UNITOR-GENERON NITROGEN

MEMBRANE INERT GAS SYSTEM

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 EFFECTIVE SAFETY
SOLUTION FOR CARGO TRANSPORTATION
The transportation of valuable flammable
cargoes such as gas, oil and certain chemicals
require an inerting solution that is able to effec-
tively prevent fire and explosion within the cargo
spaces consequently helping to avoid potentially
large scale damage to the vessel and loss of life.
Inert gases are commonly used to solve this
challenge by effectively filling cargo tanks and
void spaces, keeping the oxygen level at a
minimum to prevent fires and explosions. Whilst
different types of inert gas are available, nitrogen
is the preferential solution for applications where
cargo contamination is an issue.
Today's legislation requires that all oil and chemical
APPLICATION tankers above 20,000 dwt require an installed Inert
• Chemical and product tankers Gas Systems (IGS) onboard.
• LPG and LNG carriers
Wilhelmsen Ships Equipment has been supplying
• Supply vessels
t h e m a r i t im e m a r k e t w i t h U ni t o r- G e n e r o n
• Offshore installations and mobile units
Nitrogen Membrane Inert Gas System (Unitor Inert
Gas System) since the late 1980’s. Utilising hollow
fibre technology the Unitor Inert Gas System can
achieve nitrogen purity levels range from 95% to
99.9%. The hollow fibre membrane modules are
incorporated with other components to provide
a nitrogen generator system which ensures an
effective, reliable, safe and cost saving solution to
protect your vessel and its cargo.
Major operators of chemical and gas tankers,
offshore supply ships and reefers enjoy the reli-
ability and high performance of the Unitor Inert
Gas System.
The system is ex tensively tested and class-
witnessed, ensuring regulatory compliance.
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Life time commitment
to safety
The Unitor Inert Gas System can be used to provide
the highest level of safety and security for your
valuable cargo. The system’s application range is
from small topping-up generators to large total inert
gas systems.
The system is installed on a wide range of ships
that require a clean, dry inert gas, for maintaining
a non-explosive atmosphere in the cargo tanks,
for preservation of cargo quality, or on LNGC for
prevention of insulation damaged by icing.
Our nitrogen generators range from 10m 3 /h to
5000+ m3 /h with a capability of providing nitrogen
with a purity from 95% to 99.9%, and dew points
down to -70˚C.
Wilhelmsen Ships Equipment has a life time com-
mitment to inert gas systems. We offer full capacity
and functionality tests, followed by recommenda-
tions on service required during operation.
Our worldwide service organisation offers quick
response to urgent service calls, regardless of
vessel location, 24/7. The centralised N 2 service
coordination centre ensures quick and professional
handling of all calls.
Our highly qualified, in house service engineers, are
available for system inspections, repairs, system
planned maintenance, trouble shooting, calibration
of key components. Sevice engineer locations are;
Rotterdam, Aalesund, Szczecin, Houston, Busan
and Shanghai.
Our own service engineers are able to provide quick
and professional service with competitive pricing.
For all your N2 service, N2 spare parts or N2
technical advice requirements, please email us
on wse.nitrogen@wilhelmsen.com, for a prompt
response.
Solution benefits
Unitor Inert Gas System uses advanced high quality
fibre technology, is compliant, easy to install, operate
and maintain. For service purposes, spare parts,
system inspections and after sales services are
delivered worldwide.
Simple automated operation PLC control of nitrogen
generator parameters provides easy operation and
inspection, whilst automatically monitoring product
purity. Auto-ventilation prevents off-spec gas from
being delivered to the process.
Protection and
preservation of cargo
The Unitor Inert Gas System’s full range of stand-
ardised components provides flexibility to custom-
ise the system to specific needs. Unitor Inert Gas
System maintains a non-explosive environment in
cargo tanks gives protection from icing and pre-
serves cargo.
Increased operation
efficiencies
The system has low installation cost and high oper-
ational efficiency. Space saving, compact modular
design and fully assembled units on skids to simplify
installation and keeps installation costs low.
The system requires 10-40% less compressed air,
which is directly proportional to energy consump-
tion and cost. Combined with long life of mem-
brane module and low maintenance requirements,
this gives significant operational cost savings.
UNITOR-GENERON NITROGEN
MEMBRANE INERT GAS SYSTEM

