No.

1000-0121-401
Framo Rev.C 14Oct10/AGAa

Cargo Pumps

Operation manual

SD100
SD125
SD150
SD200
SD250
SD300
SD350
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CONTENTS
1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................... 2 
1.1 Top plate ........................................................................................................................ 2 
1.2 Pipe stack ...................................................................................................................... 2 
1.3 Pump head .................................................................................................................... 2 
2 OPERATING INFORMATION .................................................................................................. 4 
2.1 Discharging .................................................................................................................... 4 
2.2 Running of pumps in parallel ......................................................................................... 6 
2.3 Stripping ........................................................................................................................ 8 
2.4 Purging of cofferdam ................................................................................................... 11 
2.5 Precautions to be taken when handling special types of cargoes ............................... 14 
2.6 Tank cleaning / cleaning of pump ................................................................................ 15 
2.7 Precautions if using cargo pumps in sea water ........................................................... 16 
2.8 Loading of cargo tank .................................................................................................. 17 
3 MAINTENANCE INFORMATION ........................................................................................... 18 
4 TROUBLE SHOOTING........................................................................................................... 18 

Reference to associated instructions

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

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

1.1 Top plate

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

1.2 Pipe stack

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

1.3 Pump head

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

purging valve
Manometer

Pump control valve (STC)

Cargo
Discharge valve
Cofferdam purging connection Stripping valve

Top plate

Exhaust trap Deck trunk

Flexible suspension

Cofferdam check pipe

Cargo stripping pipe

Hydraulic Pipestack
Cofferdam pipe Cargo pipe

Hydraulic pressure pipe

Hydraulic return pipe

Cofferdam
surrounding
hydraulic section

Bearings
Hydraulic motor

Mechanical
oil seal
Back stop unit

Cargo seal set

Volute casing

Wear rings
Impeller

Fig. 1
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2 OPERATING INFORMATION
This procedure describes the normal operation of the cargo pumps. Certain cargoes require special
handling procedures for safe handling. In addition to this operation procedure charters instruction,
Material Safety Data sheet and any ATC instructions shall be taken into consideration during cargo
operation and handling.

2.1 Discharging Note!

Avoid running pumps against closed cargo valve
To get maximum lifetime of the pumps, operate with high discharge pressure for a longer period.
the pumps within the operation range.
125% 5) Increase hydraulic Manifold Discharge
pressure pressure
100%
motor pressure until
required discharge
Head H

75% OPERATION 100% dp

OPTIMUM pressure or
RANGE
50% OPERATION
RANGE
80% dp capacity is
25% 60% dp achieved. 300
1P

20% dp 40% dp
0 225

0 25% 50% 75% 100% 125%

150
Flow Q
75
Check that the hydraulic system is started and
0
enough hydraulic power is available. BAR ON

Note!
Operation of pump from cargo control panel: Check that the system pressure is about 20 bar
1) Local control valve and cargo discharge valve above the motor pressure of the highest
must be in closed position. consumer.

Cargo discharge valve, CLOSED 6) End of discharging

Cargo purging valve When the tank is close to empty reduce pumping
CLOSED
(Purging hose disconnected) capacity to avoid loss of suction.
Local control HP service valve, OPEN This is indicated by Reduced capacity
Only to be closed when carrying
valve, CLOSED out service work on the pump. a hunting hydraulic
pressure, and
should be avoided.
Empty the cargo 300
1P

Stripping valve, CLOSED

tank at reduced 225

hydraulic motor 150

2) Start the pump and let it run 300

1P pressure. 75

0
225
with hydraulic motor 150
BAR ON

pressure at approx 50 bar 75

for 1 minute. 7) When the cargo tank is empty the hydraulic

0 Start
BAR ON
motor pressure will drop. Reduced capacity
Close cargo
3) Increase hydraulic Manifold Discharge discharge valve
pressure pressure and stop
motor pressure
until the cargo the pump 1P
300

discharge pressure (handle in 225

is above cargo minimum 150

manifold pressure. 300

1P position). 75

225 0
BAR ON

150

75

0
BAR ON 8) If the pump is to be restarted, relieve the
vacuum in pump cargo pipe as described in
chapter 2.3, Stripping (page 9).
4) Open cargo OPEN
discharge valve.
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Operation of pump from local control valve:

1) Open local control valve (by turning counter 6) Increase hydraulic motor pressure until
clockwise). Cargo discharge valve must be in required discharge pressure or capacity is
closed position. achieved.

