Isr 831

Separation Unit 831/836/841/846
Installation System Reference

Printed Sep 2008
Book No. 1810941-02 V 7
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Published by: Alfa Laval Tumba AB
Marine & Diesel Equipment
SE - 147 80 Tumba
Sweden
© Copyright Alfa Laval Tumba AB Sep 2008.
Contents
1 Technical Data ........................................................................................................ 4

1.1 Demand Specification Water.......................................................................... 4
1.2 Demand Specifications Air ............................................................................. 4
1.3 System Data ....................................................................................................... 5
2 Drawings ...................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 General Flow Chart............................................................................................ 8
2.2 Separation Unit Flow Chart ............................................................................ 9
2.3 Separation Unit with Junction Boxes Flow Chart................................. 10
2.4 Dimension Drawings, Unit ............................................................................. 11
2.4.1 Separation Unit, SU 831/841 ................................................................................. 11
2.4.2 Separation Unit, SU 836/846 .................................................................................. 12
2.4.3 SU 831/841 Separation Unit with Junction Boxes ................................................. 13
2.4.4 SU 836/846 Separation Unit with Junction Boxes ................................................. 14
2.4.5 Control Cabinet ...................................................................................................... 15
2.4.6 Control Cabinet Cable Drawing ............................................................................. 16
2.4.7 Junction Box Starter Connections .......................................................................... 17
2.4.8 Junction Box EPC Connections ............................................................................. 18
2.5 Electrical System Layout ............................................................................. 19
2.6 Electrical Diagrams ......................................................................................... 20
2.6.1 Starter Basic Design Cable List ............................................................................ 20
2.6.2 Starter Optional Equipment Cable List................................................................... 21
2.6.3 Starter and Feed Pump Interconnection Diagram ................................................ 22
2.6.4 Starter and Feed Pump Circuit Diagram ................................................................ 23
2.6.5 Junction Box Starter Interconnection Diagram (Optional) ..................................... 24
2.6.6 Sludge Handling Interconnection Diagram (Optional) ........................................... 25
2.6.7 Sludge Handling Circuit Diagram (Optional) ........................................................ 26
2.6.8 Space Heating and Heat Tracing Interconnection Diagram (Optional) ................. 27
2.6.9 Space Heating and Heat Tracing Circuit Diagram (Optional) .............................. 28
2.6.10 Control Cabinet Basic Design Cable List ............................................................... 29
2.6.11 Control Cabinet Optional Equipment Cable List (as ordered) ............................... 29
2.6.12 Solenoid Valves Interconnection Diagram ............................................................ 30
2.6.13 Transmitters Interconnection Diagram .................................................................. 31
2.6.14 Optional Equipment Interconnection Diagram ...................................................... 32
2.6.15 Power Circuits, Separator and Feed Pump Circuit Diagram ................................. 33
2.6.16 Remote Start Interlock Circuit Diagram (Optional) ................................................. 34
2.6.17 Junction Box EPC Signal Cables Interconnection Diagram (Optional).................. 35
2.6.18 Junction Box EPC Signal Cables Interconnection Diagram (Optional).................. 36
2.6.19 Electric Heater Interconnection Diagram (Optional) ............................................. 37
2.6.20 Power Unit Circuit Diagram 0 – 24 kW (Optional) ................................................. 38
2.6.21 Power Unit Circuit Diagram 0 – 24 kW cont. (Optional) ........................................ 39
2.6.22 Power Unit Circuit Diagram 72 kW/400 – 440 – 480 V (Optional) .......................... 40
2.6.23 Power Unit Circuit Diagram 72 kW/400 – 440 – 480 V cont. (Optional) ................. 41
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2.6.24 Power Unit Circuit Diagram 0 – 24 kW 400 – 690 V (Optional) ..............................42
2.6.25 Power Unit Circuit Diagram 0 – 24 kW 400 – 690 V cont. (Optional) .....................43
2.6.26 Power Unit Circuit Diagram 72 kW 400 – 690 V (Optional) ....................................44
2.6.27 Power Unit Circuit Diagram 72 kW 400 – 690 V cont. (Optional) ...........................45
2.6.28 Power Unit Circuit Diagram 130 kW 400 – 690 V (Optional) ..................................46
2.6.29 Power Unit Circuit Diag. 130 kW 400 – 690 V cont. (Optional) ..............................47
2.6.30 Electrical System Layout CBM Heater....................................................................48
2.6.31 Steam Heater Interconnection Diagram (Optional) ...............................................49
2.6.32 Electric Heating System Cable List (Optional) .......................................................50
2.6.33 Electrical System Layout, EHS-62 ..........................................................................52
2.6.34 Heatpac 7/8 kW, 14/16 kW Interconnection Diagram ............................................53
2.6.35 Heatpac 22/24 kW Interconnection Diagram .........................................................54
2.6.36 Heatpac 36/40 kW Interconnection Diagram .........................................................55
2.6.37 Heatpac 50/56 kW, 65/72 kW Interconnection Diagram ........................................56
2.6.38 Heatpac 100 kW Interconnection Diagram ...........................................................57
2.6.39 Heatpac 130 kW Interconnection Diagram ...........................................................58
2.6.40 Transformer Connection Diagram ..........................................................................59
2.7 Single Module Flow Chart ............................................................................60
2.8 Double Module, Parallel, Standby, and Heater Cross Connection
Flow Chart .........................................................................................................61
2.9 Dimension Drawings, Modules .....................................................................62
2.9.1 SU 836/846 Single Module (S, T, H) ......................................................................63
2.9.2 SU 831/841 Single Module (Electric) .....................................................................64
2.9.3 SU 836/846 Single Module (Electric) .....................................................................65
2.9.4 SU 831/841 Double Module SL, TL, HL, with Pipe Rack ........................................66
2.9.5 SU 836/846 Double Module SL, TL, HL, with Pipe Rack ........................................67
2.9.6 SU 831/841 Double Module SL, TL, HL, without Pipe Rack ..................................68
2.9.7 SU 836/846 Double Module SL, TL, HL, without Pipe Rack ..................................69
2.9.8 SU 831/841 Double Module E ...............................................................................70
2.9.9 SU 836/846 Double Module E ...............................................................................71
2.10 Assembly Drawings, Modules ......................................................................72
2.10.1 Single Module S, T, H Assembly Drawing ..............................................................72
2.10.2 Single Module S, T, H with Feed Pump, Assembly Drawing ..................................73
2.10.3 Single Module E, Assembly Drawing .....................................................................74
2.10.4 Single Module E with Feed Pump, Assembly Drawing ..........................................75
2.10.5 Double Module SL, TL, HL, with Pipe Rack, Assembly Drawing ...........................76
2.10.6 Double Module SL, TL, HL, without Pipe Rack, Assembly Drawing ......................77
2.10.7 Double Module EL, Assembly Drawing ..................................................................78
3 Remote Operation Systems......................................................................... 80
4 Specifications/Recommendations .......................................................... 83
4.1 Lifting Instructions ..........................................................................................83
4.1.1 Lifting the Separation Unit ......................................................................................83
4.1.2 Lifting the Single Module (S, T, H) .........................................................................84
4.1.3 Lifting the Single Module (S,T,H) with fork lift .........................................................84
4.1.4 Lifting the Single Module (E) ..................................................................................85
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4.1.5 Lifting the Single Module (E) with fork lift ............................................................... 85
4.1.6 Lifting the Double Module (SL, TL, HL) ................................................................. 86
4.1.7 Lifting the Double Module (E) ................................................................................ 86
4.2 Cables .................................................................................................................. 87
4.3 Cable Routing .................................................................................................... 88
4.4 Oil, Water, Steam, and Condensate Piping.............................................. 88
4.5 Ambient Temperature Limitation................................................................ 89
4.6 Heat Tracing and Insulation of Fuel Oil, Sludge, and Steam Pipes. 89
4.7 Sludge Removal Kit ......................................................................................... 90
4.8 More than one Oil Tank .................................................................................. 92
4.9 Sludge Tank ....................................................................................................... 93
4.10 Sludge Piping ..................................................................................................... 95
5 Commissioning and Initial Start............................................................... 97

5.1 Completion Check List ................................................................................... 97
5.2 Initial Start-up ................................................................................................... 99
5.2.1 Calculating Operating Pressure ........................................................................... 101
6 Shut-down and Storage ............................................................................... 103

6.1 Shut-down after Use ..................................................................................... 103
6.2 Protection and Storage ................................................................................ 104
6.3 Reassembly and Start up ............................................................................ 106
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1 TECHNICAL DATA SEPARATION UNIT 831/836/841/846 INSTALLATION SYSTEM REFERENCE
1 Technical Data
1.1 Demand Specification Water
Alfa Laval ref. 574487 rev. 1
Poor quality of the operating water may with time cause erosion, corrosion and/or
operating problems. The water shall be treated to meet certain demands.
1 Turbidity-free water, solids content <0,001% by volume.

Max. particle size 50 µm.
Deposits shall not be allowed to form in certain areas in the system.
2 Total hardness less than 180 mg CaCO3 per litre, which corresponds to 10 °dH or 12,5 °E. Hard
water may with time form deposits in the operating mechanism. The precipitation rate is
accelerated with increased operating temperature and low discharge frequency. These effects
become more severe the harder the water is.
3 Chloride content max. 100 ppm NaCl (equivalent to 60 mg Cl/l). Chloride ions contribute to
corrosion on surfaces in contact with the operating water. Corrosion is a process that is
accelerated by increased separating temperature, low pH, and high chloride ion concentration.
4 6,5 < pH < 9
Bicarbonate content (HCO3) min. 70mg HCO3 per litre, which corresponds to 3,2 °dKH.
NOTE
Alfa Laval accepts no liability for consequences

arising from unsatisfactorily purified operating
water supplied by the customer.
1.2 Demand Specifications Air

Specific requirements regarding the quality
of air NOTE
1 Pressure 500 – 700 kPa (5 – 7 bar). Electrical interconnections must be made by
qualified electricians.
2 Free from oil, and solid particles larger than Mechanical interconnections must be made by
0.01 mm. qualified mechanical technicians.
3 Dry, with dew point min. 10 °C below

ambient temperature.
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1.3 System Data

