4.4. AFTER MAINTENANCE CHECKS

1. Start-up the filter (see corresponding instruction
book for procedure).
10 2. Check that the filter outlet pressure is correct.
The value red on the pressure drop indicator
should be close to the one previously noted as
?P ref.
3. Close the isolating cock (B) on the filter outlet
side.
4. Slighly unscrew the coupling (x) located on the
outlet filter side.

! Caution
Slighly unscrew the coupling with
X
precautions, and prevent from
eventual oil projections. Use
protective glasses and gloves.

5. The magnetic ring (10) should move into the

1XX-001 window until it reaches the alarm level.
6. Check that the electric alarm signal is correct.
7. Tighten the coupling (x) on the outlet filter side.
8. Open the isolating cock (B) on the outlet filter
side. The magnetic ring should move back to its
initial position.
9. If the pressure drop indicator does not work
properly, it will be necessary to disassemble it
again and to check the components.

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 SPARE PARTS
5. SPARE PARTS
5.1. PARTS LIST AND EXPLODED VIEW
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20 21 1 9 6 3 4 12 8 5 10 16 19 4 15 17 18

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2
AVF

INDICAT7

Rep. Art N° Designation Material Qty

1 - Inlet connecting flange Bronze 1
2 - Outlet connecting flange Bronze 1
3 - Intermediate ring Brass 1
4 see 5.2 Flat gasket Perbunan 2
5 1800-08966 Window Plexiglas 1
6 See 5.2 Gasket see 5.2 1
7 See 5.2 Gasket See 5.2 1
8 - Cylinder Brass 1
9 See 5.2 Diaphragm See 5.2 1
10 1800-08990 Magnetic ring 1
12 - Piston Brass 1
15 - Guide Steel 1
16 - Spring spacer Brass 1
17 - Spring guide Steel 1
18 - Trimming washer Brass 1
19 - Spring Steel 2
20 - Rod Steel 4
21 - Washer Steel 4
22,23,25 - Electric contact assy - 1
,26,27
24 1800-08979 Electric Connector 1
1800-06275 Standard
28 Cable gland - 1
1800-06276 Special

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SPARE PARTS
5.2. DIAPHRAGM SERVICING KIT
5.2.1. Nitril Art.N° 1800-08988

Rep. Art N° Designation Material Qty

4 1800-05510 Flat gasket Perbunan 2
6 1800-05516 Gasket Nitril 1
7 1800-05515 Gasket Nitril 1
9 1800-05514 Diaphragm Nitril 1

Note : For lubricating oil applications (temperatures <110°C) and diesel oil – Fuel oil forbidden -

5.2.2. Viton Art.N° 1800-08978

Rep. Art N° Designation Material Qty

4 1800-05510 Flat gasket Perbunan 2
6 1800-05512 Gasket Viton 1
7 1800-05511 Gasket Viton 1
9 1800-05513 Diaphragm Viton 1

Note : For all applications, lube and fuel oil (Our lube oil and fuel oil filters are equiped, as standard, with
viton gaskets and diaphragm)

5.3. COMPLETE PRESSURE DROP INDICATOR

5.3.1. With viton diaphragm

Rep. Art N° Désignation Seuil d'alarme Remarques

1800-08986 0.8 bar Standard, Fuel and lube oil
1800-08991 0.9 bar Standard, crosshead engines
44 Pressure drop indicator
1800-08975 1 bar Special
1800-08971 1.2 bar Special

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 TECHNICAL DATA
6. TECHNICAL DATA
6.1. DIMENSIONED DRAWINGS

108
101.5

106.5
76

Raccordement après filtre M10x100

88

76
2M8 prof 12 pour fixation Filter outpout connection M10x100
For fixation 2 M8 depth12

Raccordement avant filtre M10x100

Filter inpout connection M10x100
25
50

25

50

6.2. TECHNICAL DATA & SPECIFICATIONS

ELECTRICAL DATA

Breaking capacity............................................... 10 W
Max. working voltage ........................................ 250 V
Min.break down voltage .................................. 1000 V
Max. current rating ............................................. 0,5 A
Conact quantity .........................................................3
Normaly closed .................................... C1+C3
Normaly open ...................................... C2+C3
Common ..................................................... C3
Cross sectional area of the wires :
1.34 mm² for Ø 2 mm contacts
3.39 mm² for Ø 3 mm contacts

RATING

Max. pressure .................................................. 50 bar

Max. temperature .............................................160° C

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TECHNICAL DATA

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