Quick Reference Guide

Table of Contents
414, 518, & 518 HV 1. QHSE & Golden Rules

Centrifuges – Electric 2. Overview

3. Moving and Transporting

4. Rig-up

5. Daily Operations

6. Preventative Maintenance

7. Troubleshooting Guide

Scope of Document - This Quick Reference Guide (QRG) is intended to provide operations
personnel the basic information required to install, operate, service and troubleshoot this
equipment while used in the field. It is not a substitute for proper equipment training, nor
does it provide detailed information for major repairs or shop maintenance. This document
should be kept with the equipment for reference and to refresh the operators’ working
knowledge of the equipment.
1.1 QHSE – Safety Precautions

1. All personnel performing installation, operations and

maintenance procedures on this equipment should be
trained on rig safety, operations and maintenance of this
equipment.
2. Wear all required PPE – safety glasses, gloves, steel toe
boots, and all location specific safety equipment.
3. All guards and covers must be securely fastened while the
equipment is energized or spinning.
4. Lock out/Tag out power to unit before beginning any service
work on the equipment.

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1.2 Golden Rules of Operation

1. Review all safety requirements, start-up, shutdown and isolation procedures

2. Remove shipping brackets before start-up
3. Ensure the correct feed tube is used
4. Ensure unit is properly lubricated prior to start-up
5. Check rotation when starting
6. Build and maintain wall cake during operation
7. High differential for high feed rate or heavy mud
8. Monitor vibration and bearing temperatures
9. Run empty for at least 10 minutes prior to shutdown
10. Keep up with maintenance schedules and general cleaning
11. Install shipping brackets before transit or storage

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2.1 Overview

Gearbox Isolation Hour Meter

Housing Vessel Cover
Switch
Main Drive
Back Drive Belt Guard
Belt Guard

Back Drive Control Motor Main Drive

Motor Panel Support Motor
Bracket
(typical)

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 2.2 Overview
Solids
Discharge Gearbox
Wear plate Liquid
Discharge Ports
(Weirs, Dams)

Solids
Discharge
Bushings

Hydraulic
Coupling
Bowl

Back Drive
Sheave
w/ GS Coupling
Feed
& Microswitch
Tube

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 3.1 Moving and Transporting - Shipping Blocks for Main Bearings

To prevent bearing damage from shock and vibration during transportation and long
shutdown periods (> 1 month), the main bearings should be unloaded using shipping
blocks placed under the ROTATING ASSEMBLY (RTA/RA) base at each bearing (feed tube
and gearbox ends) as shown in yellow.

Main Bearing Gearbox End

Main Bearing Feed Tube End
With Shipping Block
With Shipping Block

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3.2 Moving and Transporting - Lifting

Lifting beam
!! CAUTION: Always used trained personnel
for lifting operations.

!! CAUTION: Always use a four point lift with

tag line

!! CAUTION: An M-I SWACO representative

must be present during lifting

Dry Weights
414 4936 lb
2239 kg
Lifting Points
518 5875 lb
2665 kg
518HV 6169 lb
2798 kg

