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Section 7

Operation

7.1 General

The GENERON HPMB Nitrogen Generator has been designed to run unattended except for
periodic operational and calibration checks.

This section describes the various screens, operating modes, and alarm functions of the
HPMB control system.

7.1.1 Main Menu Screen

From the Main Menu Screen pressing the “F” key associated with the screen can
accessed all other screens, time and date can also be found on this screen

7.1.2 Info Screen “F1”

This is an overview of the N2 Generator, this is an information screen only and no
user changeable Setpoint can be found on this screen. The following information
can be found here
7.1.2.1 % O2 is the O2 in N2 reading (AT 20-1).
7.1.2.2 % Open is the % that FY 23-1 is open (0-100%)
7.1.2.3 RTD 14-1 Incoming air temperature
7.1.2.4 RTD 14-2 Heater element temperature
7.1.2.5 RTD 14-3 Heater air after heater
7.1.2.6 RTD 19-1 Heater air into the modules
7.1.2.7 Compressor running indication (Off, Running)
7.1.2.8 System Status Indication ( Stop, Running, Standby)
7.1.2.8.1 Info Screen 2 “F1”
7.1.2.8.2 PT 25-1 Product Pressure
7.1.2.8.3 FS 19-1 (Low, Ok)
7.1.2.8.4 FSV 24-2 (Product, Vent)
7.1.2.8.5 Run Hours

7.1.3 Setup 1 “F2”

7.1.3.1 Purity Setpoint “F2” (.1 to 10%)

7.1.3.2 Manual Setpoint “F3” – Purity valve setpoint when system is run in
manual (0-100%)

7.1.3.3 Vent Delay “F4” – The amount of time in seconds that the purity can
go above the High O2 SP before the system goes to vent (0-9999
Seconds)

“F1” Next (Setup Screen 2)

7.1.3.4 MODE Select “F2”

7.1.3.5 Vent SD Delay “F3” – The amount of time in seconds system staying
in vent off-spec before goes to shutdown (0-9999 Seconds)
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Next Screen “F1” (Setup Screen 3)

7.1.3.6 Heater Setpoint “F2”

7.1.3.7 High O2 SP “F3” This is the highest allowed O2 content before the
Vent timer will activate and then send the product to vent (off spec)

7.1.3.8 Low O2 SP “F4” This is the lowest allowed O2 content before the
Vent timer will activate and then send the product to vent (off spec)

Next Screen “F1” (Setup Screen 4)

7.1.3.9 PT 25 Standby SP “F3” –This is the highest allowable tank pressure

setpoint to return system to normal production after going to standby
7.1.3.10 PT 25 Standby Resume SP “F4” –This is the resume pressure
setpoint before system goes to standby

Next Screen “F1” (Setup Screen 5)

Next Screen “F1” (O2 Calibration Setup)

7.1.3.11 O2 Calibration Request “F2” – This button will put system in O2

calibration mode. Please contact Generon service department before
operating in this mode.

7.1.3.12 Calibr. Time Remain (Sec)

Next Screen “F1”

Main Menu “F1”

7.1.3.13 Default Screens “F2” This is the default values for all setpoints

7.1.3.14 PID Setup “F3” – These Screens are password protected and are
used for tuning the Heater and Purity PID Loops. The access of
these screens is restricted, please contact Generon. Personal
injury and equipment damage could occur if not properly
adjusted by qualified personal.

7.1.4 Setup 2 “F3”

7.1.4.1 These Screens are password protected and are used for setting of
factory defaults. The access of these screens is restricted, please
contact Generon. Personal injury and equipment damage could
occur if not properly adjusted by qualified personal.

7.1.5 Alarm History “F4”

7.1.5.1 Last 100 Alarms History

7.2 Alarms and Shutdowns

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When in the Auto or Manual mode, alarms can be present. Some of these alarms can lead
to a system shutdown if not corrected within the set time period. Refer to Section 8.2 and
8.3 for Maintenance and Trouble-shooting. The Alarm lamp will illuminate to indicate these
conditions and the OIT will display them.

Any Shutdown alarm will have to be corrected and the Manual/Stop/Auto switch place in the
Stop position before the system can be restarted.

7.2.1 “No Flow Detected For Run SHUTDOWN”

A system run has been requested and no flow has been detected. This is a latching
shutdown; the system Manual/Stop/Auto switch must be placed in Stop before the
system can be restarted.

