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OIL MIST
ELIMINATORS
Models:
A
B, B1 & B2
C1
D & D1
Instruction Manual
1855-1
Revision 12/01
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................................ 1
OPERATION........................................................................................................................... 1
ELEMENTS............................................................................................................................. 2
OME SPECIFICATIONS FOR LIQUID RING & CLOSED COUPLE SYSTEMS .................... 8
TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................................................... 12
OIL MIST VISIBLE .................................................................................................................. 12
OIL SMOKE .......................................................................................................................... 12
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE .................................................................................................... 13
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MANUAL 1855-1
2001, Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems
Description
Oil Mist Eliminators (OME) filter out oil entrained in Small pumps are equipped with an automatic valve
mechanical vacuum pumps. When air and oil are which drains the oil that collects in the OME back to
expelled through the pump’s discharge valves, the oil the pump when the pump is stopped, or when it is
is separated by baffles. The oil then drains into the operating close to blank-off. In larger pumps, an
pump reservoir shown as (1) in Figure 1. The optional automatic oil return kit is available.
discharge gas retains some oil in the form of smoke.
At high suction pressures the smoke is composed of Gas leaving the oil mist eliminator through the OME
fine oil droplets that are then filtered out by the OME, discharge connection (8) contains invisible oil which
increasing pump efficiency and reducing oil loss. can only be removed by condensation or sorption
traps; in most cases, this invisible oil can be piped
Oil mist eliminators eliminate 99.95% of oil droplets outside.
from pump discharge. OMEs are recommended for
use with all oil-sealed mechanical vacuum pumps. When operating correctly, no smoke should be
visible in the OME discharge connection. Visible
smoke from a correctly sized OME indicates that the
Operation element may be damaged or improperly seated.
and more binder, which adds strength. As the height Oil collects Oil
of the saturated zone grows, pressure rises, causing at bottom drain
the oil to flow through the outer shell, where it builds (5) (6)
up at the bottom of the OME housing (5). Pressure gauge
or pressure Check
An oil drain (6) allows the oil to drain back into the relief valve valve
pump via the tubing connected to the gas ballast (7)
valve. Alternative to
the pump oil
Oil mist from Oil return reservoir or gas
the pump (1) connection ballast valve
Figure 1
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Elements
A new element contains no oil and has a very low When the gap between fibers clogs up with dirt or oil
pressure drop. It may take several hours for oil to breakdown products, the pressure drop rises. When
saturate the element, until it begins to drain out, the pressure drop reaches 5 or 6 psi (see 3 Figure 2)
during which the pressure drop increases to about 2 the internal pressure causes the fibers to separate or
psi at the rated flow rate. See 1 in Figure 2. rip apart, creating a weak section with large gaps
between the fibers. When oil mist travels through the
In normal operation, oil trapped by the fibers drains
weak section, the pressure drop becomes very low.
out the bottom of the element at the same rate that it
See 4 in Figure 2.
comes in. This will continue until the spaces
between the fibers become obstructed with material High pressure existing inside the coalescing element
other than oil. This can happen as a result of dust or will cause it to rupture, allowing smoke to penetrate
dirt in the gas steam, or products of breakdown like the element’s torn fibers. A ruptured element may
gum or varnish. See 2 in Figure 2. also be due to constant cycling pressure.
If smoke travels through the filter media and the
pressure drop is very low at the rated flow, the
element has split and must be replaced.
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4.5
4 3
3.5 2
3
Pressure Drop at 2.5 1
rated flow 2 4
(psi) 1.5
1
0.5
0
Time
Normal Smoke
Saturation Clogging Rupture Blows
Operation
Through
the
Element
Figure 2
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Oil Return Methods Suckback to the Gas Ballast Valve
Returning oil to the pump reduces oil loss from the When a pump operates continuously at high
pump. Oil trapped by the OME drains through the pressures, the direct drain is unable to return oil to
element and collects at the bottom of the element the pump. In this situation it is necessary to use the
housing. An oil drain connection is provided so that gas ballast connection to suck the oil back into the
oil may be drained in a way suitable for the oil to pump. This can either be done continuously by
return to the pump. leaving the gas ballast needle valve slightly open, or
If the oil is not drained, the oil level rises up the wet periodically by manually opening and closing the
zone and up the element, reducing the area available valve.
for gas flow and increasing the internal pressure. Most oil mist is created at high suction pressures
Eventually the high pressure will split the element, when the gas ballast valve operates partially opened;
allowing oil mist to blow through the fibers. this won’t affect pump performance, and is a highly
There are several methods of draining oil, as follows: practical solution to return oil to the pump.
