Parr Instrument 5000 User Manual

No. 402M

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Parr Instrument Company

Operating Instruction Manual fo

5000

Multiple Reactor System

For Models Produced Prior to July 2013

5000 Series Multiple Reactor System

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Customer Service.............................2

Related Instruction ........................... 2

Preface............................................3

Scope...........................................3

Safety Information........................ 3

General Specifications ................. 3

Explanation of Symbols................4

Environmental Conditions ............ 4

Provisions for Lifting and

Carrying........................................ 4

Intended Usage............................ 5

Unpack Carefully.......................... 5

User’s Responsibility.................... 5

Pressure and Temperature Limits 6

Installation......................................7

General Setup Guidelines............7

Installation.................................... 7

Software Installation

and Operation................................. 9

Maintenance ................................... 9

Cleaning.......................................9

Fuses ........................................... 9

Head gaskets...............................9

Rupture Discs............................... 9

Parts List....................................... 10

Diagrams....................................... 12

Related Instructions

The following Parr publications are
also available to further your
understanding of this instrument and
its component parts:

No. Description

201M Limited Warranty
230M General Safety
231M Rupture Disc Instructions
323M Relief Valves
477M CD for 5000 Series MRS

Customer Service

Questions concerning the installation
or operation of this instrument can be
answered by the Parr Customer
Service Department:
309-762-7716
800-872-7720
Fax: [phone]
http://www.parrinst.com
E-mail: [e-mail]

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5000 Series Multiple Reactor System

PREFACE

Scope

These instructions describe the installation,
operation, and maintenance of the Parr
Series 5000 Multiple Reactor System. They
cover the basic steps to be followed for
installing this system and describe the
function of all standard components. They
are intended to be used in conjunction with
several related instruction sheets listed in
the Table of Contents. This information
describes several components that are
common to most Parr pressure reaction
equipment, and includes safety precautions
and other related information applicable to
all reaction laboratories. The users should
study all of these instructions carefully
before starting to use these vessels so that
they will fully understand the capabilities
and limitations of the equipment.

Safety Information

To avoid electrical shock, always:

1. Use a properly grounded electrical
outlet of correct voltage and current
handling capability.

2. Ensure that the equipment is
connected to electrical service
according to local national electrical
codes. Failure to properly connect
may create a fire or shock hazard.

3. For continued protection against
possible hazard, replace fuses with
same type and rating of fuse.

4. Disconnect from the power supply
before maintenance or servicing.

To avoid personal injury:

1. Do not use in the presence of
flammable or combustible materials;
fire or explosion may result. This
device contains components which
may ignite such material.

2. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel.

General Specifications
Electrical Ratings

Marked Voltages:

230VAC 50/60 Hz 6.5 Amps
115VAC 50/60 Hz 12.5 Amps

Controller ratings are found in the
Operating Instructions for the controller
supplied with your reactor and on the
controller data plate.

Before connecting a controller to an
electrical outlet, the user must be certain
that the electrical outlet has an earth ground
connection and that the line, load and other
characteristics of the installation do not
exceed the following limits:

Voltage: Fluctuations in the line voltage
should not exceed 10% of the rated nominal
voltage shown on the data plate.

Frequency: Controllers can be operated
from either a 50 or 60 Hertz power supply
without affecting their operation or
calibration.

Current: The total current drawn should not
exceed the rating shown on the data plate
on the controller by more than 10 percent.

Thermocouple: Unless otherwise
specified, all Series 5000 Multiple Reactor
Systems operate with a Type-J (Iron­Constantan) thermocouple. The total
resistance of the thermocouple and the lead
wires should not exceed 100 ohms. If the
resistance of the thermocouple circuit is
higher, it will not function properly.

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5000 Series Multiple Reactor System

Explanation of Symbols

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On position, half power heater switch
Off position
Alternating Current (AC)
This CAUTION symbol may be present on the

Product Instrumentation and literature. If present
on the product, the user must consult the
appropriate part of the accompanying product
literature for more information.

This CAUTION symbol indicates that the surface
may be hot.

Protective Earth (PE) terminal. Provided for
connection of the Protective Earth (green or
green/yellow) supply system conductor.

Earth Ground. Functional earth connection.
NOTE: This connection shall be bonded to
Protective Earth at the source of supply in
accordance with national and local electrical
code requirements.

Environmental Conditions

This instrument is to be used
indoors and requires 3 square
feet of space below the

controller in a well-ventilated
area with convenient access to an electric
outlet.

Operating: 15 °C to 40 °C; maximum
relative humidity of 80% non-condensing.
Installation Category II (overvoltage) in
accordance with IEC 664. Pollution degree
2 in accordance with IEC 664.
Altitude Limit: 2,000 meters.

Storage: -25 °C and 65 °C; 10% to 85%
relative humidity.

Provisions for Lifting and
Carrying

Before moving the instrument, disconnect
all connections from the rear of the
apparatus. Disconnect the grounding strap
between the Heater assembly and Stirrer
assembly. Lift the instrument by grabbing
underneath each corner.

Caution

Do not use in hazardous
atmospheres.

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5000 Series Multiple Reactor System

Intended Usage

This system has been designed for use as a
high pressure multiple reactor system. It
has been designed, built, and tested to strict
physical and electrical standards. However,
it is the user's responsibility to install and
operate it in conformance with local
pressure and electrical codes.
If this equipment is used in a manner
beyond its intended usage, the protection
provided by the equipment may be
impaired.

