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AUTO-PURGER ® (NEAP)
ISO 9002
Model NEAP
(Shown with optional valve package VPM)
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PURGE POINT LOCATION
Purge points should be located where non- sizing information. Most air from the system
condensible gases tend to collect on the will normally collect between the condenser
high-pressure side of the refrigeration system. If and the P-trap. Avoid using one purge point shut-
more than one purge point is piped to the NEAP, off valve to control purging for two circuits. The
only one purge point shut-off valve should be open foul gas line should pitch down toward the purger.
at a time. A Hansen H8021 3-way shut-off valve can No traps are allowed in the foul gas line.
be connected at the purger to purge from two
alternating purge points. Shell and tube heat exchangers and condensers
should be purged at the top, usually at the point
Typically, ammonia evaporative condenser outlet farthest from the compressor discharge main inlet
liquid drain lines must drop a minimum of 4 feet to the vessel. When a high-pressure float regulator
(1.2 m) to the P-trap leading to the receiver. A is used, the top of the float valve chamber should
properly-sized equalizer line used in conjunction have a purge point. Flat plate condensing heat
with a P-trap will help drain liquid from the condenser exchangers should be purged at the outlet during
into the receiver. The P-trap also concentrates air operation. It is not necessary to purge control
prior to the receiver. Refer to ASHRAE guidelines, pressure receivers, high-pressure thermosyphon
IIAR papers, and the condenser manufacturer’s vessels, or vessels located on the low-pressure side
installation instructions for additional piping and of the system.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Purge Point
Purge Point*
Condenser
P-Trap
Receiver
Evaporator
Purger
Purge Point*
Water
cation
ate Lo
Altern Purge Point*
Receiver
nate Purge Point*
Alteration
Loc
To Evaporator
Float or Low-Pressure
Regulator Vessel
Purger Purger
PURGE GAS
FOUL GAS
SUCTION
SHUT-OFF
LIQUID
VALVE (E) 9
10 FEET (3 M) OF
A B C 2
NYLON PURGE
GAS TUBING
8
1
10
12 13
11
5b
AMMONIA-ABSORBING
WATER RESERVOIR
(CUSTOMER SUPPLIED)
4 EVAPORATOR
3 COIL
PURGER
OIL DRAIN (D) VESSEL
6
5a
7
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PURGER SHUT-DOWN TROUBLESHOOTING
To shut down the NEAP purger when purging is not NO NONCONDENSIBLE GAS BEING RELEASED
needed, simply close the foul gas line valve (A) and FROM THE PURGER
liquid line valve (B). Leave the suction line valve (C) Reason 1: The purge gas shut-off valve (E) is closed.
open to pump-out liquid from the purger and to Check: Verify that the valve is open.
prevent pressure from building inside the purger Reason 2: There are no noncondensible gases
while it is not in operation. present in the system.
Check: Measure the temperature of the liquid leaving
It is not necessary to shut-down the purger during
the condenser and measure the condensing pressure.
normal compressor off-cycles. The temperature/check
Compare the condensing pressure to the saturation
valve closes to prevent refrigerant from escaping
pressure for the measured temperature. If the
during warm up between cycles.
pressures are the same, there are very little, if any,
noncondensible gases in the system.
Reason 3: The purger evaporator temperature is
not at +40°F (+4.4°C) or below. The temperature/
PURGER PUMP-OUT PROCEDURE check valve (9) will be closed.
Check: Verify that suction pressure at the purger
FOR SERVICE
is below 58.6 psig (4 bar).
Important: Observe all standard refrigeration safety
practices. Safety eye goggles should be worn Reason 4: Inadequate liquid supply.
whenever installing or servicing refrigeration system Check: Make sure all liquid line shut-off valves
components. See also the Caution section on page 8. leading to the purger are open and the strainer in
the thermostatic expansion valve (1) is not clogged.
1. Close the liquid line valve (B) and foul gas line
Reason 5: The strainer/orifice (5b) is clogged.
valve (A).
Check: No frost on the strainer/orifice indicates a
2. Leave the suction line valve (C) open to allow
clogged strainer.
the purger to pump-out any remaining liquid.
3. The purger will slowly defrost as liquid Reason 6: No foul gas pressure at the purger.
evaporates. Continue pumping out until the Check: The pressure gauge on the purger should
purger is no longer frosted, indicating that all read condensing pressure. If more than approximately
liquid has exited the purger. 10 psi (.68 bar) below condensing pressure, there is
4. Close the suction line valve (C) and the purge a restriction in the foul gas line or the foul gas line
gas shut-off valve (E). The purger is now shut-off valve (A) is closed. Check to make sure the
isolated. Remove the purge gas tubing from strainer (4) is not clogged.
the water reservoir to prevent the possibility of Reason 7 : The temperature/check valve (9) is
reverse flow of water into the purger. clogged.
5. Safely bleed any remaining pressure from the C h e c k : Look for an obstruction inside the
purger using accepted procedures. temperature/check valve and remove it. Clean and
6. With all refrigerant removed (pumped out to inspect the check valve assembly (19), and replace
zero pressure), slowly open the oil drain (D) on if needed.
the bottom of the purger vessel to verify zero
pressure. Once zero pressure is verified, the Reason 8: Liquid, not vapor, in the foul gas line.
purger can be disconnected from the system Check: Look for frost after the strainer/orifice (5a)
or opened as needed for service. or liquid above the 50% level in the sight glass (7).
7. If the purger is removed from the system, cap Verify that the purge point is located at the top of a
the suction, foul gas, and liquid lines to the pipe or vessel where no liquid is present. Relocate
system using blanking flanges. if needed.
Reason 9: The 225 psid check valve (10) is leaking.
Check: If the pressure difference is below 225 psid
and the outlet of the check valve is frosted, replace
the seat/poppet assembly and spring if necessary.
