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    STERN TUBE SEAL AIRGUARD® 4AS-B —3 PIPING SYSTEM— INSTALLATION MANUAL Seal Size: #1120 Ship Name. Shipowner Shipyard: DAEWOO SHIPBUILDING & MARINE ENGINEERING CO.,LTD. Hull No. 4161162163 w., Wartsilé Japan Ltd. “Tokyo HQ: 5" Floor, NTC Building 1-11-2 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku Tokyo 104-0031 Japan ‘el: 03 5169 8700 Fax: 03 6169 8710 ‘Toyama Factory: 14-37, 7-Chome, Mukaishinjo-Machi, Toyama, 930-0916 Japan TEL: 076-451-3150 FAX: 076-451-3161 oe WARTSILA Wartsilé Japan, Ltd. @ Japan Marine Technologies CAUTIONS 1. Keep the sealing device clean and away from any harmful substances like neither dusts nor paints etc., and watch spatter at welding work. For that, we recommend that itis always fully covered at your site. Do not expose the sealing device to high temperature. . Take care that the sealing device would not be bumped, hit or heavily loaded. Do not leave the sealing device outdoor. Especially for Fwd seal, pay attention not to make it wet. if you miss these cautions, you take a great risk for the serious damage that possibly happened on the sealing device. 2B! 1, SRR PETS HAY MERE, RUSS ICALBWESICI— hE THN-BF BCE, 4SIC, BRE ROOA VSICIEEBISOL. VRE MICMRSBUICES JASPER ITED, AB RAEDLIBLICE. 4, JVRBERRORETRACRELBCE. BICMBS VRBO ME +E I LRRROLERAN TSN TUBUBACI, MARCRARRMERETCLTSDST OC, BABUMCLE ER EWICO. 29] 1.94944 Sol AA), BA, AVE, Sse) @ o)y 4-48 Blo So}7}4) V7] AAS wsspa Sas] 294 Ale 24 S475 9] So PUT. 2TLF eq Ae] 77) Bal A Pat BS Soler 4G. 34 Bat GAS SAS WAAY At HFS 7) Hlale. 44 BAY EBS PAD YY BAVA WING Hep go} Ss] A) ho} Po] FA) op Aa}2. 53] a4 Zo] BH] 7] SES FI Bo. 437) VA FAVS Al] Goa ASS AS] SAE BF] SF YO AAAS ATA #9) la set. Ee 1, ERR), Jo T MERAH, MAR, HRT REE, SRRAOSRHGS, SRT, TEE WMS Rot, 2, SESH RRS ie, 3. DRS RE SO Ra, RA. 4, KDRRESA EH SERA RE), SMAUREHRE, MAKER, WkMEOES, OFLA R EM, RARE ERM, BRT. CONTENTS 1.OUTLINE 2. EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR EACH EQUIPMENT OF “AIRGUARD® 4AS-B" AIR SEAL SYSTEM 2-1 Names and piping system diagram of each equipment 22 Locations of each equipment for installation 2-3 Precautions for piping work 2-4 Check on equipment and precautions before installation 2-6 Precautions in installing the equipment 2.64 Aircontrol unit 252 Drain collection unit 25-30. tank unit 2.5-4 Pressure gauge unit 3, LEAKAGE TEST FOR.AIR LINE AND L.O.LINE, FLUSHING THE L.O.LINE 3-1 Leakage test for piping line from the aft bulkhead to the stern boss. 3-2 Leakage test for piping line of inboard side 3-241 leakage test for air ine 3-2-2 Leakage test for L.O. circulation line 3-23 Flushing the L.O. line 4, OIL SUPPLY AND LEAKAGE TEST FOR STERN TUBE AND SEAL 4-4 Leakage test (stem tube) 4-2 OI supply and leakage test for stem tube seal 4-2-1 Forward seal 4-22AM seal 43 Precautions during the period from oil supply to afloat condiiton, and during outit after launching 5, ADJUSTING THE AFT SEAL AND STERN TUBE PRESSURE JUST BEFORE TRIAL 1, OUTLINE Fig.1 shows the stem tube sealing device of “AIRGUARD® 4AS-B" air seal system. The forward ‘seal is the same as conventional type. ‘The aft seal requires three pipings, two of which are for supplying air and for discharging the drain between #1-#2 chamber, and the other one is used to supply L.O. between #2-#3 chamber. ‘The major feature of this system is, unlike conventional seal, to purge the compressed air of constant flow from the aftermost seal ring to outboard at all times, and according to the air pressure, to automatically control the L.O. pressure in stem tube and #2-#3 seal chamber. This system is composed of the air control unit which controls the air amount and pressure, the stem tube L.O. tank unit which adjusts the L.O. pressure at the #2-#3 chamber and in ster tube, L.O. circulation pump unit, drain collection unit and press. gauge unit, etc. ‘This instruction specifies the installation of equipment and precautions to properly function this 4AS-B air seal system. For the installation of the aft and forward seal assembly (same as conventional products) and instruction during navigation, refer to the separate manual. 2. EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR EACH EQUIPMENT OF “AIRGUARD® 4AS-B” AIR SEAL SYSTEM 2-1 Names and piping system diagram of each equipment Fig.2 shows the names of each equipment and example of piping system diagram. Our scope of ‘supply includes the aft and forward seal assembly, air control unit, drain collection unit 2:2 Locations of each equipment for installation ‘Table 1 shows the place of each equipment shall be located for installation. Table 3 of each equipment for No. | EQUIPMENT NAME LOCATION INSTALLATION HEIGHT 4 | Aircontrot unit (About 2m above the shaft center) A suitable position from the aft bulkhead to the engine aft 2 | LO. tank unit Side (Arrange together in a | APoUt tm above the shaft center place as much as possible) 3 | LO. circulation pump st 1m from the shaft center 4 | Drain collection unit Below the shaft center(recommend) 5 | Pressure gauge Near the aft bulkhead ‘About 1~ 2m above the shaft center 6 | Fwdseal ine ‘About 1~ 2m above the shaft center 2.3 Precautions of piping work (See Fig.2) 1) The material and diameter for each piping shall be based on Table 2. Table 2. Material and size of piping, and type of pipe fting (Standard) ‘SYMBOL | PIPINGLINENAME | WATERIAL OF PIPING] SIZE "TYPE OF PIPE FITTING $15 TN: Bito joint for 6 15 : oy an O15 QUT : Bite joint ford 15 O15 ‘OUT2: Bite joint for 15 5A NET LO. cin sTPG : erie TOAI2EAZOR OUTLET, Gat O15 TN: Bite joint ford 15 in collection unit So | Conuonnaann Cut 58 OUT : Bite jointfor_ 68 @__| Pressure gauge unit Cut o8 Bitejointfor 8 2) Steel pipes for L.O. piping line, should be cleaned by pickling before use, 3) For the L.O. piping line, prevent from such inverse U-shape that air stays. When piping over along distance, always slope. 4) Securely fix the piping to prevent vibration. 2-4 Check on equipment and precautions before installation 41) Unpack the packings, and check the equipment and their quantity specified in the packing lis. Also carefully check for damages during transport. 2) To transport equipment with ling eye bolts, pass a wire through them. For light or small ones, be Careful not to lose them and transport them to the place for installation, 3) The pipe fiting has been attached with seal tape or blind plug before shipment. Do not remove ntl immediately before installation. 2-5 Precautions in installing the equipment Install number plates, which are supplied by us, at valves, gauges and etc. for easy operation. 2-5-1 Air control unit (See Fig.6) 4) The air control unit has mounting holes 12mm dia. of eight places in total four places atthe back and four places at the botiom. To prevent vibration of the control pars in the panel, be sure to provide vibro-solating suppor for installation 2) Each end connecting port is located under the panel. Each port has name plate. The names of {each pot tothe piping line are given below. WN board dry air source for control jOUT4) \let of aft seal #1 - #2 chamber jour. . tank unit Vi] [Bi] = Plug (for emergency) 3) The air supply valve on the air control unit shall be closed until the trial operation. 4) After installing, cover the unit to protect from dust and welding spatter during the work. 2-5-2 Drain collection unit (See Fig.7) 1) Install the drain collection unit in the place by welding 2) After that apply paint to the welded portion, bolts and nuts. 3) Secure the piping to prevent vibration. 