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LIST OF CONTENTS Illustrations 2.6.3a Auxiliary Boiler Fuel Oil Service System
ISSUE AND UPDATES 2.6.4a Incinerator Fuel Oil Service System
2.2.1a AQ18 Auxiliary Boiler
MACHINERY SYMBOLS AND COLOUR SCHEME 2.2.2a Boiler Control Panel
2.7 Fuel Oil and Diesel Oil Transfer Systems
2.2.3a Sootblowing
ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION SYMBOLS 2.7.1 Fuel Oil and Diesel Oil Bunkering and Transfer System
2.2.4a Low Pressure Steam System
2.7.2 Fuel Oil and Diesel Oil Purifying System
PRINCIPAL MACHINERY PARTICULARS 2.2.5a Exhaust Gas Boiler - Type AQ2
Illustrations
INTRODUCTION 2.3 Condensate and Feed Systems
2.7.1a Fuel Oil and Diesel Oil Bunkering and Transfer System
2.3.1 Condensate System
Part 1: Operational Overview 2.7.1b Fuel Oil Transfer Using the Diesel Oil Transfer Pump
2.3.2 Heating Drains Systems
2.7.1c Diesel Oil Transfer Using the Diesel Oil Transfer Pump
1.1 To Bring Vessel into Live Condition 2.3.3 Boiler Feed System
2.7.2a Fuel Oil and Diesel Oil Purifying System
Illustrations 2.7.2b Fuel Oil Control Panel EPC-400
1.2 To Prepare Main Plant for ‘In Port’ Condition
2.3.2a Heating Drains System
1.3 To Prepare Main Plant for Manoeuvring in Port 2.8 Lubricating Oil Systems
2.3.2b Heating Drains Bypassing the Atmospheric Condenser
1.4 To Change Main Plant from Manoeuvring to Full Away 2.3.3a Boiler Feed Water System 2 8.1 Main Engine Lubricating Oil System
2.8.2 Stern Tube Lubricating Oil System
15 To Prepare for UMS Operation 2.8.3 Lubricating Oil Purifying System
2.4 Sea Water Systems
1.6 To Change from UMS to Manned Operation 2.4 1 Main and Auxiliary Sea Water Systems 2.8.4 Lubricating Oil Filling and Transfer System
2.4.2 Sea Water Service System Illustrations
1.7 To Change Main Plant from Full Away to Manoeuvring Condition
2.4.3 Engine Room Ballast System
2.8.1a Main Engine Lubricating Oil System
1.8 To Secure Main Plant at Finished with Engines 2.4.4 Evaporator and Distilled Water Transfer and Distribution
2.8.2a Stern Tube Lubricating Oil System
1.9 To Secure Plant for Dry Dock Illustrations 2.8.3a Lubricating Oil Purifying System
2.4.1a Main and Auxiliary Sea Water Systems 2.8.3b Lubricating Oil Purifier Control Panel EPC-41
2.4.1b Backflushing a Central Cooler 2.8.4a Lubricating Oil Filling and Transfer System
Illustrations
2.4.2a Auxiliary Sea Water System
1.1a Location Plan of Engine Room - Top of Tank and Floor 2.9 Bilge Systems
2.4.3a Engine Room Ballast System
1.1b Location Plan of Engine Room - Upper and Lower Platforms 2.9.1 Engine Room Bilge System and Bilge Separator
2.4.4a Evaporator
2.4.4b Distilled Water Transfer and Distribution System 2.9.2 Ballast Pump Room Bilge and Bosun Store Chain Locker
Part 2: Main Engine and Auxiliary Systems Bilge System
2.5 Fresh Water Cooling Systems Illustrations
2.1 Main Engine and Propulsion Systems
2.5.1 Main Engine Jacket (HT) Fresh Water Cooling System
2.1.1 Main Engine Specification 2.9.1a Engine Room Bilge System
2.5.2 Central (LT) Fresh Water Cooling System
2.1.2 Main Engine Manoeuvring Control 2.9.2a Pump Room, Bosun’s Store, Chain Locker and Bow Thruster
2.1.3 Main Engine Safety System Illustrations Room Bilge System
Illustrations 2.5.1a High Temperature Fresh Water Cooling System
2.5.2a Central Fresh Water Cooling System 2.10 Air Systems
2.1.1a Main Engine Piston Cooling Flow Path 2.10.1 Starting Air System
2.1.1b Oil Mist Detector 2.10.2 Working Air System
2.6 Fuel Oil and Diesel Oil Service Systems
2.1.2a Main Engine Manoeuvring Control Panel 2.10.3 Control Air System
2.6.1 Main Engine Fuel Oil Service System
2.1.2b Indication Panels
2.6.2 Generator Engine Fuel Oil Service System Illustrations
2.1.3a Engine Safety System Panel
2.6.3 Auxiliary Boiler Fuel Oil Service System
2.10.1a Starting Air System
2.2 Boilers and Steam Systems 2.6.4 Incinerator Fuel Oil Service System
2.10.2a Working Air System
2.2.1 General Description Illustrations 2.10.3a Control Air System
2.2.2 Boiler Control System
2.6a Viscosity - Temperature Graph
2.2.3 Sootblowers
2.6.1a Main Engine Fuel Oil Service System
2.2.4 Low Pressure (6kg/cm2) Steam System
2.6.2a Generator Engine Fuel Oil Service System
2.2.5 Exhaust Gas Boiler
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The information and guidance contained herein is produced for the assistance of
certificated officers who by virtue of such certification are deemed competent
to operate the vessel to which such information and guidance refers. Any
conflict arising between the information and guidance provided herein and
the professional judgement of such competent officers must be immediately
resolved by reference to Maersk Technical Operations Office.
