No.

1000-0121-401
Framo Rev.A 14May04/AGAa

Cargo Pumps

Operation manual

SD100
SD125
SD150
SD200
SD250
SD300
SD350
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CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 2
1.1 Top plate ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................... 2
1.2 Pipe stack................................ ................................ ................................ .................... 2
1.3 Pump head ................................ ................................ ................................ .................. 2
2.0 OPERATING INFORMATION................................ ................................ .............................. 4
2.1 Discharging ................................ ................................ ................................ ................. 4
2.2 Running of pumps in parallel ................................ ................................ ....................... 6
2.3 Stripping ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................... 8
2.4 Purging of cofferdam ................................ ................................ ................................ . 10
2.5 Precautions to be taken when handling special types of cargoes .............................. 13
2.6 Tank cleaning / cleaning of pump ................................ ................................ .............. 14
2.7 Precautions if using cargo pumps in sea water................................ .......................... 15
2.8 Loading of cargo tank................................ ................................ ................................ 16
3.0 MAINTENANCE INFORMATION................................ ................................ ....................... 17
4.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 17

1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Framo cargo pump is a hydraulically driven single stage centrifugal pump – with parts exposed to
cargo in stainless steel as standard material. The pump is installed in the cargo tank with suction inlet
at the bottom of the tank.

1.1 Top plate

The cargo pump is supported by a deck trunk welded to the deck. All the connections are at the top
cover plate, to which the pump control valve STC (Speed Torque Controller) is also mounted. This
control valve for remote and local operation of the cargo pump regulates the inlet pressure to the
hydraulic motor. Thereby the pump speed can be regulated stepless from 0 – to max. speed.

1.2 Pipe stack

The pipe stack connects the pump head to the top plate by a cargo pipe and a hydraulic section. In
addition the stripping pipe, the check pipe and eventually temp. sensor pocket and vacuum drain pipe
are integrated in the pipe stack.

1.3 Pump head

The pump head is welded or flanged to the pipe stack/casing and supported by the bottom support.
The hydr. motor is located inside the pump head and surrounded by low pressure hydraulic oil.
The short shaft, supported by bearings lubricated by hydraulic oil, is connected to a single-stage
impeller. The hydraulic section is surrounded by a cofferdam that completely segregates the hydraulic
oil from the cargo. Leakages to the cofferdam chamber will be purged through the cofferdam check
pipe and collected in the exhaust trap when cofferdam is purged.
The seal arrangement consists of a mechanical oil seal, single cofferdam lip seal and a cargo seal.
The cargo seal is only exposed to static head from the cargo.
The backstop unit installed on the shaft enables the pump to be used as a drop line.
Wear rings are fitted between the impeller and the volute casing.
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Stripping valve

Local control valve

Manometer

Pump control valve (STC) Cargo

Discharge valve
Cofferdam purging connection
Cargo purging
valve/connection

Top plate
Exhaust trap
Deck trunk

Flexible suspension

Cofferdam check pipe

Cargo stripping pipe

Hydraulic Pipestack
Cargo pipe
Cofferdam pipe
Hydraulic pressure pipe
Hydraulic return pipe

Cofferdam
surrounding
hydraulic section

Hydraulic motor Bearings

Mechanical
oil seal
Back stop unit

Cargo seal set

Volute casing

Wear rings
Impeller

Fig. 1
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2.0 OPERATING INFORMATION

4) Open cargo
OPEN
2.1 Discharging discharge valve.

