Titan Flow Control, Inc.: Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
Titan Flow Control, Inc.: Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
Titan Flow Control, Inc.: Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
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TITAN FLOW
CONTROL, INC. INSTALLATION, OPERATION,
AND MAINTENANCE
PREFACE:
GENERAL INFORMATION:
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be slightly smaller than the smallest debris particle to be removed.
If the basket perforation is undersized, the basket may require Upon receipt of product, it is important to follow these
excessive cleaning. Consequently, if the basket perforation is unpacking and inspection procedures.
oversized, unwanted debris may be permitted to flow through the
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pipeline, possibly damaging downstream equipment. The correct All Titan FCI Basket Strainers are shipped in specialized
size of Basket Strainer is determined by its job function, not by the shipping containers designed to prevent damage during
size of the pipeline. transportation. If external damage to the shipping
container is evident upon receipt of product, please
Prior to selection of a Titan FCI Basket Strainer, the following factors request that a representative of the shipping carrier be
must be determined: present before unpacking the product.
• Material construction requirements of the Basket Strainer.
• Design and working pressure/temperature requirements. • Carefully open the shipping container, following any
instructions that may be marked on the container.
• Operating conditions (throttling, pressure drop, condensation,
Remove all packing material surrounding the Basket
flow reversal, operation frequency, etc.).
Strainer and carefully lift it from the container. It
• Service media type (liquid, gas, abrasive, corrosive, dirty, etc).
is recommend to keep the shipping container and all
• Pipeline Media Flow-rate and Viscosity.
packing material for reuse in storage or reshipment.
• Debris Size to be removed and debris loading of the pipeline.
• Ability to interrupt flow for servicing and cleaning
• Clean Start-up Pressure of the Pipeline. CAUTION:
• Space availability for installation.
For large or heavy Basket Strainers, the appropriate
Please contact a Titan Design Engineer to assist in the determination material handling equipment must be used to prevent
of these requirements prior to selection and purchase. injury and possible damage to the Basket Strainer.
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for proper alignment. Titan FCI Basket Strainers
upon the local, environmental storage conditions. Please
should never be utilized to realign an existing piping
consult a Titan FCI Design Engineer to assist in this
system.
determination.
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• Ensure that the pipeline’s mating flanges are the same
• When ready to install, remove any preservatives with solvent
type as the Basket Strainer being installed. Raised
dampened cloths. Remove any loose material and protective
face flange ends cannot be mated to flat face flange
packing material.
ends.
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INSTALLATION: Continued...
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Step 4: CAUTION:
Place the Basket Strainer into the pipeline, ensuring that the flow
arrow on the body of the Basket Strainer is pointing in the direction With piping systems that contain fluids other than
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of the pipeline flow. For large or heavy Basket Strainers, lift the water or when the working temperature is above
Basket Strainer into place using slings positioned underneath the 120o F, fluid must be drained to safe area, away from
inlet and outlet connections. the operator. Operators should always be fitted with
appropriate protective equipment when venting is
Step 5: performed.
Install a standard, ANSI (1/8” thick) flange gasket between the Basket
Strainer and pipeline flanges, on both sides. Install lubricated flange Step 2:
bolts and hand tighten. Flange bolts should then be tightened, using Start the piping system by opening the outlet valve nearest
a star or crisscross pattern to evenly load the bolts, in accordance the Basket Strainer’s outlet first. Then gradually open the
with established piping standards. This is illustrated in Figure 3. inlet valve nearest the Basket Strainer’s inlet, approximately
25% of normal operational flow. It is important to start
CAUTION: the system gradually to avoid displacing or damaging the
Basket Strainer.
Excessive bolt torque may damage flanges. Please refer to
established flange bolt torques for guidelines. Step 3:
Continue to open the inlet valve until the desired
service flow has been reached.
Step 4:
Close blow-down valve or other pipeline vent.
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During normal use, the basket will become clogged with foreign Remove basket and clean. Avoid banging or hitting the
matter, causing the differential pressure to increase. Once the screen to remove stubborn debris. It is recommended to
differential pressure has increased to an unacceptable value, typically use a high pressure water or air stream to clean screen.
by 5 psi to 10 psi, it is time to clean or replace the basket. It is not
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advisable to let the differential pressure increase by 20 psi. This Step 5:
may cause the screen to fail and possibly damage downstream Inspect basket and cover gasket for damage. If either is
equipment. damaged, replace. Always ensure there is a spare gasket
and basket on hand prior to maintenance.
A convenient and safe way to determine when the basket needs
to be replaced is to install pressure gauges on the inlet and outlet Step 6:
sides of the Basket Strainer. The maximum acceptable pressure Remove any debris or sludge from within the Basket
drop across the Basket Strainer will indicate when the screen Strainer.
needs to be replaced. Basket size and construction determine the
maximum pressure drop a Basket Strainer screen can withstand. Step 7:
Please consult factory for exact pressure ratings. Replace clean basket into its original position, ensuring it
is squarely positioned on the screen seat.
Strainer Element Cleaning
Step 8:
Replace cover gasket and replace and tighten cover.
CAUTION:
Before removing the cover of the Basket Strainer, the pressure Follow the Start-up procedure outlined within the
inside the vessel must be reduced to atmospheric via suction OPERATION section of this manual.
or venting. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury.
For the bill of materials and spare parts listing of each Basket WARRANTY:
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attributable to seller: improper usage, over tightening
on threads, abuse or incorrect assembly in the field, or
other cause not due to seller’s improper manufacture,
seller will, subject to purchaser’s written authorization,
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Figure 4: CAD Illustration
repair or replace such products at cost. Seller’s factory
inspection and testing reports will be made available to
SAMPLE PARTS LIST purchaser upon request.
No. Simplex Basket Strainer
1 BODY THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER
2 COVER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS OR
3* COVER GASKET
MERCHANTABILITY. SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
4* BASKET
ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
5* STUD DAMAGES. NO REPRESENTATIVE OR SELLER HAS
6 NUT AUTHORITY TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR
7 NPT PLUG WARRANTIES, EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN.
8 NPT PLUG
* Denotes recommended spare parts