SF6 gas recovery unit - AGRU-8 series
We developed the AGRU-8 for our customers who found they needed more storage and recovery capacity than smaller handcart mounted units, the AGRU-8 is available without the bulk and high price of a large skid or trailer mounted unit. The equipment is designed for use in field service of insulated metal clad switchgear, bus ducts and individual circuit breakers. The AGRU-8 SF6 Gas Servicing Cart shall be fully assembled on a two-wheeled heavy-duty handcart, which shall be sufficiently braced to minimize vibration. Handcart will be complete with lifting eye, hose hook and power cable storage.
Specs
- Storage no included. Two Options:
- + 300l- ASME Tank with weight Scale
- +Horizontal 3 cylinder storage with evaporator and Scale
- Vacuum Capacity:
- + 30 m3/h (60Hz – 110V ) <1mbar → 40 m3/h
- + 25 m3/h (50Hz – 220V) <1mbar → 35 m3/h
- Evacuate pressure < 0,5 mbar
- Weight: 950 lbs - 432 Kg
- Dimensions: 74’’x45’’x58’’ - 1900x1140x1470 mm - (H x W x D)
- Optional: PLC control touch screen, Tank heater, SS tubing and hoses, increase vacuum compressor and pump
Funtions:
- Recover, purify and store SF6 Gas from the switchgear to the storage tank.
- Evacuation:
- Service hoses < 0.5 mbar
- SF6 Gas cart down < 0.5 mbar
- Air and moisture from the switchgear < 0.5 mbar
- Purify SF6 Gas by recirculating through the filter system:
- (D1) & (D2)- Dryer Filter - Contains activated alumina to aid in the drying and purification of SF6 Gas
- (P1) - Purification Filter - Contains Molecular Sieve 5X to remove arcing by-products
- (F1) - Particulate Filter - Will filter all particulate matter down to 0.1 micron nominal
- Pressure regulated recharging of SF6 Gas to the switchgear from the storage tank.
- Evacuate SF6 Gas from the cart to an external storage tank for maintenance purposes.
Features:
- Mounted of a convenient hand cart pneumatic tires for ease of movement in gravel switchyard environments
- Very easy to operate - only two valves to switch operating modes
- High pressure, direct-drive oil-less compressor with 1000:1 compression ratio (capable of 1000psi – 69 bar)
- Capable of liquid SF6 storage
- Purifies, dries and filters to 0.1 microns during recovery and re-pressurization
- Filters are easily changed without disconnecting any tubing or using any special tools
- Auxiliary connection allows for infinitely expandable storage through use of external tanks
- Comes complete with 9.8ft / 3m hoses and power cable
- Colour change moisture indicator to monitor moisture in gas
- Mounted on a cart with casters and rack for storage up to three SF6 storage bottles. 156 kg with four bottles or 300l (300 kg) with the tank
Applications:
- Recover and purify SF6
- Evacuate air and moisture prior to filling
- Consolidate SF6 cylinders
- Store SF6 in liquid state in onboard storage or auxiliary bottles
- Regulated filling of SF6 equipment
- Purification of SF6 (removes particles, moisture, and SF6 decomposition products)
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AGRU-8 Specifications |
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Type |
Portable SF6 Gas Recovery Unit |
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Physical specifications |
58" (1470 mm) Wide x 45" (1140 mm) Deep x 74" (1900 mm) // 950 lbs. (432 kgs.) |
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Input power |
110Vac/60Hz - 220Vac/50Hz - other available configuration (choose it in the order) |
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SF6 Compressor |
Three (3) High Pressure Single Stage Direct Drive Oil-less Compressors capable of producing pressures of 70 bar. Compressor motor 1/2 kW, 3450 rpm. Compressor has metal valve construction. 6.6 m3h-1 displacement (60Hz). |
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Suction pressure regulator |
One Suction pressure regulator, brass body, 0-2 bar, spring |
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Vacuum compessor |
One diaphragm type vacuum compressor, 0.24kW motor, 5 m3h-1 displacement (60 Hz), ultimate vacuum: 20 mbar. (Optionally available - Scroll vacuum compressor with ultimate vacuum whilst recovering SF6 of < 1 mbar – allows 99.9% SF6 gas recovery) |
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Equalization circuit |
One Equalization circuit, to allow for high-pressure restarts of the compressor |
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Discharge check valve |
Nine discharge check valve, brass, prevents high pressure going back to compressor when performing a low-pressure equalization. |
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Condenser |
One High efficiency, 4-pass, air-cooled SF6 condenser to aid in liquification of SF6 at higher ambient temperatures. |