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4.1 Rig-Up - Power Requirements
Power Requirements
Motor
Back Drive Motor
414
Recommended Main Breaker Size
Recommended Power Cable Size
Power Cable Gland
Power Requirements
Motor
Back Drive Motor
518
Recommended Main Breaker Size
Recommended Power Cable Size
Power Cable Gland
Power Requirements
Motor
518HV
Back Drive Motor
Recommended Main Breaker Size
Recommended Power Cable Size
Power Cable Gland
!! Always use lock out/tag out procedures to
isolate the rig power
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NEMA – UL, CSA
460 V, 60 Hz, 3 Phase
25 hp (18.65 kW), Full Load – 31 A
7.5 hp (5.6 kW), Full Load –10 A
75 A
6 AWG – 4 Conductor EP Armored
1-1/4 in NPT EP 0.93-1.31 in dia.
460 V, 60 Hz, 3 Phase
25 hp (18.65 kW), Full Load – 31 A
7.5 hp (5.6 kW), Full Load – 10 A
75 A
6 AWG – 4 Conductor EP Armored
1-1/4 in NPT EP 0.93-1.31 in dia.
460 V, 60 Hz, 3 Phase
50 hp (37.3 kW), Full Load – 57 A
15 hp (11.2 kW), Full Load – 17 A
100 A
3 AWG – 4 Conductor EP Armored
2 in NPT EP 1.14-1.69 in dia.
!!
IEC - ATEX
380 V – 460 V, 50 Hz - 60 Hz, 3 Phase
25 hp (18.65 kW), Full Load – 39 A
7.5 hp (5.6 kW), Full Load –12 A
75 A
6 AWG – 4 Conductor EP Armored
1-1/4 in NPT EP 0.93-1.31 in dia.
380 V – 460 V, 50 Hz – 60 Hz, 3 Phase
25 hp (18.65 kW), Full Load – 39 A
7.5 hp (5.6 kW), Full Load – 12 A
75 A
6 AWG – 4 Conductor EP Armored
1-1/4 in NPT EP 0.93-1.31 in dia.
380 V – 460 V, 50 Hz – 60 Hz, 3 Phase
50 hp (37.3 kW), Full Load – 67 A
15 hp (11.2 kW), Full Load – 22 A
125 A
2 AWG – 4 Conductor EP Armored
2 in NPT EP 1.14- 1.69 in dia.
The electrical installation should be made
by a qualified electrician
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4.2 Rig-Up - Installation
• The centrifuge must be mounted
level on a suitable structure and
safely secured during operations
1778 mm
(70 inch)

518 & 518HV: 3023 mm (119 inch)

414: 2424 mm (96 inch)

1353 mm
(54 inch)

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4.3 Rig-Up - Installation

Liquid Solids Feed Tube

Discharge Discharge (Inlet)
(Outlet) (Outlet)

Liquid Discharge Solids Discharge Feed Tube

8 in ANSI 150 flange with

414 & 518
6 in Victaulic adapter 21 in x 13-7/8 in
rectangular flange 2 in NPT Male
8 in ANSI 150 flange with (1-1/4 in flange width)
518HV
8 in Victaulic adapter

Feed Tubes
• 414/518 uses P/N 9610429 (standard – side discharge) and P/N 9610427 (increased volume – side discharge)
• 518HV uses P/N 9610832 (standard - open end)

!! CAUTION: Flexible connector necessary for hard pipe

connections to inlet or outlets

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 4.4 Rig-Up - Installation
• Centrifuge stand must
– Be rated to support the weight of the centrifuge(s) while loaded and operating
– Set the centrifuge level and at least 3 feet (~1 meter) higher than the mud tanks
– Positioned to minimize vibrations from other rig equipment
– Be located near solids collection site / waste pit
– Allow a max solids discharge chute angle of 40 degrees from vertical
– Allow for an auger if the max chute angle is exceeded

• Liquid discharge piping must

– Match the liquid discharge connection on the centrifuge (see liquid discharge
dimensions)
– Not be restricted, reduced in size, or have sharp and/or numerous bends
– Have a 10% or greater downhill slope

• Feed tube inlet hose must

– Be sized to minimize head loss due to line friction (2 inch for < 100 gpm, 3 inch for ≥
100 gpm)
– Be supported so its weight is not loaded on the feed tube
– Be attached to the feed tube with a flexible coupling
– Have an auxiliary line fitting to flush out the feed tube and bowl during cleaning

• Feed pump must

– Be wired into centrifuge control box to allow for automatic shutoff
– Provide adequate flow and pressure to transport mud up to the feed tube
– Allow for variable feed rates, either by controlling pump speed or allowing bypass
– Have an isolation valve at the tank for the pump suction line
– Have a flush line connection with valve at the inlet