Warning
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OME Styles Style B2
For most applications an oil mist eliminator with a Style B2 OME’s are similar to Style B1 OME’s, but
capacity rating equivalent to the pump displacement are designed specifically for use with KC-15 pumps.
is suitable. The tables on pages 7 and 8 list OME Mounting techniquies are the same as with Style B1
part numbers that correspond to various Kinney OME’s.
pump models. When the pump-down volume in
Changing the element: Style B2 OME’s have
cubic feet is larger than the pump capacity in cfm or
three filter elements. Remove the thumbscrews on
if pump downs are very frequent, the next larger size
the top cover. Lift off cover and replace elements.
is recommended.
A number of OME styles are shown in the drawings Style C1
on page 11. Dimensions associated with these
drawings are given in the table on page 10. Style C1 OMEs are used on larger pumps. Models
manufactured before 1995 are equipped with a
Style A pressure relief valve which allows gas to escape
when the pressure exceeds 4 psi. Smoke blowing
Style A OMEs are used on small pumps where the from the relief valve indicates the valve has opened,
element directional flow is from outside to inside. As and there is need for an element change. Models
oil collects inside the element, a rubber disc is held manufactured after 1995 are equipped with a
closed by the pressure drop. This allows the oil to pressure gauge.
drain at a pressure close to blank-off or when the
pump is stopped. The Style A OME is a self- Mounting the OME: Mount the OME to the
contained filter housing and element; no oil is stored discharge connection of the mounting kits listed
in the housing. below. The KTC-60 and KTC-112 mounting kits have
threaded connections, while the KT-150,
Consult TVS for applications where lengthy KT-300, KT-500 and KT-850 mounting kits have
operations at high pressure are required. flanged connections. These kits are designed for use
with standard pump models. Consult TVS for over-
Mounting the OME: Screw the OME into the sized OMEs.
discharge connection on the top of the pump; hand
tighten.
Changing the element: Unbolt the flange screws Model Mtg. Kit #
at the center of the OME and lift up the top section.
Unscrew the wing nut from the clamping plate; KTC-60 807922-00BM
remove and replace the element. KTC-112 807923-00BM
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Styles D and D1 Mounting the OME: The OME mounts to the
discharge connection of the pump. A mounting kit is
Introduced in 1996, Style D and D1 OMEs have
included in all Style D OMEs.
elements which function in the same way as Style C
OMEs. The elements have a coalescing glass fiber Changing the Element
element where oil drains to the bottom of the
element, and drains back to the pump. These styles Style D: Unscrew the top cover bolts and remove
have a gas flow of inside to outside. the top cover. Unscrew the seal nuts from the
holddown rod; remove and replace the element.
IMPROVEMENTS Note: The holddown plate is part of the element.
• The elements and housings are more compact Style D1: Unlatch the link lock fasteners and
than Style C1. remove the top cover. Unscrew the seal nuts from
• The elements are pleated, which allows the the center of the holddown rods; remove and replace
element media to be folded, reducing its size. the element.
The pleats are made in a special proprietary way
to avoid compressing of fibers at the bends. This
unique design is only available from Kinney.
• The element is sealed by flat gaskets at each
end rather than a molded end cap, providing a
more reliable seal and separate replacement if
necessary.
• No separate mounting kit is required, since Style
D OMEs have integral mounting elbows.
• A pressure gauge is installed at the OME inlet,
similar to recent Style C1 OMEs but different
from earlier OMEs which have a relief valve.
• Oil draining directly back to the pump is no
longer recommended. Oil should drain to the gas
ballast connection to suck oil back into the
pump, particularly if the pump is operated at
pressure higher than 150 Torr.
• For the KT-500 and KT-850, the casing is a Style
D1 with two elements in a rectangular casing.
• The troubleshooting methods for Styles D
and D1 are the same as the troubleshooting
method for Style C1, since their modes of
operation are identical. The addition of flat
gaskets reduces the incidence of sealing
problems, making those problems easier
to fix.
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Built-In Oil Mist Eliminators Low Profile Pumps
The following Series 2000 pump models have mist
eliminators built into the housings. These OMEs Changing the Element: Unbolt the flathead
function as an integral part of the pump. countersunk head cap screw and remove the OME
cover located on the side of the pump. Remove the
KT-120LP KT-275LP KT-840
seal nuts at the center of the elements and detach
KT-170LP KT-190LP KT-505LP the holddown plates. Remove the filters. When
replacing elements, make sure the element is
KT-1350 positioned over the alignment screws at the rear of
Low Profile (LP) models are designed with the OME the OME. Insert the element and attach the
housing and elements attached horizontally to a holddown plate, (the holddown plate may or may not
separate housing. Models KT-840 and KT-1350 are be part of the element.). Screw the seal nuts onto the
designed with the OME housing and elements rod with the elastomer portion facing the plate.
attached vertically.
LP models are equipped with an oil reservoir
beneath the separator housing. This housing has a Warning
float valve that allows the automatic return of filter oil
to the pump, via the gas ballast piping. This occurs
The orientation of the sealing nuts is very important.
at pressures up to 150 Torr.
If the nut is facing backwards, the oil mist may leak.
