
INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL (IOM) IOM-135
06-02
MODEL 135
LOW TEMPERATURE SHUTOFF
SECTION I
I. DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE
The Model 135 thermal probe is a low temperature shutoff device with an integral, rigid insertion bulb used to protect
downstream piping systems and equipment from experiencing temperature excursions below desired minimum
operating temperature due to equipment malfunction or customer overdraw of system capacity.
TheModel135thermalprobeisnotastand-alonedevice.Itisprimarilyusedwithapressureloadedreducingregulator
with fail-close action upon loss of loading pressure. Used with any compatible fluid that can be vented to atmosphere
in an environmentally acceptable method. This combination of equipment is known as a PRESSURE/LOW
TEMPERATURE CONTROL MODULE (PTCM). It typically consists of a Model 135 thermal probe, an unloading
backpressure valve, flow restricting orifices and a main regulator, such as the Model DA4. Refer to Section II of this
IOM for PTCM principles of operation and SECTION III for system installation.
SECTION II
II. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
1. As the Model 135 thermal probe (5) external
sheath is exposed to lower temperatures, it con-
tracts in length. The internal Invar rod remains
unchanged in length, pushing a ball/plug away
fromitsseat,allowingtheinletgaspressuretobe
"vented".
2. ThePTCMlowtemperatureprotectionisprovided
through the Model 135 thermal probe (5). When
the fluid is approximately 8°F (4.5°C) above the
setpoint, the Model 135 thermal probe (5) will
begin to open, lowering the loading pressure and
thereby the delivery pressures. The delivery flow
rate is reduced by this action. When the fluid is at
the setpoint, the Model 135 thermal probe will
reduce the loading pressure to 5 psig (.34 Barg),
essentially closing the main regulator (7). When
thefluidisslightlybelow setpointthemainregula-
tor (7) will close tight.
SECTION III
III. INSTALLATION
1. Insert the Model 135 thermal probe (5) in the
upstreampipelinerequiringcontrol. Seal the1/2"
(DN15) NPT threads with process compatible
threadsealantandturnclockwise(CW)untiltight.
2. PTCM Start-up:
a. TheModel135thermalprobe(5)temperature
isfactorycalibratedpercustomer'sorderspeci-
fications.
b. Isolationblockvalves(9,10)areopenandthe
bypass valve (8) should be closed. Upon
start-up,thePTCMbecomespressurizedfrom
the storage tank as normal operating pres-
sure is obtained.
c. ForPTCMwithUnloadingBackpressureValve
see Figure 2. The delivery pressure is set by
the adjusting screw on the backpressure un-
loadingvalve(1). Adjusttheloadingpressure
untilthegauge(6)readsnominally6psig(.41
Barg) higher than the customer specified de-
livery pressure.