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DPS Differential Pressure Switch
DPT Differential Pressure Transmitter
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FS Flow Switch
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Locally Mounted IL Indication Lamps
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Instrument (2 letters) LAH Level Alarm High
LAL Level Alarm Low
Locally Mounted LI Level Indicator
XXX LIC Level Indicating Controller
Instrument (3 letters)
LS Level Switch
LT Level Transmitter
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PAH Pressure Alarm High
XXXX Instrument
PAL Pressure Alarm Low
PI Pressure Indicator
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XXX PIC Pressure Indicating Controller
of an instrument symbol
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HH indicate whether high (H), PIAH Pressure Indicator Alarm High
high-high (HH), low (L) PIAL Pressure Indicator Alarm Low
or low-low (LL) function
is involved PIAHL Pressure Indicator Alarm High Low
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C = Closed PT Pressure Transmitter
SAH Salinity Alarm High
TAH Temperature Alarm High
TAL Temperature Alarm Low
TI Temperature Indicator
TIC Temperature Indicating Controller
TIAH Temperature Indicator Alarm High
TIAL Temperature Indicator Alarm Low
TIAHL Temperature Indicator Alarm High Low
TS Temperature Switch
TT Temperature Transmitter
VAH Viscosity Alarm High
VAL Viscosity Alarm Low
VCA Vacuum Alarm
VCI Vacuum Indicator
VCT Vacuum Transmitter
VI Viscosity Indicator
VT Viscosity Transmitter
XS Auxillary Unspecified Switch
ZI Position Indicator
ZS Limit Switch
INTRODUCTION 1. Never continue to operate any machine or equipment which appears Part six deals with the ship’s internal communication systems.
to be potentially unsafe or dangerous and always report such a condition
immediately. The valves and fittings identifications used in this manual are the same as those
General used by the shipbuilder.
2. Make a point of testing all safety equipment and devices regularly. Always
Although the ship is supplied with shipbuilder’s plans and manufacturer’s
test safety trips before starting any equipment.
instruction books, there is no single handbook which gives guidance on Illustrations
operating complete systems as installed on board, as distinct from individual All illustrations are referred to in the text and are located either in the text when
3. Never ignore any unusual or suspicious circumstances, no matter how
items of machinery. sufficiently small or above the text on a separate page, so that both the text and
trivial. Small symptoms often appear before a major failure occurs.
illustration are accessible when the manual is laid face up.
The purpose of this manual is to fill some of the gaps and to provide the ship’s
4. Never underestimate the fire hazard of petroleum products, especially fuel
officers with additional information not otherwise available on board. It is When text concerning an illustration covers several pages the illustration is
oil vapour.
intended to be used in conjunction with the other plans and instruction books duplicated above each page of text.
already on board and in no way replaces or supersedes them.
5. Never start a machine remotely from the control room without checking
visually if the machine is able to operate satisfactorily. Where flows are detailed in an illustration these are shown in colour. A key of
Information pertinent to the operation of the Romø Mærsk has been carefully
all colours and line styles used in an illustration is provided on the illustration.
collated in relation to the systems of the vessel and is presented in two on board
In the design of equipment and machinery, devices are included to ensure that, Details of colour coding used in the illustrations are given in the illustration
volumes consisting of DECK OPERATING MANUAL and MACHINERY
as far as possible, in the event of a fault occurring, whether on the part of the colour scheme.
OPERATING MANUAL.
equipment or the operator, the equipment concerned will cease to function
The Deck Operating Manual and the Machinery Operating Manual are designed without danger to personnel or damage to the machine. If these safety devices Symbols given in the manual adhere to international standards and keys to the
to complement MARPOL 73/78, ISGOTT and Company Regulations. are neglected, the operation of any machine is potentially dangerous. symbols used throughout the manual are given on the symbols pages.
The vessel is constructed to comply with MARPOL 73/78. These regulations The contents of tanks in illustrations are given at 100% capacity.
