Axi MTC-X Parts list manual

MTC-X INSTRUCTION, OPERATING
AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Tank Cleaning and Fuel Restoration System
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MTC-X
Mobile Fuel Polishing System
The MTC-X Mobile Fuel Polishing System is designed to efficiently and safely clean and restore fuel to pristine condition. The
MTC-X incorporates a multi-stage filtration process that reconditions, stabilizes, and decontaminates diesel, biofuels, light oils,
and hydraulic fluids. All MTC-X systems are specifically designed for tanks with contaminated fuel that require the removal of
water, sediment, and sludge accumulation.
MTC-X Systems are built with industrial quality components mounted on an aluminum cart. A clear suction hose shows fuel
flow and clarity. The large drip tray is designed to contain spillage. By using the pre-filter bypass loop, the system can efficiently
and safely remove free water, without the use of consumables.
MTC-X SPECIFICATIONS
MTC-X FEATURES:
Multi-stage Water Removal, Particulate Filtration,
and Fuel Conditioning
Compact Industrial Design
Locking Cam and Groove Connections
Built In Spill Containment Tray
Single Discharge Port For Easy Use
Auto Filter Drain For No Spillage
Differential Filter Monitoring
Pre-filtering Bypass Loop
Single/Double Fine Filter Option
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Flow Rate (@60Hz) 26 GPM/1560 GPH (98.4 LPM/5905 LPH)
Primary Filter Bag Filter Vessel, Aluminum Steel, 4-bolt
Stainless Steel Liner Basket for use with
1-800μ Filter Bags
Final Filter(s) 1, 3, 10 or 25μ Particulate or Void Filter
or 3, 10μ Water Block
Pump
3/4 HP, Self-priming Rotary Vane Pump with
Integrated Adjustable Bypass Valve
Power 115V/60Hz/15A or
230V/50Hz/15A
Ports 1-1/2” Cam & Groove In
1-1/4” Cam & Groove Out
Clear Suction Hose 1-1/2”, 25 ft (7.6 m)
Fuel Conditioner LG-X 3000 Inline Conditioner (Optional)
Discharge Hose 1-1/4”, 25 ft (7.6 m)
Dimensions 48” x 22.5” x 25” (H x W x D)
(122 x 57 x 63 cm)
Weight ≈ 185 lbs (84 kg)
Not for use with fluids that have a flash point below 100°F (37.8°C).
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AFC 705/710 Fuel Catalyst
Digital Flow Meter
Spill Containment Berm
MTC-X OPTIONS:
REPLACEMENT FILTER OPTIONS:
Fine Filter Part No. Fine Filter
3µ Water Block Filter
1µ Fine Filter FF-1
3µ Fine Filter FFZ-3
10µ Fine Filter FF-10
10µ Water Block Filter
WB-3
WB-10
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Mobile Fuel Polishing System
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Pre-Filter Vessel (Clamp is Optional)
Isolation Ball Valve
Suction Port (Cam and Groove)
Pre-Filter Drain Port
Fine Filter Differential Gauges
Fine Filter #2
Pump/Motor
Spill Tray
Fine Filter #1 (Sold as void filter)
Discharge Port (Cam and Groove)
Diverter Ball Valve
No-Spill Accessory Switch
Water Level Indicator
Pump Vacuum Gauge
Static Head Vacuum Gauge
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25µ Fine Filter FF-25
MTC SYSTEM INTEGRATION:
Filtration options for bag filters range from 1-800μ.
Contact a sales representative for all available options.
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Table of Contents
General Overview ...............................................................................................................................................................
Primary Inspection .............................................................................................................................................................
Checklist .........................................................................................................................................................................
System Components .........................................................................................................................................................
Pump/Motor .................................................................................................................................................................
Pre-Filter/Water Separator ..........................................................................................................................................
FinalFilter........................................................................................................................................................................
Fuel Conditioner ............................................................................................................................................................
Plumbing ........................................................................................................................................................................
Commissioning/Initial Startup ........................................................................................................................................
Preparations ...................................................................................................................................................................
General Tank Cleaning Procedure ...............................................................................................................................
AFC Fuel Additive ........................................................................................................................................................
After Tank Cleaning Procedure ...................................................................................................................................
Filter Conguration .......................................................................................................................................................
System Operation ..............................................................................................................................................................
Operating Procedure .....................................................................................................................................................
