KIRLOSKAR CHILLERS PRIVATE LIMITED
A Kirloskar Group Company IOM-KAC-ENG - Page 11
e) It is recommended that thermometers and pressure gauges be installed at the evaporator inlet
and outlet. This will aid to check the liquid temperature.
f) It is recommended that installation of a wire mesh strainer at the pump suction to protect the
pump and the exchanger from foreign matter; otherwise provide a strainer as shown in Fig. 2.3a.
This prevents damage to control valves and evaporator tubes.
g) All chilled liquid piping should be insulated to prevent condensation over the chilled liquid
pipelines. If insulation is not of the self-contained vapor barrier type, it should be covered with a
vapor seal. Vent and drain connections must extend beyond proposed insulation thickness for
accessibility.
NOTE: DO THE LEAK CHECK BEFORE INSULATING THE CHILLED LIQUID PIPE.
h) Flow control devices such as balancing valves shall be mounted in the chilled liquid piping to
have the controlled and constant liquid flow. Refer design data sheet for the evaporator liquid
flow rate data.
2.4. Foundation and Anti-Vibration Mounts
2.4.1. Foundation
Kirloskar Chillers make KAC units have very minimum vibrations and do not require any special
type of mounts. These units can be set directly on the floor with the mounting pads supplied
along with the unit. For further details refer Fig. 2.4.1a.
a) Unit must be mounted on flat and level foundation, floor capable of supporting the entire
operating weight of the equipment. Refer the enclosed unit general arrangement drawing OR
physical data sheet for operating weight.
b) When floors are weak or of inadequate strength, supplementary structural OR concrete
supports must be provided. Such kind of supplementary supports must be designed to distribute /
transfer the unit weight to the nearest stronger beams.
REMOVE THE TEMPERATURE SENSORS FROM THERMOWELLS TO
PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE SENSORS WHEN WELDING THE FLANGE
CONNECTIONS.
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