To get maximum lifetime of the pumps, operate

the pumps within the operation range.
125% Note!
100%
Avoid running pumps against closed cargo valve
with high discharge pressure for a longer period.
Head H

75% OPERATION 100% dp

OPTIMUM
RANGE OPERATION 5) Increase hydraulic
50% 80% dp Manifold Discharge
RANGE
60% dp
motor pressure until pressure pressure
25%
20% dp 40% dp
required discharge
0
0 25% 50% 75% 100% 125%
pressure or capacity
Flow Q is achieved.
Check that the hydraulic system is started and 1P

enough hydraulic power is available. 300

225

150
Operation of pump from cargo control panel:
75

1) Local control valve and cargo discharge valve 0

must be in closed position.
Cargo discharge valve, CLOSED
Cargo purging valve
CLOSED
(Purging hose disconnected)
Local control
valve, CLOSED
2) Start the pump and let it run
BAR ON
Note!
Check that the system pressure is about 20 bar
above the motor pressure of the highest
consumer.
HP service valve, OPEN
Only to be closed when carrying
6) End of discharging
out service work on the pump. When the pump starts to loose suction
(indicated by vibrations and hydraulic
pressure pulsations), reduce pumping
capacity to avoid hunting and dry running.
Stripping valve, CLOSED Empty the cargo tank at reduced hydraulic
motor pressure.
Reduced capacity
1P
300

225
with hydraulic motor pressure
150
at approx 50 bar for 1 minute. 1P
75
300

0
BAR 225
ON

150

Start 75

0
BAR ON

3) Increase hydraulic Manifold Discharge

motor pressure pressure pressure
7) When the cargo tank is empty the hydraulic
until the cargo
motor pressure will drop. Close valve
discharge
Close cargo
pressure is above
discharge valve
cargo manifold
1P
1P and stop
pressure. 300
300

225
225
the pump 300
1P

150
150
(handle in 225

75
75
minimum 150

00
position). 75
BAR
BAR ON
ON
0
BAR ON

Stop
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Operation of pump from local control valve:

1) Open local control valve (by turning counter 5) Open cargo
clockwise). Cargo discharge valve must be in discharge valve OPEN
closed position.

Cargo discharge valve, CLOSED

Cargo purging valve
CLOSED
(Purging hose disconnected)
6) Increase hydraulic motor pressure until
HP service valve, OPEN
Local control Only to be closed when carrying
required discharge pressure or capacity is
valve, OPENED out service work on the pump. achieved.

7) End of discharging
When the pump starts to loose suction
Stripping valve, CLOSED (indicated by vibrations and hydraulic
pressure pulsations), reduce pumping
1P
1P
capacity to avoid hunting and dry running.
1P
2) Set the remote control 300
300
300 Empty the cargo tank at reduced hydraulic
handle in maximum position. 225
225
225 motor pressure.
(Remote control closed) 150
150
150 Reduced capacity
75
75
75

000
BAR
BAR ON
ON
BAR ON

3) Start the pump by 200

closing the local 100 300

control valve 200

bar 400
(turn clockwise) 100 300
0

and let it run with

hydraulic motor 0 bar 400

pressure 50 bar 8) When the cargo tank is empty the hydraulic

for minimum 1 minute. motor pressure will drop. Close cargo
discharge valve and stop the pump by
opening the local control valve (by turning
4) Increase hydraulic motor pressure (turn the counter clockwise).
local control valve clockwise) until the cargo
discharge pressure is above cargo manifold
pressure.
Open local
control valve
Manifold pressure Discharge pressure

CLOSE

9) Reset for remote control

1P
operation: 300

Set the remote control 225

handle in minimum 150

position (remote control 75

open) and close the 0
local control valve. BAR ON
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2.2 Running of pumps in parallel

This is a general description for running pumps
in parallel. 5) Open cargo discharge OPEN
valve.
1) Local control valve and cargo discharge valve (Ref. fig 27, pos. A-B)
must be in closed position.

Cargo discharge valve, CLOSED

6) Start offloading and raise the hydraulic
Cargo purging valve
CLOSED motor pressure command to maximum
(Purging hose disconnected) (fig.27, pos C).
HP service valve, OPEN
Local control Only to be closed when carrying Manifold pressure
valve, CLOSED out service work on the pump. Discharge pressure
Note!
Handle in
maximum
position.