4) When installing the system above the drain piping outlet, installa valve (even one with small bore may be used) in the piping at the lowest position as shown in Fig.3. Be sure to attach a blind plate to the outlet flange of the valve. This valve is used to check the drain leakage condition, and is left closed at all times. 5) Install this system to such a position which can be viewed as easily as possible. When it is compelled to be located under the floor plate, etc., maintenance and inspection shall be considered for arrangement of the unit Drain piping Fig.3 Valve Mounting Diagram 2-5-3 L.O. tank unit (by shipyard) 1) Install the L.O. tank unit securely to prevent vibration. 2) The name of each part to the piping line are given below. [ARI] =Aircontrol uit IN Return line from stem tube ‘Our =inletto LO. pump unit [IN] '3) Securely fix the cable to prevent vibration. 14) The cable of level switch should be connected to the alarm panel with protector and fixed with cable clamp. 2-5-4 Pressure gauge (by yard) 4) The connecting port to the outleVinlet of the stern tube, shall be arranged near by the aft bulkhead to more accurately measure the pressure in the aft seal chamber and stern tube. (required to adjust the pressure.) 2) When connecting by the copper tube to the pressure gauge, be careful not to apply an excessive force to the pressure gauge. 3) Secure the piping to prevent vibration. LEAKAGE TESTS FOR AIR LINE AND L.O. LINE, FLUSHING THE L.O. LINE. ‘Before installing the aft seal, see Fig. 3-1 Leakage test for piping line from the PRESS. GAUGE aft bulkhead to the stern boss. The leakage test shall be performed for all the three lines. a 41) Attach a plug to the piping porton ey the stem boss side. O5SMPa 2) Provide the inboard side piping port BULKHEAD with valves and a pressure gauge OPEN/CLOSE AFTER as shown in Fig.4, and close the PRESSURING A valve after pressurizing at air pressure of about 0.5MPa. Fig.4 Test Procedure Diagram 3) After allowing to stand alone for about 30 minutes, using a pressure gauge, to make sure that the pressure does not lower. Apply soapy water, etc. to the joints and welded parts, and check for leakage during pressurizing. 4) After the leakage test, use flushing oll to clean the inside of the piping and air blow until coming ‘out no flushing oil completely. 3-2 Leakage test for inboard side piping line Perform the test while the piping line is connected to the equipment. 3-24 Leakage test for air ine 1) Close the valve V20 on the air line for the L.O. tank unit. 2) Disconnect an air supply line to aft seal, at the nearest position to aft bulkhead. And put a ‘temporary valve on it. After slightly open it, supply air from the air control unit. (Regulator pressure : 0.4MPa air flow rate 35 NUmin) 3) After supplying air, adjust so that pressure of about 0.2MPa is applied to the piping line at the ‘opening of the valve which has been slightly opened in iter 2. 4) Apply soapy water, etc. to the joints and check for leakage during pressurizing 5) After the test, stop the air and restore the air supply line to original condition. Also open the valve \V20 in the airline for the L.O. tank unit. 6) For the drain collection unit and press. gauge line, check for leakage when adjusting the pressure at afloat condition. 3-2-2 Leakage test for L.O. circulation line “The leakage test for L.O. circulation ine will be described in item 4. Oil supply and leakage test for ‘stern tube and seal, 3-2-3 Flushing the L.O. fine 41) The equipment to be supplied by us does not need to be flushed since they have been cleaned before shipment from our factory. 