PENBERTHY MODEL TME MIXER

INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Before installation, these instructions must be read carefully and understood.

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all other warranties, expressed or implied which
Emerson warrants its Penberthy products are hereby excluded, including in particular all
as designed and manufactured to be free warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
of defects in the material and workmanship particular purpose.
for a period of one year after the date of
installation or eighteen months after the date This document and the warranty contained
of manufacture, whichever is earliest. Emerson herein may not be modified and no other
will, at its option, replace or repair any products warranty, expressed or implied, shall be made
which fail during the warranty period due to by or on behalf of Emerson unless made in
TABLE OF CONTENTS defective material or workmanship. writing and signed by the company's general
manager or director of engineering.
Product warranty������������������������������������������������ 1 Prior to submitting any claim for warranty
1 About the manual������������������������������������ 2 service, the owner must submit proof of
2 Introduction��������������������������������������������� 2 purchase to Emerson and obtain written
2.1 Features and specifications������������������������ 2 authorization to return the product. Thereafter,
2.2 Design ratings���������������������������������������������� 2 the product shall be returned to Emerson with
2.3 Application data������������������������������������������� 2 freight prepaid.
3 Inspection and performance
confirmation�������������������������������������������� 2 This warranty shall not apply if the product has
3.1 Receiving inspection������������������������������������ 2 been disassembled, tampered with, repaired
3.2 User's rating inspection������������������������������ 2 or otherwise altered outside of the Emerson
4 Installation����������������������������������������������� 2 factory, or if it has been subject to misuse,
4.1 Mounting������������������������������������������������������� 3 neglect or accident.
4.2 Effect of related piping and precautions���� 3
5 Operation������������������������������������������������� 3 The responsibility of Emerson hereunder
5.1 Pre-operational check��������������������������������� 3 is limited to repairing or replacing the
5.2 Operating������������������������������������������������������ 3 product at its expense. Emerson shall not be
6 Maintenance�������������������������������������������� 3 liable for loss, damage or expenses related
6.1 Preventative maintenance��������������������������� 3 directly or indirectly to the installation or use
6.2 Troubleshooting������������������������������������������� 4 of its products, or from any other cause or
7 Disassembly - reassembly���������������������� 4 for consequential damages. It is expressly
8 Disposal at end of useful life������������������� 4 understood that Emerson is not responsible
9 Telephone assistance������������������������������ 4 for damage or injury caused to other products,
buildings, personnel or property, by reason of
Tables and figures the installation or use of its products.
Table 1 - Design ratings������������������������������������� 2
Table 2 - Troubleshooting�������������������������������� 4
Figure 1 - Installation����������������������������������������� 2
Figure 2 - Spherical tank mixing flow pattern����3
Figure 3 - Rectilinear tank mixing flow pattern��3
Figure 4 - Rectilinear tank sweeping flow
pattern��������������������������������������������������3

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Body
1 ABOUT THE MANUAL WARNING
Under no circumstances should these design
This manual has been prepared as an aid and ratings or application data be exceeded.
guide for personnel involved in installation or Exceeding design ratings or application data may
maintenance. All instructions must be read and cause severe physical injury or property damage.
understood thoroughly before attempting any Discharge
installation, operation or maintenance. 3 INSPECTION AND PERFORMANCE
CONFIRMATION
Safety instructions
Emerson does not have any control over the 3.1 Receiving inspection Inlet
manner in which its TME is handled, installed Upon receipt of the TME, check all components
or used, and Emerson cannot and does not carefully for damage incurred in shipping. If FIGURE 1
warrant or guarantee that a TME is suitable damage is evident or suspected, do not attempt
for or compatible with the user's specific installation. Notify the carrier immediately and
application. request a damage inspection.

