MSPX Sludge Treatment System

Parameter List

List No.: 31830-6181-9

Printed May 1997

Book No. 1810109-02 V3

Alfa Laval Marine & Power

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© Copyright Alfa Laval Separation AB 1997.
 Study instruction manuals and observe the
warnings before installation, operation,
service and maintenance.

Not following the instructions can result in

serious accidents with fatal injuries.

P000272A
In order to make the information clear only foreseeable conditions have
been considered. No warnings are given, therefore, for situations
arising from unintended usage of the machine and its tools.

A summary of the safety information is found in the Safety chapter

under divider 1.
Contents

1 Scope 1

2 Process Parameters 3

3 Installation Parameters 5

4 Timer Sequence
Parameters 7

5 Service Mode Parameters

90, 94, and 95 9

5.1 Countdown of Timers

P50 – P89 9

5.2 Display frequency 10

5.3 Alarm Log 10

5.3.1 Examples of
Logged Alarms 11

5.4 Timer function 13

6 Additional Parameter
Information 15

6.1 Process Parameters 15

6.2 Installation Parameters 17

6.3 Timer Sequence Parameters 18

6.3.1 Starting Sequence 18
6.3.2 Separation Sequence 18
6.3.3 Sludge Discharge
Sequence 18
6.3.4 Stopping sequence 19

7 Sequence Diagram 21

7.1 Concentrator mode 21

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1 Scope

The parameter list is valid for the MSPX

sludge treatment system, including the
EPC-41 control unit with
PROM: 31830-6213-1.

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2 Process Parameters

The EPC-41 control unit can be programmed

for different separator systems and for
different conditions within the system. This is
done by setting parameters. The process
parameters can be easily adjusted, as often as
required, to meet changes in the operating
conditions; e.g. time between sludge
discharges, oil temperature and alarm points.

DANGER

Disintegration
hazard

If the interval between sludge

discharges is too long, there is risk of
heavy side breakdown.

Factory set Plant

Parameter Description or unit Range value set
value

P1 Max. time between Minutes 0 – 999 5 .....

sludge discharges P1 = P61
Changing of P1 automatically
changes P61.
P2 Not in use .....
P3 .....
P4 --- .....
P51 High temperature °C or °F 0 –115 °C or 105°C .....
alarm 0 – 255 °F 221°F
P61 Low temperature °C or °F 0 – 115 °C or 85°C .....
alarm 0 – 255 °F 185°F
P71 Temperature set point °C or °F 0 – 110 °C or 95°C .....
0 – 240 °F 203°F
P81 P-band % 10 – 500 40 .....
1
P9 I -time Minutes 0.1 – 10.0 1.2 .....

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Factory set Plant

Parameter Description or unit Range value set
value

P10 to Not in use ---

P14
P151 HFO / DO selection of HFO = Heavy Fuel Sludge HFO or do HFO .....
type of sludge DO = Diesel Sludge
In case of using lubricating
sludge, select HFO.
P16 to Not in use
---
P19
1. For more information, see “Additional Parameter Information” on page 15 and following.

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NOTE

EPC-41 parameter P21 is factory set

to 50 Hz. If connected to a 60 Hz
supply without changing of P21 an
alarm will occur. When P21 is set to
60 Hz the alarm will disappear after
reset.

The installation parameters must be set before

the initial start-up and before process
parameters are set. The parameters rarely need
to be adjusted again.
Factory set Plant
Parameter Description or unit Range value set
value

P20 Separator type 1.3 = MSPX 1.2 – 2.1 1.3 1.3

P21 Power frequency Hz 50 or 60 50
Check that the frequency is cor-
rect, see label on the separator.
P22 Not in use ---
1
P23 EPC-41 address 1 = Single unit 1– 8 1 .....
P24 For remote communi- 48
cation with Profibus
P25 protocol. 2
1
P26 Tank drain action 0 = Drain during time P60 after 0 or 1 0 .....
discharge
1 = Drain during time P60 after
discharge when level LSI 4
is indicated
P27 to Not in use ---
P32
P33 Emergency stop 0 = Emergency stop only 0 or 1 0 .....
function 1 = Mechanical vibration switch
P341 Alarm delay time Seconds 1 – 30 15 .....