Stripping valve, CLOSED 300

1P

225

150

2) Start the hydraulic SYSTEM PRESSURE

75

system and set the 0

BAR ON

system pressure to 200

100 300
about 100-150 bar. PRESSURE SET

0 400 2P
(Depending on piping bar 300
7) Start the second
system, cargo sp.gr., 225
cargo pump against
visc. etc.) 150
closed cargo
Also see performance diagram for actual pump. discharge valve as 75

0
described in step 3. BAR ON

Start
3) Start the first pump and 300
1P

let it run with hydraulic 225

8) Check that pump discharge pressure is
motor pressure at 150
higher than manifold pressure. If necessary
approx. 50 bar for 1 75 adjust the motor pressure until the cargo
minute. 0 discharge pressure is just above cargo
BAR ON
(Ref. fig. 27 pos. A) manifold pressure and then open cargo
Start discharge valve.

Manifold pressure Discharge

4) Increase hydraulic Manifold Discharge pressure
motor pressure pressure pressure
Note!
until the cargo Handle in
discharge maximum
position.
pressure is above
cargo manifold 2P
1P
1P
pressure. 300
300
300

225
225
225
150

150
150 75

75
75 0
BAR ON

00
BAR
BAR ON
ON

9) Start offloading and raise the hydraulic motor

pressure command to maximum (the handle
in maximum position).
Verify that the ullage in the tank is increasing.
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10) Start the next pumps, one by one, following 13) When a cargo tank becomes empty, close
the same procedure, ref. fig. 27 pos. E-F. the cargo discharge valve and stop the
Ensure that enough hydraulic power is pump (handle in minimum position).
available for the pumps to be run in parallel.

11) Increase the hydraulic system pressure until

required discharge pressure or capacity is
achieved, ref. fig. 27 pos G-H-I.

12) During parallel pumping with differences in 300

1P

tank ullage and pressure losses in deck 225

150

piping – it is sometimes required to readjust 75

the hydraulic motor pressure on some of the 0

BAR ON

cargo pumps to adjust individual capacities. Stop

Manifold pressure Discharge pressure

SYSTEM PRESSURE

200
100 300

0 400
bar

4P 3P 2P 1P
300 300 300 300

225 225 225 225

150 150 150 150 A) Increase hydraulic motor pressure.

75

0
BAR
75

0
BAR
75

0
BAR
75

0
BAR
Cargo discharge valve closed.
ON ON ON ON

A-B) Open cargo discharge valve.

125% C) Increase hydraulic motor pressure.

100% D) Open cargo discharge valve

- 2 pumps.
Head H

75% 100% dp
80% dp
A E) Open cargo discharge valve
50%
B C 60% dp - 3 pumps.
Pressure loss
40% dp discharge system
25% F) Open cargo discharge valve -
0
20% dp 4 pumps.
0 25% 50% 75% 100% 125%
Typical capacity/head diagram Flow Q G-I) Increase hydraulic system pressure
for one cargo pump running (4 pumps running).

125% Pressure loss

discharge system
I
100%

H
75%
G
Head H

A
50%
F
B C D E

25%

0
0 25% 50% 75% 100% 125%

Typical capacity/head diagram for four cargo pumps running Flow Q

Fig. 27
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2.3 Stripping
Introduction Minimum required hydraulic pressure to prevent
backflow through impeller
Stripping is to remove remaining cargo in pump 8
cargo pipe upon completion of the discharge

Purging medium pressure

operation. 6

in cargo pipe (bar g)

The stripping is done by running pump against
closed discharge valve while purging the pump 4
cargo pipe.
The remaining cargo is then purged into the deck 2
line via the stripping valve.
0
The pump impeller acts as a non-return valve, 60 80 100 120
preventing cargo from returning to tank. If the pump Hydr. motor pressure (bar)
speed (hydraulic motor pressure) is too low, cargo
will flow through the impeller back to the tank. Fig. 28

The best stripping result is obtained when stripping against Back pressure
lowest possible backpressure. At increased back pressure Cargo purging valve/
cargo flow is reduced, and stripping time is increased. connection (B)
High cargo viscosity will also increase stripping time.