Media Fuel oil and lube oils for diesel engines
Feed density, max. 1010 kg/m³ at 15 °C
Viscosity, max. 55 cSt at 100 °C (700 cSt at 50 °C)
Pressure:
oil inlet Max. 2 bar at separator inlet
oil outlet Max. delivery head 2.5 bar
sludge outlet from separator open outlet
sludge outlet from sludge pump Max. 5 bar at 6 bar air pressure
separated water Max. 4 bar
Feed temperature 98 °C ± 2 °C
Ambient temperature Min. +5 °C, max. +55 °C
Discharge volume
SU 831/836 2.4 litre/discharge
Operating water pressure Min 2 bar, max. 8 bar
Operating water temp. Min. +5 °C, max. +55 °C (unheated water)
Operating water consumption (without make-up water)
Make up water 1.1 litre/hour
Operating water flow from SV10:1.6 l/m
from SV 15:11.0 l/m
from SV 16:2.8 l/m
Air quality Instrument air
Air pressure Min. 5 bar, max. 7 bar
Drip tray volume Max. 35 litre
Drain connection size 2x1” (internally threaded)
Mains supply voltage 3x400/440/480/575/690 V ± 10%
Power consumption
SU 831/836 Max. 11.5 kW, 35 A (including feed pump)
SU 841/846 Max. 14.5 kW, 35 A (including feed pump)
Power supply voltage EPC, Electric heat tracing 230 V /110V/115 V/100V ± 10%, max. fuse 10 A
Power consumption, EPC 230 VA
Power consumption, electric heat tracing 600 VA
Control voltage, operating 24 V AC
Frequency 50 or 60 Hz ± max. 5%
Ambient temperature Max. 55 °C
Enclosure class Min. IP 54
Control cabinet max. distance from unit 50 m
Storage time before use (with bowl removed) 6 months
Storage temp. Min. +0 °C, max. +70 °C
Storage humidity Relative humidity (RH) 10% – 95 % Non Condensing
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Weight, Units and Modules complete:

SU 831/836 630 kg
SU 841/846 700 kg
SU 831/836 S, T, H 790 kg
SU 841/846 S, T, H 860 kg
SU 831/836 E 1030 kg
SU 841/846 E 1100 kg
SU 831/836 S, T, H L 1780 kg
SU 841/846 S, T, H L 1920 kg
SU 831/836 E L 2270 kg
SU 841/846 E L 2410 kg
Service intervals: Note! Regularly check connections. Tighten if necessary.
Unit Overhaul every 3 years operation
Sludge pump Overhaul every 18 months operation
CBM heater CIP when needed
EHM heater Cleaning:
New heater – after max. three months
LO – Every 3 months if the elements are heavily soiled on
latest inspection; every 6 months if they are only slightly
soiled
HFO/DO – Every 12 months
Separator Inspection every 4000 hours or 6 months operation
Overhaul every 12000 hours or 18 months operation
Note! Cleaning In Place (CIP) is recommended to avoid Prior to inspection and overhaul
manual internal cleaning of the bowl. The following intervals HFO 1 – 2 months depending on oil quality
are recommended:
LO (Cross-head engines) 1 – 2 months depending on oil
quality and engine condition.
LO (Trunk engines) 1 month
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Separation Unit Planned Maintenance Kits

Hours Period Separator Unit Sludge Feed Control El. CIP CBM
pump pump cabinet heater
1000
2000
4000 6 months Inspection
12000 18 months Overhaul Overhaul
24000 3 years Overhaul Overhaul Overhaul Overhaul
As necessary Repair Repair CIP

(components)
With delivery Inspection

Tools
Backup Support Support
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ALFA LAVAL HEATING
SYSTEMS
2 DRAWINGS
Ref. 569368 Rev. 2

CBM-steam
Control unit
Drain
To sludge
pump Starter
CBM-hot water – thermal oil

Circuit board
–Vibration
–Communication
2 Drawings
–Heater control
–Remote alarms TT
EHM-electric
2.1 General Flow Chart
POWER
UNIT
201 Oil inlet
206 Water for water seal and

displacement
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209 Oil Recirculation to tank
220 Clean oil outlet
Lo-application 221 Water outlet

Alt
222 Sludge discharge outlet
Alt
MCFR 371 Operating water
FC
Flow Control Flow Control
Alt 375 Opening/closing water
Sludge tank
463 Drain
501 Operating air
540 Ventilation
Optional Alfa
Laval delivery
Heating system
Feed pump Block mounted
Unit
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X0 17 7 34 A
Ref. 569365 Rev. 1
Drain
To sludge Control unit
pump
Starter
Circuit board
–Vibration 201 Oil inlet
–Communication
–Heater control 206 Water for water seal and
–Remote alarms displacement

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2.2 Separation Unit Flow Chart
221 Water outlet
371 Operating water
375 Opening/closing water
463 Drain
501 Operating air
540 Ventilation
Alt Optional Alfa

Laval delivery
Lo-application Block mounted
Unit
Alt
Sludge tank
2 DRAWINGS
9
X0 17 73 5A
10
2 DRAWINGS
Ref. 569366 Rev. 1

Control unit
Drain
To sludge
pump
Starter
Circuit board
–Vibration
–Communication
–Heater control
Junction boxes
–Remote alarms
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201 Oil inlet
206 Water for water seal and

displacement
221 Water outlet
371 Operating water

Alt 375 Opening/closing water
Lo-application 463 Drain
501 Operating air
Alt 540 Ventilation

Sludge tank
2.3 Separation Unit with Junction Boxes Flow Chart
X0 17 9 63 A
201 Oil inlet
220 Clean Oil outlet
221 Water outlet

When lifting bowl parts over adjoining separator
371 Operating water – see chapt. 1
463 Drain
501 Operating air. Instrument air,

pressure 500-700 kPa (5-7
bar).
540 Ventlation
SU 831
709 Mains supply 3x400/440/575/
690 V
1410
Min 1510 SU 841
SU 841
SU 831
791 Earthing of unit
841
SU 831
323
799 EPC 50 supply voltage, 230V,
440 SU
110/115V or 100V.
2.4.1 Separation Unit, SU 831/841
Alternative
Optional
Optional
connection
Connections
2.4 Dimension Drawings, Unit
A SU831/841
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(Flange conn.) DIN Flange DN25-PN16-DIN2633
JIS Flange 25A-16K-JIS B2223
B SU831: DIN Flange DN50-PN16-

DIN2543
Ref. DIN 570718 Rev. 1, 570755 Rev. 1; Ref. JIS 570719 Rev. 1, 570757 Rev. 1
SU841: DIN Flange DN65-PN16-
DIN2543
SU 831
577 SU 841
C ISO G 1/4
D ISO G 1/2
Bolting 4xm14
Tightening torque: E ISO G 1
145 Nm
F SU831/841:
DIN Flange DN40-PN6-DIN2573
1360 SU 831, 1380 SU 841 JIS Flange 40A-5K-JIS B2221
Foundation plan, view Weight
from top SU831: 630 kg; SU841: 700 kg
Center of gravity
Control cabinet and frame for components to be
supported if necessary using existing screws. * Sludge removal kit optional
2 DRAWINGS
11
X0 17 74 4D
12
201 Oil inlet

2 DRAWINGS
When lifting bowl parts over adjoining separator 221 Water outlet
463 Drain

bar).
540 Ventlation
SU 836
1410
709 Mains supply 3x400/440/575/
690 V
Min 1510 SU 846

SU 846
SU 836
846
SU 836
323
440 SU
110/115V or 100V.
2.4.2 Separation Unit, SU 836/846
Alternative
connection
Optional
Optional
Ref. DIN 570297 Rev. 1, 570321 Rev. 1; Ref. JIS 570302 Rev. 1
Connections
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(Flange conn.) A SU836/846
B SU836: DIN Flange DN50-PN16-

DIN2543
SU846: DIN Flange DN65-PN16-
SU 836
DIN2543
577 SU 846
Bolting 4xm14 C ISO G 1/4
Tightening torque:
145 Nm D ISO G 1/2
E ISO G 1
F SU836/846:
1360 SU 836, 1380 SU 846 DIN Flange DN40-PN6-DIN2573
Foundation plan, view JIS Flange 40A-5K-JIS B2221
from top
Weight
SU836: 630 kg; SU846: 700 kg
Control cabinet and frame for components to be Center of gravity

supported if necessary using existing screws.
* Sludge removal kit optional
X0 17 74 4E
201 Oil inlet

221 Water outlet
463 Drain

bar).
SU 831
540 Ventlation
709 Mains supply 3x400/440/575/
Min 1510 SU 841

SU 841
SU 831
690 V
SU 831
323
428 SU 841
110/115V or 100V.
Alternative
Optional
Optional
connection
Connections
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A SU831/841
View F – F JIS Flange 25A-16K-JIS B2223
B SU831: DIN Flange DN50-PN16-DIN2543

(Flange conn.) JIS Flange 50A-10K-JIS B2222
SU841: DIN Flange DN65-PN16-DIN2543
C ISO G 1/4
D ISO G 1/2
SU 831
2.4.3 SU 831/841 Separation Unit with Junction Boxes
E ISO G 1
608 SU 841
Fastening: F SU831/841:
Bolting 4xm14 DIN Flange DN40-PN6-DIN2573
(Allen screw or JIS Flange 40A-5K-JIS B2221
welding)
Weight
SU831: 585 + 50 kg;
SU841: 655 + 50 kg
SU 831 Center of gravity

1195 SU 841
Foundation plan, view Control cabinet and frame for components to be

from top supported if necessary using existing screws.
2 DRAWINGS
13
X0 17 75 4 D
14
201 Oil inlet

2 DRAWINGS
221 Water outlet
463 Drain

bar).
SU 836
540 Ventlation
709 Mains supply 3x400/440/575/
Min 1510 SU 846

SU 846
SU 836
690 V
SU 836
323
428 SU 846
110/115V or 100V.
Alternative
Optional
Optional
connection
Connections
A SU836/846
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View F – F JIS Flange 25A-16K-JIS B2223
B SU836: DIN Flange DN50-PN16-DIN2543

(Flange conn.) JIS Flange 50A-10K-JIS B2222
SU846: DIN Flange DN65-PN16-DIN2543
C ISO G 1/4
D ISO G 1/2
SU 836
2.4.4 SU 836/846 Separation Unit with Junction Boxes
E ISO G 1
608 SU 846
Fastening:
Bolting 4xm14 F SU836/846:
(Allen screw or DIN Flange DN40-PN6-DIN2573
welding) JIS Flange 40A-5K-JIS B2221
Weight
SU836: 585 + 50 kg;
SU846: 655 + 50 kg
SU 836 Center of gravity

1195 SU 846
Foundation plan, view Control cabinet and frame for components to be

from top supported if necessary using existing screws.
X 01 77 54 E
Ref. 1765860 Rev. 2
On/off, heat tracing (optional)
On/off, sludge pump (optional EPC cabinet section
2.4.5 Control Cabinet
On/off, feed pump

PC connection
On/off, Separator
Selector switch, CIP, MAN, AUTO

Operator panel
Emergency stop, separator
Sludge valve interlock
indication (optional) Amperemeter, separator
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Starter
cabinet
Main switch
section
Separator interlock indication
(optional)
Nut for grounding screw (M8)

2 DRAWINGS
15
X01 77 6 3A
16
2 DRAWINGS
Ref. 1765865 Rev. 3

Cable 39 (opt. **)
Separator current over Separator current up
25 A to 25 A Cable 41 (opt. *) Cable 38
(opt. **)
Cable 44 (opt. *) Cable 34
(opt. **)
(Cable 13)
Cable 32
(Cable 12) (opt. **)
EPC 50 EPC 50
I/O I/O Cable 31
EPC 50 Cable 11
(opt. **)
OP Cable 16 Cable 22 (**)
Cable 15 (Cable 19)
EPC cabinet section

