Thermowave TL Series User Manual

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Thermowave TL Series Specifications

General

Brand	Thermowave
Model	TL Series
Category	Industrial Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Important basic information

Operating Instructions and Limits

Guidelines for following instructions, understanding apparatus limits, and environmental conditions.

Responsibilities and Legal Information

Outlines duties of manufacturer/operator and details warranty and legal information.

Service Address (General)

Contact information and office timings for customer support and service.

Safety

Warning Notices and Information Depiction

Explains different warning levels (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION) and how information is presented.

Intended Use and Personnel Requirements

Defines correct usage, safety conditions, and required personnel qualifications for operating the PHE.

Safety-Relevant Instructions for Life Phases

Provides safety guidance for specific life phases like transport, installation, and operation.

Technical data

Apparatus Specifications

Details on apparatus type, ID, order number, pressure, temperature, volume, and weight.

Structure and function

Components, Structure, and Nomenclature

Depicts main components, structure, marking, and nomenclature of the PHE.

Frame Types

Describes various available frame designs for the plate heat exchanger.

Functionality and Plate Types

Explains PHE operation, circuits, and details gasketed plates versus welded modules.

Delivery, transport, installation

Delivery and Transport Procedures

Covers checking delivery, transport variants, and critical safety for handling and lifting.

Installation Site Safety

Safety precautions for erecting the PHE, preventing tipping and falls at the installation site.

Connection, activation and shutdown

Connection and Activation Procedures

Guidelines for connecting the PHE and safe procedures for initial activation and startup.

Shutdown and Reactivation

Procedures for safely shutting down the PHE and recommissioning it after downtime.

Operations

Operational Safety Guidelines

Critical warnings on operating with dangerous mediums, high pressures, temperatures, and using PPE.

General Operating Conditions

Advises on changing parameters, corrosion resistance, contamination prevention, and condenser requirements.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Safety and Service

Emphasizes safety during troubleshooting and provides service contact information.

Performance Loss Causes and Remedies

Identifies causes and remedies for reduced heat transfer and increased pressure loss.

Leak-Tightness Issues and Solutions

Lists causes and solutions for leaks due to pressure, temperature, gaskets, or plate damage.

Maintenance, servicing and cleaning

Maintenance Safety and Schedule

Critical safety precautions for maintenance and recommended schedule for inspections and servicing.

Servicing and Cleaning Operations

Covers gasket replacement, repairing leakages, and cleaning methods for the PHE.

Plate Packet Handling

Details on opening, closing, removing, and installing the plate packet and its components.

Cleaning Procedures

Outlines methods for cleaning PHEs, including CIP and mechanical cleaning, with safety warnings.

Disassembly and disposal

Disassembly Safety Precautions

Safety guidelines for dismantling the PHE, ensuring it's inoperative and using PPE.

Disposal and Recycling

Instructions for final recycling and disposal of the PHE according to local guidelines or by thermowave.

Annexe

Documentation and Diagrams

Contains parts list, technical data sheet, diagrams, and declaration of conformity for the PHE.