Specification Sheet for

SideStreamClean systems – TBI/TBX

SECTION _____
Liquid-Solids Separation System

PART I – GENERAL

1.01	Summary
Furnish and install the liquid-solids separation system as specified herein.

A.	Primary Purpose – The system will remove unwanted solids from a cooling tower sump or remote basin using a centrifugal-action vortex separator. The liquid-solids separation system will help prevent particle fouling of the cooling system's components, reduce maintenance and servicing routines, maintain optimum energy efficiency of the heat exchange process, limit blow down & chemical use practices and control harmful bacteria growth in the basin/sump. Fluid viscosity must be 100 SSU or less. 

B.	For Side Stream Installations -- Control of solids in the recirculated cooling water system shall be accomplished via a side-stream flow of not less than 10-20% of the full-stream system flow through a completely assembled separation/filtration package. The package's pump shall provide sufficient pressure for the re-introduction of side-stream fluid back into system flow.

1.02	System Performance Requirements	

A.	Independent Testing Laboratory – Performance of said products must be verified by published results from an independent and identified testing laboratory. Standard test protocol of upstream injection, downstream capture, and separator purge recovery is allowed with 50-200 mesh particles to enable effective, repeatable results. Model tested must be of same flow-design as specified unit.

B.	Identification –  Package system is identified by model number _______ and manufactured/assembled/tested by LAKOS Corporation. Flow activity rate shall be _____ (U.S. gpm or m3/hr). Inlet/outlet connections shall be _____ inch. Pump horsepower shall be _____. HydroBoosters (if included) shall be provided in a quantity of _____ ; connection size: ______ .	

PART II – PRODUCTS

2.01	Performance
Flow Capacity -- Unit shall have a flow capacity of ____ US GPM or ___ m3/hr
Pressure Loss – Shall be between 3-12 psi (.2 to .8 bar) remaining constant, varying only when the flow rate changes.

A.	Solids Removal Effectiveness
All Systems – In a single pass through the separator, given solids with a specific gravity of 2.6 and water at 1.0, performance is expected to be up to 98% of 74 microns and larger. Additionally, particles finer in size, heavier by specific gravity and some lighter by specific gravity will also be removed, resulting in an appreciable aggregate removal of particles (up to 75%) as fine as 5 microns. 

In Recirculating Systems -- up to 98% performance is predictable to as fine as 40 microns (given solids with a specific gravity of 2.6), with correspondingly higher aggregate performance percentages (up to 90%) of solids as fine as 5 microns.

B.	Maximum working pressure: 150 psi (10.3 bar).
Maximum operating temperature: 100º F (38º C).

2.02	Construction

A.	The separator package -- Shall provide direct pumping through a specific centrifugal-action solids-from-liquid separator. Separated solids shall be continuously bled from the separator's collection chamber into the package's integral solids recovery vessel and solids collection bag. Excess liquid shall pass through the bag and return to system flow via piping connected to the package's pump suction line. Alternatively, the separated solids may be purged periodically to desired disposal with an automatic purge valve.

B.	Pump -- End-suction, single stage; TEFC motor; cast iron housing; iron impeller; bronze shaft sleeve; silicon carbide mechanical shaft seal; flooded suction required.

C.	Separator -- Centrifugal-action design, incorporating a true tangential inlet and mutually tangential Swirlex internal accelerating slots, employed to promote the proper velocity necessary for the removal of the separable solids. The internal accelerating slots shall be spiral-cut for optimum flow transfer, laminar action and particle influence into the separation barrel. The separator's internal vortex shall allow this process to occur without wear to the accelerating slots. Separated particle matter shall spiral downward along the perimeter of the inner separation barrel, in a manner which does not promote wear of the separation barrel, and into the solids collection chamber, located below the vortex deflector plate. The separator shall be of unishell construction with SA-36, SA-53B or equivalent quality carbon steel, minimum thickness of .25 inches (6.35 mm)

D.	Vortube -- To ensure maximum particle removal characteristics at flow rates of 400 U.S. gpm (90 m3/hr) or greater, the separator shall incorporate a vortex-induced pressure relief line (Vortube), drawing specific pressure and fluid from the separator's extended solids collection chamber via the outlet flow's vortex/venturi effect, thereby efficiently encouraging solids into the collection chamber. System fluid shall exit the separator by following the center vortex in the separation barrel and spiral upward to the separator outlet. 

E.	Solids Collection Vessel -- Housing shall be 304 stainless steel with stainless steel basket and coated carbon steel lid with air pressure relief valve; 25- micron fiber felt solids collection bag. Flow control orifice included. Solids capacity: 360 cubic inches (6 liters).

