Mts Model 286-30 Pore Pressure Intensifier User Manual

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286.30 Pressure Intensifier10Technical SupportContentsKnow relevant softwareinformationFor MTS software application problems, have the following infor

Technical Support286.30 Pressure Intensifier Contents11Write down relevantinformationPrepare yourself in case we need to call you back.• Remember to a

286.30 Pressure Intensifier12Technical SupportContents

286.30 Pressure Intensifier Introduction13IntroductionThis section describes the Model 286.30 Pore Pressure Intensifier, its role in the typical rock

286.30 Pressure Intensifier14Overview of Typical Pore Pressure Intensifier SystemIntroductionOverview of Typical Pore Pressure Intensifier SystemThe m

Description of Major Components286.30 Pressure Intensifier Introduction15Description of Major Components The following figure and table identify and d

286.30 Pressure Intensifier16Description of Major ComponentsIntroductionMajor ComponentsItem Component Description1 CabinetEnclosure mounted on caster

Specifications and Dimensions286.30 Pressure Intensifier Introduction17Specifications and DimensionsThe following tables list the dimensions/weights a

286.30 Pressure Intensifier18Specifications and DimensionsIntroduction

286.30 Pressure Intensifier Operation19OperationThis section contains procedures for all operations involving the flow and pressurization of pore flui

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286.30 Pressure Intensifier20Functions of the Front Panel ControlsOperationFunctions of the Front Panel ControlsThe following figure shows the PPI’s o

Functions of the Front Panel Controls286.30 Pressure Intensifier Operation21ITEM CONTROL FUNCTION1 Pore Fluid OutputAdjustable hand-valve. Turning the

286.30 Pressure Intensifier22High Pressure PrecautionOperationHigh Pressure PrecautionPore fluid can attain very high pressures. High pressure fluid c

Pore Pressure System Operation Considerations286.30 Pressure Intensifier Operation23Pore Pressure System Operation ConsiderationsOperating in Conjunct

286.30 Pressure Intensifier24Pore Pressure System Operation ConsiderationsOperationClosed-loop Control Modes Used for Pressurizing Pore FluidThe press

Pore Pressure System Operation Considerations286.30 Pressure Intensifier Operation25Typical Calibration of Control ParametersThe two control parameter

286.30 Pressure Intensifier26Pore Pressure System Operation ConsiderationsOperationEffects of Thermal Expansion of Pore FluidWhen heaters are used to

Pore Pressure System Operation Considerations286.30 Pressure Intensifier Operation27Use of Error Detectors and Limit Detectors While Pressurizing Info

286.30 Pressure Intensifier28Pore Pressure System Operation ConsiderationsOperationEffects of Air in the System, Need to ExpelThe operating procedures

Operating Procedures286.30 Pressure Intensifier Operation29Operating ProceduresThe operating procedures are presented here in the usual order of occur

286.30 Pressure Intensifier Contents3ContentsPreface 5About This Manual 6Conventions 7Technical Support 8Introduction 13Overview of Typ

286.30 Pressure Intensifier30Operating ProceduresOperationFilling the ReservoirOne method of filling the reservoir is simply to remove the cap on the

Operating Procedures286.30 Pressure Intensifier Operation31Close while filling through reservoir vent. Open while filling through reservoir drain/fill

286.30 Pressure Intensifier32Operating ProceduresOperationFilling the Pressure IntensifierIt is necessary to perform this procedure only when the pore

Operating Procedures286.30 Pressure Intensifier Operation33Procedure: 1. Open the Intensifier Fill valve several turns counterclockwise.2. Check that

286.30 Pressure Intensifier34Operating ProceduresOperationFilling the Pressure Intensifier2 - Close7 - Open, two turns9 - Close1 - Open6 - Close9 - Op

Operating Procedures286.30 Pressure Intensifier Operation35Filling the Specimen’s Pores with Pore FluidThis procedure will cause pore fluid to flow in

286.30 Pressure Intensifier36Operating ProceduresOperationProcedure: 1. At the PPI’s control panel, open the Pore Fluid Input and Pore Fluid Output va

Operating Procedures286.30 Pressure Intensifier Operation37Note Perform step 6 only if the pressure intensifier reaches the end of its travel while bu

286.30 Pressure Intensifier38Operating ProceduresOperationFilling the Specimen’s Pores with Pore Fluid5 - Close1 - Open(Procedural steps not shown are

Operating Procedures286.30 Pressure Intensifier Operation39Heating the Triaxial CellSome users choose to heat the triaxial cell before applying test p

286.30 Pressure Intensifier4Contents

286.30 Pressure Intensifier40Operating ProceduresOperationPressurizing and Depressurizing the Pore FluidPurpose of thisprocedure:This procedure descri

Operating Procedures286.30 Pressure Intensifier Operation41Procedure:First, check that thepressure intensifierpiston is suitablypositioned forpressuri

286.30 Pressure Intensifier42Operating ProceduresOperationDraining the Reservoir to an External LocationTo drain the reservoir: 1. Insert the end of t

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286.30 Pressure Intensifier Contents5PrefaceSafety first! Before you attempt to use your MTS equipment in your test system, read and understand the Sa

286.30 Pressure Intensifier6About This ManualContentsAbout This ManualPurpose This manual provides detailed information about the Model 286.30 Pore Pr

Conventions286.30 Pressure Intensifier Contents7ConventionsThe following paragraphs describe some of the conventions that are used in your MTS manuals

286.30 Pressure Intensifier8Technical SupportContentsTechnical SupportStart with yourmanualsThe manuals supplied by MTS provide most of the informatio

Technical Support286.30 Pressure Intensifier Contents9Before youcontact MTSMTS can help you more efficiently if you have the following information ava