FUNCTION AND PLANT DESCRIPTION

IBAU HAMBURG KN. : 0.39020

Date : 06.04.2020
A HAVER & BOECKER Company

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2.2 Filter plant:

The filter plants ensure at feeding and discharge points of the conveyor belts dedusted and discharged
air.
The cleaning of the filter bags is switched on automatically either by differential pressure detection or by
a cycle time.
Every filter system consists of a filter, filter cleaning control and filter fan.

Compressed air is pulsed into the filter bags from the clean gas side with the help of the filter cleaning
control so that the filter cake is removed from the filter bags.

1 - Pressure tank
2 - Diaphragm valve
3 - Intermediate floor for receiving the
filter media
4 - Clean gas chamber
5 - Filtering hose
6 - Support cage
7 - Raw gas inlet
8 - Baffle plate for distribution of the gas
flow
9 - Nozzles
10 - Clean gas outlet
11 - Inlet nozzle
12 - Filter hose during cleaning
13 - Dust collection chamber
14 - Dust discharge

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 FUNCTION AND PLANT DESCRIPTION
IBAU HAMBURG KN. : 0.39020
Date : 06.04.2020
A HAVER & BOECKER Company

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2.2.1 Bag filter cleaning control unit

The cleaning starts when the differential pressure of the filter has reached the value-dp-start (factory
setting: 10mbar). The solenoid valves will be activated one after another. Due to the cleaning, the
differential pressure decreases after some time. If the differential pressure has reached the value dp-
start minus dp hysteresis (factory setting: 4mbar) that means that the differential pressure is 10mbar –
4mbar = 6mbar, the cleaning stops.
If, in addition to this, the cleaning is activated according to time intervals, even without an exceeded
differential pressure dp-start, the cleaning cycle will be carried out in regular intervals.
The filter cleaning control is regulated via the input “start” from the main control. If this input is activated,
the filter control operates as described before. If the input “start” is deactivated (turned off), a forced
cleaning will be carried out so that there will be no residual dust on the filter bags of the filter systems
after switching off the conveying. If necessary, the input “start” can be deactivated during operation form
the main control in order to execute a forced cleaning. After activating “start” input, the filter control is
working according to the described cycle.

Contact interface of bag filter cleaning control unit

Outputs
Fault - NO (NO = normally open) contact (to DCS). It will be closed if all conditions
are normal and will open in case of failure or shutdown.
Ready for operation - NO (NO = normally open) contact (to DCS). It will be closed if all conditions
are normal and will open in case of power failure or shutdown.
Delta P Alarm - NO (NO = normally open) contact (to DCS). It will be closed if all conditions
are normal and will open in case of a failure or shutdown.
Analog Output
Delta P (active) for customer use on SCADA (4-20mA)
Inputs
Start Cleaning - NO (NO = normally open) contact (from DCS). It will be closed for start and
will open for stop.
Fast Cleaning - NO (NO = normally open) contact (from DCS). It will be closed for start fast
cleaning and can be used every time if the filter control unit is in operation.
Reset - NO (NO = normally open) contact (from DCS). It will be closed for reset any
fault on the filter control unit.

2.3 Rotation speed monitor

The rotational speed is detected by periodic damping of the integrated inductive sensor. This can be
accomplished via metal targets or teeth on the monitored shaft. The pulse sequence generated is
compared to an adjustable reference value in a comparator circuit If the rotational speed is below the
reference value, the output is switched off (0). If the reference value is exceeded, the output is
switched on (1). The start-up time delay (AÜ) is triggered by applying voltage to the device and closes
the output for 5s (start-up time of the drive).

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Date : 06.04.2020
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2.3.1 Dust Concentration Monitor - Dusthunter

The measuring system works according to the scattered light measurement principle (forward
dispersion). A laser diode beams the dust particles in the gas flow with modulated light in the visual
range (wavelength approx. 650 nm). A highly sensitive detector registers the light scattered by the
particles, amplifies the light electrically and feeds it to the measuring channel of a microprocessor as
central part of the measuring, control and evaluation electronics. The measuring volume in the gas duct
is defined through the intersection of the sender beam sent and the receive aperture. Continuous
monitoring of the sender output registers the smallest changes in brightness of the light beam sent which
then serves to determine the measurement signal.

Determining the dust concentration

Measured scattered light intensity (SI) is proportional to dust concentration (c). Scattered light intensity
not only depends on the number and size of particles but also on the optical characteristics of the
particles and therefore the measuring system must be calibrated using a gravimetric comparison
measurement for exact dust concentration measurement. The calibration coefficients determined can
be entered directly in the measuring system as c = cc2 · SI² + cc1 · SI + cc0

For exact dust concentration measurement, the relation between the primary measured variable
scattered light intensity and the actual dust concentration in the duct must be established. To do this,
the dust concentration must be determined based through a gravimetric comparison measurement
according to DIN EN 13284-1 and set in relation to the values measured at the same time by the
measuring system.