Examples: Purging
Cargo discharge
Purging press. - Static head - Back press. = Friction loss valve (D)
medium
I 7 bar - 2 bar - 0 bar = 5 bar supply (A)
II 7 bar - 2 bar - 3 bar = 2 bar
Stripping
Pressure valve (C)
(bar) Local
8 control valve
Purging
7 medium
pressure Static
6 Friction Purging medium head
loss pressure
5
Friction loss Pump
4 cargo pipe
Back
3 pressure

1 Static head Static head

0 Flow

Reduced stripping flow at Stripping flow at

increased back pressure min. back pressure Stripping pipe

Fig. 29

Estimated time to empty the pump cargo pipe

(Backpressure 0 bar(g), 1cSt, spgr. 1.0)
SD100 / SD125 / SD150 2 – 4 min.
SD200 / SD300 4 – 7 min Fig. 30

SD350 8 – 9 min
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Stripping procedure
Preparations
Pumping through stripping pipe Purging of cargo deck line Relieving deck line pressure
CLOSED Purging B CLOSED CLOSED
medium
OPEN supply A
CLOSED CLOSED
D CLOSED OPEN OPEN CLOSED CLOSED

C OPEN CLOSED OPEN

Discharge is finished and 4) Purge the cargo 5) Relieve the deck line
pump has been stopped. deck line, close pressure into the tank.
the manifold valve.
1) With cargo discharge
6) Connect purging hose
valve closed (D)
start the pump using to the purging medium
local control valve supply(A) and cargo
and run pump at purging connection(B).
approx.100-120 bar. Open valve at the purging
medium supply(A).
2) Open stripping
valve (C) to pump Note!
excessive cargo Purging gas pressure in
left in tank into the hose must always be
cargo line.
higher than the pressure
3) When tank is empty in the cargo pump pipe.
(noticed by speed The hose should only be
Pump
variations), close Stopped connected during the
the stripping valve stripping, and shall be
and stop the pump. disconnected when
stripping is completed.

Stripping
CLOSED
Purging 7) Start the pump by using the local control valve, and
medium A increase hydraulic pump pressure to 60-120 bar.
supply
B CLOSED
CLOSED Note!
Optimum hydraulic pressure depends on cargo specific
C OPEN gravity and viscosity, purging medium pressure, static
head etc., and must be based on experience on board.
8) Open stripping valve (C).

9) Open cargo purging valve (B) to start the stripping.

10) Continue stripping until pipe stack is empty, identified by frequent speed variations
of pump. (Estimated time, ref. table page 8)

Note! Do not run the pump unnecessary during stripping.

11) Close stripping valve (C) and valve at cargo purging connection (B).

12) Stop the cargo pump.

Note! If necessary, purge the cargo line on deck and repeat the stripping sequence.

13) Close valve (A) and disconnect purging medium hose.

Alternatively the pump can be stripped into a slop tank through a dedicated deck line.
Pump It is also possible to strip to a cargo deck line at low manifold pressure, however
Running stripping time will increase with increased cargo pressure.

Fig. 31
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2.4 Purging of cofferdam

CLOSED This procedure describes purging of submerged cargo

pumps with «dry» cofferdam. (For submerged cargo pumps
Vent. line with liquid filled cofferdam, refer to instruction 1000-0102-4.)
CLOSED
CLOSED The cargo pump cofferdam is essential for segregation of
CLOSED the pump hydraulic section from the cargo – and for seal
monitoring. Purging to be carried out at regular intervals for
Drain valve
the purpose of:
- Leakage rate detection
- Condition monitoring of the shaft seal system
- Avoid that leakages are blocking the cofferdam
Purging
Flexible hose with
medium
snap-on coupling How to purge the cofferdam

Cofferdam purging connection CAUTION:

Exhaust gas and liquid may be hazardous.
Purging medium supply
Wear safety gear and avoid contact with drain from exhaust
Relief valve trap and venting line.
Exhaust trap
Preparation:
1) Place a suitable container underneath the exhaust trap to
collect the leakage.
2) Check that drain valve at bottom of exhaust trap is not
blocked.
Exhaust gas
3) Drain the purging medium supply line for condensed
Container to water.
collect the leakage
4) Connect purging hose (max. supply pressure 7 bar).