OIL DRAIN
The NEAP has a valve and connection (D) on the AMMONIA GAS BEING RELEASED FROM
bottom of the purger vessel for draining oil. Excess THE PURGER IN NOTICEABLE QUANTITIES
oil in the purger can reduce its capacity by lowering Reason 1: The float ball plunger or seat is leaking.
the evaporating or condensing rate. Typically, oil is Check: Verify the condition of the plunger seating
not a problem unless the liquid line is connected to surface. It should be clean and without scratches.
a vessel or line where oil can drain into the purger. Replace if needed. Verify the condition of the seat
(13) and replace if needed.
Before draining any oil, safely pump-out the purger
as indicated in the Purger Pump-Out Procedure section R e a s o n 2 : The temperature/check valve is
and allow the purger to warm to ambient temperature. inoperative.
Use accepted oil draining precautions to prevent injury Check: The power element may have lost its charge.
or property damage. Once all oil has been drained Look for cracks or holes in the power element and
from the purger, close the oil drain valve (D) and related tubing. Replace the element if needed. Also,
return it to normal operation, as indicated in the check for dirt in the check valve assembly or on the
Installation and Start-Up section. temperature valve seat.
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LIQB
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VALVE PACKAGE (VPM) SELECTING AN AUTO-PURGER®
FOUL GAS LINE LIQUID LINE SUCTION LINE
In addition to the Non-Electrical AUTO-PURGER ®
1/2" 1/2"
SOCKET WELD SOCKET WELD
SHUT-OFF
3/4" (NEAP), Hansen Technologies offers two other
SOCKET WELD
SHUT-OFF
VALVE versions—the original AUTO-PURGER ® AP and the
VALVE SHUT-OFF VALVE
(VIEW ROTATED compact AUTO-PURGER® APM. Use the following
FOR CLARITY)
descriptions to help select the best AUTO-PURGER
VPM
A B C
GAUGE VALVE
1/4" NPT GAUGE VALVE for your needs. For additional assistance, contact
1/4" NPT
the factory.
PURGER FRAME
AUTO-PURGER AP
This is the original AUTO-PURGER. It has solid-
state control and is ideal for larger systems, up to
1500 tons (5275 kW). This is two to three times the
air removal capacity of the Armstrong purger. With
The valve package (VPM) provides an easy means of models available to purge up to 24 points, the AP
connecting the Non-Electrical AUTO-PURGER® (NEAP) features automatic start-up with electronic control.
to the refrigeration system. It consists of three welded The purge cycles can be individually adjusted to
assemblies that contain the necessary valves and meet system requirements. The AP includes an
flanges to ensure proper connections without the automatic water bubbler. An
need to purchase separate valves. This bolt-on valve optional NEMA 4 rated enclosure
package provides the three shut-off valves required is available. A European option
for purger operation and also facilitates purger isolation is available that features all-
for shut-down, routine maintenance, or troubleshooting welded construction and
purger operation. When ordering the NEAP, specify conformance to European
the VPM option for the Hansen shut-off valve package. electrical standards. For
ammonia and halocarbon
CAUTION refrigeration system. As-
Hansen purgers are for refrigeration systems only. sembled, tested, and ready to run.
These instructions and related safety precautions
must be read completely and understood before
selecting, using, or servicing these purgers. Only AUTO-PURGER APM
knowledgeable, trained refrigeration technicians A more compact version of the original AP, the
should install, operate, or service these purgers. AUTO-PURGER APM is ideal for medium-size systems,
Stated temperature and pressure limits should not up to 200 tons (703 kW). Like the AP, the APM features
be exceeded. Purger components should not be automatic start-up with electronic
removed from the purger unless the system has control. Designed for up to four purge
been evacuated to zero pressure. See also the Safety points, an electronic “brain” searches
Precautions in the current List Price schedule and for noncondensible gases in the
the Safety Precautions Sheet supplied with the system and purges at those points
product. Escaping refrigerant can cause injury, where air is present. The APM
especially to the eyes and lungs. includes an automatic water bubbler
and comes standard with a NEMA
WARRANTY 12,13 control cabinet. For use with
All mechanical components are guaranteed against ammonia refrigeration systems.
defective materials or workmanship for one year Assembled, tested, and ready to run.
FOB our plant. No consequential damages or field
labor is included. NON-ELECTRICAL AUTO-PURGER (NEAP)
DEFINITIONS The Non-Electrical AUTO-PURGER (NEAP) is ideal
for small systems. The non-electrical design also
Noncondensible gases: These gases, primarily air, cannot makes the NEAP ideal for explosion proof
be condensed by normal system operating temperature and
pressure. They cause higher-than-necessary head pressure. applications. The simple design of the NEAP features
Noncondensible gases can enter a refrigeration system through fully automatic start-up, like the other
vacuum leaks, break down of oil and refrigerant, and during AUTO-PURGERs, and is generally used to purge a
service repairs and system charging.
single point. Three shut-off valves or the Hansen
Foul gas: A vapor mixture of noncondensible gases and
refrigerant gas. VPM valve package are required to operate this
High-pressure liquid: Refrigerant liquid source from a purger. For use with ammonia refrigeration systems.
condenser or receiver. Assembled, tested, and ready to run.
P-trap: A piping arrangement, typically in condenser drain
lines, to prevent passage of gas while enabling liquid to proceed.
Purge point: A location on the refrigeration system where foul HANSEN TECHNOLOGIES
gas is taken from and piped to the purger. CORPORATION
Purge gas: The noncondensible result of the separation of 6827 High Grove Boulevard
refrigerant gas from the foul gas by the purger. Normally passed Burr Ridge, Illinois 60521 U.S.A.
into a water bubbler or water reservoir.
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