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SHIP ENERGY EFFICIENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN (SEEMP) PAGE 1 OF 8
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I
SHIP MANAGEMENT PLAN TO IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY
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PART II
SHIP FUEL OIL CONSUMPTION DATA COLLECTION PLAN
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.1 DEFINITIONS
Company The owner of the ship or any other organization or person such
as the manager, or the bareboat charterer, who has assumed
the responsibility for operation of the ship from the owner of the
ship and who on assuming such responsibility has agreed to
take over all the duties and responsibilities imposed by the
International Management Code for the Safe Operation of
Ships and for Pollution Prevention, as amended.
Distance travelled The distance travelled over ground (length of the track that the
ship follows according to its course over ground).
Fuel consumption All fuel oil1 consumed onboard, including but not limited to the
fuel oil consumed by the main and auxiliary engines, boilers,
gas turbines and inert gas generators (as applicable), for each
type of fuel oil consumed, regardless of whether a ship is
underway or not.
1MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 2.9 defines “fuel oil” as “fuel oil means any fuel delivered to
and intended for combustion purposes for propulsion or operation onboard a ship, including
gas, distillate and residual fuels”.
Gross tonnage (GT) The metric gross tonnage calculated in accordance with the
tonnage measurement regulations contained in Annex 1 to the
International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships,
1969, or any successor convention.
Hours underway The aggregated duration while the ship is underway under its
own propulsion.
Port of call The port where a ship stops to load or unload cargo;
consequently, stops for the sole purposes of re-fueling,
obtaining supplies, relieving the crew, going into dry-dock or
making repairs, stops in port because the ship is in need of
assistance or in distress, and stops for the sole purpose of
taking shelter from adverse weather or rendered necessary by
search and rescue activities are excluded.
Reporting period Means one calendar year during which CO2 emissions have to
be monitored and reported. For voyages starting and ending in
two different calendar years, a statistical method such as a
rolling average using voyage days will be used to determine the
tank readings on 1 January / 31 December respectively (see
Part II Section 2.1).
Ship fuel oil The data required to be collected on an annual basis and
consumption data reported as specified in MARPOL Annex VI Appendix IX.
Time of arrival The moment that the ship is at berth for the first time at the port
of destination to load or unload cargo.
Time of departure The moment that the ship leaves its final berth of the port of
origin.
.2 ABBREVIATIONS
PART I
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. BACKGROUND
International shipping accounts for approximately 2.2% and 2.1% of global CO2 and
GHG emissions on a CO2 equivalent (CO2e) basis, respectively (source: third IMO
GHG Study, 2014). Although shipping is by far the most energy-efficient mode of
commercial transport, various studies have shown that GHG emissions from shipping
will increase over time if left unchecked (see below graph).
Exhaust gas emissions from ships include GHGs such as carbon monoxide (CO),
carbon dioxide (CO2), sulphur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), unburned
hydrocarbons (HxCx) and particulate matters (PM). These emissions have an
environmental impact since they are known to contribute to global warming, acid rain,
eutrophication, rising levels of ground level ozone, affecting also ecosystems and
human health.
International regulations for the reduction of SOx and NOx emissions from shipping
are already in place including the use of low-sulphur fuel oil and the installation
onboard of engines with maximum NOx emission limits. Regulations for the reduction
of CO2 emissions are also in place since 2013 (i.e. SEEMP and EEDI) and remain high
on the IMO agenda with a view to enforcing Market Based Measures (MBMs) for the
reduction of CO2 emissions in the near future. It is further noted that almost all carbon
entering the engine combustion is oxidized to form CO2 which is emitted to the
atmosphere with the exhaust gases. Hence, CO2 emissions from the engine are
directly proportional to the carbon content of the fuel and fuel consumption.
This ship-specific Plan has been prepared in accordance with MARPOL Annex VI and
IMO DCS requirements, as well as taking into account the 2016 Guidelines for
Development of a SEEMP, adopted through Resolution MEPC.282(70).
1.2. SCOPE
The purpose of Part I of this Plan is to establish a management tool for the Company
and the vessels under its management with the aim of continually improving the
energy efficiency of the fleet’s operation.
Furthermore, this Plan provides guidance and standard practices on best energy
management under the various operational modes of the ship, as well as information
for raising awareness on energy efficiency matters, taking into account that safety
considerations should be paramount at all times and that the trade a ship is engaged
in may determine the feasibility of the efficiency measures under consideration.