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4.5 Rig-Up - Rotation
Back drive motor Main drive motor
typically rotates ALWAYS rotates away
towards operator from operator

For maximum differential, the back drive

motor must turn opposite of the main
drive motor

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5.1 Daily Operations - Start-up & Shutdown Procedures
Start-up Procedure
1. Start the back drive motor – check rotation
2. Wait 10 seconds and start the main drive
motor – check rotation
3. Give the centrifuge up to 2 minutes to achieve
set speed
4. Open the suction valve on mud tank
5. Start pump at the minimum feed rate
6. Bring the feed rate up slowly to desired
processing rate
Note: For a more thorough cleanout after
shutting down, leave the centrifuge off for 20
minutes, and then run it empty for another 30
minutes before shutting it down again.
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Shutdown Procedure
1. Bring the feed rate down to minimum
slowly, and then shut off the feed pump
2. Close the suction valve on mud tank and
open flush valve on the feed pump
3. Turn on feed pump and flush for 30
seconds, then shut the pump off
4. Flush at feed tube until diluted mud is
discharged from the centrifuge; stop flush
5. Run centrifuge empty for at least 10
minutes
6. Shut off the main drive motor, back drive
should still be running
7. Back drive motor will shut off automatically,
motor is on a time delay switch – should be
adjusted to 6 minutes minimum
Daily Operations
5.2 Daily Operations - Changing Settings
Setting Increase
Bowl speed • G-force increases
• More solids recovered
• More fine solids (LGS) recovered
• Drier solids
Feed rate • Less fluid retention time
• More solids recovered
• Lower cut point
• Wetter solids
Differential speed • Less solids retention time
• Wetter solids
• Less torque on gearbox
Feed tube position in bowl* Feed tube in
• Drier solids
• More torque on gearbox
Pool depth • More torque on gearbox
• Longer retention time
• Increase cut point
• Lower processing rate
• Wetter solids
* Feed tube position changing only for 414 and 518, not 518HV
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Decrease
• G-force decreases
• Less solids recovered
• Less fine solids (LGS) recovered
• Wetter solids
• More fluid retention time
• Less solids recovered
• Increased cut point
• Drier solids
• More solids retention time
• Drier solids
• More torque on gearbox
Feed tube out (8 in or 200 mm
max)
• Wetter solids
• Less torque on gearbox
• Less torque on gearbox
• Less retention time
• Lower cut point
• Higher processing rate
• Dryer solids
 5.3 Daily Operations - Bowl Speed
To adjust bowl speed, change belt position and pulley alignment so that the appropriate
pulley sizes listed below are used. Re-tension belt after changing bowl speed.

Pulley Diameters – Inches (mm)

414 518 518 HV

50 Hz - 1450 RPM 60 Hz - 1750 RPM 50 Hz - 1450 RPM 60 Hz - 1750 RPM 50 Hz - 1450 RPM 60 Hz - 1750 RPM

Speed
(rpm) G's Motor Bowl Belt Size Motor Bowl Belt Size Motor Bowl Belt Size Motor Bowl Belt Size Motor Bowl Belt Size Motor Bowl Belt Size

9.6 7.4 3V-850 8.0 7.4 3V-850 9.6 7.4 3V-850 8.0 7.4 3V-850 10.0 7.7 3-5V-900 8.3 7.7 3-5V-850
1900 705 (244) (188) P/N 0506116 (203) (188) P/N 0506116 (244) (188) P/N 0506116 (203) (188) P/N 0506116 (254) (196) P/N 0506227 (211) (196) P/N 0506223

12.3 7.4 3V-900 10.6 7.4 3V-900 12.3 7.4 3V-900 10.6 7.4 3V-900 12.8 7.7 3-5V-950 11.0 7.7 3-5V-900
2500 1221 (312) (188) P/N 0506120 (269) (188) P/N 0506120 (312) (188) P/N 0506120 (269) (188) P/N 0506120 (325) (196) P/N 0506231 (279) (196) P/N 0506227