(EMC)
Cable 14 Cable 18
(Cable 20) (EMC)
(Cable 21)
2.4.6 Control Cabinet Cable Drawing
Cable 3 Spare, M20
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Spare, M25
Cable 74 (opt.)
Cable 71 (opt.)
Cable 72 (opt. *)
Cable 73 (opt.)
Starter cabinet section

Cable 45 (opt.)
Cable 35 (opt.)
Cable 37 (opt.)
Cable 36 (opt.)
Spare, M20
opt. = Optional as per order

* = Module mounted or customer supplied
** = Customer supplied
= Screw plug (May be replaced by optional gland)
Cable glands without mounted cables are sealed with plastic inserts
X0 17 77 3 B
Cable gland M25 for
cable 11-17 mm Cable gland M25 for
cable 11-17 mm
Reducing
Reducing
Ref. 1765917 Rev.1

fitting M40/
M25 fitting M40/
M25
Cable gland
M25 for cable
11-17 mm
Terminals
Cable gland
2.4.7 Junction Box Starter Connections
M20 for cable

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8-13 mm
Terminal support
Cabinet
Earth pin M8
Earthing braid
2 DRAWINGS
17
X0 1 82 12 A
18
Cable gland M25 for Cable gland M20 for
cable 11-17 mm cable 8-13 mm
Tower stack light
2 DRAWINGS
Gland M 20
Ref. 1765918 Rev. 1

Gland M 25
Terminal
support
Terminals
2.4.8 Junction Box EPC Connections
Cabinet
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Earth pin M8 Top view
Earthing braid
X0 1 82 22 A
Ref. 1765898 Rev. 3
Data
System
OP unit
Comm.
Alarm
SUM
Remote
Temp. Al.
Remote
Emergency
Junc. Control unit

box
Circuit board
–Vibration
–Communication
–Heater control
–Remote alarms
Heat tracing system, Thermostat
Heat tracing system,

Heating cable
Starter
Junc.
box
2.5 Electrical System Layout
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SEPARATION UNIT
Mains supply
Power supply
Heating system
See also 1765867 for Control unit EPC
electric heater; 1765868 SRK
for steam heater
Sludge tank Sludge Interconnection diagrams for:
Starter: 1765834, 1765835, 1765836
Feed pump pump Control unit EPC: 1765837, 1765838,
1765839
Cable lists:
Starter: 1765797
Control unit EPC: 1765876
Optional Alfa Laval
delivery
Block mounted
Unit
2 DRAWINGS
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X0 1 77 84 B
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2.6 Electrical Diagrams
2.6.1 Starter Basic Design Cable List

No. Type Connection point Instruction Connection point Remarks
A B
Basic design (currents according to order)
1 MPRXCX 3x4 Mains supply Starter Fuse 20 A1)
1 MPRXCX 3x16 Mains supply Starter Fuse 50A1)
2 MPRXCX 2x1.5 Power supply 2 Starter Fuse 10 A1)
3 MPRXCX 3x1.5 Starter Marked 3A Separator motor 4 – 6.3 A

3 MPRXCX 3x2.5 Starter Marked 3B Separator motor 6.3 – 16 A
3 MPRXCX 3x4 Starter Marked 3C Separator motor 16 – 20 A
3 MPRXCX 3x6 Starter Marked 3D Separator motor 20 – 25 A
3 MPRXCX 3x10 Starter Marked 3E Separator motor 25 – 32 A
3 MPRXCX 3x16 Starter Marked 3F Separator motor 32 – 45 A
3 MPRXCX 3x25 Starter Marked 3G Separator motor 45 – 63 A
1)
Cable not included in Alfa Laval delivery.
2) Not used in version ‘single supply’.
Ref. 1765797 Rev.3
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2.6.2 Starter Optional Equipment Cable List

A B
Feed pump, optional or customer owned (as ordered)
1)
4 MPRXCX 3x2.5 Starter Drawing Feed pump
1766655
Sludge handling (as ordered)
35 RFE-HF 1x4x0.75 Starter GS, Valve switch
36 RFE-HF 1x2x0.75 Starter LS, Sludge level
37 RFE-HF 1x2x0.75 Starter SV6, Solenoid valve For pneumatic
sludge pump
73 2x0.75 Starter Heatpac on tank Included in

heater element
Space heating (as ordered)
71 MPRXCX 2x1.5 Starter Separator motor
1)
72 MPRXCX 2x1.5 Starter Feed pump
Heat tracing (as ordered)
74 MPRXCX 4x1.5 Starter Thermostat
75 3x1.5 Starter Drawing Heating cable
7060227
1) Cable not included in Alfa Laval delivery except when feed pump ordered as part of a Module including
Pumping and Heating Unit.
Ref. 1765797 Rev. 3
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2.6.3 Starter and Feed Pump Interconnection Diagram
*Replaces jumper in terminals ** Internal connections *** 1765838
Mains suppy
3x400, 440, 480, 575 or 690 V AC, 50/60 Hz
(Cable not included in Alfa Laval delivery)
Separator motor
Feed pump motor

Optional
Contactor response, separator

Potential free contacts, max. 250 V, 0.5 A
Contactor response, feed pump

Potential free contacts, max. 250 V, 0.5 A
Emergency shut-down (ESD) signal (optional)

(Replaces ‘Systems Emergency Stop’ when used.
See also drawing 1765837. Cable not included in Alfa Laval
delivery).
Separator emergency stop
STARTER
(Optional, external)
(Cable not included in Alfa Laval
delivery)
Sludge valve interlock switch

Optional
Feed pump Remote stop

Remote start
Tripped motor circuit breakers (optional)

Potential free NC contacts, max. 250 V, 0.5 A
Power supply for EPC 50
100, 110/115 or 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Max. fuse: 10 A. (Cable not included in Alfa Laval delivery)
X0 1 77 94 B
Ref. 1765834 Rev. 3
22 1810941-02
Ref. 1765856 Rev. 3
EMERGENCY STOP
START SEPARATOR
CONTACTOR,
SEPARATOR
AUTO MODE (Optional)

SLUDGE PILOT LAMP,
VALVE SEPARATOR
INTERLOCK
SWITCH
(Optional)
SEPARATOR FEEDBACK
(Remote indication)
SLUDGE VALVE INDICATION
Optional
CONTACTOR, FEED
PUMP
1810941-02
START FEED PUMP EPC 50, OP
(Internal) PILOT LAMP, FEED
2.6.4 Starter and Feed Pump Circuit Diagram
PUMP
(Heater interlock)
FEED PUMP FEEDBACK
(Remote indication)
* = 1765854/1767264
** = 1765858/1767265
*** = 1765871
Conector in panel front 5-
pole, RS232C
2 DRAWINGS
23
X0 17 86 2 B
2.6.5 Junction Box Starter Interconnection Diagram (Optional)
To Unit To Starter
Junction Box
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
Cables between Junction Box and

For cable information, see Cable
Starter are not included in the Alfa
X0 18 23 2 A
List 1765797
Laval delivery.
Ref. 1765886 Rev. 1
24 1810941-02
2.6.6 Sludge Handling Interconnection Diagram (Optional)
LS
Level switch,
Sludge tank
STARTER
SV6
Solenoid valve
for control of
pneumatic
sludge pump
X0 17 80 3A
Ref. 1765835 Rev. 1
1810941-02 25
2.6.7 Sludge Handling Circuit Diagram (Optional)
PNEUMATIC SLUDGE PUMP

SOLENOID VALVE FOR
SLUDGE PUMP ON
(MOMENTARY OP.)
LEVEL SWITCH,
SLUDGE TANK
SV6
S4
LS
SLUDGE PUMP CONTROL
SLUDGE LEVEL
X0 17 90 2 A
Ref. 1765857 Rev. 1
26 1810941-02
2.6.8 Space Heating and Heat Tracing Interconnection Diagram (Optional)
Space heater,
Separator motor
230 V AC
STARTER
Space heater,
Feed pump
motor
230 V AC
Heat tracing system
Thermostat (S61)
(24 V AC)
Heating cable
(230 V AC)
STARTER
Heating of SRK
(230 V AC)
X0 17 81 3B
Ref. 1765836 Rev. 2
1810941-02 27
28
2 DRAWINGS
Ref. 1765858 Rev. 2

Heat tracing
pipes
from
1765854
Heat tracing
Heating of SRK
1810941-02
AC 230 V AC 230 V AC 230 V AC 230 V
SPACE HEATER SPACE HEATER HEAT TRACING HEAT TRACING
SEPARATOR FEED PUMP PIPES TANK IN SRK
SPACE HEATING OPTION MOTOR MOTOR
2.6.9 Space Heating and Heat Tracing Circuit Diagram (Optional)
X0 17 91 3 A
2.6.10 Control Cabinet Basic Design Cable List

A B
Basic design
11 RFE–HF 1x2x0.75 EPC 50 SV1
17 RFE–HF 1x2x0.75. EPC 50 SSC PT1
18 RFE–HF 1x2x0.75 EPC 50 SSC PT4
19 RFE–HF 1x4x0.75 EPC 50 SSC + EMC MT
20 RFE–HF 4x2x0.50 EPC 50 EMI protection ST, (YT, SS)
21 RFE–HF 1x2x0.75 EPC 50 SSC PT5
1)
22 RFE–HF 1x2x0.75 EPC 50 SUM Alarm
23 RFE–HF 4x2x0.75 EPC 50 SSC TT1/TT2
1) Cable not included in Alfa Laval delivery.
2.6.11 Control Cabinet Optional Equipment Cable List (as ordered)

A B
1)
31 RFE-HF 1x4x0.75 EPC 50 SSC + EMC Remote OP unit
1)
32 RFE-HF 1x4x0.75 EPC 50 Remote temp.
34 RFE-HF 1x4x0.75 EPC 50 SSC + EMC Comm. module 1) 2)
1)
38 MPRXCX 4X1.5 EPC 50 Syst. emergency
39 RFE-HF 1x2x0.75 EPC 50 Junction box (EPC) 1)
Electric Heater (as ordered)

40 RFE-HF 4x2x0.75 EPC 50 Power unit
45 RFE-HF 1x2x0.75 Starter Power unit
Steam Heater (as ordered)
41 RFE-HF 1x4x0.75 EPC 50 Steam regulating valve
44 RFE-HF 1x2x0.75 EPC 50 Shut-off valve
1)
2)
Cable must be less than 25 metres long to avoid drop in voltage.
Ref. 1765876 Rev. 2
1810941-02 29
2.6.12 Solenoid Valves Interconnection Diagram
Jumper at 110/115 V AC
Jumper at 100 V AC
Jumper at 230 V AC
alternative voltages
Connections for
ESD relay option

Systems emergency stop (Control
voltage off)
Note! ESD relay option replaces this
when used.
(Cable not included in Alfa Laval
delivery)
Signal to alarm panel.