Purging:
Cofferdam 5) Start the purging by opening the valve at purging medium
check pipe
supply line.
Note!
A relief valve is fitted at cofferdam purging connection. This
is set at 3-3,5 bar to limit the purging pressure for protection
of the pump seals. A small leakage from the relief valve is
normal when liquid is purged from cofferdam. The valve will
also open if the cofferdam is blocked.
6) Check that exhaust gas is coming out of the exhaust trap
vent line (to verify that cofferdam is open).
CAUTION! Exhaust gas and liquid – watch out !

7) Purge cofferdam in several sequences if required.

Drain exhaust trap between each sequence.
8) Disconnect purging hose.
9) Close exhaust trap drain valve.
10) Log the amount of leakage, -evaluate the result.
Fig. 32
Note! For handling special cargoes, ref. chapter 2.5.
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Purging intervals, - logging of purging result

LOADING VOYAGE DISCHARGE

1. Shortly before 1. 1-2 days after loading. 1. Shortly before
loading. discharging.
2. If no leakage at step 1, purge every fortnight. 2. Shortly after
discharging.
3. If leakage is detected at step 1, or at a later stage
during the voyage, purge this pump every day.
4. If pumps are used for cargo circulation during the
voyage, the cofferdam must be purged before start
and after stop.

Note! Neglecting of purging can result in a blocked cofferdam and lack of leakage control.

The purging form should be filled in with the results from every purging operation. Each
horizontal line in the form represents one cargo in one tank from loading till discharging. If a ship
loads and discharges some tanks more frequently than other, an extra form should be filled in for
those tanks.

Fig. 33 Example of FRAMO purging form

Filled in purging form to be sent to Shipowner and to Framo(purging@framo.no).

(Green copy for the ship, red copy for the Shipowner and white copy for Framo.)

Ship’s crew to evaluate the purging results and to take necessary action – however in case the
ship’s crew needs advice, contact a Framo Service Station.

Framo Cargo Pumps
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Evaluation of the purging result
Cargo leakage
A small leakage rate of up to about 0.5 l/day
(and higher with light cargoes) during pump
operation is normal.
Acceptable leakage rate depends on the type of
cargo and possible consequences in case of
leakage.
- Risk for clogging of pump cofferdam
Cargoes like naphtha, condensate etc.
penetrates the shaft seals more easily than
lubricating oils, vegetable oils and other viscous
cargoes.
It is therefore recommended to carefully monitor
the leakage rate over a period of time,
preferable with different type of cargoes.
For critical cargoes, when the leakage rate is
about 2 litres/day or higher, the pump must be
purged a couple of times daily and service
(pressure test-repair) carried out at first
opportunity.
Intensify the purging if the leakage rate is
exceeding acceptable limits. If this is not
sufficient to keep the leakage under control it
must, depending on the nature of the cargo, be
considered to discharge the tank using the
portable pump.
Cargo leakage to cofferdam normally indicates
shaft seal leakage. But the leakage might come
from flange connections or damage (cracks/pin
holes) in pump/pipe stack (ref. chapter 4,
Trouble shooting).
The development of a cargo leakage can be
monitored if purging is done according to
instructions. Thereby maintenance work can be
planned, and unexpected shut down due to
leakage can be avoided.
Note! Always remember to pressure test the cofferdam with 3 bar to locate the leakage prior to any
dismantling of the cargo pump.
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Hydraulic oil leakage
Hydraulic oil in the cofferdam normally
indicates shaft seal leakage, but might come
from flange face seals in pipe stack/ pump
head or damage in the pipe stack/pump head.
A small leakage rate into the cofferdam up to
about 10 ml/h (0.25 l/day) from the
mechanical oil seal or lip seal during pump
operation is normal. For short periods of time,
higher leakage peaks can occur.
If the leakage rate is increasing above
acceptable level, the pump must be purged a
couple of times daily, and inspected as soon
as possible to find the reason for the leakage.
Intensify the purging if the leakage rate is
increasing above the acceptable level. If this
is not keeping the leakage under control,
close the hydraulic service valve. Depending
of the nature of the cargo consider to use the
portable pump to discharge the cargo.
Blocked cofferdam
In general we do not recommend to operate
the cargo pump with blocked cofferdam.
For advice, depending of type of cargo etc.,
contact a Framo Service Station.
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2.5 Precautions to be taken when handling special types of cargoes