12.3 5.6 3V-850 10.6 5.6 3V-850 12.8 5.8 3-5V-900 11.0 5.8 3-5V-850
3200 2000 -- -- -- -- -- -- (312) (142) P/N 0506116 (269) (142) P/N 0506116 (325) (147) P/N 0506227 (279) (147) P/N 0506223

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 5.4 Daily Operations - Torque Limiter
• GS Coupling
– Provides over-torque protection for the gearbox by
utilizing a spring loaded coupling
– If torque exceeds limit, coupling will disengage, trip a
limit switch and shut down centrifuge

• Checking GS Coupling Torque Setting

– Measure the torque of the assembled GS coupling, both
the right and left side values.
– Note: The sunwheel will need to be secured in order to
measure the torque value. Torque values should be
between 50 and 60 ft/lbs (68 and 81 Nm).
– Use GS Coupling calibrator (p/n 9601033) with a torque
wrench

• Resetting GS Coupling
1. Remove center screw, washer and driver
2. Apply light grease to balls on coupling teeth Coupling
3. Line up grooves on coupling to teeth on sheave
assembly
4. Line up teeth on driver to teeth on coupling
5. Line up pin on sun wheel shaft to inside groove on Driver
driver
6. Re-install washer and center screw
7. Reset limit switch and check for proper movement
and position

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6.1 Preventative Maintenance - 360° Rig Maintenance & Inspection STEM
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6.2 Preventative Maintenance - Field Maintenance Checklist - STEM
Follow STEM Field Maintenance Check Lists (STEM 1 – 6)
for all scheduled maintenance

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6.3 Preventative Maintenance - Bearings

Nave bearings – 5 shots grease

Weekly (STEM 2)

Back Drive
Sheave Pillow block bearings – 10 shots grease Typical both ends
Daily (STEM 1)
Gearbox

NOTE: Remove plug before

greasing, replace after
Internal / conveyor bearings – Pump grease until
clean grease is returned - Weekly (STEM 2)
“Mystik JT-6 Synthetic Blend” (blue) and DO NOT USE CALCIUM BASE GREASE
“NILS LITHOPLEX” are the only approved ! Calcium base grease is not compatible with recommended
bearing greases. greases and will cause bearing failure.

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6.4 Preventative Maintenance - Gearbox
The centrifuge is equipped with planetary
gearbox, daily check is not necessary
• Check oil level every week (STEM 2)
• Change oil after:
– If new gearbox: 1 week (STEM 2)
– Every 4 months (STEM 4)
• Oil Suggested: SAE 80W90
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Metallic Inspection & Oil Level Procedure
1. Rotate gearbox until 1st magnetic fill plug is at 12 o’clock, remove
plug and inspect for metallic wear particles - a large accumulation
of particles should be investigated
2. Repeat with 2nd plug
3. With 2nd plug removed, rotate gearbox to 2 or 10 o’clock and check
oil level, add oil if necessary
4. Reinstall plug, check for oil leaks
Magnetic Fill Plugs Magnetic Fill Plug with Debris
2 o’clock
Oil Change Procedure
1. Place one fill plug at 12 o’clock and remove it for ventilation, place a
bin under the opposite plug
2. Remove the lower plug and drain the oil
3. Re-insert the lower plug with a new seal
4. Add oil into the upper plug port using a clean funnel, fill to 2 or 10
o’clock level, re-insert upper plug with a new seal
 6.5 Preventative Maintenance – Hydraulic Coupling
• Hydraulic coupling allows the centrifuge to gradually
accelerate to full speed from a dead stop when line
power is applied to the electric main motor.
• Coupling consist of symmetrical impellers that oppose
each other within a sealed main housing. Torque is
transmitted from the input impeller to the output via the
fluid.
Max Fill
Position 45°
•Low fluid level will weaken the couplings capacity to
transfer power.
•High fluid level will increase the temperature of the fluid
•The fluid coupling is protected from high operating
temperatures by having a fusible plug that melts at
285°F. (140°C). The plug protects the motor by releasing
the fluid and thereby disengaging it from the centrifuge.
• Check oil level every month (STEM 3)

