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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INERTGAS GENERATOR

GENERAL INFORMATION

Series Gln

© 2012 Alfa Laval Aalborg Nijmegen B.V.

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The information given in this document has been collected for the general convenience of our clients. It has
been based on general data pertaining to construction material properties and working methods known to us
at the time of issue of the document and is therefore subject at any time to change or amendment. The right
to change or amend is hereby expressly reserved. The instructions in this publication only serve as a guide-
line for installation, use and maintenance of the machine mentioned on the cover page of this document.

This publication is to be used for the standard model of the machine of the type given on the cover page.
Thus Alfa Laval Aalborg Nijmegen B.V. cannot be held responsible for any damage resulting from the appli-
cation of this publication to the version actually delivered to you.

This publication has been written with great care. However, Alfa Laval Aalborg Nijmegen B.V. cannot be held
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INERTGAS GENERATOR Series Gln

Type: Smit Gas™ Gln 4125 - 0.15 FU

Order number: 072.10.1.9599 .............................................................................

Manufacturing number: 07899 ............................................................................................

Year of construction: 2012 ............................................................................................

Customer: Guangzhou Shipyard .......................................................................

Ref. Customer: POMEGH060710 .............................................................................

Yard number: H06130023 .....................................................................................

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 7.1 GENERAL ....................................................... 21


7.2 CONTROL PANELS ........................................... 21
7.3 SWITCHING ON ............................................... 21
1 GENERAL INFORMATION ....................... 4 7.3.1 Inert gas production.............................. 21
1.1 SCOPE ............................................................... 4 7.3.2 Air production ....................................... 23
1.2 LIABILITY ......................................................... 4 7.4 SWITCHING OFF .............................................. 23
1.3 GUARANTEE ..................................................... 4 7.4.1 Normal switch off .................................. 23
1.4 ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL............ 4 7.4.2 In case of a longer standstill ................. 24
7.5 CHECKS DURING OPERATION .......................... 24
2 SAFETY ......................................................... 5 7.6 ADJUSTMENTS................................................ 25
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................... 5 7.6.1 Adjustments of the generator delivery
2.2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATING & pressure................................................. 25
MAINTENANCE .................................................. 6 7.6.2 Adjustments on the oxygen analyser ..... 25
7.6.3 Adjustments of the deck main pressure . 25
3 INSTALLATION ........................................... 8 7.6.4 Adjustments to the pilot burner ............. 25
3.1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS........................... 8 7.6.5 Adjustments of the fuel-oil pump delivery
pressure................................................. 25
4 STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS..................... 10
8 TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................. 26
4.1 GENERAL STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS ................. 10
4.2 STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE 8.1 FAILURES ....................................................... 26
CONSTRUCTION PERIOD .................................. 10 8.2 CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURES EXPLANATION .. 26
8.3 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHARTS......................... 27
5 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION................... 11 8.3.1 General trouble shooting chart ............. 27
5.1 GENERAL........................................................ 11 8.3.2 Consequences of failures trouble shooting
5.2 PROCESS PRINCIPLE ........................................ 11 chart ...................................................... 28
5.3 DETAILED PROCESS DESCRIPTION ................... 12 9 MAINTENANCE ........................................ 32
5.3.1 General ................................................. 12
5.3.2 Combustion air supply .......................... 12 9.1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ........ 32
5.3.3 Capacity control .................................... 12 9.1.1 Rinsing the combustion chamber .......... 32
5.3.4 Fuel oil supply ....................................... 13 9.2 MAIN BURNER ................................................ 32
5.3.5 Pilot burner ........................................... 13 9.3 PILOT BURNER ................................................ 33
5.3.6 Main burner .......................................... 13 9.4 FREEZING PREVENTION .................................. 33
5.3.7 Combustion chamber and scrubbing 9.5 MAINTENANCE TABLES .................................. 33
section ................................................... 13 9.5.1 Before every start .................................. 33
5.3.8 Effluent waterseal.................................. 14 9.5.2 Every 250-hrs........................................ 33
5.3.9 Generator pressure control system ....... 14 9.5.3 Annually ................................................ 34
5.3.10 Generator delivery pressure.................. 15 9.5.4 After every stop ..................................... 34
5.3.11 Purge / excess vent valve and delivery 9.6 REPLACING THE PLC BATTERY ...................... 34
valve ...................................................... 15 9.7 LUBRICATING SCHEDULE ................................ 35
5.3.12 Excess gas vent system - deck main 9.7.1 Lubricating table................................... 36
pressure ................................................. 15 10 TEST PROTOCOL ..................................... 37
5.3.13 Deck main pressure control .................. 16
5.3.14 Measurement and safeguarding of the 11 PROCESS DOCUMENTATION ............... 38
oxygen content ...................................... 17
5.3.15 Fuel to air ratio / oxygen content .......... 17 12 DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS ................... 39
6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ............... 19
13 ELECTRICAL DOCUMENTATION ....... 40
6.1 DESIGN BASIS ................................................. 19
6.2 INERT GAS SPECIFICATION .............................. 19 14 DOCUMENTATION .................................. 41
6.3 UTILITIES ........................................................ 19
7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................ 21

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.3 Guarantee


The guarantee conditions that are stated in the
1.1 Scope 'General conditions of Sale and Delivery of Alfa
This manual contains information for the Laval Aalborg Nijmegen B.V.' are applicable to
proper functioning and maintenance of the this product. The guarantee will become null and
inert gas generator. It also contains important void if:
instructions to prevent accidents and serious − service and maintenance are not carried
damage prior to and during operation of the out strictly in accordance with the
inert gas generator. instructions given,
− repair work is not carried out by authorised
Read this manual carefully before using the personnel or has been performed without
inert gas generator, familiarise yourself with prior written consent;
the functioning and operation of the inert gas − the equipment has been modified without
generator and strictly observe the instructions prior written consent;
given. − non-original parts are used;
− the equipment is used incorrectly or not in
If you have any questions or need more de- accordance with its intended use.
tails on specific aspects relating to the inert Wearing parts are not covered by the guarantee.
gas generator, please contact:

Alfa Laval Aalborg Nijmegen B.V. 1.4 Abbreviations used in this


St. Hubertusstraat 10 manual
6531 LB Nijmegen
The Netherlands BP Bridge panel
P.O. Box 6664
CCRP Cargo control room panel
6503 GD Nijmegen
CoF Consequences of Failures
The Netherlands
DWS Deck water seal
Tel.: +31 24 35 23 200 ERP Engine Room Panel
Fax: +31 24 35 23 177 FOP Fuel oil pump
E-mail:
inertgasaftersales.nijmegen@alfalaval.com LCRP Local Control Room Panel

P/V- Pressure / Vacuum breaker


1.2 Liability breaker
The data published in this manual are based PVB Pressure / Vacuum breaker
on the latest information available. They are
subject to future modification.

We reserve the right to change the construction


and/or design of the product, without being
obliged to adapt earlier supplies accordingly.

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2 SAFETY • Before entering an enclosed or poorly ven-


tilated area containing an inert gas gener-
2.1 General Safety instructions ator or transmission equipment and pip-
This plant is designed to produce inert gas, with ing, follow all established local safety pre-
low oxygen content. Inert gas is an asphyxiating cautions and procedures.
gas and contains nitrogen (N2), carbon dioxide
(CO2) and little or no oxygen (O2). Furthermore • Product gas should not be vented or oth-
carbon monoxide (CO) and other toxic gasses erwise discharged except through the
that may be present. normal piping system. Appropriate signs
should be placed in the area of the nitro-
Exposure to or inhalation of the product gas gen system warning of the hazard.
should be avoided; the more so as no oxygen is
present. Leakage or venting of product gas into • Piping of the inert gas flow to areas of
closed or confined areas, or at places where high air circulation is recommended. Con-
personnel may be present, must be avoided. sult your own safety personnel for local,
state and federal procedures or regula-
Any violation of these warnings may result in tions.
accidents causing personal injuries. A general
indication about the effects and symptoms in • All electrical installation should be in ac-
case of low oxygen content is given below: cordance with the recognised electrical
codes.

Oxygen content Effects and symptoms


15-19% Decreased ability to work strenuously. May impair the co-ordination.
12-14% Respiration increase with exertion, increase of pulse rate, impaired co-
ordination, reception and judgement affected.
10-12% Respiration further increases in rate and depth, poor judgement, blueness of lips.
8-10% Mental failure, fainting, unconsciousness, ashen face, blueness of lips,
nausea and vomit.
9- 8% 8 minutes exposure: fatal; 6 minutes exposure: 50% fatal; 4-5 minutes
exposure recovery with treatment.
4- 6% Coma in 40 seconds, convulsions, respiration ceased or death.
Note: oxygen contents are indicated by volume percentage at atmospheric pressure.

