Oil Coolers: Air Cooled
Oil Coolers: Air Cooled
AIR COOLED
OIL COOLERS
Severe duty construction with OSHA guard. Serviceable Core. Thermal capacity to 1,400 hp (1,043 Kw). Operating temperature of 300F at 200 PSI. Electric, hydraulic, or external drive. Optional: built-in bypass valve. Can be customized to fit your needs.
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Field changeable drive from electric to hydraulic. Cools: Fluid power systems, rock crushers, conveyors, shredders, lubrication equipment for paper machinery, gear drives, offshore drilling equipment, etc.
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AOCS Series
overview
AOCS Series wIth ELECtRIC DRIvE
Severe duty air-cooled oil coolers, super capacity, rolled tube industrial series heat exchangers with direct electric drive cooling fan, OSHA guard, and heavy duty front screen. Rated operating temperature of 300oF at 200 PSIG. Standard flow rates from 10 to 600 GPM. NPT, ANSI flange, or SAE code 61 four bolt flange port connections. Optional built-in bypass relief valve 30 PSI or 65 PSI. Can be modified to meet your requirements. Suitable for most hydraulic oils, lubrications oils, synthetic compressor oils, ethylene glycol, and many other fluids compatible with listed material.
AOCS Series
Durable design offered in eleven sizes available from stock for fast delivery.
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ServiCeAble COre
Core covers disassemble for easy access and cleaning. Repairable design for applications that required limited down time. Roller expanded tube to tube-sheet joint. 100% mechanical bond, no braze or solder joint to fatigue fail, corrode, crack, etc.. No rubber grommets to replace. Positive gasket seal is field replaceable for field maintenance or repair.
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Sizing The performance curves provided are for petroleum oil at 63 ssu viscosity. However, fluids with characteristics other than the above mentioned may be used by applying a correction factor. Heat load If the heat load is unknown, a horsepower value can be calculated by first determining the systems total potential. For a basic hydraulic system, it is helpful to know whether the system is open loop (with a large reservoir) or closed loop (normally on mobile equipment, with a very small reservoir). System potentials may be calculated quickly by using one of the two methods below. There are some system parameters that will be required to properly accomplish the sizing calculations. Without system parameters it is difficult to determine the optimal heat exchanger size. Normally many of the system parameters can be found on hydraulic schematics or on tags located on the actual equipment. Following are some basic parameters that you should try to acquire before attempting the sizing calculations. However, it is not necessary to have every parameter listed below. Main system flow rate (gpm) & operating pressure (psi). Electric motor HP driving hydraulic pump (if more than one add up the Hp for all). Desired temperature (F). Fluid type (SAE 10, 20, 30, etc....). Ambient air temperature (warmest day). Desired fan drive (hydraulic, electric, 12-24V DC, etc...). BTU's or HP to be cooled (normally given for lubrication systems). Maximum pressure drop allowed through the heat exchanger. Space available for heat exchanger (LxWxH). method 1 Normally used for open loop circuits. Multiply the main hydraulic systems Electric Motor Name plate Horsepower by a heat removal factor (normally 30-50%). Example: 50 HP motor x 0.3 = 15 HP heat load
pressure by the flow rate of the main system divided by 1714 equals system potential (HP). Multiply the system HP by a heat removal factor (Normally 25-35%). Note: In some closed loop systems only a portion of the total system flow is directed through the heat exchanger, this may affect the cooler selection process substantially. You may contact our factory for additional technical assistance. Example: (2000 psi x 30 gpm) = [35 HP x .25] = 8.75 HP heat load _______________ 1714 Determining fs value To determine the proper size heat exchanger for your application, use the following equation to first determine the (Fs) factor. { heat load (HP) x 2545 x Cv } Fs = __________________________ { F (oil leaving - air entering) } Example: Heat load = 50 HP Cv = 1.14 (SAE 20) determined from chart. [Located on page 4.] Desired operating temperature = 120 F Ambient air temp. = 100 F Fs = { 50 x 2545 x 1.14 } ________________ { 120 F - 100 F } = 7254