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Factory set Plant

Parameter Description or unit Range value set
value

P351 Low temperature Seconds 1 – 999 15 .....

alarm delay after MV1
change over
P36 Remote control 0 =
No remote control 0 – 3, 10 – 13 0 .....
1 =
Remote switches
2 =
Remote computer
3 =
Not in use
10 =
No remote control, alarm
A4-1 cancelled
11 = Remote switch, alarm A4-1
cancelled
12 = Remote computer, alarm
A4-1 cancelled
13 = Not in use
P371 Heater type 0 = No or common heater with 0–2 1 .....
separate controller
1 = Heatpac EHMS controlled
by EPC-41
2 = Heater with control valve,
controlled by EPC-41
P38 Size of Heatpac kW 0, 7, 8, 14, 16, 16 .....
heater If P37 = 1 then P38 is set to 16, 22, 24, 36, 40,
otherwise P38 = “- - -”. 50, 56, 65, 72
P39 Run time of control Seconds 0 – 999 --- .....
valve If P37 = 2 then P39 is set to 120,
otherwise P39 = “- - -”.
P401 Temperature reading C = °C C or F C .....
F = °F
P411 Max. start time for Minutes 0 – 999 15 .....
heater
P42 to Not in use ---
P49
1. For more information, see “Additional Parameter Information” on page 15 and following.

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4 Timer Sequence Parameters

The timer sequence parameters control the

operation of the separation system, i.e.
starting, separation, sludge discharge and
stopping functions.
Factory set Plant
Parameter Description or unit Range value set
value
Starting sequence

P501 Sludge discharge Seconds 0 - 99.9 1,0 .....

P51 Not in use --- .....
1
P52 Bowl closing water Seconds 0 - 999 40 .....
P53 Not in use ---
P541 Bowl sealing water Seconds 0 - 999 60 .....
P55 to Not in use ---
56
P571 Bowl sealing water off Seconds 0 - 999 10 .....
1,2
P58 Bowl sealing water Seconds 0 - 240 60 .....
P59 Not in use ---
Separation sequence

P601 Sludge feed on Seconds 0 – 999 0 .....

Tank drain function
when applicable
P611 Time between sludge Minutes 0 – 999 5 .....
discharges
P62 to Not in use ---
P69
Sludge discharge sequence
1
P70 Sludge feed off Seconds 0 – 999 5 .....
Displacement water
P71 Not in use ---
P721 Sludge discharge Seconds 0 – 99.9 1.0 .....
P73 to Not in use ---
P77
P78 Closing water Seconds 0 – 999 10 .....

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Factory set Plant

Parameter Description or unit Range value set
value
P791 Bowl sealing water Seconds 0 – 999 60 .....
Discharge feed-back
signal
Stopping sequence
P80 to Not in use ---
P82
P831 Sludge feed off Seconds 0 – 999 0 .....
Tank drain function
when applicable

P84 to Not in use --- .....

85
P861 Separator motor off Seconds 0 – 999 300
If Auto mode:
Heater off
Pump off
P87 to Not in use ---
P89
1. For more information, see ‘‘Additional Parameter Information’’ on page 15.
2. If P58=0 the discharge feed-back function is blocked. See Alarms and Fault Finding 3.6.7

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5 Service Mode Parameters 90, 94, and 95

With aid of the service mode parameters

information can be requested and displayed,
for instance the countdown of timer sequences
can be displayed while they are running.
Factory set Plant
Parameter Description or unit Range value set
value

P90 Service mode 0 = No service mode 0, 1, 50 0 .....