• Change oil after:

• If new coupling 1 month (STEM 3)
• Every 4 months (STEM 4)

• Oil Suggested:
• ISO HM 32 or SAE 10W
• ISO FD 10 or SAE 5W (low temp applications)

Fusible Plugs:
•Turbostart: 3170536 Plug fusible 140°C Turbostart
•Transfluid: 3170700 Plug fusible 140°C Transfluid
•Rotomech: Contact manufacturing

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6.6 Preventative Maintenance - Belt tensioning

• Move the motor by adjusting the motor support bracket to remove belt – never force it over the side
of the pulley

• Tighten belt to a light tension by moving motor – use straight edge to check alignment

• Rotate drive parts by hand to check for binding

• Increase pulley center-to-center distance until belt is properly tensioned

• Check belt tension by striking with a clenched fist – slack belt will feel dead, well tensioned belt will
vibrate
• New belts will stretch – adjust every two hours on first day of use

• For belt part numbers, see Daily Operations – Bowl Speeds section of this document

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6.7 Preventative Maintenance - Scroll Wear
Scroll Wear Maintenance – depth
• Remove scroll wear inspection screw from the bowl
• Clean the wall cake plugging the hole inside the bowl
• Rotate the conveyor to where the flight top edge is visible
inside the hole
• Using calipers, measure the depth from the bottom of the
inspection screw hole to the top of the flight
• If the value exceeds 5mm more than the original depth,
the scroll needs to be reworked or replaced
• Record scroll wear Monthly (STEM 3)

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7.1 Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Corrective Action

Motors do not start 1. No power to unit 1. Restore power

2. Emergency stop engaged 2. Reset ES button
3. Lid switch open 3. Make sure all coffin are properly closed
4. Overload breaker tripped 4. Reset overload breaker / check amps
5. Vibration switch not reset 5. Reset or repair vibration switch
6. Limit switch on GS coupling tripped 6. Reset limit switch

Pump shuts off 1. Amp limiter has detected current in the back drive motor that 1. Pump can be restarted after back drive current drops below limit
exceeds limit 2. Reset overload / Check pump for malfunction
2. Overload tripped in the pump starter

Start-up and shutdown vibration 1. Moderate vibration at critical rpm during start-up and shutdown 1. None required

Machine vibrates 1. Bowl may be out of balance due to poor cleaning, bowl parts 1. Determine if vibration is due to causes described
interchanged with another bowl or uneven wear on conveyor or 2. Replace rubber mounts
bowl 3. Slow feed rate and flush unit
2. Vibration damping mounts have lost elasticity
3. Uneven wall cake

Fluid coupling plug melts 1. Feed pump rate to high 1. Reduce feed rate
2. Wrong type oil 2. Check oil in coupling / Replace oil if in doubt
3. Solids discharge plugged 3. Clean solids discharge area and coffin / check installation
4. Not enough fluid in coupling 4. Add fluid

Noise from gearbox 1. Oil volume low or type wrong 1. Check oil level and oil type, replace if in doubt
2. Worn gears 2. Replace gearbox
3. Worn bearings 3. Replace gearbox

GS coupling disengages 1. Large accumulation of solids in bowl 1. Flush bowl

2. Excessive amount of solids in feed mud 2. Reduce feed rate

Solids discharge too wet 1. Feed rate too high 1. Decrease feed rate
2. Conveyor differential too high 2. Change back drive motor direction and/or sheave to reduce
3. Feed tube adjustment wrong differential
3. Adjust feed tube

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