Any suggestions by Seller or Seller’s agents regarding use, application or suitability of the products shall not be construed as an express warranty unless confi rmed to be such in writing by Seller. VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
Equipment Identification Numbers: Vilter Order Number: _______________________Compressor Serial Number: _________________ Vilter Order Number: _______________________Compressor Serial Number: _________________ Vilter Order Number: _______________________Compressor Serial Number: _________________ Vilter Order Number: _______________________Compressor Serial Number: _________________ VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
NOTE - Notes are shown when there are additional infor- mation pertaining to the instructions explained. 1 – 1 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
GL = Glycol HN = High Stage no Oil Pump AIR = Air 6. Driver VFD = Variable Frequency Drive EMD = Electric Motor Drive ENG = Engine Drive 1 – 2 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
A compressor unit typically a single screw compressor unit, is not mounted on a structural steel base. Package Unit A package unit is a complete system mounted on a structural steel base with interconnecting piping. 1 – 3 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
17 - Discharge Connection 8 - PLC Panel 18 - Oil Separator Inspection Port 10 - Oil Pump Figure 1-2. Gas Compressor Unit Components (1 of 3) 1 – 4 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
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Section 1 • General Information Section 1 • General Information Figure 1-2. Gas Compressor Unit Components (2 of 3) 1 – 5 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
Use this list to identify major components shown in the Piping & Identifi cation Diagram. Shell and Tube Air Drive Filter Heat Exchanger Finned Tube Compressor Heat Exchanger Tank/Drum Vessel Damper or Heat Exchanger Louver Motor Engine Drive Positive Displacement Pump 1 – 9 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
X X X X X Electrical Signal Internal System Link (Software or Data Link) Mechanical Link Hydraulic Signal L L L L L Customer Field Piping Insulation 1 – 10 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
P - Pumps B - Blowers R - Reactors C - Compressors U - Filters, Strainers D - Drivers V - Vessels, Tanks, Separators, Scrubbers E - Heat Exchangers 1 – 11 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
The high pressure gas fl ows out to The life of the oil is directly affected by the quality of the 2 – 1 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391SSG...
(8 or 9) is piped in parallel to the oil tem- perature control valve (oil mixing vlave) (10), which acts as a by-pass valve. This is a continuous cycle. 2 – 2 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391SSG...
Use lifting chains/straps and spreader bar. Evenly distribute weight. Keep lifting chains and spreader bar clear of components to prevent damage. Figure 3-1. Rigging and Lifting Points 3 – 1 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
(approximately 6) every 3 months to prevent fl at spots on the bearing surfaces. If the compressor unit is installed, wired and charged with oil, open all oil 3 – 2 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
Division 1 or Division 2 and with ability to overcome suction pressure) • Sockets and wrenches up to 2-1/2” (63.5 mm) • Torque Wrenches (with ranges from 0 to 600 ft-lbs) • Voltmeter 3 – 3 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
Long Term Storage Log Company: Sales Order Number: Serial Number: Name (Please Print): Initial: Date (M/D/Y): PSI Nitrogen Pressure - Current PSI Nitrogen Pressure - Recharged (If pressure is low, identify and fi x leak prior to recharging, see Compressor Unit Leak Check procedure in Section 5) Nitrogen Leak Location (Briefl...