This Plan applies to all fleet vessels; it has been developed so as to limit the onboard
administrative burden to the minimum necessary.
The Company believes that although shipping is by far the most fuel-efficient mode of
transport, additional action has to be taken to further improve the energy efficiency of
ship-related operations. The Company also recognizes that burning fossil fuels, such
as diesel and heavy fuel oil, results in many environmental impacts. When fuel is
combusted, pollutants such as carbon, nitrogen and sulphur oxides are emitted to the
atmosphere. These can contribute to the greenhouse effect and to acid rain. The prime
way in reducing the effects of these emissions is to effectively control and conserve
energy wherever possible.
2. METHODOLOGY
The Company has issued this Plan with the aim of reducing CO2 and other GHG
emissions from ship operations, and as part of a culture of fostering continual
improvement. However, for its implementation, roles and responsibilities need to be
defined and targets need to be set. The SEEMP seeks to improve a ship’s energy
efficiency through four steps:
planning;
implementation;
monitoring and measuring; and
self-evaluation and improvement.
These components play a critical role in the continuous cycle to improve ship energy
management. Furthermore, the SEEMP provides standard procedures and practices
on best energy management under the various operational modes of the ship, as well
as information regarding industry- and IMO-led initiatives aiming at reducing GHG
emissions from ships.
2.1. PLANNING
Planning is a crucial stage of the SEEMP since it primarily determines both the current
status of ship energy usage, as well as expected improvement of energy efficiency.
onboard), the relevant monitoring methods, associated targets, etc. for each measure
are also included therein.
The energy efficiency improvement of ship operation does not necessarily depend
upon the Company alone. It may also depend upon various stakeholders such as ship
repair yards, charterers, cargo owners, ports and traffic management services. For
example, “just in time” arrival requires early and efficient communication among the
Company, charterers, ports and traffic management service providers. The better
coordination among such stakeholders, the more improvement can be expected. In
this sense, the Company has established this Plan to manage its fleet and try to
achieve the best necessary coordination among relevant stakeholders. All energy
efficiency measures applicable to the Company’s fleet, either adopted by the Company
or under consideration to be adopted in the future, are included in Part I Section 3.
The last part of planning is goal setting. The purpose of goal setting is to serve as a
signal which the personnel involved should be conscious of, to create an incentive for
proper implementation, and to increase commitment to the improvement of energy
efficiency. The goal should be measurable and easy to understand and can take any
form, such as the annual fuel consumption or a specific target of EEOI.
2.2. IMPLEMENTATION
2.3. MONITORING
Continuous and consistent data collection is the foundation of monitoring. The energy
efficiency of the ship shall be monitored quantitatively. A monitoring system for the
Company’s fleet, including the procedures for data collection and responsible
personnel assignments, has been developed and is described in this Plan.
Self-evaluation and improvement is the final phase of the management cycle. This
phase should produce meaningful feedback for the subsequent first stage, i.e.
planning stage of the next improvement cycle. The purpose of self-evaluation is:
3. MEASURES
As part of the planning stage of the SEEMP, a series of Energy Efficiency Measures
(EEMs) have been considered. These measures are listed below providing an
overview of the actions that may be taken for each ship. This Section of the SEEMP
identifies potential energy-saving measures that could be undertaken and explains
how these measures could improve energy efficiency. Although not all of these
measures may be implemented at this stage, their description may provide reference
and guidance for future additional actions towards improving energy efficiency of the
ship at a later stage of the SEEMP implementation.
The relationship between a ship’s speed and propulsion power is cubic rather than
linear, which explains why it takes more power to increase the speed when a ship is
travelling faster. As the speed increases, eventually a speed barrier is reached, often
called the “wave wall” (see figure below). This enormous increase in power for further
acceleration of the ship is caused by the equally enormous increase of the hull’s wave
resistance, i.e. the resistance caused by the waves produced when the ship is moving
through the water.
Therefore, depending on the prevailing wind and sea conditions, increasing the M/E
load when no benefit in ship’s speed is observed should be avoided. Furthermore, the
SFOC per power output increases under certain engine loads, with an optimum load
usually ranging between 70%-75% of the M/E’s Maximum Continuous Rating (MCR).
