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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
by Honeywell
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CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION ................................................................................... 1
CONSTRUCTION AND FUNCTION ...................................................... 2
Configuration of the overall system ..................................................................... 2
Measuring element with gas distribution ............................................................ 3
ERZ 2000 GC control computer............................................................................ 5
START-UP .......................................................................................... 11
Adjusting the inlet pressures .............................................................................11
Purging the supply lines and the measuring element .......................................11
Purging the piping ....................................................................................................... 11
Purging the measuring element ................................................................................... 12
OPERATION ....................................................................................... 13
How to operate the PGC 6000 ...........................................................................13
Manually initiating calibration runs ....................................................................13
Putting the PGC 6000 out of operation ..............................................................13
MAINTENANCE .................................................................................. 14
Changing the cylinders .......................................................................................14
Follow-up verification .........................................................................................14
TECHNICAL DATA.............................................................................. 15
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CONTENTS
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ANNEX ............................................................................................... 16
Assembly instructions for Swagelok fittings .....................................................16
EC type examination certificates .......................................................................17
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INTRODUCTION
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Introduction
Natural gas is billed on the basis of the energy it contains and not on the basis of the gas volume
sold. For this purpose, it is necessary to know the composition of the relevant gas in order to be
able to calculate the superior calorific value and thus, the energy content. In order to be able to
calculate the gas law deviation coefficient (K coefficient), it is also necessary to know the gas
quality.
A gas chromatograph can determine the composition of the relevant natural gas within a short time
and at low operating costs. For this purpose, the sample gas is passed together with a carrier gas
through capillaries, which are called separating columns. Since the various gas components are
retained at the lining of the separating columns due to different adsorptive forces, they arrive at the
end of the separating columns at different times. Here a thermal conductivity detector detects the
components coming out of the separating columns and supplies signals from which the substance
amount fraction of the component concerned can be determined.
The PGC 6000 comprises the measuring element, which includes the chromatograph, and the
ERZ 2000 GC control computer. The three separating columns of the measuring element enable the
eleven most important natural gas components to be measured. In the measuring element the
superior calorific value, standard density, Wobbe index and relative density are already calculated
from the values measured. The control computer, among other things, displays the measuring
results, controls automatic calibration runs and monitors the measuring element.
The ERZ 2000 GC control computer is an RMG flow computer from the ERZ 2000 series in which a
communication module has been installed. Thus, the flow computer comprises the functions of a
PGC control computer and a gas volume corrector.
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The overall system of the PGC 6000 process gas chromatograph consists of the following
components:
- Measuring element with gas distribution (standard)
- Control computer
(standard)
- Sampling probe
(optional)
- Pressure reducer
(optional)
- Carrier and calibration gas cylinders
(to be provided by the operator)
PGC 6000
Gas distribution
Measuring
element
GC 6000
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2
1.)
2.)
3.)
4.)
5.)
6.)
7.)
8.)
Measuring gas
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9.)
10.)
11.)
Sampling probe
Pressure reducer
Measuring unit
Measuring element
Inlet 2 for two-stream version
GC 6000 analytical computer
Press. reducing unit (measuring gas/
calibration gases)
Press. reducing unit (calibration gases/
carrier gas)
Internal calibration gas, 10
External calibration gas, 10
Carrier gas (helium), 10
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280 mm
E2
3
ventilation
fixing hole
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ventilation
K2
K1 A B C M1 M2
Gas inlets:
A. carrier gas
(inlet pressure 4.5 bar)
B. int. calibration gas
(inlet pressure 2-3 bar)
C. ext. test gas
(inlet pressure 2-3 bar)
M. measuring gases
(inlet pressure 2-3 bar)
2-stream (option)
1-stream (standard)
Gas outlets:
E1.
vent line of bypass
E2.
vent line of measuring gas
K1+K2. condensate outlet
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In the casing besides the measuring element there are also the following items:
- Casing heating with thermostat.
The heating has been approved for areas subject to explosion hazards and is to be supplied with
230 VAC; its temperature has been permanently set at 10C.
- Valve block for switching automatically between sample, calibration and test gases.
Every inlet which is not connected is shut off by two valves so that even in the case of a leakage
the gases will not mix. The intrinsically safe solenoid valves are controlled by the ERZ 2000 GC
control computer.