2) Flushing the L.O. line between #2-#3 chamber @ For the inboard side, remove the piping on the IN and OUT sides of the L.O. circulation unit, and ‘connect the circulation pump for flushing, tank and fier (wil be arranged by the shipyard) between them. @ For the stern boss side, use pipe, etc. to connect the piping for the outlet and inlet between #248 chamber. @ Operate the circulation pump, flush for more than eight hours. If the fier is dirty after flushing for tight hours, continue to fush until foreign particles do not adhere tothe fiter. @ Hammer the L.. line during fushing, © Atter the flushing, completely, drain off the flushing ol, and return to the orginal piping. 3) Flushing the stem tube L.O. line ® Remove the piping for outlet and inlet of the stem tube, and use pipe, etc. to connect the outlet to the inlet ® Remove the piping on the IN and OUT sides, and connect the circulation pump for fushing, tank and fiter (will be arranged by the shipyard) between them, @ Perform the same operation as items @) to © of 2) Flushing the L.O. line between #2-#3 chamber. 4) Flushing the forward seal ® Use pipe, etc, to connect the outlet piping to the inlet one for the forward seal. @ Perform the same operation as items @) to @) of 3) Flushing the stern tube L.O. line. Note: The flushing may be executed in accordance with the work standard of the shipyard. 4, OIL SUPPLY AND LEAKAGE TEST FOR STERN TUBE AND SEAL Completely fish the piping work for air supply, dain piping and L.O. circulation line, leakage test and flushing of the line, then make sure that the forward and aft seals have been securely installed. ‘Supply oll to the L.O. circulation line for seal leakage test. Oil supply and leakage test by stopped condition of main shaft. 4-1 Leakage test (stern tube) 1) Close V35 and V20 between air control unit and L.O. tank unit. And open V15, V22, V24, V25, 27, V28, V29 and V32. 2) Close V17 and open V18 and supply L.O. into stem tube by L.O. cir. pump. This time, for air venting in stem tube, open valve V21 of L.O. tank unt. {3)Fil up to stem tube line and when the oil level in the L.O. tank unit has reached the position between high and low level at gauge, open V17 and close V1.8. 4)While viewing the G13, adjust the pressure in stem tube to become same pressure as full load ‘sea water condition + 0,07 MPa = 0.158 MPa by closing V'15 slowly. '5)This time, remove the plugs of aft seal between #1312, #2-#3 and fwd seal between #4-#5, make sure that not cil leakage from #3, #4 seal ring by confirmation of drain holes. 6) Allow fo stand alone for more than eight hours, the leakage should be within SL/BH. If exceed SLIBH, the cause should be investigated. 7) Make sure that not oll leakage, install the plug of between #2-#3 and #4+#5 to drain holes. 42 Oil supply and leakage test for the stem tube seal ‘supply oll tothe fo 3d aft seals after supplying ol to the stem tube, 4-2-1 Forward seal (the same as conventional forward seal) ‘Supply oil to the L.O. tank for forward seal and the fwd seal circulation line. Allow to stand alone for more than four hours, and check the #5 seal ring for leakage. The leakage should be within 1L/4H. If exceed 1/4H, the cause should be investigated. 4-2-2.Aft seal 1) Supply and leakage test of aft seal #2-#3 are to be executed after supply and leakage test of stem tube line. 2) Loose the plug of between #2-#8 top position of aft seal. Open V3 slightly, and tighten the plug after ol leakage from between #2-#8 top plug. Ae that, full open V35. 3) Allow to stand alone for more than eight hours, the leakage should be within 3L/BH. If exceed SL/BH, the cause should be investigated. 