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— j \ isle sate Daves Explain Purifier Overflow [Xa Safety Valves Incorrect purifier disc size (inside diameter too large) 32. Low water level alarm (Elec.) B._ Too low fuel oil temperature 4 __3.__High water level alarm (Elec.) ‘c._Too much rate of throughput 54. Low-Low water level alarm (Elec.) d._Too much sludge inside the bow! ‘25. Water level indicators (Elec.) fe. Low speed (rpm) of bowl rotation C6. Pressure gauge f._ Sealing water failure []_7._Low fuel oll pressure alarm (Elec.) ‘&_Operating water failure 8. Lew fuel oil tSmperature alarm (Elec.) ‘h._ Worn out main sealing ring_ [y__9._ High fuel oll telfberature alarm (Elec.) i. Water seal tank low level alarm 1_10. Flame failure alarm (Elec.) SEI. Smoke density alarm 4. 12. Easy gear arrangement [{_13. Force draught fan stop alarm (Elec) "414. Low steam pressure alarm (Elec.) [3 _15. High steam pressure alarm (Elec.) 2X6. Door Interlocking / Rotary Burner [[3_17. Flame eye failure alarm (fhe 2°) yah Safety D Pressure relief valve on discharge pipe Z Pea ster with high ppm alarm andawtomatic pump stopping device. lee.) aga Test cock (level), drain valve 3 way valve / System Fault - Alarm (Elec) BUNKERING Sunkering Is one process on sip which has been the reason for several acidents in the past Bunkering en hip can be of ful ol sludge, diese ol cargo, et. Bunkering of fuel or dese oll requires utmost care and alertness to prevent any kind of fire accident or ol sil In this article we will arn about the bunkering procedure on 2 that are to be taken into consideration while bunkering.. Bunkering Procedure efore Bunkering TL chief Engineer should calculate and check which bunker / fuel ol tanks are tobe filed after he eceives confirmation from the shore office about the amount of fuel to be received. Tribe required to empty some tanks and transfer the oll from one tank to other. This is so. to prevent mixing of two ollsand prevent incompatibility between the previous and what are the important points DTP hy SA pacting oenengeney fone —eCSautal, Bere Sheasls empty dw, Fey cl sakes > a se i civ 34 de Emergency procedure incase ol pil occurs. e._ Responsibilities ofeach oficer are explained. ‘Sounding is taken before bunkering and record is made, ‘A checklist is to be filled so that nothing Is missed on. 5) All deck scuppers and save all trays are plugged. (> Overfiow tank's checked to be empty. ‘Adequate lighting at bunker and sounding position is to be provided No smoking notice should be positioned. )_ On board communications between the people involved in bunkering is made. Red flag / light is presented on masthead. (22. Opposite side bunker manifold valves are closed and blanked properly ‘Vessel draught and trim is recorded before bunkering All equipments in SOPEP (Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Pan) locker are checked tobe in place. 5. When barge is secured to the ship side, the persons Involved on barge are also explained about the bunker plan. Barge paperwork is checked forthe as grade andthe density ifthey are as per the specification 77, The pumping rate of bunker is agreed with the barge. 18. The hose is then connected to the manifold. 19. All the valves required are open and checked. 20. Proper communication between the barge and the ship sto be established. 2, Sign and signals are tobe followed as discussed in case of communication during emergency. 22. After this, the manifold valve is open for bunkering. ‘During Bunkering “L_During start ofthe bunker the pumping rates Kept ow, this s done so as to check that the ‘coming tothe tank to which the valve is opened. “After confirming the oil is coming to the proper tank the pumping rate is increased as agreed ore. ible to which tank is filled Is 90% and when the tank level reaches about to el the barge is told to pump at low pumping rate so as to top up the tank, and then kis opened. ding is taken regularly and the frequency of sounding is more when the yy vessels have tank gauges which show tank level in control room but. is also to be checked; generally the barge or supplier will provide the p ‘above this may lead to shortfall in bunker. rehge be bap udldan ¢ Nera} Four samples are taken during bunkering, One is kept onboard, one for analysis, one for port state or IMO. One sample is given to barge. ‘The chief engineer will sign the bunker receipt and the amount of bunker received. 