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Operating Instructions: MMPX Separation System
Operating Instructions: MMPX Separation System
Operating Instructions: MMPX Separation System
Operating Instructions
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In order to make the information clear only foreseeable conditions have
been considered. No warnings are given, therefore, for situations
arising from unintended usage of the machine and its tools.
1 Scope 1
2 Operating 3
2.2 Start up 5
2.7 Stop 19
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2. Check the oil sump level: it should be
above the min. line on the sight glass.
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Starter
3. Power on.
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Control Unit
4. Ensure that the mode selector switch
points to L (local).
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5. Power on.
The display reads “OFF”.
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6. Close the door.
7. Check that the direction of rotation of the
bowl corresponds with the sign on the
frame; do a quick start/stop and look at the
motor fan rotation.
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always check the rotation direction.
If the separator rotates in reverse vital
rotating parts could unscrew.
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2.2 Start up
1. Start the oil feed pump from the pump
starter.
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2. Switch the heater on from the control unit.
If the heater is not connected to the control
unit it must be switched on independently.
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3. Start the separator from the starter unit.
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4. Listen and observe.
Vibration may occur during start up, when
passing critical rpm (revolutions per
minute).
This is normal and should pass without
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danger.
If vibration increases, or continues at full
speed, press the emergency stop button.
The cause of vibration must be determined
and corrected before starting again!
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6. Check the oil feed temperature on the
control unit display by pressing the alarm
reset button.
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If the temperature sensor is not linked to
the control unit read the temperature
indicator situated after the heater.
7. Wait until the oil feed temperature is
correct:
• lube oil;
• for cross head engines 90°C
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• for trunk piston engines 95 °C
• fuel oil;
• for the correct separation temperature
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see the “Technical Data” in the “System
Reference”.
8. Start up the system from the control unit.
Operation LED lit (green). G001642A
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2.3.1 Background
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• Intermittent operation:
For installations where one separator
serves one engine which is temporarily
stopped the following recommendations
apply:
If the engine is to be stopped for 24 hours
or less:
• Operate the separator continuously.
If the engine is to be stopped for more than
24 hours:
• Keep the separator in operation for 8
hours after the engine is stopped.
• Start the separator 8 hours before the
engine is started again.
Doing so most of the suspended particles
and condensed water will be removed
from the system and not settle in the sump
tank.
For installations where one separator
serves more than one engine the following
recommendations apply:
• Continuous use of the separator
whenever possible.
• Frequent switches between the engine
systems to be cleaned. In a typical case
with one separator serving 2–4
auxiliary engines switching after
maximum 24 hours of cleaning.
• Discharge interval:
Engine has been in operation with- Engine has not been in operation
out cleaning of the system oil since last cleaning of system oil
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If sludge space is dirty:
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General:
• Installation not in accordance with Alfa
Laval specifications and
recommendations.
• Poor operating water quality.
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Note:
1. A low pressure/low flow alarm with no
apparent external cause (incorrect flow,
temperature etc.) is a sign that the bowl
needs immediate cleaning. Never neglect
to investigate and remedy the cause of
such alarms.
2. Cleaning of the operating system is
normally required whenever product-
wetted parts of the bowl are manually
cleaned.
3. In cases where an uneven sludge cake
remains in the bowl after a discharge, this
induces a particularly heavy imbalance
when not covered by liquid. This may
occur in total discharge type separators
and when starting separators without
previous cleaning.
Therefore, always after each stop, inspect
the bowl for cleanliness from sludge, and
if required clean it before restart. This
should be done when the separator has
been in operation for 24 hours or more
after the last inspection or cleaning.
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NOTE
During operation:
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During normal operation the time to next
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sludge discharge is shown on the right of the
display.
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values are always shown to the right):
1. the oil feed temperature. For the correct
separation temperature see the “Technical
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Data” in the “System Reference”
If the temperature sensor is not linked to
the control unit read the temperature
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indicator situated after the heater.
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sensor for heater control is connected).
3. the accumulated operating time1 in hours.
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Check the intermediate tank level by looking
at the level indicator on the tank.
Empty, if necessary, by opening the left hand
valve on the air block. However, the control
unit normally empties the tank after each
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discharge.
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Slip hazard
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Noise hazard
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2.7 Stop
To stop the system:
1. Stop the system from the control unit:
A sludge discharge is initiated.
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Separator stop sequence operation LED
flashes (yellow).
The LED changes to steady when the
sludge discharge is completed.
2. Stop the heater from the control unit.
If the heater is not connected to the control
unit it must be switched off independently.
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3. Wait until the oil feed temperature starts to
drop, read the temperature on the control
unit display by pressing the alarm reset
button.
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If the temperature sensor is not linked to
the control unit read the temperature
indicator situated after the heater.
4. Stop the oil feed pump at the pump starter.
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5. Observe when the separator is switched
off by the control unit, i.e. when the starter
ammeter reading drops to zero.
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