Description
can be found in the Consolidated Edition, 1991 and in the Amendments dated
1992, 1994 and 1995. The concept of this Machinery Operating Manual is to provide information to
technically competent ship’s officers, unfamiliar to the vessel, in a form that is Notices
Officers should familiarise themselves with the contents of the International readily comprehensible and thereby aiding their understanding and knowledge
The following notices occur throughout this manual:
Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships of the specific vessel. Special attention is drawn to emergency procedures and
fire fighting systems.
WARNING
Particular attention is drawn to Appendix IV of MARPOL 73/78, the form of
The manual consists of a number of parts and sections which describe the Warnings are given to draw reader’s attention to operations where
Ballast Record Book. It is essential that a record of relevant ballast operations
systems and equipment fitted and their method of operation related to a DANGER TO LIFE OR LIMB MAY OCCUR.
are kept in the Ballast Record Book and duly signed by the officer in charge.
schematic diagram where applicable.
In many cases the best operating practice can only be learned by experience. CAUTION
Where the information in this manual is found to be inadequate or incorrect, The first part of the manual details the machinery commissioning procedures Cautions are given to draw reader’s attention to operations where
details should be sent to the Maersk Technical Operations Office so that required to bring the vessel into varying states of readiness, from bringing the DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT MAY OCCUR.
revisions may be made to manuals of other ships of the same class. vessel to a live condition through to securing plant for dry dock.
The second part details ship’s systems, providing a technical description, system Note: Notes are given to draw reader’s attention to points of interest or to
Safe Operation capacities and ratings, control and alarm settings and operating details. supply supplementary information.
The safety of the ship depends on the care and attention of all on board. Most
safety precautions are a matter of common sense and good housekeeping and Part three provides similar details for the vessel’s main machinery control
are detailed in the various manuals available on board. However, records system.
show that even experienced operators sometimes neglect safety precautions
through over-familiarity and the following basic rules must be remembered at Part four details the emergency fire fighting system incorporated on the vessel,
all times. providing information on their operation and system capacities.
Part five gives operational emergency procedures for the use of essential
machinery.
Illustrations
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Shut down the auxiliary boiler. Stop the last diesel generator. 2.13.3
Shut down the diesel generators until only one is Allow to cool naturally, drain if required for 2.2.1
2.12.1 maintenance OR put into a wet lay up condition.
in use. Set the emergency generator to manual.
Ensure all tanks are at the required levels to Establish lighting and ventilation and any other 2.13
give the vessel the necessary trim, draught and essential services.
Shut down the boiler feed pumps and condensate
stability for entering dry dock. 2.3
system. Isolate the distilled water tanks.
Isolate the sequential restart system. 2.13.5 The dry dock can now be emptied.
Illustrations
2.1.1a Main Engine Piston Cooling Flow Path
2.1 MAIN ENGINE AND PROPULSION SYSTEMS The main bearings consist of thick walled steel shells lined with white metal. inspection of the liners and pistons/piston rods through the scavenge ports.
The bottom shell can, by means of special tools, be rotated out and in. The roller guide housings, the lubricators, and the gallery brackets are bolted
2.1.1 MAIN ENGINE SPECIFICATION onto the cylinder frame units. A telescopic pipe is fitted for the supply of piston
The shells are kept in position by a bearing cap and are fixed by long elastic cooling oil and lubricating oil.
studs, with nuts tightened by hydraulic tools. The chain drive is integrated with
Main Engine the thrust bearing in the after end of the engine. A piston rod stuffing box is fitted for each cylinder unit at the bottom of the
Maker: Dalian - MAN B&W scavenge space. The stuffing box is provided with sealing rings for scavenge
Model: 5S50MC (Mark-6) air isolation and with oil scraper rings to prevent oil from entering the scavenge
Thrust Bearing
No. of sets: 1 air space and to stop any oil/sludge in the scavenge space from entering the
The thrust bearing is of the B&W-Michell type, and consists, primarily, of a engine sump.
Type: Two stroke, single-acting, direct reversible,
thrust collar on the crankshaft, bearing supports, and thrust pads of cast iron
crosshead diesel engine with one constant pressure
with white metal. The thrust shaft is an integrated part of the crankshaft. The cylinder liner is made of alloyed cast iron and is suspended in the cylinder
turbocharger and charge air coolers
frame, with a low-situated flange. The upper part of the liner is surrounded by
Number of cylinders: 5 The propeller thrust is transferred through the thrust collar, the thrust pads, a cooling jacket. The cylinder liner has scavenge ports and drilled holes for
Cylinder bore: 500mm and the bedplate, to the engine seating and then to the hull of the ship via the cylinder lubrication.
Stroke: 1,910mm chocking system.
