Elster Eclipse PrimeFire 100 Operating Instructions Manual

Eclipse PrimeFire 100 Burners

Oxygen-Oil

Operating Instructions Edition 9.12

Copyright

Copyright 2012 by Eclipse, inc. All rights reserved worldwide. This publication is protected by federal regulation and shall not be copied, distributed, transmitted, transcribed or translated into any human or computer language, in any form or by any means, to any third parties, without the express written consent of Eclipse, inc.

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In accordance with the manufacturer’s policy of continual product improvement, the product presented in this brochure is subject to change without notice or obligation.

The material in this manual is believed adequate for the intended use of the product. If the product is used for purposes other than those specified herein, confirmation of validity and suitability must be obtained. Eclipse warrants that the product itself does not infringe upon any United States patents. No further warranty is expressed or implied.

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It must be understood that Eclipse’s liability for its product, whether due to breach of warranty, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise is limited to the furnishing of replacement parts and Eclipse will not be liable for any other injury, loss, damage or expenses, whether direct or consequential, including but not limited to loss of use,

income, or damage to material arising in connection with the sale, installation, use of, inability to use, or the repair or replacement of Eclipse’s products.

Any operation expressly prohibited in this manual, any adjustment, or assembly procedures not recommended or authorized in these instructions shall void the warranty.

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 4

Product Description .............................................................................................................. 4

Audience............................................................................................................................... 4

Purpose ................................................................................................................................ 4

PrimeFire 100 Documents.................................................................................................... 4

Related Documents .............................................................................................................. 4

2 Safety ...................................................................................................................................... 5

Safety Warnings ................................................................................................................... 5

Capabilities ........................................................................................................................... 6

Operator Training ................................................................................................................. 6

Replacement Parts ...............................................................................................................6

3 Installation.............................................................................................................................. 7

Installing the Mounting Bracket ............................................................................................ 7

Adjusting the Burner Tip ....................................................................................................... 7

Notes on Burner Cooling ...................................................................................................... 7

Installing the Burner.............................................................................................................. 8

Firing the Burner with Heavy Oil........................................................................................... 8

Adjusting the Flame Shape .................................................................................................. 9

Shutting Down and Removing the Burner ............................................................................ 9

Inspecting the Burner ...........................................................................................................9

Maintaining the Burner ......................................................................................................... 9

Cleaning the Burner Parts .................................................................................................... 10

Appendix.................................................................................................................................... i

Conversion Factors ..............................................................................................................i

3PrimeFire 100, Oil, Operating Instructions, Edition 9.12

Introduction

Product Description

The PrimeFire 100 provides flexibility, extended fuel firing capability, increased melter efficiency, improved refractory life, and reduced melting cost. The Primefire 100 oxygenfuel burner produces a conventional shape flame and the adjustable control on the burner allows variation in flame coverage to suit melter size and temperature profile.

To fire oil on a dual fuel setup, the plug at the rear of the gas inlet (Figure 1.1) is removed and the oil/atomizing assembly (Figure 1.3) is installed.

For oil firing only, the gas inlet assembly is not needed, and the oil/atomizing assembly is installed in its place.

Figure 1.1. PrimeFire 100 Dual Fuel Assembly

oxygen tip

Audience

This manual has been written for personnel already familiar with all aspects of a glass industry burner and its add-on components, also referred to as the burner package.

These aspects are:

• Design/Selection

• Installation

• Use

• Maintenance

The audience is expected to be qualified and have experience with this type of equipment and its working environment.

Purpose

The purpose of this manual is to provide necessary operating instructions regarding the PrimeFire 100 burner to help ensure a safe, effective and trouble-free combustion system is ultimately achieved.

PrimeFire 100 Documents

PrimeFire 100 Gas Burner Information Guide No. 1120-1

• Provides operating instructions for the gas burning option of the PrimeFire 100

PrimeFire 100 Oil Burner Information Guide No. 1120-2

Figure 1.2. PrimeFire 100 Oil Burner Assembly

Figure 1.3 PrimeFire 100 Oil/Atomizing Assembly

• This document

Safety Warnings

DANGER

■ The burners, described herein, are designed to mix fuel with air and burn the resulting mixture. All fuel burning devices are capable of producing fires and explosions if improperly applied, installed, adjusted, controlled or maintained.

■ Do not bypass any safety feature; fire or explosion could result.

■ Never try to light a burner if it shows signs of damage or malfunction

WARNING

■ Pressurized gas lines can damage equipment and injure personnel.

The oxygen pipelines can contain pressures up to 200 PSIG. Exercise care when working on or around these pressurized lines. Ensure the pressures have been vented before breaking any connection. Tag out a line before performing any work on it. Wear a face shield when working on pressurized lines.

■ High concentrations of oxygen rapidly accelerate combustion of most materials and could damage equipment and injure personnel.

Oxygen concentrations in excess of 25% significantly increase the fire hazard exposure to personnel and equipment. Those materials which burn in air will burn more violently and sometimes explosively in oxygen.

Reducing the hazard requires meeting stringent oxygen guidelines for specifying equipment, materials of construction, and system cleanliness. Only those personnel familiar with the hazards of oxygen and safe practices for oxygen systems should be permitted to operate and maintain the system.

■ The burner and duct sections are likely to have HOT surfaces. Always wear the appropriate protective equipment when approaching the burner

■ Exposure to liquid oxygen or cold oxygen gas can cause severe burn-like injuries.

The temperature of the liquid oxygen in the storage vessel is -279°F (-173°C). Contact with liquid or cold gaseous oxygen will freeze living tissue within seconds. Typically, the hazard exists only within the boundaries of the storage area, specifically between the storage vessel and the vaporizers. The oxygen pipeline downstream of the storage area contains oxygen gas at ambient temperatures. Interlocks at the storage area prevent liquid or cold gas from entering the oxygen pipeline.

When working near cryogenic liquids or cold gas pipelines, wear loose-fitting gloves, e.g. leather, and safety glasses or goggles.

NOTICE

■ Open all valves slowly.

Since many materials will burn in the presence of oxygen, the temperature rise caused by adiabatic compression of the oxygen gas could result in igniting pipeline materials. Rapid filling of an oxygen line from one pressure level to another will result in a temperature increase of the gas within the line due to adiabatic compression. Lines should thus be pressurized slowly to minimize this temperature rise. To avoid adiabatic compression, slowly open all valves until pressures have equalized across the valve; then open the valve fully. Ignition of flammable materials in the pipeline, if present, could occur if the line were fabricated of ferrous material.

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