• Lightening protection for outdoor installations • Ensure the foundation rests entirely on natural rock • Relief valve venting or entirely on solid earth, but never on a combination 3 – 5 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
Figure 3-4. Next, place your rebar in the forms as per the and prepare to grout. Vilter foundation drawing. When all rebars are in place the concrete can be poured. The concrete must then be 3 – 6 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
Figure 3-3. Concrete Pad with Compressor Unit Dimensions - Front View ISOLATION JOINT, 1" MINIMUM THICKNESS COMPRESSOR UNIT CHAMFER EDGE FOUNDATION CONCRETE SLAB IN BUILDING 6” Figure 3-4. Interior Foundation Isolation 3 – 7 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
• Concrete poured on and permanently cast against the earth OVER ALL G.A. LENGTH + 4'-0" CENTER LINE GAS COMPRESSION SYSTEM Figure 3-5. Foundation with Housekeeping Pads Dimensions - Top View 3 – 8 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
Figure 3-6. Housekeeping Pad Dimension Detail - Top View COMPRESSOR UNIT LEVEL HOUSEKEEPING PADS SPHERICAL WASHERS Figure 3-7. Level Compressor Unit Using Top Surface of Spherical Washers 3 – 9 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
IMPORTANT – piping elements shall be supported per the requirements of ASME B31.5 / B31.3 as applicable. See guidelines below, particularly with concern to mini- mizing loads on check valves. 3 – 10 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
LINE IS MOUNTED HERE 5 PIPE DIAMETERS 3-4 PIPE 5 PIPE DIAMETERS DIAMETERS CHECK VALVE SUCTION LINE CUSTOMER SUPPORT CUSTOMER SUPPORT Figure 3-9. Maximum Allowable Flange Loads 3 – 11 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
We will look at each rule and provide pictorials and PREFERRED TOTAL INTAKE PERIMETER = 82 FEET Figure 3-10. Installation of Coolers - One Fan Diameter Next to Building 3 – 12 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
500FPM. We know the following: NOT PREFERRED TOTAL INTAKE PERIMETER = 57 FEET Figure 3-12. Installation of Coolers - Next to Buildling 3 – 13 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
The best way to address this is to increase the leg heights on coolers 1 and 2 as shown in the preferred confi guration. 3 – 14 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
(9) is constant. Avoid skin contact with oil. Wear rubber gloves and a face shield when working with oil. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death. 3 – 16 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
Refer to supplied GA drawing for connection points and piping sizes. (Continued on next page) 3 – 22 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
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20. Keep a hard copy of the fi nal set points in case the micro-controller gets corrupted or if they are required by Vilter technicians for troubleshooting. 3 – 23 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
13. Verify operation of all safeties. 14. Set scaling for main motor amps in PLC. 15. Record running data and fi nal set points on data sheets. 16. Instruct Operators. 3 – 24 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
• Compressor unit starting up for the fi rst time. load and unload and vary the volume ratio in response • A new actuator motor has been installed. to the system demands. 4 – 2 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
If the compressor unit is starting for the fi rst time or a new actuator was installed, connect connec- tors of power cable and position transmitter cable to new actuator. 4 – 3 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
This places the actuator in Press down on Photo-chopper to release tension from mo- calibration mode. The red LED will begin fl ashing tor shaft. rapidly. 4 – 5 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
The brake can be disengaged by pushing on the motor shaft on the cone end. The shaft should be centered in its travel. Do not use excessive force manually operating the motor or damage may result. 4 – 6 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
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16. Use the DOWN button to move the actuator to- wards its minimum position while watching the mV readout on the Control Panel screen. Discontinue pressing the DOWN button when the mV reading 4 – 7 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
If value is 0%, return actuator to CLOSE position as shown on the visual indicator. Actuator Visual Indicator Figure 4-6. Oil Temperature Control Valve (Oil Mixing Valve) 4 – 8 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
Lockout/tagout valves. Close any other valves that may feed gas or oil to Discharge Status Stop Button Figure 4-7. PLC Main Screen 4 – 9 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment. Discharge Status Stop Button Figure 4-11. PLC Main Screen 4 – 12 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
While the unit is in operation, crack open needle valve and observe oil fl ow through sight-glass. Needle Valve Check Valve Coalescing Oil Return Line Sight-Glass Shut-Off Valve Figure 4-14. Coalescing Oil Return Line 4 – 14 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
Section 5 • Maintenance/Service Maintenance and Service Schedule Follow this table for maintaining and servicing the compressor unit at hourly intervals. 5 – 1 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
• Ensure samples are taken as scheduled in the Maintenance and Service Schedule. • Send samples immediately to the oil analysis lab after sampling, do not wait 24 hours. Figure 5-2. Oil Analysis Kit 5 – 4 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