Speed optimization may produce significant savings. However, optimum speed means
the speed where the fuel used per ton-mile is at a minimum level for that voyage. It
does not mean minimum speed; in fact, sailing at less than optimum speed will
eventually burn more fuel rather than less. Reference should be made to the engine
Maker’s power / consumption curve and to the ship’s propeller curve and sea trials.
Possible adverse consequences of slow speed operation may include increased
vibration and sooting and these should be taken into account. Any charter party
requirements should also be considered.
Weather routing has a high potential for efficiency savings on specific routes. It is
commercially available for all types of ships and for many trade areas. It is considered
a useful tool particularly during bad weather seasons such as winter in the northern
hemisphere and monsoon in the Indian Ocean. The option allows the operator to avoid
adverse weather and obtain the best performance in speed consumption. This is
particularly effective on transoceanic crossings where greater options for alternative
routings exist.
Just in Time Arrival involves reducing speed to reach the destination at a mutually
agreed arrival time, thus avoiding spending time at anchor awaiting berth, tank space
or cargo availability. The reduction in speed results in lower fuel consumption and
reduced GHG emissions. The potential energy savings for Just in Time Arrival is
assessed at 1-5%.
Making economic and optimal use of the ship’s auto-pilot software and heading control
systems can achieve an improvement in open-sea efficiency. The correct mode of
operation should be selected during open sea conditions which are dependent on the
sea state (i.e. calm sea or more stormy conditions).
Whether laden or in ballast condition, trim has a significant influence on the resistance
of a ship through water and optimizing trim may deliver fuel savings. For any given
displacement, there is a certain trim with the minimum resistance. In order to ensure
that the ship is on its most effective trim while at sea, checks should be undertaken
throughout the voyage to determine if trim adjustments are necessary. Unnecessary
ballast and large trims should be avoided. Ballast should be adjusted taking into
consideration the requirements to meet optimum trim and steering conditions. This
may be achieved either through trial runs and determination of optimum trim per speed
and displacement, or through use of trim optimization software. Reference tables from
new-building stage (where available) may also be followed. When determining the
optimum ballast conditions, the limits, conditions and ballast arrangements set out in
the ship’s approved Ballast Water Management Plan should always be observed.
Ballast exchange (where applicable) should be conducted taking into consideration the
provisions and requirements of the ship’s approved Ballast Water Management Plan
(BWMP). In case the ship’s BWMP allows for both sequential and flow-through
methods to be employed, preference should be given to the use of sequential method
(WSNP), as this method burns less fuel (the ballast pumps operate for smaller periods
of time).
Hull resistance tends to increase over time, leading to increased fuel consumption.
The change in hull resistance is a function of the change in under water hull roughness
(UWHR) and fouling after a dry-dock.
The Figures above show the relationship between UWHR and increase in power
needed / speed decrease respectively for a tanker / bulk carrier, by change in UWHR.
There are various methods to improve hull resistance, the most prominent of which are
presented below.
.1 Hull Coating
Anti-fouling coating systems are used to improve the speed and energy efficiency of
ships by preventing organisms such as barnacles and weed from building-up on the
underwater hull surface, thus increasing the ship’s friction resistance. They provide
ultra-smooth, slippery, low friction, hydrophobic or hydrophobic / hydrophilic
combination surfaces onto which fouling organisms have difficulty settling. The
advanced technology of these coating systems provides a high-performance solution
to fouling control which could improve fuel efficiency and speed increase up to 4%.
However, the effectiveness of these systems in terms of fuel efficiency will depend
largely on the level of maintenance and cleaning undertaken.
.2 Hull Cleaning
Hull cleaning is a very effective way to reduce hull resistance and improve overall
efficiency. As it is evident from the table below, hull fouling may significantly increase
the drag on a ship, thus reducing the speed and increasing the fuel consumption,
which is usually the case for a significant number of ships approaching their dry-
docking due time.
Hull cleaning should be carried out based on a condition assessment basis. Therefore,
in conjunction with every dry-docking (or even in between if necessary), the hull should
be inspected for fouling. If significant marine growth is found on the hull, an immediate
decision to clean the hull could be made by the Company.
The propeller plays an important role in a ship’s propulsion overall efficiency; polishing
and / or coating the propeller are considered to be the two most prominent options in
terms of propeller efficiency improvement.
.1 Propeller Polishing
Several Hydrodynamic Improvement Devices (HIDs) exist that aim at reducing fuel
consumption through several different methods. Some of the most common HIDs
considered by the Company are outlined below.
