the entire gas circuit
e. Shut the valve to the flare, then turn off the blower. The valve should lock in the
vacuum pressure.
Test criteria #1: When the numbers indicated for Preac and Pcomb stop rising,
● If the reactor pressure reading is near or >90, the reactor passes the first leak
test.
● If the pressure is <90, it may be that the battery has insufficient charge, there is
a significant leak, or there is a large pressure drop in the system. This needs to
be solved before continuing.
Test criteria #2: After closing the valve, the pressure will begin to drop. Start timing the
pressure drop on the PCU right after the valve is closed.
● Takes >60s to reach 0.
This is typical for new and well sealed systems. The
reactor passes the leak test.
● If the pressure drops to zero <30 sec, the reactor fails, and should not be
operated until the leak is repaired.
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15. Check and tighten all gas connections, bolts and sanitary clamps
PRE-OPERATION PROCEDURE COMPLETE
7.2 Start-Up Procedure (15 minutes)
Gas Making Supersystem
1. Attach pipe tee to lighting port
2. Place a pinch of ACV charcoal in pipe tee
3. Close valve to blowers and turn gas up to 11 (maximum)
4. Using a propane torch, light the ACV char in pipe tee
5. When char is glowing, slowly open the valve to the flare, letting the char embers into the
reactor
6. Flare stack will start to get smokey and the flammable gasses will ignite. When this
happens, turn the air blower down to 5. When you hear a low roaring sound, the air and
gasses are mixing and the PP30 is flaring
7. Open the air intake valve using a pipe wrench. A screwdriver can be used punch the
valve loose if stuck
8. Close the lighting port. Use pipe wrench to tighten
9. Turn gas blower to maximum. Increase air blower to maintain a strong roaring sound
10. Once Trst is greater than 750°C and Tred is greater than 300°C, start the engine (note:
while the engine can be started at lower values, the PP30 system will collect more tar
and require more operation and maintenance)
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