7. If there is any shortfall of bunker received the chief engineer can issue a note of protest against the barge/supplier. 8._After everything is settied the hose connection is removed. ._‘The sample is sent for laboratory analysis. 10. The new bunker should not be used until the report from the lab. Preparation of sludge discharge plan: Has it been confirmed with the receiver that they will issue a certificate including quantity and type of sludge discharged Has receiver confirmed they will recive the entire nominated quantity from the ship? Has an onboard meeting of the personnel overseeing transfer been held and have they been familiarized with the sludge discharge plan? ‘Name of responsible engineer (2/A/E or 3/A/E): ‘Name of responsible engine rating (Olr or Wor): ‘> Are sludge discharge procedures and piping diagrams displayed at the discharge manifold ‘Has the sludge/bilge pump emergency stop switch been checked for operation and working? “Are related valves and pipelines correctly marked for easy identification? Have all deck scuppers been plugged? Has it been confirmed that the pipeline to be used is in good condition? ‘Has it been confirmed that the sludge transfer lin is properly isolated and no other oi, transfer is going on during the sludge discharge operation? is the opposite side manifold blanked? Have appropriate light and flag signals been displayed? IS SOPEP and fire fighting equipment ready for immediate deployment? Have pumping rate & means of communication (incl. emergency) been agreed with receiver? ‘While starting and during discharging: ‘© Confirm no oll floating in water around the vessel? ‘Is the sludge discharge line properly set? ‘© Confirm na leaks and the pump parameters normal? ‘+ _Isthe reception confirmed by the receiving facility? and line set back to normal? ‘Vestal HSpeci sities ieaisisn Medeterranean Sea iv. _ Persian Gulf Area Gulf Aden vi. Antarctic Sea vie Wns i — Wier cabbean Sn ix. Baltic Sea Starting procedure of O.W.S. '* _ Take the permission from C/E "© Close the drain valve; open up all necessary valves on the system. Run pump, first taking suction from sea chest to fill up the separator ‘with sea water keeping an eye on the shell pressure ‘Open alvents and cocks to release air fom separator. Switch onthe ODM and alarm system ‘Open steam heater valves and maintain the ‘temperature about 60°C Flush the oil content meter with fresh water for at least 5 minutes before putting the monitor operation. Then change over from fresh water to sampling lin. ‘© Change over pump suction to draw from bilge tank. Daring operation, regular checking water olinterface trough test cocks. water test cock comes out Ol open the dran valve unt upper test cock come out water and shut ol va. ‘After operation, flush the system with sea water and flush oil content meter ‘with fresh water, then bilge discharge amount time and ship location tobe put nol record book. ‘What are the equipments which get supply from emergency generator? LOCATION: ‘Should be on the uppermost continuous deck outside from the engine room but not located at the forward collision bulkhead. + Emergency lightening to alley way / boat deck / engine room. ‘Navigation system ‘Steering gear Emergency fire pump Emergency air compressor. Battery charging Fire detecting and alarming system Radio equipments (Communication equipment) Daylight signaling lamp and ship's whistle Navigation Aids (G.P.S., V.H.F., GMDSS) General Alarm ‘Manual fire alarm Watertight doors 26 $$$ Main Engine Safety Devices Crank case Relief Door The Starting Air Line Relief valve Flame tray Running Direction Interlock ‘Scavenge Space Relief Door. Cylinder head Relief valve il mist detector ~ Alarm ‘Turning gear Interlock — Alarm ‘Main Engine Alarms/Trips are: L 2. 23. 4. 5. x6. 7. EE 9. 10. ‘Over Speed Trip (Elec.) Low Lube oll pressure Trip (Elec) ‘Cam shaft Lube oil low pressure Trip (Elec) Jacket cooling water low pressure slow down alarm (Elec.) Piston cooling water low pressure alarm slow down (Elec) ‘Thrust Bearing High pressure Trip (Elec.) Main Bearing high pressure and temperature Trip. (Oil Mist Detector (Elec ‘Starting air pressure Low with starting air valve system line (Elec.) Emergency Manual Trip (Elec) 111, Sum oil low level Alarm (Elec,) 12. Main Engine fuel leak tank alarm (Elec. 13. Scavenge fire ~ alarm (Elec) Generator Safety Devices: i, Overspeed trip (Elec.) {Lube oil low pressure trip and alarm (€lec: Fuel oil low pressure alarm (Elec.) iv, _ Jacket water high water temperature trip (Elec v.