.1 Ducts
Ducts are HIDs which equalize and stabilize the wake flow to the propeller and
generates a pre-swirl to reduce the rotational losses in the propeller slipstream
resulting in either a significant fuel saving at a given speed or alternatively for the
vessel to travel faster for a given power level. The most prominent types are the
Schneekluth Duct and the Mewis Duct.
A propeller generates vortices from its hub, which reduce its efficiency, and is prone to
cavitation. PBCFs (pictured right) are small fins attached to the propeller hub which are
designed to reduce the magnitude of the hub vortices, thereby recovering the lost
rotational energy, and reducing the cavitation. Gains in efficiency of up to 5% have
been reported, although gains of the order of 2-3% appear to be more common.
Manufacturers claim that PBCF increases thrust over by 1%, reduces shaft torque by
over 3% and lightens the propeller torque-rich
conditions. Moreover, the produced effect covers a
wide range of operating speeds. The main advantages
of the system are that PBCF is applicable to every
ship type and it is a simple structure like an ordinary
boss cap with added fins shape. This is a robust
system with low maintenance as no rotating parts are
involved. The PBCF is made of the same material as
the propeller and is installed following the same
procedure as the boss cap.
.3 Rudder Bulbs
The goal of the application of energy saving devices in rudders is to increase the
energy recovery ratio from the propeller losses since the rudder is located downstream
of the propeller. There are three main sources of propeller losses: frictional, axial and
rotational losses. Whenever the rudder is placed downstream of the propeller,
rotational losses are recovered.
There are many ways of doing this; one could be
modifying the geometry of each horizontal profile of the
rudder and adapting it to the velocity field. Other solutions
could use devices such as the Costa bulb type (pictured
left) or employ transversal fins. Towing tank facilities
correlated the model test results for transverse fins to full
scale values and state that up to 5% (HSVA) savings can
be expected. However, SSPA model basin facilities state
that the actual fuel savings vary from 0-3% only.
The purpose of these devices is generally to improve the hydrodynamic flow before the
propeller. The main application is to reduce the swirl resistance of the hull form, hence
reducing the viscous pressure resistance.
.1 Performance Monitoring
The Company’s PMS should be strictly adhered to so that energy efficiency and fuel
consumption are within Maker’s specifications. The C/E should utilize the shop trial
report of the M/E, to check for poor engine performance. Moreover, excessive soot is
an indication of poor combustion.
Torque meters may be installed to monitor propeller shaft output over periods of time
providing in this way the operational state of the propulsion plant and enabling the
ship’s crew to optimize the operational parameters of the ship, thereby reducing fuel
consumption. Furthermore, torque meters contribute to avoid over-stressing of the
engine which in turn leads to reduced maintenance and repair costs. All the above
parameters contribute also to voyage optimization by monitoring the exact fuel
required for specific distance and attaining less consumption.
A thorough monitoring of the bunker consumption may be performed periodically.
Performance reports may be generated and evaluated taking into consideration
parameters such as M/E load, RPM, speed, slip, hull and propeller condition, weather
condition, fuel and cylinder oil consumption rate. Aside from a full understanding of the
M/E manual and the relevant performance data being recorded by the C/E,
performance monitoring hardware / software may also be utilized to facilitate the
monitoring and analysis of engine performance data.
M/E monitoring devices may be used to measure load against speed as well as wear
and tear to ensure that the Maker’s recommendations for maintenance are followed.
The controlled reduction in the consumption of specific cylinder oils in line with the
manufacturer’s recommendations for the relevant fuel quality and sulphur content may
result in cost savings, cleaner engines and a small reduction in emissions. However,
this presupposes the installation of a variable cylinder oil injection system, which will
require precise calibration according to the fuel quality and Maker’s recommendations.
.1 Load Optimization
The minimum number of Auxiliary Engines should run at all times without
compromising the safety and security of the ship at any time. Auxiliary Engines
should be used at optimum load and not run idle at low loads for standby. At sea, one
generator should be sufficient for normal operation and ships should use one A/E,
unless the load or operational requirements are above the 75-80% of the one engine’s
maximum load. The consumption of electrical power during day and night should be
reduced by all appropriate means. A/Es should be maintained in accordance with
Makers’ instructions as described in the Company’s PMS, so that high efficiency and
fuel consumption reduction may be achieved. Reference is also made to Annex II,
where a set of energy efficiency best practices may be found, including guidance on
proper A/E use and load optimization.
