SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL E859A-100-E-23

VACUUM OIL DEHYDRATOR
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1 DEHYDRATION TECHNOLOGY

This proposal describes the equipment, which shall be supplied by ENERVAC for a system for
processing (dehydrating, de-aerating, purifying and filtering) lubricating fluids.

The vacuum dehydrator's principle function is the dehydration of oils. The operating principle is extremely
simple. Oil, at suitable operating temperature, is forced by atmospheric pressure into the vacuum
chamber, where due to the high vacuum maintained therein, water (free, emulsified and dissolved),
products of fuel dilution, dissolved air and gases, and other low range volatiles are boiled off; ie: vaporized
out of the oil, thereby purifying and conditioning it to safe operating standards. A cooling device of ample
capacity efficiently condenses the steam and vaporized contaminants, which are then ejected
automatically to waste. Additives and detergents are retained and continue to serve their original purpose
in the processed oil. No oil is lost in the processing.

The degree of dehydration is accomplished to virtually the zero point. The complete process is entirely
automatic, permitting the use of the vacuum dehydrator in a continuous operation or at timed intervals of
operation as desired with a minimum of personnel attendance. Varying water content, within reasonable
limits, presents no problems as the unit automatically re-circulates until all water is removed.

FILTRATION

SPECIAL CYLINDRICAL GLASS FIBER ACCELERATOR ELEMENTS, chemically
inert, are employed to serve a number of purposes;

First, due to the element's relatively large active area, it would produce a thin film of
oil subjected to the vacuum to create flash distillation of water and volatile
contaminants as the incoming oil floods them.

Second, their design is such that water in emulsion is coalesced and thereby the
incoming oil is dehydrated mechanically.

Third, due to the element's large area, separation of dissolved air and gases is tremendously accelerated,
and attendant foaming reduced to a minimum.

Fourth, the element acts as a micro filter for the oil to a degree where more than 99% of the original total
solid contaminants are removed.

The filter element is constructed of pre-densified fiberglass, and arranged for flow from inside to outside,
which retains all of the contaminants within the element, and prevents any dirt, etc. from further entering
the system.

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2 SCOPE

The scope of supply of this specification shall include the design, fabrication and factory testing of one (1)
ENERVAC Model Number E859A-100-E-23 Vacuum Oil Dehydrator, as shown schematically in Bulletin
5.10.000, and shall consist of the equipment and components as subsequently described.

The system, when received by the purchaser, shall provide a fully workable unit and shall perform in
accordance with this specification.

ENERVAC shall supply all necessary physical arrangements, mechanical, electrical connection, piping
schematic and all necessary data for use in the operation and maintenance of this system. Prior to
delivery of this system, ENERVAC shall provide three (3) copies of the instruction manual. One (1)
complete copy of the manual shall be included with the shipment. This manual shall contain:

Detailed Operating Instructions

Maintenance Information

Equipment drawings including Physical Arrangement, Electrical Diagram and Flow Diagram

A Recommended Spare Parts List

3 PERFORMANCE


Water Removal Table

Size

Type E, E/V, E/V1, & E/V2

Type V & V1

100

1.5 USgph (5.7 lph)

.50 USgph (1.9 lph)

200

3.0 USgph (11.4 lph)

1.0 USgph (3.8 lph)

400

6.0 USgph (22.7 lph)

1.7 USgph (6.4 lph)

600

8.0 USgph (30.3 lph)

2.25 USgph (8.5 lph)

900

11.0 USgph (41.6 lph)

3.0 USgph (11.4 lph)

1200

16.0 USgph (60.6 lph)

4.5 USgph (17.0 lph)

The ENERVAC Vacuum Oil Dehydrator will remove 100% of free and emulsified water and up to 80% of
dissolved water.

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Solid Contamination Removal - (With Optional Discharge Filter T1 or T2)

The Vacuum Oil Dehydrator shall utilize 3-micron absolute single length filter elements (beta
200
=3.0) as
per ANSI B93.31 multi-pass tests for solid contamination removal.

Total solid contamination level in the oil reservoir shall be maintained at an ISO 16/13 or SAE 4 or better.