WARNING 3.2 User's rating inspection

Safety glasses should be worn when in the area of The user should confirm that:
a TME installation. Failure to follow any instruction 1. The TME size (molded on side of body)
may cause a malfunction of the TME resulting in conforms to the description on the user's
severe physical injury or property damage. purchase order.
2. The operating conditions described in
2 INTRODUCTION the purchase order agree with the actual
conditions at the installation site.
2.1 Features and specifications 3. The actual operating conditions at the
Penberthy TMEs are designed for in-tank mixing installation site are within the application
of liquids using a liquid as the motive fluid. data shown on the applicable technical data
Mixing is accomplished first within the TME as sheet or product proposal referred to above.
the motive liquid entrains the tank contents 4. The materials of construction of the TME
into the suction openings, and thoroughly are compatible with both the contained fluid
mixes within the unit before being discharged. and surrounding atmosphere in the specific
The discharge flow, or plume, provides further application.
mixing and agitation within the tank. The motive
liquid can be drawn from the tank, or it can be a Safety instructions
second liquid drawn from another source. If the size, model or performance data of the
TME as received do not conform with any of the
2.2 Design ratings criteria above, do not proceed with installation.
Contact an authorized Penberthy distributor for
TABLE 1 direction.
Maximum allowable
Size Material working pressure 4 INSTALLATION
¾" 25% Glass-filled 100 psig [690 kPaG] at 0°F
polypropylene [-18°C] to 220°F [104°C] Installation should only be undertaken by
1½" 25% Glass-filled 100 psig [690 kPaG] at 0°F qualified experienced personnel who are
polypropylene [-18°C] to 220°F [104°C] familiar with this equipment and have read and
understand all the instructions in this manual.
2.3 Application data The user should refer to relevant technical
1. Mixing data sheets or product proposal to obtain
Minimum inlet pressure - 10 psig (70 kPaG) dimensional information for the specific size
Maximum inlet pressure - 100 psig (690 kPaG) and model TME.
Most efficient operation takes place when inlet Check the TME cut-away view (Figure 1) for the
pressure is within the range of 20 to 70 psig location of the threaded inlet port.
(140 to 480 kPaG). Four gallons of tank contents
can be mixed for every gallon of operating fluid.
For inlet pressures outside this range, tank
contents mixed will be reduced.

Note: for specific application data within the

above ranges, the user should consult the
product proposal for the specific model and
TME size or should request the supply of the
applicable technical data sheet.

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4.1 Mounting 5 OPERATION

A TME can be mounted in any position. The
supply line and manifold piping to multiple TMEs 5.1 Pre-operational check
must be sized to supply uniform pressure to 1. Ensure that all installation procedures have
each TME. been completed.
2. Fill the tank with sufficient liquid for full
Spherical
It is important that the TME be positioned within submergence of the TME.
the tank so as to insure the free flow of liquid
to be mixed into and out of the unit(s). The 5.2 Operating FIGURE 2
greatest agitation occurs within the discharge 1. For mixing
plume; therefore, the discharge end should a. T urn operating fluid flow on (depending
be aimed towards the most remote part of the upon the application, this may be liquid Supply
tank. On the other hand, the intake end of the drawn from the tank or it can be a second
unit must be far enough from the tank corner liquid drawn from another source).
or wall to allow the free flow of liquid into the
suction openings. 6 MAINTENANCE