.2 Performance Monitoring
Monitor the performance of A/Es and compare measured parameters with shop trial
reports.. When calculating the A/E’s SFOC, attention should be paid to the accurate
recording of the A/E load. Ideally, it should be as steady as possible and at about 75%
of the maximum load. In order to achieve a period of steady load it is suggested that
air compressors be isolated from the air receivers / other intermittent load consumers
during the performance measurements.
Using better quality fuel and/or a higher grade of fuel may lead to an improvement in
engine efficiency and/or prevent degradation. When monitoring efficiency, systematic
monitoring of the calorific value (MJ/kg) of fuel supplied and the quality of the fuel
consumed may yield information on where improvements may be expected.
Consideration should be given to issues that include fuel compatibility for sludge
production minimization so that the plant may be kept in optimum operational condition.
Ships are supplied with fuels in accordance with the specifications of ISO 8217
and comply with MARPOL and local regulations regarding the sulphur content in
them. Although only reliable and recognized vendors are used to supply bunkers, the
bunker quality may also be monitored so as to ensure the quality of both residual and
distillate fuel oils.
Fuel samples are collected from every bunkering and are retained onboard as per
MARPOL requirements. In addition, by carrying out independent FO analysis, the
Company is closely monitoring the quality of the bunkers. FO analysis ensures that
certain parameters that affect the FO calorific value (e.g. density, water content,
calorific value, ash) are closely monitored.
Experience has shown that, under certain circumstances, the addition of certain FO
additives may improve combustion and overall engine performance and efficiency.
Note, however, that fuel oil additives should not jeopardize the safety of the ship, be
harmful to personnel or increase air emissions as per MARPOL Annex VI requirements.
Waste heat recovery systems are used as an effective way of capturing thermal
energy created by the ship’s M/E and feeding this back into the energy supply network
for either electricity generation or additional propulsion with a shaft motor.
It has been reported in the industry that even the same ship could differ as much as
12% in energy efficiency from one crew to another. This means that without a diligent
involvement of each crew member, energy is lost. Company’s personnel (ashore and
onboard) should be aware of the measures and initiatives in place aiming at
continually improving energy efficiency. The following actions may be considered:
A set of energy efficiency best practices has been developed and is included in Annex
II. Implementation of this set of energy efficiency best practices will be checked using
Form F.SEEMP.2.
The Company has decided to adopt voluntary indexing of its ships’ environmental
performance by using as a basic Energy Performance Indicator (EnPI) the EEOI as
defined by IMO. An EEOI Rolling Average is calculated to monitor the energy
efficiency of a ship over a certain period of time. Guidelines for the calculation of the
EEOI are provided in Annex I.
These EEMs are included in Annex III. More specifically, Annex III includes:
the energy efficiency measures adopted by the Company;
the relevant reference to the section of this Plan where each specific measure and
its contribution to energy efficiency is detailed;
the implementation period for each specific measure;
the associated target set and the assessment date for each measure;
the applicable monitoring method for each measure; and
the responsible person(s) / Department(s) (both onboard and ashore) for each
specific measure’s monitoring / implementation.
4.3. BENCHMARKING
The Company is carrying out internal and external benchmarking for all fleet vessels
with regard to energy efficiency. All KPIs mentioned in Section 4.1 above for each
vessel are benchmarked against other fleet vessels of the same type with the aim of
identifying energy improvement opportunities.
At the end of each implementation period and during the Company’s self-evaluation
process, the selected measures will be evaluated for their effectiveness and suitability.
During this process, new measures’ implementation can be established and existing
measures’ implementation can persist in the future or cease depending on their
evaluation outcome.
.1 BACKGROUND
.2 DATA SOURCES
Primary data sources used for EEOI calculation should be the ship’s logbooks (bridge
logbook, engine logbook, deck logbook and other official records). The collection of
ship data includes the quantity and type of fuel used, the cargo carried and the
distance sailed, corresponding to the transported cargo.