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2.2 Safety instructions for Op-


erating & maintenance If ventilation is insufficient this can cause
Operating the equipment in excess of the under-pressure in the room. The result
conditions set forth in the Sales Contract may be that doors cannot be opened any-
and the Technical Specification will more.
subject it to stresses and strains that it
was not designed to withstand.

Carefully read the cautions and instructions Do not enter any cargo space
before starting the equipment or doing any and/or tank before the oxygen
maintenance. content in these spaces is
measured and found sufficient to
1. Before doing any maintenance to the guarantee that these places are
electrical installation, be certain that the not filled with inert gasses or
electrical supply has been switched off by other gasses then air!
the main switch.

2. Before doing any maintenance to the


equipment, be sure that all pressures of
the entire system have been vented.

3. When operating the equipment, do not


exceed the rated capacities, speeds,
pressures or temperatures or act
otherwise than laid down in these
instructions and the sub-contractors
manuals.

4. Do not remove any covers from rotating


units, such as blowers, fuel pumps, fans
etc. while the unit is in operation.

5. At no time the unit should be energised


and started in hazardous environments.

6. Sufficient ventilation air is obligatory in the


ig generator room.

7. Before any operation do test the alarms


and calibrate the O2 analyser.

8. The O2 content should not exceed 5%


when the inert gas is supplied to the tanks

9. Spilling oil (fuel or lubrication) may cause


slipperiness or fire damages.

10. The mode selection Inert Gas/ Air should


be made by the responsible person.

11. For detail about operations see chapter 7.

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Fig 1 shows the safety triangle that need be


used all the time for safe operation during
inerting- gas freeing.

Never the area indicated as “flammable or


explosive region” may be entered.

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3 INSTALLATION pump. For that purpose an electrical con-


tact is made available.
3.1 Installation instructions In case seawater is supplied from another
source (not a dedicated seawater supply
Carefully read the cautions and in- pump), an automatic valve must always
structions before installing the be fitted in the supply line to the gas gen-
equipment: erator.

1. Remove all packing material carefully. 7. For free discharge of the seawater (con-
sequently pressure-less), the piping must
2. The inert gas installations are delivered not have a great resistance (see dimen-
on foundation frames; on behalf of sions on the dimensional drawings). In
transport, the installation is divided or order to be able to discharge the cooling
parts are disassembled that are delivered water pressure-less during swinging (roll-
separately, depending on the dimensions. ing) of the ship, the water discharge lines
must have a slope of at least 20°. This
3. The diameters of the piping, to which the applies to the connection line between the
supply, vent, discharge and distribution washing tower and the water seal and to
lines on board must be connected, are the discharge line of the water seal to
indicated on the diagrams and drawings overboard.
(Process documentation and dimensional
drawings). In case a big pressure drop 8. When fitting the water seal and its supply
will occur in the pipe system, these lines and discharge lines, attention should be
should be of an extra ample design. paid to the fact that during operation no
When choosing the pipe diameters, the air bubbles can arise in this line. Bubbles
capacities and pressures mentioned in can block the water passage; at possible
the technical specification should be con- air collecting places a venting pipe must
sidered. be made, e.g. in bends, high fitted piping
parts, under the lid of the water seal etc.
4. If more than one generator is placed on a
ship, each generator must be provided 9. Inert gas generator must be installed
with its own fittings, such as shut-off above highest waterline. For more details
valves, filters, reducing valves etc in the see the flow diagrams in the "Process
various supply and discharge lines. This documentation". If the generator is placed
in order to be able to guarantee an inde- near or below water level, special ar-
pendent operation of each generator. rangements for the generator and the wa-
ter seal are required.
5. No rain or water from the outside may
find its way into the venting and aerating 10. Seawater pipes must be protected
pipes. against corrosion;

6. The seawater supply pressure should 11. The temperature of the combustion air
remain as constant as possible (+/- 20%). may not be subjected to a sudden strong
If big pressure fluctuations in the sea- variation. It is recommended to suck in
water are to be expected, it is recom- the combustion air from "inside" the ship.
mended to fit a dedicated seawater sup-
ply pump. 12. There should be a constant fuel quality
and viscosity, this being important for the
6B The sea water supply to the gas genera- fuel air ratio.
tor must be stopped when a failure in the
seawater discharge of the generator oc- 13. The compressed air supply may not con-
curs either by closing an automatic valve tain rests of lubricating oil and must be
(to be fitted in the sea water supply line), free of condense.
or by stopping the sea water supply

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14. All blow-off piping indicated on the draw-


ings must be led to the "outside".

15. When the generator is erected in a room


specially meant for it, there has to be a
forced purge of air to discharge the heat
developed; a fan must be fitted in the dis-
charge canal.

16. The I.G. generator is equipped with a


Zirconia type of O2-analyser. This item
contains no moving or rotating parts and
ship movements or vibrations will have no
effect. The O2 measurement and the O2-
sensor will last for many years. The only
attention this analyser requires is regular
calibration. Calibration requires a calibra-
tion nitrogen gas bottle including pressure
reducing set. A nitrogen cylinder with ox-
ygen must be on board of the ship, close
to the O2-analyser.

17. The wiring of the auxiliary (control) cur-


rent part is performed according to the X-
wiring principle, which means that the
wires are running at the rear side of the
mounting plates. The internal wiring is of
the required flexible type for shipboard
use. All connections are made with wire
connectors.

18. The entrance of the main supply cables


can be made on a suitable place on the
starter panel. The electrical connections
(cables) between the terminal boxes, oth-
er electrical parts and the panels must be
laid alongside the ship's steel structure.
These cables should be laid during erec-
tion on board.

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4 STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS 4.2 Storage instructions for the


construction period
4.1 General storage instructions With the construction period Alfa Laval Aal-
The equipment must be stored at a clean and borg Nijmegen BV means:
dry place, protected against weather and ”The period between removing the packaging
moisture. Ambient temperature should not be material, the installation of the equipment into
below 0 °C and above +50 °C. the ship (or into a segment of the ship) and
the commissioning of the complete ship”.
During transportation, severe shocks or vibra-
tions should be prevented. During this construction period of the ship the
equipment must be stored according to the
All equipment is packed by Alfa Laval Aalborg General storage instructions mentioned
Nijmegen B.V. and suitable for storage under above.
above-mentioned conditions. If equipment,
such as blowers, is stored for a period longer Great care must be taken to protect the
than equipment against damages while working in
12 months, it may be required to check the the surrounding area of the equipment.
lubrication. If necessary, it must be replaced.
Special care must be taken to protect the
equipment from sparks when welding near to
the equipment.

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5 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION The combustion is a chemical reaction be-


tween the hydrocarbon and the oxygen, main-
5.1 General ly giving carbon dioxide and water. Some little
An inert gas system contains the following rest quantities of oxygen, carbon monoxide
standard equipment: and hydrogen also remain. The nitrogen
leaves the generator unchanged.
1) 2 (two) x 100% centrifugal fan. The burner is not ignited at air production.
Each equipped with local control panel
and motor starters A good combustion process is the first re-
quirement of a reliable inert gas generator.
2) 1 (one) generator, consisting of: The burner is of our special design, in accord-
- Combustion chamber and washing ance with the Alfa Laval Aalborg Nijmegen
tower B.V. Ultra-mizing Combustion System.
- Burner
- Local control panel The combustion air is supplied to the burner
- Oxygen analyser under pressure. In the burner, the fuel oil is
- Other valves and instrumentation atomised in such a way that a perfect mixing of
fuel and air is achieved. In this way, the behav-
3) 2 Fuel Oil Pumps (FOP) both connected iour of the flame is identical to that of a gas/air
including motor starter panel. mixture.

4) Valves at main line. Consequently, a bright blue flame is seen,


- Pressure control valve. that will not create any soot. Soot cannot be
- Delivery valve. tolerated in the plant, neither in the ship’s car-
- Purge valve. go tanks nor in piping system. Prevention of
- Bleed valve. soot is only possible in an extremely stable
- Check valve. and well-balanced combustion process as
used by Alfa Laval Aalborg Nijmegen B.V..
5) Cargo Control Room Panel (CCRP):
- Recorder / Deck pressure and oxygen The hot inert gas produced mainly consists out
contents of nitrogen and carbon dioxide. The hot com-
- Several alarms, indicators and opera- bustion gases are cooled directly and indirectly
tors for the best results.