Unpack Carefully

Unpack the equipment carefully and check
all the parts against the packing list. If
shipping damage is discovered, report it
immediately to the delivering carriers. The
vessels, heater block, stirrer and controller
may be packed separately for convenience
in shipping, but these parts are easily
reassembled. Examine the components
closely for any loose parts or shipping
damage and be sure to check all layers of
packing materials thoroughly so as not to
overlook any parts which might otherwise
be discarded.

User’s Responsibility

All Parr Reactors and Pressure Vessels are
designed and manufactured with great care
to assure safe operation when used within
their prescribed temperature and pressure
limits. But…the basic responsibility for
safety when using this equipment rests
entirely with the user; who must:

1. Select a reactor or pres sure vessel
that has the capability, pressure rating,
corrosion resistance, and design features
that are suitable for its intended use. Our
engineers will be glad to discuss available
equipment and material options with
prospective users, but the final responsibility
for selecting a reactor or pressure vessel
that will perform to the user's satisfaction in
any particular reaction or test must rest with
the user - not with Parr Instrument
Company.
In exercising the responsibility for the
selection of pressure equipment, the

prospective user is often faced with the
choice between over or under-designed
equipment. The hazards introduced by
under-designed pressure vessels are
readily apparent, but the penalties that must
be paid for over-designed apparatus are
often overlooked. Recognizing these
criteria, our reactors and pressure vessels
are offered in several different styles, each
designed for convenient use in daily
operation within certain temperature and
pressure limits, using gaskets, closures, and
other elements carefully selected for safe
operation within the limits specified for that
design. But in order to preserve the validity
of these designs, all temperature and
pressure limits must be observed, and no
attempt should be made to increase these
limits by making alterations or by
substituting components which are not
recommended by Parr Instrument
Company.

2. Install and operate the equipment
within a suitable barricade, if required, with
appropriate safety accessories and in full
compliance with local safety codes and
rules.
All standard Parr pressure vessels
are provided with either a suitable
relief device or a means to attach one
(typically in the form of a plugged
opening). When a pressure vessel is
delivered without a pressure venting
device, it is the customer’s responsibility
to provide pressure relief in order to
protect the operator and the equipment
from destructive high pressures. If you
need more information or need help
in selecting a proper relief device,
please contact Parr Instrument Company.

3. Establish training procedures to
ensure that any person handling the
equipment knows how to use it properly.

4. Maintain the equipment in good
condition and establish procedures for
periodic testing to be sure the vessel
remains structurally sound.

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5000 Series Multiple Reactor System

PRESSURE AND
TEMPERATURE LIMITS

Working pressures up to 3000 psi (207
bar) maximum are permissible in these
reactors when constructed of Type 316
Stainless Steel. Contact Parr Customer
Service if your vessel is not constructed
of T316 Stainless Steel and you are
unsure of the pressure and temperature
limit. No attempt should be made to
increase these limits by making
alterations or by substituting
components which are not
recommended by Parr Instrument
Company. It must also be understood
that lower pressure and temperature
limits may be required for modified
reactors and for vessels made of
materials other than T316 Stainless
Steel. Limits for such vessels will be
determined by the physical
characteristics of the material of
construction and will be prescribed on
an individual basis.

Working temperatures up to 300 °C are
permissible in reactors with a standard
2895HCHA flat PTFE gasket. A PTFE
gasket is the recommended choice for
most applications since the PTFE is
inert to most chemicals and it will
provide good seals under repeated
opening and closing if the gasket
temperature does not exceed 300 °C.
The service life of a PTFE gasket will,
however, be reduced considerably if
used at temperatures close to the
300 °C limit.

The maximum working pressure and
temperature for any vessel is governed
by the design of the vessel and the
strength of the material from which it is
constructed. There is also a close
relationship between working pressure
and temperature since the strength of

any material will normally fall off as the
temperature is increased.

Temperature and pressure limits are
also affected by the physical properties
and temperature limits of the gaskets
and seals used in the vessel, and by
any valves, gages, or other fittings
attached to the vessel. Obviously, the
maximum safe operating pressure of
any system can be no higher than that
of its lowest rated component.

Working temperatures up to 220 °C are
permissible in reactors equipped with
fluoroelastomer (FKM) O-ring seals.
The higher the operating temperature
above 200 °C, the shorter the life of the
O-ring will be. Perfluoroeleastomer
(FFKM) O-ring seals have a broad
chemical resistance and be used to
temperatures up to 275 °C.
Unfortunately they are very expensive
and will generally be reserved for unique
applications. Ethylene-propylene (EP)
O-rings can be used to 150 °C and are
recommended for applications such as
ethers, ammonia, and amines which will
rapidly destroy fluoroelastomer O-rings.
The working pressure and temperatures
in these reactors must not exceed the
following maximum limits:

Pressure and Temperature Limits

Vessel
Material

T316SS 3000 psi

T316SS 3000 psi

T316SS 3000 psi

T316SS 3000 psi

Maximum
Pressure

Maximum
Temperature

300 °C PTFE
Flat Gasket

220 °C FKM
O-ring

275 °C FFKM
O-ring

150 °C EP
O-ring

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