MER3D v1.0 - Manual

MARINE TRAINING SOFTWARE, SIMULATORS AND DIESEL ENGINE TESTERS
UNITEST
MEDIUM SPEED ENGINE
ROOM SIMULATOR MER3D
Version 2.01 13.03.2012
User’s Manual
2011, UNITEST
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Medium Speed Engine Room Simulator MER3D
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1. General description and application ............................................................................5
1.2. Desktop type console description: ................................................................................8
1.3. Hardware requirements: .............................................................................................9
1.4. Abbreviations ...............................................................................................................9
2. Installation .................................................................................................................................... 10
2.1. Hardware installation ................................................................................................ 10
2.2. Software Installation .................................................................................................. 11
3. Simulator description .................................................................................................................... 12

3.1. Simulation model ....................................................................................................... 12
3.2. User 3D interface....................................................................................................... 13
4. Engine Room Specification ......................................................................................................... 17

4.1. Main Engines .............................................................................................................17
4.2. Cooling system ...........................................................................................................22
4.3. Fuel system ................................................................................................................ 24
4.4. Lubricating oil system ................................................................................................ 28
4.5. Compressed air system ............................................................................................... 30
4.6. Power plant ...............................................................................................................31
4.7. Bilge system ...............................................................................................................34
4.8. Steering gear system .................................................................................................. 36
4.9. CO2 fire extinguishing system .................................................................................... 37
4.10. Water mist system .................................................................................................... 40
4.11. Sanitary water system .............................................................................................. 42
4.12. Refrigeration system ................................................................................................ 44
4.13. Sewage treatment plant ............................................................................................ 47
4.14. Air conditioning system ............................................................................................ 54
4.15. Reverse osmosis desalination system ........................................................................ 56
4.16. Hot water boiler ....................................................................................................... 58
5. Operating procedures .................................................................................................................... 61

5.1. Preparing to start Diesel Generator ...........................................................................61
5.2. Preparing to start auxiliary systems ...........................................................................62
5.3. Preparing ME systems ............................................................................................... 66
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5.4. Preparing to start Main Engines ................................................................................ 68

5.5. Fire fighting ...............................................................................................................70
5.6. Emergency generator start ......................................................................................... 71
5.7. Shore Supply ..............................................................................................................71
6. Software options description ........................................................................................................ 72

6.1. Engine room resources .............................................................................................. 72
6.2. Setup .......................................................................................................................... 73
6.3. Fault simulation ......................................................................................................... 74
6.4. Scenarios ................................................................................................................... 75
6.5. Event Log................................................................................................................... 79
7. Instructor station ........................................................................................................................... 80
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1. Introduction
1.1. General description and application
The UNITEST MER3D Engine Room Simulator has been based on typical solutions, being
presently used in medium-sized engine rooms (two four-stroke type main engines with
reduction gear and CPP - controllable pitch propeller).
This simulator is designated for training students of maritime academies as well as for
different types of marine vocational training centres. The simulator has universal features and
may be used both for training merchant and navy fleet crew.
The main purpose of the simulator is the practical preparation of the trainee for engine room
operation, and more particularly:
- familiarization with the basic engine room installation (compressed air system, fresh
and sea water cooling system, lubricating and fuel oil system, gear and CPP hydraulic
system);
- acknowledgment with main engines and auxiliary equipment starting procedure;
- propulsion system manoeuvring (main engines – reduction gear – CPP);
The simulator has been equipped with a desktop type realistic console that enables main
engines, gear and CPP operation and control. A general view of the console has been
presented on Fig. 1, 2 and 3.
Fig. 1 Simulator’s console with PC monitor view
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Fig. 2 Simulator’s console general view
Fig. 3 Simulator’s control units view
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Two versions of engine room simulator with medium-speed main engines are available:
- full version (console and software)

- software version (without console)
The console control panel in the software version only is presented on Fig. 4.
Fig. 4 Simulator’s console control panel view (software version)
The software allows for the simulation of opening/closing of basic valves and auxiliary
equipment operation in engine room installations. The software also generates the main
engine room’s sound. The installation diagrams with control panels are presented on Fig. 7 –
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The installation of the simulator’s software is simple, it is performed by the user and does not
require any manufacturer’s installation services.
Additionally, the simulator’s user also receives software for testing the functioning of the
console’s electronic system.
The software also enables to set up engine room resources and load or save setups.
The simulator software’s language version is English.
Instructor station software allows for:
- system set-up (liquid levels in the tanks and pressure setting)

- manoeuvring command
Instructor station is connected by phone with the trainee station.
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Software of instructor’s station (in multi-station version only) enables also the observation of
the following trainee’s station indications Fig. 1.6:
- systems alarm
- shaft revolution
- alarm log
Fig. 5 Instructor station software
This simulator has been developed in compliance with:
- STCW Code: Section A-1/12 and Section B-1/12.

- ISM Code: Section 6 and Section 8.
1.2. Desktop type console description:
The console contains:

- main engines and CPP gauges panel;
- telegraph panel;
- main engines control panel;
- propulsion system panel;
- systems’ alarm panel;
- phone;
- trackball;
- electronic devices (analogue/digital multi-channel system) with supply unit;
- control and operation software;
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Dimensions: length 800 mm; width 750 mm; 220 mm high;

Weight: ca. 25 kg
1.3. Hardware requirements:

PC – Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GB RAM, 100,0 GB HDD, Graphic card 500 MB, CD-ROM drive,
min. 17 “, multimedia colour monitor, PS/2 mouse input for trackball connection, Windows
XP.
1.4. Abbreviations
ME – Main engine
DG – Diesel generator
EM DG – Emergency diesel generator
LO – Lubricating oil
FW – Fresh water
SW – Sea water
HT – High temperature
LT – Low temperature
CPP – Controllable pitch propeller
AUX PUMP – Auxiliary pump
PRESS – Pressure
TEMP – Temperature
RPM – Revolution per minute
MSB – Main Switchboard
ESB – Emergency Switchboard
PMS – Power Management System
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2. Installation
Attention !
Please note that the hardware installation should be completed before the software
installation.
2.1. Hardware installation

The hardware installation requires the following steps to be completed:
 The computer has to be switched OFF.
 The hardware console has to be plugged into the power socket Fig. 2.1, but power switch
at the console should remain in the OFF position (the key is in a vertical position).
 The PS/2 socket at the console marked as MOUSE should be connected with the Mouse
PS/2 port at the computer. This operation can be omitted if the user prefers to use the
computer mouse instead of the trackball at the console.
 The Cannon type 9-pins socket at the console marked as RS232 should be connected with
the COM2 serial port at the computer. If COM2 is already used by another peripheral
device, any other serial port (COM1, COM3, COM4) can be used instead, however it will
be necessary to change certain software settings in order to establish the proper data
transmission between the console and the computer . Please remember that only the
delivered serial cables (or other serial cables with all pins connected) should be used.
 The power switch at the console can be switched ON (turn clockwise to the horizontal
position).
 The computer can be switched ON.
Fig. 6 Cables connection on rear panel
Generally, the power switch at the console should be rather switched on before the computer
is turned on. The computer should be rather switched off as first and the console as second
when the console is stopped being used. It is not necessary to switch on the console, if the
user does not intend to use a hardware console but only wants to use the computer.
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2.2. Software Installation
1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. Select “Run…” from the “Start” menu.
3. Type “[CD-ROM drive letter]:\setup.exe” (ex. d:\setup.exe).
4. Follow the instructions shown on the screen.
5. After the installation please run “Hardlock installation”.
6. Turn off the computer and insert the Hardlock Key
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3. Simulator description
3.1. Simulation model