Phase 1 ...........................................................................................................................................................................
Phase 2 ...........................................................................................................................................................................
Phase 3 ...........................................................................................................................................................................
Priming the System ............................................................................................................................................................
Priming Procedure .........................................................................................................................................................
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................................
Flow Rate .....................................................................................................................................................................
Filter Drain .....................................................................................................................................................................
Filter(s) Service .............................................................................................................................................................
Pump Vane Service .......................................................................................................................................................
Pump Replacement .......................................................................................................................................................
Additive Injection ............................................................................................................................................................
Filter Chart ......................................................................................................................................................................
Saftey Notes ...................................................................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................
Warranty ...............................................................................................................................................................................
Parts/Service ......................................................................................................................................................................
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OVERVIEW
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SYSTEM COMPONENTS
PRIMINGMAINTENANCE COMMISSIONING PRIMARY INSPECTION
OPERATION
General Overview
MTC-X Specications
Note: The system is designed to meet environmental standards for safe operation. (Not for use with uids that have a
ash point below 100°F (37.8°C), e.g. gasoline, alcohol, etc.)
Flow Rate ................................................................................
Outline Dimensions (Enclosure) ............................................
System Weight .......................................................................
Operating Temperature ..........................................................
Electrical .................................................................................
Pump .......................................................................................
Motor .......................................................................................
Fuel Conditioner .....................................................................
Inlet ..........................................................................................
Outlet(s) ..................................................................................
26 GPM/1560 GPH (98.4 LPM/5905 LPH)
48” x 22.5” x 25” (122 x 57 x 63 cm) (H x W x D)
≈ 185 lbs (84 kg)
41 - 104°F (5 - 40°C)
115V/60Hz/15A or 230V/50Hz/15A
Self Priming Rotary Vane Pump
3/4 HP single phase, thermally protected
LG-X 3000
1-1/2” NPT male port
1-1/4” NPT male port
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System Components
Pump/Motor
• 3/4 HP Self-priming Rotary Vane Pump with Integrated Adjustable Bypass Valve
• Motor – UL listed, TEFC (Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled) with thermal overload protection
• Service Factor (1.00)
Pre-Filter/Water Separator
• Drain valve on the bottom
Final Filter
• Down to 1µ nominal, 3µ absolute, and 3µ water blocking spin-on lter
• Pressure gauge
Fuel Conditioner
• Inline Magnetic Fuel Conditioner eliminates and prevents the formation of sediments that naturally occur in diesel fuel
and bio-blends
Stainless Steel Plumbing
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Primary Inspection
Upon arrival, the system and accessories must be visually inspected before using. Improper handling during shipping may
cause physical or electrical problems. Immediately report or note any damages (also concealed ones) to the shipper.
Checklist
❑If the packing crate shows signs of damage, inspect the system for damage.
❑Check the entire system for damage that could indicate mechanical or electrical problems.
❑Check pump/motor hardware and all plumbing connections for tightness.
❑Check all electrical and connections for tightness.
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Commissioning/Initial Start-Up
Preparations
Before operating the MTC, we recommend determining the amount of contaminants, free water, and sludge in the tank.
AXI International provides a variety of tank sampling equipment, including Sampling Pumps, tubing and bottles, as well as
Tank Samplers (“Bacon Bomb”) – please see our FS Fluid Sampling line of products. Please make sure the samples are
taken from the bottom of the tank (in the deepest spot). Use a stick with “Kolor Kut” paste on the end, reach through the top
of the tank, and place the end of the stick all the way at the bottom of the tank. Kolor Kut paste will show the water level in
the tank, and indicate how much water, and sludge, will have to be removed. Call AXI International for further information
on other fuel sampling equipment.
Note: Some biocides render water nding pastes inert.
Mobile Tank Cleaning System Overview
The MTC-X is a two-stage mobile fuel conditioning and tank cleaning system. It efciently removes sludge and water from
fuel and oil tanks, restoring and optimizing fuel quality in the same operation.
The system is designed as a “fuel/oil dialysis system” that circulates and cleans fuel/oil by pumping it from the tank, processing
it through the MTC-X, and returning it back to the tank. The system can also be used to clean fuel or oil by pumping it from
one tank, through the MTC-X, into another tank and/or suitable container.
