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Rosemount 3159
Rosemount 3159 Nuclear Qualifi ed
Remote Diaphragm Seal
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NOTICE
Read this manual before working with the product. For personal and system safety, and for optimum
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Rosemount 3159 Remote Diaphragm Seal
performance, make sure you thoroughly understand the contents of this manual before installing, using
or maintaining this product.
For Assistance:
Within the United States, contact Rosemount Nuclear Instruments, Inc. (RNII) at
1-952-949-5210.
Outside the United States, contact the nearest Rosemount representative.
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RETURN OF MATERIAL
Authorization for return is required from Rosemount Nuclear Instruments, Inc. prior to shipment.
USA
IMPORTANT
The Nuclear Qualified Rosemount 3159 Remote Diaphragm Seal is designed for Nuclear Class 1E
for which the foregoing has not been complied with by the user.
Rosemount Nucl ear Instruments, I nc. Warranty and
Limitations of Remedy
The warranty and limitations of remedy applicable to this Rosemount equipment are as stated on the
reverse side of the current Rosemount quotation and customer acknowledgment forms.
Contact Rosemount Nuclear Instruments, Inc. (1-952-949-5210) for details on obtaining Return
Material Authorization (RMA). Rosemount Nuclear Instruments, Inc. will not accept any returned
material without a Return Material Authorization. Material returned without authorization is subject
to return to customer.
Material returned for repair, whether in or out of warranty, should be shipped prepaid to:
Rosemount Nuclear Instruments, Inc.
8200 Market Boulevard
Chanhassen, MN 55317
usage, and has been tested to the standards shown below:
• IEEE Std 323
• IEEE Std 344
Rosemount 3159 Remote Diaphragm Seals are manufactured under a quality system that meets the
requirements of ISO 9001, 10CFR50 Appendix B, ASME NQA-1, CSA Z299.1 and the applicable
portions of IAEA-50-C-Q. During qualification testing, interfaces were defined between
transmitter/remote seal system and the surrounding environment that are essential to meeting
requirements of the qualification standards listed above. Specifically, to ensure compliance with
10CFR Part 21, the transmitter/remote seal system must comply with the requirements herein and in
the applicable Rosemount qualification report(s) throughout its installation, opera t ion and m aintena nc e.
It is incumbent upon the user to ensure that Rosemount Nuclear Instruments, Inc.’s component
traceability program is continued throughout the life of the equipment.
In order to maintain the qualified status of the transmitter/remote seal system, the essential
environmental interfaces must not be compromised. Performance of any operations on the remote
seal system other than those specifically authorized in this manual has the potential for compromising
an essential environmental interface. Where the manual uses the terms requirement, man d atory,
must or required, the instructions so re fer enced must be carefully followed. Rosemount Nuclear
Instruments, Inc. expressly disclaims all responsibility and liability for transmitter/remote seal systems
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Document revision change from October 2012 Rev AA to August 2017 Rev
regarding the 3159 Remote Seal qualification program.
2-2
4
Updated Figure 2-2 to depict current capillary support tube.
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5
Added Figure 2-3.
2-3
6
Added information on Temperature Head Effects.
3-4
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Updated Figure 3-1 to depict current capillary support tube.
Updated Remote Seal / Lower Housing Assembly Procedure to include
instructions for installing Rosemount spares kit P/N 03159-5904-0003.
Updated Table 5-1 to include all current Rosemount Spares Kits for the 3159
Remote Seal.
NOTE
complete comparison deta il s .
Revision Status
Changes from October 2012 (Rev AA) to August 2017 (Rev. AB)
Changes
Cover,
throughout
3-3 – 3-4 10 – 13
5-1 19
The above Revision Status list summarizes the changes made. Please refer to both manuals for
Cover,
throughout
AB, updated document formatting, and removed outdated information
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SECTION 1
Using this Manual.....................................................................................
1
Introduction
SECTION 2
Overview...................................................................................................
3
Performance
Remote Seal System................................................................................
3
Understanding Seal Syste m Performance........... .....................................
5
Temperature Effects....................................................................
6
System Time Response...............................................................
6
Static Head Effects......................................................................
6
Temperature Head Effects...........................................................
6
SECTION 3
Overview...................................................................................................
8
Installation
Safety Messages................ ......... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... .. ......... .. ...............
8
Remote Seal Handling Considerations.....................................................
8
Remote Seal Installation Considerations..................................................
9
Remote Seal / Lower Housing Assembly Procedure................................
10
Installation of Capillary Clamps................................................................
13
SECTION 4
Overview...................................................................................................
15
Maintenance
Safety Messages................ ......... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... .. ......... .................
15
General Considerations............................................................................
16
Metal Gasket Replacement......................................................................
15
SECTION 5
Overview...................................................................................................
18
Remote Seal
Spare Parts
Safety Messages................ ......... ....... ...... ....... ..................................... ....
18
18
Table of Contents
Spare Parts Ordering Information.............................................................
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SECTION 1:
Introduction
USING THIS MANUAL
This manual is designed to assist in installing, operating, and
leg reference is required.
NOTE
manual in conjunction with the transmitter reference manual.
maintaining the Rosemount 3159 Remote Diaphragm Seal.
The manual contains supplemental information about the
remote seal assemblies that are not covered in the
corresponding transmitter manuals.
The information is organized into the following categories:
Section 2: Performance
Explains key drivers of functional performance.
Section 3: Installation
Provides mechanical installation considerations of the remote
seal system.
Section 4: Maintenance
Provides basic hardware maintenance considerations for the
3159 remote seal.
Section 5: Spare Parts Ordering Information
Lists available spares kits.
The Rosemount 3159 Remote Diaphragm Seal is intended for
use in nuclear power stations where stringent quality control of
design and manufacturing processes is necessary to ensure
high reliability over an extended service life. The 3159 remote
seal can be supplied with all Rosemount 3150 Series nuclear
pressure transmitters.
Uses for the remote seal include applications where the
environment is unsuitable for instrumentation or where a wet
Refer to Rosemount Qualification/Test Reports and Product
Data Sheets for details on testing, performance specifications
and dimensional drawings.
Installation, operation, maintenance, and warranty information
for Rosemount 3150 Series nuclear pressure transmitters can
be found in the applicable reference manual. This
supplemental manual provides information regarding the use
of the Rosemount 3159 Remote Diaphragm Seal. Use this
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