4) Make sure that not oil leakage, install the plug of between #1-#2 to drain holes and locked by wire. 5) Open V15 fully and stop pump. 66) Cleaning the fie, 7) Open L.O. supply line and operate pump. Close L.O. supply ine when the oil level is raised near the middle between normal level and high alarm level Note) @ Oil supplying to the #1-#2 seal chambers inhibited, because of air chamber, ® Confirm that all plugs at aft seal are completely tightened and locked by wire. 4-3 Precautions during the period from oil supply to afloat condition and during out-fit after launching, (The same as conventional aft seal) 41) Cover the forward seal to prevent foreign particles from entering between liner and seal ring. 2) Cover the aft seal and the rope guard with vinyl sheeting, etc. until afloat condition, 3) The space between P-ring and #0 seal ring is filed with grease for protection of #0 seal ring «during outfit. 4) Due to prevention of entering sludge and particle, vent holes on AFT seal cover are plugged using gum-tapes. Remove it before sea trial, In case the out ~ fit petiod after launching is longer, please remove the gum-tape just before sea tral. '5) Open V5S and confirm that dain does not invade. 5. ADJUSTING THE AFT SEAL AND STERN TUBE PRESSURE JUST BEFORE SEA TRIAL ‘After the air and L.O. lines and the electric power supply are ready for use, adjust the pressure at the aft seal and stem tube. At this time, measure the depth of the draft at the stem beforehand. ‘Table 3 shows the pressure setting standard for each chamber. Table 3, Pressure Setting Standard for Each Chamber Under sea Aft seal Bearing part foe water seal ‘Arrangement © ww B ” 6 of seal rings Pow Por Pa Pas Pat Pas Arr, LO. Air a ee Lo. ‘Type of fluid: ae Pressurizing | Pressurizing LO. and circulation | 868, | ftesswtan® | cculaton | cirulaton | Pressurizing Aisne system follow up) (inboard (automatic circulation drain) follow up) Pressure ee setting *Po=Powt | *Pr=Part | Pa=Pat | Pu=Pa- | 91-902 ‘standard 0.01~0.015 | 0.01~0.015 | 0.03~0.05 0.015 MPa l 3KA pressure Pp, Pwand Pa does not need to be set by manual since it automatically becomes to the pressure of Pp; =seawaler +0.01~ 0.015MPa P,2=Po,+ 0.01~ 0.018MPa by pneumatic control and Psy = Pzs~0.015MPa accordingly. ‘The pressure adjusting method for the aft seal and stern tube (See Fig.2) 1) Make sure that the L.O. circulation line for the aft seal and ster tube is securely filed with L.O. 2) Ensure that the open or close state of each valve for adjusting the pressure as shown in Table 4. Table 4, Open or Close State of Valves Closed valve No. _| V18,V19, V30,V34, V50,V52,V54,VE6 1.0. circulationline Opened Valve No._| V15.V17,V22.V24, V25 V27, V28,V29,V32,V35,VS7,VEB Inlet air control unit: VO Inside of air control unit: V1,V6,V201 and B1(plug) seated Inside of drain collection unit : V101 | Airline Drain collection line : VSS ~~] Allvalves including V20,V24,V31.V36,V100,V103 ‘Opened Valve No. | except the above valves N1_® slightly open Before shipment from our factory these have been adjusted to lt out air ata rate of 4 NLimin. '3) Operate LO. circulation pump, this time, full open the all valves on L.O, circulation line. 4) Adjust V32 at 120 ++ 50 LH for flow meter G3. 5) View the G13 on the pressure gauge unit, caloulate the pressure on shaft center according to the below equations. (Unit: MPa) Pz3= Pa, + 0.015 (MPa) Py =G13+ ro XH3 x 0.0098 (MPa) Outlet pressure in stern tube (MPa) Pza = Pressure in #2-#3 chamber (MPa) Ps, = Pressure in stem tube (MPa) H3 = Height from the shaft center to pressure gauge G13 (rm) 1.0 Specific weight of oil (about 0.9, for reference) 6) Set each change over switch on ai contol unit “A-LINE” side 7) Close V2 on L.O. tank unit '8) Open VO on air control uit and air supply 9) Tum the "A-LINE" side knob forthe flow controle on