Selection To select a model, locate the flow rate (GPM) at the bottom of the flow vs Fs graph. Proceed upward until the GPM flow rate intersects with the calculated Fs. The curve closest above the intersection point will meet these conditions. Example: Fs = 7254 = Model = AOCS - 1505 - * GPM = 40 PASSES = 2
pressure differentials Determine the oil pressure drop from the curves as indicated. For viscosities other than 63 ssu, multiply the actual indicated pressure drop for your GPM flow by the value shown in the pressure differential curve for your viscosity value. Example: AOCS-1505 @ 40 gpm & 63 ssu -2 pass curveIndicated pressure drop 5 psi (Approx) { 5 psi x 2.8Cp (for SAE-20 oil) } = 14.0 corrected psi
method 2 Normally used when the HP input potential is unknown or for mobile applications where diesel engines operate the entire system. Multiply system
POLYGLYCOL
PHOSPHATE ESTER 0.83 0.80 0.79 0.77 0.76 0.74 0.71 0.69 PHOSPHATE ESTER 3.50 2.90 2.50 2.20 2.00 1.90 1.30 1.05
Average
SAE 10 SAE 20 SAE 30 SAE 40 ISO 22
Liquid Temperature
100 110 120 130 140 150 200 250
ISO 100
ISO 150
ISO 220
Temperature
100 110 120 130 140 150 200 250
ISO 320
SAE 10
SAE 20
SAE 30
SAE 40
ISO 22
ISO 32
ISO 46
ISO 68
SAE 5
Liquid
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POLYGLYCOL
Average
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ONE PASS
B B C C E E E D E D E F F F G G G F H H H I I I F G G H J K J K JK H I I J K J K
20000
B B B
C D C D C D
Fs
D E
E F F F F
F G G
G H
H I
AOCS-1505
AOCS-1005
AOCS-603 AOCS-453
2000
A A
AOCS-303
AOCS-201
1000 700 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 100 200 300 400 500 600 800 1000
GPM
200000 100000 80000 60000 40000 20000
TWO PASS
AOCS-4030 AOCS-3525 AOCS-3120 AOCS-2515 AOCS-2010
E E E E E F F F G G F G H H F F G G H H I I J G H H I I J J I J K K J K K E E E E E F F F G G G F H H H I I I J F G G J J K H K K H I I J J K K
Fs
10000 8000 6000 4000 2000
AOCS-1505 AOCS-1005
AOCS-603 AOCS-453
AOCS-303
AOCS-201
GPM
PERFORMANCE CALCULATION OIL PRESSURE DROP (PSI) CODE
Fs =
BTU hr F
K = 35 PSI
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AIR FLOW
Fan r
tion ta
J A
T Fan Dia.
H K .50"Drain Plug L C L N
.62"X1.50"Thru Slot (6x)
7.0 B
AIR FLOW
Fan r
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T Fan Dia.
H K L C
(F* and N*) are SAE code 61 four bolt flanges
E
.50"Drain Plug (2x)
E F B G
Model
AOCS-201 - AOCS-303 - AOCS-453 - AOCS-603 - AOCS-1005- AOCS-1505- AOCS-2010- AOCS-2515- AOCS-3120- AOCS-3525- AOCS-4030-
A
27.13 32.38 36.38 42.38 49.00 56.00 65.00 73.25 79.25 85.50 91.50
B
23.50 27.50 33.00 38.00 45.00 53.00 59.50 67.25 69.50 74.00 80.00
C
20.56 21.94 23.06 23.06 24.88 24.88 32.13 34.78 34.78 40.00 40.00
E
6.00 7.00 8.00 10.00 10.50 12.50 15.00 16.00 17.00 18.00 20.00
NPT
SAE
F*
G
11.00 13.00 15.75 18.25 21.75 25.75 29.00 32.87 34.00 37.00 40.00
H
1.38 1.88 1.88 2.13 3.50 3.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50
J
24.50 29.00 33.00 38.75 43.50 50.50 58.00 66.00 72.00 78.00 84.00
K
7.38 7.38 8.81 8.81 7.81 7.69 11.06 11.06 11.06 13.00 13.00
L
5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 7.50 7.00 7.50 7.50 9.00 9.00 9.00
M
9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 13.50 13.50 15.50 15.50 15.50 18.00 18.00
NPT
SAE
N*
T
18.00 22.00 28.00 32.00 36.00 42.00 48.00 54.00 60.00 60.00 60.00
1.25 1.25 1.50 1.50 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
1.25 1.25 1.50 1.50 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
1.50 2.00 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
1.50 2.00 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
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Phase
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Hz
60 / 50 60 60 / 50 60 60 / 50 60 60 / 50 60 60 / 50 60 60 / 50 60 60 / 50 60 60 / 50 60 60 / 50 60 60 / 50 60 60 / 50 60
Volts
230/460 - 190/380 575 230/460 - 190/380 575 230/460 - 190/380 575 230/460 - 190/380 575 230/460 - 190/380 575 230/460 - 190/380 575 230/460 - 190/380 575 230/460 - 190/380 575 230/460 - 190/380 575 230/460 - 190/380 575 230/460 - 190/380 575
RPM
1745/1450 1725 1760/1475 1725 1160/980 1160 1160/980 1160 1160/980 1160 1160/980 1160 1160/980 1160 1160/980 1160 1160/980 1160 1160/980 1160 1160/980 1160
NEMA Frame
143T 143T 182T 182T 213T 213T 213T 213T 215T 215T 215T 215T 256T 256T 284T 284T 286T 286T 324T 324T 326T 326T
Thermal Overload NO
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
NOTE: Basic electric drive units are supplied with one of the corresponding above listed motors.
