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1. About FLP Hot Air LPG Sealing System
The FLP Hot Air LPG Sealing Machine with two guns, is designed to seal 700
cyl/hour maximum at a conveyor speed 14 - 16m/min.. The system is capable of sealing
LPG cylinders of 14.2/19 kg without any change in settings in “Mix and Match” fashion.
The LPG bottles of various standard sizes can be mixed and matched in any combination.
The control system is Electro-pneumatic, which provides a high degree of safety as
required in a Group IIA hazardous area like LPG bottling plants. This machine is capable
of running in automatic mode without any human intervention.
The use of an automatic reset counter compensates the transition time taken by the
four cylinders to cross a particular point. Further, it ensures that the same cylinders that
have been sealed are not repeatedly sealed due to congestion down stream.
FLP Hot Air Chamber housed with 3 x 2.2 KW/230V single-phase, finned disc
heater elements connected in star fashion to give uniform and balanced 3-phase electrical
load, supply the hot air for sealing. A temperature controller is provided to control the
temperature through a RTD probe that ensures positive control and energy saving
(by switching off heater when set points are reached). The hot air chamber is of double
walled construction with a rigid stainless steel inner core and an outer sheet steel powder
coated cover with special grade ceramic wool for thermal insulation packed in between.
A redundant thermostat is also placed inside for safety reasons.
The FLP electrical control panel is equipped with instrumentation and control
accessories to monitor and control the heaters. The panel design is explosion proof Exd-
IIB as per IS /IEC 60079-1 2007 and protection class IP-65 as per IS /IEC 60529-0 2001
This system is also provided with FLP intrinsically safe hooter for audio warnings in
conjunction with visual warnings on the panel. The entire pneumatics is placed inside a
separate pneumatic panel which also has a totalizing counter.
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2. LPG Hot Air Sealing System Specifications
2.1 PNEUMATIC SPECIFICATIONS
5 MEDIUM
CAUTION:
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2.2 Electrical Specification
1. CONTROL SYSTEM - CLOSED LOOP
REGULATED TO ±5%
HEATER-3 Nos.
300x300x175-TERMINAL CHAMBER
CAUTION: *
* Indicates minimum parameters of site condition to be provided by user. User to provide
4C x 6Sq.mm PVCAPVC copper cable & 6 sqmm earth wire (copper) at a point close to
place of operation.
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3. Bill of Materials (Supplied with system)
1) SELF-STANDING FRAMEWORK OF MS ANGLE / CHANNEL.
TO BE PROVIDED BY USER:
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4. 1.FLP Control Panel
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4.2 Overview of Controls and Indications
I. CONTROL PUSH BUTTONS/SWITCHES
PB1 - CYCLE START - GREEN
PB2 - CYCLE STOP - RED
PB3 - ALARM ACKKNOWLEDGE - BLUE
PB4 - ALARM RESET - YELLOW
PB5 - TEST P.B - BLACK
PB6 - EMERGENCY STOP - RED (STAY PUT)
ELCB - POWER ON SELECTOR SWITCH
MCB- CIRCUIT BREAKER
ASS - AMMETER SELECTOR SWITCH
SS - AUTO/SEMIAUTO SELECTION SWITCH
II. INDICATORS
IL1 - POWER ON - GREEN
IL2 - SYSTEM READY TO START - YELLOW
IL3 - HEATER ON - YELLOW
IL4 - HEATER READY - GREEN
IL5 - NORMAL - GREEN
IL6 - PRESSURE LOW - RED
IL7 - HEATER OVER LOAD - RED
IL8 - CYCLE OFF - RED
IL9 - EMERGENCY - RED
IL10 - GROUP-1 - -YELLOW
V. OTHER COMPONENTS
- COUNTER FOR CYLINDER COUNT
− TIMER - SEALING TIME ADJUSTMENTS
− LIMIT SWITCHES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FOR SEQUENCE
COUNT
− TOTALISING COUNTER
− RTD PROBE
− THERMOSTAT FOR REDUNDANCY
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5. Space Requirement & Foundation Details
EQUIPMENT BOUNDARY
CLEAR ZONE BOUNDARY
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5.1. Erection & Commissioning at Site
Facilities to be arranged by the USER
Locate along the conveyor at a suitable clear zone as shown in the above referred
Drawing, which is least sensitive to clogging / jamming to mount the Machine.