6) Deck Water Seal (DWS) The first indirectly cooling occurs in the com-
bustion chamber by a cooling-water jacket. The
7) Pressure/Vacuum breaker (P/V-breaker) main cooling of the combustion gases occurs
(PVB) in the cooling / washing section of the com-
bustion chamber.
8) Bridge Panel (BP)
During the main cooling the inert gas is direct-
5.2 Process principle ly cooled with seawater. At the same time, the
The I.G. generator is capable of producing sulphur oxides are washed out. The sulphur is
inert gas or air. See chapter 14 for operation present in the fuel and is oxidised during
guidelines. combustion. The inert gas is cooled down to a
few degrees over seawater inlet temperature
Inert gas is produced by stoichiometric com- and saturated with water of that temperature.
bustion of fuel oil with air.
At the end of the cooling section, the water
The fuel oil is a hydrocarbon and the air a mix- droplets are separated, as the gas passes
ture of mainly 79% nitrogen and 21% oxygen. through a demister.

The required final pressure of the generator is


achieved by a fan installed in front of the
combustion chamber and a pressure control

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valve in the inert gas line. This causes an If the fuel-oil/air ratio is not correct over a part
overpressure inside the combustion chamber of the capacity range, then the fuel-oil/air
and the gas cooling section. A water seal un- ratio can be changed by the pressure control
der the cooling section discharges the water, valve (2032).
while at the same time maintaining the re- Only the first time after installation the oil reg-
quired pressure and avoiding the escape of ulating valve (2032) has to be adjusted step-
inert gas. wise. This fuel-regulating valve used has an
adjustable gradient. See the sub-suppliers
documentation of Maxon (the valve normally
5.3 Detailed process description is set by the commissioning engineer of Alfa
Laval Aalborg Nijmegen BV and this need be
5.3.1 General done only once and is complicated; it is advice
The process descriptions and tag numbers not to change if not needed)
refer to the flow diagrams, which you will find This means that with the aid of several ad-
in the chapter "Process documentation" justment screws, the right quantity of fuel oil
can be supplied to the main burner, to match
5.3.2 Combustion air supply the combustion airflow at any position of the
The combustion air is supplied to the main burner gun.
burner (2001) by a centrifugal fan (2202 or
2222). By applying these kinds of valves a reliable
The quantity of combustion air to the burner is and repeatable adjustment of the O2 content
adjusted via the burner lance. can be obtained. The capacity will be auto-
matically adjusted via a hand wheel or cylin-
The air pressure is monitored by a pressure der (option) at the main burner.
switch for ‘pressure too low’ (PZA-2011).
If the fuel-oil/air ratio is not correct over the
I.G. generator is equipped with two combustion whole of the capacity range, then the fuel-
air fans according the classification require- oil/air ratio can be changed by the pressure
ments. Both fans/blowers have block valves regulating valve (1071).
(2205 and 2225) at the outlet This change is advised if the O2 content is too
The block valves are equipped with limit high/low over the whole range.
switches for safe operation and protection of If the fuel oil pressure is high, the O2 content
the fans. The operator will not be able to start will be low. If the pressure is low the O2 content
the generator without having these valves in will be high.
the correct position.
To start the generator, the burner gun has to
5.3.3 Capacity control be in its start position, safeguarded by a limit
The capacity of the inert gas generator can be switch (2001a) and indicated on the mimic
adjusted by the hand wheel on the main burn- panel.
er. With this the burner gun (lance) can be
moved forward and backward in its casing. During inert gas or air production the capacity
The passages of the slots in the atomising must be adjusted in such a way that the deck
ring round the burner head will consequently main pressure can be maintained at the set
get smaller or bigger. value without blowing-off a too great quantity
of gas via the purge/excess gas valve (6021).
Because the supply pressure of the blower is
almost constant, less or more combustion air Note:
will flow through the slots. − After re-adjustment of the capacity during
inert gas production, especially with larger
By means of a linkage, the fuel-regulating changes, the system (pressure and
valve (2032) is coupled to the burner gun. temperatures) may require some time to
This results in a simultaneously controlled stabilise, before the oxygen content is
supply of fuel and of combustion air. between the set limits again. Small steps
are to be advised.

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− The minimum and maximum capacity mainly axially orientated impulse flow of the
positions, the stroke of the burner gun, are liquid itself, results in an ultra-fine dispersion of
fixed by mechanical stops on the burner the liquid.
mounting slides. These may never be
changed. The tangential impulse flow is created by sup-
plying the air through slots in a ring fitted
5.3.4 Fuel oil supply around the spray nozzle.
Fuel oil is sucked in and supplied at a con-
stant pressure by a fuel oil pump (1012). The The optimum gas quality is achieved by:
fuel oil pump has a built in pressure safety - the correct atomization by combustion
relief valve. air
- The burner cone that concentrates the
Prior to starting the ignition, and while the heat, resulting in a complete chemical
pump is already running (pre-purge time); all reaction of fuel and air
the fuel oil is pumped back via the overflow
valve (1071). By means of this valve, the oper- An optimal atomisation of the fuel is achieved if
ating pressure of the pump is adjusted as well. the differential pressure over the slots of the
atomising ring is minimum 0.1 bar. This means
The fuel oil flows to the nozzle of the main the difference between the combustion pres-
burner via two valves (1059, 2040) and a fuel- sure (on gauge 2012) and the pressure inside
oil-regulating valve (2032). the combustion chamber (= pressure indicator
mounted on controller 8005 in the control pan-
During ignition, a small quantity of fuel oil is el).
supplied at the set pressure to the pilot burner
(2101) via two solenoid valves (2103, 2105). At a lower atomising pressure, the quality of
A switch (1053) safeguards the fuel oil pres- combustion will grow worse and soot could be
sure. formed.

5.3.5 Pilot burner The burner cone is a part of wear and tear.
During a certain interval of the ignition se- Therefore this cone must be checked periodi-
quence, the pilot burner is supplied with fuel cally for damage, (see the chapter "Mainte-
oil at the set pump pressure and instrument nance"), and replaced as soon as necessary
air for atomisation and combustion. (see drw P-X00047). The life of the burner
cone is strongly influenced by the quality of
The pilot burner is ignited with the aid of a spark the fuel oil (DMA, DMB or DMC) and the cor-
generated by means of a spark plug. An ignition rect adjustment of the system (setting of O2
transformer (2131) is supplying the high voltage content, above mentioned atomizing pressure,
for the spark plug. water pressure, etc). Alfa Laval Aalborg Nij-
megen B.V. experienced based on this, life
The burning of the flame is monitored by an UV- times of less than 1000 hours and more than
flame detector (2121), in conjunction with the 3500 hours. So the correct operation is most
flame safeguard relay in the electric system. important.

5.3.6 Main burner 5.3.7 Combustion chamber and


The main burner (2001) is ignited by the pilot scrubbing section
burner. The burning of the flame is monitored Main and pilot burners are mounted on the
by an U.V.-flame detector (2021), in conjunc- combustion chamber (2301). A cooling-water
tion with the flame safeguarding relay in the jacket surrounds the combustion chamber to
electric system. discharge the generated heat as much as
possible. The cooling water jacket has a spi-
The fuel oil is atomised in two steps. First a ral, so the cooling water flows round the com-
spray nozzle disperses the fuel oil. Then it is bustion chamber wall and an optimum cooling
subjected to the inside a tangential impulse effect is achieved.
flow of combustion air, which added to the

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The hot inert gas flows through the cool- junction with the pressure control system of
ing/washing tower, where it is directly cooled the generator a constant and stable pressure
with seawater to a few degrees above sea- can be maintained. The consequence is a
water inlet temperature. constant combustion air supply, thus a con-
stant oxygen percentage.
At the same time, the sulphur oxides are
washed out of the inert gas. These sulphur For a proper functioning of the water seal, the
oxides are formed during combustion of the discharge line must have a slope of minimal
fuel oil, as the fuel oil always contains sulphur. 20° to overboard. In case of less slope aera-
tion connections back to inert gas main must
The seawater is supplied to the sprayers and be made.
the combustion chamber jacket via orifices
(2314 and 2316), which distribute the cooling A level switch (2322) safeguards a proper
water in the correct quantities. Orifice 2316 discharge of water to the effluent water seal.
has been adjusted during commissioning to For draining a pneumatic valve (2410) is
meet a water inlet pressure of approx 1.8 mounted in front of the control valve. The
bar(g). drain valve is normally closed and can be
opened via a solenoid valve. Draining will take
The seawater leaving the sprayers flows out place in case of a burner failure at start-up.
via the water seal. Low- and high-alarm pres- The water, with some fuel oil, is discharged to
sure switches (2320, 2321) safeguard the the bilge.
seawater supply. As long as this draining valve is opened, the
generator cannot be (re)started as the limit
Sufficient cooling of the combustion chamber switch (GSb) of the valve is connected to the
wall is safeguarded by high temperature starting circuit of the generator.
switch (2312). Sufficient cooling of the inert
gas is safeguarded by high temperature
switch (2335). 5.3.9 Generator pressure control
system
A demister (2307) on top of the scrubbing The pressure inside the generator should be
tower prevents a mist from being carried away kept constant at 0.15 bar (g). This insures a
with the inert gas. The mist is condensed and proper combustion with a constant quantity of
re-supplied as water droplets, which are car- combustion air at a given capacity.
ried off via the water seal.
The pressure is held constant by the pressure
5.3.8 Effluent water seal control valve (6001). The valve is controlled in the
manner described below.
A water seal mounted under the cooling sec-
tion discharges the cooling water and the The generator pressure is measured and
condensate from the generator, at the same amplified by a pressure transmitter (6006).
time maintaining the required overpressure in The output signal is fed to a pressure
the generator and avoiding the escape of gas controller (8005) where it is compared with the
or air. set value (150 mbar).