4 POWER REQUIREMENTS

220 Volts, 3 Phase, 50 Hertz 9 kW Total Power. Water consumption: 3 gpm at 70
o
F & 30 psig.


5 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

The dehydrator system shall be approximately 32" (813 mm) Wide x 38" (965 mm) Long x 78" (1,981 mm)
High and shall weigh approximately 1,700 LBS. (773 kg).


6 DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS

The dehydrator system shall be fully assembled on a heavy-duty steel base, which shall be sufficiently
braced to minimize vibration. The system shall consist of the following components:


6.1 One (1) Strainer, complete with a 60 mesh basket.

6.2 One (1) 5.5 kW Electric Inlet Oil Heater. The heater shall contain one, 5.5 kW heater element,
which shall have a watt density not greater than 11 Watts/Sq. In. (1.7 Watts/cm
2
). The heater
shall be capable of increasing the oil temperature 45
o
F (25
o
C) in a single pass. The heater
elements shall be controlled in 1 bank by a contactor. Fuses shall be used for over current
protection of each bank of heater elements.

6.3 One (1) Digital Indicating Temperature Controller, which shall be used to control the electric
heating elements to maintain the desired oil temperature. The controller shall be panel mounted.
The temperature controller, on deviation from the set point, activates the heater contactors
through a series of time delay relays, which energize the required number of heating elements,
raising the oil temperature to the set point. The controller set point is adjustable by a single push
button, thereby changing the set point on all elements simultaneously.

The heater controller is designed to drop out the heating load on loss of power or vacuum. On
resumption of power or flow, the controller resumes function and begins to energize banks of
heating elements as required through the time delay relays.

The heater element banks are energized individually at timed intervals to prevent an overload on
the power supply to the system.

6.4 One (1) Dehydration Chamber. The illuminated chamber shall have a viewing port and a hinged
service door.

6.5 One (1) Float Actuated Level Control Valve. The valve is actuated by a float mechanism in the
dehydration chamber to maintain the desired oil level. The level control valve is fully modulating
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and will maintain an inlet flow equal to the capacity of the discharge pump.

6.6 One (1) water ejector with water cooled condenser. Water ejector creates vacuum required for
processing.

6.6.1 One (1) Centralized Gauge Panel consisting of the following gauges:

6.7 One (1) Vacuum Gauge to indicate the vacuum in the processing chamber.

6.9 One (1) Compound Gauge, which is used to monitor pressure drop across the dehydrator
accelerator elements, thus showing the need to replace the elements.

6.10 Two (2) Temperature Gauges, which are used to indicate the inlet and outlet temperatures of the
oil being processed.

6.11 One (1) Pressure Gauge, which is used to indicate the outlet oil pressure.

6.12 One (1) Solenoid Operated Valve to break vacuum on high oil level. The High Level Switch shall
operate the valve. The vacuum pump shall be stopped on appearance of, or persistent high-level
condition.

6.13 One (1) Dehydration Header, which shall contain chemically inert accelerator elements.

6.14 One (1) High Level Detector. This level switch shall stop the vacuum pump to prevent flooding
and is a back up for the flow control valve Float Actuated Level Control Valve.

6.15 One (1) Low Level Switch shall be interlocked with the discharge pump to prevent it from
operating unless sufficient oil head is present.

6.16 One (1) Positive Displacement Discharge Pump, with mechanical seals. The pump shall have a
rating of 100 GPH (378 litres/hour) and shall be belt driven by a 1/2 HP (0.375 kW), 1150 RPM,
TEFC electric motor.

6.17 Two (2) Inline Relief Valves.

6.18 One (1) Temperature Controlled Educated Valve 1/2 inch N.P.T. to monitor the dryness of the oil.

6.19 All necessary pressure gauges and valves as shown on the Flow Diagram shall be provided to
complete the system. Suitable flexible connections shall also be provided in the piping to
minimize vibration.

6.20.1 A NEMA 4 Control Cabinet shall be provided, which shall contain all necessary control items
required for the system. All motors shall be provided with magnetic starters for full voltage,
across-the-line starting. Each motor shall have sufficient overload protection. Fuses shall be
provided with each motor starter. Also fuses shall be provided with each contactor for heater
banks for over current protection.