B. Civil Works
Foundation with 8 Nos. of foundation Bolts (M16) at the conveyor level as shown
in the Drawing. If conveyor is at raised height suitable brickwork or C channel
framework to be provided.
Electrical Power Supply 3 Phase with neutral and earthing, (4 core 6 sq. mm
armored copper cable atleast 1.5 Mts. long above the ground level, upto the point
of placement of the Machine. Backup fuse in MCC room to be provided.
Suitably regulated Compressed Air Supply through a ¾” pipe with a ball valve at
the point of installation as follows.
1. Instrument Grade Clean , Dry ,Unlubricated, Oil free Compressed air suitably
Regulated to a constant Pressure of 5 Bar ( + 10% during operation ) for
supply to Pneumatic Panel @ 200 Lit / Min.
And
2. Normal Grade or Instrument Grade Clean ,Oil free Compressed air suitably
Regulated to a constant Pressure of 4 Bar ( + 10% during operation ) for
supply to Hot Air Chamber @ 400 Lit / Min.
3. One filter regulator with3/8” BSP port and a pressure gauge. (0 – 10 bar)
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6. Principle of Operation
6.1 START UP
The start-up procedure is simple.
The following may please be ensured before every start-up.
- Adequate Air supply at constant pressure of 5 Bar
- ELCB in OFF Position
- Ensure 3 Phase + Neutral Power supply to the system.
- Remove Clamps if any used to secure the guns in the top position
during pneumatic Power OFF / Maintenance
- Check gaskets, glands and FLP gaps
If the Hooter goes on as soon as power is switched ON, Press "alarm acknowledge" push
button. (PB 3-Blue) and check start up Conditions once again.
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6.2 Getting Started-Step by Step
1) Ensure air supply to system is ‘ON’ and available in sufficient quantity and quality.
2) Set the pressure to 5-bar supply to pneumatic panel and 4 bar supply to hot air
chamber (drain water [if any] from filter bowl).
Power ‘ON’ – IL 1
Normal – IL 5
Heater ‘ON’ – IL 3
During this period Warm-up Booster will start `ON’ automatically and warm up the
guns. Now the temperature will start rising and will reach minimum set point 1
temperature (for settings refer annexure 14.4)
The Temperature controller automatically maintains the temperature of the Hot Air
Chamber within the set values by going ON & OFF. When temperature inside the
chamber falls below, set point 2 (for settings refer annexure 14.4) the heater will
automatically Switch ON.
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9) The "CYCLE OFF"(IL8-Red) Indicator & "SYSTEM READY TO START"
(IL2-Yellow) indicator will go OFF.
GROUP 1 action takes place ("GROUP 1" Indicator is ON: IL10 -Yellow)
11) Now the machine will operate automatically unattended, as long as needed.
12) When machine is not needed, follow the SHUT DOWN procedure.
CAUTION:
Any Air leak of significant amount will result in the Guns descending slowly, if not
locked.
Ensure Air supply when conveyor is ON.
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7. Shut Down Procedure
7.1 Emergency Stop Condition
At any instant when “Emergency” Stop button is depressed, the emergency condition
is activated. An automatic sequence of actions, as listed below is executed.
In case of an EMERGENCY, safety of the operator and the equipment has been
envisaged as follows (considering that the conveyor ON / OFF is out of the system
Control)
Audio alarms
• Horn through Hooter
Clear all LPG cylinders from inside the frame and clear LPG cylinders from the Conveyor
1.5 m on either side of the Machine.
