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Non-condensables that come into contact with the cold coil in
the purge tank will not condense and will accumulate at the top
of the purge tank, raising the pressure and reducing the flow of
refrigerant vapor. When the controls sense that there is suffi-
cient non-condensable gas in the purge tank, the control will
open the pumpout valve, activate the purge evacuation pump,
and force the gas through the active carbon filters. To capture
any remaining refrigerant the gas is routed through two active
carbon filters that will absorb the refrigerant. As the carbon fil-
ters become saturated the system will regenerate the filters by
applying heat to the filters while under vacuum and then
disperse the regenerated refrigerant back to the evaporator
while releasing the non-condensables to atmosphere.
The 19DV purge control is automatic. Purge control should be
active when purge inlet temperature (evaporator refrigerant liq-
uid temp when chiller compressor OFF or condenser saturated
temperature when chiller compressor ON) is greater than purge
active temperature set point (65°F default [18.3°C)].
If chiller compressor is running, condenser solenoid valve
should be opened to purge refrigerant from condenser.
If chiller compressor is not running, open the compressor sole-
noid valve to purge refrigerant from compressor. If Purge
Comp Suction Temp is less than purge compressor off temp
(default to 4°F [–15.5°C]) and the refrigerant level flag is ON,
close compressor solenoid valve and condenser solenoid valve,
and open pump out solenoid valve. Purge vent valve and purge
vacuum pump shall be kept ON for about 10s. After 10s dis-
charge, pump out solenoid valve, purge vent valve, and purge
vacuum pump shall be kept OFF. Condenser solenoid valve
shall be opened if chiller compressor is running or compressor
solenoid valve shall be opened if chiller compressor is not run-
ning. After 10s discharge, it will start 20s delay. Then, check
purge compressor suction temperature again; if it is less than
6°F (–14°C), it will continue cycle as before.
If refrigerant level in the purge tank is high (both PGLE_HI
and PGLE_LO are ON), or purge compressor suction tempera-
ture is less than 12°F (–11°C) and PGLE_LO is ON, then
drainage solenoid valve should be opened to drain refrigerant
from purge tank to evaporator (open CV1, SV04, SV01, SV02
when chiller is off, open SV04, SV01 when chiller is on). After
PGLE_LO is OFF, keep drain process for another 1s, then set
the refrigerant level flag to ON. If purge level in the purge tank
is low (both PGLE_HI and PGLE_LO are OFF), drainage sole-
noid valve should be closed.
If pump out solenoid valve is accumulated ON for 100 minutes,
purge system should do regeneration process for reg_tim minutes
(default = 120 minutes – 19DV Configuration Menu), regardless
whether purge is active. When regeneration process is active, the
Purge Regeneration Valve and Purge Heater should be on for
reg_tim minutes, purge vacuum pump should be on for 3 minutes
and then 10 minutes off, alternating during reg_tim minutes.
Upon regeneration completion, purge system will wait for an-
other 4 hours to let carbon filter cool down before it will oper-
ate normally.
CONTROLS
Definitions
ANALOG SIGNAL
An analog signal varies in proportion to the monitored source. It
quantifies values between operating limits. (Example: A tem-
perature sensor is an analog device because its resistance chang-
es in proportion to the temperature, generating many values.)
DISCRETE SIGNAL
Adiscrete signal is a 2-position representation of the value of a
monitored source. (Example: A switch produces a discrete sig-
nal indicating whether a value is above or below a set point or
boundary by generating an on/off, high/low, or open/closed
signal.)
General
The 19DV centrifugal liquid chiller contains a microprocessor-
based control center that monitors and controls all operations
of the chiller. The microprocessor control system matches the
cooling capacity of the chiller to the cooling load while provid-
ing state-of-the-art chiller protection. The system controls
cooling load within the set point plus the deadband by sensing
the leaving chilled water or brine temperature and regulating
the inlet guide vanes and compressor speed. The guide vane is
a variable flow pre-whirl assembly that controls the refrigera-
tion effect in the evaporator by regulating the amount of refrig-
erant vapor flow into the compressor. An increase in guide
vane opening increases capacity. A decrease in guide vane
opening decreases capacity. The microprocessor-based control
center protects the chiller by monitoring the digital and analog
inputs and executing capacity overrides or safety shutdowns, if
required. The variable frequency drive (VFD) allows compres-
sor start-up and capacity control by modulating the motor fre-
quency based on the operating condition.
PIC6 System Components
The chiller control system is called the PIC6 (Product Integrated
Control 6). See Table 1. As with previous PIC versions, the PIC6
system controls the operation of the chiller by monitoring all op-
erating conditions. The PIC6 control system can diagnose a
problem and let the operator know what the problem is and what
to check. It positions the guide vanes and VFD speed to maintain
leaving chilled water temperature. It controls the refrigerant
pump providing compressor bearing lubrication and can inter-
face with auxiliary equipment such as pumps and cooling tower
fans to turn them on when required. It continually checks all
safeties to prevent any unsafe operating condition. It regulates
the envelope control valve for stabilized aerodynamic operation,
if installed. The PIC6 controls offer an operator trending func-
tion to help the operator monitor the chiller status more easily
and for critical compressor motor protection. The PIC6 system
provides open protocols to support the competitive BMS system
and can be integrated into Carrier’s Lifecycle System Manage-
ment for remote monitoring and data management.
Table 1 — Major Controls Components and
Panel Locations
NOTE: For detailed information about the PIC6 HMI (human ma-
chine interface), see the 19DV with PIC6 Controls Operation and
Troubleshooting manual.
WARNING
The main circuit breaker (if equipped) on the front of the
starter disconnects the main motor power only. Power may
be still energized for other circuits. Always check wiring
diagrams before initiating any work on the chiller and fol-
low applicable lock-out/tag-out procedures. Failure to dis-
connect power will result in personal injury.
PIC6 COMPONENT PANEL LOCATION
Variable Frequency Drive Top of condenser
Purge Panel Under condenser
Remote Monitoring Control Panel