CLASS I,DIV.1, GROUP D or CLASS II,DIV.2, GROUP F & G EXPLOSION PROOF MOTOR DATA
Model
AOCS-201 - 3EXP AOCS-303 - 3EXP AOCS-453 - 3EXP AOCS-603 - 3EXP AOCS-1005- 3EXP AOCS-1505- 3EXP AOCS-2010- 3EXP AOCS-2515- 3EXP AOCS-3120- 3EXP AOCS-3525- 3EXP AOCS-4030- 3EXP
Horse Power
1 3 3 3 5 5 10 15 20 25 30
Phase
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Hz
60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
Volts
230 / 460 230 / 460 230 / 460 230 / 460 230 / 460 230 / 460 230 / 460 230 / 460 230 / 460 230 / 460 230 / 460
RPM
1725 1725 1160 1160 1160 1160 1160 1160 1160 1160 1160
Service Factor
1.15 1.15 1.15 1.15 1.15 1.15 1.15 1.15 1.15 1.15 1.15
NOTE: Basic electric drive units are supplied with one of the corresponding above listed motors.
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AIR FLOW
J A
Fan r
T Fan Dia.
H K .50"Drain Plug L C L N
.62"X1.50"Thru Slot (6x)
7.0 B
AIR FLOW
Fan r
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T Fan Dia.
H K L C L
.62"X1.50"Thru Slot (6x) .50"Drain Plug (2x)
E B
E G
Model
AOCS-303 - 9 AOCS-453 - 9 AOCS-603 - 9 AOCS-1005- 9 AOCS-1505- 9 AOCS-2010- 9 AOCS-2515- 9 AOCS-3120- 9 AOCS-3525- 9 AOCS-4030- 9
A
32.38 36.38 42.38 49.00 56.00 65.00 73.25 79.25 85.50 91.50
B
23.50 27.50 33.00 38.00 45.00 53.00 59.50 67.25 69.50 74.00 80.00
D
13.63 16.38 18.50 21.62 25.00 28.50 33.00 37.00 40.00 43.00 46.00
E
6.00 7.00 8.00 10.00 10.50 12.50 15.00 16.00 17.00 18.00 20.00
F*
AOCS-201 - 9 27.13
1.25 1.25 1.50 1.50 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
NPT
SAE
G
11.00 13.00 15.75 18.25 21.75 25.75 29.00 32.87 33.25 37.00 40.00
H
1.38 1.88 1.88 2.13 3.50 3.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50
J
24.50 29.00 33.00 38.75 43.50 50.50 58.00 66.00 72.00 78.00 84.00
K
7.38 7.38 8.81 8.81 7.81 7.69 11.06 11.06 11.06 13.00 13.00
L
5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 7.50 7.00 7.50 7.50 9.00 9.00 9.00
M
9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 13.50 13.50 15.50 15.50 15.50 18.00 18.00
N
1.50 2.00 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
NPT
N*
SAE
T
18.00 22.00 28.00 32.00 36.00 42.00 48.00 54.00 60.00 60.00 60.00
1.25 1.25 1.50 1.50 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
1.50 2.00 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
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Motor RPM
1725 1725 1160 1160 1160 1160 1160 1160 1160 1160 1160
Displacement in3/Rev
0.68 0.68 1.00 1.00 1.45 1.45 2.32 3.30 3.30 3.80 5.30
Case Drain
Ext. Ext. Ext. Ext. Ext. Ext. Ext. Ext. Ext. Ext. Ext.
Note: Maximum degree of fluid contamination; Class 18/15 according to ISO 4406. Therefore, we recommend a filter with a retention rate of B 20 >. For longer life, we recommend class 17/14, achievable with a filter B10 > -100.
