1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. GE Manuals
  4. Test Equipment
  5. EVT-Pro 2.0
  6. Operation and technical manual

GE EVT-Pro 2.0 Operation And Technical Manual

Electronic valve tester
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

EVT* PRO 2.0
GE's
TESTER
ELECTRONIC VALVE
©
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
2017 ALL RIGHTS
RESERVED.
NOT FOR COPY OR DISTRIBUTION

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for GE EVT-Pro 2.0

Summary of Contents for GE EVT-Pro 2.0

  • Page 1 EVT* PRO 2.0 GE’s TESTER ELECTRONIC VALVE © GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 2017 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. NOT FOR COPY OR DISTRIBUTION...
  • Page 2 2016 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. OTHER COMPANY NAMES AND PRODUCT NAMES USED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OR TRADEMARKS OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS ALL INFORMATION ENCLOSED IS GE PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL AND NOT FOR COPY OR DISTRIBUTION...
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ® Section 1 Authorized Use / EVT PRO 2.0 In-Situ Testing Procedure Page ® Section 2 EVT PRO 2.0 Precautions Page Section 3 EVT PRO 2.0 ® Technician Responsibilities Page ® Section 4 EVT PRO 2.0 Upgrades Over Previous EVT Versions Page ®...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) ® Section 28 EVT PRO 2.0 Certificate Management Page 36 ® Section 29 EVT PRO 2.0 Options Menu Page 38 Section 30 EVT PRO 2.0 ® Report Generator Page 41 ® Section 31 EVT PRO 2.0 Hydraulic Hose and Hand Pump Bleeding Procedure Page 42 ®...
  • Page 5 Technicians should be familiar with: PRV installation, operation, maintenance, and trouble-shooting; GE procedures outlined in Assembly Instructions, Performance Test Instructions, and Engineering Instructions, and; c. The applicable manufacturer's testing/maintenance instructions for the PRV being tested.
  • Page 6 SECTION 1 (Continued) ® AUTHORIZED USE / EVT PRO 2.0 FIELD TEST (IN-SITU) TESTING PROCEEDURE CAUTION: It is highly recommended when testing PRVs containing a bellows in a closed system, steps must be taken to ensure that the bellows is intact and no pressure exists in the bonnet area of the PRV.
  • Page 7 DANGERS OF TESTING BELOW 50% OR ABOVE 90% OF SET PRESSURE GE policy has always been to NOT conduct EVT testing below 50% or above 90% of set pressure. When testing below 50% of set pressure 2 negative possibilities exist: •...
  • Page 8 IF SAFETY OF THE DEVICE OR PERSONNEL IS EVER QUESTIONABLE! DISCLAIMER GE Consolidated is not responsible for damage or personal injury caused by failure to follow the instructions contained in this manual, poor maintenance of the EVT PRO ® , or improper use of the equipment.
  • Page 9 SECTION 4 ® EVT PRO 2.0 UPGRADES OVER PREVIOUS EVT VERSIONS ® The EVT PRO 2.0 unit has several upgrades over the previous EVT version which facilitates state of the art engineering, hardware, and software advances. The following is an overview of these advances: ...
  • Page 10 ® Operations and Technical Manual (Rev 1.0 – 2016) EVT PRO 2.0 NOT FOR COPY OR DISTRIBUTION Page 6...
  • Page 11 ® Operations and Technical Manual (Rev 1.0 – 2016) EVT PRO 2.0 NOT FOR COPY OR DISTRIBUTION Page 7...
  • Page 12 SECTION 5 ® HARDWARE COMPONETS OF THE EVT PRO 2.0 SYSTEM ® The EVT PRO 2.0 Valve testing system consists of 4 distinct hardware items. They are as follows: • Load cell assembly case – (Figure 5.1) • Bracket assembly case – (Figure 5.2) •...
  • Page 13 SECTION 5 (Continued) HARDWARE COMPONETS OF THE EVT PRO 2.0 ® SYSTEM Figure 5.4 – Getac V110 Laptop Figure 5.5 – Cable Assembly (shown connected to bracket, Orange cable insulation sheathing not shown) ® Operations and Technical Manual (Rev 1.0 – 2016) EVT PRO 2.0 NOT FOR COPY OR DISTRIBUTION Page 9...
  • Page 14 SECTION 6 EVT PRO 2.0 ® LOAD CELL CASE ® The EVT PRO 2.0 Load Cell Case is a Pelican style case which houses the 4 load cells and hydraulic lifting cylinders 1 and 3. The lifting cylinders are separated between the Load Cell case and the Bracket Case for better weight distribution for transport.