__ Thermometer Pressure Ga Vi. Lube oil high temperature alarm (Elec) vii. Dip stick ‘__Crankcase door relief valve x Cylinder head relief valve xi, _ Reverse Power Relay (Elec: ii Winding high temperature alarm (Elec.) will, Pedestal bearing high temperature alarm | xiv. Starting air pressure low alarm (Elec.) ‘Exhaust gas high temperature alarm (Elec) | xvi. Fuel leak (tank Jacket water low pressure ~ Trip (Elec. (Elec. S rm (Elec) * DP INCINERATOR® incineration of various materials such as galley wase, food scraps, accommodation waste, linen, cardboards, oil ‘sludge from lubricating oil, fuel il, bilge and Purifer, and sewage sludge, is one of the most effective ways of disposal and saving storage capacity of the tanks and waste ‘storage containments on ships. 1._The safety devices shut down the unit and gives out alarm, )_When the pilot and main burner fall to operate. Elec.) Flame Failure Alarm b) When the fire gas temperature reaches about 400C" / Furnace Temperature alarm (Elec.) High Flue Gas Temperature Alarm, High Combustion Chamber ‘Temperature Alarm )_When the cooling fan fail to operate. (Elec) Draft failure / Low Pressure Alarm 2. Maximum combustion chamber flue gas outlet temperature 1,200 °C ~ Minimum combustion chamber flue gas outlet temperature 850 °C = Preheat temperature of combustion chamber 650 °C 3._Emergency fuel shutdown valve. ‘4. Micro switch filled to hinged furnace door (interlock). (Elec) “SReasons for Smokey Exhaust in the Funnel: Mo, 1._Black Smoke: Improper combustion of fuel. Dirt in airfitr. Lack of ai. | Overload on engine. 3. Excessive Fuel oll Carbon in exhaust pipes. g._Piston rings sticking 1._Too low compression pressure. 2,_Blue Smoke: Néa._ Excess lubrication Lube oll burning with fuel. ‘c__ Mixing of lube oll with engine exhaust. ‘White Smoke: “Too low compression pressure, lasses, main steam stop valve. Auxiliary steam stop valve, air Vent cock, main feed check valve, scum valve, salinometer cock, surface blow down valve, ye, drain valve, soot blower, whistle valve. Le = ee Mee =Dry Chemicals, Foam and Carbon Dioxide. = res For fires involving energized elctial equipment, conductors or appliances. Cooling Agents ~ Carbon Dioxide and Dry Chemicals. estum, Zine, Class D Fires - These: fires may involve combustible metals such as Potassium, ‘Sodium, Magné a Zirconium, Titanium and Aluminum, Cooling Agents = Dry Powders. Describe the boiler fresh up procedure from cool condition: ——_- The boller is carried out firing from cold condition to normal working pressure condition to thermal stress. 1. Check the boll Blow down valve in doze position. 2. Shut the main steam stop v/v. 3._Open the air vent cocks. RT Eapetgt pee level 5. Stor the force daft fan with dampers, open correctly to purge the furnace and combustion aca fey toa gel = Sigh 1 dosing the recreating valve 5 neat all te is te Bao for minute and stop for 20-25 minutes, This step continues uns saa coe cs When stam coming out from the air vent cose the air vent ‘3. Rise up the working pressure step by step slowiy. (Allow the fire to burn for 5 minutes and stop the ire fr 20 minutes) "10. When the steam pressure reached its working pressure drain the steam line. (to avoid water hammer), Ti. Main steam stop valve open slowly. (erack opening) “Garbage Management Plan (MARPOL Annex V) This includes written procedure minimizing collecting, storing, processing and disposing of garbage. ~Y Garbage Color Code: ‘© Blue ~ Flammable (Paper, Rags, Cardboards) Yellow — Non-Flammable (Glass, bottles, metals) Red ~ Plastic Green - Food waste Black ~ Ash (Generation from incinerator) Color Codes for Pipelines: ‘© Lubricating Oil Yellow Fuel Oi Dark Brown Diesel Ol Light Brown’ Steam - Silver Compressed Air~ White Sea Water ~Green’ Fresh Water= Blue Fire Main Line = Red Page 7 ~£'Color Code of extinguisher: Water extinguisher - Red (CO2 extinguisher - Black Foam extinguisher off white «Dry Powder extinguisher - Blue Pollution on Ship: * Air pollution ‘+ Oil pollution © Garbage Pollution + _ Sewage pollution ‘Before Departure to Sea: Before departure the port, all machineries must be kept in good working order and keep ready to sea. 24 hours prior vessel's departure Upon receipt of departure notice, the following is to be carried out, 24 hours ahead of the event. 