The main rule is to have the cofferdam clean, dry and vented to atmosphere through the exhaust trap
vent line, in order to detect leakages easily. However, when handling certain groups of cargoes it may
be an advantage to fill the cofferdam with liquid to improve the seal lifetime and to avoid solidifying
cargo blocking the cofferdam. Recommended type of liquid to be filled into the cofferdam for some
groups of cargoes is given below.
This is a general advice, only experience can define which liquid gives the best result for the great
number of different types of cargoes.
Acid cargoes Phenol, caustic soda etc.
After discharging and purging is finished, it A circulation of hot water through the cofferdam
may be an advantage to circulate fresh can avoid clogging.
water through the cofferdam to remove all Note! Remember that some of these types of
residues after a leakage. cargoes are very hazardous.

Polymerising cargoes. (TDI, MDI)
Fill cofferdam with dioctyl phthalate(DOP) to
limit the risk of blocking the cofferdam.
Crystallizing cargoes (molasses, etc.)
Fill cofferdam with fresh water. The
cofferdam may also be arranged with a
small water circulation.
Heated oil products (fuel oil, crude oil)
Fill cofferdam with diesel oil/white spirit to keep
any leakage into cofferdam in liquid form. (This is
especially important after stripping and during
tank cleaning.)

CLOSED
Vent. line Filling
To fill liquid in the cofferdam, disconnect the
CLOSED exhaust trap piping from the pump top plate. Using
a suitable adapter, fill the liquid through the
CLOSED cofferdam check pipe. Open the purging connection
to ventilate the cofferdam during filling. (Connect an
open female coupling or similar).
Open purging
connection
Fig. 34 Circulation
A circulation of liquid through the cofferdam can
CLOSED be arranged in the following way:
- Connect liquid supply to the purging connection.
The supply line must also be equipped with a
OPEN
valve to regulate the liquid flow.
CLOSED
CLOSED - Open drain valve on the exhaust trap, and
Liquid collect the return liquid here.
return

Note!
When filling or circulating liquid in the cofferdam,
it is important that the hydraulic oil return pressure
Liquid always is higher than the pressure in the cofferdam.
supply
This is especially important on hydraulic systems
Flexible hose with Valve for with non-pressurised return line.
snap-on coupling regulation of flow Fig. 35

Solidifying cargoes (in cargo tanks with heating coils)

To prevent the cargo to get solid (freeze) inside the suction well, circulate the cargo at intervals by
starting the cargo pump.
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2.6 Tank cleaning / cleaning of pump

For viscous/solidifying cargoes Note!

During tank cleaning the pump should be run at Remains of cleaning water in suction well to be
approximately the same flow rate as cleaning removed to avoid galvanic corrosion.
water / liquid supply.
Halfway the tank cleaning time close the cargo
discharge valve, open the stripping valve and
operate pump for a short period in order to get
a good cleaning of wear rings, seal rings, Suction well
pumps parts and stripping pipe. empty
Then open the cargo discharge valve and run
the pump to complete the tank cleaning
operation.
Galvanic
Cleaning water left in pump's cargo pipe is to cell
be stripped as described in chapter 2.3.

For corrosive cargoes

Tanks to be cleaned should be filled with a
large amount of cleaning water to dilute the
corrosive cargo.
After tank flushing the same cleaning
procedure as for viscous / solidifying cargoes
should be followed.
Fig. 36
Note!
If steam is used to clean the pump, the
steaming out period must not exceed 10
minutes, to avoid damage of seals or hydraulic
motor. Always purge the cofferdam before tank
washing with steam.