Output (MCR): 7,150kW at 127 rpm Cylinder Cover
Specific fuel oil Turning Gear and Turning Wheel
The cylinder cover is of forged steel, made in one piece, and has bores for
consumption: 123.4g/bhp per hour The turning wheel has cylindrical teeth and is fitted to the thrust shaft. The cooling water. It has a central bore for the exhaust valve and bores for fuel
turning wheel is driven by a pinion on the terminal shaft of the turning gear, valves, safety valve, air start valve and indicator valve. The cylinder cover is
which is mounted on the bedplate. The turning gear is driven by an electric attached to the cylinder frame with studs and nuts tightened by a hydraulically
Turbocharger motor with built-in gear and chain drive with brake. The turning gear is tightened ring covering all the studs.
Maker: Jiang Jin ABB equipped with a blocking device that prevents the main engine from starting
No. of sets: 1 when the turning gear is engaged. Engagement and disengagement of the
Exhaust Valve and Valve Gear
turning gear is effected manually by an axial moment of the pinion.
Type: VTR 564D-32
The exhaust valve consists of a valve housing with gas channel, spindle guide,
and a valve spindle. The valve housing is water cooled and made of cast iron.
Frame Box
Auxiliary Blower Between the cylinder cover and the valve housing there is a bottom piece. The
The frame box is of welded design, and is divided into sections. On the exhaust bottom piece is made of steel with a hardened face for the spindle seat, and is
Maker: Jinzhou side, crankcase relief valves are provided for each cylinder while, on the water cooled on its outer surface. The valve spindle is made of heat resistant
No. of sets: 2 camshaft side, it is provided with a large hinged door for each cylinder. steel and is provided with a small vane wheel on which the exhaust gas
Model: JC53B-50 acts during operation, thus making the spindle rotate slightly. Valve rotation
Capacity: 1.45/2.79m3/second The crosshead guides are attached to the frame box. reduces the risk of local overheating and helps to prevent heavy deposits on
Motor maker: NSDK the valve seating faces.
A slotted pipe for collecting part of the cooling oil outlet from the piston for
Motor type: NTIKK, 3,530 rpm, 35kW visual control is bolted in the frame box. The stay bolts, which are tightened The hydraulic system consists of an actuator, activated by a cam on the
hydraulically, connect the bedplate, frame box and cylinder frame to form a camshaft, a high-pressure pipe, and an oil cylinder for the exhaust valve
unit. To prevent transverse oscillations, each stay bolt is braced. spindle, mounted on top of the valve housing. The hydraulic system opens
Description
the exhaust valve, while the closing of the exhaust valve is carried out via the
Bedplate and Main Bearing spring air acting on the underside of the closing piston; the closing action is
Cylinder Frame, Cylinder Liner and Stuffing Box
The bedplate is divided into sections and it consists of welded, longitudinal damped by means of an oil cushion on top of the spindle.
The cylinder frame units are of cast iron and are mutually assembled with
girders and welded cross girders with cast steel bearing supports. Long elastic
bolts. At the chain drive the cylinder frame is also bolted to the upper part of Air sealing of the exhaust valve spindle guide is provided.
holding down bolts tightened by hydraulic tools are used to fit the bedplate to
the chain wheel frame.
the engine seating on resin chocks.
The cylinder frame together with the cylinder liners form the cooling water
The oil pan, which is made of steel plate and is integrated in the bedplate,
space. The scavenge air space is located below the cylinder block and above
collects the return oil from the forced lubricating and cooling oil system. It is
the crankcase. On the camshaft side of the engine, the cylinder frame units
provided with drains with gratings.
are provided with access covers for cleaning the scavenge air space and for
Fuel Oil Supply System (Section 2.6.1) Operation of the Main Engine Slow-Turning the Engine
The fuel oil is led from the main inlet pipe through branches to the fuel Preparations for Starting This must be carried out to prevent damage caused by fluid in any of the
injection pump of each cylinder. In order to keep the fuel oil inlet pressure cylinders. Before beginning the slow-turning, obtain permission from the
to fuel injection pump constant, regardless of the fuel oil consumption during Air Systems bridge.
engine running, a spring loaded overflow valve is provided in an engine fuel a) Drain water, if any, from the starting air system.
bypass line. Note: Always carry out the slow-turning operation at the latest possible
b) Drain water, if any, from the control air system at the moment and, under all circumstances, within the last 30 minutes before
The fuel oil is heated to the temperature required to achieve the optimum receivers. starting.
atomising viscosity. However, prior to prolonged shut down, and after starting
up from cold, the engine will be run on diesel oil in order that the high pressure c) Pressurise the air systems.
lines between the fuel injection pumps and fuel injectors do not become Slow-Turn with Special Slow-Turning Device
clogged with cold fuel oil. d) Check the pressures and ensure that the pressures are correct. a) Disengage the turning gear.