- Condensate separator.
The condensate is separated on a membrane and can be drained through a valve at the bottom
of the casing. The membrane acts as a gas filter at the same time.
- Pressure-reducing units for sample and carrier gases.
Here the inlet pressure for the measuring element is fine adjusted.
- Bypass pipe for sample gas with a variable area flowmeter and an adjustment valve.
Since only a small quantity of gas flows through the measuring element due to miniaturisation,
sample gas is directed past the measuring element to the exhaust air in order to increase the
flow rate in the supply pipe. This ensures that current sample gas is analyzed in each case.
The standard version of the PGC 6000 has been designed for measuring gas from one tapping point
(single stream design). This version has been approved for custody transfer metering. For
secondary metering, the PGC 6000 may be designed as a 2-stream unit.
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MESSTECHNIK
Flow computer
ERZ 2004
Ser.-No.:
7.741
04.56
Year:
05
GF
9
Lock
Unlock
Meas.P,T..
Analysis
PQRS
C1-V24
ABC
TUV
DEF
GHI
3
Orifice
WXYZ
JKL
MNO
I/O
Archive
Test
#/*
_,
+
Totalizer
Flowrates
Meter
Mode
ID
*
Select
Enter
!
Alarms
Clear
The ERZ 2000 GC control computer comprises a flow computer from the ERZ 2000 series plus an
expansion module for controlling valves and communicating with the measuring element. The
ERZ 2000 can be used as a control computer from software version 1.7 upwards. Thus, the
correction function is available for a gas meter at the same time. With this configuration, it is not
possible to use an internal isolating card for the volume measurement inputs.
For a description of the control computer and its operation, please refer to the "ERZ 2000" manual.
Here all parameters and operating modes for the PGC 6000 are described.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Safety instructions
The PGC 6000 process gas chromatograph is used to measure the composition of natural gases
and determine the superior calorific value and standard density. Damage may be caused to the
chromatograph if other gases are passed through the measuring element.
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The PGC 6000 complies with the currently applicable standards and regulations. However, failure to
operate it properly may cause hazards.
Persons who install or operate a PGC 6000 process gas chromatograph in an area subject to
explosion hazards must be familiar with the currently applicable explosion protection standards and
regulations.
Please follow the instructions below:
Danger of explosion
In the manual, this symbol warns you of an explosion hazard. Please follow the
instructions given next to this symbol. The PGC 6000 process gas chromatograph has
been approved for use in areas subject to explosion hazards. Any modifications of the
device, in particular installation of components, may result in this approval becoming
void.
Please make sure that you comply in particular with the instructions regarding the
electrical connection of the PGC 6000.
Damage to property
In the manual, this symbol warns you of possible damage to property. The instructions
given next to this symbol inform you about what you can do to avoid damage to the
PGC 6000 process gas chromatograph.
It is essential to observe the warning information in these operating instructions and the generally
applicable safety rules.
No warranty claims can be asserted if there is unauthorized interference with the device!
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INSTALLATION
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Installation
Requirements for the measuring room
In Germany, the place where the PGC 6000 is to be installed has to comply with PTB's
requirements PTB-A 7.62 for superior calorific value measuring devices. The most important
requirements are as follows:
The PGC 6000 is to be installed in a clean and dry room which is sufficiently isolated and
protected against direct sunlight and climatic influences.
The PGC 6000 may not be exposed to draughts.
The room size has to be at least 9 m. If more than one process gas chromatograph is to be
installed in a room, there has to be a minimum floor area of 6 m for each additional device.
Room temperature must be between -10C and 55C all year round. The difference between the
highest and lowest room temperatures may not exceed 5C within a period of 24 hrs.
It is recommended that a mean room temperature of 23C be reached.
The room temperature has to be continuously monitored using min/max thermometers, for
example. The control computer has contact inputs which can be used for this purpose.
Gas connections
Pipes and connections
Stainless steel pipes must be used for all lines (sample gas, calibration gas and carrier gas); these
pipes have to be gas-tight in the relevant pressure range. Make sure that the pipes are free from
dirt, grease and solvents. The gas connections of all components are equipped with Swagelok
fittings. Please follow the assembly instructions for Swagelok fittings in the annex.
Never retighten already assembled Swagelok connections, otherwise they may become leaky.