Pot. free contact, opens at alarm
Max. 50 V AC/DC, 1.0 A

connection to
Present
internal
CONTROL UNIT EPC 50

S1
SV1
Oil feed
SV4
Oil outlet
SV5
Water outlet
SV10
Water seal
SV15
Opening water
SV16
Closing water
X0 1 78 23 A
* Replaces jumper in terminals.
Ref. 1765837 Rev. 1
30 1810941-02
2.6.13 Transmitters Interconnection Diagram
* Termination jumper.
Only at sattbus end
units
** 1765839
*** 1765834, 1767266
PT1
PT4
PT5
Temp. sensor,
2xPT 100
app. 12 mm refers to protective tube
TT 1 (Alarm)
Ferrite core
3 turns
Heater board
CONTROL UNIT EPC 50

Optional
TT 2 (Control)
Speed sensor
Blue Brown
(Cable included in Brown Blue
separator delivery) Ferrite core
Speed sensor
Internal connections
Vibration sensor
(Optional)
Separator interlock
switch (Optional)
connections
Internal
MT
Water transducer
* Termination
jumper. Only at
X0 1 78 33 D
sattbus end units
Ref. 1765838 Rev. 5
1810941-02 31
2.6.14 Optional Equipment Interconnection Diagram
** = 1765838
VIBR. BOARD
Remote OP unit
* Termination jumper.
(Only at sattbus end
units)
Standstill indication
In Junction Box for
signal cables
Remote alarms ind.
CONTROL UNIT EPC 50

High temp. indication
Low temp. indication

Pot. free contacts.
Max. 50 V AC/DC, 1.0 A
Contacts close at
alarm.
I/O – EXPANSION BOARD

Remote operation
Remote mode selected
(output 24 VAC)
Sep. status indication
(output 24 VAC)
Separation Start/Stop
Note!
Jumper X71:1 to X71:3 to avoid
false alarm when not used.
COMM. BOARD
Data communication
PROFIBUS
X0 17 84 3 B
(Cables not included in Alfa Laval delivery)
Ref. 1765839 Rev. 3
32 1810941-02
2.6.15 Power Circuits, Separator and Feed Pump Circuit Diagram
CONT.
Feed pump
(Optional)
Separator
Alt. over 25A
Mains supply
1765858
to Q8 on
EPC 50 I/O module
Power supply for

EPC 50
X0 17 85 3 A
Ref. 1765854 Rev. 2
1810941-02 33
34
2 DRAWINGS
Ref. 1765871 Rev. 3

AUX. RELAY
Separator interlock switch

(optional)
SEPARATOR INTERLOCK
INDICATION
SEPARATOR INTERLOCK
REMOTE START INTERLOCK

addition
1810941-02
AUX. RELAY
VIBRATION
BOARD
2.6.16 Remote Start Interlock Circuit Diagram (Optional)
X0 1 78 73 B
2.6.17 Junction Box EPC Signal Cables Interconnection Diagram (Optional)
Junction Box
To Unit To EPC-50
For cable information, see Cable Cables between Junction

List 1765876 Box and EPC are not
included in the Alfa Laval
X01 8 24 2A
delivery.
Ref. 1765887 Sheet 1 Rev. 1
1810941-02 35
2.6.18 Junction Box EPC Signal Cables Interconnection Diagram (Optional)
For cable information, see Cable Cables between

List 1765876 Junction Box and EPC
are not included in the
Alfa Laval delivery.
Optional
Optional
Optional
To Unit To EPC-50
Junction Box
X0 1 82 52 A
Ref. 1765887 Sheet 2 Rev. 1
36 1810941-02
2.6.19 Electric Heater Interconnection Diagram (Optional)
Heatpac
power unit
See also
interconnection
diagram for
selected heater
CONTROL UNIT EPC 50

HEATER BOARD
Temp. sensor
2xPt 100
TT 1 (Alarm)
TT 2 (Control)
X0 17 88 1 A
Ref. 1765878 Rev. 0
1810941-02 37
2.6.20 Power Unit Circuit Diagram 0 – 24 kW (Optional)
ON
OFF
MAINS INPUT HEATER BLOCK 1 HEATER BLOCK 2

15 kW 7.5 kW
X023648A
Ref. 31830-6358-0 Sheet 1, Rev. 2
38 1810941-02
2.6.21 Power Unit Circuit Diagram 0 – 24 kW cont. (Optional)
Sheet 1
Triac pulse Triac phase L1
Triac phase L3
Sheet 1
Heater contactor triac
(16 kW)
Contactor for
pump
Heater contactor step 1
Step 1 (8 kW)
Step 2 Heater contactor step 2

(16 kW)

(32 kW
Fault
Auxillary relay 1
Hold Auxillary relay 2
Temp.
Switch
X023649B
Ref. 31830-6358-0 Sheet 2, Rev. 2
1810941-02 39
2.6.22 Power Unit Circuit Diagram 72 kW/400 – 440 – 480 V (Optional)
HEATER BLOCK 4
STEP 3, 32 kW
HEATER BLOCK 3
STEP 2, 16 kW
HEATER BLOCK 2
STEP 1, 8 kW
HEATER BLOCK 1
TRIAC, 16 kW
OFF
ON
MAINS INPUT
X01 82 8 1B
Ref. 31830-6408-0 Sheet 1 Rev. 2
40 1810941-02
2.6.23 Power Unit Circuit Diagram 72 kW/400 – 440 – 480 V cont. (Optional)
Triac pulse
Triac phase L1
Triac phase L3
Heater contactor
Contactor for triac (16 kW)
pump
Step 1 Heater contactor
step 1 (8 kW)

step 2 (16 kW)

step 3 (32 kW)
Fault
Auxillary relay 1
Temp.
switch
X03 2 65 7A
Ref. 31830-6408-0 Sheet 2 Rev. 2
1810941-02 41
2.6.24 Power Unit Circuit Diagram 0 – 24 kW 400 – 690 V (Optional)
ON
OFF
See also
sheet 2.
MAINS INPUT HEATER BLOCK 2

HEATER BLOCK 1
STEP 1, 8 kW
Triac, 16 kW
X023660A
Ref. 31830-6812-0 Sheet 1, Rev. 2
42 1810941-02
2.6.25 Power Unit Circuit Diagram 0 – 24 kW 400 – 690 V cont. (Optional)
See also
sheet 1
Triac pulse

Contactor for
pump
Fault
Auxillary relay 1
Hold
Auxillary relay 2
Temp.
Switch
X023661A
Ref. 31830-6812-0 Sheet 2, Rev. 2
1810941-02 43
2.6.26 Power Unit Circuit Diagram 72 kW 400 – 690 V (Optional)
ON
OFF
See also
sheet 2.
MAINS INPUT HEATER BLOCK 1 HEATER BLOCK 2 HEATER BLOCK 3 HEATER BLOCK 4
VARIABLE, 16 kW STEP 1, 8 kW STEP 2, 16 kW STEP 3, 32 kW X023662A
Ref. 31830-6822-0 Sheet 1, Rev. 2
44 1810941-02
2.6.27 Power Unit Circuit Diagram 72 kW 400 – 690 V cont. (Optional)
Triac phase L3

Contactor for (16 kW)
pump

(8 kW)

(16 kW)

(32 kW)
Fault
Auxillary relay 1
Temp.
Switch
X023663A
Ref. 31830-6822-0 Sheet 2, Rev. 2
1810941-02 45
2.6.28 Power Unit Circuit Diagram 130 kW 400 – 690 V (Optional)
HEATER BLOCK 4
STEP 3, 53 kW
HEATER BLOCK 3
STEP 2, 27 kW
HEATER BLOCK 2
STEP 1, 16 kW
HEATER BLOCK 1
VARIABLE, 27 kW
See also
sheet 2
OFF
ON
MAINS INPUT
X023664B
Ref. 31830-6767-0 Sheet 1, Rev. 2
46 1810941-02
2.6.29 Power Unit Circuit Diag. 130 kW 400 – 690 V cont. (Optional)
Triac phase L3

Contactor for (27 kW/37 A)
pump

(13 kW/19 A)

(27 kW/37 A)

(53 kW/74 A)
Fault
Auxillary relay 1
Temp.
switch
X023664B
Ref. 31830-6767-0 Sheet 2, Rev. 2
1810941-02 47
2.6.30 Electrical System Layout CBM Heater
Interconnection diagram: 1765879

Cable list: 1765876
From EPC
Steam To separator
Condensate From feed pump
CBM Heater
From EPC
To separator
Hot oil or water Shut-off valve
From feed pump
CBM Heater
X0 1 78 93 A
Ref. 1765868 Rev. 0
48 1810941-02
2.6.31 Steam Heater Interconnection Diagram (Optional)
SR1
Steam reg. valve
(24 VAC motor,
max. 1.6 A)
HEATER BOARD
Steam shut-off
(Output, 24 V AC)
CONTROL UNIT EPC 50

Temp. sensor
2xPt 100
TT1 (Alarm)
TT2 (Control)
X 01 78 9 1A
Ref. 1765879 Rev. 0
1810941-02 49
2.6.32 Electric Heating System Cable List (Optional)

A B
Basic design
Control cables
40 RFE – HF 4x2x0.75 Power Unit SSC EPC–50
45 RFE – HF 1x2x0.75 Power Unit Starter
46 RFE – HF 1x2x0.75 Power Unit SSC Temp. sensor TT
Power Cables
Electric Heater size 7 – 24 kW, 400 V, 440 V, or 480 V
1)
6 MPRXCX 3x6 Mains supply Fuse: 35 A Power Unit
7 MPRXCX 3x6 Power Unit Heater
8 MPRXCX 3x2.5 Power Unit Heater
Electric Heater size 36 – 72 kW, 400 V, 440 V, or 480 V
6 MPRXCX 3x16 Mains supply Fuse: 63 A Power Unit (36/40 kW)1)
6 MPRXCX 3x25 Mains supply Fuse: 80 A Power Unit (50/56 kW)1)
6 MPRXCX 3x35 Mains supply Fuse: 100 Power Unit (65/72 kW)1)
7 MPRXCX 3x6 Power Unit Heater (fuse 25 A)2)

8 MPRXCX 3x2.5 Power Unit Heater (fuse 16 A)2)
10 MPRXCX 3x16 Power Unit Heater (fuse 63A)2)
Electric Heater size 100 – 130 kW, 400, 440, 460/480/500 or 690 V
6 MPRXCX 3x95 Mains supply Fuse: 160 A Power Unit (100 kW)1)
6 MPRXCX 3x185 Mains supply Fuse: 250 A Power Unit (130 kW)1)