Models KT-840 and KT-1350 use Suckback Kit
Number 809563-00BM, which has an external
flexible tube connected from the upper box of the
OME to the metering valve of the gas ballast Vertical Pumps
assembly. This tube returns oil dropout from the
filters to the pump. Changing the Element: Unlatch the link lock
fasteners and remove the top cover, the seal nuts
High Pressure Oil Suckback Kit number
and the holddown plates; remove and replace the
809241-00BM for LP Pumps, and Oil Suckback kit
elements.
number 809566-00BM for KT-840 and KT-1350
pumps, are available from TVS for pumps that are to
be run for extended periods of time at pressures
above 150 Torr.
A pressure gauge is installed in the separator
housing, which indicates the back pressure from the
OME elements. If the gauge approaches 5 psi, it is
probably an indication that the elements need to be
changed (see p. 2).
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OME Specifications for Piston Pumps
The Specifications table lists OME part numbers that correspond to Kinney pump models.
Pump Model Cfm Style WT OME Part Optional Oil Suckback Kit Element Gasket
LBS Number Return Kit
1 2
KT-120LP 120 * X 809241-B000 058241-00FE 809330-B000
202992-0000
3 and 5
KT-505LP (f) 350 * X 809241-B000 203055-0000 809035-B000
4 and 5
KT-505LP (a) 380 * X 809241-B000 058279-0000 809035-B000
058254-0000
1 LP = Low Profile
2 X = In an X Style Pump, the OME housing is an integral part of the pump and is not shown as a separate style.
3 (f) = Steel fabricated housing
4 (a) = Aluminum housing
5 Conversion kit required (809835-00BM) when replacing filter elements. Remove 203055-0000 or 058254-0000 and replace with 058279-0000 & conv. kit.
* = Requires two elements
** = Requires three elements
*** = Requires four elements
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OME Specifications for Liquid Ring & Closed Couple Systems
The Specifications table lists OME part numbers that correspond to Kinney pump models.
Pump Model Cfm Sty WT OME Part Optional Oil Suckback Element Gasket
LBS Number Return Kit Kit
Note: Oil mist eliminators made before 1984 use the same elements as the current version but, may require different gaskets
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OME Dimensions
The dimensions in the following chart correspond to the OME figures on the following page.
Dimensions (in inches)
PUMP Sty A B C D E F G H J K L M N P R
MODEL
KC-2/3/3R A 5 4 6-1/2 1-5/16 3 1/16 1/2 3/4
KT-120LP 1 X2
KTC-90/112 C1 14-1/2 8 16-3/4 4 8-1/8 9-3/4 1-1/2
KT-150C D 10-1/2 8 16-15/16 4 12-13/16 15-1/4 2 2 6-1/4 3/8
KDH-130/150B
KT-170/190LP1 X2
1
KT-275LP X2
KTC-225B C1 17 14 19-1/4 4-1/2 13-5/8 17 3
KT-300C and D D 13-1/2 10-3/4 19-7/8 5-1/8 14-13/16 18 3 6 3/8
KT-1350 VFP1 X2
1 LP = Low Profile
2 X = In an X Style pump, the OME housing is an integral part of the pump and is not shown as a separate style.
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OME Styles
Style C1
Style B2
Style D Style D1
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Troubleshooting
When operating correctly, no smoke should be
visible in the OME discharge.
Oil Smoke
To locate the cause(s) of oil smoke: 5. If the leak is at the endcap:
Gently turn the holddown screws a half turn at a
time. If there are three nuts, rotate each a half turn
Caution: Wear safety glasses! at a time.
2. Start the pump at blank-9off. Overtightening may cause crushing of the element.
3. Let some air into the suction port or open the
gas ballast valve. 6. If smoke appears to be coming straight through the
element, replace the element.
4. Look into the canister with a flashlight.
Determine which problem(s) listed in the Oil Mist
Visible section above applies.
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Troubleshooting Table
Refer to page 12 when attempting to determine the source of problems with the OME.
Problem Cause Remedy
Oil smoke is present Remove the cover to locate cause. Refer
in the exhaust. to page 12 for determining the source.
Element is not seated properly. Reseat the element if possible, or
replace element.
Leaks at the holddown nuts or washers. Seal threads with Kinseal or RTV. Use a
flat seal under washer.
Smoke blows straight through the Replace the element.
element.
Smoke blows straight through a new Check that the element is the correct
element. type.
The canister is filled with oil. Drain the oil and install a suitable drain
line.
Smoke is coming Pressure in the OME is too high. Replace element.
from the relief valve.
Relief valve is damaged. Replace the relief valve.
OME fills with oil. Check valve is stuck closed. Replace the check valve.
A continuous high pressure operation is Drain the oil to the gas ballast valve, or
required. suction port.
Oil smoke in the This is normal. Very bright light makes dust and other
exhaust is visible in extremely small particles visible.
bright light.
Haze accumulates Inadequate ventilation. Improve the ventilation, or duct the OME
indoors. exhaust outside.
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