A01_Solvent Recycler Salient Characteristics.pdf

SOLVENT RECYCLER SPECIFICATIONS

Distillation Vessel

Working volume: 48-gallons / 180 liters

Overall volume: 60-gallons / 227 liters

Wetted Construction: 304 Stainless Steel

Vessel Insulation: 4” on side wall and bottom

Typical distillation rate: 7–10 gallons / 26–57 liters per hour or more.

Electric Resistance Heater

(3) Three 5 kW, explosion-proof heater. Temperature range: 100°F - 390°F / 40°F - 200°C.

Auto Cool-down When the cycle is finished, the unit will automatically go into a cool down mode for 1 hour. This is indicated on the PLC and at the end of the cool down cycle the PLC will indicate –END- This allows the operator to dump the sludge from the distillation vessel under lower, safer temperature conditions.

Standard Sludge Discharge

The standard sludge discharge feature is manually done by the operator. Upon completion of the process, the operator will open the cover of the vessel and remove the plastic bag to discharge the sludge contents.

Depending on the size of the distillation vessel, it will take multiple batches before filling up a drum.

Control Panel Control hardware is mounted on the left side of cabinet for operator convenience. Electrical components are CSA/UL approved. Unit is CSA certified for Canada and USA as per UL2208 standard. The electrical design is in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) in a Class 1, Division 1, Group D environment.

Controls consist of:

PLC controller

RTD (Resistance Thermal Devices) in the oil, sludge (option) and reclaimed solvent areas for continuous process monitoring by the PLC

Software

The software monitors the process conditions per the parameters specified by the operator. Security levels are provided so only authorized personnel can make changes to the system parameters. The software also provides continuous information on the status of the operation and diagnostics for quickly pinpointing process conditions.

Software Features Include:

Self-diagnosis of Process Faults

Maintenance Schedule

Elapsed Timers for:

• Oil Usage

Faults / Alarm

Programmable Operating Parameters

Oil Temperature Ramp Time

Batch Mode Cook Timer

Auto Cool-down for 1 hour

Vacuum System

Vacuum is used to reduce boiling point temperatures, and therefore reduce the amount of heat energy needed for operation.

Vacuum is provided by an air vacuum generator using compressed air. The vacuum generator has a no mechanical moving part for long service life.

A vacuum gauge is also provided for fast visual inspection of the vacuum status.

Electrical Utility

480 VAC, three-phase, 60 hertz, 21-amp draw.

Compressed Air

Air should be provided at 90 PSI, 9 CFM clean, dry and un-oiled. Air consumption is dependent on the operation in progress. Air is used to operate the vacuum, fill and drain pump

DIMENSIONS

A standard system layout would require a space of approximately 44” Deep x 73” Wide x 80” High for each unit