Cargo discharge valve, CLOSED

7) End of discharging
When the tank is close to empty reduce
Cargo purging valve pumping capacity to avoid loss of suction.
CLOSED
(Purging hose disconnected) This is indicated by a hunting hydraulic
HP service valve, OPEN pressure, and should be avoided. Empty the
Local control Only to be closed when carrying
valve, OPENED out service work on the pump.
cargo tank at reduced hydraulic motor
pressure.
Reduced capacity

Stripping valve, CLOSED

2) Set the remote control

handle in maximum position.
200

100 300

(Remote control closed)

0 bar 400

3) Start the pump by

closing the local 8) When the cargo tank is empty the hydraulic
control valve motor pressure will drop. Close cargo
(turn clockwise)
200
discharge valve and stop the pump by opening
and let it run with
100 300
the local control valve (by turning counter
hydraulic motor 0 bar 400 clockwise).
pressure 50 bar
for approx. 1 minute.

Open local
4) Increase hydraulic motor pressure (turn the control valve
local control valve clockwise) until the cargo
discharge pressure is above cargo manifold CLOSE
pressure.
Manifold pressure Discharge pressure

9) Reset for remote control

1P
operation: 300

Set the remote control 225

handle in minimum 150

position (remote control 75

open) and close the 0

BAR ON
local control valve.

5) Open cargo 10) If the pump is to be restarted, relieve

discharge valve OPEN the vacuum in pump cargo pipe as
described in chapter 2.3, Stripping
(page 9).
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2.2 Running of pumps in parallel

This is a general description for running pumps 5) Open cargo discharge
in parallel. valve.
(Ref. fig 31, pos. A-B)
1) Local control valve and cargo discharge valve
must be in closed position.

Cargo discharge valve, CLOSED 6) Start offloading and raise the hydraulic
Cargo purging valve
motor pressure command to maximum
CLOSED (fig.31, pos C).
(Purging hose disconnected)
HP service valve, OPEN Manifold pressure
Local control Only to be closed when carrying
valve, CLOSED out service work on the pump. Note! Discharge pressure
Handle in
maximum
position.

Stripping valve, CLOSED 300

1P

225

150

75

0
2) Start the hydraulic SYSTEM PRESSURE
BAR ON

system and set the

system pressure to 200
100 300
about 100-150 bar. PRESSURE SET
7) Start the second 300
2P

(Depending on piping 0
bar
400
cargo pump against 225
system, cargo sp.gr., closed cargo 150

visc. etc.) discharge valve as 75

Also see performance diagram for actual pump. described in step 3. 0

BAR ON

Start
1P
3) Start the first pump and 300

let it run with hydraulic 225

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

Manifold pressure Discharge

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

225

pressure. 225 150

(Ref. 150
75

fig. 31 pos. A) 75
BAR ON

0
BAR ON

9) Start offloading and raise the hydraulic motor

pressure command to maximum (the handle
in maximum position).
Verify that the ullage in the tank is increasing.

OPEN
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10) Start the next pumps, one by one, following 13) When a cargo tank becomes empty, close
the same procedure, ref. fig. 31 pos. E-F. the cargo discharge valve and stop the
Ensure that enough hydraulic power is pump (handle in minimum position).
available for the pumps to be run in parallel.

11) Increase the hydraulic system pressure until

required discharge pressure or capacity is
achieved, ref. fig. 31 pos G-H-I.

12) During parallel pumping with differences in 300

1P

tank ullage and pressure losses in deck 225

150

piping – it is sometimes required to readjust 75

the hydraulic motor pressure on some of the 0

BAR ON

cargo pumps to adjust individual capacities. Stop

Manifold pressure Discharge pressure

14) If the pump is to be restarted, relieve the

vacuum in pump cargo pipe as described
in chapter 2.3, Stripping (page 9).
SYSTEM PRESSURE

200
100 300

0 400
bar

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

225 225 225 225

150 150 150 150

75 75 75 75

0 0 0 0
BAR ON BAR ON BAR ON BAR ON

A) Increase hydraulic motor pressure.