  • Page 15: Evt Pro

    SECTION 7 EVT PRO 2.0 ® - LOAD CELLS ® The EVT PRO 2.0 utilizes 4 different load cells, each with a specified span, in order to provide the optimum span and data resolution. Each measures load (force) in Kilo-Newtons (kN).
  • Page 16 SECTION 8 ® EVT PRO 2.0 BRACKET CASE ® ® The EVT PRO 2.0 Bracket Case is a Pelican style case which houses the EVT PRO 2.0 Bracket, Hydraulic Lifting Cylinders 2 and 4, load cell claw assemblies, and various other items.
  • Page 17 SECTION 10 EVT PRO 2.0 ® HAND PUMP CASE ® The EVT PRO 2.0 Hand Pump Case has several key advancements over the previous version. The case itself is a soft sided case with internal frame. The case itself houses the ®...
  • Page 18 SECTION 11 (Continued) EVT PRO 2.0 ® HAND PUMP CASE BATTERY Figure 11.1 – Hand Pump Case Battery Figure 11.2 – Universal Battery Charger Battery Charging LED Status lights ® The EVT PRO 2.0 Hand Pump Case Battery is actually two (2) batteries enclosed in one battery case.

  • Page 19: Evt Pro

    SECTION 12 ® EVT PRO 2.0 HAND PUMP INTERFACE PANEL ® The EVT PRO 2.0 Hand Pump Interface Panel contains the Electronic Main Power Button, and Wi-Fi Status light, unit hydraulic connections, various cable connections, a communications link up button, and a flow restriction valve. The electrical connections are color coded and designed in such a way so that they are pin-less.
  • Page 20 ® The EVT PRO 2.0 program software is copyright protected and cannot be modified ® except by GE/ Consolidated , or its authorized representative. Figure 13.1 – EVT Pro 2.0 Laptop with Wi-Fi data link ® Operations and Technical Manual (Rev 1.0 – 2016) EVT PRO 2.0...

  • Page 21: Evt Pro

    SECTION 14 ® EVT PRO 2.0 CABLE ASSEMBLY ® The EVT PRO 2.0 Cable Assembly consists of 2 hydraulic hoses and 4 electronic sensor cables. Male and female connections on the hydraulic hoses prevent them from being connected incorrectly. The connectors on the electronic cables are color coded and keyed, to ensure that they can only be connected to the correct sensing device, or correct receptacle on the interface panel.
  • Page 22 SECTION 15 EVT PRO 2.0 ® - MOUNTING THE BRACKET TO A VALVE Step 1 Select the software indicated Hydraulic Lifting Cylinder and install on bracket. Tighten the locking ring till just snug. Step 2 Select the correct Spindle Adapter for the valve and install onto the valve spindle.
  • Page 23 SECTION 15 (Continued) EVT PRO 2.0 ® - MOUNTING THE BRACKET TO A VALVE Step 6 Install the Load Cell and Clamp assembly onto the Hydraulic Lifting Cylinder using the pin retainer. Insure that the Lifting Sensor platform if facing the side of the bracket that has the hole for the Lifting Sensor.
  • Page 24 SECTION 15 (Continued) EVT PRO 2.0 ® - MOUNTING THE BRACKET TO A VALVE Step 8 Install the Lift Sensor as shown. Use the thumbscrew to secure the Lift Sensor at the needed height. The end of the Lift Sensor should rest upon the Load cell plate and have free travel.

  • Page 25: Evt Pro

    The accuracy of the force transducers is greater than 0.1% F.S. To maintain this high level of accuracy, GE Energy/Consolidated® ® requires the be calibrated on an annual basis. They are to be returned for EVT PRO 2.0...
  • Page 26 SECTION 19 EVT PRO 2.0 ® OVERALL SYSTEM ACCURACY The overall accuracy of in situ testing is based upon the accuracy of the test equipment used, the accuracy of the gauged inlet pressure, and the accuracy of the effective seat area. Of the three, effective seat area is the most critical element in determining an accurate set ®...
  • Page 27 SECTION 21 ® EVT PRO 2.0 - EXPLANATION OF GRAPH As set point is reached you should see changes in the track of each sensor, such as changes in load, lift, acoustics, etc. Where these changes correlate and align is a very good indication of set point.