The simulator is based on an engine room composed of two medium speed diesel ME and two
diesel engine generators.
The propulsion system includes two ME, driving through reduction gear the controllable pitch
propeller (CPP). Propeller’s revolutions and pitch are controlled simultaneously.
Main Engine
Diesel engine, four-stroke type with direct injection, non-reversible with turbo-charger.
Nominal power 1920 kW
Nominal RPM 900 rpm
Number of cylinders 6
Cylinder Bore/stroke 230/330 mm
ME is equipped with turning gear

ME is started with compressed air system
Diesel Generator Engine

Diesel engine, four stroke type, with direct injection, non-reversible, with turbo-charger.
Nominal RPM 1800 rpm
Number of cylinders 6 (V)
Engine is started with compressed air system
Emergency Generator Engine

Diesel engine, four stroke type, with direct injection, non-reversible.
Nominal RPM 1500 rpm
Number of cylinders 8 (V)
Cylinders’ cooling fresh water
Engine is started with electrical system or hydraulic system
The simulator is divided into the following modules:

- ME propulsion
- Fuel system
- Cooling system
- Lubricating system
- Compressed air system
- Power plant
- Bilge system
- Steering gear
- Fire fighting system
- Sanitary water system
- Sewage treatment plant
- Refrigerating plant
- AC plant
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- Reverse osmosis system

- Hot water boiler
3.2. User 3D interface

The simulator introduces 3D model of the Engine Room, based on the real equipment. In
order to create the impression of working in the real environment, it provides 3D sound which
can be listened on 2, 4 or more speakers.
3.2.1. System selection

The ship’s engine room comprises several functional systems. The MER3D includes System
selection menu for switching between them.
Fig. 7 System selection menu
The System selection menu can be shown by clicking on the ‘D’ button. In order to hide
menu, it is necessary to click the ‘D’ button again or press the right mouse button.
3.2.2. Diagram
The diagram provides possibility to zoom in the selected part of the engine room by moving
mouse cursor above the red box surrounding the part (the box will be flashing), and then by
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clicking the left mouse button. The diagram will be closed and selected part will be shown in
the 3D view.
Fig. 8 Diagram of Cooling System
3.2.3. Zooms
Zoom option allows navigation in 3D environment. Zoom of selected part of the engine room
equipment is available when yellow box highlight. By mouse clicking on that box view bring
closer to the selected object. To zoom out and go back to the Main View - click the right
mouse button.
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Fig. 9 Zooms
3.2.4. Operating on the valves

When the mouse cursor is over an active valve – the selected valve lights up.
In order to open / close the valve, please click the left mouse button on the valve lever. By
selecting question mark button, it is possible to read valve description and to check current
state of the valve (open / closed).
Fig. 10 Valve description
3.2.5. Operating on the switches

When the mouse cursor is over an active region of switch – the selected switch lights up.
In order to change switch position, please click the left mouse button on the position you want
to switch to.
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Fig. 11 Operating on the switch
3.2.6. Parts description

In order to get a short description about each of the engine room part, please check the
question mark button and then point the part by the mouse cursor.
Fig. 12 Part description
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4. Engine Room Specification
4.1. Main Engines
The Main Engines drive the controllable pitch propeller (CPP) through reduction gear.
The technical data for the ME simulated in MER3D is given below:
Diesel engine, four-stroke type with direct injection, non-reversible with two turbochargers.

Nominal RPM 900 rpm
Number of cylinders 6
Piston diameter/stroke 250/330 mm
Piston’s cooling and lubrication lubricating oil
Cylinders’ and turbochargers’ cooling fresh water
Turbochargers’ air cooling sea water
ME are equipped with turning gear
Engines started with compressed air system
ME is equipped with turning gear and is started with compressed air system.
The ME mimic diagrams, displays and controls have been divided into software windows and
consoles, each of which includes specific controls and gauges.
Fig. 13 Propulsion system - configuration
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Fig. 14 Main Engines – general view
Fig. 15 Main Engines – general view
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Fig. 16 Reduction gear with shaft generator
The propulsion system is equipped with three independent control stations:

- Control Room
- Bridge
- Local Control Station
Control Room and Bridge Control Stations allow to start and clutch Main Engines. Speed
control and propeller pitch is accomplished by a control lever. Switching control between the
Control Room and Bridge is done via push buttons according the agreement between the
control stations.
Clutch of second engine from Control Room can be performed only after having established
its speed. Trying to clutch second engine when engine speed difference is higher than 100
rpm, can damage the reduction gear. Engine speed synchronization in case of bridge control is
done automatically.
Local control station is an emergency control position and should be used only in case of
failure of the main control stations. Switching to the local control is done via a switch on the
local position. Setting this switch to position LOCAL causes the immediate disconnection of
Control Room Station and Bridge Control Station. During operations in emergency local
mode, the following principles are in effect::
- Main Engines can be started and stopped only from engines local control panels
- The change of the speed of engines can be carried out with push buttons on engines
local control panels
- Clutch of second engine from Control Room can be performed only after having
established its speed. Trying to clutch second engine when engine speed difference is
higher than 100 rpm, can damage the reduction gear.
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Fig. 17 Control Room station
Fig. 18 Bridge control station
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Fig. 19 Emergency local control station
Fig. 20 ME local control panel
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4.2. Cooling system
The cooling system is divided into 2 sub-system: sea water cooling system, fresh water
cooling system.
4.2.1. Sea water cooling system
The purpose of this system is to cool:

 Main Engines cooling water
 Aux Engines and aux equipment cooling water
The system consists of the following elements:

 1 side sea chest
 1 bottom sea chest
 2 ME sea water cooling pumps
 4 ME coolers
 2 Aux sea water cooling pumps
 2 Aux coolers
4.4.2. Fresh water cooling system
The purpose of the system is to cool:

 ME cylinders and turbochargers
 DG cylinders
 Reduction gear LO
 Aux equipment

 2 Aux FW cooling pumps
 1 Reduction gear LO cooler
 Aux FW expansion tank
 ME FW expansion tank
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Fig. 21 Cooling system – navigation diagram
Fig. 22 ME coolers
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Fig. 23 Aux coolers
ME contain suspended type fresh water pumps. The fresh water system is separate for each
engine. Each of the engines possesses its own cooler.
The required temperature on each engine’s outlet is kept by a thermostatic valve.
The filling of the water is effectuated by the gravity tanks.
In order to heat fresh water of the ME, an auxiliary fresh water pump and an electric heater
have been installed.
4.3. Fuel system
The fuel oil system’s purpose is to conduct the fuel from the bottom tanks, to the service tank
and then to the ME and DG.
Fuel system is divided into two subsystems: feed system and storage system.
The fuel feed system consists of:
 2 FO service tanks
 FO settling tank
 FO filters
 FO purifier
 FO transfer pump
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Fig. 24 Fuel feed system – navigation diagram
Main engines are equipped with active dual-fuel filters, which require periodic cleaning.
Simulation of filter cleaning is achieved by changing the position of the filter. The filters are
equipped with pollution indicators.
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Fig. 25 Active dual-fuel filters
The fuel storage system consists of the following elements:

 FO cargo transfer pump
 FO collector
 FO storage tanks
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Fig. 26 Fuel storage system – navigation diagram
Fig. 27 Fuel service tank
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Fig. 28 Fuel transfer collector
4.4. Lubricating oil system
The lubricating oil system main task is the storage and delivery of lubricating oil for the ME
and DG.
The lubricating oil system consists of the following elements:

 LO storage tank
 Dirty LO storage tank
 Clean LO transfer pump
 Dirty LO transfer pump
 ME LO purifier
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Fig. 29 Lubricating oil system – navigation diagram
Fig. 30 Lubricating oil system – valves in transfer system
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4.5. Compressed air system
The purpose of compressed air system is the storage and supply of air for:
 ME starting
 DG starting
 Control system
 Auxiliary purposes
The system consists of:

 2 air compressors
 2 air receivers
The air compressor can be operated in manual or automatic mode. In automatic mode
compressors start and stop according to priority:
 lead: start - 2.6 MPa, stop - 3.0 MPa
 follow: start - 2.4 MPa, stop - 2.8 MPa
The compressed air for engine start is delivered through pressure reducing valves. Air for
control and auxiliary purposes is conducted through pressure reducing valves.
Fig. 31 Compressed air system – navigation diagram
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Fig. 32 Starting air compressors
Fig. 33 Starting air receiver
4.6. Power plant

The electric power plant consists of two diesel generators, one shaft generator and one
emergency diesel generator. Shore supply is also simulated. Shore supply is connected
directly to Main Switchboard.
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One generator is used for the normal sea load (e.g. the shaft generator), leaving two available
to meet any unusually high loads or to provide security when maneuvering.
The diesel generators are supplied with diesel form service tanks by gravity. The diesel
generators are started with compressed air and are provided for continuous parallel operation.
The shaft generator can be operated only in fixed speed mode of Main Engines (FIXED
SPEED switch should be on).
The electric power plant consists of the following elements:
 2 Diesel Generators
 Shaft Generator
 Emergency Generator
 Main Switchboard
 Emergency Switchboard
Fig. 34 Diesel generator
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Fig. 35 Main Switchboard
Fig. 36 Main Switchboard – synchronizing panel
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Fig. 37 Emergency Generator
4.7. Bilge system
The bilge system consists of the following elements:

 Bilge fire pump
 Bilge pump
 Bilge water tank
 Oily water separator
 3 bilge wells
Each bilge has a well and the related alarm controlled by the bilge level.
The bilge water is collected in a separate tank and when the level in this tank reaches the
upper limit, it has to be pumped out to the oily water separator. This is necessary because
bilge water discharges must contain less than 15ppm of oil under the current IMO regulations.
The overboard discharge is sampled through an oil content meter. Prior to start-up and
shutdown the oily water separator must be flushed through with clean fresh water. This is
done automatically when the separator started and its operation is controlled by the level in
the bilge water tank.
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Fig. 38 Bilge system – navigation diagram
Fig. 39 Oily water separator
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4.8. Steering gear system
The steering gear is composed of one hydraulic rotary vane actuator mounted directly on the
rudder stock, served by two pump units delivering the necessary oil pressure for operating the
rudder.
The two pump units may be operated together or separately. Each pump unit will provide oil
with sufficient pressure to develop the specified rudder torque. In normal operation at sea,
only one pump unit is in operation while the other is acting as a stand-by unit. During
manoeuvre of the vessel, when the shortest possible steering time is required, it is possible to
run both pump units simultaneously and in such case the rudder rate will be doubled.
The pump units are equipped with solenoid valves, which are normally operated by means of
signals from the bridge steering controls.
The pump is submerged in the oil tank. The tank is divided into three chambers, one for each
pump unit and one for the integrated storage tank, with one low level alarm-switch in each of
the pump unit chambers.
Fig. 40 Steering gear - navigation diagram
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Fig. 41 Steering gear system
4.9. CO2 fire extinguishing system

The engine room is protected by the CO2 central system consists of 12 CO2 cylinders, each
containing 45 kg of CO2 gas. The system is pressure operated from the release cabinet located
in the fire control station.
CO2 Fire Extinguishing System consists of the following main parts:

 CO2 Room
 Fire Control Station
CO2 Fire Extinguishing System protects the following areas:

 Engine Room
 Emergency Generator
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Fig. 42 CO2 system - navigation diagram
Fig. 43 CO2 room
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Fig. 44 Fire control station (release cabinets)
Fig. 45 Release cabinet for engine room
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4.10. Water mist system

The water mist system is fixed fire fighting system. A high-pressure water mist system protect
high risk areas in engine room.
The water mist fire fighting system is supplied for automatic and manual operation.
The system covers the following objects in the engine room:

 Main Engines (4 nozzles)
 2 Diesel Generators (2 nozzles)
 FO purifiers (2 nozzles)
Each of the above 3 sections, having its own section valve and is therefore protected
individually.
System activation
The system is designed for automatic, remote and emergency activation.
Automatic operation is initiated by the vessels fire detection system. The water mist system
has built-in interface relays for incoming signals, from the fire detection system.
By remote activation the system is operated from the valve operation panel located in the
Engine Control Room.
Emergency operation
In case of error in the operation system, the section valves can be operated by opening the by-
pass valve located at each section valve, and the high-pressure pump can be started by
operation the pump start switch located on the front of the local control panel.
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Fig. 46 Water mist system - navigation diagram
Fig. 47 High pressure ump with control panel
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Fig. 48 Section valves
4.11. Sanitary water system
The task of sanitary water system is to provide fresh water for the crew and technical water
for the engine room. The system uses two independent hydrophores. Hydrophore no 1
provides fresh water for the crew. In the installation of hydrophore no 1 UV lamp is installed
and hot-water heaters with circulating pump. Hydrophore no 2 provides technical water for
the engine room.
Sanitary water system consists of the following elements:

 3 sanitary water tanks
 2 hydrophores
 2 hydrophore pumps
 2 hot water heaters
 Hot water circulation pumps
 UV lamp
The hydrophore installation functions automatically. An electrically - driven centrifugal pump

sucks water form tanks through a filter. The pump forces the water into the pressure vessel,
which is filled partly with water, partly with air. The differential pressure control, installed in
the upper part of the pressure vessel, cuts - off the electricity supply to A/C motor of the
pump when the pressure in the vessel is at high value (0.6 MPa). The current is connected
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again when the pressure in the vessel decreases to low value (0.3 MPa). The water level in the
pressure vessel should be related with pressure, it means that in the event the pressure is
about low value (0.3 MPa) (the moment of pump starting), the water level should be at
minimum (’MIN’ marked on right part of the vessel). In the event the pressure is about high
value (0.6 MPa) the water level should correspond to maximum (’MAX’ ). From the pressure
vessel /hydrophore/ water is conducted to the receivers.
Fig. 49 Sanitary water system - navigation diagram
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Fig. 50 Sanitary water system
4.12. Refrigeration system

The system is based on a refrigerating plant with four cold chambers:
 Meat/Fish – temp: –25 oC
 Vegetables – temp: +4 oC
 Dairy – temp: +4 oC
 Dry provision – temp: +10 oC
The chambers are serviced by two compressors. The refrigerant medium is freon R 404A.
1. Refrigerating compressors
2. Condensers
3. Cold chambers
4. Control panel
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Fig. 51 Refrigeration system - navigation diagram
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Fig. 52 Refrigeration system general view
Fig. 53 Compressors with condensers
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Fig. 54 Cold chambers general view
Fig. 55 Cold chamber
4.13. Sewage treatment plant