Cooling Water System (Section 2.5.1)
e) Ensure that spring air is available to the pneumatic exhaust b) Check that it is locked in the OUT position.
The engine is fresh water cooled, supplied by HT jacket cooling water pumps.
valves.
The fresh water is led from the cylinder frame of each cylinder to the cylinder c) Check that the indicator lamp for TURNING GEAR ENGAGED
cover and through the exhaust valve up to a main outlet pipe through which extinguishes.
it is carried back to the HT cooling water pumps via the fresh water generator Note: Air pressure must be applied before the camshaft lubricating oil pump
if in line and then via a three-way control valve either to the HT pumps or to is started. This is to prevent the exhaust valves from opening too much.
d) Lift the locking plate of the main starting valve to the SERVICE
the central cooler. position.
f) Engage the lifting/rotation check rod mounted on each exhaust
The cooling water is also led to the turbocharger from the main inlet pipe. valve and check that the exhaust valves are closed. These should
e) Check the indicator lamp.
be disengaged when lift/rotation is confirmed when the engine
The inlet pipes to the cylinders are provided with shut-off valves. The outlet is running.
The locking plate must remain in the upper position during running.
pipes are provided with shut-off valves, a pocket for a thermometer, and a
deaeration cock. Lubricating Oil Systems The locking plate must remain in the lower position during repairs.
The deaeration pipe is fitted to the outlet manifold and led to the fresh water Start the lubricating oil pumps for the engine and camshaft.
f) Open the indicator valves.
expansion tank.
a) Check the oil pressures.
g) Press the MANUAL SLOW-TURNING pushbutton and then
The fresh water pipes are covered with phosphatic film, ‘Parkerising’ instead move the regulating handle to the START position until the
of galvanising in order to avoid reaction with corrosion inhibitors. b) Check the oil flow through the sight-glasses, for piston cooling
oil. engine has turned over 1.5 complete revolutions.
Starting Air System (Section 2.10.1) c) Check that the cylinder lubricators are filled with the correct h) Allow the engine to turn over and check to see if fluid flows out
type of oil. of any of the indicator valves.
The starting air system contains a main starting valve, a non-return valve, a i) Check that the individual air cylinders reverse the displaceable
bursting disc for the branch pipe to each cylinder, a starting air distributor, and d) Operate the cylinder lubricators manually.
rollers for each fuel pump to the outer position.
a starting valve on each cylinder.
e) Check that oil is emitted.
j) When the engine has moved 1.5 revolutions move the regulating
The main starting valve is connected to the manoeuvring system, which handle to the STOP position.
controls the start of the engine. Cooling Water Systems
k) Close the indicator valves.
The starting air distributor regulates the supply of pilot control air to the starting Note: The engine must not be started if the jacket cooling water temperature
valves so that these supply the engine cylinders with starting air in the correct is below 20°C.
firing order. The starting air distributor has one set of starting cams for ‘Ahead’
and one set for ‘Astern’, as well as one control valve for each cylinder. a) Start the cooling water pumps and check the pressures.
Slow-Turn with Turning Gear c) Switch over to control at the engine side control console. In the engine control room or at the engine side local control station the stop,
a) Open the indicator valves. start and speed setting orders are given manually by moving the regulating
See description of the procedure Emergency Operation (Section 5.2). handle, corresponding to the order from the bridge.
b) Start the turning gear.
d) Turn the regulating handwheel to increase the fuel pump index,
Checks During Starting
c) Turn the engine at least one full revolution with the turning gear and check that all the fuel pumps follow to the ‘FUEL SUPPLY’
position. Make the following checks immediately after starting:
in the ahead direction.
• Direction of Rotation. Ensure that the direction of propeller
d) Check to see if fluid flows out of any of the indicator valves. e) With the regulating handwheel back in the STOP position, rotation corresponds to the telegraph order.
check that all the fuel pumps show zero-index.
• Exhaust Valves. See that all exhaust valves are operating
e) Repeat the previous points in the opposite direction of correctly. Disengage the lifting/rotation indicators after
rotation. f) Switch back to NORMAL (REMOTE) control.
checking that they are functioning correctly.
f) Close the indicator valves. g) Open the shut-off valve for the starting air distributor. • Turbocharger. Ensure that the turbocharger is running and that
the shaft driven pumps have picked up suction.
g) Disengage the turning gear. h) Check that the ‘Starting Air Distributor Blocked’ indicator lamp
• Circulating Oil. Check that the pressure and discharge are in
h) Check that it is locked in the OUT position. is extinguished.
order
Miscellaneous
i) Check that the indicator lamp for ‘Turning Gear Engaged’ • Cylinders. Check that all cylinders are firing.
a) Lubricate the bearings and rod connections in the regulating
extinguishes and the indicator lamp ‘Turning Gear Disengaged’ • Starting Valves on Cylinder Covers. Feel over the pipes. A hot
gear, etc., every 4,000 hours.