Service Interval, see Table 5-1. Maintenance & Service 10. Install tubing over hold-down rod. Position tubing Interval. as far back as possible. 11. With assistance of second person, position 5 – 8 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
Remove hub and key from motor shaft. large washer and hub from shaft. 10. Loosen set screw in compressor hub securing key in keyway. 11. Loosen clamping bolts securing hub from 5 – 13 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
Lifting Eyes Main Compressor Discharge Assembly Manifold Center of Gravity Range Figure 5-13. Bare Shaft Compressor Center of Gravity - Discharge Manifold and Main Compressor Assembly (Models 291-2101) 5 – 18 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
Lifting Eyes Center of Gravity Discharge Main Compressor Manifold Assembly Figure 5-15. Bare Shaft Compressor Center of Gravity - Discharge Manifold and Main Compressor Assembly (Models 2401-3001) 5 – 19 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
Place lever arm and fulcrum behind compressor coupling half and push the coupling towards the motor. Record measurement. Figure 5-16. Bearing Axial Float Inspection Re-zero indicator, now position the fulcrum on the 5 – 20 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
Compressor Unit Leak Check procedure. Inspect main rotor and gate rotor for abnormal wear due to dirt or other contaminants. If dam- aged, replace gate rotor and/or main rotor. 5 – 22 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
Figure 5-20. Repeat steps 1 to 2 to check gap along entire gate rotor edge on both sides. Figure 5-20. Gate Rotor and Support Clearance - Minimum Clearances 5 – 23 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
Re-install two bolts into the threaded jacking holes 20. Place a piece of 0.003”-0.004” shim stock between to assist in removing thrust bearing cover. Retain gate rotor blade and shelf. 5 – 25 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
Position leading edge of main rotor groove fl ush with or slightly below back of gate rotor support. Figure 5-22. Gate Rotor Assembly Removal and Tools Figure 5-23. Gate Rotor Assembly Removal 5 – 26 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
This means that the larger race. Install the snap ring retainer in the housing. 5 – 31 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
NOTE This procedure is applicable to both capacity and volume slide valve actuator assemblies. Shut down the compressor unit, refer to Stopping/ 5 – 32 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
(see tool (219B) from the seal cover using a brass drift and lists). hammer to tap it out from the back side of the seal 5 – 33 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
If the seal is not fully seated against the shoulder, the shaft seal carbon will be damaged when the seal cover is installed. Figure 5-35. Command Shaft Seal Installation 5 – 34 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
Get the motor brake to where it op- correct position after a power loss properly erates freely and then recalibrate. The position sensor’s EEPROM Replace the actuator. memory has failed 6 – 1 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
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Stripped gears inside the gear The motor runs but output shaft will motor or the armature has come un- Replace the actuator. not turn pressed from the armature shaft 6 – 2 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
Shade the actuator when the cover is off for service and calibration. Do not operate the actuator with the cover off. 6 – 3 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
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Note 2: The TS1 wire pads are where the motor thermal switch leads solder into the circuit board. They are clearly marked on the board silkscreen legend and are oriented at a 45 degree angle. 6 – 4 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
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• Check condition of compressor and motor (i.e. alignments) • If there is more than normal motor backspin at shutdown, check suction Excessive Motor Backspin check valve for proper operation. 6 – 7 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
• Please include a copy of the RMA document in the box for identifi cation purposes when the part is received. Part to be evaluated. 7 – 1 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
Level 2 Compressor is in good condition, but requires new gate rotor blades. Replace all items in Level 1 plus new gate rotor blades and bushings. 7 – 2 VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
Hex & Socket Head Cap Screws NOTE: Continue use of red loctite #271 (VPN 2205E) on currently applied locations. Use blue loctite #243 (VPN 2205F or 2205G) on all remaining locations. VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
1-800-637-8628, or fax 1-989-496-2313 or email us at [email protected] CC List Accuracy of recommendations is dependent on representative oil samples and complete correct data on both unit and oil * Property values should not be construed as specifications VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
Appendix C • Recommended Header Piping VSG/VSSG • Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual •Vilter/Emerson • 35391STG...
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OUTLET ON TOP INLET ON BOTTOM Recommended location of drain connections as required. • Vertical drops should be no higher than 8 to 10 feet. • If there is no choice and the vertical drops need to be higher, then an electronic service valve needs to be installed in the return line at the compressor.