Sewage treatment plant is a vacuum type toilet system. The toilet system receives, treats and
discharges sewage waste. All waste water, both black water (toilets, urinals, hospital) and
grey water (galley, showers and sinks) can be treated in the plant. Sewage treatment plant
consists of vacuum collecting unit and biological sewage treatment plant unit.
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4.13.1. Vacuum collecting unit

The vacuum collecting unit has following functions:
 Vacuum generation for vacuum toilets
 Tank discharge operations
 Alarms, indications and connections to the engine monitoring system
The vacuum collecting unit consists of:

1. Sewage atmospheric tank
2. Ejector
3. Ejector pump
4. Pressure switch
5. Vacuum gauge
6. Discharge valve (motor valve)
7. High level switch
8. Low level switch
9. Shut-off valve
10. Control panel
Fig. 56 Vacuum collecting unit
Vacuum generation
Vacuum is generated by an ejector pump circulating water. Vacuum is generated only to the
vacuum piping and the sewage collecting tank itself is under atmospheric pressure.
The vacuum level is controlled by the vacuum switch, which is located on the manifold of the
vacuum piping. Vacuum switch is set to start pump at – 35 kPa and stop the pump at –60 kPa.
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Discharge operation
The ejector pump together with motor valve is used for discharging of collecting unit. The
discharge operation can be manually or automatically controlled. The automatic discharge
operation is either timer or level controlled. In level controlled discharging, process starts
when liquid level has reached the high level switch in the sewage tank and continues until
liquid level is below the low level switch. During timer-controlled discharging, process is
controlled by a timer. Timer-controlled discharging starts with work operation. After
discharging starts the pause time.
The discharging will stop, if sewage level in the tank reaches low level switch. If the sewage
level in the tank reaches the high level switch, the discharge starts immediately and stops as
soon as the high level switch has fallen to it’s down-position.
4.13.2. Biological sewage treatment plant unit

In biological sewage treatment plant biopopulation converts organic substances existing in
waste water to carbon dioxide and water without danger of methane gas production. The
biological sewage treatment plant has four chambers (two aeration chambers, a settling
chamber and a disinfection chamber). The biological aerobic process takes place in two
aeration chambers. In the settling chamber sludge is separated from waste water and in the
disinfection chamber discharged effluent is neutralized.
Fig. 57 Biological Sewage Treatment Plant
Biological sewage treatment process

All waste water is led to the aeration chamber I by gravity or vacuum. Bacterial growth is
stimulated by oxygen of air. Required air is produced by the air blower and led to aeration
chambers I and II via air distributors. The aerobic treatment process starts in the aeration
chamber I and continues in the aeration chamber II.
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An activated sludge is separated in the settling chamber by gravity and clarified water floats
to the disinfection chamber. The activated sludge is pumped back to the aeration chamber I by
and air driven ejector.
A chlorine based disinfection chemical is added by the dosing pump into the clarified water in
the disinfection chamber to meet IMO’s requirements regarding presence of coliform
bacterias in treated water. Treated water is pumped to sea or ashore by a discharge pump.
Disinfection can be also done by UV on special request.
A mineralized sludge from activation chambers I and II is pumped at given intervals to sea, to
on shore facilities or to the vessel’s sludge storing tank.
Fig. 58 Sewage treatment plant
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Fig. 59 Vacuum collecting unit
Fig. 60 Biological sewage treatment plant unit
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Fig. 61 Sewage treatment plant – sewage collector
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Fig. 62 Sewage treatment plant - navigation diagram
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4.14. Air conditioning system
The task of the air conditioning system is to provide air with appropriate parameters
(temperature and humidity) to the living quarters of the ship. The system uses two hot water
heaters (heater and reheater), air cooler and humidifier. Air conditioning system works under
PLC control, which allows to change system settings and parameters of air.
1. Air handling unit (AHU)

2. Refrigerating condensing unit
3. Steam valves block
4. Control panel
Fig. 63 Air conditioning system - navigation diagram
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Fig. 64 Air handling unit
Fig. 65 Refrigerating condensing unit
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Fig. 66 Steam valves block
Fig. 67 Control panel
4.15. Reverse osmosis desalination system
Reverse osmosis system is used to produce freshwater from seawater. Reversed osmosis
phenomenon is used for freshwater production, which occurs in the osmotic membranes under
high pressure. The system includes:
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 Feed pump
 Seawater strainer
 Prefilters
 High pressure pump
 Membrane/vessel assembiles
 Back pressure regulator
 Salinity probe with 3-way valve
 Cleaning tank
Fig. 68 Reverse osmosis system - navigation diagram
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Fig. 69 Reverse osmosis system
Fig. 70 Prefilters
4.16. Hot water boiler
The task of the boiler is to heat the water for heating purposes. The boiler is supplied with
fuel oil burner. Pressure gravity tank and the circulation pump are installed in the boiler.
Hot water boiler system is used to preheat:
 hot water for sanitary purposes
 air in the air conditioning system
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Fig. 71 Hot water boiler - navigation diagram
Fig. 72 Hot water boiler
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Fig. 73 Circulation pump
Fig. 74 Pressure gravity tank
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5. Operating procedures
Before starting operating procedure, please load setup DEAD (supply from shore).
It is possible an alternative implementation of the operating procedures with the use of the
emergency generator. For this purpose, first go to the point 5.6. Starting the emergency
generator.
5.1. Preparing to start Diesel Generator
Prepare cooling water system

(Cooling System)
1. Side sea chest valve before the filter should be OPEN
2. Side sea chest valve after the filter should be OPEN
3. Aux SW Pump No 1 suction valve should be OPEN
4. Aux SW Pump No 1 discharge valve should be OPEN
5. Aux SW Pump No 2 suction valve should be OPEN
6. Aux SW Pump No 2 discharge valve should be OPEN
7. Aux Cooler No 1 SW inlet valve should be OPEN
8. Aux Cooler No 1 SW outlet valve should be OPEN
9. Aux Cooler No 2 SW inlet valve should be OPEN
10. Aux Cooler No 2 SW outlet valve should be OPEN
11. Aux Coolers SW overboard valve should be OPEN
12. Aux FW Pump No 1 suction valve should be OPEN
13. Aux FW Pump No 1 discharge valve should be OPEN
14. Aux FW Pump No 2 suction valve should be OPEN
15. Aux FW Pump No 2 discharge valve should be OPEN
16. Aux Cooler No 1 FW inlet valve should be OPEN
17. Aux Cooler No 1 FW outlet valve should be OPEN
18. Aux Cooler No 2 FW inlet valve should be OPEN
19. Aux Cooler No 2 FW outlet valve should be OPEN
20. Aux FW Expansion Tank outlet valve should be OPEN
21. DG 1 cooling water inlet valve should be OPEN
22. DG 1 cooling water outlet valve should be OPEN
23. DG 2 cooling water inlet valve should be OPEN
24. DG 2 cooling water outlet valve should be OPEN
(Control Room)
25. Aux SW Cooling Pumps stand-by switch should be set to PUMP No 1 STAND-BY
26. Aux FW Cooling Pumps stand-by switch should be set to PUMP No 1 STAND-BY
Prepare compressed air system