is illuminated. pipe indicates a leaking starting valve.
b) Switch on the electrical equipment in the control console. • Pressures and Temperatures. Ensure that all pressures and
j) Lift the locking plate of the main starting valve to the SERVICE
temperatures are normal for the engine speed. In particular,
position.
c) Set the switch for the auxiliary blowers in the AUTO position. the circulating oil (bearing lubrication and piston cooling),
camshaft lubricating oil, fuel oil, cooling water, scavenge air,
k) Check the indicator lamp to ensure that the starting air distributor
d) The blowers will start at intervals of 6 seconds. and control and safety air.
is not blocked.
• Cylinder Lubricators. Make sure that the lubricators are working
The engine is now ready to start. with an even ‘drop height’ level in all the sight glasses.
l) The locking plate must remain in the upper position during
running. • Check the oil level in the cylinder oil service tank.
Starting-Up Procedure
m) The locking plate must remain in the lower position during
Starting Procedure for Loading the Engine
repairs.
CAUTION
If there are no restrictions such as running in after repairs, proceed to increase
Fuel Oil System If the engine has been out of service for some time, starting-up is usually
the load on the engine.
performed as a quay-trial. Prior to this, it must be ascertained that:
a) The fuel oil system feeds the generator engines, therefore the FO
supply and circulating pumps should already be in operation. 1. The harbour authorities permit quay-trial. The cooling water should be preheated, but if the temperature is below 50°C
2. The moorings are sufficient. allow the temperature to reach this point before increasing load.
b) Check the fuel pressures and temperatures.
3. A watch is kept on the bridge. Increase the load gradually to maximum speed over a period of 30 minutes.
Checking the Fuel Regulating Gear The following modes of starting are available:
a) Close the shut-off valve for the starting air distributor to prevent • Remote control from engine control room
the engine from turning.
• Remote control from bridge
b) Check that the ‘Starting Air Distributor Blocked’ indicator lamp • Local (emergency) control
is illuminated.
Checks During Loading Fuel Change Over Operations after Arrival in Port
Feel-Over Sequence The engine is equipped with non-cooled, ‘all-symmetrical’, lightweight
fuel valves with built-in fuel circulation. This automatic circulation of the When the FINISHED WITH ENGINES’ order is received in the control
If the condition of the machinery is uncertain (e.g. after repairs or alterations), room:
preheated fuel (through the high-pressure pipes and the fuel valves) during
the ‘feel-over sequence’ should always be followed, i.e:
engine standstill, is the background for recommending constant operation on
1. After 15-30 minutes’ running on ‘Slow’. heavy fuel. a) Switch over to control room control.
Changeover should be carried out one hour before the first manoeuvres are n) Wait a minimum of 15 minutes after stopping the engine, then
Running-In
expected. if necessary stop the lubricating oil pumps if maintenance work
For a new engine, or after repair or renewal of the large bearings, renewal or is to be carried out on the engine, otherwise the pumps may be
reconditioning of cylinder liners and piston rings, allowance must be made for Start an additional generator engine to ensure sufficient power reserve for the left on.
a running-in period. manoeuvre.
The main engine and generator engines are supplied by the same FO supply
Regarding bearings: increase the load slowly, and apply the feel-over sequence, Drain off any condensed water from the starting air and control air systems just and circulating pumps, therefore the FO preparation pumps must remain in
see Checks During Loading. before the manoeuvre. operation while the main engine is shut down.
Use the steam heated preheater for preheating of the engine. • Operation with a temporary shortage of air during extreme Indications of a Fire
variations in engine loading and when the charge air pressure
Switch off other equipment which need not operate during engine standstill. dependent fuel limiter in the governor is set too high • Sounding of the respective temperature alarms
• Fouling of the air intake filters and diffuser on the air side of the Fire Fighting Measures
Keep clear of spaces below loaded cranes.
turbocharger
The safety of shipboard personnel should be paramount whenever dealing with
The opening of cocks may cause discharge of hot liquids or gases. • Fouling of the exhaust gas economiser, the air cooler and of the fires anywhere aboard ship.
scavenge ports
The dismantling of parts may cause the release of springs. • Inform the bridge of the situation
Causes of blow-by of combustion products:
• Reduce engine power
The removal of fuel valves or other valves in the cylinder cover may
• Worn, sticking or broken piston rings
cause oil to run onto the piston crown. If the piston is hot an explosion • Cut out the fuel injection pump of the cylinder concerned
may blow out the valve. • Individual cylinder lubricating quills are not working
• Increase lubrication to the respective cylinder
• Damage to the running surface of the cylinder liners
When testing fuel valves do not touch the spray holes as the jets may • If the fire is serious, stop the engine and put the scavenge air
pierce the skin. • Excessive liner wear or abnormal wear such as clover-leafing box fire extinguishing equipment into operation. This is a water
which can also result in ring collapse and loss of piston ring to spray system with individual cylinder unit supply cocks; the
Beware of high pressure oil leaks when using hydraulic equipment, wear liner seal main extinguishing water supply valve is located on the aft,
protective clothing. port side of the engine at just above head height when at engine
If one or more of these operating conditions prevail, residues, mainly consisting room floor level.