  • Page 28: Evt Pro 2.0

    SECTION 21 (Continued) ® EVT PRO 2.0 - EXPLANATION OF GRAPH Lift line – From the start of the test, the lift line slowly increases. This increase is a result of ® flexing (only millimeters) in the EVT PRO 2.0 bracket and the extension of the PRV spindle and hardware connections.
  • Page 29 SECTION 23 ® EVT PRO 2.0 METHODS OF CALCULATING FUNTIONAL SEAT AREA ® has three (3) methods of calculating a valve’s functional (effective) seat EVT PRO 2.0 area (refer to figure 23.1 AND 23.2 below) when the exact manufacture's values are not ®...
  • Page 30 SECTION 24 ® EVT PRO 2.0 PRV DATA MANAGEMENT (EDIT DATABASE) ® The PRV data management section of the EVT PRO 2.0 software, provides access to the database where the PRV data is stored. Entering PRV data prior to arriving at the job site reduces the amount of time spent on site and minimizes the mistakes made when entering data.
  • Page 31 SECTION 25 ® EVT PRO 2.0 PRV DATA ENTRY ® software requires the entry of specific PRV data in a specific order to EVT PRO 2.0 perform in situ testing. Required information to "build" a valve in the database: 1. Valve Serial Number 2.
  • Page 32 SECTION 25 (Continued) ® EVT PRO 2.0 PRV DATA ENTRY Adding a new Plant to the database: (Refer to figure 25.2) Main Menu → Edit Database → Locations Select the applicable Client; Activate the New action button; Enter all applicable information; Activate the Save action button to store the data.
  • Page 33 SECTION 25 (Continued) ® EVT PRO 2.0 PRV DATA ENTRY Adding a new PRV to the database: (Refer to figure 25.3) Main Menu → Edit Database → Safety Valves Select the applicable Client; Select the applicable Plant; Activate the Add Valve [F1] action button; Enter all required/applicable PRV data;...
  • Page 34 SECTION 26 EVT PRO 2.0 ® PERFORMING A TEST ® checklist for testing PRV’s and to ensure that The following steps provide a EVT PRO 2.0 ® the test results using the EVT PRO 2.0 are accurate: 1. Select the appropriate hardware (load cell, hydraulic lifting cylinder, spindle adapter, lift sensor, acoustic sensor, bracket) necessary to perform the test.
  • Page 35 SECTION 26 (Continued) EVT PRO 2.0 ® PERFORMING A TEST 10. Select the appropriate cylinder (Note: For maximum accuracy and safety, select the cylinder that displays the largest utilization range.) 11. Enter the Process Pressure. 12. Ensure there is no load on the load cell and activate the Zero Force action button on the test screen.
  • Page 36 PRV spindle. In the event force-closing capability may be necessary, it is imperative that the technician ensure the hardware bracket is securely mounted to the PRV. GE/Consolidated recommends securing the mounting bracket underneath the compression screw locknut to prevent the hardware bracket from pulling off the PRV when downward pressure is applied.
  • Page 37 SECTION 26 (Continued) ® EVT PRO 2.0 PERFORMING A TEST Figure 26.1 Example of Test Results Screen ® Operations and Technical Manual (Rev 1.0 – 2016) EVT PRO 2.0 NOT FOR COPY OR DISTRIBUTION Page 33...
  • Page 38 SECTION 27 ® EVT PRO 2.0 SOFTWARE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Below is a simplified flow diagram of the steps used to add a new valve to the database or modify an existing valve. ® Operations and Technical Manual (Rev 1.0 – 2016) EVT PRO 2.0 NOT FOR COPY OR DISTRIBUTION Page 34...
  • Page 39 SECTION 27 (Continued) ® EVT PRO 2.0 SOFTWARE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Below is a simplified flow diagram of the steps used test a valve. ® Operations and Technical Manual (Rev 1.0 – 2016) EVT PRO 2.0 NOT FOR COPY OR DISTRIBUTION Page 35...
  • Page 40 A Test Certificate is available after a valve is tested. It is not necessary to complete all three (3) valve tests to generate a certificate with test results however GE Consolidated requires three tests of a valve in order to certify set point. Refer to figures 28.1 and 28.2 for examples of the Test Certificate.
  • Page 41 SECTION 28 (Continued) ® EVT PRO 2.0 CERTIFICATE MANAGEMENT Figure 28.2 Test Certificate – Page 2 NOTE: The data shown and the format of the Test Certificate is totally customizable. It can be modified by making changes to the global template which is found under the Options section of the software.
  • Page 42 SECTION 29 ® EVT PRO 2.0 OPTIONS MENU ® Use the Options menu selection to change various options which are user EVT PRO 2.0 defined such as hardware settings, software settings, graph settings, report generator settings, etc. Access to the Options menu is password protected. From the Main Menu Screen select the Options action button.
  • Page 43 Figure 29.5 Backup Settings Screen ® GE/ Consolidated highly recommends that backups to the EVT PRO 2.0 database be stored on other external drives or storage devices, in case of hard disk failure. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ®...
  • Page 44 SECTION 29 (Continued) EVT PRO 2.0 ® OPTIONS MENU Figure 29.6 Miscellaneous Settings Screen For the following please refer to Figure 29.6 which is an example of the Miscellaneous Settings Screen. This screen allows the user to change the database storage location, password, language, date format, select the display of system accuracy, reseat pressure, change watchdog settings, and select is the lift line is to be displayed during tests with liquid process.
  • Page 45 SECTION 30 ® EVT PRO 2.0 REPORT GENERATOR ® The EVT PRO 2.0 software enables the user to create custom made certificates/test reports. This is done by accessing the Report generator screens under the Options heading. The Report Generator utilizes the Windows™ drag and drop principle. Highlight the appropriate text or database field, depress the left mouse button and simultaneously move the mouse to the desired location.
  • Page 46 SECTION 30 (Continued) ® EVT PRO 2.0 REPORT GENERATOR ® NOTE: Changes made to the EVT PRO 2.0 Test Report Global Template will be reflected on all unsaved and new test reports. Reports which are already saved in memory are not changed. Figure 30.2 Report Generator Screen –...
  • Page 47 SECTION 32 ® EVT PRO 2.0 TEST PLAYBACK FEATURE ® The EVT PRO 2.0 has a new feature which enables ANY test that is stored on the unit to be played back in real time. The speed of the playback is operator selectable. To use the playback feature, follow the steps below: Step 1: From the Main Menu Screen select the Step 2: On the left side of the screen, select the...
  • Page 48 SECTION 33 ® EVT PRO 2.0 CALCULATE HARDWARE FUNCTION ® The EVT PRO 2.0 is equipped with a calculate hardware function which allows the user to enter a valve in the system with it’s expected set-point and process pressure, and the system will calculate the hardware needed to test the selected valve at those parameters.
  • Page 49 Then enter the expected process pressure and likewise select the appropriate units from the dropdown bar options. Finally, enter a force overload value. GE/ Consolidated always recommends using a 10% force overload value. ®...
  • Page 50 SECTION 34 EVT Pro 2.0 X CSA CERTIFIED, INTRINSIC SAFE (IS) UNITS, AND ATEX UNITS ® and the EVT PRO 2.0 “X” ® ® ® The EVT PRO is available in two Models: the EVT PRO 2.0  standard version is a non-Intrinsic Safe Unit and is essentially the same as the “X” version ®...

