Buchi Nano Spray Dryer B-90 User Manual

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2 Safety10 B-90 Operation Manual, Version BWear laboratory coatWear protective gogglesWear protective glovesHeavy weight, lifting requires more than o

11 Declarations and requirements100 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B11 Declarations and requirements11.1 FCC requirements (for USA and Canada)Engli

11 Declarations and requirements101 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B11.2 Declaration of conformity

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2 Safety11 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B! DangerDeath by suffocation or serious poisoning by inhalation of inert gases.• Do not inhale inert gases

2 Safety12 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B! DangerDeath or serious poisoning by inhalation or incorporation of dried particles at recovery.• Wear sa

2 Safety13 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B! CautionRisk of minor poisoning by inhalation of ozone.• Directly withdraw released gases and gaseous sub

2 Safety14 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B2.5.2 Warning labels on housingThe below warning label can be found at the gas outlet connector on the rig

2 Safety15 B-90 Operation Manual, Version BGlass• High temperature resistance and high transparency borosilicate glass.Pressure• Automatic pressure

3 Technical data16 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B3 Technical dataThis chapter introduces the reader to the instrument and its specifications. It co

3 Technical data17 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B3.1.2 Standard accessoriesTable 3-2: Standard accessoriesProduct Order no.Spray head 051510Spray

3 Technical data18 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B 1Table 3-2: Standard accessories (cont.)Product Order no.① Spray cylinder 051511② Glass cylinder

3 Technical data19 B-90 Operation Manual, Version BTable 3-2: Standard accessories (cont.)Product Order no. Outlet filter 051656093261 enNanoOperati

3 Technical data20 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B3.1.4 Optional accessoriesTable 3-4: Optional accessoriesProduct Order no.Inert Loop B-295, 50 H

3 Technical data21 B-90 Operation Manual, Version BTable 3-4: Optional accessories (cont.)Product Order no.Inlet filter 011235Air maintenance unit 00

3 Technical data22 B-90 Operation Manual, Version BTable 3-4: Optional accessories (cont.)Product Order no.Stand plate 0517753.2 Technical dataTabl

3 Technical data23 B-90 Operation Manual, Version BTable 3-5: Technical data Nano Spray Dryer B-90 (cont.)Dimensions (W × H × D)Short set-up 58×110×5

3 Technical data24 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B3.3 Materials usedTable 3-9: Materials usedComponent Material designationGlass assembly 3.3 boros

4 Description of function25 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B4 Description of functionThis chapter explains the basic working principle of the Nano S

4 Description of function26 B-90 Operation Manual, Version BOptional drying gas recycling in ‘closed loop’ mode:In ‘closed loop’ mode of the Nano Spr

4 Description of function27 B-90 Operation Manual, Version BProcessing inside the drying cylinderThe following draft offers a more detailed view abou

4 Description of function28 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B4.4 Drying air generationIn ‘open loop’ mode the required drying air can be either suppl

4 Description of function29 B-90 Operation Manual, Version BInlet filterDehumidifierB-296Exhaust gasTCOOLNano Spray Dryer B-90BasicAspiratorTOUTPTINO

Table of contents3 B-90 Operation Manual, Version BRead this manual carefully before installing and running your system and note the safety precaution

4 Description of function30 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B4.8 Inert Loop B-295The Inert Loop B-295 is an accessory to enable the safe spray drying

4 Description of function31 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B4.9 Dehumidifier B-296The Dehumidifier B-296 is an accessory which can dry filtered gas at

4 Description of function32 B-90 Operation Manual, Version BUse in ‘closed loop’The Dehumidifier B-296 in ‘closed loop’ set-up allows spray drying of

4 Description of function33 B-90 Operation Manual, Version Biefghjklmn4.10 Connection at the Nano Spray Dryer B-90Front connectionsa b c dSocket lab

5 Putting into operation34 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B5 Putting into operationThis chapter describes how the instrument has to be installed. It

5 Putting into operation35 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B5.2 Installing the Nano Spray Dryer B-90Switch off the instrument and remove the power co

5 Putting into operation36 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B5.2.2 Short set-up with short metal barsNOTEParts (a – e) and the black holders (g), are

5 Putting into operation37 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B5.3 Sub-assembly installationsSwitch off the instrument and remove the power cord before

5 Putting into operation38 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B5.3.2 Electrode assembly installation! CautionRisk of minor or moderate injury by electri