(Compressed Air System)
1. Air Compressor No 1 discharge valve should be OPEN
2. Air Compressor No 2 discharge valve should be OPEN
3. Main Air Receiver refilling valve should be OPEN
4. Aux Air Receiver refilling valve should be OPEN
5. Air Compressor No 1 mode switch should be set to AUTO
6. Air Compressor No 2 mode switch should be set to AUTO
7. Aux Air Receiver drain valve should be OPEN
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8. Aux Air Receiver drain valve should be CLOSED

9. Main Air Receiver outlet valve to DG should be OPEN
10. Main Air Receiver outlet valve to receivers should be OPEN
11. Aux Air Receiver outlet valve to DG should be OPEN
12. Aux Air Receiver outlet valve to receivers should be OPEN
13. Main Air Receiver drain valve should be OPEN
14. Main Air Receiver drain valve should be CLOSED
15. DG1 compressed air inlet valve should be OPEN
16. DG2 compressed air inlet valve should be OPEN
Prepare fuel system

(Fuel System)
1. PS FO Service Tank outlet valve to DG 1 & Water Boiler should be OPEN
2. PS FO Service Tank outlet valve to DG 2 should be OPEN
3. SB FO Service Tank outlet valve to DG 1 & Water Boiler should be OPEN
4. SB FO Service Tank outlet valve to DG 2 should be OPEN
5. DG 1 FO inlet valve should be OPEN
6. DG 1 FO outlet valve should be OPEN
7. DG 2 FO inlet valve should be OPEN
8. DG 2 FO outlet valve should be OPEN
DG 1 local start
(Lubricating System)
1. Check oil level in DG1 LO Sump
(DG1 Local Control Panel)

2. DG 1 mode switch should be set to LOCAL
3. DG1 RESET button should be PRESSED for a few seconds
4. DG1 START button should be PRESSED for a few seconds
(Control Room)
1. DG 1 Standstill heating should be switched ON
2. Shore Connection switch should be set to OFF
3. DG 1 gen. breaker button should be PRESSED for a few seconds
5.2. Preparing to start auxiliary systems
Start hydrophore
(Sanitary Water System)
1. Fresh Water Tank No 1 outlet valve should be OPEN
2. Hydrophore Pump No 1 suction valve should be OPEN
3. Hydrophore Pump No 1 discharge valve should be OPEN
4. Hydrophore Pump No 2 suction valve should be OPEN
5. Hydrophore Pump No 2 discharge valve should be OPEN
6. Hydrophore No 1 inlet valve should be OPEN
7. Power Supply switch should be set to ON
8. Hydrophore Pump No 1 control switch should be set to ON
9. Wait until water level in Hydrophore No 1 reaches MIN value
10. Hydrophore Pump No 1 control switch should be set to OFF
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11. Hydrophore No 1 air inlet valve should be OPEN

12. Wait until pressure in Hydrophore No 1 reaches 0.3 MPa
13. Hydrophore Pump No 2 control switch should be set to AUTO
14. Hydrophore No 2 inlet valve should be OPEN
15. Hydrophore Pump No 2 control switch should be set to ON
16. Wait until water level in Hydrophore No 2 reaches MIN value
17. Hydrophore Pump No 2 control switch should be set to OFF
18. Hydrophore No 2 air inlet valve should be OPEN
19. Wait until pressure in Hydrophore No 2 reaches 0.3 MPa
20. Hydrophore Pump No 2 control switch should be set to AUTO
21. Hydrophore No 2 outlet valve should be OPEN
22. Hydrophore No 1 outlet valve should be OPEN
23. UV Lamp inlet valve should be OPEN
24. UV Lamp outlet valve should be OPEN
25. How Water Circulation Pump suction valve should be OPEN
26. How Water Circulation Pump discharge valve should be OPEN
27. Water Heater No 1 inlet valve should be OPEN
28. Water Heater No 1 inlet valve (from circulation pump) should be OPEN
29. Water Heater No 1 outlet valve should be OPEN
30. Water Heater No 1 heating water inlet valve should be OPEN
31. Water Heater No 1 heating water outlet valve should be OPEN
32. Water Heater No 2 inlet valve should be OPEN
33. Water Heater No 2 inlet valve (from circulation pump) should be OPEN
34. Water Heater No 2 outlet valve should be OPEN
35. Water Heater No 2 heating water inlet valve should be OPEN
36. Water Heater No 2 heating water outlet valve should be OPEN
37. Hot Water Circulation Pump switch should be set to ON
38. UV Lamp switch should be set to ON
Start hot water boiler

(Water boiler)
1. Check water level in Water Boiler Gravity Tank
2. Water Boiler Circulation Pump suction valve should be OPEN
3. Water Boiler Circulation Pump discharge valve should be OPEN
4. Water Boiler Burner FO inlet valve should be OPEN
(Water boiler – control panel)

5. Power Supply switch should be set to ON
6. RESET button should be PRESSED for a few seconds
7. Circulation Pump mode switch should be set to ON
8. Burner mode switch should be set to AUTO
Start oil water separator (OWS)

(Bilge System)
1. Bilge tank outlet to oily water separator valve should be OPEN
2. OWS water inlet valve should be OPEN
3. OWS overboard valve should be OPEN
(Oily Water Separator – Control Panel)

4. OWS Main switch should be switched ON
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5. OWS heater should be switched ON
Start air conditioning plant

(A/C Plant)
1. Cooling water inlet valve to condenser should be OPEN
2. Cooling water outlet valve from condenser should be OPEN
3. Condenser cooling water by-pass valve should be CLOSED
4. Water inlet valve to humidifier should be OPEN
5. Hot water inlet valve to heater should be OPEN
6. Hot water valve to reheater should be OPEN
7. Air recirculation should be set to position 25% open
8. Manual reset on compressors high press safety cut-out switch should be pressed
(Control Panel)
9. AHU main switch should be set to ON
10. Compressor main switch should be set to ON
11. Compressor should be set to automatic operation :
a) COMPR F1 button on PLC MENU should be pressed
b) AUTO F3 button on PLC MENU should be pressed
12. Air Handling Unit AHU should be switch On:
a) Main button on PLC MENU
b) AHU F2 button on PLC MENU should be pressed
c) START F1 button on PLC MENU should be pressed
Start refrigerating plant

(Refrigerating Plant)
1. Condenser No 1 cooling water inlet valve should be OPEN
2. Condenser No 1 cooling water outlet valve should be OPEN
3. Condenser No 1 vent valve should be OPEN
4. Condenser No 1 vent valve should be CLOSED
5. Refrigerating compressor No 1 discharge valve should be OPEN
6. Refrigerating compressor No 1 oil return valve should be OPEN
7. Dehydrator inlet valve should be OPEN
8. Dehydrator outlet valve should be OPEN
9. Dehydrator by-pass valve should be CLOSED
10. All valve before meat/fish chamber should be OPEN
11. All valve before vegetables chamber should be OPEN
12. All valve before dairy chamber should be OPEN
13. All valve before dry provision chamber should be OPEN
(Control Panel)
14. Main switch on refrigerating plant control panel should be OPEN
15. Compressor No 1 standstill heating switch should be set to ON
16. Compressor No 1 capacity control switch should be set to AUTO
17. Compressor No 1 switch should be set to ON
18. Manual reset on compressors high press safety cut-out switch should be pressed
19. Meat and fish chamber freezing fan switch should be set to ON
20. Vegetables chamber freezing fan switch should be set to ON
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21. Dairy chamber freezing fan switch should be set to ON