the air control unit io adjust so thatthe flow meter indicates 35NLImin. (Usually it has been adjust before shipment from our factory) 410) Make sure that a very small amount of air comes out (4NL/min) from top hole Ni of drain collection unit. 11) The differential pressure (Pax—Px) is automatically controled about 0.015 MPa, 12) To judge whether the calculated value is a proper pressure or not, use the following formula: (Table 5) inthe comparison withthe air pressure in G10, Table 5. Guideline for Pz;— G10 LO. temperature at cooler outlet °C) —__Px— Gi0 MPa 10 = 0.040~0.070 40 0.030~0.060 ifitis necessary to adjust the differential pressure Ps - G10, folow the method specified in tem 14). 13) The differential pressure at #1 seal rng is determined by the following equations: (Unit: MPa) ‘APo(MPa) = Poy - Paw (=0.01~0.015MPa) AP,(MPa) = G10 — Pox 01~0.015MPa) Pow (MPa)= Ys x (Da—Hs) x 0.0098 AP) = Differential pressure at #0 seal ring (MPa) AP; = Differential pressure at #4 seal ring (MPa) Pay = Sea water pressure at the shaft center (MPa) Hs = Height from the base line to the center of a main shaft (m) Da = Draft ofa ship atthe stem (m) 7's= Specific gravity of sea water (1.025) ‘The pressure at #044 chamber is automatically maintained 0.01~0.015 MPa higher than the sea water pressure, and the pressure at ##1-#2 chamber is automatically maintained 0.01~0.015 MPa higher than the pressure at #0-#41 14)When the diferental pressure for Ps ~ G10 i ilerent from the above guideline, adjust by using the folowing procedure: (Use the air relay ("A~ LINE” side ; AR", “B~ LINE” side ; AR2) on the air control unit to adjust as follows, @Set the air relay change over switch FV1 to "A~ LINE” side. @Push the adjusting knob to touch the adjusting screw, turn clockwise of counter-clockwise to insert the end of adjusting knob into the sit ofthe adjusting sorew. (See Fig 5) Note) A rubber ring stopper having set sit cut, is installed at air relay adjusting knob. Before adjustment, remove it. And after adjustment, re-install @Tum the bias amount adjusting knob. Clockwise = Increasing the bias amount (pressure increase) CCounter-clockwise = Decreasing the bias amount (pressure decrease) @®Check whether the valve for (P:s— G10) is the same value specified in Table 5. f not, repeat the adjustment operation again @With the air relay change over switch FV1 on *B -LINE™ side, perform the same adjustment also on “A= LINE" side. Dien the main shaft is rotating at the rated speed, adjust AR and AR? by using the above method again, (Final adjustment BIAS AMOUNT “ADIUSTING KNOB BIAS AMOUNT "ADIUSTING SCREW Fig. 5 Cross-sectional view of ar relay 15) When there is a long period until trial after the adjustment, close master valve for air supply line, and open B41 in the air control unt, after completely escape ai, close B1. This operate is importance of protect ingress sea water for #0 and #1 seal ring. 16) For handing after commission, refer to our “AIRGUARD® 4AS-B" instruction manual Note) If air venting from seal and stem tube is not sufficient, for a some time after operating, cil level is dropped in L.O. tank unit by air venting slowly inthe seal and stem tube. This phenomenon is not abnormal In this case, cil tobe filed according to the procedure of 4-2-2 7). BrDON=OZ IY: HS | /1BS 1 ay) NS CL — ‘(a¥)8-SVbI—KAT BM —78 8H = neste. “WSS 361 NUALS A-S¥p CUVNOUIY 3 ‘pr]uedep esuem “ao” e9/z9/iaie | aro =| : ~ 2 2 é | Ig 2 $ b “yn 3HL 1 ONCAOODY“BHMOTI Ov Oats DO ; a“ alia er egyge et \ ee | f | FOS ~~ 90SEC 18-7 ay OT, B ssv7 OY x “pry 9/29/1919 ‘ON TES = — oe only [ linn r04Noo giv [U_SOCEC TET OOM TOT a a ke 7 en coe al | ere ree po | 7] 08] OTT 8 A “tig

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