In order to ensure proper analyses to be performed, all connections have to be tight to prevent
contamination with air. If it is necessary to seal threads or fittings, use only Teflon tape.
Helium is volatile and escapes even through small leaks; thus, it is essential to carefully seal and
check the system. Do not use any liquid leak detector, since such agents may contaminate the
separating columns.
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Carrier gas
Helium which is used as carrier gas has to comply with class 5.0 (purity: 99.999%). We recommend
that a vent valve be installed at the inlet of the measuring element to protect the device when the
cylinder is replaced. Connection is to be made through " piping.
A full 10 or 50 litre cylinder with 200 bar will be sufficient for approx. 25 or 125 days respectively.
Should the cylinder be empty much earlier than that, this indicates a leak in the piping. In order to
increase operational safety, we recommend that 50 litre cylinders be used.
After the helium cylinder has been connected and prior to switching on the power supply, purge
the helium pipe to the measuring element in accordance with the instructions in chapter "Start-up"!
Calibration gas
In Germany, the composition of the calibration gas to be used for custody transfer metering is
specified as per the table below. When the device is used in other countries, the applicable national
rules and regulations have to be complied with. If there are no such rules and regulations or in the
case of secondary metering, the gas composition may deviate from the specified one but we
recommend using the composition below nevertheless.
Component
Nitrogen
Methane
Carbon dioxide
Ethane
Propane
Isobutane
n-Butane
Neopentane
Isopentane
n-Pentane
n-Hexane
Concentration (mol%)
4.00
88.90
1.50
4.00
1.00
0.20
0.20
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
Please also note the instructions and specifications stated on the certificate of the calibration gas.
Particular care must be taken to ensure that the calibration gas cylinder is kept in a frost-free
location, since segregation may occur at low temperatures. If a calibration gas cylinder has once
cooled below 0C, it must not be used any longer.
There is no statutory regulation for test gas. However, it is also a gas mixture which has to be
stored and installed at temperatures above 0C.
Calibration gas or test gas is to be connected via " piping.
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Outlet pipes
The outlet pipes of the measuring element and the bypass are to be directed separately to the
outside as 12 mm piping without constriction. If these two pipes are brought together, this would
result in a higher pressure at the outlet of the measuring element which would in turn cause an
error in measurement. Apart from that, further devices must not be connected to the outlet pipe of
the measuring element.
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Electrical connections
Explosion protection
The solenoid valves for switching between sample gas, calibration gas and carrier gas
are intrinsically safe and may only be connected to certified intrinsically safe circuits.
This means that several isolating amplifiers have to be installed between the measuring
element and the control computer in accordance with the number of solenoid valves
fitted (see drawing).
MESSTECHNIK
Alarm
Flow Computer
Type ERZ 2004
Ser.-No.:
Year:
Sample gas
05
GF
Calibration gas
Test gas
Lock
Unlock
Meas.P,T..
Analysis
Com-F
Signalling module
DEF
GHI
JKL
MNO
I/O
Archive
Test
_,
+
Totalizer
Flowrates
Meter
Mode
ID
PQRS
Kalibrieren
ABC
TUV
Orifice
WXYZ
#/*
Enter
Select
Alarms
Clear
Pressure
Temperature
Measuring
element
Volume
Valve block
Isolating devices
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9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 PE PE 22 PE
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 PE PE 22 PE
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Power supply
and data line
Terminal assignments
Terminal of the
measuring element
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
Terminal of the
isolating amplifier
Module 1: 1 11
Module 1: 4 14
Module 1: 2 12
Module 1: 5 15
Module 2: 1 11
Module 2: 4 14
Module 2: 2 12
Module 2: 5 15
Module 3: 1 11
Module 3: 4 14
Direct connection
Direct connection
Terminal of the
control computer
X9 1
X9 2
X9 3
X9 4
X9 5
X9 6
X9 7
X9 8
X9 9
X9 10
L
N
+
X10 8
X10 7
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START-UP
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Start-up
Adjusting the inlet pressures
The casing of the PGC 6000 accommodates two pressure regulators for fine adjustment of the inlet
pressures of the carrier and sample gases. The actual pressure reduction has to be performed
upstream. The inlet pressure must never exceed 10 bar(g) to avoid damage to the measuring
element.