.3 EEOI CALCULATION
In its most simple form the EEOI is defined as the ratio of mass of CO2 (M) emitted per
unit of transport work:
Indicator = MCO2 / (transport work)
FC j CFj
EEOI
j
(1)
mc arg o D
Where the average of the indicator for a period or for a number of voyages is obtained,
the EEOI is calculated as:
(FC ij CFj )
Average EEOI
i j
(2)
i
(mc arg o,i Di )
Where:
j= Fuel type
i= Voyage number
FCij = Mass of consumed fuel j at voyage i (metric tons)
CFj = Non-dimensional conversion factor between fuel j consumption measured in
grams and CO2 emission also measured in grams based on carbon content.
The value of CF is given in the table below.
mcargo,i = Cargo mass carried during voyage i (metric tons)
Di = Distance in nautical miles corresponding to the cargo carried during voyage i.
The unit of EEOI depends on the measurement of cargo carried, e.g. tons CO2 / (tons x
nautical miles).
It must be noted that equation (2) does not give a simple average of EEOI among
number of voyages i, rather a Rolling Average.
Content (t-CO2/t-Fuel)
Diesel / Gas Oil ISO 8217 Grades DMX to DMC 0.875 3.206000
Light Fuel Oil (LFO) ISO 8217 Grades RMA to RMD 0.86 3.151040
Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) ISO 8217 Grades RME to RMK 0.85 3.114400
Liquefied Petroleum Propane 0.819 3.000000
Gas (LPG) Butane 0.827 3.030000
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) 0.75 2.750000
Data on fuel consumption / cargo carried and distance sailed will be collected using
Form F.SEEMP.1.
NOTES:
Ballast voyages, as well as voyages which are not used for transport of cargo,
such as voyage for docking service (mcargo = 0), should also be included.
Voyages for the purpose of securing the safety of a ship or saving life at sea
should be excluded.
The CO2 indicator may be converted from gr/ton-mile to gr/ton-km by multiplication
by 0.54.
.1 PROPULSION SYSTEM
.1.1 Depending on the prevailing wind and sea conditions, avoid increasing the M/E
load without corresponding benefit in ship speed. An indication of this is the
slip. Generally, avoid increasing the speed above the minimum required for
safety and possibly commercial reasons during adverse weather conditions.
.1.2 Maintain M/E components directly affecting M/E performance like the T/C, air
cooler, fuel injection system, liner and piston, piston rings, etc. to a good
condition to ensure maximum possible M/E total efficiency (i.e. the ratio of the
shaft power to the power of the fuel burnt in the engine). Ensure that engine
components are maintained as per Makers’ instructions and PMS.
.1.3 Eliminate fuel oil leakages from fuel pumps and lube oil leakages from
crankcase doors and stuffing boxes.
.1.4 Cylinder oil consumption should be minimized by checking piston rings and
reducing the feed rate.
.1.5 Maintain adequate spare parts as per minimum safety stock list.
.2 AUXILIARY ENGINES
.3 AUXILIARY BOILERS
.3.1 Avoid operating boilers at low load as much as possible, since efficiency i.e. kg
of produced steam divided by kg of burnt FO is deteriorating.
.3.2 Frequently check the color, size and shape of the burner flame and the color of
the exhaust gas. Generally, flames must be of a yellow to white color. A white
flame may be an indication of extra excess air. Although this results in invisible
exhaust gas extra excess air is heated up and thrown through, the exhaust duct
reduces the efficiency. Colorless exhaust gas does not automatically mean
efficient combustion (excess air may be much more than the recommended
15%). On the other hand, more orange color flames may be an indication of
poor combustion, which show also as heavy brown or black smoke. Flame
shape and size must fit to the combustion chamber. Generally, flames should
not contact the tubes and brickwork, as these can cause mechanical damage.
To monitor combustion efficiency more accurately the periodical use of a
combustion analyzer is suggested.
.3.3 Frequently monitor and control boiler water quality, which affect water tube
deposits, which in turn cause decreased heat transfer efficiency to boiler water.
.3.4 Adjust frequency and quantity of boiler water blow-down to minimize dissolved
solids on the one hand but also minimize clean hot water loss on the other.
.3.5 Carry out boiler water side chemical cleaning and furnace side cleaning at
when there is indication of reduced efficiency that cannot be attributed to
burner problems.
.3.6 Minimize steam and condensate piping drainage as far as possible. Bear in
mind that the drained water and especially the steam that follows is never
returned into the system and represents some energy loss.