22. Dry provision chamber freezing fan switch should be set to ON
23. Refrigerating compressor No 1 suction valve should be slowly OPEN
24. Condenser No 1 refrigerant outlet valve should be OPEN
Start sewage treatment plant

(Sewage Tank)
1. Ejector pump inlet valve should be OPEN
2. Ejector inlet valve should be OPEN
3. Black water inlet valve to sewage tank valve should be OPEN
4. All black water outlet valves from system should be OPEN
5. Ejector pump outlet valve to sewage unit should be OPEN
(Sewage Tank Control Panel)

6. Main switch should be switched ON
7. Alarm confirmation button should be PRESSED for a few seconds
8. Ejector pump control switch should be set to position AUTO
(Biological Sewage Treatment Plant - Control Panel)

9. Main switch should be switched ON
(Cooling System)
10. Fire pump no 1 suction valve should be OPEN
11. Fire pump no 1 discharge valve should be OPEN
12. Fire pump no 1 should be switched ON
(Sewage Treatment Plant)

13. Disinfection chamber valve should be OPEN
14. Discharge pump inlet valve should be OPEN
15. Discharge pump outlet valve should be OPEN
16. Sewage overboard valve should be OPEN
17. Settling chamber air inlet valve should be OPEN
18. Aeration chamber 1 air inlet valve should be OPEN
19. Aeration chamber 2 air inlet valve should be OPEN
(Sewage Treatment Plant - Control Panel)

20. Blower control switch should be set to position AUTO
21. Discharge pump control switch should be set to position AUTO
22. Chlorination pump control switch should be set to position AUTO
Prepare reverse osmosis system

(Reverse Osmosis System)
1. Sea water inlet valve should be OPEN
2. 3-way inlet valve should be set to position - from SW Inlet (should connect feed pump
with sea water supply source)
3. Back Pressure Regulator should be OPEN (100% open)
4. 3-way outlet valve should be set to position - Overboard (from the Back Pressure
Regulator to the Overboard Connection)
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CAUTION: Failure to open all lines to and from the Sea Recovery System will result in
immediate damage to the Sea Recovery System at start up.
5. If the System is started for the first time or after aeration you have to:
a) Prefilter 1 vent valve should be OPEN
b) Prefilter 2 vent valve should be OPEN
c) Oil/Water separator vent valve should be OPEN
d) Feed Pump mode switch should be set to MANU
e) wait until water displaces all of the air
c) Feed Pump mode switch should be set to OFF
CAUTION: In the Manu position the Feed Pump is controlled independently of the High
Pressure Pump. In the Auto position the Feed Pump is started and stopped automatically
with the High Pressure.
1. RO system outlet valve should be OPEN

2. FW Tank No 1 should be OPEN
3. Feed Pump mode switch should be set to AUTO
4. START button should be PRESSED for a few seconds
5. When feed water flow will be proper about 40 l/min, slowly increase the pressure in
the system (after high pressure pump) by turning the Back Pressure Regulator until
pressure of 4.2 MPa is achieved.
6. Continue adjusting the Back Pressure Regulator Valve slowly until pressure reaches
5.2 to 5.6 MPa. Do not operate the system above 6 MPa.
7. The system running, properly interconnected and pressurized, may not produce
“Potable” Produced Water for up to 30 minutes after start.
Prepare water mist system

(Water Mist System)
1. Main Switch on high pressure pump panel should be set to ON
2. System automatic release switch in Control Room should be set to ON
5.3. Preparing ME systems
Start steering gear

(Steering Gear)
1. Pump unit no 1 control model switch should be set to position REMOTE CONTROL
2. Pump unit no 2 control model switch should be set to position REMOTE CONTROL
(Bridge)
3. START/RUN PUMP 1 button on Bridge Console should be PRESSED for a few
seconds
Start ME cooling
(Cooling system)
1. ME SW Pump No 1 suction valve should be OPEN
2. ME SW Pump No 1 discharge valve should be OPEN
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3. ME SW Pump No 2 suction valve should be OPEN

4. ME SW Pump No 2 discharge valve should be OPEN
(ME 1 coolers)
1. ME 1 Coolers SW inlet valve should be OPEN
2. ME 1 Coolers SW outlet valve should be OPEN
1. ME 1 Cooler No 1 SW inlet valve should be OPEN
2. ME 1 Cooler No 1 SW outlet valve should be OPEN
5. ME 1 Cooler No 1 FW inlet valve should be OPEN
6. ME 1 Cooler No 1 FW outlet valve should be OPEN
(ME 2 coolers)
3. ME 2 Coolers SW inlet valve should be OPEN
4. ME 2 Coolers SW outlet valve should be OPEN
(Cooling system)
17. ME SW overboard valve should be OPEN
18. ME Expansion Tank outlet valve should be OPEN
19. ME 1 cooling water inlet valve should be OPEN
20. ME 1 cooling water outlet valve should be OPEN
21. ME 2 cooling water inlet valve should be OPEN
22. ME 2 cooling water outlet valve should be OPEN
23. Reduction Gear LO cooler FW inlet valve should be OPEN
24. Reduction Gear LO cooler FW outlet valve should be OPEN
(Control Room)
1. ME SW Cooling Pump No 1 should be set to ON
2. ME FW Cooling Pumps stand-by switch should be set to PUMP No 2 STAND-BY
(Cooling system)
3. ME 1 Cooling Water Heater suction valve should be OPEN
4. ME 1 Cooling Water Heater discharge valve should be OPEN
5. ME 1 Cooling Water Heater should be set to ON
6. ME 1 Lubricating Oil Heater should be set to ON
7. ME 2 Cooling Water Heater suction valve should be OPEN
8. ME 2 Cooling Water Heater discharge valve should be OPEN
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9. ME 2 Cooling Water Heater should be set to ON

10. ME 2 Lubricating Oil Heater should be set to ON
Start ME lubricating
(Lubricating System)
1. Check oil level in ME 1 LO Sump
2. ME 1 prelubricating pump mode switch should be set to AUTO
3. Check oil level in ME 2 LO Sump
4. ME 2 prelubricating pump mode switch should be set to AUTO
(Control Room)
5. Reduction Gear LO St-by Pump mode switch should be set to AUTO
Prepare fuel system

(Fuel System)
1. PS FO Service Tank outlet valve to ME 1 should be OPEN
2. PS FO Service Tank outlet valve to ME 2 should be OPEN
3. SB FO Service Tank outlet valve to ME 1 should be OPEN
4. SB FO Service Tank outlet valve to ME 2 should be OPEN
5. ME 1 FO Filters inlet valves should be OPEN
6. ME 1 FO Filters outlet valve should be OPEN
7. ME 2 FO Filters inlet valves should be OPEN
8. ME 2 FO Filters outlet valve should be OPEN
9. ME 1 FO inlet valve should be OPEN
10. ME 1 FO outlet valve should be OPEN
11. ME 1 FO duplex filter inlet valve should be OPEN
12. ME 2 FO inlet valve should be OPEN
13. ME 2 FO outlet valve should be OPEN
14. ME 2 FO duplex filter inlet valve should be OPEN
Prepare compressed air system