Level controller 2418 controls the height of the Depending on the difference between the
water seal. This controller becomes its input measured and the set values, a proportionally
signal from differential pressure transmitter integrated signal is generated, which is
2415, which is fitted in front of control valve passed through to a positioner (6003) of the
(2419). As soon as the cooling water pump control valve.
has been started the level control will be acti-
vated. Because the level control is operated At the start up the control valve will be opened
by a differential pressure transmitter, this con- completely. Direct after the start, the pressure
trol is independent from the pressure inside of control system will be activated automatically.
the combustion chamber. Therefore, in con-

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The generator pressure will increase to the In case of the mode 'INERT GAS
set working pressure. PRODUCTION', the purge air and (after
ignition) the initially produced inert gas, are
As the main burner starts on low capacity, the blown off to the outside air for about 5
expansion of the gasses during ignition of this minutes until the inert gas quality has
burner has no effect on the ignition of the stabilised.
burner or effluent water seal of the generator.
Provided no alarms are indicated the inert gas
5.3.10 Generator delivery pressure can be led to the cargo tanks. On the LCRP,
The delivery pressure is one of the most im- the operator must operate the ‘GENERATOR
portant characteristics of the generator, which STAND-BY’ switch. The inert gas delivery
always has to be looked at very sharply. valve can now be opened via the CCRP.

The air quantity delivered by the blower de- 5.3.12 Excess gas vent system - deck
pends both on the difference between the main pressure
blower pressure and the generator back pres- Through the purge valve / excess gas vent
sure and on the passage of the slots in the valve (6021) the overcapacity of inert gas is
atomising ring of the main burner. blown-off and the pressure in the inert gas
deck main line is adjusted in accordance with
If the back pressure deviates from the set the pre-set pressure.
value the quantity of combustion air at the
adjusted capacity position will be too high or The pressure transmitter (6306, 0 - 0.25
too low to match the fuel supply adjusted and bar(g)) measures the deck main pressure.
thus the oxygen content will be influenced. The 4 - 20 mA signal is led to a controller
(8008). The set value for the deck main
The quality of combustion depends on the pressure has to be determined during the first
pressure difference (about 0.1 bar) over the start-up on board.
atomising ring of the main burner.

If this pressure becomes too low, the quality


of combustion will decrease with the risk that
soot is being formed.

5.3.11 Purge / excess vent valve and


delivery valve
The delivery valve (6041) is a pneumatic stop
valve in the delivery line of the generator. The
delivery valve is closed by a spring in fail safe
position. It is controlled via a solenoid valve
(6044) in the instrument airline to the valve
actuator (6042).

The purge/excess gas valve (6021) is a


pneumatic valve in the purge line. The purge
valve is normally opened by a spring in fail safe
position. The function of the purge valve is to
purge air to the outside during the start-up and
to control the deck main pressure.

When the delivery valve is opened, the purge


valve will automatically start controlling the
deck main pressure.

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Note: cargo pumps. The generator keeps running


The purge valve only controls the deck main when this alarm is activated.
line pressure if the inert gas generator is
running and delivering inert gas to the tanks. 4. Other protections which are not part of
the Alfa Laval Aalborg Nijmegen B.V.
5.3.13 Deck main pressure control scope of supply are:
The deck main pressure is controlled and pro- - PV-valves
tected by several protections. - Ship's tank pressure monitoring system

1. The purge / excess gas vent valve pro- 5. Alfa Laval Aalborg Nijmegen B.V. delivers
tects the tanks against overpressure dur- standard a liquid filled P/V-breaker. In case
ing inerting of the tanks. If the capacity of of vacuum or too high pressure, the liquid
the generator is larger than the capacity in the P/V-valve will break through. This is
of the cargo pumps, a part of the inert an absolute emergency action which will
gas will be blown to the atmosphere. only happen if all other systems or actions
have failed. The liquid level of P/V-breaker
must be checked regularly and must be re-
2. Alfa Laval Aalborg Nijmegen B.V. delivers filled if necessary. Unlike the deck water
a deck main pressure monitoring set seal the P/V-breaker will not be filled
standard with the installation. This set automatically but has a permanent
comprises of two pressure transmitters glycol/water mixture as filling.
(6306, 6304), and a pressure indicator
(6302). The standard sequence for the safety of the
tanks is:
The signal from pressure transmitter 1. Pre-alarm at CCRP or ship's systems.
(6306) is used by controller (8008) for the Personnel will act to prevent the alarms
control of the purge valve during inerting and or the shutdowns.
and indicating and recording the deck
main pressure at the CCRP. 2. The low-low alarm from the generator will
shutdown the cargo-pumps.
The signal from the pressure transmitter
also provides a signal for the deck main 3. P/V-valves will open at a too low or too
pressure alarms (high or low). high tank pressure when actions 1 and 2
did not have any effect.
The high and low alarms are also
available when the generator is not in 4. P/V-breaker will break through at a too
operation. The high alarm will put the low or too high tank pressure. This is an
generator in purge mode. The low deck absolute emergency situation; the P/V-
main pressure alarm is a pre-alarm. In valves do not have enough capacity (i.e.
case of a low alarm the generator must blocked P/V-valve as result of corrosion).
be started or the capacity of the generator The P/V-breaker cannot be blocked since
must be increased or the cargo pumps it has no mechanical moving parts. The
capacity should be decreased etc. P/V-breaker will always assure that the
tank pressure will be within the safe
In case of low alarm, there is still a safe range!
situation, but immediate action should be
taken. The set value for the inert gas main line pres-
sure has to be determinate during the start up
3. Low-low deck main pressure alarm formed of the installation on board of the ship (for
by pressure transmitter (6304) in automatic control keep tension on the CCRP
combination with a switching module all the time)
(8010). Potential free contacts are provided
by Alfa Laval Aalborg Nijmegen B.V. to stop Note:

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The ship may have additional safety devices, The output (4 - 20 mA) is supplied to a
but this is outside the scope of supply and recorder (8009) in the cargo control room
responsibility of Alfa Laval Aalborg Nijmegen panel.
B.V..
5.3.14 Measurement and safeguarding 5.3.15 Fuel to air ratio / oxygen con-
of the oxygen content tent
The oxygen analyser (7001) constantly The fuel to air ratio, (and with this the oxygen
measures the oxygen content in the inert gas content of the inert gas produced), has been
and will effect an alarm if a set maximum or set over the whole capacity range by means
minimum quantity of oxygen is exceeded. of the adjustable screws in the fuel oil regulat-
ing valve (2032).
The maximum value is fixed by the application
of the inert gas (normally about. 4 vol. % O2). This setting is permanent and should not be
The minimum value protects against under- changed!
stoichiometric combustion (a too high content
of combustibles CO + H2 with the risk of soot), In case of large changes in air temperature,
normally set at 2 vol. % O2. air humidity or quality of the fuel oil, the O2-
content becomes too high or too low.
The generator will not stop at an O2 HIGH or
an O2 LOW alarm condition. A visible and In this event, the fuel-oil pressure before the
audible alarm will occur. If such a failure fuel-oil regulating valve (2032) must be in-
remains for more than 60 seconds, purge creased or decreased by means of a pressure
valve (6021) will open; delivery valve (6041) control valve (1071) in the fuel-oil return line.
will close.
In case of a re-adjustment take care of the
The inert gas produced will be blown off now following:
and not discharged to the cargo tanks. This
enables the operator to change the adjustment • BE SURE, THAT THE FUEL OIL PUMP
of the equipment and to see the result. DELIVERY PRESSURE, INDICATED ON
THE MANOMETER (1003), DOES NOT
In case of an O2 alarm the O2 content can be EXCEED A PRESSURE OF 20 bar (g)!
changed by supplying either more or less fuel This to prevent a back flow of oil in the
oil to the main burner. This has to be controlled pump via a built-in overflow valve.
manually by the pressure-regulating valve • Adjust with small steps, this due to the
(1071) in the fuel oil supply line. This can be response time of the measuring system.
necessary e.g. at temperature variations of the • In case an excess of fuel is supplied in
combustion air. proportion to the combustion air (O2-
content measured below minimum setting)
When the oxygen content in the inert gas or the atomising pressure is too low, the
produced is in the correct range the product risk exists that soot is being formed. Soot
can be led to the deck again. can foul and damage the equipment. An
indication for this phenomenon is the
The analyser has to be calibrated regularly, flame becoming yellow.
with the aid of a 'span' gas (instrument air) • The fuel pressure on the main burner will
and with the aid of a calibration gas not always have the same value for cer-
(N2 + 1.5% O2). tain oxygen contents this depends on the
fuel temperature, the viscosity and the
Registration of the oxygen content quality (see technical specifications).
The oxygen content of the inert gas is • The fan takes in a constant volume of
constantly measured by an O2 -analyser combustion air. The quantity of kilograms
(7001). This analyser gives a 4 - 20 mA of oxygen in that air depends on the ambi-
signal, which corresponds linearly with the ent temperature and humidity.
analyser range.