.3.7 Establish a regular inspection program for steam traps installed at the outlet of
the various steam consumers in the E/R. Steam traps proper operation can be
easily checked by installing cocks and brass drain pipes to the trap lower part
(at the bottom of the filter housing). By opening the cock, it can be verified if
condensate or live steam is extracted. In the latter case, the trap is not fulfilling
its purpose of stopping steam to enter the condensate return system. Escaping
steam represents energy loss. Inspection frequency depends on the age and
size of the installation and must be decided on a case by case basis. It is
suggested to start with quarterly intervals.
.3.8 Increase boiler steam production efficiency by frequently washing the tubes at
FO burning side and exhaust gas side.
.3.9 The temperature of oiler feed water in the cascade tank to be kept 85 deg C.
When in cool areas, the cooling sea water to the atmospheric condenser must
be closed.
.3.10 Steam pipes and heaters should be properly insulated.
.3.11 Boiler pressure and dump valve pressure should be correctly tuned to prevent
unnecessary opening of dump valve or trip of boiler.
.3.12 Establish a regular inspection program for steam and condensate return piping
insulation. External surface temperatures shall generally not exceed 50 deg C.
Ensure that valve blankets and piping insulation are restored to original
condition after repairs.
.3.13 Heating coils in Engine Room tanks and bunker tanks should be tight.
.3.14 Maximize heat capacity extracted from the Exhaust Gas Boiler to use it for
heating the cargo (as applicable).
.4.1 Manage efficiently the pumping system by operating the minimum number of
pumps for the minimum loads required. Reduce the number of running pumps
(i.e. by using the port cooling SW pumps and port jacket FW pumps) when at
port or anchorage.
.4.2 Maintain pumps to best possible condition. Avoid excessive wear ring
clearances which reduce the hydraulic efficiency of the pump.
.4.3 Electrical equipment / motors, generators, switchboards, panels, breakers
should be inspected and cleaned as per PMS.
.4.4 Coolers should be cleaned regularly for improved performance and to maintain
pressures & temperatures within Makers’ values.
.5 HVAC SYSTEM
.5.1 Set thermostat to 27 deg C in the summer and 21 deg C in the winter.
.5.2 Maintain adequate quantity of refrigerant in the system for proper operation. An
amount of liquid refrigerant must be present in the condenser.
.5.3 Minimize use of the cooling system during satisfactory ambient conditions (say
between 20-25 deg C, less than 70% RH and stay at port or anchorage), since
efficiency of cooling at such conditions is generally low.
.5.4 Ensure the compressor load / unload control is always in good operating
condition.
.5.5 Ensure the AHU filter and cooling and heating elements are regularly cleaned.
.6 LIGHTING
.6.1 Turn off the lights in your cabin when you go for work.
.6.2 Turn off the lights in usually unoccupied spaces. Keep only safety lights on, if
required.
.6.3 Switch off accommodation external lights during daylight
.6.4 Avoid ordering or procuring old T12 type tube fluorescent lamps (TFLs). Order
T8 which are more energy efficient instead.
.6.5 Order lamps and TFLs in particular taking into account not only the electrical
power but also the luminous efficiency, i.e. the ratio of luminous flux (lumens) to
electrical power consumed (watt).
.7 ACCOMMODATION AREA
.8.1 Use minimum air pressure for each required use. Operate service and control
air compressors for E/R control pneumatic loads. Operate main air
compressors only for keeping the main air receivers pressurized for engine
starting. Install pressure regulators before each control and service consumer
(e.g. diaphragm pump), and ensure it is adjusted to the pressure required for
the particular consumer.
.8.2 Minimize air leakages as far as possible by frequent inspection of piping, valves
and equipment.
.8.3 Avoid the use of pneumatic equipment and tools, if there is no safety restriction
indicating their use. Remember that the compressed air system efficiency if
only about 10%. Use electric or manually operated tools, if possible.
.8.4 Avoid unregulated uses of compressed air like unregulated hoses, used for
cleaning and personnel ventilation. This practice is both unsafe and highly
inefficient. Install pressure regulators and blow guns instead.
.8.5 Minimize system pressure drop by maintaining filters and air dryers
downstream of the compressors in a clean condition.
.8.6 Keep M/E Air Compressors on manual mode at ports.
.8.7 Air compressors operation should be compared with sea trials results.
This Annex contains all procedures and measures related to improving energy
efficiency onboard already adopted by the Company, and defines responsible
personnel (both ashore and onboard), relevant monitoring methods, associated
targets, etc. for each measure.