F.	Indicator Package – Shall identify when the internal bag requires cleaning/replacement by sensing pressure differential through the solids recovery vessel. 
Option: Indicator gauge may be supplemented with a dry electric contact in order to operate a light or audible signal when bag servicing is required.

G.	Optional Automatic Purge Valve --  In place of the solids recovery vessel, an electrically-actuated valve shall be programmed at appropriate intervals and duration in order to efficiently and regularly purge solids from the separator's collection chamber. Valve body shall be bronze (optional stainless steel also available). Valve ball shall be stainless steel with sealant seat. 

H.	Inlet and Outlet – Shall be grooved couplings, size ___

I.	Purge Outlet – Shall be threaded with a screw-on flange, size ____

J.	Piping -- Schedule 40 galvanized carbon steel; reinforced rubber hose to solids recovery vessel.

K.	Electrical Control -- IEC starter with overload module; HOA selector switch; NEMA-4x enclosure; re-set/disconnect/trip switch; 120 volt, single phase control voltage; CSA-approved. Power requirement: 208/230/460/575 volt, 3 phase, 60 Hz; or 380/415 volt, 3 phase, 50 Hz. 

L.	Valves -- Ball valves on purge line for isolation of solids-handling/purging equipment. Optional inlet/outlet valve kit is available (globe valve on outlet of TCI-0065 only).

M.	Skid –
a.	TBX – Formed stainless steel, 3/16-inch (5 mm) minimum thickness

b.	TBI - Fabricated carbon steel painted on TBI-0030 thru TBI-0280 systems; Formed Stainless steel, 3/16-inch (5 mm) minimum thickness for TBI-0400 thru TBI-1100 systems; Fabricated structural steel painted on TBI-1670 and larger systems

N.	Paint Coating – Shall be oil-based enamel

2.03	Purging and Solids Handling
A.	Evacuation of separated solids may be accomplished automatically, employing a motorized ball valve with integrally-equipped programming for controlling the frequency and duration of solids purging.
B.	As an alternative to automatic purging, separated solids may be continuously purged under controlled flow into a Solids Recovery Vessel equipped with a solids collection bag.  Excess liquid shall pass  through the bag and return to system flow via piping connected to the system pump’s suction line.  The system shall include an air/pressure relief line for the vessel.  System also includes manual isolation valves for use when servicing the collection bag; sightglasses for verification of flow through the vessel; annunciator for indicating when the collector bag needs cleaning/replacement; flow control orifice to minimize fluid volume/velocity through the vessel and collector bag.

2.04	Manufacturers
The separator system shall be manufactured by LAKOS Corporation, California, USA. Specific model designation is TCI-___________

PART III – EXECUTION

3.01	Installation
A.	Coordinate with the installing contractor to ensure equipment is installed in conformance with manufacturer’s recommendations and those found in the specification.
B.	If deficiencies are noted by the field service representative, the contractor shall make necessary corrections and the manufacturer’s field service personnel will visit the installation site and oversee any corrections or modifications required. A written report shall be filed with the Engineer at each visit.

3.02	Maintenance
The separator shall feature the following access capabilities for either inspection or the removal of unusual solids/debris:
a.	A hand-hole port at the collection chamber (HTX Model Separators Only)
b.	A ½-inch inspection port, located at the lowest point of the upper chamber (HTX Model Separators Only)
c.	A grooved coupling in the upper body to provide full access.

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Limited Warranty

This product series is warranted to be free of defects in material or workmanship, given the following terms: 

LAKOS Separator: 5 years 
All other components: 12 months from date of installation; if installed 6 months or more after ship date, warranty shall be a maximum of 18 months from ship date. 

If a fault develops, notify us, giving a complete description of the alleged malfunction. Include the model number(s), date of delivery and operating conditions of subject product(s). We will subsequently review this information and, at our option, supply you with either servicing data or shipping instruction and returned materials authorization. Upon prepaid receipt of subject product(s) at the instructed designation, we will then either repair or replace such product(s), at our option, and if  determined to be a warranted defect, we will perform such necessary product repairs or replace such product(s) at our expense. 

This limited warranty does not cover any products, damages or injuries resulting from misuse, neglect, normal expected wear, chemically-caused corrosion, improper installation or operation contrary to factory recommendation. Nor does it cover equipment that has been modified, tampered with or altered without authorization.

No other extended liabilities are stated or implied and this warranty in no event covers incidental or consequential damages, injuries or costs resulting from any such defective product(s).

Form LS-716D (03-24)