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• Prior to re-adjusting check the generator


delivery pressure; it has to be exactly 0.15
bar.
• After re-adjustment of the capacity during
inert gas production, (especially with larg-
er changes), the oxygen measuring sys-
tem may require some time to stabilise,
before the oxygen content is between the
set limits again.

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6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Dew point


Saturated (at gas temperature)
6.1 Design basis

The layout of the installation has been 6.3 Utilities


calculated and based upon the following
criteria. Fuel:
Marine Diesel Oil (MDO) according to:
− The unit is designed and will be built in ISO 8217 (1987) or BSMA 100 (1989), grade
accordance with the regulations of IMO DMA, DMB or DMC
and the rules of the applicable
classification society. Inlet pressure: 0 – 0.4 bar(g)
− Shipboard use, indoor erection. Consumption (at
− The inert gas capacity and composition is design capacity): approx. 323 kg/h
calculated with combustion air of + 25 °C
and 100% relative humidity at atmospheric Electricity:
pressure. The average cooling water has a Main supply system
temperature of + 25 °C. 440V / 3Ph / 60Hz
− Pressures mentioned are effective working 220V / 1Ph / 60Hz
pressures (± 5% tolerance). 24V DC
− Temperature tolerances ± 1 °C.
− Quantities tolerance ± 3%; Combustion air blower motor
− Electrical supply voltage tolerance Rating: 62 kW
+10% / -15%. Consumption: 56 kWh/h
− The combustion chamber cooling water
FOP motor
jacket is designed for a maximum of 1 bar
Rating: 0.9 kW
overpressure.
Consumption: 0.7 kWh/h
6.2 Inert gas specification Auxiliaries
Rating: 3 kW
Capacity: Consumption: 2 kWh/h
Adjustable 4125 m3/h
Turndown ratio 1:4 Cooling water:
Discharge pressure max. 0.15 bar (g) Seawater consumption
Generator: 350 m3/h
Gas composition (based on dry gas): Deck water seal:
3
3 m /h
Oxygen O2 2 - 4 vol. % Quality: filtered seawater
Carbon monoxide CO max 500 ppm (mesh size 4 mm)
Carbon dioxide CO2 max 14.0 vol. % Inlet pressure: 2 - 4 bar
Sulphur oxides SOx max. 50 ppm Outlet pressure: atmospheric
Nitrogen N2 balance Inlet temperature: max. 32 °C
Soot 0 (on scale Temperature rises: about. 10 °C average
Bacharach)
Rinsing water
Note:
-Bacharach 0 = complete absence; Fresh water
-at lower O2-content, CO-content will increase. consumption 4 m3/h
Temperature: Instrument air:
About 6 °C above cooling water inlet Quality: free from dust, oil and
temperature. condensed water
Supply pressure: 6-9 bar
Consumption for

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pneumatic valves: 2 Nm3/h Ambient air:


Consumption for pilot Temperature: between 0 and 50 °C
burner per start: 170 litres Consumption for
combustion: about 4685 Nm3/h
Pressure atmospheric
Humidity 100%

Sufficient ventilation in the ig generator


room is obligatory!

If ventilation is insufficient this can cause


under-pressure in the room. The result
may be that doors cannot be opened any-
more.

Noise level:
Noise produced
by blower*: max. abt 100 dB (A)
* Measured at 1m distance (in free field)

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7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • The Engine room panel (ERP).


This is an optional panel. The panel con-
Before operating the unit, read the tains information useful for engine room
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. personnel, such as generator status and
supply of utilities. Depending on the user's
7.1 General requirements Alfa Laval Aalborg Nijmegen
The complete generator is controlled by the B.V. can supply this panel. However this is
PLC. The PLC program is not a part of this not required by classification.
manual since the program details are not
required for installation or operation of this • Other panels:
system. However in case of problems or Equipment such as the blowers and fuel
questions, please contact ALFA LAVAL oil pump are equipped with starter panels
AALBORG NIJMEGEN B.V., for further comprising of motor starters and some
assistance. basic indicators.

Soot can foul and damage the system. For more details about the control panels,
please refer to the electrical diagrams
collected in the “Electrical documentation”
To prevent soot from being formed, always
make sure that:
7.3 Switching on
• The correct fuel quality is used (see the
chapter Technical specifications). 7.3.1 Inert gas production
• The differential air pressure over the main 1. Turn the main supply switches ‘ON’. Keep
burner is correct, about 0.1 bar (g); this is ‘ON’ normally for the analyser (for pro-
the atomising pressure. longing the lifetime of the sensor) and for
• No excess of fuel is supplied; i.e. oxygen the deck equipment/alarms.
content indicated on the O2-analyser must
always be more than 1%. Switching ‘ON’ has to be done at least 1
• The oxygen analyser is regularly calibrat- hour before the generator is started. This
ed; in conjunction with the warm-up time for
the oxygen analyser.

7.2 Control panels 2. Before starting.


An inert gas system comprises several control - Open the instrument air shut off valve
panels which are described below. (1501).
- Calibrate the oxygen analyser accord-
• The Local Control Room Panel (LCRP). ing to the instructions given in the O2-
This is the main panel of the generator analyser manual (see the Sub-
from which the generator can be operated. suppliers documentation).

• The Cargo Control Room Panel (CCRP). 3. Checks.


From this panel the inert gas delivery - Check if the instrumentation valves for
valve can be operated and the deck line the pressure indicators and transmit-
main pressure is controlled. This panel is ters are opened
the interface between the inert gas gener- - Check if the drain plug on the main
ator and the cargo tanks. burner and the rinsing valve (2313) on
the combustion chamber are closed.
• The Bridge panel (BP).
This is a small panel with only a few ele-
mentary functions, which are required by
the classification.

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4. Starting up the seawater supply: 13. The burner start up sequence is start-
- Open the valves in cooling water sup- ed now:
ply and the discharge lines of the
combustion chamber and the water 0 sec. Blower starts running (pre-purge
seal. time of 60 seconds).
- Open the valves in the water supply 30 sec. Fuel oil pump starts running.
and the discharge lines of the deck
water seal. 60 sec. Ignition pilot burner.
- Start the cooling water supply pump. Solenoid valves (2103, 2105,
- Check pressure: approx 1.8 barg 2114) for fuel oil and instrument
- Start the deck water seal water supply air to the pilot burner open; The
pump. ignition transformer (2131) and
the spark plug are energised.
5. Open the main fuel oil shut off valve 70 sec. Ignition transformer de-energised.
(1001). UV-flame detector (2121) must
have detected the flame of the
6. Check that the fuel oil control valve pilot burner, otherwise the genera-
(1071), in the oil return line to the tank, is tor shuts down and an alarm is
opened. given.
85 sec. Ignition of the main burner.
7. Open isolating valves (1015 and 1005) of The two valves for fuel to main
the fuel oil pump. Rotate the handle of the burner open (1056 and 2040).
fuel oil filter (1002) twice. The pilot burner ignites the main
burner.
8. Open the fuel oil shut-off valve (1051) on 90 sec. The solenoid valves (2103, 2105,
the generator. and 2114) for the fuel oil and the
instrument air to the pilot burner
9. Put the main burner in the starting posi- are closed again. The Pilot burner
tion (optional: automatic). If the burner is extinguishes.
in the start position this is indicated on the UV-flame detector (2021) must
LCRP, the indicator light turns on. If the have detected the flame of the
light is blinking this indicates that it is not main burner, otherwise the gener-
in the starting position. ator shuts down and an alarm is
given.
10. Select the production mode 'INERT GAS The pressure control system is
PRODUCTION'. now being activated.
The air pressure inside the gener-
11. Check that the deck seal and the P/V ator must be checked and if nec-
breaker are correctly filled. essary adjusted to the set value of
0.15 bar (g).
12. If the indication 'SYSTEM READY TO 295 sec. From this moment on, inert gas
START' on the mimic panel lights up, can be delivered to the tanks, pro-
start the inert gas generator by pushing vided that the O2-content is be-
the START button of switch S4 on the tween its limits.
LCRP. If the indication light does not light
up consult "Trouble shooting". 14. Check:
- Pressures.
- Temperatures.
- Oxygen content of inert gas produced.
See the test protocol. Re-adjust, if neces-
sary.

