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EIM TEC2 Electric Actuator with Model 500 Quick-Start Guide

EIM TEC2 Electric Actuator
EIM TEC2 Electric Actuator
This Emerson/EIM electric valve actuator is the next generation of the non-intrusive TEC2000 actuator. Robust and compact design that are widely used on valves for marine, oil and gas, chemical, power, and water and wastewater applications.

Features:
  • Superior corrosion protection polyester powder-coating, inside and out, for all environments, 316 stainless steel cover screws, marine-grade, low copper content, aluminum provides compartment and covers with extra corrosion protection.
  • Separately Sealed Terminal Chamber (STC), dual sealed, allows installation wiring to be performed without exposing electronic control components.
  • Anti-condensation space heater thermostat prevents internal condensation due to temperature cycling with solid-state thermo-statically controlled to turn heater off.
  • Large LCD message screen uses icons and text to display status of valve and provide diagnostic data, easy to guide operator through multi-language capable, calibration, setup, and diagnostics.
  • Non-penetrating control knobs operate with vibration resistant Hall-effect switches enabling actuator calibration and diagnostics without opening covers.
  • Double-reduction motor gears provide flexibility, enables worm gearing to operate at lower speeds for minimum wear and long life.
  • Self-locking gearing even during declutching and manual override and valve stem cannot be back-driven under high process pressures or heavy weight of gate.
TEC2 Electric Actuator with Model 500 Quick-Start Guide:

Electric Valve Actuator with Time-tested Brawn and Sophisticated Control

EIM M2CP actuators were introduced in 1979 as the Series 2000 electric valve actuator. Since that time, the model has added increasingly sophisticated control capabilities—but retained all the mechanical strengths that have established its three decade record of reliability. As a result, many parts can interchange across the entire M2CP/Series 2000 range, and upgrades are remarkably easy to retrofit.

The robust mechanical design of the M2CP is evident in its ductile iron gear case, bronze worm gear, and heat-treated alloy steel worm and modular control packages.


For more information, visit https://flowcontrol.processcontrolsolutions.com/products/suppliers/eim-actuators/ or call (800) 462-5769.

Electric Actuators Improve Delayed Coker Operational Uptime and Reliability at Refinery

Reprinted with permission by EIM
EIM 2000 M2CP
EIM 2000 M2CP
APPLICATION
Operating ball valves, water purge and slurry gate valves on delayed coking unit process valving.

CUSTOMER
Refinery in USA

CHALLENGE
Operating conditions in any refinery’s delayed coker units are extremely severe. Inlet temperatures of the residual oil flowing through the transfer line into the coke drum exceeds 700° F (375°C). During the filling of the coking process, torques are high and tend to increase as the process media builds up in the valve’s wetted parts. The process of coking requires multiple actuators to perform a sequenced series of valve strokes to divert process in a precisely timed event. This sequenced event is controlled by a programmed logic command and must be executed at each actuator reliably and consistently every time. This decoking cycle occurs at regular intervals every twelve to eighteen hours. Upon completion of the cycle, feed is switched to a second drum while the filled vessel is being decoked. During the coke removal process, there is a high level of vibration and water hammer effect as the coke is drilled out by high pressure water jets blasting the coke residue from the lines and coke drums. The introduction of high pressure water into a 700 °F piping system creates rapid expansion and temperature fluctuations. The coke product naturally has traces of sulfur which can be corrosive when subjected to water during the unit wash down. Wash down is necessary due to the abundance of abrasive airborne coke dust that covers every surface within the working coke process unit. The coke dust not only creates challenges for corrosion protection but also builds up in small crevice spaces and impedes instrumentation functionality.

Actuators operating the switching and recirculation valves are subjected to all of these harsh conditions. As such, the Meantime Between Failure (MTBF) of competitors’ actuators in this service has ranged from as little as two months to approximately one year. Valve and/or actuator failure results in unscheduled shutdowns of the coker units and unplanned service repairs or replacement. Actuator failure necessitates manual valve operation and extra manpower. More importantly, process time is extended and, since the coke is used as feed stock in Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) units, production can be curtailed.

SOLUTION
Production has increased since installing EIM actuators and maintenance cost has been reduced. The use of EIM 2000 M2CP actuators in this application has been successful due to its robust design and protective coatings. EIM actuators have performed continuously for more than six years in the refinery’s two coker units (eight drums total) where others have failed prematurely. The long life can be attributed, in part, to the Series 2000 gear train durable ductile iron housing and superior powder coating on all surfaces. Because of the rugged design of the EIM M2CP electrical control package and components, the vibration and violent shaking of the actuator during coking process has little adverse effect on the M2CP components. The smaller mass components such as the limit switches are also designed to resist destruction from inertia and momentum generated by operations.The other major design advantage is the ductile iron linear power train Series 2000 gear assembly which is built to withstand the high torque and thrust loads without cracking or deforming. This durability is important in order to maintain precise gear alignment for the rigors of high service demands. The EIM M2CP actuator is well-suited for operations where vibration and water hammer effect are present. There have been nearly no failures or unplanned service requirements in more than six years in the coke application. The plant has been able to conduct shutdowns on schedule. Actuators have been eliminated as a cause of process interruption.

For more information about EIM actuators in Missouri, Kansas, or Illinois, contact Process Controls Solutions by visiting https://flowcontrol.processcontrolsolutions.com or calling (800) 462-5769.

Need a Tough Electric Actuator with Proven Performance? Check Out EIM Electric Valve Actuators

EIM electric actuator
EIM electric actuator.
EIM electric actuators are well known for their innovation, quality and ability to withstand for harsh industrial applications.  EIM actuators are found throughout the processing industries - oil and gas, power, refining, chemical, petrochemical, water/wastewater and mining.  EIM actuators and controls have a proven track record for reliable performance in critical shutdown applications as well.

For more about EIM Actuators visit Process Control Solutions website here, or call (800) 462-5769.

Watch the video below for a general overview of EIM actuators.