the trailer on a level surface or ensure that
the tank has a level attitude. Close all control
valves on the storage tank. Pressurize the
LOX supply tank to the required pressure
for transfer to the TMU 70/M. Remove
the dust cover from the supply tank transfer
line and purge hose. After purging, connect
the fill-drain line coupling (1) (fig. 5-8) to
the transfer hose. Open the TMU 70/Ms
storage tank vent line shutoff valve (5) and fill-
drain line shutoff valve (3).
CAUTION
Pressure should not be allowed to rise
above 55 psi in the storage tank. Monitor
the storage tank pressure gauge (7) closely
during cooldown.
Open the service valve on the supply tank
slowly, and allow only a partial flow of LOX
through the transfer hose and into the trailer.
Considerable vaporization will take place until the
transfer hose, fill-drain line, and storage tank on
the trailer have cooled down. When these have
sufficiently cooled and are able to handle a full
flow of LOX, open the service valve on the supply
tank completely.
During filling, LOX flow is through the fill-
drain line filter (2) and shutoff valve (3) to the
storage tank. The relief valve (4) is provided to
prevent excessive pressure if the fill-drain line
shutoff valve and the service valve on the supply
tank are closed with cold gas or liquid trapped
within the supply line.
The relief valve (4) is connected to the vent
line for safe discharge overboard. The vent line
shutoff valve (5) is opened during filling and
normal storage where safe overboard discharge
is provide. Storage tank conditions are
monitored and indicated by the liquid level gauge
(6) and pressure gauge (7).
The inner shell relief valve (8) and rupture
disc (9) are provided in case of excessive
pressure in the storage tank. Monitor the
storage tank liquid level gauge (6) during
filling. When it indicates 50 gallons or LOX
starts to flow out the vent manifold, close
the service valve on the supply tank. Close
the fill-drain line shutoff valve (3) to relieve
internal pressure.
CAUTION
Use extreme caution when disconnecting
the transfer hose. Even though the hose has
been drained and the pressure relieved,
some LOX will still remain. Do not direct
the hose toward personnel or other
equipment.
Disconnect the supply tank transfer hose,
immediately drain the LOX that remains, and
replace the coupling cap loosely. Tighten the cap
after ensuring that all LOX has vaporized and
bled off. Close all control valves on the service
trailer except the storage tank vent valve (5).
NOTE: Observe the time required to fill the
TMU-70/M. Filling will vary with each supply
tank and supply line system. Under normal con-
ditions and 30 psi transfer pressure, the storage
tank should be filled within a period of 5 to 10
minutes. Abnormal deviation from the average
filling time should be cause for investigation.
Transfer. The transfer of LOX from the
storage tank of the trailer to an aircraft converter
can be done in the following manner.
Ensure that all safety equipment is in use.
Close all control valves (3, 5, 10, 11,20, and 21,
as shown in figure 5-8). Observe storage tank
liquid level gauge (6) and pressure gauge (7) to
ensure sufficient LOX supply and safe operating
pressure. Open the transfer tank fill valve (10) and
vent valve (11 ) to allow the transfer tank to fill.
When the transfer tank is full, as indicated by
the liquid level gauge (13), close valves (10) and
(1 1). Connect the converter vent line connector
(16) to the converter vent fitting. Connect the AF
filler valve (17) to the converter fill fitting, using
a two-step procedure. First, position the valve
against the purge fitting and turn the housing
clockwise, locking the valve in place. Second, push
the knurled knob forward and rotate clockwise,
locking the valve in the open position. Open the
transfer tank pressure buildup valve (21)
momentarily and observe tank pressure gauge
(12)
When pressure rises to approximately 90 psig,
close valve (21 ). If necessary, maintain desired
pressure by regulating pressure buildup valve (21)
during converter servicing. Open the converter
vent line shutoff valve (20) and observe the
converter full indicator gauge (19). The gauge will
indicate GAS as the converter is filling, and when
full, it will indicate LIQUID.
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