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15. Adjust the burner capacity with the hand


wheel on the main burner if this is neces- 5. Adjust the main burner into its highest
sary (optional: remote) capacity position with its hand wheel.

16. Wait for at least 5 minutes. 6. If the indication “SYSTEM READY TO


START” lights-up then start the generator
17. If the generator operates normally and with the START button S4. The blower
the composition of the gas is correct, and starts and the pressure control system is
then push the ‘STAND BY’ switch on the operative.
LCRP (the stand-by lamp starts blinking).
If the indication “SYSTEM READY TO
18. On the LCRP and the CCRP the indica- START” does not lights-up then consult
tion 'STAND BY' will light up. This means the additional operation notes.
the generator is ready to deliver the inert
gas to the tanks. The necessary charging 7. Check pressures and temperatures.
operations can now be controlled from
the Cargo Control Room Panel. 8. If the generator operates normally then
turn the ‘STAND BY’ switch or the push
19. Push the 'INERTGAS OR AIR TO DECK' button on the
switch (on the CCRP)
10. On the LCRP and the CCRP the indica-
20. Provided the O2-content of the inert gas tion 'STAND BY' will light up. This means
produced is between the limits set on the the generator is ready to deliver the air to
alarm set points of the oxygen analyser the tanks.
the following will happen.
- The delivery valve (6041) of the gen- 11. Turn the 'INERTGAS OR AIR TO DECK'
erator opens. switch (on the CCRP) into position
- The purge/excess gas vent valve 'START'. And release to ‘ON’. This will
(6021) is slowly controlled to the have the following effect.
working position. - The delivery valve (6041) of the gen-
- Check if bleed valve 6051 is closed. erator opens.
- The purge/excess valve (6021) is slow-
If the required deck main pressure cannot ly controlled to its closed position or to
be obtained then the capacity of the a controlled working position if the
burner has to be increased by the hand deck main pressure increases.
wheel on the burner (optional: remote).

7.3.2 Air production 7.4 Switching off


1. Turn the main supply switches ‘ON’, (and
keep ‘ON’ normally). 7.4.1 Normal switch off
1. Switch off 'INERT GAS OR AIR TO
2. Open the instrument-air shut-off valve DECK' (on the CCRP), so the delivery of
(1501). air/inert gas to the tanks is stopped.

3. Start up the seawater supply. This will open purge valve 6021 and close
- Open the valves in the cooling water delivery valve 6041
supply and discharge lines of combus- The indication 'INERTGAS OR AIR TO
tion chamber and water seal. DECK' extinguishes.
- Open the valves in the water supply 2. Push the stop button on the local control
and discharge lines of the deck seal. panel for stopping inert gas or air produc-
- Start the seawater supply pump. tion (the blower keeps running for some
- Start the deck seal supply pump. time). The combustion room is purged
4. Put production mode selector, into posi- with air now to remove the oil vapour and
tion 'AIR PRODUCTION'. the gasses with sulphur.

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7.5 Checks during operation


3. The blowers will be automatically
switched off after about 3 minutes. Checks after every start and further every
4 hours' operating time:
5. Switch off the cooling water pump only • Check the O2-content (inert gas produc-
after approx 2 hours. tion only).
This enables the combustion • Check the pressures and temperatures
chamber to cool down (see test protocol). Record these values to
properly and reduce corrosion observe any irregularity as quickly as pos-
sible.
5. Close the fuel oil shut off valves (1001 • Check whether an equal flow of inert gas
and 1051). is indicated on the flow indicator on the
oxygen analyser panel (inert gas produc-
6. Rinse the combustion chamber with fresh tion only).
water as described in the maintenance • Check the fuel oil pump delivery pressure.
chapter. This is only applicable if the
• Check the fuel oil pump discharge pres-
generator will be turned of for longer than
sure after start; the oil must return to the
a day.
tank via pressure control valve (1071) in
fuel oil return line; IF NOT, STOP THE
DO NOT use salt water when rinsing the
SYSTEM and RE-ADJUST valve (1071);
combustion chamber.
see Sub-suppliers documentation.
• Check the filter in the oxygen sample line
7. In case of a long period of standstill, han-
(7022).
dle as described in “In case of a longer
standstill” below. • Check the temperature and smooth run-
ning of the combustion air fan.
7.4.2 In case of a longer standstill
Checks every week:
• Check the calibration of the O2-analyser.
1. Close the cooling water supply valves.
An exactly calibrated O2-analyser is very
2. Drain the water seal. important (correct gas quality, prevention
of soot formation)!
3. Close the drain when the water seal is • Lamp test.
empty. • Alarm test.

4. Open valve (2340) in the fresh water line Checks every month:
to the jacket of the combustion chamber. • Open drain plug at the bottom of the burn-
Rinse with fresh water for 1 hour and er housing to drain possible collected oil
close valve (2340).

5. Close the cooling water discharge valves


of the combustion chamber and the water
seal if installed.

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7.6 Adjustments The fuel-oil pump delivery pressure can be


adjusted with the pressure regulating valve
7.6.1 Adjustments of the generator (1071) built on the fuel-oil return line. The
delivery pressure pump pressure, indicted on the manometer
The generator delivery pressure can be ad- (1003) at the pump discharge line, must al-
justed via the set point adjustment on the ways be the same.
pressure controller (8005) which is mounted in
the LCRP. The pump pressure must be checked at
The controller is adjusted in the Alfa Laval every start and further regularly.
Aalborg Nijmegen B.V. workshop, but it is
possible that some adjustments have to be The fuel-oil pump delivery pressure is safe-
changed during the test run on board. guarded by means of a built-in overflow valve.
For more detailed information and adjustment This valve is adjusted on 25 bar(g).
see the controller instructions in "Sub-
suppliers documentation".

7.6.2 Adjustments on the oxygen


analyser
Following values are set on the oxygen ana-
lyser for wet inert gas:
Oxygen alarm low: 2.0 %
Oxygen alarm high: 4.0 %
Analyser range: 0 - 5 % with an output of
4 - 20 mA.

For calibration a gas with a content of 1.5 %


oxygen must be used at the measuring range
of 0 - 5% oxygen.

Note:
The correct analyser range is essential for the
delivery valve (6041) to open.

7.6.3 Adjustments of the deck main


pressure
The deck main pressure can be adjusted on
the controller (PIC8008) in the CCRP.

The settings for the controller are indicated in


the test protocol (see Test protocol).

7.6.4 Adjustments to the pilot burner


A pressure regulator (PIC 2112) can adjust
the instrument air to the pilot burner (approx.
0.8 bar with valve open)

Adjustment has to be carried out in such a


way that a stable non-flickering flame of suffi-
cient length is obtained.

7.6.5 Adjustments of the fuel-oil


pump delivery pressure

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8 TROUBLE SHOOTING 8.2 Consequences of failures ex-


planation
8.1 Failures See column 'C.o.F.' in 'Consequences of fail-
ures table'
• In case of a failure, an audible alarm is
given and a failure indicating signal lamp 1. a. Blower and cooling water pump are
lights up (blinking). switched off after an after purge time
of 180 seconds.
• After pushing the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT b. Fuel oil pump is switched off.
button on the panels, the audible alarm is c. Fuel oil valves close. Burner extin-
switched off, but the signal lamp remains guishes.
lightened (steady). d. Purge valve opens.
e. Delivery valve closes.
• After eliminating the cause of the failure, f. Visible and audible alarm.
the installation has to be reset by pushing
the RESET button on the local control 2. a. Blower switched off immediately.
panel. b. Same as 1b up to 1f incl.
After this the generator can be restarted.
3. a. Blower switched off immediately.
• The setting of all safety devices is given in b. Cooling water supply pump switched
the test-protocol. off.
c. Same as 1b up to 1f incl.
• The “Trouble Shooting Chart” is a chart in
which all failures that are indicated on the 4. a. Purge valve opens.
control panels, also some general genera- b. Delivery valve closes.
tor failures are mentioned. c. Audible and visible alarm.

• For specific failures in operation of the 5. a. Cargo pumps stop.


various accessories belonging to the in- b. Audible and visible alarm.
stallation, the manufacturer’s instructions
in the Sub-suppliers documentation have 6. a. Audible and visible alarm.
to be consulted.