1 = Countdown of timers
P50 – P89
12 = Power frequency
50 = Alarm log, including self re-
setting alarms
P91 For remote communi- 0
P92 cation with Profibus 19,2
P93 protocol. 60

P94 Count down timer 0.0 - 10.0 0.0

P95 Indication of P94 timer 0.0 - 10.0 --- .....
Hours
actual value
P96 to End
P99

5.1 Countdown of Timers

P50 – P89
By setting P90 to 1, the mode selector in
position L and then by pushing the alarm reset
button, a countdown of each activated timer
(P50 – P89) can be displayed during
operation.
G006483A

Timer P61 shows that it is 32 seconds left to next

sludge discharge.

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5.2 Display frequency

By setting P90 to 12, the mode selector in
position L and then by pushing the alarm reset
button, the power supply frequency can be
displayed during operation.

5.3 Alarm Log

By setting P90 to 50, the mode selector in
position L and then by pushing the alarm reset
button, the 32 latest alarms can be displayed,
including self resetting alarms.

Each logged alarm consists of three

consecutive groups of information:
1. The accumulated alarm log time, which
shows how long the EPC has been in
operation since the lates alarm.
Max. time between two alarms is 999.5
hours ≈ 41 days. If this time is exceeded
the whole alarm log will be reset to 0.
2. The alarm. It is indicated in the same way
as when it occurred, except for the alarms
starting with an E.
• Alarm code starting with an A.
• LED and an alarm code, for instance
“High or low oil temperature”.
• LED indications only.
• “Alarm” code starting with an E (events
with no alarm released)
E1 = one discharge failed (self resetting
function)
E7 = Pt–100 calibration parameters
changed
E8 = “n.t.” deactivated (n.t. is an alarm
condition and is indicated in the alarm
log.)
E9 = “n.t.” is activated by P58=0

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3. The actual value of parameter P1

(maximum time between sludge
discharges).

5.3.1 Examples of Logged Alarms

• The capital “H” in this position indicates

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either that the EPC has been in operation
for 48 hours and 20 – 29 minutes since the
latest alarm, or that the accumulated time
has exceeded 1000 hours.. The display can
only show every tenth minute, but several
alarms can be logged within this
period.The previous alarms are indicated
with an “h”.
The latest alarm was a “Power failure”.

I001103A
P1 (maximum time between sludge

I000891A
discharges) was set to 30 minutes.

Between these two alarms 10 hours and 0 – 10

minutes have elapsed (58.2 – 48.2).

• 58 hours and 20 – 29 minutes ago the I000901A

event below occurred.

The event was a “one discharge failed”.
I000911A

P1 indicated 30 minutes.
I000891A

• 106 operating hours and 30 – 39 minutes

I000921A

ago another alarm occurred.

S000121A

The alarm was a “Low temperature”.

(Which is indicated by the LED and the
I001151A

figures on the display).

I000891A

P1 indicated 30 minutes.

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• If the accumulated time becomes more

I001341A
than 999.5 hours it will the first time be
indicated by capital “H”. Since the display
cannot show values over 995.0, 1000 has
to be added to the displayed value to get
the real accumulated value.
The second time it happens, another 1000

S000121A
has to be added to the displayed value etc.

I001311A
I000891A
Between these two alarms 10 hours have
elapsed (H 5.0 = 1005.0 hours)

I001321A
S000121A
I001331A
I000891A

• This indicates the end of the log.

I001001A

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5.4 Timer function

By setting P94 to >0.0 a count down timer is
activated. It is intended as a reminder of
service to be made after the elapsed running
hours. If e.g. P94 is set to 2.70 it means 2700
hours. Each 0.1 indicates 100 hours. When
2700 hours of operation have elapsed, an
alarm will be released and 3h - - - is indicated
in the front window. The alarm is repeated at
each start of the EPC. To avoid this the P94
timer has to be started or set to 0.
When P94 is >0 the actual count down value
is displayed when P95 is activated. P95 is just
an indication of the elapsed time in P94. It can
not be set.

To restart the timer, go to P94. Push third

button once (display flashes). Push button one
once. The timer is now restarted with the same
value. When the display is flashing, a new
value can be entered.