The MTC-X System processes fuel, or oil, by pumping it from the tank, through the clear intake hose attached to Port 1,
through the main bag lter, down to the diverter valve and out Port 2. The discharge hose is connected to port 2.
The MTC-X System has two modes: Bypass Mode and Fine Filtration Mode.
Bypass Mode sends the fuel through the bag
lter only, then back to the tank, bypassing the
ne spin-on lters. Fine Filtration Mode sends
the fuel through the water block and/or ne
lter(s) and then back to the tank. The diverter
valve is used to change the operational mode.
Ports 1 and 2 are equipped with Quick
Disconnect Couplings that easily connect
to the matching couplings on suction and
discharge hoses.
Port 2
Fuel Discharge
Filter Bypass /
Fine Filtration
Port 1
Fuel Intake
Industrial
Type
Fine Filter /
Water
Block
Pre-lter
Ani-Spilage
Drip Tray
“ON” Button
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General Tank Cleaning Procedure
The MTC-X has two different operating modes, providing the operator exibility and time efciency.
In Bypass Mode, bulk water and sludge are removed from the tank into a separate container for disposal. The fuel bypasses
the ne lters, removing free water, sludge, and particulate, as small as 1 micron, from the tank. During this step, the system
is not in a re-circulating mode. The fuel enters through Port 1 and exits through Port 2 into a separate waste container. Water
and sludge are directly removed from the tank and collected in an appropriate container for disposal. Next step, while still in
bypass mode, put the hose that was in a separate container back into the main tank to create a kidney loop. This process
will further save and extend the life of the spin-on lters, and remove the worst of contaminants, before polishing with ne
lters to meet the required cleanliness.
In Fine Filtration Mode, the MTC-X system is continuously restoring, reconditioning, and returning the fuel back to the tank.
Fine Filtration mode will continuously remove free water and particles as small as 1 micron, utilizing high efciency spin-on
lters.
We always recommend keeping a “before” and “after” bottom tank sample for “show & tell” purposes to demonstrate the
improvement of fuel color, clarity, and opacity.
AFC Fuel Additive
The use of AXI International AFC-705/710 Fuel Additive is an essential part of any tank cleaning and fuel polishing procedure,
as AFC can more rapidly and efciently decontaminate and clean the entire fuel system.
The additive is best introduced into the process after Fine Filtration Mode. Before dosing the tank with AFC-705/710,
remove as much of the sludge and free water as possible.
Adding AFC-705/710 to the tank will speed up the cleaning process by breaking down and dissolving the sludge covering
the tank walls and bottom. AFC-705/710 will decontaminate areas and sections of the tank that are out of reach of the
suction hose.
It is recommended to use a higher concentration of one to twenty ve hundred (1:2500) instead of one to ve thousand
(1:5000) for the rst treatment. This has proven to be very helpful in accelerating the rate of dissolving sludge. Higher doses
may be necessary, depending on contamination level of the fuel.
AFC-705/710 is a full spectrum fuel additive, containing a combustion catalyst, surfactant (705), detergent, dispersant,
corrosion inhibitor, lubricity enhancers, and a fuel stabilizer that eliminates the need for expensive, toxic biocides.
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After Fuel Polishing Process
1. Stabalize the Fuel
AFC-705/710 will stabilize the fuel in tanks used for long-term fuel storage. When a recirculation or STS Automatic
Filtration System is not in place, AFC-705/710 will maintain fuel quality and prevent formation of sludge for up to 12
months. Added after the fuel polishing process, it is not necessary to add more AFC-705/710 until additional fuel
is added into the tank, or an environmental condition for the fuel has been altered (introduction of water or other
contamination.)
2. Prevent Water from Accumulating
The use of AXI Water Eliminators, or tank breathers, will prevent water from accumulating in the tank. The water
eliminators will absorb and remove any water from condensation or other sources. Preventing water accumulation
eliminates microbial growth and the need for toxic biocides.
3. Monitor Fuel Quality
Liquid-Cult Fuel Test Kits are ideal for monitoring your fuel supply for microbial contamination. The tests provide
indication of bacterial and fungal activity.
4. Tank Cleaning Systems
AXI International Tank Cleaning Systems signicantly lower operating costs, save fuel, and eliminates the build up
of solids, sludge, and acids. AXI International Technology enhances personnel safety and addresses environmental
concerns by preventing the need for costly toxic biocides. Larger capacity mobile and stationary tank cleaning systems
are available.
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