Emerson Process Management GmbH & Co. OHG3-2
X-STREAM Non-Incendive
Instruction Manual
HASXENE-IM-EX
12/2014
3.2 Leak Test
3.2 Performing a Leak Test
Max. pressure 7.25 psig
(500 mbar)!
Multi channel instruments:
Analyzers with parallel tubing
require separate leak tests for
each gas path !
To achieve best and proper measuring results
you must ensure the gas path system does
not have leaks.
The following procedure describes how to
perform a leak test with focus on the instru-
ment.
The gas path system should be leak tested
at least on a bimonthly basis and after main-
tenance, replacement or repair of gas path
parts.
Note!
We recommend to include external equip-
ment (e.g. cooler, dust fi lters, etc.) into a leak
test!
Required tools
U-turn manometer for max. 1.45 psi
(100 mbar)
Stop valve
Procedure
Connect the water fi lled u-turn manome-
ter to the analyzer‘s sample gas output
(disconnect external gas lines).
Install the stop valve between gas input
fi tting and a nitrogen (N
2
) supply.
Open the stop valve until the internal
gas path is under pressure of approx.
0.725 psi/50 mbar (corresponding to
19.7 inch/500 mm water column)
Close the stop valve. After a short time
for the water to balance, the water level
must not change over a time period of
approx. 5 minutes!
Analyzer
overpressure
approx.
0.725 psi /
50 mbar
stop
valve
Water
Fig. 3-3: Leak Testing With U-Turn Manometer
HAZARD FROM GASES
Before opening gas paths
they must be purged with
ambient air or neutral gas (N
2
)
to avoid hazards caused by
toxic, fl ammable, explosive
or harmful to health sample
gas components!
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