Tank shape and size influence the placement Maintenance should only be undertaken by
and number of TMEs required to maintain even qualified, experienced personnel who are FIGURE 3
agitation or temperature distribution. With a familiar with this equipment and thoroughly
spherical tank, a single TME mounted as shown understand all the instructions in this manual.
in Figure 2 makes the best use of the mixing Supply
characteristics of the TME. With no corners to CAUTION
impede liquid flow, the liquid circulates evenly. Do not proceed with any maintenance unless the
TME has been relieved of all pressure or vacuum,
In a cylindrical, square or rectangular tank, the has been allowed to reach ambient temperature
angular intersection of surfaces can interrupt and has been drained or purged of all fluids.
liquid flow patterns and cause liquid stagnation Failure to follow these instructions may cause a
in these areas. A single TME mounted as shown sudden release of pressure resulting in personal FIGURE 4
in Figure 3 will minimize this. Whenever the ratio injury or property damage.
of length to diameter of the tank is greater than
2:1 (such as tank trucks or railroad cars), it is 6.1 Preventative maintenance
recommended that multiple TMEs be used. The user must create maintenance schedules,
safety manuals and inspection details for each
In tanks where a critical velocity must be specific installation of a TME Mixer.
maintained on the tank bottom, a slight downward On all installations, the following items should
angle of the TMEs can be helpful. (See Figure 4). be regularly evaluated by the user for purposes
of maintenance:
4.2 Effect of related piping and precautions 1. TME(s) for pitting or debris build up.
1. For mixing 2. Piping and fittings for corrosion or debris
a. Operating liquid supply line pressure loss build up.
must be taken into account when applying 3. All connections for tightness.
TMEs. 4. Units for wear.
b. The supply line must be clean and should 5. Units for full submergence.
be provided with a strainer to prevent
foreign materials from clogging the The user must determine an appropriate
mixer. maintenance schedule necessary for his or
c. TMEs must be fully submerged to prevent her own specific application, upon evaluation
liquid from splashing and drawing of their operating experience. Realistic
atmospheric air and to promote maximum maintenance schedules can only be determined
mixing. with full knowledge of the services and
d. C  learance should be provided for removal application situation involved.
of the TME.
e. Provisions should be made for a pressure
gauge connection at or near the TME
inlet. It may become necessary to install
a pressure gauge if operating difficulties
are encountered.
f. Inlet piping must be secured to the tank
wall near the TME to keep strain off piping
when in operation.
g. Supply line and manifold piping must be
sized to supply adequate pressure equally
to each TME when multiple TMEs are used.

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6.2 Troubleshooting

TABLE 2
Problem Cause Solution
No mixing 1. Inadequately sized TME 1. Obtain properly sized TME
2. Debris blockage of inlet, suction or discharge 2. Remove debris
3. Loss of operating fluid due to loose connections 3. Tighten connections
4. Operating fluid pressure too low 4. Increase pressure
Partial mixing 1. Debris blockage 1. Remove debris
2. Operating fluid pressure too low 2. Increase pressure

7 DISASSEMBLY - REASSEMBLY - Model #

- Name of the company from whom you
CAUTION purchased the TME
Do not proceed with removal of the TME from - Invoice # and date
connecting piping unless the TME has been relieved - Process conditions (pressure, flow rates, tank
of all pressure or vacuum, has been allowed to shape, etc)
reach ambient temperature and has been drained - A brief description of the problem
or purged of all fluids. Failure to comply could - Trouble shooting procedures that failed
cause an unexpected burst of liquid or steam with
resulting personal injury or property damage. If attempts to solve your problem fail, you may
request to return your TME to the factory for
8 DISPOSAL AT END OF USEFUL LIFE intensive testing. You must obtain a Return
Authorization (R.A.) number from Emerson
Penberthy TMEs are used in a variety of fluid before returning anything. Failure to do so will
applications. By following the appropriate result in the unit being returned to you without
federal and industry regulations, the user being tested, freight collect. To obtain an R.A.
must determine the extent of preparation number, the following information (in addition to
and treatment the TME must incur before its that above) is needed:
disposal. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
may be required before disposal services accept - Reason for return
certain components. - Person to contact at your company
Metal, glass and polymers should be recycled - 'Ship-to' address
whenever possible. Refer to order and the
applicable technical data sheet for materials of There is a minimum charge for evaluation
construction. of non-warranty units. You will be contacted
before any repairs are initiated should the cost
9 TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE exceed the minimum charge. If you return a
unit under warranty, but it is not defective, the
If you are having difficulty with your TME, minimum charge will apply.
contact your local Penberthy distributor.
So that we may assist you more effectively,
please have as much of the following
information available as possible when you call:

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