(Compressed Air System)
1. Main Air Receiver drain valve should be OPEN
2. Main Air Receiver drain valve should be CLOSED
3. Aux Air Receiver drain valve should be OPEN
4. Aux Air Receiver drain valve should be CLOSED
5. Main Air Receiver outlet valve to ME 1 should be OPEN
6. Main Air Receiver outlet valve to ME 2 should be OPEN
7. Aux Air Receiver outlet valve to ME 1 should be OPEN
8. Aux Air Receiver outlet valve to ME 2 should be OPEN
9. ME 1 compressed air inlet valve should be OPEN
10. ME 1 compressed air inlet valve should be OPEN
5.4. Preparing to start Main Engines
Main Engines Preparation

(Main Engines)
1. ME 1 indicator valves should be OPEN
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2. ME 1 Turning Gear mode switch should be set to ON

3. ME 2 indicator valves should be OPEN
4. ME 2 Turning Gear mode switch should be set to ON
5. ME 1 indicator valves should be CLOSED
6. ME 1 Turning Gear mode switch should be set to OFF
7. ME 2 indicator valves should be CLOSED
8. ME 2 Turning Gear mode switch should be set to OFF
9. ME 1 control mode switch should be set to REMOTE
10. ME 1 RESET button should be PRESSED for a few seconds
11. ME 2 control mode switch should be set to REMOTE
12. ME 2 RESET button should be PRESSED for a few seconds
Main Engines start

(Control Room)
1. ME 1 START button should be PRESSED for a few seconds
2. ME 2 START button should be PRESSED for a few seconds
3. ME 1 Cooling Water Heater should be set to OFF
4. ME 1 Lubricating Oil Heater should be set to OFF
5. ME 2 Cooling Water Heater should be set to OFF
6. ME 2 Lubricating Oil Heater should be set to OFF
Main Engine No 1 clutch

(Control Room)
1. ME 1 CLUTCH button should be PRESSED for a few seconds
Main Engine No 2 clutch

(Control Room)
1. Adjust the engine speed of No 2, with a potentiometer RPM Control, the difference in
engine speed should not be greater than 100
2. ME 1 CLUTCH button should be PRESSED for a few seconds
FO purifier start
(Fuel system)
1. FO settling tank outlet valve should be OPEN
2. PS or SB FO service tank inlet valve from purifier should be OPEN
(FO Purifier)
1. Purifier feed pump suction valve should be OPEN
2. Heater inlet valve should be OPEN
3. Heater outlet valve should be OPEN
4. Purifier water supply shut-off valve should be OPEN
5. Purifier air supply shut-off valve should be OPEN
6. Sludge valve should be OPEN
7. Inlet regulating valve should be set to 50 % OPEN
8. Purifier main switch should be set to ON
9. Oil feed pump should be set to On
10. Heater button should be PRESSED for a few seconds
11. Separation button should be PRESSED for a few seconds
12. “-” button should be PRESSED for a few seconds
13. Separator should be set to On
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14. Wait for STANDBY info on LCD panel

15. Separation button should be PRESSED for a few seconds
Start Shaft Generator

(Control Room)
1. FIXED SPEED button on Shaft Generator field should be PRESSED for a few
seconds
2. Synchronization Mode switch should be set to SEMI AUTO
3. Synchronization Selector switch should be set to SG
4. AUTO SYNCHRONIZATION START should be PRESSED for a few seconds
5. Synchronization Selector switch should be set to DG 1
6. AUTO SYNCHRONIZATION STOP should be PRESSED for a few seconds
5.5. Fire fighting
CO2 fire extinguishing system engine room
In case of fire-operatin from release cabinet
1. Open the Engine Room Release Cabinet (A1) marked engine room on fire. The CO2
alarm will now sound in the protected space.
2. Be sure that all personnel are avacuated from the protected space.
3. Before operating the system, close all openings to the protected space, stop engines,
close quick-closing valves for fuel, stop fuel pumps and purifiers, shut down the
ventilation.
4. Pull down both ball valve handles (B).
5. Open the screw down valve (C) on one pilot cylinder.
6. The system is now operated.
7. The Main Valve (E1) will be open immediately, a time delay unit will delay the
operation of the CO2 cylinder top valves (D). After a pre-set time (60-90 sec.) the CO2
gas will be discharged into the engine room.
Emergency operation from CO2 room

In case of failure in the operation of the system from the release cabinet, the system can be
manually operated according to the following procedure:
1. Open the main valve (E1) for the engine room on fire.
2. Be sure that all personnel are evacuated from the protected space.
3. Before operating the system, close all openings to the protected space, stop engines,
close quick-closing valves for fuel, stop fuel pumps and purifiers, shut down the
ventilation.
4. Take the CO2 handles from handles bank.
5. Open one or two CO2 pressure operated cylinder top valves (D) in the CO2 bank by
putting the handle into the top of valve and pulling.
6. Open the booster valve (I) by putting the handle into the top of valve and pulling. All
the pressure operated CO2 cylinder top valves will now open automatically.
7. The system is now operated. The CO2 gas will be discharged into the engine room.
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Warning: CO2 gas suppresses oxygen

When the fire is out, ventilate the space thoroughly, and person re-entering the space should
wear breathing apparatus until it is certain that the oxygen content is normal.
Water mist fire extinguishing system engine room
Water mist system is activated automatically when it detects a fire, in one of the undefended
areas (main engines, diesel generators, fuel purifiers).
Manual activation of water mist system from Control Room

1. Remote activation button of proper area in Control Room Panel should be PRESSED
for a few seconds (High pressure pump will start automatically)
Manual activation of water mist system from Engine Room

1. START button on mist system local control panel should be PRESSED for a few
seconds
2. Proper manual activation valve should be open (main engines, diesel generators, fuel
purifiers)
5.6. Emergency generator start
Start with hydraulic starter

(Emergency Generator)
1. Emergency generator DO tank outlet valve should be OPEN
2. Emergency generator LO sump level should be checked
3. Emergency generator operation switch should be set to MANUAL
4. Hydraulic starter hand pump should be PRESSED until pressure is about 30 MPa
5. Starting lever should be PRESSED for a few seconds
Start with electric starter

1. Emergency generator DO tank outlet valve should be OPEN
2. Emergency generator operation switch should be set to MANUAL
3. Emergency generator START/STOP button should be PRESSED for a few seconds
Connect to ESB
1. Control of EG breaker and tie breaker to MSB switch should be set to MANUAL
2. Emergency generator breaker ON button should be PRESSED for a few seconds
Uwaga !!!
Podłączenie prądnicy do awaryjnej tablicy rozdzielczej nie jest możliwe jeżeli szyna główna
jest zasilana z lądu lub z głównych zespołów prądotwórczych
Warning!
Connecting emergency generator to the emergency switchboard is not possible if main
switchboard is powered from the shore or from the main diesel generators
5.7. Shore Supply

(Control Room)
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1. Shore supply switch should be set to ON
6. Software options description
6.1. Engine room resources

Resources option allows for the adjustment of the following liquid level in tanks and pressure
settlement.
This option is available from Options | Resources.
Fig. 75 Resources
The levels of resources are changed by moving the suitable Track Bar in Resources Dialogue
Box.
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Fig. 76 Resources levels
6.2. Setup
There are 7 standard setup options available in Low Speed Engine Room Simulator by
Options | Setup:
 Dead (cold engine room)