1), Maintain a sufficient level of fuel in the diesel/heavy oil service tanks. Transfer oil to fil up settling tanks (H.O. and D.0.) prior to arrival in port. No oil transfer to be carried out in port, as far as possible. 2)_Drain off water from Fuel tanks, while maintaining the tank temperatures. 3)_Engure filters in LO. and F.O. pipelines are clean. 4) Check operation of safety equipment including emergency generator and safety devices on the starting air system must be in good order. 3) _The starting ar valves also should be tested for leakage. 6) Check temperature of jacket cooling water and adjust preheating, well in advance, in order to have the engine sufficiently warmed up. The cooling water temperature is to be about 60°C. The pipe system and cylinder jackets should be examined for leaks. 7]_In cold climates, when necessary heated to main engine system oil. '8)_Take soundings of all oll tanks and engine room cofferdams. 9) Start the exhaust gas boiler water circulating pump well in advance, 410) Within 12 hours before departure, check the operation of the steering gear, including the emergency steering. 11) Fl up both Air bottes to full pressure and drain off the condensate from the bottles. 112) Records of the above must be maintained in the log book. One/Two Hours before vessel’s departure: ‘On receipt of Notice: 1._ Start the second Generator check for normal operation and parallel onto the bus bars. 2._Start the following Main engine auxiliaries. M/E jacket cooling water pump De. A Se ‘M/E Piston cooling water pump &_M/ELO pump d._ M/E FO booster pump ‘Any other pumps associated with running of the Main engine. f. Ensure that the stand-by pumps are working, and all relevant valves are open while 4 ‘switching on various pumps mentioned above, ensure that the operations are smooth and. 8 trouble free and that pressures are normal. : rior to the start of main engine. 3._ Stop preheating, carried out for J.C.W. & P.CW., uate for safe operation __)_ph a that following are ade’ Main L.O. sump tank f)_F.0,/0.0. service tank 'g) Boller Hot well tank $-Ensure that LO. fters are clear and that the differentia pressur™ drop is normal. ——_—— aoa engine is to be turn on by turing Beat Fo" Spore donee, ccondatte off all units are to be ‘manually operated. minutes and at the same time, the cylinder lubricators oper 7__Disengage and secure turning gear, and drain the ait Tottles and the starting ai line of water Te Close drains on coolers, scavenge spaces, 2% Blow through engine and shut all indicator coc exhaust manifold and the economizer. - STi ot the Main engine in ahead/asterncrection; Very that all ‘alarms, safety devices and recorders are functional. To: Test steering ger. Ascertain smooth operation and check for ery Teak. “1. Airs whistle and telegraph to be tried out. 12. Check operations of windlass and mooring winches. $3. Departure checklist to be filled in plant ready for to staring. _ EMERGENCY FIRE PUMP: “L-_Iisfitted at stering fat, shaft tunnel, and forward part of the ship. oor ee raran independent sel drive or some alternative suck as an les A En tne emergency generte, or ana operated pump with its ow si SUBD. Foner eat nt Tes thn 25a/h and must be able to deliver two inches bore jet of water having a horizontal throw not less than 40 ft. Capable of delivering 2 jets of water with minimum pressure (at a hydrant) not les than 2-1 bar. 5. If diesel engine driven, ‘2. Easily started in cold condition (zero degree C by hand cranking), ._ Fuel tank for engine shall contain sufficient to run on full load for at least 3 hrs and c_ Sufficient reserve fuel for 15 hrs, store outside the machinery space. “SYTAKING-OVER ENGINE ROOM WATCH KEEPING: 4, Se sa tc ro will use my safety gears (safety helmet, safety shoes, safety ji 4 Boa ae also | will take notebook with pencil or pen and Be cs BENE a ae vate oi ae pet © eae ‘and for the provisions, have a alent sine eae . aes ee oy re ofthe purmps. By using the + check the funnel area if there are any sparks coming out and also the or ‘of the 1 smoke. hr 5._Check the condition of te fire la Seak for pal ‘ acgiats BES re irs 1s emay Cause fe in wie Vere Ue bt, Page 9 ae Ewe have waste recovery system then we might want to check the level of water in the HP and Le drums. lie» 7. Check the level of water in the expansion tank.(Genucher, AE, er Jackel, wacker is onl 8 Have look atthe ol fied bolr ike fame quaity-fue toi pressure and water evel indicat 9. The calorifier, have a look for steam leaks and also the water level. io 10. