Emerson TARTARINI FA Series User manual

March 2020
Instruction Manual
D103669X012 FAG and FA Series
FAG and FA Series Cartridge Filters
Figure 1. Type FA Cartridge Filter
Figure 2. Type FAG Cartridge Filter
SUMMARY
Introduction ........................................................................ 1
Type FAG P.E.D. Categories and Characteristics ............. 2
Type FA P.E.D. Categories and Characteristics ................ 2
Labelling ............................................................................ 3
Transport and Handling ..................................................... 3
Preservation and Storage .................................................. 3
Atex Requirements ............................................................ 3
Operation ........................................................................... 4
Installation ......................................................................... 4
Startup and Shutdown ....................................................... 5
Maintenance ...................................................................... 6
Spare parts ........................................................................ 6
Parts List ............................................................................ 7
Schematic Assemblies ....................................................... 7
INTRODUCTION
Scope of Manual
This manual provides instructions for installation, startup,
maintenance and spare parts ordering for the FAG and FA
Series Filters.
Product Description
Regulating and metering stations need to protect the valves,
pressure regulators, meters and so forth from foreign
particles present in the gases or, particularly during the initial
stages of operation, from debris in newly laid pipes. This is
the job of the lter.
This product has been designed to be used with fuel gases of
1st and 2nd family according to EN 437, and with other non
aggressive and non fuel gases. For any other gases, other
than natural gas, please contact your local sales agent.
The series is available in several versions to meet all
application requirements.

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TYPE FAG - P.E.D. CATEGORIES
AND CHARACTERISTICS
P.E.D. Categories and Fluid Group
Table 1. FAG, FAG-A, FAG-AP and FAG-A-AP Series
(Flanged Opening) P.E.D. Categories and Fluid Group
TYPE CATEGORY FLUID GROUP
FAG •FAG-A
1 - 1.5 - 2 - 2.5 - 3 - 3.5 - 4
Standard
Temperature
Version I, II, III
1
Low
Temperature
Version
FAG •FAG-A
5 - 6
Standard
Temperature
Version IV
Low
Temperature
Version
FAG-AP •FAG-A-AP
0.5 - 1 - 1.5 - 2 - 2.5
Standard
Temperature
Version I, II, III
1
Low
Temperature
Version
FAG-AP •FAG-A-AP
3 - 3.5 - 4 - 5 - 6
Standard
Temperature
Version IV
Low
Temperature
Version
Note: FAG and FAG-A/0.5 (PS= 6 bar) according to Art. 3.3 (SEP)
FAG, FAG-A/, FAG-AP, and FAG-A-AP/
Series Characteristics
Table 2. Maximum Nozzles Diameter
Flanged PN 16 - ANSI 150
TYPE DN
0.5 50
1 65
1.5 80
2 100
2.5 125
3 150
3.5 150
4 200
5 250
6 300
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WARNING
Table 3. Specications
TYPE RATING
MAXIMUM
WORKING
PRESSURE
bar
MAXIMUM
ALLOWABLE
PRESSURE
(PS) bar
HYDROSTATIC
TEST
PRESSURE
(PT) bar
FAG/
FAG-A/
PN 16
ANSI 150 6 6 9
FAG-AP
FAG-A-AP/ ANSI 150 19 19 30
Minimum/Maximum Allowable Temperature (TS)
Standard Version: -10/60°C
Low Temperature Version: -20/60°C
TYPE FA - P.E.D. CATEGORIES
AND CHARACTERISTICS
P.E.D. Categories and Fluid Group
Table 4. FA-11, FA-12 Series (Flanged Opening) , and FA
Series (Quick Opening) P.E.D. Categories and Fluid Group
TYPE CATEGORY FLUID GROUP
FA-11/ •FA-12/
FA-11-S/ •FA-12-S/
FA-12-AP/ •FA-12-S-AP/
FA-O/11 •FA-O/12 •FA-O/12-AP
Standard
Temperature
Version
IV 1
Low
Temperature
Version
FA/10-15-20-25-30-40-50
FA-AP/10-15-20-25-30-40-50
Standard
Temperature
Version
Low
Temperature
Version
FA-11/, FA-12/, and FA/ Series Characteristics
Nozzles Diameter - Flanged PN 16*, ANSI 150 - 300 - 600
DN 50 - 65 - 80 - 100 - 150 - 200 - 250 - 300 - 350 - 400 - 500*
* Available on request.
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WARNING
Table 5. Specications
TYPE RATING
MAXIMUM
WORKING
PRESSURE
bar
MAXIMUM
ALLOWABLE
PRESSURE
(PS) bar
HYDROSTATIC
TEST
PRESSURE
(PT) bar
FA/ •FA-11/
FA-O/11 •FA-11-S/
PN 16 14 14
1.5 x PS
ANSI 150 17 17
FA/ •FA-12/
FA-O/12 •FA-12-S/ ANSI 300 30 30
FA-AP •FA-12-AP/
ANSI 600 75
85
FA-12-S-AP/
FA-O/12-AP 90
Minimum/Maximum Allowable Temperature (TS)
Standard Version: -10°/100°C
Low Temperature Version: -20°/100°C
The pressure/temperature limits in this Instruction Manual
and any applicable standard or code limitation should not be
exceeded.

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LABELLING
PN
ANSI
DN
PN
ANSI
DN
PULITO ONDE EVITARNE L'INTASAMENTO
THE FILTER HAS TO BE CHECKED AND CLEANED AT INTERVALS
TO AVOID THE CLOGGING
EFFICIENZA SALDATURE/EFFICIENCY OF THE WELD
CAPACITA'/CAPACITY
RADIOGRAFIA SALDATURE/RADIOGRAFY OF THE WELD
TIPO:
TYPE:
ATTACCHI A FLANGIA
FLANGE CONNECTION IN USCITA
OUTLET
DATA:
DATE:
N°FABBR.
SERIAL N°
IN ENTRATA
INLET
BOLOGNA ITALY
IL FILTRO DEVE ESSERE PERIODICAMENTE CONTROLLATO E
FLUIDO GRUPPO/GROUP FLUID
PS Bar
PS MPa
PT Bar
PT MPa
PN Bar
PN MPa
(PRESSIONE DI PROGETTO/DESIGN PRESSURE)
(TEMP. DI PROGETTO/DESIGN TEMPERATURE) TS °C
(PROVA IDRAULICA/HYDRAULIC TEST)
(PROVA PNEUMATICA/PNEUMATIC TEST)
CARATTERISTICHE DI PROGETTO
DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS
CARATTERISTICHE COSTRUTTIVE
CONSTRUCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS
PESO/WEIGHT Kg
2
(SUPERFICE FILTRANTE/FILTERING AREA) m
l
1370
body
Notified
Note 1
Note 2
Note 3
Note 4
Note 6
Note 5
Note 5
Note 5
Note 5
Figure 3. Label for FA Series
IL FILTRO DEVE ESSERE PERIODICAMENTE CONTROLLATO E PULITO ONDE EVITARNE L'INTASAMENTO
THE FILTER HAS TO BE CHECKED AND CLEANED AT REGULAR INTERVALS TO AVOID CLOGGING
PROVA IDRAULICA
HYDRAULIC TEST
PROVA PNEUMATICA
PNEUMATIC TEST
DATI DI COLLAUDO/TEST DATA
DATI COSTRUTTIVI/CONSTRUCTIVE DATADATI DI PROGETTO/DESIGN DATA
FLUIDO GRUPPO
GROUP FLUID
PS Bar
TS °C
PT Bar
PN Bar
BOLOGNA ITALY
1370
body
Notified
PRES.DI PROGETTO
DESIGN PRESSURE
TEMP.DI PROGETTO
DESIGN TEMPERATURE
CAPACITA'
CAPACITY
PESO
WEIGHT
SUPERFICE FILTRANTE
FILTERING AREA
Kg
LITRI / LITRES
m
2
EFFICIENZA SALDATURE
EFFICIENCY OF THE WELD
ANSI
PN
ANSI
PN
ATTACCHI A FLANGIA/FLANGE CONNECTIONS
FILTRO TIPO
FILTER TYPE
DATA
DATE
N° FABBR.
SERIAL N°
ENTRATA/INLET USCITA/OUTLET
Z=
Note 1
Note 2
Note 3
Note 4
Note 5
Note 5
Note 5
Note 5
Note 6
Figure 4. Label for FAG Series
Note 1: See “Characteristics”
Note 2: Year of manufacture
Note 3: FAG, FAG-A/, FAG-AP, and FAG-A-AP/ Series
Maximum PS = 19 bar
FA-11/, FA-12/, and FA/ Series
Maximum PS = 90 bar
Note 4: FAG, FAG-A/, FAG-AP, and FAG-A-AP/ Series
Standard Temperature Range: -10°/60 °C
Low Temperature Range: -20°/60 °C
FA-11/, FA-12/, and FA/ Series
Standard Temperature Range: -10°/100 °C
Low Temperature Range: -20°/100 °C
Note 5: Available with di󰀨erent ange ratings,
see “Characteristics”
Note 6: PT = 1.5 x PS bar
TRANSPORT AND HANDLING
The lters are supplied packaged, transport can take place both
horizontally and vertically, on transport saddles or in a cage.
These supports are designed to withstand the weight of the
lter, other stresses must be avoided with special ligatures.
The internal parts of the lter, if mounted before transport, are
su󰀩ciently rigid, however the equipment must still be handled
with care.
The handles or eyebolt on the lter cover must not be used to
lift the appliance.
Suitable and consolidated procedures for transport must be
followed to avoid any damage to the parts containing pressure.
Particular care must be taken to avoid damage to any pressure
accessories installed on the lter.
.
PRESERVATION AND STORAGE
Stand-alone equipment is delivered with all nozzles blanked
and all surfaces completely protected by primer or paint
(carbon steel material versions). hence the equipment
doesn’t need specic precautions for storage, providing to
follow the recommendations listed in “Inspection” section on
page 4 of this Instruction Manual.
ATEX REQUIREMENTS
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WARNING
If the provisions of EN 12186 & EN 12279,
national regulations, if any, and specic
manufacturer recommendations are not
put into practice before installation and
if purge by inert gas is not carried out
before equipment’s start-up and shut-down
operations, a potential external and internal
explosive atmosphere can be present in
equipment & gas pressure regulating/
measuring stations/installations.
If a presence of foreign material in the pipelines is foreseen
and purge by inert gas is not carried out, the following
procedure is recommended to avoid any possible external
ignition source inside the equipment due to mechanical
generated sparks:
• drainage to safe area via drain lines of foreign materials, if
any, by inow of fuel gas with low velocity in the pipe-work
(5m/sec)
In any case,
• provisions of Directive 1999/92/EC and 89/655/EC shall
be enforced by gas pressure regulating/measuring station/
installation’s end user

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• with a view to preventing and providing protection against
explosions, technical and/or organizational measures
appropriate to the nature of the operation shall be taken
(e.g. : lling/exhausting of fuel gas of internal volume
of the isolated part/entire installation with vent lines
to safe area - 7.5.2 of EN 12186 & 7.4 of EN 12279 ;
monitoring of settings with further exhaust of fuel gas to
safe area ; connection of isolated part/entire installation to
downstream pipeline; ….)
• provision in 9.3 of EN 12186 & 12279 shall be enforced by
pressure regulating/measuring station/installation’s end user
• external tightness test shall be carried out after each
reassembly at installation site using testing pressure in
accordance with national rules
• periodical check/maintenance for surveillance shall be
carried out complying with national regulations, if any, and
specic manufacturer recommendations
OPERATION
The lter does not require any particular attention to operate
since it has not dynamic component (static equipment).
Anyhow since the lter internal parts are sensitive to
pressure, it is recommended that during startup and
shutdown the variation of pressure will be smoothly. To
facilitate the operator control a proper set of pressure
gauges have to be installed on the nozzles for which it is
foreseen by proper coupling connections.
Each lter cartridge is designed to a maximum di󰀨erential
pressure that have not to be exceeded during operation:
preventive maintenance is therefore recommended and
should be carried out with a frequency which, if not laid
down in low, depends on:
• the quality of the gas piped
• the cleanliness and state of conservation of the piping
upstream from the lter: in general after starting up the
systems for the rst time, for example, the maintenance
operations will have to be more frequent if the cleanliness
in the piping is poor.
INSTALLATION
!
WARNING
Only qualied personnel shall install a
lter. Filtering systems should be installed,
operated and maintained in accordance
with international and applicable codes and
regulations. Following notes and instructions
point out, in particular, the “pressure” risk.
Installation, operation and maintenance
procedures performed by unqualied
personnel may result in unsafe operation.
This condition may result in equipment
damage or personal injury. If a leak develops
in the system, the escaping gas may
accumulate and become a re or explosion
hazard. Immediately call qualied service
personnel in case of trouble.
Hazards arising from misuse and
misoperating are: Personal injury, equipment
damage, or leakage due to escaping gas or
bursting of pressure-containing parts may
result if the equipment is installed where its
capabilities (PS and TS) can be exceeded or
where conditions exceed any ratings of the
adjacent piping or piping connections.
To avoid this, install the equipment where:
• Service conditions are within unit capabilities.
• Service conditions are within applicable codes,
regulations, or standard.
• The unit is protected from exposure to physical damage
and/or corrosive substances.
• Suitable pressure-limiting or pressure-relieving devices
have been installed in those instances where supply
pressure is capable of exceeding the maximum allowable
downstream equipment pressure.
National safety standards and established rules shall be
applied in lter installation and operation, concerning, in
particular, electrical works, re, and thunderbolt protection.
All means for venting have to be provided in the assemblies
where the pressure equipment are installed.
Before installation, check shall be done if service conditions
are consistent with use limitations.
Where this product is used:
• provide the cathodic protection and electrical isolation to
avoid any corrosion
• the gas shall be cleaned by proper lters/separators/
scrubbers to avoid any technical & reasonable hazard of
erosion or abrasion for pressure-containing parts
Filters shall be installed in non-seismic area and hasn’t to
undergo re and thunderbolt action.
Inspection
Upon arrival at site the equipment must be inspected for
eventual damages occurred during transportation. At least,
the following points have to be inspected:
• Integrity of nozzles closure and equipment sealing.
• Status of painted surfaces. If paint is damage any touch-
up shall be carried out in accordance with the project
coating specication.
• Visual check of critical areas such as nozzles, saddles, clips.
Any damage shall be reported to quality control o󰀩ce and
eventually to the vendor in order to agree and coordinate
any repair work.

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The lter have been subject to hydrostatic test at our factory
according to Code and Specications requirements and
thoroughly inspected for leakage during the above test.
However, handling during transportation or moving into place
may have loose gasketed seals: based upon the above, it is
recommended to recheck all bolted connections, if any, prior
to startup.
Cleaning
Thoroughly clean and blow all pipe lines to remove scales
and other possible foreign material.
Piping Up
The piping established practice shall be follow when
installing the lter.
Foundations
Foundation or metallic supports should be suitable to
support the equipment and its maximum contents, which
may result in stresses caused also by piping connections.
Levelling
The lter should be installed to the correct level, vertically
or horizontally, depending on the lters type within the limits
agreed by data sheet or specs.
Access
The lter should be installed with su󰀩cient clearance from
associated structures and equipment to provide safe,
e󰀩cient working by operators, and to provide ready access
for cleaning, inspection, and maintenance.
Filter is provided with full opening to permit inspection of the
interior therefore it has to be so installed that this opening is
accessible.
Suitable support should be so arranged by the customer to
provide adequate facility for the inspection of every part of
the vessel, including platforms and ladders (if necessary).
Flanged and Bolted Joints
Accurate vertical and horizontal alignment, with ange faces
parallel, is an important precaution to be taken when making
up a anged joint.
A suggested bolt tightening sequence is to process “three
o’clock, nine o’clock, twelve o’clock, six o’clock, etc.”
After have complete the above sequence and additional
check have to be performed on all bolts.
The same procedure has to be followed in case of maintenance.
Piping and Connections
To avoid excessive stresses or strains due to piping
connections, the following precautions should be taken:
• To avoid stresses arising from nozzle connection, piping
should not be forced into alignment when connecting up.
• If the magnitude and direction of external piping forces
and moments are known and the nozzles have been
designed specically to these reactions, the above forces
and moments are not be exceeded.
Ventilation
Equipment should have adequate ventilation around them,
particularly where lters are located indoors.
The ventilation requirements should take into account the
type of medium which may escape from the equipment.
Special requirements for lethal material should be agreed
with the Authority involved.
Lighting
Where necessary, the illumination level of lighting at the
equipment should be su󰀩cient to allow free movement
of operating personnel in safety while in operation under
normal conditions.
Shipping Covers and Plugs
The shipping covers and plugs (if any) should remain in place
until equipment is set in position and ready for piping up.
All openings should be inspected for debris or foreign
material that could damage the equipment.
STARTUP AND SHUTDOWN
Filters are particular sensitive to pressure increase very
rapidly since the cartridge itself may be damaged.
Pressure should be increased in stages of approximately
10% of operating pressure up to the operating value.
In case of leakage or other inconvenience, the procedure
should be immediately stopped and the problem investigated
and removed before a new startup.
Gasketed Connections
Before startup and after initial startup, at normal operating
pressure and temperature, it is recommended to inspect all
gasketed joints for tightness.

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Shutting Down
When possible, reduce slowly the pressure in order to avoid
damage to the internal.
In no case open the equipment before the pressure is
completely released.
In case of sudden high variation of pressure particular
attention should be given to the status of internal cartridge.
MAINTENANCE
Filter parts are subject to normal wear and must be
inspected periodically and replace as necessary. The
frequency of inspection and replacement depends upon the
severity of service condition and upon applicable codes and
national standards/rule.
During the inspection of the lter, the equipment with drain
valves, these shall be checked that the valves are free of
any debris that may restrict the drain ow.
In order to avoid personal injury or equipment damage
caused by sudden release of pressure or explosion of
accumulate gas, do not attempt any maintenance or
disassembly without rst isolating the lter from system
pressure and relieving all internal pressure from the lter.
Before starting disassembly, carefully release all pressures
from the lter. Never loosen the lter body while the unit is
under pressure.
Do not remove any pipe plugs from the unit while it is under
pressure. Use a gauge to monitor pressure while releasing
it. The drain valve is for releasing uid. Direct the ow
stream in a safe direction.
The operation for replacement of the cartridge are of
di󰀨erence type pending type of lter closure. Standard
closure provide by the manufacturer are of two types:
• Flanged
• Quick opening
Flanged Type Opening
This type of opening is a standard as any ange connection.
Opening sequence are:
• By means of the drain valve, depressurize the lter.
• After assurance of complete depressurization (by
means the pressure gauge), untightening the bolt
(key 18) in cross sequence process till all bolts are
removed.
• Remove blind ange (key 8) lifting it by the suitable
davit (key 28) and move at side.
• Remove nut (key 10) on central bar (key 9) holding
cartridge.
• Lift the cartridge by hand and remove it from lter body.
• Inspect gasket or ring seat, the gasket (key 23) and the
O-ring (key 12), and replace them if necessary.
• Inspect and clean, if necessary, the internal surface
and components.
For reassembly, follow the same procedure vice versa.
Quick Opening
This opening is provided with safe precaution that are
integral part of opening itself.
Opening sequence are:
• By means of the drain valve, depressurize the lter.
• Remove protection cover (key 24) at top of lter.
• After assurance of complete depressurization (by
means the pressure gauge), remove safety plug
(key 29) located on removable cover (key 26).
• Push downward the cover in order to release the
sector ring (key 25).
• Remove the ring in sections, rst the one with the
plug guide.
• Insert the davit (key 28) stud into the proper threaded
hole located in center of at cover locking it with the
provided nut.
• Lift the cover (key 26) acting on davit handle till cover
become free from lter body.
• Remove nut (key 10) on central bar (key 9) holding
cartridge (key 6).
• Lift the cartridge by hand and remove it from lter body.
• Inspect O-ring seat and replace the O-ring (key 12).
• Inspect and clean, if necessary, the internal surface
and components.
For reassembly follow same procedure vice versa.
In case the davit is not provided to lift the cover, it is
necessary to have a overhead crane in order to operate
safety without damaging the gasket surface:
• Insert the eyebolt on threaded hole on cover.
• Lift very carefully the cover so not to damage inside
surface of ange body at O-ring location.
SPARE PARTS
Spare parts storage shall be done by proper procedures
according to national standard/rules to avoid over aging or
any damage.

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Figure 5. FA Series Assembly
SCHEMATICASSEMBLIESPARTS LIST
Key Description
1 Head
2 Shell
3 Flange
4 Nozzle
5 Reinforcement plate (only for AP version)
6* Filtering cartridge
7 Shell ange
8 Flat cover
9 Bolt
10 Nut
11 Washer
12* O-ring
13 Bottom plate for cartridge
14 Drain
15 Eyebolt
16 Thredolet
17 Stud
18 Nut
19 Pipe
20 Pipe
21 Top plate for cartridge
22 Hinge
23* Gasket
24 Plate
25 Sector
26 Cover
27 Container head
28 Davit
29 Safety plug
30* O-ring
Parts marked with (*) are supplied as spare parts.
To order the spare parts, it is necessary to communicate us the type of
the lter and its serial number.

BOLTED COVER WITH LIFTING SYSTEM DAVIT TYPEHORIZONTAL FILTER WITH HINGED COVER
QUICK OPENING WITH LIFTING SYSTEM DAVIT TYPE
QUICK OPENING SYSTEM
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23
29
24
30
25
27
26
28
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Figure 5. FA Series Assembly (continued)