1)
2)
Internal fuses included in standard delivery.
For size 36/40 kW, cable 10 is not used.
For size 50/56 kW, cable 10 may be 3x6 if 25 A fuses are used.
For size 100 kW, Cable 10 may be 3x16 if 50 A fuses are used.
Ref. 1765866 Rev. 1, 573494 Rev. 0
50 1810941-02
Other equivalent and approved cables may be

used.
Cable areas are calculated with correction
factor 0.7.
Cables used are Shipboard Cables, designed
according to IEC 92-3.
Flame retardant according to IEC 332-3/A.
Halogen-free according to IEC 754-1
Code designations for cables obtainable
through cable producers Helkama, Finland,
and Acatel, France.
Where SSC is indicated it should be a Signal
Shielded Cable with the shield properly
connected to earth as shown in the electrical
drawings.
For other connections, an armoured cable may
be used provided the armour is connected to
earth, as shown in the electrical drawings, and
gives sufficient EMI protection. Copper wire
armouring is normally used.
1810941-02 51
2.6.33 Electrical System Layout, EHS-62
Interconnection diagram for Power Unit:

7/8 kW 1765869
14/16 kW 1765870
22/24 kW 1765872
36/40 kW 1765873
50/56 kW 1765874
65/72 kW 1765875
100 kW 573495
130 kW 573496
Interconnection diagram for Control Cabinet:

All sizes 1765878
Cable list: 1765866, 573494 HEATPAC

Power Unit
From EPC
From starter
Mains supply
To separator From feed pump

X01 78 9 4A
Ref. 1765867 Rev. 0
52 1810941-02
2.6.34 Heatpac 7/8 kW, 14/16 kW Interconnection Diagram
Mains suppy
Voltage 3x400, 440 or 480 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power Unit 31830-6356-1 Max. fuse 35 A
Heater
0–7/8 kW,
0–14/16 kW
HEATPAC POWER UNIT

From Control Unit EPC-50
TT
High temp. sensor
on heater
Aux. contact on
contactor for pump
X01 78 9 5A
Ref. 1765869 Rev. 0, 1765870 Rev. 0
1810941-02 53
2.6.35 Heatpac 22/24 kW Interconnection Diagram
Mains suppy

Power Unit 31830-6356-1 Max. fuse 35 A
Heater
0–14/16 kW
7/8 kW

HEATPAC POWER UNIT
TT
High temp. sensor
on heater
Aux. contact on
contactor for pump
X01 78 9 6A
Ref. 1765872 Rev. 0
54 1810941-02
2.6.36 Heatpac 36/40 kW Interconnection Diagram
Mains suppy

Max. fuse 100 A
Heater
0–14/16 kW
7/8 kW
14/16 kW
HEATPAC POWER UNIT

TT
High temp. sensor
on heater
Aux. contact on
contactor for pump
X0 17 89 7 A
Ref. 1765873 Rev. 0
1810941-02 55
2.6.37 Heatpac 50/56 kW, 65/72 kW Interconnection Diagram
Mains suppy

Max. fuse 100 A
Heater
0–14/16 kW
7/8 kW
14/16 kW
14/16 kW,
HEATPAC POWER UNIT

28/32 kW
TT
High temp. sensor
on heater
Aux. contact on
contactor for pump
X01 78 9 8A
Ref. 1765874 Rev. 0, 1765875 Rev. 0
56 1810941-02
2.6.38 Heatpac 100 kW Interconnection Diagram
Mains suppy
Voltage 3x400, 440, 460, 480, 500, or 690 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Rec. fuse 160 A (Max. 250 A)
Heater
0–29 kW
14 kW
29 kW
HEATPAC POWER UNIT

29 kW
From Control Unit
TT
High temp. sensor
on heater
Aux. contact on
contactor for pump
X0 17 99 3A
Ref. 573495 Rev. 0
1810941-02 57
2.6.39 Heatpac 130 kW Interconnection Diagram
Mains suppy
Voltage 3x400, 440, 460, 480, 500, or 690 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Max. fuse 250 A
Heater
0–29 kW
14 kW
29 kW
HEATPAC POWER UNIT

58 kW
From Control Unit
TT
High temp. sensor
on heater
Aux. contact on
contactor for pump
X0 17 9 94 A
Ref. 573496 Rev. 0
58 1810941-02
Main switch
Line filter
Line phase
Ref. 31830-6337-0 Rev. 2

Line neutral
To I/O
board (Alarm)
Yellow/green
Protective earth
Brown
Brown Red
Black Brown
Black
Black
2.6.40 Transformer Connection Diagram
White
Blue
1810941-02
To I/O Blue
board Green
Green
Red Yellow
Red
Red
Red
Red
Red
2 DRAWINGS
59
X0 1 89 21 A
60
HEATING SYSTEMS
2 DRAWINGS
Ref. 569332 Rev. 2

Control unit CBM-steam
Drain
To sludge
pump Starter
Circuit boards: CBM-hot water – thermal oil

–Vibration
–Communication
–Heater control
TT
–Remote alarms
EHM-electric
POWER
UNIT
201 Oil inlet

2.7 Single Module Flow Chart
1810941-02
206 Water for water seal and dis-
placement
SEPARATION UNIT 209 Oil Recirculation to tank

Alt. HFO-
application 221 Water outlet
Alt. LO-application ALT.
371 Operating water
375 Opening/closing water

ALT.
Sludge tank 463 Drain
Flow HEATING UNIT
control 501 Operating air
540 Ventilation
Optional Alfa
Laval delivery
Heating system
Block mounted
Unit
X01 79 2 3A
HEATING SYSTEMS
Ref. 569331 Rev. 2

Drain Control unit
CBM-steam
To sludge
pump
Starter
Circuit board SEPARATION UNIT 2

–Vibration CBM-hot water – thermal oil
–Communication
–Heater control
–Remote alarms TT
EHM-electric
SEPARATION UNIT 1
POWER
UNIT
ALT.
Connection Flow Chart
Alt. LO-application
Alt. LO-application 201 Oil inlet
ALT. 206 Water for water seal and dis-
Sludge tank Sludge tank placement
1810941-02
221 Water outlet
371 Operating water

Flow
control
HEATING UNIT 1 HEATING UNIT 2 375 Opening/closing water
463 Drain
501 Operating air
540 Ventilation
Heating system
Heating system
Optional Alfa
Laval delivery
Block mounted
Unit
2.8 Double Module, Parallel, Standby, and Heater Cross
2 DRAWINGS
61
X01 79 3 3A
62
201 Oil inlet

2 DRAWINGS
Ref. 571173 Rev. 1

221 Water outlet
SU 831
SU 841
*) Optional
SU 831
SU 841
451 Steam inlet (or T, H)
456 Condensate outlet (not for T or
SU 831
SU 841
H)
463 Drain
*) Optional
pressure 500-700 kPa (5-7 bar).
540 Ventilation
709 Mains supply 3x400/440/480/

SU 831/841 Single Module (S, T, H)
Alternative 575/690 V
connection
791 Earthing of module

Foundation plan View 110/115V or 100 V.
from top
1810941-02
2.9 Dimension Drawings, Modules
Connections
A Flange DN25-PN16-DIN
SU 831
SU 841
B Flange DN40-PN16-DIN
-Bolting 4xM14. C Flange DN15-PN16-DIN

Tightening torque: Flange DN20-PN16-DIN
SU 831 145 Nm.
-Welding D SU 831: Flange DN50-PN16-DIN
SU 841
SU 841: Flange DN65-PN16-DIN
E ISO G 1/4
F ISO G 1/2
G ISO G 1
Weight, SU 831: 790 kg *) Sludge removal kit
Weight, SU 841: 860 kg (optional) S (Steam) H Flange DN40-PN6-DIN
T (Thermal oil)
Control cabinet and frame for components H (Hot water) For JIS application, counter flanges type
Centre of gravity to be supported if necessary by using ‘slip-on’ will be supplied.
existing screws.
X01 7 94 2D
201 Oil inlet
Ref. 570472 Rev. 1

221 Water outlet
SU 836
SU 846
*) Optional
SU 836
SU 846
SU 836
SU 846
H)
463 Drain
*) Optional
pressure 500-700 kPa (5-7 bar).
540 Ventilation
709 Mains supply 3x400/440/480/

Alternative 575/690 V
connection

2.9.1 SU 836/846 Single Module (S, T, H)
Foundation plan View

from top 110/115V or 100 V.
1810941-02
Connections
SU 836
SU 846
-Bolting 4xM14. C Flange DN15-PN16-DIN
Tightening torque: Flange DN20-PN16-DIN
SU 836 145 Nm.
SU 846 -Welding D SU 836: Flange DN50-PN16-DIN
E ISO G 1/4
F ISO G 1/2
Weight, SU 836: 790 kg *) Sludge removal kit G ISO G 1

Weight, SU 846: 860 kg (optional) S (Steam)
T (Thermal oil) H Flange DN40-PN6-DIN
Control cabinet and frame for components H (Hot water)
Centre of gravity For JIS application, counter flanges type
to be supported if necessary by using
existing screws. ‘slip-on’ will be supplied.
2 DRAWINGS
63
X 01 79 42 F
64
2 DRAWINGS
Ref. 571182 Rev. 2

201 Oil inlet
SU 831
SU 841
*) optional
221 Water outlet
SU 831
SU 841
SU 831
SU 841
463 Drain
*) optional 501 Operating air. Instrument air, pres-
sure 500-700 kPa (5-7 bar).
540 Ventilation
709 Mains supply 3x400/440/480/575/

690 V
Alternative 791 Earthing of module

connection
799 EPC 50 supply voltage, 230V, 110/
2.9.2 SU 831/841 Single Module (Electric)
1810941-02
115V or 100 V.
from top
Connections
C SU 831: Flange DN50-PN16-DIN

D ISO G 1/4
-Bolting 4xM14.
SU 831
SU 841
Tightening torque: E ISO G 1/2
SU 831 145 Nm.
-Welding F ISO G 1
SU 841
G Flange DN40-PN6-DIN
For JIS application, counter flanges type

Weight, SU 831: 1030 kg Control cabinet and frame for ‘slip-on’ will be supplied.
Weight, SU 841: 1100 kg components to be supported if
necessary by using existing screws. *) Sludge removal kit (optional)
Centre of gravity
X01 7 95 2D
Ref. 570485 Rev. 1

201 Oil inlet

*) optional
221 Water outlet
463 Drain
*) optional 501 Operating air. Instrument air, pres-
sure 500-700 kPa (5-7 bar).
540 Ventilation
709 Mains supply 3x400/440/480/575/

690 V
Alternative 791 Earthing of module

connection

2.9.3 SU 836/846 Single Module (Electric)
1810941-02
115V or 100 V.
from top
Connections
C SU 836: Flange DN50-PN16-DIN

D ISO G 1/4
-Bolting 4xM14.
Tightening torque: E ISO G 1/2
145 Nm.
-Welding F ISO G 1
G Flange DN40-PN6-DIN
For JIS application, counter flanges type

Weight, SU 836: 1030 kg Control cabinet and frame for ‘slip-on’ will be supplied.
necessary by using existing screws. *) Sludge removal kit (optional)
Centre of gravity
2 DRAWINGS
65
X01 7 95 2F
66
When lifting bowl parts over adjoining separator *)Optional
2 DRAWINGS
Ref. 571179 Rev. 1

