Liquid level glasses,

type LLG 185 - 1550

REFRIGERATION AND
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Technical leaflet Liquid level glasses, type LLG 185 - 1550

Introduction LLG are liquid level glasses in ductile steel which

meets the strictest requirements on industrial
and marine refrigeration installations. The liquid
level glasses are offered in 3 different versions:
with welding nipples (LLG)
with stop valves equipped with caps (LLG S)
with stop valves and sight adapter in acrylic
glass ready for insulation on site (LLG SF).
The range of liquid level glasses is based on
3 basic liquid level glasses: LLG 185, LLG 335
and LLG 740. The other standard lengths are
combined by using variations of basic glass
lengths.
LLG produce sufficient flow areas to secure
the highest possible degree of synchronous
operation, and have a specially hardened
reflection glass for quick reading. The front and
the base frame are mounted together from the
front with countersunk allen screws. This ensures
easy insulation on site as well as easy inspection
and service, if any.
All liquid level glasses are equipped as standard
with a built-in safety system (non return device). If
a glass is damaged, the pressure of the refrigerant
will activate the safety system and refrigerant loss
will be limited to an absolute minimum.

Features Refrigerants Maximum operating pressure: 25 bar g

Applicable to all common non flammable (363 psi g)
refrigerants including R717 and non corrosive Equipped with boron silicate glass, hardened
gases/liquids dependent on sealing material by an accurately controlled heat treatment
compatibility process
Temperature range Classification: To get an updated list of
–10/+100°C (–14/+212°F) or certification on the products please contact
–50/+30°C (–58/+86°F) your local Danfoss Sales Company

Design Glass Use the threaded holes on the back of the

LLG's are equipped with a boronsilicate glass, frame to mount the glass on a bracket (not of
hardened by an accurately controlled heat Danfoss supply). Always connect the piping
treatment process. All glasses are according to after mounting on the bracket. Please note the
DIN 7081. importance of a minimum of stress in the liquid
level glasses from the connected pipes.
Gaskets
Please also make sure that there is sufficient space
The glasses are equipped with a special non-
behind the the liquid level glasses to ensure
asbestos carbon compound gasket which
proper insulation, service and inspection, etc.
provides superior mechanical characteristics and
a long time guarantee against service leakage. For installations below –10°C (+14°F) it is
recommended to add the sight adapter to enable
Connectors
reading after insulation has been applied.
LLG 590, LLG 995, LLG 1145 and LLG 1550 are
For installations below –10°C (+14°F) in R717
joined together by 2 basic LLG’s by means of a
plants it is recommended to use an oil column as
connector. The connector holds the two basic
described in the following pages. There will be no
glasses together by means of screws and guiding
formation of bubbles or ice build-up in oilfilled
pins, which ensures a rigid construction.
liquid level glasses, which may be the case in the
Stop Valves/Nipples refrigerant-filled glasses.
The glasses are connected to the refrigeration
The liquid sight glasses are designed to
system by means of welding nipples or stop
withstand high internal pressures. However, the
valves. Which ever system is used, the nipples or
piping system in general should be designed to
stop valves are screwed into a flange, which is
avoid liquid traps and reduce the risk of hydraulic
located in the correct position and subsequently
pressure caused by thermal expansion.
tightened with a seal gasket and 4 screws.
Note:
Installation
The LLG liquid level glass can only be
Install the glasses on a bracket using the 4 screws
placed in CE approved applications with
supplied with the glass.
the stop valves in front.

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Technical data Refrigerants Pressure range

The liquid level glasses are applicable to All LLG types are designed for:
all common non flammable refrigerants Max. operating pressure 25 bar g (363 psi g)
including R717 and non corrosive gases/ Strength test: 50 bar g (725 psi g)
liquids dependent on sealing material Leakage test: at 25 bar g (363 psi g).
compatibility.
For further information please see installation
instruction for LLG.
Flammable hydrocarbons are not
recommended. For further information please
contact your local Danfoss Sales Company.
Temperature range
The liquid level glasses are applicable to the
above mentioned refrigerants within the
temperature range of:
–10/+100°C (+14/+212°F) for the LLG types
with safety system with welding nipples and
the LLG S types with safety system with stop
valves.
–50/+30°C (–58/+86°F) for the LLG SF types
with safety system with stop valves and sight
adapter (acrylic glass) and the LLG F types
with safety system and sight adapter (acrylic
glass).