125% Cargo discharge valve closed.

100% A-B) Open cargo discharge valve.

Head H

75% 100% dp
80% dp
C) Increase hydraulic motor pressure.
A
50%
B C 60% dp D) Open cargo discharge valve - 2 pumps.
Pressure loss
25% 40% dp discharge system
E) Open cargo discharge valve - 3 pumps.
20% dp
0
0 25% 50% 75% 100% 125% F) Open cargo discharge valve - 4 pumps.
Typical capacity/head diagram Flow Q
for one cargo pump running G-I) Increase hydraulic system pressure
(4 pumps running).

125% Pressure loss

discharge system
I
100%

H
75%
G
Head H

A
50%
F
B C D E

25%

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

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

Fig. 31
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2.3 Stripping
Stripping is to remove remaining cargo in pump cargo Minimum required hydraulic pressure to prevent
backflow through impeller
pipe upon completion of the discharge operation. 8

Purging medium pressure

The stripping is done by running the pump locally at
reduced hydraulic motor pressure against closed 6

in cargo pipe (bar g)

discharge valve while purging the pump cargo pipe.
4
The remaining cargo is then purged into the deck line
through the stripping valve. 2

The pump impeller acts as a non-return valve, 0

preventing cargo from returning to tank. If the pump 60 80 100 120
speed (hydraulic motor pressure) is too low, cargo will Hydr. motor pressure (bar)

flow through the impeller back to the tank. Fig. 32

The arrangement of deck piping must be taken into

consideration when stripping. Optimal procedure for
tank stripping to be based on experience on board. Cargo deck line
back pressure
The best stripping result is obtained when stripping Cargo purging valve/
connection (B)
against lowest possible backpressure. At increased
back pressure cargo flow is reduced, and stripping time
is increased. High cargo viscosity will also increase Cargo discharge
Purging
stripping time. medium
valve (D)
supply (A)
Examples:
Purging press. - Static head - Back press. = Available purging Stripping
valve (C)
pressure
I 7 bar - 2 bar - 0 bar = 5 bar Local
control valve
II 7 bar - 2 bar - 3 bar = 2 bar
Pressure (bar) Static
8 Purging medium head
Purging
7 medium
pressure
Available pressure
6 purging Pump
pressure Available
cargo pipe
5
purging
4 pressure
Back
3 pressure

1 Static head Static head

0 Flow

Reduced stripping flow at Stripping flow at

increased back pressure min. back pressure
Stripping pipe
Fig. 33

Estimated time to empty the pump cargo pipe

(Backpressure 0 bar(g), 1cSt, spgr. 1.0) *
SD100 / SD125 / SD150 2 – 4 min.
SD200 / SD300 4 – 7 min Fig. 34
SD350 8 – 9 min

* Time will be influenced by pump length, back pressure, piping system, type of suction well, cargo,
purging medium pressure etc.
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Stripping procedure
Preparations
Relieving vacuum in pump cargo pipe Purging of cargo deck line Relieving deck line pressure
Purging B CLOSED CLOSED
medium
A 1) When the tank is CLOSED
OPEN supply A
empty, close cargo
Purging B
medium D CLOSED discharge valve(D) OPEN CLOSED CLOSED
supply and stop the pump.
CLOSED C OPEN/CLOSE
2) Connect purging hose
to the purging medium
supply (A) and cargo 5) Purge the cargo 6) Relieve the deck
purging valve (B). deck line either line pressure into
to terminal line, the tank by open
3) Relieve vacuum in slop tank or and close
pump cargo pipe by other cargo tank stripping valve (C).
opening valves at in accordance with
purging medium supply ships procedure.
(valve A and B). Close the manifold
valve.
4) Close the cargo purging
valve (B).

Note!
Purging medium
pressure in the hose
Pump must always be
stopped higher than the
pressure in the
cargo pipe.