SU 831
SU 841
SU 841
SU 831
SU 841
SU 831
Alt.
*)Optional
Alt. *)Optional
201 Oil inlet
209 Oil Recirculation to tank 709 Mains supply 3x400/440/480/

575/690 V
221 Water outlet
SU 831
SU 841
222 Sludge discharge outlet 110/115V or 100 V.
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SU 831
SU 841

Foundation plan View from H)
top Connections
463 Drain
501 Operating air. Instrument air, A Flange DN25-PN16-DIN

bar).
C Flange DN15-PN16-DIN
540 Ventilation
Flange DN20-PN16-DIN
2.9.4 SU 831/841 Double Module SL, TL, HL, with Pipe Rack
D SU 831: Flange DN50-PN16-DIN

-Bolting 6xM16. SU 841: Flange DN65-PN16-DIN
Tightening torque: 222
Nm. E ISO G 1/4
-Welding
F ISO G 1/2
G ISO G 1
Weight, SU 831: 1780 kg Control cabinet and frame for SL (Steam in line) *) Sludge removal kit H Flange DN40-PN6-DIN
Weight, SU 841: 1920 kg components to be supported if TL (Thermal oil in line) (optional)
necessary by using existing screws. HL (Hot water in line) For JIS application, counter flanges type ‘slip-
Centre of gravity on’ will be supplied.
X01 80 1 2F
When lifting bowl parts over adjoining separator *)Optional
Ref. 570477 Rev. 1

Alt.
*)Optional
Alt. *)Optional
201 Oil inlet
209 Oil Recirculation to tank 709 Mains supply 3x400/440/480/

575/690 V
221 Water outlet
110/115V or 100 V.
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H)
Foundation plan View from
top 463 Drain Connections
501 Operating air. Instrument air, A Flange DN25-PN16-DIN

bar).
540 Ventilation
2.9.5 SU 836/846 Double Module SL, TL, HL, with Pipe Rack

Nm. E ISO G 1/4
-Welding
F ISO G 1/2
G ISO G 1
Centre of gravity on’ will be supplied.
2 DRAWINGS
67
X01 80 1 2I
68
2 DRAWINGS
Ref. 571178 Rev. 1

Alt.
*)Optional
Alt. *)Optional
201 Oil inlet

540 Ventilation
709 Mains supply 3x400/440/480/
220 Clean Oil outlet 575/690 V
221 Water outlet 791 Earthing of module
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222 Sludge discharge outlet 799 EPC 50 supply voltage, 230V,
110/115V or 100 V.

Foundation plan
View from top H)
Connections
463 Drain
pressure 500-700 kPa (5-7 B Flange DN40-PN16-DIN
bar).

2.9.6 SU 831/841 Double Module SL, TL, HL, without Pipe Rack
Nm. E ISO G 1/4

-Welding
F ISO G 1/2
G ISO G 1
Centre of gravity
on’ will be supplied.
X0 18 0 12 G
Ref. 570479 Rev. 1

Alt.
*)Optional
Alt. *)Optional
201 Oil inlet

540 Ventilation
709 Mains supply 3x400/440/480/
220 Clean Oil outlet 575/690 V
221 Water outlet 791 Earthing of module
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222 Sludge discharge outlet 799 EPC 50 supply voltage, 230V,
110/115V or 100 V.

Foundation plan
View from top H)
Connections
463 Drain
pressure 500-700 kPa (5-7 B Flange DN40-PN16-DIN
bar).

2.9.7 SU 836/846 Double Module SL, TL, HL, without Pipe Rack
Nm. E ISO G 1/4

-Welding
F ISO G 1/2
G ISO G 1
Centre of gravity
on’ will be supplied.
2 DRAWINGS
69
X0 18 01 2 J
70
When lifting bowl parts over adjoining separator *) Optional
*) Optional
2 DRAWINGS
*) Optional
Ref. 571186 Rev. 1

SU 831
SU 841
SU 831
SU 841
SU 831
SU 841
Alt. Alt.
SU 841
SU 831
201 Oil inlet Connections
2.9.8 SU 831/841 Double Module E
209 Oil Recirculation to tank A Flange DN25-PN16-DIN
220 Clean Oil outlet B Flange DN40-PN16-DIN
221 Water outlet C SU 831: Flange DN50-PN16-

SU 831 DIN
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222 Sludge discharge outlet SU 841 Flange DN65-PN16-
SU 841 DIN
D ISO G 1/4
463 Drain
Foundation plan
View from top E ISO G 1/2
501 Operating air. Instrument air, pres-
sure 500-700 kPa (5-7 bar). F ISO G 1
540 Ventilation G Flange DN40-PN6-DIN
709 Mains supply 3x400/440/480/575/ For JIS application, counter flanges
690 V type ‘slip-on’ will be supplied.
*) Sludge removal kit (optional)
-Bolting 6xM16. 115V or 100 V.
Tightening torque:
222 Nm.
-Welding
Weight, SU 831: 2270 kg Control cabinet and frame for EL (Electric in line)
Weight, SU 841s: 2410 kg components to be supported if
necessary by using existing screws.
Centre of gravity
X0 18 03 2 E
When lifting bowl parts over adjoining separator *) Optional
*) Optional
*) Optional
Ref. 570501 Rev. 1

Alt. Alt.
2.9.9 SU 836/846 Double Module E
201 Oil inlet Connections
209 Oil Recirculation to tank A Flange DN25-PN16-DIN
220 Clean Oil outlet B Flange DN40-PN16-DIN

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221 Water outlet C SU 836: Flange DN50-PN16-
DIN
222 Sludge discharge outlet SU 846 Flange DN65-PN16-
DIN
D ISO G 1/4
463 Drain
Foundation plan
View from top E ISO G 1/2
501 Operating air. Instrument air, pres-
sure 500-700 kPa (5-7 bar). F ISO G 1
540 Ventilation G Flange DN40-PN6-DIN
709 Mains supply 3x400/440/480/575/ For JIS application, counter flanges
690 V type ‘slip-on’ will be supplied.
-Bolting 6xM16. 115V or 100 V.
Tightening torque:
222 Nm.
-Welding
Weight, SU 836: 2270 kg Control cabinet and frame for EL (Electric in line)
necessary by using existing screws.
Centre of gravity
2 DRAWINGS
71
X 01 80 32 G
72
2 DRAWINGS
HFO-application
Ref. 571167 Rev. 1

Steam regulating valve Safety valve Separation unit
kit
Heater
*) optional
Steam trap
kit (not *) optional
incl. in T/H
design)
Alternative connection
Frame LO-application,
(optional)
201 Oil inlet
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2.10 Assembly Drawings, Modules
2.10.1 Single Module S, T, H Assembly Drawing
221 Water outlet
*) optional
Base 371 Operating water

*) optional
451 Steam inlet (or T; H)
456 Condensate outlet (not for T or H)
Drain conn. from base to SU base 463 Drain

501 Operating air
Checker plate 540 Ventilation
Flow regulation kit

(optional)
Sealed with Locktite *) Sludge removal kit (optional)
View A
X01 7 97 2A
HFO-application
Ref. 571175 Rev. 1

Steam regulating valve Safety valve Separation unit
kit
Heater
*) optional
*) optional
Steam trap
kit (not
incl. in T/H
design)
Frame LO-application,
(optional)
Pump
201 Oil inlet
(optional)
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221 Water outlet

Base 222 Sludge discharge outlet
*) optional
371 Operating water
*) optional 451 Steam inlet (or T; H)

H)
Drain conn. from base to SU base 463 Drain
501 Operating air
540 Ventilation
2.10.2 Single Module S, T, H with Feed Pump, Assembly Drawing
Checker plate
Flow regulation kit
(optional)
Sealed with Locktite
View A
2 DRAWINGS
73
X0 17 9 82 A
74
201 Oil inlet
Separation unit 209 Oil Recirculation to tank

2 DRAWINGS
HFO-application 220 Clean Oil outlet
221 Water outlet
Ref. 571170 Rev. 1

371 Operating water
463 Drain
501 Operating air
540 Ventilation
*) optional
*) optional
LO-application
(optional)
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2.10.3 Single Module E, Assembly Drawing
Frame
*) optional
Heater
*) optional
Base
Drain conn. from base to SU base

Bracket Alternative connection
Flow regulation kit View A

(optional)
*) Sludge removal kit (Optional)
X0 17 9 92 A
HFO-application
Separation unit
Ref. 571184 Rev. 1

Frame
*) optional
*) optional
LO-application,
(optional)
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Pump
(optional) *) optional
*) optional
Heater
201 Oil inlet
Drain conn. from base to SU base
2.10.4 Single Module E with Feed Pump, Assembly Drawing
221 Water outlet

Base
Bracket 371 Operating water
Flow regulation kit 463 Drain
(optional) 501 Operating air
View A
540 Ventilation
2 DRAWINGS
75
X0 18 00 2A
76
2 DRAWINGS
*) Optional
Ref. 571168 Rev. 1

Single Module
*) Optional
Pipe arrangement
Alt. conn.
Alternative
connection *) Optional
Checker plate 201 Oil inlet
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221 Water outlet

371 Operating water
Checker plate 451 Steam inlet (or T; H)
463 Drain
501 Operating air
540 Ventilation
2.10.5 Double Module SL, TL, HL, with Pipe Rack, Assembly Drawing

X0 18 05 2A
Ref. 571176 Rev. 1
Single Module *) Optional
*) Optional *) Optional
*) Optional
Alternative Alternative
connection connection
Checker plate
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201 Oil inlet

Base 221 Water outlet

Checker plate 371 Operating water
451 Steam inlet (or T; H)
463 Drain
501 Operating air
540 Ventilation
2.10.6 Double Module SL, TL, HL, without Pipe Rack, Assembly Drawing

2 DRAWINGS
77
X0 18 0 52 B
78
2 DRAWINGS
*) Optional
Ref. 571171 Rev. 1

*) Optional
Single Module
*) Optional
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2.10.7 Double Module EL, Assembly Drawing
Checker plate 201 Oil inlet
221 Water outlet

371 Operating water
Checker plate 463 Drain
501 Operating air
540 Ventilation
Pipe arrangement

X0 1 86 62 A
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3 REMOTE OPERATION SYSTEMS SEPARATION UNIT 831/836/841/846 INSTALLATION SYSTEM REFERENCE
3 Remote Operation Systems
ING
WARN
!
Disintegration hazard
If the system is operated from a position from
which the separator is not visible, a Remote
Operation System must be installed, including
vibration sensor and frame cover interlock switch.
Connection to PC or steering system via