Note!
If using sea water or brackish water for tank
cleaning, see chapter 2.7.
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2.7 Precautions if using cargo pumps in sea water

Seawater tank cleaning (Continuous circulation)
80 Tank cleaning The nominal corrosion rate for stainless steel in sea
water is low. However, under certain circumstances,
Seawater temp. oC

70 local corrosive attack can take place and the corrosion

60 rate might be severe. High chloride concentrations and
low pH increase the probability of pitting and crevice
50
corrosion as do high temperatures and stagnant
40 solutions. Tank cleaning using sea water must
therefore be carried out according to qualified
2 4 procedure.
Max. exposure time, hours
- In general the tank cleaning should be carried out
Fig. 37 within limited time frame at temperature below
60°C. Higher temperature up to 80°C can be used
for a shorter period. (Fig. 37, for guidance only.)
- Avoid pH values below 6,5. Check carefully if the
ship has been carrying acids.
- If hot seawater is used, cool immediately with cold
seawater until surface temp. is below 40°C before
fresh water rinse. This to avoid concentration of
chlorides from evaporation on hot steel surfaces.
- Tank cleaning with seawater must be followed
by a thoroughly rinse with fresh water to remove
chlorides.

Sea water for heavy ballast

Seawater temp. oC

40
Ballast - When possible, take clean seawater in open sea
30 and avoid contaminated harbour water.
20 - Empty the tanks as soon as possible when the
ballast is no longer required or when the testing is
10
finished.

2 4 6 8 10 12
- Carefully clean the tank and the pump to ensure no
Max. exposure time, days
chlorides remain on surfaces.
Fig. 38
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2.8 Loading of cargo tank

In general it is recommended to start the loading slowly to avoid pressure surges in the cargo pipe line
and the pump. Correct operation of valves is important. Open / close valves slowly !

If a separate drop line is installed,

Cargo discharge valve
CLOSED it is recommended to load through
Cargo line the drop line only.
Loading pressure
Max. 8 bar
If required to load through the pump,
use following procedure:
OPEN valve
Drop line Note! For sampling procedures,
ref. charterer's requirements.

- Keep manifold valve closed until

the cargo reach the manifold.

- Open manifold valve partly to fill

cargo line on deck.

- Open cargo pump discharge valve

and drop line valve slowly.

- Open manifold valve slowly until

required pressure/capacity is reached.

Note! Maximum acceptable loading

pressure when loading through
the pump is 8 bar at the pump
top plate.
Fig. 39 Arrangement with separate drop line –
loading through the drop line only
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3.0 MAINTENANCE INFORMATION

Prior to entering a cargo tank for doing
service it is essential to become familiar
with the ship's safety rules and
requirements regarding cargo-handling
equipment. Do not enter a cargo tank
before the tank is confirmed gas free and
safe. Before doing service on pump, always
close and lock the hydraulic pressure inlet
valve and purge the cofferdam. Purge
cofferdam according to chapt.2.4.
Caution: Venting gas and liquid may be
hazardous.
To prevent skidding and minimize the risk of
fire it is important to remove oil spill during
maintenance and servicing work. The
operator should be confident that all flange
connections are in satisfactory condition so
as to prevent hydraulic oil and cargo spills.

Close the cargo discharge valve. Ensure

that the valve is in closed position until the
work/service is finished (info sign to be
placed at the control panel/computer).

4.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING

Warning: To prevent damage from hazardrous cargoes, take necessary precautions, wear safety
gear and avoid contact with spray/gases.

Symptom: Possible reason: Remedy: *)

COP operational problem
(First it is necessary to
verify if the problem is in
the pump control system or
in the pump unit itself).
The pump will not start
General
a) Cargo pump remote
control system failure
b) Pump control valve
failure
c) Pump impeller stuck.
c1)Frozen /solidified cargo
Ref. system service manual - Trouble shooting
section
a) Ref. instruction for Remote control system
b) Ref. Instruction for Pump control valve – STC
c1) Heat the cargo in the pump suction well.

c2)Foreign objects stuck in c2) Pump unit to be inspected.