Arrange indicator cocks with pressure relief holes directed away from of incompletely burned fuel and cylinder lubricating oil, will accumulate at the
personnel. Wear goggles when taking indicator cards. following points: Note: Be aware of possible thermal shock and loss of extinguishing medium
• Between piston rings and piston ring grooves through the exhaust. Do not open the scavenge air box or crankcase before
Do not weld in the engine room if the crankcase is opened before the the site of the fire has cooled down to under 100°C. When opening, keep
running gear is fully cooled. • On the piston skirts clear of possible fresh spurts of flame.
• In the scavenge ports
Turning gear must be engaged before working on or inside the engine A fire should have died down about 5 to 15 minutes after the fuel has been
• On the bottom of the cylinder jacket
as the wake from other ships in port or waves at sea may cause the shut off to the affected cylinder or cylinders. This can be verified by checking
propeller to turn. Also isolate the starting air supply. the exhaust gas temperatures and the temperatures of the doors to the scavenge
Causes of the Fires space. Afterwards the engine must be stopped whenever possible and the cause
Use gloves when removing O-rings and other rubber/plastic based The blow-by of hot combustion gases and sparks, which have bypassed the of the fire established.
sealing materials which have been subjected to abnormally high working piston rings between piston and cylinder liner running surface, enter the space
temperatures as they may have a caustic effect. on the piston underside and any residues present can ignite. Checks to be made should include:
• Cylinder liner running surface, piston and piston rings, air flaps
Fouling and Fires in the Scavenge Air Spaces If there is afterburning of fuel in the cylinder, due to late injection or poor in the receiver (to be replaced if necessary), possible leakages,
fuel atomisation, the cylinder pressure when the scavenge ports are uncovered piston rod gland, fuel injection nozzles.
The principal cause of fouling is blow-by of combustion products between may be higher than the scavenge air pressure and hot combustion gases may
• After a careful check and, if necessary, a repair, the engine
piston and cylinder into the scavenge air spaces. The fouling will be greater if enter the scavenge space. A defective piston rod gland may allow oil from the
can be put back on load with cut-in fuel injection pump(s) and
there is incomplete combustion of the fuel injected. crankcase to enter the scavenge space; the piston rod gland drains should be
cylinder lubrication returned to normal.
checked frequently for signs of crankcase system oil as this indicates defective
Causes of poor combustion: gland sealing rings. • Should a stoppage of the engine not be feasible and the fire
has died down, the fuel injection pump can again be cut in,
• The fuel injectors are not working correctly the load increased slowly and the cylinder lubrication brought
• The fuel is at too low a temperature back again to the normal output. Avoid running for hours with
considerably increased cylinder lubrication.
• Poorly adjusted injection pump timing
Before retightening, normal temperature of all engine parts must be re- For these reasons, it is very important to: • Stop the lubricating oil pump.
established.
1. Purify the lubricating oil correctly. • Open all doors on the side of the crankcase.
2. Make frequent control analysis. • Shut off the starting air, and engage the turning gear.
Ignition in the Crank Case
3. Ensure that the filter gauze is always intact. • Locate the ‘hot spot’.
Cause
• Feel over, by hand or with a ‘thermo-feel’, all the sliding
When the engine is running, the atmosphere in the crankcase contains the Due to the high frictional speed of the thrust bearing, special care has been
surfaces (bearings thrust bearing, piston rods, stuffing boxes,
same types of gas (N2 - O2 - CO2 ) in the same proportions as the ambient air, taken to ensure the oil supply to this bearing.
crossheads, telescopic pipes, chains, vibration dampers, moment
however, there is also a large number of coarse oil droplets present. compensators, etc..).
Monitoring equipment is arranged to give an alarm in cases of low circulating
If abnormal friction occurs between the sliding surfaces, or heat is otherwise oil pressure and/or high temperature of thrust bearing segments. Keep this • Look for squeezed-out bearing metal, and discolouration caused
transmitted to the crankcase (for instance from a scavenge air fire via the equipment in effective operating condition. by heat (blistered paint, burnt oil, oxidised steel).
piston rod/stuffing box) or, for some engine types, through the hot uncooled • Keep any bearing metal found at bottom of oil tray for later
intermediate bottom, hot spots on the heated surfaces can occur. Feel over moving parts (by hand or with a ‘thermo-feel’) at suitable intervals analysing.