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6.1 Process Parameters

P5 High temperature alarm
P5, P6, P7 are preset from factory. Any
of these parameters can be adjusted.
When P15 is set to HFO or DO
corresponding values are activated.

P5 should be set sufficiently above the

temperature set point P7.
(Recommendation 5 - 10 °C or
10 – 20 °F, higher than P7).
If P5 = 0 (no monitoring temperature
sensor, Pt 100, is connected)
then P6 = P7 = “- - -”.
P6 Low temperature alarm
Should be set sufficiently below the
temperature set point P7.
(Recommendation 5 - 10 °C or
10 – 20 °F, lower than P7).
P7 Temperature set point
To be set according to plant
application. See also P5 and P6.
P8 P-band (Proportional band)
If P37 = 0 then P8 = “- - -”.
If P37 = 1 or 2 then P8 is automatically
preset to 40%.
P9 I-time (Integral time)
If P37 = 0 then P9 = “- - “.
If P37=1 or 2 then P9 is automatically
preset to 1.2 minutes.

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How to set P8 and P9:

If the temperature varies with regularly
repeated oscillation, setting of the
proportional band and integral time
would be necessary.
• Increasing the value of parameter
P8 (proportional band width) will
result in a slower and more stable
control action.
• Increasing the value of parameter
P9 (integral time) also results in
slower response from the EPC-41.

We recommend you to follow these

guidelines:
1. Set P9 = 10 minutes.
2. Decrease P-band (P8) band in steps
until the process reaches the point
where it starts to oscillate with a
constant amplitude. Test the
stability after each step by
introducing a step-change of load

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or setpoint.
3. When you have discovered the Constant amplitude
point where the process oscillates
with a constant amplitude note the
following figures:
A = The value of P-band (P8).
B = The time for one full period in
P000051A

seconds.
4. Calculation of optimal parameter
settings.
P-band I-time
P8 = 2.2 × A P9 = 0.8 × B
The settings above give a rather good
result but may be adjusted according to
individual characteristics in different
loops.