5 Putting into operation39 B-90 Operation Manual, Version Be Use the protective grid holder to carefully insert the HV-electrode into its seat at t

Table of contents4 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B5 Putting into operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

5 Putting into operation40 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B7g Put the plastic distance sheet on top of the electrode cylinder.h Put the centerpie

5 Putting into operation41 B-90 Operation Manual, Version BSpecial mounting tool in position.Cylinder assembly short set-up 2a Mount a flat sealing

5 Putting into operation42 B-90 Operation Manual, Version BAll nuts must be tightened crosswise only!4c Mount the inlet temperature sensor at the h

5 Putting into operation43 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B5.4 Spray head assembling and installationThe spray head is a major part of the whole spr

5 Putting into operation44 B-90 Operation Manual, Version Bj Feed tubingk Spray capNOTE• Only use original BUCHI parts for installation.• Small par

5 Putting into operation45 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B5. Introduce the “Seal for electrical cable” e and tighten the cable bushing using a flat

5 Putting into operation46 B-90 Operation Manual, Version Bab10. Use the mounting tool a and the BUCHI torque wrench b for the installation of the s

5 Putting into operation47 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B5.4.2 Spray head installationThe spray head can be mounted at the spray head holder in ei

5 Putting into operation48 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B5.5.1 Peristaltic pump height adjustment and fixation123a Mount the peristaltic pump on a

5 Putting into operation49 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B5.5.3 Feeding tube installationSteps before installation:• Switch off the Nano Spray Dry

Table of contents5 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B6.9 Other operation modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 736.9.1

5 Putting into operation50 B-90 Operation Manual, Version BExample photo with attached feeding tube and adapter piece (transparent adapter on the pum

5 Putting into operation51 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B5.6 Drying gas supplyThe kind of drying gas supply (air or inert gases) depends on the ki

5 Putting into operation52 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B5.6.1 ‘open loop’ air supply configurationIn ‘open loop’, compressed air or the Aspirator

5 Putting into operation53 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B5.6.2 ‘closed loop’ gas supply configurationThe Nano Spray Dryer B-90 Advanced has been de

5 Putting into operation54 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B• Disconnect the power cord from the mains.• Gently pull off the back panel of the hous

5 Putting into operation55 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B5.7.2 Aspirator in ‘closed loop’ configurationThis operation mode is only available in com

5 Putting into operation56 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B! DangerDeath or serious poisoning by gases or particles at O2– sensor or filter malfunctio

5 Putting into operation57 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B5.8.1 Main device installationDuring the process, a constant inert gas flow (N2 or CO2) is

5 Putting into operation58 B-90 Operation Manual, Version BInstallation steps1. Disconnect the power cord from the mains and depressurize all system

5 Putting into operation59 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B5.9.1 Dehumidifier B-296 in ‘open loop’ configurationWhen aqueous sample materials are bein

1 About this manual6 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B1 About this manualThis manual describes the Nano Spray Dryer B-90 and provides all information

5 Putting into operation60 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B5.9.2 Dehumidifier B-296 in ‘closed loop’ configuration with out Inert Loop B-295When mixtu

5 Putting into operation61 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B132a Outlet of the Nano Spray Dryer B-90 c Outlet of the Inert Loop B-295b Outlet of the D

5 Putting into operation62 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B5.10 Final installation checkThis check has to be carried out after every installation an

6 Operation63 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B6 OperationThis chapter gives examples of typical instrument applications and instructions on how to op

6 Operation64 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B3 — Pump rotation direction alternates every 3 seconds4 — Pump rotation direction alternates every 6 sec

6 Operation65 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B6.4 Display elements and menu functions6.4.1 Operating controlsMultifunctional buttonsThe multifunctio

6 Operation66 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B6.4.2 View parameters menuTo enter the “Menu” press the corresponding multifunctional button below the

6 Operation67 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B6.4.3 Gas mode selection menuTo enter the “Menu” press the corresponding multifunctional button below t

6 Operation68 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B6.4.4 Configuration menuTo enter the “Menu” press the corresponding multifunctional button below the scr

6 Operation69 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B6.4.5 Firmware calibration menuTo enter the “Menu” press the corresponding multifunctional button below

2 Safety7 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B2 SafetyThis chapter highlights out the safety concept of the instrument and contains general rules of beha