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Date : 06.04.2020
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2.3.2 Broken bag detector

The broken bag detector is a highly sensitive system for continuous, tribo-electric in-situ filter monitoring.
Thereby a qualitative monitoring of the exhaust gas is done. Depending on the configuration of the
device it can be used as a filter monitoring device as well as a dust measuring device.

The broken bag detector serves the permanent control of dust emissions. Applied as filter monitoring
device it is an effective implement to detect and localise damages at filtering precipitators at early stage.
Configured as dust measuring device it can be used for continuous monitoring of clean gas contents
and dust contents of filtering precipitators.
By the device visible and invisible exhaust plumes can be avoided. The monitoring furthermore enables
directed maintenance procedures and serves the avoidance of product losses.

The measurement with the PFM 13 is carried out via the tribo-electric measuring method.
For that matter the measuring gas in the exhaust gas flow is gathered by means of the probe rod. By
the passing as well as impinging dust particles a charge exchange takes place between these and the
probe rod.
From the discharged current a signal is generated which depends on the mechanical and electrical
characteristics of the dust. The dust-proportional signal which is generated by the microcontroller
integrated in the device is the degree for the dust content of the exhaust.

2.3.3 Level indicator (Vibration Sensor)

As an additional precaution against overfilling a maximum level indicator is installed.

Note: In order to guarantee a secure switching the signals should be set with an adjustable time period
of approx. 2 sec. (in the PLC-System - by others), i.e. the output signal must stand for at least 2 sec.
before a succeeding action can be carried out.

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Date : 06.04.2020
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2.3.4 Rotary valve

The operating principle of the rotary feeder is based on a rotor, upon which a certain number of
adjustable sealing strips are mounted and which rotates inside a precisely fitting housing. Each rotor
chamber admits material to be conveyed when it passes under the inlet aperture, and the material falls
out on reaching the outlet. This gives rise to a volumetrically continuous delivery. The conveying
capacity dictates the volume of the rotor chambers and the rotation speed of the rotor.
Casing and rotor made of heavy-duty steel; casing bore hard-chromium plated, rotor or rotor seals
made of wear-resistant steel; maintenance-free bearings, shaft seal ring.
The rotary feeders are equipped as standard with a gear motor and an elastic coupling.

2.3.5 Screw conveyor

Conveying trough (with one in-/outlet and control opening above outlet) and screw center pipe are
constructed from solid steel, screw is driven by gear motor via coupling (drive console).
The rotating screw conveyor transmits a force to the conveying material, as a result of which the
material is pushed forwards. The force of gravity and the friction of the material against the wall of the
conveying pipe prevent the material from rotating with the screw.

2.3.6 Sound acoustic horn for hopper

Acoustic or Sonic Horns are designed to augment material flow.

Acoustic horn technology is sonic or acoustic energy transmitted and amplified throughout the open air
space of the vessel. Low frequency, high decibel sound has been proven to be the most effective at
removing particulate and does not create any mechanical wear. Methods using vibrators, manual
cleaning and rapping all create mechanical wear.
Acoustic energy consists of a sound with multiple frequencies. The most effective sonic horns produce
the majority of sound at the fundamental frequency. These air-operated horns emit low frequency (75
Hz to 360 Hz), high energy (147 dB to 150 dB) sound waves. These lower frequency sound waves
provide the cleaning energy necessary to effectively dislodge buildup throughout the area being cleaned.
The sound waves are produced by air entering the sound generator or driver, causing the diaphragm to
flex. The flexing of the diaphragm generates sound waves that are amplified by the acoustic cleaner’s
bell. These sound waves resonate and dislodge dust and ash deposits from surfaces. Once the deposits
have been dislodged, gravity and/or gas flow moves the material through the system.

While sound waves are powerful enough to break apart heavy concentrations of particulate and fluidize
dust, they are gentle enough not to hurt the surface.

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Date : 06.04.2020
A HAVER & BOECKER Company

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2.4 SPM unit

The SPM unit is a vibration transmitter to ISO 10816 with device connection via an M12-connector.
The unit has an PNP/NPN output, a measuring range from: veff (RMS): 0 ... 45 mm/s and the tried-
and-tested 2-wire connection technology.
Vibration monitoring of machines and equipment to ISO 10816.

Electronic vibration monitors monitor the overall vibration condition of machines and plants according
to ISO 10816. The sensors measure the effective vibration velocity at a non-rotating component
surface.

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