 Power Plant Ready (DG1 is in operation and connected to bus bur, all DG systems
ready)
 All Systems Ready (all auxiliary systems ready)
 ME Ready for Start (Main Engines and its systems ready for operation)
 ME Ready for Clutch (Main Engines and its systems ready for clutch)
 ME 1 Full Ahead (Main Engine no 1 at full ahead)
 ME 1&2 Full Ahead (Main Engine no 1 and 2 at full ahead)
It is also possible to save any state of engine room on hard drive. For this purpose there is an
option in Main Menu | File and Save Setup.
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Fig. 77 Setup loading Dialogue Box
6.3. Fault simulation

To open Fault Simulation window ‘Options / Fault simulation’ command should be
selected.
The Fault Simulation window contains a list of all available simulations and their status can
be monitored and changed. There are two possible states for each fault simulation:
a. ‘OFF’ - No fault i.e. default technical state.

b. ‘ON’ - Described fault is simulated.
The fault status will change when clicking at the Fault column of the selected simulation.
The ‘Scenario status’ in the ‘Fault Simulation’ window shows if the scenario is currently
running or not.
When the Fault Simulation window opens, it shows the current engine room fault status. All
currently active faults are also shown in the smaller window below the list. The fault status
changed at the list by clicking, does not change component status immediately. Only when the
OK button is pressed all the introduced changes become active. However, clicking at the
Cancel button will cancel all changes and close the Fault Simulation window.
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Fig. 78 Faults simulation window
6.4. Scenarios
A scenario is a chain of events that introduces or removes faults from the engine room
operation. Each scenario is described by the following properties:
 Fault name (selected from the given list).

 Fault delay (the delay m seconds between the prior event and the current one). The
scenario is stored as a file with (*.scm extension).
The scenario file can be used in the way specified below:
 The scenario can be opened using ‘File | Open scenario’ item from the main menu.
When opened; the scenario will run in the background introducing events stored in
scenario file. The ‘Open scenario’ item is disabled and ‘Close scenario’ item is
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enabled in the main menu, and in the ‘Fault simulation’ window Scenario status shows
‘Active’ state.
 The scenario can be closed using ‘File | Close scenario’ item from the main menu.
This means that the scenario event execution is stopped immediately even if not all
scenario events have been executed. The open scenario will close automatically when
the last event stored in the file is executed. All scenario events (fault simulation) that
are still active will remain in the simulator after scenario is closed. The present faults
status can be checked and edited when using ‘Options | Fault simulation’ option from
the main menu. The Fault Simulation window includes Reset All Faults button which
will remove all faults introduced during the scenario run, but only if the OK. button is
pressed.
Fig. 79 Open scenario
Please keep in mind that when you load or save the setup this does not include currently
present faults. Additionally when you load the setup all faults will be reset.
However, before a scenario file can be used it has to be created as a new file or edited as an
existing file. The procedure for the creation of a scenario file is described below.
Scenario Editor
The scenario editor will pop up when ‘Options | Scenario Editor’ - item from the main menu
is selected.
When invoked, the Edit scenario window opens and is empty as shown on the picture below.
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Fig. 80 Empty Scenario editor
The left part of the window includes the event editor, the right part includes the grid with the
complete list of the events belonging to the edited scenario. The event highlighted in yellow is
the current event i.e. event being currently edited. The buttons can be used for the events
manipulation in scenario file:
 “Add” adds the currently edited event to the end of the events list. Typically, this
button will be used when adding a new event.
 “Insert” inserts the currently edited event just before the highlighted position.
Typically, this button will be used when inserting a new event between the other
events.
 “Replace” writes over the currently edited event at the highlighted position. Typically,
this button will be used together with Read button when editing an existing event.
 “Read” reads the event being highlighted in the scenario into the event editor.
Typically, this button will be used together with Write when editing an existing event.
 “Delete” deletes the event currently highlighted in the scenario.
Fig. 81 Scenario editor with some scenario example
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The three buttons below the scenario grid are dedicated for the scenario file manipulation:
“Load”; loads the existing scenario file from disc. This will replace completely the scenario
being currently edited.
“Save As”: saves the scenario being currently edited in the scenario file.
“Clear”: clears the scenario being currently edited. This means that all events will be cleared.
Please keep in mind that when the Edit Scenario window closes, all edited scenarios will be
lost unless saved.
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6.5. Event Log

The Event Log window can be used to get an overview of the alarms (activated and removed)
and user activities. This window can be opened by mouse clicking on the View | Event log
item from the main menu.
Fig. 82 Event Log Window
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7. Instructor station
Instructor station software is a utility program designated for the instructor monitoring and
remote control over the students working with LER3D in the local area network. Instructor
software does not require any hardlock and should be installed separately from the installation
CD on the instructors computer only. The following options are available from the instructor
station:
 setups
 resources
 faults simulation
 scenario editor
Station enables also the observation of the following student’s station indications Fig. 80:
 systems alarm
 shaft revolution
 event log
Fig. 83 Instructor station software
To establish network connection with the students stations is necessary to set IP addresses of
all students consoles (Options/Configuration/Console IP address).
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Fig. 84 Consoles IP address
Instructor station is connected by phone with the trainee station.
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MARINE TRAINING SOFTWARE, SIMULATORS AND DIESEL ENGINE TESTERS

Version 2.01 13.03.2012

36 Jednorożca St. NIP 584-102-93-70 BANK:

3. Simulator description .................................................................................................................... 12

4. Engine Room Specification ......................................................................................................... 17

5. Operating procedures .................................................................................................................... 61

5.4. Preparing to start Main Engines ................................................................................ 68

6. Software options description ........................................................................................................ 72

7. Instructor station ........................................................................................................................... 80

1.1. General description and application

Fig. 1 Simulator’s console with PC monitor view

Fig. 2 Simulator’s console general view

Fig. 3 Simulator’s control units view

- full version (console and software)

Fig. 4 Simulator’s console control panel view (software version)

The simulator software’s language version is English.

Instructor station software allows for:

- system set-up (liquid levels in the tanks and pressure setting)

Instructor station is connected by phone with the trainee station.

Fig. 5 Instructor station software

This simulator has been developed in compliance with:

- STCW Code: Section A-1/12 and Section B-1/12.

1.2. Desktop type console description:

The console contains:

Dimensions: length 800 mm; width 750 mm; 220 mm high;

1.3. Hardware requirements:

2.1. Hardware installation

Fig. 6 Cables connection on rear panel

2.2. Software Installation

1. Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive.

3.1. Simulation model

ME is equipped with turning gear

Diesel Generator Engine

Emergency Generator Engine

The simulator is divided into the following modules:

- Reverse osmosis system

3.2. User 3D interface

3.2.1. System selection

Fig. 7 System selection menu

Fig. 8 Diagram of Cooling System

3.2.4. Operating on the valves

Fig. 10 Valve description

3.2.5. Operating on the switches

Fig. 11 Operating on the switch

3.2.6. Parts description

Fig. 12 Part description

4. Engine Room Specification

4.1. Main Engines

Nominal power 1920 kW

Fig. 13 Propulsion system - configuration

Fig. 14 Main Engines – general view

Fig. 15 Main Engines – general view

Fig. 16 Reduction gear with shaft generator

The propulsion system is equipped with three independent control stations:

Fig. 17 Control Room station

Fig. 18 Bridge control station

Fig. 19 Emergency local control station

Fig. 20 ME local control panel

4.2. Cooling system

4.2.1. Sea water cooling system

The purpose of this system is to cool:

The system consists of the following elements:

4.4.2. Fresh water cooling system