PROFIBUS or MODBUS fieldbus systems.
PROFIBUS or MODBUS communication
protocol can be used to connect an EPC 50
Control Unit to a central steering system. The
EPC 50 Control Unit uses a PROFIBUS DP or
MODBUS RTU. Every node, or EPC 50 Control
Unit, on the bus has a unique address, and can
use 200 bytes for data exchange. An interface
board is needed to connect an EPC 50 Control
Unit to the respective fieldbus system. This is
mounted on the I/O card.
Remote fieldbus connection for EPC 50 Control
Unit is for use in those cases where the user
wants access to data and operation information
from the control cabinet, and supervision and/
or remote control from his own steering
system.
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SEPARATION UNIT 831/836/841/846 INSTALLATION SYSTEM REFERENCE 3 REMOTE OPERATION SYSTEMS
Alternative PROFIBUS MODBUS

User interface To be arranged by To be arranged by
customer. customer.
Cable Cable for PROFIBUS Cable for MODBUS

aquired and installed aquired and installed
by customer. by customer.
Manual Hardware and software Hardware and software
instructions exist. instructions exist.
Board Part no. 31830-6559-1 Part no. 31830-6558-1
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SEPARATION UNIT 831/836/841/846 INSTALLATION SYSTEM REFERENCE 4 SPECIFICATIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS
4 Specifications/Recommendations
4.1 Lifting Instructions
• Only qualified personnel are allowed to work
with lifting of the unit/module. ING
WARN
!
• Use only the lifting eyes as shown in the
illustrations.
Crush hazard
• Slings or wires used for lifting the Unit/Single When lifting the Separator Unit/Module, use only
the lifting eyes specifically for this purpose.
Module must be adjusted so that the beam
Always use a lifting beam.
is located above the centre of gravity.
• Slings or wires used for lifting the Double
Module must be of the same length to avoid
instability.
• For information on how to lift the separator,
see the Service Manual booklet.
4.1.1 Lifting the Separation Unit
Weight = max. 700 kg

Secure to unit to prevent
tipping
Extension piece for lifting,
}
X = 375 Centre of factory mounted
Y = 180 gravity
Z = 440
P00 42 1 1A
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4 SPECIFICATIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS SEPARATION UNIT 831/836/841/846 INSTALLATION SYSTEM REFERENCE
4.1.2 Lifting the Single Module (S, T, H)
Secure to module to
prevent tipping
}
X = 825 Centre of
Y = 250 gravity
Z = 450
P0 04 2 14 A
4.1.3 Lifting the Single Module (S,T,H) with fork lift
To prevent tipping, make

sure that the forks are
longer than the width of the
module.
}
X = 825 Centre of
Y = 250 gravity
Z = 450
P00 42 5 0A
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4.1.4 Lifting the Single Module (E)
Secure to module to
prevent tipping
}
X = 955 Centre of
Y = 240 gravity
Z = 490
P00 42 1 2A
4.1.5 Lifting the Single Module (E) with fork lift
To prevent tipping, make

sure that the forks are
longer than the width of the
module.
}
X = 955 Centre of
Y = 240 gravity
Z = 490
P0 04 25 0 A
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4.1.6 Lifting the Double Module (SL, TL, HL)
Secure to module to
prevent tipping
}
X = 1700 Centre of
Y = 470 gravity
Z = 520
P0 04 21 5A
4.1.7 Lifting the Double Module (E)
Secure to module to
prevent tipping
X = 2020
Y = 450
Z = 560
} Centre of
gravity
P0 04 21 3A
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4.2 Cables
Cable Identification
All cables are marked to simplify identification
and fault finding.
Specifications
The following specifications apply to cables
connected to and from Alfa Laval equipment.
Follow the instructions given in the cable list.
Examples of cable types that can be used:
• Steel armoured cable.
G 03 2 22 4A
• Copper armoured cable with a separate earth
core.
G 0 32 24 4 A
• Steel armoured and shielded signal cable;
pair twisted or parallel.
G 0 32 2 14 A
• Shielded signal cable; pair twisted or parallel.

G 03 22 34 A
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4.3 Cable Routing

Recommendations
Power cables carry the power supply to motors,
heaters, etc.
Any distance between signal and power cables
S00 28 9 1A
reduces electrical noise transfer.
Examples of recommended routing of various
cable types.
Power Signal
• Power cables and signal cables routed on a Cables Cable
cable rack should be separated.
• Sattbus cables should be routed away from
G 03 22 7 3A
power cables.
If the space is limited, cables can be routed in
tubes.
4.4 Oil, Water, Steam, and Condensate Piping

For piping to and from Alfa Laval equipment,
see the specifications below.
Specifications
• The correct pipe size must be used in the oil
system.
• The number of bends in the oil pipes must
be minimized.
• The suction height must be as low as
possible.
• The oil feed pump must be of positive
displacement type.
• The pump must be positioned close to the
oil tank.
• The heater must be installed close to the
separation unit to maintain correct feed oil
temperature.
• The recirculation line should be connected
either directly to the settling tank (HFO) or to
the oil outlet line from the separator (LO).
• The oil outlet line from the separator must be
connected to the system tank for lube oil, or
the service tank for fuel oil.
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4.5 Ambient Temperature Limitation

Specification
Leading classification societies state in their
regulations for engine room equipment that the
maximum ambient temperature permissible is
+55 ° C. To meet this regulation, it is essential
that electrical and electronic components have
good ventilation, and temperature control. EPC-50
INFO
C
B
TT
PT
MT
PT
PT
HEATER
SEPARAT
STOP
OP
ION
DISCHARG
E
ENTER
OP ACTIVE
ALARM
G 0 3 21 95 A
4.6 Heat Tracing and Insulation of Fuel Oil, Sludge, and
Steam Pipes
The Separation Unit will not be heat traced
or insulated due to short pipes and limited
space. Hot pipes are however painted in a
different colour.
Alfa Laval Tumba AB can, on request, supply
Modules which are heat traced and insulated,
as optional equipment.
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4.7 Sludge Removal Kit

The Sludge Removal Kit must be connected to a
ventilation pipe.
NOTE
The sludge removal pump must be set to the correct

speed – circa 60 strokes/min, otherwise the lifetime
of the diaphragm, valve balls, and air motor will be
severely shortened.
ING
WARN
!
Health Risk
Oil mist and vaporized oil constituents from hot oily
sludge may be dangerous to health and must not be
inhaled.
A PN6 DIN flange which is connected from the

tank to the frame side of the unit/module is
provided for this purpose. A counter flange of
‘slip on’ type is supplied to simplify connection to
other standards.
A pipe or hose must be drawn from the flange to
the nearest oil tank ventilation pipe.
The pipe /hose must have the same diameter as
the flange opening.
The pipe/hose must be as straight as possible,
with a steady upward incline.
The connection to the oil tank ventilation pipe
must point upwards as shown.
NOTE Oil tank ventilation

pipe
For HFO separation, it is not recommended to make

the connection to the separator room ventilation Unit frame
system.
For LO separation, connection to the separator room
ventilation system should be made only if the
separator room ventilation is adequate. Use the
optional connection hose (part no. 568023-80, -81, or
~ 5 mm
-82) for this purpose. This hose is designed to entrap
P00 00 6 3A
oil drops in the vent hose, and lead the oil back to the
Sludge Removal Kit tank.
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NOTE
Impurities gather in the Sludge Removal Kit tank.

Regularly check the tank and level switch. See
instructions below.
Proceed as follows:
• From the Control Panel, run the sludge pump
manually for a few seconds.
• Undo the four screws at the top of the sludge
tank and remove the sludge pump.
• If necessary, clean the level switch and the
inside of the tank using diesel oil.
• Check the seals and gaskets, and change if
necessary.
• Loosen the hose clip and check the inside of
the ventilation hose. Clean if necessary.
To avoid breakdown of the Sludge Removal
system, the sludge pump must be regularly
overhauled as follows using spare parts kit
1766702-81.
• Replace the diaphragms and the o-rings with
those delivered in the spare parts kit.
• Perform a 4000 hour Inspection Service.
For Service and Overhaul intervals, see ‘‘1.3
System Data” on page 5.
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4.8 More than one Oil Tank
Recommendation Unprocessed Clean oil

When one separator serves more than one oil oil
tank, both the suction and the outlet lines should Change-
be fitted with change-over valves. To avoid oil over
valve
transfer from one tank to another, these valves
must be interlinked.
Change
-over
valve
Inter-
link
P0 0 00 62 A
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4.9 Sludge Tank

It is not necessary to have a sludge tank together Ventilation pipe
with a Separation Unit with sludge removal kit
(for lube oil). If a sludge tank is required, follow
the recommendations below: Sludge pipe
connection
Recommendations
• Sludge tank volume per Separation Unit
should cover approximately up to 2 days
Min. height
storage at a discharge interval of 2 hours (for Sludge outlet 400 mm
pump connection
discharge volumes see technical data).
G 00 4 27 3A
• A manhole should be installed for inspection Min. slope 15°
and cleaning.
• The tank should be fitted with a sounding
pipe.
• The tank floor, or most of it, should have a
slope (B) of minimum 15°. Bowl casing drain Manhole Water drain High level
connection connection alarm
• The sludge outlet pump connection should be switch
positioned in the lowest part of the tank.

• A high level alarm switch, connected to the Heating
sludge pump, should be installed. coil
• A heating coil should be used to keep the

sludge warm and fluid while being pumped
G 00 42 7 0A
out.
• Tank ventilation must follow the classification
rules for evacuation of gases.
• There should be a ventilation pipe to fresh air.
• The ventilation pipe should be straight. If this
is not possible, any bends must be gradual.
• The ventilation pipe must not extend below the
tank top.
• A sludge tank with partition walls must have
ventilation pipes in all compartments, or
cutouts in the upper edge, to allow vapours to
travel through the tank.
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In retrofit applications, where an Alfa Laval

Separation Unit will share a common
separator sludge tank with existing separators,
it is recommended to install a Separation Unit
with Sludge Removal Kit.
The number of ventilation pipes, and their
minimum dimension, depend on the size and
number of separators connected to the same
tank. See table below.
Type 1 unit 2 units
SU 811/SU 816/SU 820/SU 825/SU 821/SU 826 1 x ∅50mm 1 x ∅50mm
SU 830/SU 835/SU 831/SU 836 1 x ∅75mm 1 x ∅75mm

SU 840/SU 845/SU 841/SU 846
SU 850/SU 855/SU 851/SU 856 1 x ∅100mm 1 x ∅100mm

SU 860/SU 865/SU 861/SU 866
SU 870/SU 875/SU 871/SU 876 1 x ∅100mm 1 x ∅125mm

SU 880/SU 885/SU 881/SU 886
The Separation Unit generates almost no air

during operation. At any discharge, the
maximum volume of air produced is the same
as the bowl volume (see technical data).
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4.10 Sludge Piping
Specification
• The sludge pipe from the separator to the
sludge tank should be vertical.
If a vertical pipe is not possible, the deviation (A)
from the vertical line must not exceed 30°.
G 00 44 0 1A
• The sludge pipe must not extend below the
tank top.
NOTE
An extended sludge pipe will obstruct ventilation and

create back pressure that could cause separator
problems.
G 0 04 31 6 A
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Specification
If more than one separator is connected to the
same sludge tank, a butterfly valve should be
installed in each sludge pipe.
NOTE
If a butterfly valve is not used, the bowl and the

operating system may be affected.
• If a butterfly valve is used, it should be

equipped with an interlocking switch
(connected to the separator starter) to prevent
the separator from being started when the
valve is not fully open.
G 0 0 44 11 A
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5 Commissioning and Initial Start