Stripping

CLOSED
Purging 7) Start the pump by using the local control valve, and
medium A increase hydraulic pump pressure to 90-120 bar.
supply
B CLOSED
CLOSED Note!
Optimum hydraulic pressure depends on cargo specific
C OPEN gravity and viscosity, purging medium pressure, static
head etc., and must be based on experience on board.

8) Open stripping valve (C)

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

10) Continue stripping until pump cargo pipe is empty, identified by frequent speed variations
of pump.

Note! Do not run the pump unnecessary during stripping.

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

12) Stop the cargo pump.

13) If necessary, purge the cargo deck line and repeat the stripping sequence.

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

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

Fig. 35
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Water test procedure according to Marpol Annex II

Ensure that the cargo tank to be tested and its Test hose
Min. Ø75mm
associated piping have been cleaned and that
the cargo tank is safe for entry.

Provide 100kPa (1 atmosphere) back Manifold 10m

pressure at the cargo tank’s unloading valve
manifold, see fig. 36. Cargo piping

Fig. 36 Suggested back pressure manifold arrangement

- Fill the cargo tank with water to a depth necessary to carry out normal end of discharge operation.
Water test with sea water must be followed by a thoroughly rinse with fresh water to remove
chlorides.

- Purge and relieve pressure in cargo piping according to “Stripping procedure” step 1 to 6.

- Follow the normal stripping procedure.

Start timing when cargo purging valve is opened, ref. step 9. Stop timing when stripping valve
is closed, ref. step 11.

- The time taken to be recorded.

- Residues to be collected and measured.

Note! Residues in cargo deck line to be measured separately.

Log the results

Residues (liter)
Tank no Duration (sec)
In suction well On tank top
Water residues
in tank after
water test.

Fig. 37
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2.4 Purging of cofferdam

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

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

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

7) Purge cofferdam in several sequences if required.

Drain exhaust trap between each sequence.
8) Disconnect purging hose.
Fig. 38 9) Close exhaust trap drain valve.
10) Log the amount of leakage, -evaluate the result.

Note! For handling special cargoes, ref. chapter 2.5.

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Purging intervals, - logging of purging result

LOADING VOYAGE DISCHARGE

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

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

The purging form should be filled in with the results from every purging operation. Each horizontal
line in the form represents one cargo in one tank from loading till discharging. If a ship loads and
discharges some tanks more frequently than other, an extra form should be filled in for those
tanks.
RESULT:
If no leakage, write OK.
If leakage, write amount of leakage in litres and
type of leakage. Open cofferdam:
Type of Date of (Example: 1H= 1 litre hydraulic oil, 1C= 1 litre cargo, Yes= air or liquid coming through Note action taken -
Tank no.
cargo purging 1 H/C= 1 litre mixture of hydraulic oil and cargo). No = blocked cofferdam new parts installed etc.

PURGING ROUTINE FOR FRAMO SUBMERGED CARGO PUMPS

SHIP NAME:__________________________________ VOYAGE NO.: __________________________________
NOTE: Elec tronic c opy: purging@framo.no
In "Result" column: If paper copy: Frank Mohn Servic es AS
H = hydr. oil Ship owner: Elec tronic/ Paper copy
C = cargo
W= water condensate A B C D
For long voyages with
In "Open cofferdam" column: "no leakage at A"
Yes = air or liquid coming through
Shortly 1-2 days If no leakage at A go to C. Shortly Shortly
before loading after loading If leakage at A purge this pump before unloading after unloading purge at least every
No = Blocked cofferdam fortnight.
every day
Tank Cargo Date Result Open Date Result Open Date Result Open Average Date Result Open Date Result Open State action taken,
No. coffer- coffer- coffer- result coffer- coffer- new parts installed, etc.
dam dam dam dam dam

Signed by: Chief Offic er Chief Engineer Pumpman

Fig. 39 Example of FRAMO purging form

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

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

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

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

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

CLOSED
Vent. line Filling
To fill liquid in the cofferdam, disconnect the
CLOSED exhaust trap piping from the pump top plate. Using
a suitable adapter, fill the liquid through the
CLOSED cofferdam check pipe. Open the purging connection
to ventilate the cofferdam during filling. (Connect an
open female coupling or similar).
Open purging
connection
Fig. 40 Circulation
A circulation of liquid through the cofferdam can
CLOSED be arranged in the following way:
- Connect liquid supply to the purging connection.
The supply line must also be equipped with a
OPEN
valve to regulate the liquid flow.
CLOSED
CLOSED - Open drain valve on the exhaust trap, and
Liquid collect the return liquid here.
return