• In the trouble shooting chart, one column


is named 'C.o.F.', which means 'Conse-
quences of failures'. The figures indicated
are explained in Consequences of failures.

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8.3 Trouble Shooting Charts

8.3.1 General trouble shooting chart

Failure Possible causes Remedies


Generator doesn't start, while Purge gas valve (6021) not If one of these valves is not in
no failure is indicated and indi- completely open. its correct position, the valve
cating light 'SYSTEM READY Delivery valve (6041) not com- may be jammed, or its actuator
TO START' doesn't light up on pletely closed. or solenoid valve may be defec-
control panel: Drain bilge valve (2410) not tive. Un-jam, clean, replace.
closed.
Emergency stop button Release the emergency stop
pressed. button.
Main burner not in its starting Reposition the main burner.
position.
Seawater pump not started yet Start the seawater pump.
First failure circuit generator Push 'RESET' button.
energised.
No power supply (any). See Apply power.
Mimic diagram
Loose electrical connection. Reconnect.
System does not change over Delivery is interlocked. Wait for 5 minutes after starting
to 'charging' (inert gas/air to the generator.
deck): The O2-content of the produced Change the O2-content.
inert gas is not between the
limits set on the high and low
alarm units of the oxygen ana-
lyser
Switch not operated correctly. Push the button (INERT GAS
OR AIR TO DECK) again

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8.3.2 Consequences of failures trouble shooting chart

Failure CoF Safety Possible causes Remedies


Fuel oil pump motor 1 1013 Motor overloaded. Check and repair.
failure: Heavy run of the fuel oil
pump.
Adjustment of the over- Re-adjust (see specification
load relay is incorrect. plate on the motor).
Fuel oil pressure low: 1 PZA-L 1053 Pump isolating valves Open it.
closed.
Pump not running. Check fuses, isolating
switch, etc.
Air in fuel oil lines. Vent.
Setting overflow valve Check and re-adjust.
(1071) incorrect.
Filters (1002, 1052) Clean them.
clogged.
Instrument air pres- 1 PZA-L 1505 Shut off valve (1501) Open it
sure low: closed.
Filter (1502) clogged. Clean them.
Leaks in system. Check for leaks and repair.
Supply system defect. Repair.
Combustion air pres- 1 PZA-L 2011 Fan not running. Check fuses, isolating
sure low: switch, etc.
Flexible joint in blower Repair/replace.
outlet defective.
No flame: The main 1 (3, XZA 2021 Main burner flame de- Check main burner flame
burner does not ignite see tector (2021). Window detector. Clean or replace.
or extinguishes during note) may be dirty or the de-
operation tector may be defective.
Flame safeguard relay in Repair/replace.
Note: generator control panel
Situation is true for defective.
bilge drain valve se- Oil pressure low. Check fuel oil pressure be-
lection in “cancel” fore regulating valves.
mode. Oil nozzle main burner Clean or replace it.
dirty.
If the drain valve se- Solenoid valves (1059 Check functioning
lection mode is “au- and 2040) in fuel line to
tomatic”, then the main burner not func-
c.o.f. 3 is true with tioning correctly.
extra opening of bilge
drain valve 2410 (this
happens only during
30 seconds of flame
failure)
No flame The pilot 1 XZA 2121 Check instrument air Adjust with pressure regula-
burner does not ignite: pressure to pilot burner. tor PIC 2112 (see Pilot
burner).
Oil atomiser of pilot Replace.
burner dirty.

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Failure CoF Safety Possible causes Remedies


No flame The pilot 1 XZA 2121 Delivery pressure of Check pressure. Adjusta-
burner does not ig- the fuel oil pump incor- ble with built in return
nite (continued): rect. valve of fuel oil pump
and/or pressure regulating
valve (1071) in fuel oil
return line (see Sub-
suppliers documentation).
Pilot burner flame de- Clean or replace it.
tector (2121) not func-
tioning correctly. The
window may be dirty or
the detector may be
defective.
The flush airline of Un-block it.
detector (2121) is
blocked
Flame safeguard relay Replace
in generator control
panel defective
Solenoid valves for Check and or replace.
instrument air and fuel
oil to pilot burner not
functioning correctly
Spark plug not func- Check, replace or adjust.
tioning correctly. Distance between elec-
Insufficient contact of trodes should be approx. 2
sparkplugs cap. Elec- mm.
trodes worn out or
wet?
Fan motor failure: 2 2203 Motor overloaded
2223 Adjustment of the Re-adjust (see specifica-
overload relay incor- tion plate on motor).
rect.
Blower is switched off Switch on.
(no source supply).
Cooling water outlet 1 TZA-H 2312 No free discharge of Check free discharge of
temperature high: cooling water from cooling water.
combustion chamber. Check that the discharge
valves are open.
Orifice in cooling water Clean it.
line to combustion
chamber may be
clogged.
Cooling water inlet 1 PZA-L 2320 Cooling water supply Check fuses, duty switch-
pressure low: pump not running. es etc.
Pump isolation valve Open it.
closed
Filter clogged. Clean it

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Failure CoF Safety Possible causes Remedies


Cooling water supply 3 PZA-H 2321 Stoppage in combus- Clean it
pressure combustion tion chamber cooling
chamber high: water discharge line.
Excessive supply of Reduce.
cooling water.
Cooling water level 3 LZA-H 2322 Check free discharges Clean it.
high: of cooling water from Open the discharge valve.
water seal.
Air vent clogged. Open it (them).
Inert gas tempera- 1 TZA-H 2335 Supply cooling water Check pressure.
ture behind the low.
scrubber high: Sprayer pipes in Clean them.
scrubber clogged.
Orifice(s) clogged. Clean them.
Inert gas delivery 1 PZA-H 2336 Some of the valves in Open or clean them.
pressure high: the inert gas delivery
or main line are closed
or blocked.
Controller 8005 not set Set at 0.15 bar.
correctly.
The purge excess gas Check it.
vent valve (6121) is
not working correctly.
O2 analyser defect: 1 7002 Consult the Sub-suppliers
documentation manual in
Sub-suppliers documenta-
tion
O2 content low: 4 QIA-L 7001 Change in oxygen con- Re-adjust pressure by
tent may be the result means of pressure control
of changes in condi- valve (1071) in fuel oil
tions of ambient air return line.
(pressure, tempera-
ture, humidity) or a
result of a change in
fuel quality.
If generator delivery Re-adjust the generator
pressure is too high, delivery pressure
the air capacity supply
by the fan will be too
low to match the fuel
supply at the given
capacity position; as a
result the oxygen con-
tent will be too low.

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Failure CoF Safety Possible causes Remedies


O2 content high: 4 QIA-H 7001 Change in oxygen con- Re-adjust pressure by
tent may be the result means of pressure control
of changes in condi- valve (1071) in fuel oil
tions of ambient air return line.
(temperature, humidi-
ty) or a result of a
change in fuel quality.
If generator delivery Re-adjust the generator
pressure is too low, the delivery pressure
air capacity supply by
the fan will be too high
to match the fuel sup-
ply at the given capaci-
ty position; as a result
the oxygen content will
be too high.
Oil nozzle dirty. Clean.
Deck main pressure 6 PA-H 8008 Generator capacity to Decrease capacity.
high: high.
The excess gas vent Check correct functioning
system (6021) is not and setting.
functioning correctly.
Deck main pressure 6 PA-L 8008 Generator capacity to Increase capacity.
low: low.
Bleed valve (6051) Close it.
open.
The excess gas vent Check correct functioning
system (6021) is not and setting.
functioning correctly.
Deck main pressure 5 PA-LL 80120 Capacity of generator Increase capacity.
low-low: insufficient to follow
cargo unloading. Gen-
erator capacity to low.
The excess gas vent Check correct functioning
system (6021) is not and setting.
functioning correctly.
Bleed valve (6051) not Close it.
closed.
Deck water seal wa- 6 LA-L 6104 Water supply too low. Check and increase.
ter level low: Drain valve open. Close it.
Deck water seal wa- 1 PZA-L 6125 Deck water seal water Check fuses, duty switch-
ter pressure low: supply pump not run- es etc.
ning.
Pump isolating Open it (them).
valve(s) closed.
Filter clogged. Clean it

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9 MAINTENANCE 9.1.1 Rinsing the combustion cham-


ber
Before operating the unit, read the
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. NEVER USE SALT WATER.

9.1 General maintenance The combustion chamber of the generator


instructions must be rinsed with fresh water after each stop
Next pages include the maintenance schedule after stop the combustion is draining (automati-
for the installation. The detailed instructions cally) the sea water, and then starts the rinsing
for maintenance and repair of equipment can with fresh water.
be found in the instruction manuals of the The fresh water is entered into the combus-
sub-suppliers. Consult the Sub-suppliers doc- tion chamber through valve 2340.
umentation.