System description Safe transportation Standard configuration

Unitor Inert Gas System’s application range from using inert gas
small topping up generators to large total inert gas
A full range of standardised components provides
systems.
flexibility to meet customer’s individual demands.
The productivit y of the membranes improves
Unitor Inert Gas System produces nitrogen from a
at increased pressure and a typical membrane
compressed air source. Our nitrogen generators N2
system will operate most effectively at about 14 N2
are ranging from 10 m 3 /h to 5000+ m 3 /h with a
bar (g) air supply. System uses the standard marine
capability of providing nitrogen with a purity ranging
type oil lubricated screw compressors to achieve
from 95% to 99.9%, and dew points down to -70˚C.
the optimum amount of air supply.
A fire needs heat, fuel and oxygen to develop. Insert- VALVE
Modulating control of the compressors output,
ing nitrogen to the cargo tank areas, it creates non- N2
maintain the pressure at a constant level to sat-
flammable atmosphere with oxygen content below
isfy air flow requirements. The air will be saturated
8% and thereby preventing fire and explosions.
with water, and contaminated with traces of oil and N2
particulates. Advanced feed air treatment system There are two types of inert gas, nitrogen and flu
consisting of moisture separator, coalescing filters, gas. While both work effectively, nitrogen is pre-
activated carbon filter and heater ensures required ferred when vessels require a gas with higher purity,
air quality with low oxygen level inert gas without such as onboard product and chemical tankers to
any soot formation, and guarantees long life of the effectively protect the cargo. Nitrogen is the only
membrane system. common inert gas that will not contaminate the
cargo.
The nitrogen generator system works by separating
air into its component gases by passing compressed To ensure the quality of nitrogen generated, it is
air through a bundle of hollow fibre, semi-permeable vital to keep the membranes in good condition.
membranes. The membrane divide the air into Unitor Inert Gas System is equipped with air treat-
two streams, one nitrogen and the other oxygen, ment systems meeting the highest standards for
carbon dioxide and other trace gases. The oxygen- the air including water, oil and particle content. It Technical data
enriched flow is directed to permeate discharge effectively ensures the quality of the feed air hence
COMPRESSORS N 2 GENERATORS PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
at atmospheric pressure and is to be vented to a keeping the membranes in good condition.
safe area. Type oil fl ooded screw Standard cabinets up to 500 Nm3 /h@95% Capacity 10-5000+Nm3 /h
The system can be applied on merchant marine and compressors
Downstream of the membranes, a pressure control offshore structures as design is in accordance to Control method modulating control Standard open skid up to 2800 Nm3 /h@95% Purity 95-99.9% N 2
valve keeps the membrane system at a pre-adjusted SOLAS and IMO MODU Code. The system's design design
constant pressure. This control valve is operated is approved by all major classification societies. Pressure 13-14 bar Custom made solutions available Dew point -70˚C (after expan-
manually or automatically by using the analogue sion to atmosphere)
signal from the oxygen analyser(s) that will provide Cooling air, fresh or sea water Process controlled PLC Pressure approx 12 bar
cooled
automatic oxygen control.
Power consumption approx 30 kW per 100 Ambient temperature 3˚C - 45˚C Temperature approx 50˚C
Depending on the application, the nitrogen can be Nm3 /h@95% N 2
delivered directly to the protected space or stored in Starting method star/delta Pressure 6-14 bar Oil content in product less than 10 ppb
a receiver tank. A high-pressure booster compressor
can be included to provide nitrogen at higher pres- Air temperature 45˚C Particles in product max 0.01 micron
sures, such as for recharging of nitrogen cylinders.

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What is Wilhelmsen
Ships Equipment?
Wilhelmsen Ships Equipment offers fully engineered
safety, environmental and insulation solutions for
the newbuilds and retrofits in the maritime and
offshore markets. The company’s main capabilities
are design, production, installation (on request)
and commissioning.
Annually, Wilhelmsen Ships Equipment delivers
over 1500 systems from sales locations around the
world. Today, our solutions and equipment are used
by roughly a quarter of the world’s merchant fleet.
Our safety solutions contain complete systems for
smoke and fire detection, fire-fighting for closed
rooms and open spaces, and nitrogen inert gas
systems, as well as loose safety equipment.
We have a solutions approach to environmental
problems and can provide solutions for emissions
to air, waste management (such as reduction of
waste and oily water), ballast water treatment
and fuel efficiency.
Through our company TI Marine Contracting we
deliver low-temperature insulation of cargo tanks
on gas carriers and terminal piping, as well as fire
and comfort insulation of naval vessels.
We are present in all major shipbuilding countries
and delivers after sales service through our sister
company Wilhelmsen Ships Service with local
expertise worldwide.
Wilhelmsen Ships Equipment
Tel.: +47 67 58 40 00, Fax: +47 67 58 69 01
Email: wse.info@wilhelmsen.com
www.wilhelmsen.com/shipsequipment
For service and spares, contact:
Wilhelmsen Ships Service
Tel.: +47 67 58 45 50, Fax: +47 67 58 45 70
Email: wss.info@wilhelmsen.com
www.wilhelmsen.com/shipsservice
Products
ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
• Unitor Ballast Water Treatment System
• NOxCare Marine
• Unitor Fuel Homogeniser Systems
• UFH Reducer
• UFH Improver
• UFH Injector
• UFH Recycler
• Unitor Oily Water Pod
SAFETY SOLUTIONS
Unitor Fire Suppression Systems
• CO Fire Extinguishing System
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• Unitor 1230 Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing System
• High Expansion Foam Fire Extinguishing System
• Local Application Fire Fighting System
• Deep-Fat Cooker Fire Extinguishing System
• Water Mist Fire Extinguishing System
• Fire Detection and Fire Alarm System
• Sample Extraction Smoke Detection System
• Low Expansion Foam Fire Extinguishing System
• Dry Chemical Powder Fire Extinguishing System
Unitor-Generon Nitrogen Systems
• Nitrogen Membrane Inert Gas System
• Nitrogen Membrane Controlled
and Modified Atmosphere System
• Nitrogen Cylinder System
INSULATION SOLUTIONS
Cryogenic Insulation Land & Marine
• LPG/LNG Tank and Piping
Commercial Marine & Naval Vessels
• Thermal Insulation
• Acoustic Insulation
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• Fire Insulation
LOOSE EQUIPMENT
• Oxygen/Acetylene Fixed Systems
• Fire and Safety Equipment
Part of Wilhelmsen Maritime Services,
a Wilh. Wilhelmsen group company