Ion Science Hydrosteel 7000 - Manual (Page 11)

Hydrosteel 7000 MANUAL Ion Science Ltd
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Installation
The following sequence of installation steps are recommended.
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HY7K probe site identification
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HY7K analyser site identification
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Power and signal requirements.
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Cable requirements
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Remove cladding and insulation
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Preparation of test site
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HY7K probe installation
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Thermocouple installation
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Re-insulation and cladding
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Installation of sample conduit
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Mounting of Hydrosteel 7000 analyser
See installation summary drawing for an overview of requirements.
The Commissioning section addresses the following items required to complete the installation:
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Attachment of the sample conduit to the analyser
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Connection of electrical connection to HY7K
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Inspection of the installed equipment
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Start up, Set up and operation test
HY7K probe site identification
Suitable sites for Hydrosteel 7000 flux monitoring are primarily identified by the benefits conferred by
measuring flux at the specific location of interest, as further identified in the Hydrosteel Applications Manual,
available from Ion Science Ltd. Frequently, the value of flux measurement at a particular site is confirmed by
routine spot flux measurement with the Hydrosteel 6000 spot flux analyser. Probe compatibility with surface
steel geometry and temperature is defined in the Technical Specifications. The user is also invited to
consider the ease of installation at prospective test sites, and their proximity to sites appropriate for
Hydrosteel 7000 analyser location, see addressed points below.
Caution:
The weather resistance of the Hydrosteel system is dependant on the probe installation. The probe must be
sheltered from water and dust ingress as this will block sample flow and prevent operation. This may be
done by applying insulation and cladding, and/or a suitable shelter as appropriate. Water running down the
outside of the pipes must be considered, especially if the probe is situated on the underside of equipment. It
is important to shield from water access even on hot pipes as in heavy weather conditions the water will
evaporate to form steam which will condense in the sample tube and instrument.
The probe is fixed to the test site by one of the following methods. The appropriate fixing method should be
identified in advance of installation to ensure correct planning of provisions for installation:
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Jubilee® clips - to pipes or vessels of minimum 2” (using the AT-S probe)
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Banding - to pipes or vessels of 4 to 32” diameter
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Magnetic attachment - to pipes or vessels of greater than 32” diameter. Maximum
temperature tolerance is 800
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F 426
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C
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Stand - for large diameter, very high temperature equipment
HY7K analyser site identification
The Hydrosteel 7000 probe must be installed within reach of the probe, employing the 10m (32ft) long
sample conduit provided. Allowance should be made for securing the conduit between the probe and
analyser to cable trains or other suitable support means.
The Hydrosteel 7000 is housed in a tough glass reinforced polyester enclosure. The lid, RS232 connector,
cable glands and all fittings provide IP66 protection. The unit may be installed in any location provided
environmental limits defined in Technical Specifications, are not exceeded.The ideal location for the HY7K
should be accessible without scaffolding. So that it may be accessed for data downloads and servicing.