Because maintenance greatly depends on the


operating conditions, the maintenance inter-
vals might have to be shortened or extended
due to these conditions.
This is to the operator's experience.

In case of a longer stand still the instal- Fig. 9.1 Flange 2350
lation must be switched on each month
for approximately half an hour. To avoid Always check that the filter attached to flange
corrosion, valves being jammed, etc. 2350, (fig 9.1) and the hole in the disc of valve
2351 is clean. If this is not clean the combus-
IMPORTANT: tion chamber will not be drained correctly.
• In the lower side of the internal wall of the
jacket of the combustion chamber there is 9.2 Main burner
a valve with a small hole attached to a The burner cone is a wear and tear part.
flange (2351). Through this valve, the Therefore this cone must be checked periodi-
jacket of the combustion chamber is cally on damage to determine if replacement
drained during standstill. This draining is is necessary see drawing P-X00047
quick when valve is full open and slow in
case of failure of this valve (true small The life of the burner cone is strongly influ-
hole in disc). Check this valve and hole in enced by:
disc for. The jacket part for the sprayer − The quality of the fuel that is used
does also need to be drained. This done − The correct adjustment of the burner (no
via filter 2350. Also see “Rinsing the com- soot production).
bustion chamber” below.
To replace the cone the upper cover of the
KEEP THE VALVE + FILTER combustion chamber must be removed:
CLEAN AT ALL TIMES − Depressurise the combustion chamber and
all supplies.
• Even stainless steel (especially welds) can − Disconnect all pipes to the main burner.
corrode if it is exposed to non-flowing − Remove the cover by loosening the bolts.
seawater for longer periods for clearance − Take out the cone.
− Place the new cone.
• Keep the electric power to the local control − Reassemble in reverse order.
panel turned on to prolong the lifetime of
the O2-sensor. Note:
Mind the correct position for the hole for the
pilot burner.

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9.5 Maintenance tables

9.3 Pilot burner 9.5.1 Before every start

Component: Maintenance Remarks:


description
O2-analyser Check calibra- OEM manual
QIA-7001 tion
Fuel oil filter Rotate handle
1002 twice
Filter in O2 Clean
measuring
line (7022)
Filters in air Clean
pressure con-
1
trol system
(6004) and O2
Fig. 9.2 Purge nozzle instrument air.
analyser lines
(7050)
Always keep the 1.5 mm hole in the purge
Filter in in- Clean
nozzle (fig. 9.2-1) clean and open. This hole is
strument air
used for purging the UV detector (2121) and
lines (1502)
the ignition transformer (2131).
Use a needle to un-block the hole.
9.5.2 Every 250-hrs

9.4 Freezing prevention Component: Maintenance Remarks:


In case the ambient temperature for the Inert description
gas installation becomes below 0 °C and the Pilot burner Check and Distance be-
installation is out of service, attention must be 2101 clean spark tween elec-
paid to the draining of the below mentioned plug. trodes approx.
items. 2 mm.
Main burner Dismount and
From all these items the water (condense, 2001 clean oil noz-
fresh water from rinsing) must be removed zle.
and or drained. Check cone Replace if
on damage. necessary
• The combustion chamber and the scrub- Fuel oil filter Drain sump
ber jacket. Normally these jackets will 1002, 1052
drain automatically and if the maintenance Instrument air Disassemble
is carried out as indicated in the Mainte- filter 1502 and clean
nance tables below, the jackets will be Filters of Clean filter
empty. pressure element
regulators
• Cooling water supply and discharge pipes, 6004,6024,
7050
Remark: Filters 7022 Clean filter
CLOSE ALL DRAIN VALVES AGAIN! element

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9.5.3 Annually FX2N for local panel: battery and EEPROM


memory backup.
Component: Maintenance Remarks:
description The battery is maintenance free. It must be
Combustion Remove the replaced every 3 years. So make sure there
chamber 2301 inspection lid is a spare battery on board of the ship for
on the cooling each CPU FX2N unit.
tower and
clean with Actions:
solvent
Demister Inspect from - Replacement battery of FX1N
2307 bottom side
Water spray- Inspect and Nothing to do, because there is no battery to
ers, pipes clean if nec- replace.
2303 – 2306 essary.
Deck water Check internal - Replacement battery of FX2N PLC.
seal coating
Deck pres- Test alarm for Class re- Replacement to be done in 20 seconds, to
sure low/low proper func- quirement: keep the ram memory intact. Some status
(8010) tioning clean sample values can be lost, but will not effect the nor-
line mal working of the PLC. The ram memory will
Temperature Check the be reloaded from EEPROM, when the power
& pressure calibration is back on.
gauges The PLC starts then from the beginning with a
Safety devic- Check correct See the set- cold start and starts at the correct point in the
es adjustment tings in the program.
and functional test protocol.
operation 1. Turn off the power supply to the PLC.
2. Remove left top cover of the PLC.
3. Remove battery form holder.
9.5.4 After every stop
4. Disconnect the connector of battery.
5. Replace the new battery.
Component: Maintenance Remarks:
6. Connect the connector of battery.
description
7. Refit the cover.
Combustion Rinse with DO NOT USE
8. Turn on the power supply to the PLC.
chamber 2301 fresh water. SALT WA- 9. Power and Run led should light up.
TER! 10. Check? Try lamp test. If all led light’s
Filter Clean. up, then the program runs and the unit
2350+2351 can be started.
Batt.V led should be off. CPU led
should be off.

9.6 Replacing the PLC battery

The PLC is almost maintenance free. There


are only a few points for maintenance.

Replacement battery of Mitsubishi PLC.


There are two plc types used with different
backup systems.

FX1N for cargo control room: no battery, only


EEPROM memory backup.

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9.7 Lubricating schedule

For lubricating instructions of the E-motors,


consult the instructions in the Sub-suppliers
documentation

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9.7.1 Lubricating table

Motor side
Interval Component Qty. Bearing type Lifetime Lubricant Reference
Driven end E-motors …Grams …hrs Shell ALVA- Sub-suppliers
Every…hrs 2203/2223 NIA or equiva- documenta-
Non driven E-motors …Grams …hrs lent (lithium tion
end Eve- 2203/2223 based grease)
ry…hrs

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10 TEST PROTOCOL

List of documentation:

No. Doc. no. Title

1. BGS19599/3-1E Test protocol

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11 PROCESS DOCUMENTATION

List of documentation:

No. Dwg. no. Title

1) 19599-PLR02 Parts list


2) 19599001R00 Schematic diagram I.G. generator
3) 19599002R00 Schematic diagram I.G. delivery line
4) 65000A024R01 Codes/Symbols

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12 DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS

List of documentation:

No. Dwg. no. Title

1) 19599299R02 Dimensions IG generator


2) 19599309R01 Dimensions Fan
3) 19599319R01 Dimensions FOP
4) 19599449R01 P/V breaker
5) 19599474R01 Deck seal
6) P-G00042 Maintenance Main Burner
7) P-000588 Maintenance Pilot Burner
8) P-X00082 Pilot burner Purge nozzle instrument air
9) P-X00047 Status burner cone
10) P-000599 Burner cone (only applicable if not welded to burner housing)
11) P-000594 Demister holder

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13 ELECTRICAL DOCUMENTATION

List of documentation:

No. Dwg. no. Title

1) E19599R03 Electrical drawings

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14 DOCUMENTATION

List of documentation:

Supplier Description

01. ROTODYNE - Operating instructions for centrifugal blowers (rev. 00)

02. AALBORG - Oxygen Analyser AAL 7000_Rev 0.2

03. FESTO - DAPS Conformity report (april 2007)


- DAPS Operating instructions (0703b)
- DAPS_EN (2008-06)
- DAPS_EN_pneumatic_actuator (2007-08)

04. FUELMASTER - Nozzle art. 144 (rev. 00)

05. HONEYWELL - Minipeeper Ultraviolet flame detectors C7027A, C7035A, C7044A


(60-2026-10)
- Flame detector relay R 4343 D,E. (MU2C-0028Z20 R0604)

06. GIULIANI ANELLO - Strainers, turners (rev. 00)

07. MAXON - Control valves (11-90)

08. PHILIPS - Industrial controller KS90 (rev. 00)


- Recorder KS 3930B (rev. 00)

09. ROTOR - Maintenance and installation procedures and re-greasing periods


(DOC_E-232-0999)

10. ALFA LAVAL AALBORG - Operation Guidelines 65010A052R04


NIJMEGEN B.V.

11. HP TECHNIK - Series B-VB-VBR-NV (11-2004)

12. SIEMENS - Sipart PS2 (09-2008)

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