Frostproof liquid level glasses Example 1 The oil will show in the liquid level glass at a level
Refrigerant: R717 (ammonia). equal to the level in the oil vessel. When R717 is
Temperature: Recommended for temperatures filled into the separator or intermediate cooler
below –10°C (+14°F). it will enter the oil vessel and press down the oil
surface.
The principle shown in fig. 1 can be used in
connection with low temperature liquid The R717 will also rise into the upper balance
separators or intermediate coolers when the pipe (B) to a level equal to the level in the
refrigerant is R717 (ammonia). separator or intermediate cooler. As the oil
surface in the oil vessel is pressed down, the oil
As the liquid level in the R717 separator varies the will rise into the liquid level glass.
oil level will change simultaneously.
Note:
Oil Charging It is important to use an oil which is not likely to
The system is charged with synthetic oil type mix with R717. The oil must have a high viscosity
SHC 226 with a specific weight, differing from index to ensure easy flowing at low temperatures.
that of R717, and (h) must be multiplied by Mobil SHC 226 of the synthetic polyalphaolefin
approximately 1.35 (the ratio of density oil to type has proven suitable for this purpose.
density R717) to calculate H.

Charge the oil vessel (volume approximate 10

litres) to a level just below the lower balancing
pipe (A) through the oil charging valve. Close the
oil charging valve.

Separator/
Intermediate cooler

Purge Oil charging

valve valve

Oil vessel

Fig. 1

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Frostproof liquid level Example 2 The oil will rise to a level h and H can then be
glasses Refrigerant: R717 (ammonia). calculated by multiplying h by 1.35 (the ratio of
Temperature: Recommended for temperatures density oil to density R717).
below –10°C (+14°F).
Charge the oil vessel through the oil charging
Fig. 2 shows a frostproof liquid level glass for valve to a level of approximately ¾ of full level.
an R717 liquid separator which is placed above The level will show in the lower liquid level glass.
ground level. The arrangement is called a
Hampsonmeter. Take care that the volume of the oil vessel is
sufficient to allow the oil to rise into the liquid
Due to the evaporation taking place in the level glasses. When the system is operating keep
uninsulated balance pipe (ND 80/3 in.) the the bypass valve closed.
pressure in this pipe will be equal to
P1 = P0 + H × ρ × g. Note:
It is important to use an oil not likely to mix with
P0 Separator pressure........................................ N/m2 R717, and having a high viscosity index to ensure
H R717 liquid level (see fig. 2)............................... m easy oil movements at low temperatures. Mobil
ρ R717 density...................................................kg/m3 SHC 226 of the synthetic polyalphaolefin type has
g Acceleration due to gravity 9.81................m/s2 proven suitable for this purpose.

Oil Charging
The pressure will act on the oil surface in the oil
vessel and cause the oil to rise in the liquid level
glasses which are installed in a length of e.g. 2 in.
pipe, the top of which is connected to the top of
the separator which is at pressure P0.

Uninsulated
Separator
pressure P0

Bypass

Oil charging Purge

valve valve

Oil vessel
Fig. 2

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Material specification

LLG LLG S and LLG SF

No. Part Material DIN ISO ASTM

1 Front frame Steel RSt. 37.2, 17 100 Fe 360 B, 630 Grade C, A 283
2 Back frame Steel RSt. 37.2, 17 100 Fe 360 B, 630 Grade C, A 283
3 Sight glass Glass
4 Gasket Non-asbestos
5 Protective coating for sight Non-asbestos
glass
6 Sight adapter PMMA-acrylic
8 Connecting piece Steel RSt. 37.2, 17 100 Fe 360 B, 630 Grade C, A 283
10 O‑ring Cloroprene (Neoprene)
14 Flange Steel RSt. 37.2, 17 100 Fe 360 B, 630 Grade C, A 283
15 Balls Stainless steel
18 Welding nipple Steel RSt. 37.2, 17 100 Fe 360 B, 630 Grade C, A 283
19 Stop valve (SNV-ST*) Steel

* See technical data for SNV-ST valves.