6.21 The following instruments shall be mounted on the control box:

Oil Temperature Controller

All other gauges shall be panel mounted on a separate panel.
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6.22 The following conditions shall have visual alarms:

High Level

6.23 Electrical System

All components shall be suitable for 220 Volt, 3 Phase, 50 Hertz power supply. One (1) dry-type
350 VA transformer shall be supplied for control circuits.

6.24 Piping

All piping shall be carbon steel, sized for the designed flow, braced and supported to prevent
vibration. Piping will be welded construction when possible, to minimize leaks. Special vacuum
tight welded 'O' ring unions and pipe flanges shall be provided to allow removal of components for
maintenance, when necessary.


7 VACUUM MODEL OPTIONS - E, V, V1, E/V, E/V1, E/V2, A/V2 - (OPTION E IS INCLUDED)

Option E - Water Ejector
Option V - Vacuum Pump Only (Vane Type)
Option V1 - Liquid Ring Vacuum Pump Only
Option E/V - Vacuum Pump (Vane Type) complete with water Cooled Condenser
Option E/V1 - Liquid Ring Vacuum Pump complete with Water Cooled Condenser
Option E/V2 - Same as E/V1 except it is complete with Closed Loop Cooling System
Option A/V2 - Same as E/V2 except it is complete with Air Cooled Condenser


8 OPTIONAL VOLTAGE

Option 23 is included, 220 Volt, 3 Phase, 50 Hertz power supply.


9 DISCHARGE FILTER - OPTION 'T1' - (NOT INCLUDED)

One (1) ENERVAC Model E858A-1-EP-718-5A Oil Filter can be installed after the outlet pump.

The Afterfilter is furnished with replaceable pleated paper elements with a micron selectivity of 5 microns
and a filtration efficiency of 98%. Standard filter units are of steel construction and complete with manual
drain valve and pressure gauges to monitor differential pressure.
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10 DISCHARGE FILTER (OTHER THAN ENERVAC ) - OPTION 'T2' - (NOT INCLUDED)

One (1) Vickers Series L0411Oil Filter can be installed after the outlet pump. Filter is c/w dirty filter
pressure switch and indicating light on panel is provided. This filter shall utilize a 3-micron absolute single
length filter element (beta
200
=3.0) as per ANSI B93.31 multi-pass tests for solid contamination removal.


11 CASTERS - OPTION 'C' - (NOT INCLUDED)

Unit may be mounted on casters for in-plant mobility. Wheels would be 6" diameter polyolefin, 2 swivel, 2
stationary.


12 VITON GASKETS - OPTION 'Z' - (NOT INCLUDED)

Viton gaskets and seals can be incorporated in the Vacuum Oil Dehydrator replacing Buna-N material.


13 NEMA 7 (EXPLOSION PROOF) CONTROLS - OPTION '7' - (SEE QUOTATION)

NEMA 7 Controls can be incorporated in the Vacuum Oil Dehydrator replacing the standard NEMA 4
controls.

14 FOAM CONTROL - OPTION 'F' - (NOT INCLUDED)

An optional Foam Controller can be incorporated into the controls of the Vacuum Oil Dehydrator. This
device will sense any foaming of the oil in the processing chamber and will automatically stop the vacuum
pump (if used). It also will automatically energize the vacuum break solenoid valve, which will raise the
internal pressure in the chamber, collapsing the foaming.

15 AUTO INLET VALVE - OPTION 'N' - (NOT INCLUDED)

An optional Inlet Solenoid Valve to control the input of oil into the Vacuum Oil Dehydrator can be included.

16 CONDENSATE DRAIN POT - OPTION 'Y1' & 'Y2' - (NOT INCLUDED)

An optional Condensate Drain Pot used to collect condensates during processing can be installed after the
condenser unit. This pot can either be manually drained (Option 'Y1') or automatically drained (Option
'Y2').

17 SPECIAL OPTIONS - OPTION 'X' - (NOT INCLUDED)