CLASS PROGRAMME

Type approval
DNVGL-CP-0501 Edition September 2018

Booster units

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CONTENTS

Contents
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Section 1 General.................................................................................................... 5
1 Introduction.........................................................................................5
2 Documentation.....................................................................................5

Section 2 Technical requirements........................................................................... 6

1 Design requirements............................................................................6

Section 3 Testing.................................................................................................... 8
1 Hydrostatic testing.............................................................................. 8

Section 4 Marking and makers certificates............................................................. 9

1 General................................................................................................ 9

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SECTION 1 GENERAL

Section 1
1 Introduction

1.1 Objective
The objective of this class programme (CP) is to give a description for type approval (TA) of booster units.
For a description of the DNV GL type approval scheme in general and further information on general
conditions and procedures for obtaining DNV GL TA certificate, see DNVGL-CP-0338 Type approval scheme.
Type approved products will be listed in the Society's register of type approved products available on the DNV
GL internet site.
The procedures and requirements described in this CP are applicable for obtaining DNV GL TA certificate
based on requirements in:
— DNVGL-RU-SHIP Pt.4 Ch.6 Piping systems
— DNVGL-RU-SHIP Pt.4 Ch.8 Electrical installations
— DNVGL-RU-SHIP Pt.4 Ch.9 Control and monitoring systems.

1.2 Scope
This CP gives a description of the procedures and requirements related to documentation, design and type
testing applicable for TA of booster units.
This CP does not set the design requirements to the booster units. TA is based on compliance with design
requirements given in the DNV GL rules and/or other regulations and standards. The CP describes the
applicable design requirements and how to document compliance with the requirements in order to obtain a
TA certificate for the equipment.

1.3 Application
TA of equipment in accordance with this CP is not mandatory, but may be used as an alternative to case by
case design approvals for equipment to be installed on DNV GL classed vessels.
A TA certificate in accordance with this CP will confirm compliance with the requirements in the DNV GL rules
as specified in [1.1]. The TA certificate will not confirm compliance with requirements in other parts of the
rules. In case additional requirements in other parts of the rules shall be covered by the TA certificate, this
shall be specified in the application for TA and will be stated in the TA certificate.

2 Documentation
For TA of booster units, the following documentation shall be submitted:
— DNV GL application form for TA
— documentation of type testing as required by this document
— proposed field of application and operational limitations
— functional description
— documentation and drawings as applicable according to DNVGL-RU-SHIP Pt.4 Ch.6 Piping systems,
DNVGL-RU-SHIP Pt.4 Ch.8 Electrical installations and DNVGL-RU-SHIP Pt.4 Ch.9 Control and monitoring
systems.
— pump specifications.

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SECTION 2 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 2
1 Design requirements

1.1 General
The booster units shall be according to DNVGL-RU-SHIP Pt.4 Ch.6 Piping systems.
All parts of the booster unit shall be easily accessible for inspection and maintenance.

1.2 Filters
The filters in the booster units shall comply with DNVGL-RU-SHIP Pt.4 Ch.6 Piping systems.
Filters used in the booster unit shall be arranged with means for preventing opening of a filter under
pressure. Filters that need manually cleaning shall be arranged with minimum 100% redundancy. If not
arranged with redundancy, automatic filters shall be arranged with by-pass.

1.3 Electrical equipment

Electrical equipment installed as part of the booster units shall comply with DNVGL-RU-SHIP Pt.4 Ch.8
Electrical installations.

1.4 Control and monitoring system

Control and monitoring system installed as part of the booster units shall comply with DNVGL-RU-SHIP Pt.4
Ch.9 Control and monitoring systems.

1.5 Pumps
Pumps in the booster unit shall comply with DNVGL-RU-SHIP Pt.4 Ch.6 Piping systems. Pumps used in the
booster units shall be delivered with a Product Certificate from the Society.

1.6 Tanks
Tanks in the booster unit shall comply with DNVGL-RU-SHIP Pt.4 Ch.6 Piping systems.

1.7 Piping
The piping shall comply with DNVGL-RU-SHIP Pt.4 Ch.6 Piping systems. Pipe couplings are to be type
approved according to DNVGL-CP-0185 Mechanical joints.

1.8 Valves
Valves in the booster units shall comply with the requirements in DNVGL-RU-SHIP Pt.4 Ch.6 Piping systems.
The valves shall be delivered with material certificates in accordance with DNVGL-RU-SHIP Pt.4 Ch.6 Sec.2
[Table 3] Material certificates.

1.9 Flexible hoses

Short lengths of flexible hoses may be used when necessary to admit relative movements between
machinery and fixed piping systems. The flexible hoses with couplings shall be type approved and fire tested.

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The approval shall be according to DNVGL-CP-0183 Flexible non-metallic hoses, or DNVGL-CP-0184 Flexible

Section 2
hoses with permanently fitted couplings - Metallic materials.
The arrangement of the flexible hoses shall be according to DNVGL-RU-SHIP Pt.4 Ch.6 Sec.9 [4] Flexible
hoses.

1.10 Pre-heaters
Pre-heaters in the booster unit shall be according with DNVGL-RU-SHIP Pt.4 Ch.6 Piping systems.

1.10.1 Electrical heaters

Electrical pre-heaters shall comply with DNVGL-RU-SHIP Pt.4 Ch.8 Sec.8 [1.3] Heating equipment.

1.11 Flow meter

If flow-meters of positive displacement type are fitted they shall be arranged as required in DNVGL-RU-SHIP
Pt.4 Ch.6 Sec.5 [4.10.9].

1.12 Viscosity control

Viscosity regulators shall be arranged as required in DNVGL-RU-SHIP Pt.4 Ch.6 Sec.5 [4.9] Viscosity control.

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SECTION 3 TESTING

Section 3
1 Hydrostatic testing
All booster units shall be pressure tested before delivery according to DNVGL-RU-SHIP Pt.4 Ch.6 Sec.10 [5.2]
Hydrostatic testing after installation on board.
The pressure tests shall be witnessed by a representative of the society unless otherwise agreed.

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SECTION 4 MARKING AND MAKERS CERTIFICATES

Section 4
1 General
The product shall be marked in accordance with DNVGL-CP-0338 Sec.3 [7.1].
Each unit shall be furnished with a certificate issued by the maker. The certificate shall comply with DNVGL-
CP-0338 Sec.3 [7.2].

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