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Carrier gas: The pressure of the carrier gas is to be adjusted with the left regulator (item 3 of
drawing on page 3). The specified value is 4.5 bar 10%.
Sample gas: The pressure of the sample gas, calibration gas or test gas is to be adjusted with the
left regulator (item 4 of drawing on page 3). The permissible pressure is 2 - 3 bar. Normally, the
optimum sample gas pressure has already been adjusted in the factory.
START-UP
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OPERATION
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Operation
How to operate the PGC 6000
The PGC 6000 is mainly operated through the ERZ 2000 GC control computer. The latter displays
the measuring results and here you can also choose the gas to be measured (sample gas,
calibration gas or test gas). For further details concerning the operation of the control computer
and the meaning of the individual parameters, please refer to the ERZ 2000 manual which is
provided.
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MAINTENANCE
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Maintenance
Changing the cylinders
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When you change the helium cylinder, it is essential to make sure that no air enters the
carrier gas line! Every helium line which was opened has to be purged before another
start-up can be made.
To change the cylinder, proceed as follows:
1. Close the cylinder valve of the empty cylinder.
2. Close the inlet valve of the measuring element (inlet A of drawing on page 3).
3. Screw off the connection fitting from the empty cylinder and screw it on the full cylinder.
4. Open the cylinder valve.
5. If the pressure in the helium pipe does not increase any more, close the cylinder valve.
6. Unscrew the fitting at the inlet of the measuring element and blow off helium.
7. Tighten the fitting.
8. Repeat steps 4 to 7 for another 4 times.
9. Open the inlet valve of the measuring unit.
10. Check the inlet pressure at the inlet pressure regulator and, if necessary, increase or decrease
the pressure to 4.5 bar.
If there is another valve upstream of the measuring element, you can also use this valve to shut off
and vent the line. But you can also use an existing vent valve instead of opening the fittings
(recommended procedure). IMPORTANT: Venting has to be carried out at the location of the valve
and not in the middle of the piping.
The period of use of a calibration gas cylinder for custody transfer metering is limited. Please note
the information stated on the certificate of the calibration gas cylinder.
Follow-up verification
Depending on statutory regulations applicable at the place of use of the PGC 6000, the latter has to
be subjected to follow-up verification at regular intervals. In Germany, the follow-up verification
interval is one year.
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TECHNICAL DATA
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Technical data
Casing
Material
Dimensions
Polyester
W x H x D = 516 x 900 x 280 mm
Operating conditions
Ambient temperature range
Humidity
-10C to 50C
0 to 95% relative humidity
Power supply
Measuring element
Control computer
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24 VDC
230 VAC
24 VDC or 230 VAC
Power input
Measuring element
Heating of measuring unit
Control computer
50 W
100 W
24 W
Inlet pressures
Carrier gas
Sample gas
Calibration gas/test gas
4.5 bar
2 to 3 bar
2 to 3 bar
5.0
50 ml/min
Sample gas
Humidity
Consumption
Operating ranges
Superior calorific value
Standard density
7.0 to 14 kWh/m
0.7 to 1.0 kg/m
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ANNEX
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Annex
Assembly instructions for Swagelok fittings
INITIAL INSTALLATION
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RETIGHTENING INSTRUCTIONS
Fitting shown in the
disconnected position.
Insert tubing with pre-set
ferrules into the fitting body
until the front ferrule seats.
Tighten the nut by hand.
Then tighten the nut approx.
turn with a wrench.
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Solenoid valves:
EC type examination certificate: PTB 01 ATEX 2175
Type of protection: II 2 G EEx ia IIC T6 and EEx ia IIC T5
Casing heating:
EC type examination certificate: PTB 02 ATEX 1041 X
Type of protection: II 2 G EEx d IIC or dm IIC T6, T5, T4, T3
Connection box:
EC type examination certificate: KEMA 00 ATEX 8501 X
Type of protection: II 2 G EEx e II T6 or II 1 G EEx ia II T6 or II 2(1) G EEx e (ia) IIC T6
Cable feedthroughs:
EC type examination certificate: LCIE 97 ATEX 6005 X
Type of protection: II 2 GD EEx e II
Isolating device:
EC type examination certificate: CESI 02 ATEX 086
Type of protection: II (1) G [EEx ia] IIC
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