Repair damages, if any.
Reset Emergency Push Button (twist to unlock)
Actions
1. Immediate
EMERGENCY indication – OFF
Ready for start
2. Sequence
Normal cycle begins with “START CYCLE” signal
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7.3 Normal Shut Down
1. In case of normal shut down, press the Stop Button (PB2) and wait until the system
comes to a halt.
2. The Machine completes the Current Sealing Cycle and will stop sealing further.
The gates open, the Guns go up and any LPG cylinder that eventually passes
through will go unsealed (BY PASS).
4. Secure the Guns in place at the top by clamps, before Switching OFF air Supply.
CAUTION: Any Air leak of significant amount will result in the Guns descending slowly.
This will lead to the pneumatic cylinders getting damaged if conveyor is ON.
(Ensure Air supply when conveyor is ON). Hence, the guns have to be locked
in place. .
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8. Temperature Control Block Diagram
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11. Preventive Maintenance
Ensure that the air supply is clean, DRY, filtered and unlubricated
Drain water collected in the pneumatic system TWICE DAILY or more times, if needed.
Always maintain the air pressure at 5 Bar (Min) for Pneumatic Panel and at 4 Bar
Lubricate all Mechanical moving parts every week with appropriate grease.
Tighten all Bolts and Nuts especially in the gates and limit switches and frames weekly.
Do not keep the Sealing machine in ON condition, when sealing is not required.
While Switching ON/OFF the conveyor, always ensure that the front gate is in open
Check for ball valve operation and leaks once every week.
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12. Trouble Shooting
Caution:
Isolate supply elsewhere, before attending maintenance.
Before attending pneumatic problems secure the guns and close the Air
supply.
S. N O P RO B L E M S
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
1. M C C B T R I P P E D. Check for loose electrical connection.
Check whether Earthing is proper
2. T E M P E R AT U R E C O N T RO L L E R Check for loose connection in RTD probe.
S H OW IN G E R RO N E O U S Replace RTD if the Terminals are found open.
READING
10. P N E U M AT I C BA L L VA LV E N O T Check whether control air input to ball valve is present, when
O P E R AT I N G the cylinder starts downward stroke.
Check whether there is any sharp bends in the
Flexible control input tube.
11. GUN NOT SITTING ON THE LPG Check for proper alignment of the cylinders.
CYLINDERS Lubricate the centralising unit.
Adjust the bolt and nut located in the centralising unit till
proper alignment is obtained.
12. HOT AIR GETTING RELEASED Check for seal condition in ball valve and change if required.
C O N T I N U O U S LY Check for actuator action with respect to signal air.
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13. Caution Notice
Isolate supply elsewhere before opening as the panel is located in
group IIA, hazardous area.
Ensure air supply to the machine when conveyor is "ON" & secure
the guns in place at the top by clamps before switching "OFF" air
supply.
Maintain supply air pressure at 5 bar (MIN) for Panel and at 4 bar
(MAX) for Hot Air Chamber flow quantity as indicated, so that the
pressure drop during operation is not more than 0.5 bar.
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14.1 Spares List
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14.2. Lubricant for Pneumatics
The following oils are recommended for use in the Lubricator
(a) BP Energol 32
(b) ESSO Nuto 32
(c) Mobil DTE 24
(d) Shell Hydol 32
(e) Servo Spin 32
(f) Hi - Spin 32
[or]
(g) Any brand of BASE MINERAL OIL (Without Additives) conforming to ISO-VG32.
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14.3 Commissioning Report for Hot Air Sealing System
Customer Copy
1 Product type/Cat. Code. TWO GUN - HS02
Serial No.
Commissioned ON
2 Name of the organization.
3 Address of site.
Phone No(Code):
Fax No:
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Notes
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14.4 Commissioning Report for Hot Air Sealing System
Baliga Copy
Phone No(Code):
Fax No:
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Notes
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