Example of a model:
Model
Tubing Drive Type Blank = Copper N = no motor Connections U = 90/10 Cu Ni 3 = 3/60/230-460 Number blank = NPT Bypass of Passes C = Carbon Steel 3EXP = Explosion Proof S = SAE 4 Bolt Flange 3/60/230-460 A = ANSI 150#RF Flange R30 = 30psi 1P = 1 pass R65 = 65psi 2P = 2 pass 5 = 3/60/575 9 = Hydraulic Mtr.
COMMON DATA
Model
AOCS-201 - AOCS-303 - AOCS-453 - AOCS-603 - AOCS-1005- AOCS-1505- AOCS-2010- AOCS-2515- AOCS-3120- AOCS-3525- AOCS-4030-
Serviceable Core
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
NOTES: a) Represents the options for motor drive. b) To estimate the sound level at distances other than 13 feet (4 meters) from the cooler, add 6 db for each halving of distance, or substract 6 db for each doubling of the distance.
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FLUID OUT
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Fan r
FILTER
FLUID IN
UNION
FILTER
FLUID IN
CAPPED
One pASS
receiving / installation a) Inspect unit for any shipping damage before uncrating. Indicate all damages to the trucking firms' delivery person and mark it on the receiving bill before accepting the freight. Make sure that the core and fan are not damaged. Rotate the fan blade to make sure that it moves freely. The published weight information located in this brochure is approximate. True shipment weights are determined at the time of shipping and may vary. Approximate weight information published herein is for engineering approximation purposes and should not be used for exact shipping weight. Since the warranty is based upon the unit date code located on the model identification tag, removal or manipulation of the identification tag will void the manufacturers warranty. b) When handling the heat exchanger, special care should be taken to avoid damage to the core and fan. All units are shipped with wood skids for easy forklift handling c) Standard Enamel Coating: American Industrial provides its standard products with a normal base coat of oil base air cure enamel paint. The enamel paint is applied as a temporary protective and esthetic coating prior to shipment. While the standard enamel coating is durable, American Industrial does not warranty it as a long-term finish coating. It is strongly suggested that a more durable final coating be applied after installation or prior to long-term storage in a corrosive environment to cover any accidental scratches, enhance esthetics, and further prevent corrosion. It is the responsibility of the customer to provide regular maintenance against chips, scratches, etc... and regular touch up maintenance must be provided for long-term benefits and corrosion prevention. d) Special Coatings: American Industrial offers as customer options, Air-Dry Epoxy, and Heresite (Air-Dry Phenolic) coatings at additional cost. American Industrial offers special coatings upon request, however American Industrial does
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not warrantee coatings to be a permanent solution for any equipment against corrosion. It is the responsibility of the customer to provide regular maintenance against chips, scratches, etc... and regular touch up maintenance must be provided for long-term benefits and corrosion prevention. e) American Industrial recommends that the equipment supplied should be installed by qualified personnel who have solid understanding of system design, pressure and temperature ratings, and piping assembly. Verify the service conditions of the system prior to applying any air cooled heat exchanger series cooler. If the system pressure or temperature does not fall within the parameters on model rating tag located on the heat exchanger, contact our factory prior to installation or operation. g) Heat exchanger should be securely fastened using the mounting foot brackets (included). All mounting holes should be used to secure unit into place. Optional horizontal mounting with vertical air flow is possible with specially designed mounting legs available through American Industrial. The special mounting legs incorporate motor mount and are recommended for horizontal operation. Customer modifications are not recommended to convert vertical mount units into horizontal units. h) Connections should be made in "one pass" or "two pass" configurations exactly as indicated in the "piping hook up" illustration above and page opposite. The process flow entering the "Fluid IN" port and exiting the "Fluid OUT" port eliminates air pockets and assures that the unit will stay completely flooded. Flexible hose can be applied to reduce the risk of core failure due to thermal expansion or system vibration. Piping alignment and support is required for hoses longer than four feet in length and for piping exerting more than 20 lbs of dynamic force. It is recommended that filtration be located ahead of the heat exchanger to prevent excessive backpressure and clogging.