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Dimensions and weights

LLG

LLG S and LLG SF

* Only for LLG SF with sight adapter.

Type A B C D Weight
LLG 185 - 1550
mm 185 255 69 48 4.2 kg 1)
LLG 185
in. 7¼ 10 2¾ 2 5.8 kg 2)
mm 335 405 63 42 7.5 kg 1)
LLG 335
in. 13¼ 16 21/2 1¾ 9.2 kg 2)
mm 590 660 69 + 63 48 + 42 13.2 kg 1)
LLG 590
in. 23¼ 26 2¾ + 2½ 2 + 1¾ 15.1 kg 2)
mm 740 810 63 42 16.5 kg 1)
LLG 740
in. 29¼ 32 2½ 1¾ 18.5 kg 2)
mm 995 1065 69 + 63 48 + 42 22.5 kg 1)
LLG 995
in. 39¼ 42 2¾ + 2½ 2 + 1¾ 24.7 kg 2)
mm 1145 1215 63 42 + 42 25.7 kg 1)
LLG 1145
in. 45 47¾ 2½ 1¾ + 1¾ 28.0 kg 2)
mm 1550 1620 63 42 33.5 kg 1)
LLG 1550
in. 61 63¾ 2½ 1¾ 36.1 kg 2)
1) Type LLG Specified weights are approximate values only.
2) Type LLG S and LLG SF

* please note that LLG 740 consist of one back piece and 2 front sight glasses.

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Ordering How to order

The table below is used to identify liquid level
glasses required.

Please note that the type codes only serve to

identify the liquid level glasses, some of which
may not form part of the standard product range.

For further information please contact your local

Danfoss Sales Company.

Example for type codes Type codes

LLG 740 SF Valve type LLG Liquid Level Glass
Nominal size in mm Combined by:
185 DN 185
335 DN 335
590 DN 590 LLG 185 + LLG 335
740 DN 740 LLG 740 consist of one back piece and 2 front sight glasses
995 DN 995 LLG 185 + LLG 740
1145 DN 1145 LLG 335 + LLG 740
1550 DN 1550 LLG 740 + LLG 740
Equipment - Safety system and welding nipples
F Safety system and sight adapter
S Safety system and stop valves (SNV-ST)
SF Safety system, stop valves (SNV-ST) and sight adapter

Liquid level glasses - LLG Liquid level glasses - LLG S

With safety system and welding nipples With safety system and stop valves (SNV-ST)
Length Length
Type Code no. Type Code no.
mm in. mm in.
185 7¼ LLG 185 2512+049 185 7¼ LLG 185 S 2512+056
335 13¼ LLG 335 2512+050 335 13¼ LLG 335 S 2512+057
590 23¼ LLG 590 2512+051 590 23¼ LLG 590 S 2512+058
740 29¼ LLG 740 2512+052 740 29¼ LLG 740 S 2512+059
995 39¼ LLG 995 2512+053 995 39¼ LLG 995 S 2512+060
1145 45 LLG 1145 2512+054 1145 45 LLG 1145 S 2512+061
1550 61 LLG 1550 2512+055 1550 61 LLG 1550 S 2512+062

Liquid level glasses for insulating - LLG F Liquid level glasses for insulating - LLG SF
With safety system and sight adapter With safety system, stop valves (SNV-ST)
and sight adapter
Length Length
Type Code no. Type Code no.
mm in. mm in.
185 7¼ LLG 185 F 2512+078 185 7¼ LLG 185 SF 2512+066
335 13¼ LLG 335 F 2512+079 335 13¼ LLG 335 SF 2512+067
590 23¼ LLG 590 F 2512+080 590 23¼ LLG 590 SF 2512+068
740 29¼ LLG 740 F 2512+081 740 29¼ LLG 740 SF 2512+069
995 39¼ LLG 995 F 2512+082 995 39¼ LLG 995 SF 2512+070
1145 45 LLG 1145 F 2512+083 1145 45 LLG 1145 SF 2512+071
1550 61 LLG 1550 F 2512+084 1550 61 LLG 1550 SF 2512+072

Important!
Where products need to be certified according
to specific certification societies or where higher
pressures are required, the relevant information
should be included at the time of order.

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