Note!
When filling or circulating liquid in the cofferdam,
it is important that the hydraulic oil return pressure
Liquid
supply
always is higher than the pressure in the cofferdam.
This is especially important on hydraulic systems
Flexible hose with Valve for with non-pressurised return line.
snap-on coupling regulation of flow Fig. 41

Solidifying cargoes (in cargo tanks with heating coils)

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

For viscous/solidifying cargoes Note!

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

For corrosive cargoes

Tanks to be cleaned should be filled with a
large amount of cleaning water to dilute the
corrosive cargo.
After tank flushing the same cleaning procedure
as for viscous / solidifying cargoes should be
followed.
Fig. 42
Note!
If steam is used to clean the pump, the steaming
out period must not exceed 10 minutes, to avoid
damage of seals or hydraulic motor. Always
purge the cofferdam before tank washing with
steam.

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

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

70 local corrosive attack can take place and the corrosion

rate might be severe. High chloride concentrations and
60 low pH increase the probability of pitting and crevice
50 corrosion as do high temperatures and stagnant
solutions. Tank cleaning using sea water must
40 therefore be carried out according to qualified
procedure.
2 4
- In general the tank cleaning should be carried out
Max. exposure time, hours
within limited time frame at temperature below 60C.
Fig. 43 Higher temperature up to 80C can be used for a
shorter period. (Fig. 43, for guidance only.)
- Avoid pH values below 6,5. Check carefully if the
ship has been carrying acids.
- If hot seawater is used, cool immediately with cold
seawater until surface temp. is below 40C before
fresh water rinse. This to avoid concentration of
chlorides from evaporation on hot steel surfaces.
- Tank cleaning with seawater must be followed
by a thoroughly rinse with fresh water to remove
chlorides.

Sea water for heavy ballast

- When possible, take clean seawater in open sea
Seawater temp. oC

40 and avoid contaminated harbour water.

Ballast
30 - Empty the tanks as soon as possible when the
20 ballast is no longer required or when the testing is
finished.
10
- Carefully clean the tank and the pump to ensure no
chlorides remain on surfaces.
2 4 6 8 10 12
Max. exposure time, days
Fig. 44
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2.8 Loading of cargo tank

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

If a separate drop line is installed,

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

- Keep manifold valve closed until

the cargo reach the manifold.

- Open manifold valve partly to fill

cargo line on deck.

- Open cargo pump discharge valve

and drop line valve slowly.

- Open manifold valve slowly until

required pressure/capacity is reached.

Note! Maximum acceptable loading

pressure when loading through
Fig. 45 Arrangement with separate drop line the pump is 8 bar at the pump
top plate.
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3 MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Prior to entering a cargo tank for doing
service it is essential to become familiar
with the ship's safety rules and
requirements regarding cargo-handling
equipment. Do not enter a cargo tank before
the tank is confirmed gas free and safe.
Before doing service on pump, always close
and lock the hydraulic pressure inlet valve
and purge the cofferdam. Purge cofferdam
according to chapt.2.4.
Caution: Venting gas and liquid may be
hazardous.
To prevent skidding and minimize the risk of
fire it is important to remove oil spill during
maintenance and servicing work. The
operator should be confident that all flange
connections are in satisfactory condition so
as to prevent hydraulic oil and cargo spills.

Close the cargo discharge valve. Ensure

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

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

Symptom: Possible reason: Remedy: *)

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

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

Pump is vibrating heavily
Too low pumping capacity
pump or other
mechanical problem
a) Control system problem
b) Rotating parts out of
balance.
a) Control system problem
a) Ref. instr. for Pump control system.
b) Impurities stuck in impeller or other
mechanical problem.
a) Ref. instr. for Pump control system and instr.
for Pump control valve.
(If required interchange pump control valve
as described in instr. 1000-0109-4)

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

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

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

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

reconditioned if feasible)

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

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

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

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