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FLUID OUT
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UNION FILTER
UNION
FLUID OUT
FILTER
FLUID IN
One pASS
i) With respect to the heat exchangers nozzle size, flow line sizes should be sized to handle the appropriate flow rate and system pressure drop requirements, normally flow line rates of about 8-12 feet per second and inlet pressure less than 100psig are experienced. If the flow line size is larger than the heat exchanger nozzle size, additional pressure loss beyond the published pressure loss data may occur. j) Electric motors should be connected only to supply source of the same characteristics as indicated on the electric motor information plate. Prior to starting, verify that the motor and fan spin freely without obstruction. Check carefully that the fan turns in the correct rotation direction (normally counter clockwise) from the motor side (fan direction arrow). Failure to operate the fan in the proper direction could reduce performance or cause serious damage to the heat exchanger or other components. Fan blades should be rechecked for tightness after the first 100 hours of operation. k) It is important to apply the catalog recommended flow rate for the hydraulic motor that corresponds with the specific model being used. A case drain is required for hydraulic motor installation. Failure to connect case drain can result in motor failure. The proper flow rate and direction to the hydraulic motor are critical to ensure fan direction and RPM. Exceeding the recommended RPM could result in fan failure and cause severe damage to the heat exchanger. See fan rotation on installation diagram. maintenance Regular maintenance intervals based upon the surrounding and operational conditions should be maintained to verify equipment performance and to prevent premature component failure. Since some of the components such as, motors, fans, load adapters, etc... are not manufactured by American Industrial, maintenance requirements provided by the manufacture must be followed.
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FLUID IN
a) Inspect the entire heat exchanger and motor/fan assembly for loosened bolts, loose connections, broken components, rust spots, corrosion, fin/coil clogging, or external leakage. Make immediate repairs to all affected areas prior to restarting and operating the heat exchanger or its components. b) Heat exchangers operating in oily or dusty environments will often need to have the coil cooling fins cleaned. Oily or clogged fins should be cleaned by carefully brushing the fins and tubes with water or a non-aggressive degreasing agent mixture (Note: Cleaning agents that are not compatible with copper, brass, aluminum, steel or stainless steel should not be used). A compressed air or a water stream can be used to dislodge dirt and clean the coil further. Any external dirt or oil on the electric motor and fan assembly should be removed. Caution: Be sure to disconnect the electric motor from its power source prior to doing any maintenance. c) In most cases it is not necessary to internally flush the coil. In circumstances where the coil has become plugged or has a substantial buildup of material, flushing the coil with water or a solvent may be done. Flushing solvents should be non-aggressive suitable for the materials of construction. Serviceable Core models can be disassembled and inspected or cleaned if required. d) Most low horsepower electric motors do not require any additional lubrication. However, larger motors must be lubricated with good quality grease as specified by the manufacture at least once every 6-9 months or as directed by the manufacture. T.E.F.C. air ventilation slots should be inspected and cleaned regularly to prevent clogging and starving the motor of cooling air. To maintain the electric motor properly see the manufactures requirements and specifications. The hydraulic motor uses an over hung load adapter for motor alignment and to extend the shaft to accept the fan.
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ished. Remove the manifold cover bolts and hardware and place them into a secure place. e) The manifold covers are tightly compressed and may need some prying to separate them from the gasket , physically remove the cover assemblies from both sides. f) The tubes and turbulators are now accessible for cleaning. Note: turbulators are installed on AOCH & AOCS cores only. If you need to remove the turbulator that runs through the tubing, it will be necessary to first squeeze the flattened end of the protruding turbulator , so that on end will fit through the tube. From the opposite end pull the turbulator out. You may need to use pliers to grip and pull the turbulators out, especially if there is debris lodged inside. As the turbulators come out, most of the dirt will too, so be prepared. It is suggested that gloves be worn when handling the turbulators as they may be sharp. We suggest a mild water-soluble degreaser be used with a brush. Tubing I.D. is aproximatley .325 a plastic bristle brush on a rod will work best for cleaning the tubes . Steel brushes should be avoided since the steel is harder than the copper tubing and may heavily score the tubes if used. g) If there are any leaking tubes you may plug them by carefully forcing a soft metal plug into the hole and tapping it tight. You may in some cases weld the leaking tube shut however, care should be taken since excessive heat may cause surrounding tube joints to loosen and leak. h) When finished cleaning or repairing, be sure to replace ALL of the turbulators back into any open tubes . When the turbulators protrude from the opposite end flatten them again so they are tight and cannot be removed. i) When finished reattach the manifold covers in the same position they were removed, using new gaskets , bolts , and hardware. We suggest using a torque wrench to final tighten the bolts .
j) Torque Specifications: For 5/16" bolts 22-23 ft-lbs, for 3/8" bolts to 38-42 ft-lbs. Since bolts and hardware can physically fatigue during application we suggest new bolt kits be used when reassembling.
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6 5 4
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