7.2.3 “WARNING - Level Switch 10-1 Failure - Level Switch 11-1 Failure“

A level switch failure has occurred, this is just alarm.

7.2.4 Heater Safety Contactor Trip.

A heater controller problem has been detected and the heater has shutdown.

7.2.5 Warning Filter DP is high

A high DP has been detected across the filter, if after 30 minutes this is not
corrected, the system will shutdown.

7.2.6 WARNING - Air To Modules Temp High > (60C)(140F)

Heated air to modules is above 60C, this is just a warning alarm

7.2.7 Air to Modules Temp High > (65C)(149F) SHUTDOWN

Heated air to the modules is above 65C and the system has shutdown. When the
temperature falls below 55C place the system Manual/Stop/Auto switch in Stop
before the system can be restarted

7.2.8 “High O2 Content Alarm, System to vent” or “Low O2 Content, System to Vent”

The O2 concentration has gone above the high alarm point and system goes vent
offspec

7.2.9 “Compressor Failure 1”, or “Compressor Failure 2” (if applicable)

A compressor Start has been requested with no compressor running indication from
the compressor

7.2.10 Heater not heating

After 60 minutes the air to the modules is not above 30C

7.2.11 System Venting to Long Shutdown

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The system has been venting longer the allotted time set on the setup screen and
has shutdown the generator

7.2.12 Heater Element Over temperature > (200C) (392F)

The temperature of the heater elements has risen above 200C and has tripped the
heater.

7.2.13 RTD 14-3 Failure SHUTDOWN

The heater air temperature RTD has failed and shutdown the system. This is a
latching shutdown; the system Manual/Stop/Auto switch must be placed in Stop
before the system can be restarted

7.2.14 RTD 19-1 Failure SHUTDOWN

Heated Air to Modules RTD has failed and shutdown the system. This is a latching
shutdown; the system Manual/Stop/Auto switch must be placed in Stop before the
system can be restarted

7.2.15 RTD 14-1 Failure SHUTDOWN

Air into the system RTD has failed and shutdown the system. This is a latching
shutdown; the system Manual/Stop/Auto switch must be placed in Stop before the
system can be restarted

7.2.16 RTD 14-2 Failure SHUTDOWN

The Heater Element RTD has failed and shutdown the system. This is a latching
shutdown; the system Manual/Stop/Auto switch must be placed in Stop before the
system can be restarted

7.2.17 Shorted SCR SHUTDOWN (Heater Control)

A phase short has been detected and has shutdown the system. Check heater
circuit for problems.

7.2.18 WARNING - Air To Modules Temp Low <(2C)(35F)

Heated air to modules is above below 2C, this is just a warning alarm

7.2.19 Air to Modules Temp Low <(2C)(35F) SHUTDOWN

Heated air to the modules is below 2C for 30 minutes and the system has shutdown.
Place the system Manual/Stop/Auto switch in Stop before the system can be
restarted

7.2.20 “Level Switch 11-1 Failure SHUTDOWN” and “Level Switch 10-1 Failure
SHUTDOWN”
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A level switch failure has occurred for 30 minutes and has shutdown the system.
This is a latching shutdown; the system Manual/Stop/Auto switch must be placed in
Stop before the system can be restarted

7.2.21 DT IN USE

Incoming temp is high Heater SP and system will automatically increase the setpoint
to maintain delta temperature between incoming air and module temperature.

7.2.22 E-Stop Active (if applicable)

E-Stop button is pushed.

7.3 Generator Startup

Make a visual inspection around the nitrogen generator to insure proper installation. Turn
the mode selection switch on the control panel to Stop. Switch on the electrical power to
the heater and control panels. There will be an analyzer warm-up wait period (1 to 5
minutes) which will count down on the OIT.

Start the compressor (see the compressor manual); it may not start up at first if it is
controlled by the HPMB nitrogen generator.

Ensure the permeate and off-spec vents are unobstructed and can flow to atmosphere.
Verify the drain by-pass valves are closed and the valves to the drains traps are open.
Ensure the valves (19-3 and 19-6) to and from the modules are fully open.

Change the Manual/Stop/Auto switch to Auto.

The daily check list/log should be gone over each day after the system has been running at
least one hour (see Section 8.2).

7.4 Generator Shutdown

To turn the GENERON HPMB Nitrogen Generator off:

Turn the Manual/Stop/Auto selector switch to Stop.

Turn off the power of the control and heater panels.

If there is a dedicated compressor, shut it down per the manufacturer’s

recommendations.