  • Page 51: Evt Pro 2.0 ® Software Updates

    SECTION 35 ® EVT PRO 2.0 ESTABLISHING THE COMMUNICATIONS DATA LINK ® ® Upon start-up of the EVT PRO 2.0 Hand Pump Case electronics and the EVT PRO 2.0 laptop, the two devices should automatically establish the Wi-Fi communications data link. This automatic link-up can take up to 1 minute.

  • Page 52: Evt Pro 2.0 ® Calibration Certificates - Ventil Client Website

    SECTION 37 (Continued) ® EVT PRO 2.0 CALIBRATION REQUIREMENTS All calibrations are completed by Ventil. It is the responsibility of the GTC to ship the necessary items for annual calibration. For calibration purposes and to reduce shipping costs the only items required for calibration are the transducers or load sensors used on the EVT ®...

  • Page 53: Evt Pro 2.0 ® Service Requests And Key Contacts

    SECTION 39 ® EVT PRO 2.0 ANNUAL CALIBRATION All calibrations are completed by Ventil at one of the addresses located below. Select the one which is closest to your facility. It is the responsibility of the GTC to ship the necessary items for annual calibration.
  • Page 54 12 months from the date of delivery IF the unit is used in accordance with this operation manual and GE training. • If the unit is under warranty but the defect is a result of improper use or negligence, then service charges will apply on a time and material basis per the rate schedule below.
  • Page 55 SERVICE REQUESTS AND KEY CONTACTS Figure 40.2 Service Response Process Flowchart Additionally, regional support for basic training and software usage questions should be directed to your local GE Training team which is listed below: Figure 40.3 Regional Support Key Contacts ®...
  • Page 56 2016 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. OTHER COMPANY NAMES AND PRODUCT NAMES USED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OR TRADEMARKS OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS ALL INFORMATION ENCLOSED IS GE PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL AND NOT FOR COPY OR DISTRIBUTION...
  • Page 57 APPENDIX INFORMATION EVT Pro 2.0 Operations and Technical Manual (Rev. 1.0 / 2016)
  • Page 58 Hazardous Environments: Guidelines & Observations EVT PRO Intrinsic Safe models have been designed  and approved for either CSA or ATEX requirements ALWAYS consult local agencies for approvals needed  beyond what has been provided ALWAYS consult plant personnel before testing to ...
  • Page 59 Hazardous Area Classifications and Protections (USA NEC Code ref.) Class—The Class defines the general nature of the hazardous  material Class I—Locations in which flammable gases or vapors may or may  not be in sufficient quantities to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures.
  • Page 60 ATEX / CE Marking How to read the code - below The EVT PRO 2.0 “X” ®  model for ATEX is certified to Group II, Category 3 G ia, T4 environments Appropriate engineering practices shall be applied when in hazardous environments to include best practices for grounding, tools, ignition sources, static electricity.

This manual is also suitable for:

Evt-pro 2.0 x

Table of Contents