FLUE GAS

SYSTEM
PRODUCING INERT GAS ON BOARD

The most economic and adequate way to produce inert gas on board is to make use of the flue gas from the
ship’s boilers. The Maritime Protection Flue Gas system cools and cleans the flue gas and then distributes it
to the cargo tanks, typically during cargo discharge.

FEATURES
• FLUE GAS FROM SHIP’S BOILERS ARE
USED TO PRODUCE CLEAN AND SOOT
FREE INERT GAS
• EFFICIENT COOLING BY PRECOOLER
AND SCRUBBER TOWER
• HIGH PRESSURE CENTRIFUGAL
Cooling
BLOWERS POSITIONED DOWNSTREAM
FROM THE FLUE GAS SCRUBBER
PROVIDE INERT GAS TO CARGO TANKS
Pre-cooling
• SYSTEM CAPACITY IS AUTOMATICALLY
CONTROLLED BY DECK PRESSURE
SET-POINT IN SOFTWARE
• DECK WATER SEAL ENSURES SOX removal
SAFE SEALING OF INERT GAS AND
PREVENTS BACK FLOW OF CARGO
GASES TO SAFE AREA
Soot removal
• A PRESSURE VACUUM BREAKER
PROTECTS THE CARGO TANKS FROM
DANGEROUS PRESSURE CONDITIONS
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PRODUCING INERT GAS ON BOARD
File photo: Maran Tankers Management
Flue gas is passed through the scrubber for cleaning and cooling
before entering the cargo tanks. The type of scrubber used is
important with regards to efficiency of extraction of soot and SO2.
A poor scrubber will produce low quality inert gas which will cause
corrosion and settlement of soot in the cargo tanks. An efficient
scrubber will considerably reduce the amount of corrosion in the
tanks. A scrubber with an adjustable outside venturi section has
been proven to be the most efficient. The venturi section ensures
optimal soot extraction of all soot particles during running
conditions.
Vessel application
Crude Oil Carriers (VLCC, ULCC)
• Cargo tanks and pipes
“Your economic and
adequate choice
System description
Scrubber process
Flue gas from the boilers form the basis for the inert gas production.
The hot and dirty gases are drawn into the precooler where the flue gas
is cooled, once cooled the gas is then cleaned in the scrubber. The
cooled and cleaned inert gas is distributed to cargo tanks by high
pressure centrifugal blowers. Before entering the cargo tanks the inert
gas must pass through the deck water seal, this prevents a back-flow of
cargo gases. Gas freeing is performed by closing the scrubber isolation
valves and opening the fresh air valve, the system can be used to free
gas from the cargo tanks aer inerting. The different modes (IG and
fresh air) can easily be selected in the LCD control panel.
Scrubber plant
• Precooler with water injection, this stage cools the high temperature
flue gas
• Venturi scrubber removes the soot particles. It is possible to
manually adjust the venturi pressure drop. When soot particles are
greater than 1 micron the soot extraction efficiency will be higher
than 98.5 %. Aer leaving the venturi scrubber the inert gas is
bubbled through a water bed before entering the washing tower
• Washing tower cools and effectively removes the SO2 gas. Packed
bed sections ensure a large contact area between water and gas
for maximum extraction of SO2 from the flue gas. A drop eliminator
mounted on the top of the washing tower prevents free water
entering the inert gas supply piping
Operation & Maintenance
• Graphic LCD operator terminal. All major process parameters
displayed on the screen
• The Flue gas already contains less than 5 % oxygen and no further
treatment is therefore necessary
• Easy inspection and replacement of scrubber components
through man hole entrance
Options
• Multiple LCD operator terminals
• System signal and operation available for ships IAS via MODBUS
or ETHERNET communication
• Topping up generator (TUG) MPG 400 (500 m³/h)
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PRODUCING INERT GAS ON BOARD

Scrubber

TECHNICAL DATA

Type Capacity range [Nm3/h] Height [mm] Length [mm] Width [mm] Weight [kg]

FGS 1000 2,000 - 5,000 4,100 1,950 1,000 2,000

FGS 1400 5,000 - 10,000 4,450 2,510 1,400 2,550

FGS 1600 10,000 - 15,000 4,600 2,830 1,600 2,900

FGS 2000 15,000 - 23,000 5,000 3,740 2,000 3,300

FGS 2200 23,000 - 28,000 5,000 4,300 2,200 5,000

GAS COMPOSITION

SO2 < 150 ppm N2 = Balance NOX < 100 ppm CO2 approx. 14 % Gas outlet humidity: 100 % saturated Gas outlet temperature: Max 5 ˚C above seawater temperature

Oxygen content about 3 %, dependent on Flue gas available.

Servicing and repairs

Our service technicians are available worldwide to carry out your
service and repair requirements. If needed they can work within tight
time frames to accommodate your operational requirements.
Aersales
Approvals
The Maritime Protection Inert Gas systems are built in accordance
with 1974 SOLAS Convention with latest amendments, and are
fulfilling all of Class requirements, IMO guidelines and the
demanding conditions of shipboard operation.

When spare parts or consumables are needed, our aersales

department is at your service 24 hours a day.
Servicing sfs.mp.service@survitecgroup.com
Spares sfs.mp.sparepart@survitecgroup.com
Sales sfs.mp.sales@survitecgroup.com
General sfs.maritimeprotection@survitecgroup.com

Inert Gas Solutions

Inert Gas Systems Nitrogen Systems

• Flue Gas system • Nitrogen Membrane system
• Inert Gas Generator system • Nitrogen Cylinder Central system
• Dry Inert Gas Generator system • Nitrogen Membrane Controlled and Modified Atmosphere system
• Dual Fuel Inert Gas Generator system
• Flue-Generator system
• Flex Inert system
• Inert Gas Deck House Modules
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