(15-30 minutes) after starting and again at full load.
If in doubt, stop and feel over. • Prevent further hot spots by preferably making a permanent
The hot spots will cause the oil falling on them to evaporate. When the oil
repair.
vapour condenses again, countless minute droplets are formed which are
suspended in the air. This appears as milky-white oil mist, which is able to Oil Mist in the Crankcase • Ensure that the respective sliding surfaces are in good
feed and propagate a flame if ignition occurs. condition.
In order to ensure a reliable, and quick warning of oil mist formation in the
crankcase, constant monitoring is obtained with an oil mist detector, which • Take special care to check that the circulating oil supply is in
The ignition can be caused by the same hot spot which caused the oil mist. order.
If a large amount of oil mist has developed before ignition, the burning can successively samples air from each crankcase compartment.
cause a rapid and large rise of pressure in the crankcase (explosion), which • Start the circulating oil pump and turn the engine by means of
forces a momentary opening of the crankcase relief valves.This is the primary The detector will give an alarm and a slowdown command at a mist the turning gear.
crankcase explosion. This primary explosion may be mild or severe depending concentration which is only a fraction of the lower explosion limit (LEL), in
order to gain time to stop the engine before ignition of the oil mist can take • Check the oil flow from all bearings, spray pipes and spray
upon the amount of mist actually present. A primary explosion can result in nozzles in the crankcase, chaincase and thrust bearing.
a much more severe secondary explosion. This is because additional oil mist place.
may be generated by the effects of the primary explosion shock wave and the • Check for possible leakages from pistons or piston rods.
vacuum which follows the primary can result in a fresh air charge being drawn Measures to be Taken when an Oil Mist Detector Alarm has Occurred • Start the engine. After: 5 minutes, 30 minutes, one hour and
into the crankcase. then when full load is reached carry out the following:
• Do not stand near crankcase doors, or relief valves, corridors or
near doors to the engine room casing. Stop and feel over
WARNING
• Reduce speed to slowdown level, if not already carried out Look for oil mist
The effects of a secondary crankcase explosion, or a severe primary
explosion, result in damage in the engine room and serious injury or automatically.
Especially feel over (by hand or with a ‘thermo-feel’) the sliding surfaces,
death to personnel in the engine room. • Ask the bridge for permission to stop. which caused the overheating.
• When the engine STOP order is received, stop the engine. • There is a possibility that the oil mist is due to ‘atomisation’ of
Note: Similar explosions can also occur in the chain casing and scavenge
air box. • Switch-off the auxiliary blowers. the circulating oil, caused by a jet of air/gas, e.g. by combination
of the following:
• Open the stores hatch.
Every precaution should therefore be taken to: Stuffing box leakages (not air tight).
• Leave the engine room.
1. Avoid ‘hot spots’ Blow-by through a cracked piston crown or piston rod (with
• Lock the casing doors and keep away from them. direct connection to crankcase via the cooling oil outlet pipe).
2. Detect the oil mist in time
• Prepare the fire-fighting equipment.
An oil mist can also develop as a result of heat from a scavenge fire being
Hot Spots in the Crankcase • Do not open the crankcase until at least 20 minutes after
transmitted down the piston rod or via the stuffing box. Hot air jets or flames
stopping the engine.
Well-maintained bearings only overheat if the oil supply fails, or if the bearing could also have passed through the stuffing box into the crankcase.
journal surfaces become too rough (due to the lubricating oil becoming • When opening up the crankcase, keep clear of possible spurts of
corrosive, or being polluted by abrasive particles). flame. Do not use naked lights and do not smoke.
Alarms
Channel Switches
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Magnetic Pen
Testing
Oil Mist Status LED No CPU
Power Setting
Alarm level
Setting Indicator LEDs Alarm Selection Switch
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
To display a function, place
Magnet Pen FLAT over specified circle
Fuses FS1 and FS2
Function Circle FAULT DIRECTORY
Channel level reading (%) Channel number Channel Reading Fault condition Action required
1.12 F1 Cable fault Check/repair relevant cable
Pre-set alarm level (mgm/litre) Alarm level + Channel number
1.12 F2 Detector dirty Clean detector according to instructions
Self test programme Test 1.12 F3 Detector faulty Clean as F2 first or replace detector
Detector alarm test Alarm level + Test + Channel 1.12 IC Isolated circuit Check operating instructions
number C F4 Fan failure Check fan and fan failure detecting systems
Isolate detector (F3) Isolate + Channel number
Restore detector Isolate + Reset + Channel number NOTE: If 'No CPU' light is on, refer to manual
'dd' on test is dirty detector
Normal operation Reset 'cd' on test is clean detector
Operating Instructions Quality Monitoring Instruments, London, NW6 2HL, UK
Security Switch
240V
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