5.1 Completion Check List
It is essential before starting up the separation
system that all units are in good operating
condition and that all pipelines and control
equipment are properly connected to assure
correct operation.
Use this check list as a guide for completing the
system installation:
ING
WARN
!
Breakdown hazard
Check that the power frequency is in agreement with
the machine plate. If incorrect, resulting overspeed
may cause breakdown.
1 Check that transport seals are removed from

all pipes.
2 Use flushing filters to prevent pipe work debris
from being pumped into the separation unit.
NOTE
The flushing filters must be removed after initial

flushing.
3 Check that all separators are in proper

working condition. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions.
4 Make sure that separators are lubricated in
accordance with instructions.
NOTE
Make sure that the spindle bearings are prelubricated
5 Separators are delivered without oil in the oil

sump. For information on oil filling and oil type,
see the Service Manual booklet.
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5 COMMISSIONING AND INITIAL START SEPARATION UNIT 831/836/841/846 INSTALLATION SYSTEM REFERENCE
NOTE
Too much, or too little oil may result in damage to

separator bearings.
Neglecting an oil change may result in damage to
separator bearings.
6 Power on.
7 With the mode selector switch in the CIP
postion, check that the separator rotation M AN
direction corresponds with the arrow on the
frame by doing a quick start/stop (1–2 CIP
CIP
seconds.) and looking at the motor fan
rotation.
G 0 46 60 6 A
ON
CAUTI
!
If power cables have been installed incorrectly, the

separator will rotate in reverse, and vital rotating
parts can unscrew.
8 Check the pump function and direction.

9 If a Sludge Removal Kit is used, check that the
sludge pump speed is set to circa
60 strokes/min.If necessary, adjust the
throttling valve (positioned after solenoid valve
SV 6).
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5.2 Initial Start-up

Use this check list for initial system start up:
1 Check that there is oil in the feed oil tank.
2 Check water and air supply. See 1.3 System
Data.
3 Check power supplies to the control unit and
that the voltage is in accordance with data in
1.3 System Data.
4 Check all parameter settings in the control
unit. See Installation Parameters in the
Parameter List booklet.
5 Check the separator.
NOTE
Always lubricate the bearings before start-up.
NOTE
The Separation Unit is supplied with standard

configuration parameters. You may have to make
some changes to suit your installation.
6 Start the separation system as described in

the Operating Instructions booklet.
7 Start up step by step, checking that the
machine and units function properly.
8 Establish system pressures.
The delivery height pressure is the pressure in
the oil pipe work down stream from the
separation unit, due to the pipe bends and the
height (head) to the cleaned oil tank. If the
cleaned oil tank is below the separation unit
the delivery height pressure may be very low.
The oil paring disc pressure will have to be
greater than the delivery height pressure for
any oil to flow.
Proceed as follows:
• Ensure the valves in the oil system are in the
correct positions.
• The oil should be at separation temperature.
Cont.
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• The adjustment screw for the water paring

tube should be in the outer position. The
paring tube should be able to move freely.
• Ensure that V5 is closed.
• Fully open the back pressure regulating valve
RV4.
• The shut off valve V4 should be open.
• Open SV15 for 3 seconds to prime the
operating slide.
• Open SV16 for 15 seconds to close the bowl.
• Open SV10 for 1 minute to put water into the
bowl.
• Feed oil to the separator at the normal flow
rate by opening SV1.
• Note the pressure in the oil outlet PT4, both on
the pressure gauge and in the EPC50 display.
This pressure is P min.
• Gradually close the back pressure regulating
valve RV4. The pressure on PT4 will increase.
The water pressure (PT5) decreases slightly
as the paring tube moves inwards. The water
pressure will suddenly drop when oil passes
from the oil paring chamber to the water
paring chamber. Note the pressure of PT4
both on the pressure gauge and in the EPC50
display. This pressure is P max.
• Open RV4.
• Stop the oil feed to the separator and note the
pressure in the oil outlet. This is the delivery
height pressure P del.
• Stop the heater.
• Stop the separator.
• Stop the feed pump when the heater has
cooled.
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5.2.1 Calculating Operating Pressure

• Calculate the normal back pressure level
during operation as follows:
Pmin + Pmax
= Pnormal
2
• Calculate the value for low pressure alarm

setting (Pr 11) as follows:
Pmin + Pnormal
= Plow press.
2
• Calculate the value for high pressure alarm

setting (Pr 10) as follows:
Pnormal + Pmax
= Phigh press.
2
Adjust the back pressure to Pnormal

Set Pr 11 to give alarm at pressure decreasing
below the Plow press. value.
Set Pr 10 to give alarm at pressure increasing
above the Phigh press. value.
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6 Shut-down and Storage

Storage before Installation
If the separation unit is stored before
installation, the following safeguards must be
taken:
Storage period 1 – 6 months > 6 months See

Action
Protect from dust, dirt, x x This chapter
water, etc.
Protect with anti-rust x x This chapter
oil
Inspection x x Service manual
Overhaul x Service manual
6.1 Shut-down after Use

If the separation system is going to be shut down
for a period of time, the following safeguards
must be taken:
Shut-down period 1 – 6 months 6 – 18 months > 18 months See
(stand-by)
Action
Remove bowl x x x Dismantling and
Assembly in the
Service Manual
Protect from dust, dirt, x x x This chapter
water, etc.
Protect with anti-rust oil x x x This chapter
Inspection x x Service manual
Overhaul x Service manual
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6 SHUT-DOWN AND STORAGE SEPARATION UNIT 831/836/841/846 INSTALLATION SYSTEM REFERENCE
6.2 Protection and Storage

All system equipment, both the separator and
the ancillary equipment, must be stored indoors
at 5 – 55°C, if not delivered in water-resistant
box for outdoor storage.
If there is a risk for condensation of water, the
equipment must be protected by ventilation and
heating above dew point.
The following protection products are
recommended:
• Anti-rust oil with long lasting effective
treatment for external surfaces. The oil should
prevent corrosion attacks and give a waxy
surface.
• Anti-rust oil (Dinitrol 40 or equivalent) thin and
lubricating for inside protection. It gives a
lubricating transparent oil film.
• Solvent, e.g. white spirit, to remove the anti-
rust oil after the shut-down.
• Moist remover to be packed together with
separator equipment.
• If the storage time exceeds 12 months, the
equipment must be inspected every 6 months
and, if necessary, the protection be renewed.
Units/Modules
• Clean unpainted steel parts with solvent and
treat external surfaces with anti-rust oil (type
112).
• If necessary, clean other equipment on the
module with solvent.
• Treat the equipment with anti-rust oil by
following the description above accordingly.
• Bolts, nuts and other external steel
components should be treated with anti-rust
oil (type 112).
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SEPARATION UNIT 831/836/841/846 INSTALLATION SYSTEM REFERENCE 6 SHUT-DOWN AND STORAGE
Rubber Parts
• Gaskets, O-rings and other rubber parts
should not be stored for more than two years.
After this time, they should be replaced.
Separator
Dismantle the separator bowl and take out the
O-rings. Clean the bowl with oil and reassemble
without the O-rings. Place in a plastic bag with
silica dessicant bags and seal the plastic bag.
Grease the spindle.
Valves, Pipes and Similar Equipment

• Components such as valves need to be
cleaned with solvent and treated with anti-rust
oil (type 112).
• Water pipes should be drained and treated
with anti-rust oil (type 112).
• Articles made of rubber or plastics (e.g. seals)
must not be treated with anti-rust oil.
Electric Heater
• Fill the heater with a non-corrosive lubricating
oil.
• Place a number of bags of silica gel inside the
connection box to absorb humidity.
Steam Heater
• Drain the condensed water from the steam
valve and the steam trap.
• Drain all condensed water from the heater.
• Fill the oil part of the heater with a
non-corrosive lubricating oil.
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Pump
• Clean the pump housing outside from oil and
grease with solvent.
• Protect the pump by filling it with non-
corrosive lubricating oil.
• Apply anti-rust oil on the pump housing
outside.
6.3 Reassembly and

Start up
• Clean away the anti-rust oil with white spirit.
• Remove the silica gel bags from all units.
• Pre-lubricate the separator spindle bearings
• If stored for 6 months or longer, perform an
inspection service (including change of oil in
the separator sump).
• Follow all relevant instructions in this booklet
and in the Service Manual.
• Before operating the heater:
– Check by lifting the safety valve handle that
it functions correctly.
– Follow the start-up check list for the heater
in the manufacturer’s instructions.
– For plate heat exchangers: check the bolt
connections to ensure that all gaskets are
tight.
NOTE
Always lubricate the bearings before start-up.
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Installation System Reference

1 Technical Data ........................................................................................................ 4

3 Remote Operation Systems......................................................................... 80

5 Commissioning and Initial Start............................................................... 97

6 Shut-down and Storage ............................................................................... 103

1 Turbidity-free water, solids content <0,001% by volume.

Alfa Laval accepts no liability for consequences

1.2 Demand Specifications Air

3 Dry, with dew point min. 10 °C below

1.3 System Data

Weight, Units and Modules complete:

Separation Unit Planned Maintenance Kits

12000 18 months Overhaul Overhaul

24000 3 years Overhaul Overhaul Overhaul Overhaul

As necessary Repair Repair CIP

With delivery Inspection

Ref. 569368 Rev. 2

CBM-hot water – thermal oil

201 Oil inlet

206 Water for water seal and

220 Clean oil outlet

Lo-application 221 Water outlet

501 Operating air

209 Oil Recirculation to tank

220 Clean oil outlet

221 Water outlet

222 Sludge discharge outlet

371 Operating water

375 Opening/closing water

501 Operating air

Alt Optional Alfa

Ref. 569366 Rev. 1

206 Water for water seal and

209 Oil Recirculation to tank

220 Clean oil outlet

221 Water outlet

222 Sludge discharge outlet

371 Operating water

Lo-application 463 Drain

501 Operating air

Alt 540 Ventilation

209 Oil Recirculation to tank

220 Clean Oil outlet

221 Water outlet

371 Operating water – see chapt. 1

501 Operating air. Instrument air,

B SU831: DIN Flange DN50-PN16-

209 Oil Recirculation to tank

220 Clean Oil outlet

222 Sludge discharge outlet

371 Operating water – see chapt. 1

501 Operating air. Instrument air,

Min 1510 SU 846

B SU836: DIN Flange DN50-PN16-

Control cabinet and frame for components to be Center of gravity

209 Oil Recirculation to tank

221 Water outlet

Replaces jumper in terminals Internal connections 1765838