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P15 HFO / DO selection of type of oil
Once P15 is set for “HFO” respectively
“DO” P5,P6 and P7 automatically
follow the selection of P15.
If P15 = “HFO” and P5 is set > 0 then
P5 for “DO” is automatically preset to
50 °C/120 °F.
See P5 for the relationship between P5,
P6, P7 and P15.
6.2 Installation Parameters
P23 EPC-41 address
When the separator works as single
unit the EPC-41 address shall always
be 1.
P26 Tank drain action (if applicable)
0 = Drain valve or optional pump
activated after discharge. For
timing see timer P60.
1 = Drain valve or optional pump
activated when level indicating
switch, LSI 4, is activated. For
timing see timer P60.
P34 Alarm delay time
Activation of most alarm functions can
be delayed up to 30 seconds, except
for:
• emergency / vibration alarm
• high temperature alarm
which have a fixed delay time of 2
seconds.
P35 Low temperature alarm delay after
MV1 change over
When the oil feed change over valve
changes position the flow rate and thus
the oil temperature may be influenced.
By delaying the temperature alarm, a
false alarm is avoided as the oil
temperature has time to stabilize.
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P35 should be set according to plant
application. If a delay time above 120
seconds is necessary, check the heating
system and the installation layout.
P37 Heater type
The EPC-41 control unit is designed
for control of:
• Heatpac EHS-62 (P37 =1)
• Heater with heating media control
valve (P37=2)
N.B. If another different type of heater is
installed (P37 = 0), only a start/stop
signal is available from the EPC-41
control unit.
If a steam heating system is connected
to the EPC-41 and if the system is
equipped with an optional shut-off
valve, and provided P37= 0 or 2, the
valve is opened when the heater is
started.
The valve is shut:
• when the heater is stopped
• at high temperature alarm
• at power failure
P40 Temperature reading
Degree Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F)
temperature readings available.
P5, P6 and P7 have to be set according
to °C or °F.
P41 Max. start time for heater
Sets the maximum allowed start time
for the heater. Minimum temperature
limit (P6) must be reached within this
time.
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6.3 Timer Sequence
Parameters
6.3.1 Starting Sequence
P50 Sludge discharge
A discharge is initiated to ensure that
the bowl is emptied after e.g. a power
failure interrupting the operation. It is
necessary to provide the right start
conditions for discharge reference
time.
P52 Bowl closing water
For proper closing of the separator
bowl during start-up sequence. If more
than 40 seconds is required, it may
indicate malfunction.
P54 Sealing water
Sealing water is used in the bowl to
prevent oil from discharging through
the water outlet in a purifier. The
amount of sealing water in the bowl is
balanced by the gravity disc. By valve
V5 the water outlet is closed and the
time it takes until pressure is indicated
will be taken as a reference time for
filling of water after discharge. When
pressure signal is obtained P54 is
interrupted and P57 starts.
P57 Bowl sealing water off
Prior to test of the water pressure
response function, the water feed is
shut off.
P58 Bowl sealing water
With V5 shut, water is again fed to the
bowl. This time there will be a very
quick pressure response because the
bowl is filled with water.
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This simulates the situation after a
failure to discharge. The pressure
signal interrupts P58.
6.3.2 Separation Sequence
P60 Tank drain (when applicable)
During P60 draining of the
intermediate tank takes place.
Conditions for activation of this
function are selected by P26.
P61 Time between sludge discharges
Bowl closing water intermittently
supplied 2 seconds every 15 minutes.
6.3.3 Sludge Discharge Sequence
P70 Displacement water
Filling of displacement water to the
bowl eliminates the risk of oil loss at
the following sludge discharge.
P72 Sludge discharge
Sludge discharge initiated by MV15
admitting water to the separator bowl.
If more than 2 seconds are required,
this may indicate a malfunction.
P78 Closing water
Closing water on to fill the tank after
discharge.
P79 Sealing water
Sealing water is fed to the bowl with
valve V5 closed. The time it takes to
get a pressure signal indicates whether
there was a discharge or not. See also
“General principles for discharge feed-
back signal. The preset value 60
seconds is changed after the first
discharge to two times the reference
time. After P79 the program continues
with P60–61.
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6.3.4 Stopping sequence

P83 Tank drain (if applicable)
During P83 draining of the
intermediate tank takes place.
P86 Separator motor off
The separator motor is automatically
switched off. Restarting is blocked for
5 minutes.

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7.1 Concentrator mode

The duration of the monitoring functions and
output signals when the separator is operated
as a concentrator is illustrated in the diagram.
Valve Terminal Activated function Stand- Starting Separa- Sludge discharge Stop-
Relay, by sequence tion seq. sequence ping
Sensor seq.
OFF P50 P52 P54 P57 P58 P60 P61 P70 P72 P78 P79 P83 P86 OFF
1,0 s 40 s 60 s 10 s 60 s 0s 5 min 5s 1.0 s 10 s 60 s 0s 300 s
Mon. functions
PS52 X7:1 Water outlet
pressure
PS11 X7:3 High feed pressure

PS12 X7:4 Low feed pressure

XS2 X8:4 Emergency stop1

XS1 X8:4 Vibrations1

- X9:3 Heater fault

TT1 X11:1-3 High oil temperature

TT1 X11:1-3 Low oil

temperature2
Output signals
- X1:1-2 Motor starter

XS1 X2:3-4 Blocking vibration

switch
MV1 X4:4 Sludge feed to
separator
MV5 X5:1 Water outlet close

MV10 X5:2 Displ./Sealing. wa-

ter
MV15 X5:3 Bowl opening water

MV16 X5:4 Bowl closing water

1. Emergency stop (XS2) is normally connected to terminal X8:4. If optional vibration switch (XS1) is installed,
it will be connected to terminal X8:4. Emergency stop (XS2) will then be connected to system power supply.
2. With optional sensor TT1 installed P50 will not start if the temperature is too low or too high.

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