Pump is vibrating heavily
pump or other
mechanical problem
a) Control system problem a) Ref. instr. for Pump control system.
b) Rotating parts out of b) Impurities stuck in impeller or other
balance. mechanical problem.

Too low pumping capacity a) Control system problem a) Ref. instr. for Pump control system and instr.
for Pump control valve.
(If required interchange pump control valve
as described in instr. 1000-0109-4)

b) Worn wear rings. b) Pump unit to be inspected

Impurities stuck in
impeller, or other
mechanical problem
*) Ref. instruction for maintenance and repair for actual pump.

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Symptom:
Noise(non return valve)
and vibration when loading
through the pump.
Not possible to purge the
cofferdam (no air, inert gas
or liquid coming out of the
check pipe when purging)
(See also chapter 2.4)
Cargo leakage to pump
cofferdam.
(See also chapter 2.4)
*) Ref. instruction for maintenance and repair for actual pump.
Possible reason:
Damaged back stop unit
a) No or insufficient
purging medium supply
b) Blocked cofferdam
system
Note!
In case steam is used in
attempt to clear a blockage
in pump cofferdam system
pay special attention not to
over pressurize the
pump/pipe stack
General
Note!
Always pressure test pump
prior to and after
dismantling. This is required
to locate possible leakage
and to confirm no leakage
upon completion of repair.
a) Worn cargo seal
Note; If no leakage is
detected by pressure test
it is likely that the cargo
leakage to cofferdam is
caused by worn cargo
seal. (the upper seal lip is
sealing when pressurizing
cofferdam).
b) Leaking seal element in
flange connection
c) Crack/pinhole in piping
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Remedy: *)
Check hydraulic motor inlet pressure – pressure
above 15-20 bar indicates malfunctioning back
stop unit.
Change back stop unit.
Contact a Framo Service Station..
a) Check valves, hose connections and purging
medium relief valve (open at approx. 3 bar).
b) Check the exhaust trap and the piping on
deck for blockage. Open if possible.
b1) Disconnect check pipe from pump unit
(lower seal house) – watch out for possible
pressurized liquid in cofferdam!!
By carefully purging check if the blockage is
located in the check pipe or in the pump/
pipe stack cofferdam.
Depending on the nature of the medium
blocking the cofferdam system use steam or
solvent to dissolve the blockage.
Dismantling of pump might be required.
Note! Pressure test pump after assembly.
Pressure test pump cofferdam system at approx.
3 bar.
Check for leakage – if required spray with soapy
water to locate the leakage.
a) Replace cargo seal set.
Also, carefully check ceramic sleeve for
possible damage-wear.
b) Check for loose bolts and for pitting corrosion
in seal faces – in case of corrosion repair is
required.
When assemble,renew damaged seal
element.
c) Contact a Framo Service Station.
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Symptom: Possible reason: Remedy: *)

Hydraulic oil leakage to
pump cofferdam.
(See also chapter 2.4)
General Drain the pump return side prior to dismantling.
Disconnect pump head/unit from pipe
stack/casing.
Pressurize pump unit return side at approx 4 bar
and check for leakage to cofferdam side.
Pressure test pump pipe stack / casing at max 7
bar on cofferdam side and check for leakage to
return side.

a) Leaking shaft seal a)Replace shaft seal (replaced seal to be

reconditioned if feasible)

b) Leaking seal element in b) Check sealing surface for possible damage –

flange connection. repair if damaged.
When assemble, renew damaged seal
element.
c)Crack/pinhole in piping
c) Contact a Framo Service Station.

*) Ref. instruction for maintenance and repair for actual pump.

Note!
Evaluate if changed parts as sleeves, mechanical seals etc. are possible to recondition.
Send these parts to a Framo Service Station and ask for an evaluation.

Reference to associated instructions

1000-0109-4: Interchange of pump control valve
1375-0027-4: Service manual for Speed Torque Controller (STC)