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Discharge pressure |
One High discharge pressure switch set to automatically shut unit down when it reaches maximum allowable pressure |
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Vacuum Pump |
Motor: 1.1 kW, 1750 RPM, TEFC electric motor. Optionally available 40 m3h-1 vacuum pump
Blank off pressure: 0.08 mbar. |
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Storage Tank |
Cylinders secured onto a tray and manifold, in order to store up to 156 kgs. of SF6 in liquid form indefinitely, at ambient temperatures of less than 114ºF (45.5ºC), without the need for refrigeration. The AGRU-8 shall come equipped with an external storage port, to which any SF6 Gas cylinder or tank rated at 40 bar minimum) can be attached to allow for unlimited storage of SF6. All storage tanks shall include an isolation valve, and an approved safety relief valve. |
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Filters |
(D1) & (D2) – Dryer Pre- Filter & Filter - Contains activated alumina to aid in the drying and purification of SF6 Gas |
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Valves |
Designed for pressure, temperature and flow. Bronze body with Teflon seats and seals, quarter turn. |
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Pressure Gauges |
One (4” stainless steel) for equipment pressure (compound) |
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Vacuum Gauge |
0-50 mbar for vacuum system |
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Pressure Regulator |
One Pressure Regulator, Brass body, 0-7 bar spring, to allow for safe regulated filling of SF6 equipment. |
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Hoses |
Two Permeation Rubber Resistant Hoses: 12 mm I.D. X 4.5 meter. Long, complete with quick disconnect self-sealing end fittings. Hoses will be suitable for system pressure, temperature and flow. |
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AGRU-8 - Optional Upgrades and Accessories |
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Stainless Steel (SS) Tubing |
Unit can be supplied with stainless steel tubing replacing the standard copper tubing |
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Stainless Steel Hoses |
Unit can be supplied with stainless steel hoses replacing the standard rubber hoses |
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Storage Tank |
- An optional SF6 Cylinder, Size H - 52 kg., with CGA 590 valve connection with no check valve, 99.9% dry can be provided. The AGRU-8 has a capacity to hold 3 bottles on board to give a total storage capacity of 156 kgs. |
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Storage Tank Heater |
300 W storage tank heater. Heater comes with its own power cable and has a thermostat preset at 125 ºF (52 ºC) and is protected from overheating by a thermal cut-off. The heater maintains an even temperature for a constant positive pressure that speeds up the charging process. |
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Electronic Weigh Scale |
An optional electronic cylinder weighing scale to monitor the filling of the SF6 cylinders. Weigh scale system comes complete with an adjustable maximum weight set point and includes a weighing system and cylinder mounting bracket. |
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DN-20 Style Quick Connections |
Unit can be supply with DN-20 style quick connections on equipment and hoses |
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Increase Hose Length |
Unit can be supply with 6m. hoses instead of 3m. |
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PLC Control Touch Screen |
Unit can be supply with PLC control Touch Screen with Automatic or Manual Valve Control instead of conventional panel control |
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Increase Vacuum Compressor/Pump |
Unit can be supply upgrading ultimate pressure of vacuum compressor <1mbar (instead of 20mbar). Also, unit can be supply upgrading vacuum pump to 40 m3h-1(60 Hz) |
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AGRU-8 – Spare Parts |
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Filter D-1 |
Dryer Filter – recommended to change each 50 hours of compressor work |
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Filter P-1 |
Purification Filter – recommended to change each 50 hours of compressor work |
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Filter F-1 |
Particulate Filter – recommended to change each 50 hours of compressor work |
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Vacuum Pump Oil |
Vacuum pump oil level has to be checked each time you turn it on. Available in two quantities: 946 ml or 3780 ml |
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