6 Operation70 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B6.5 Starting a spray drying processSystem preconditionsAll system items must be correctly installed acc

6 Operation71 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B6.6 Optimizing parametersThe relevant parameters for the spray drying process depend on each other. Lis

6 Operation72 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B6.7 End of spray drying process! CautionRisk of minor or moderate burning when handling hot parts.• Do

6 Operation73 B-90 Operation Manual, Version BThe electrostatic particle collector has very high separation efficiency. Nevertheless some particles may

6 Operation74 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B! DangerDeath or serious poisoning by gases or particles at O2– sensor or filter malfunction• Exchange d

6 Operation75 B-90 Operation Manual, Version BNOTEInert gas pressure above the values (see Inert Loop B-295 operation, step 5) will activate the safet

6 Operation76 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B11. Press the “Spray” button again to confirm. The system is now ready for the spray drying process.12.

6 Operation77 B-90 Operation Manual, Version BInitial view and program functionsMenu bar entries: Accessible sub entries:File • New LabBook• Open La

6 Operation78 B-90 Operation Manual, Version BTool bar functionalitya b c d e f g h i j k lTool bar items: Tool functionality:aStart/Stop recordingbNe

6 Operation79 B-90 Operation Manual, Version BProgram optionsThe program can be configured in the “Options” menu.• Select the appropriate data recordi

2 Safety8 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B2.3 Improper useApplications not mentioned in section 2.2 are considered to be improper. Applications which

6 Operation80 B-90 Operation Manual, Version BExperiment metadataLabBooks can be equipped with additional metadata for each experiment. These metadata

6 Operation81 B-90 Operation Manual, Version BAccess recorded dataRecorded spray drying data can be displayed in plot or table view.All main spray dry

6 Operation82 B-90 Operation Manual, Version BData export• Experiments can be exported into a CSV file. To export an experiment click the “Export to C

7 Maintenance and repairs83 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B7 Maintenance and repairsThis chapter gives instructions on maintenance work to be perfo

7 Maintenance and repairs84 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B! WarningDeath or serious injuries by compressed air and gases.• Depressurize air and ga

7 Maintenance and repairs85 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B! CautionRisk of minor or moderate cuts when handling damaged glass parts.• Handle glass

7 Maintenance and repairs86 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B7.6.2 Outlet filterA clogged outlet filter results in a pressure drop between inside the N

8 Troubleshooting87 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B8 TroubleshootingThis chapter helps to resume operation after a problem has occurred with the ins

8 Troubleshooting88 B-90 Operation Manual, Version BTable 8-1: Error messages and their remedy (cont.)011 Inlet temperature exceeded Heating control o

8 Troubleshooting89 B-90 Operation Manual, Version BTable 8-1: Error messages and their remedy (cont.)043 O2 sensor short-circuit Defective sensor, se

2 Safety9 B-90 Operation Manual, Version BTable of supplementary safety information symbolsThe below reference list incorporates all safety informatio

8 Troubleshooting90 B-90 Operation Manual, Version BTable 8-2: Malfunctions and their remedy (cont.)Spray head blocked Product is too concentrated Use

9 Shutdown, storage, transport and disposal91 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B9 Shutdown, storage, transport and disposalThis chapter instructs how

9 Shutdown, storage, transport and disposal92 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B9.2 DisposalFor instrument disposal in an environmentally friendly man

9 Shutdown, storage, transport and disposal93 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B Health and Safety Clearance Health and Safety Clearance_20081110.doc_

10 Spare parts94 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B10 Spare partsThis chapter lists spare parts, accessories and options including their ordering info

10 Spare parts95 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B10.2 Glass parts and mounting itemsTable 10-2: Glass parts and mounting partsDescription Order no.S

10 Spare parts96 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B10.3 Particle collector, heater and lifting device itemsTable 10-3: Electrical particle collector,

10 Spare parts97 B-90 Operation Manual, Version B10.4 FiltersTable 10-4: Outlet filterDescription Order no.Outlet filter 051656Table 10-5: Inlet filter

10 Spare parts98 B-90 Operation Manual, Version BTable 10-6: Tubing (cont.)Peristaltic pump complete 051735Silicone feed tubing (per m) 004138Tygon t

10 Spare parts99 B-90 Operation Manual, Version BTable 10-7: Inert Loop B-295, Dehumidifier B-296 and Adsorption column (cont.)Description Order no.U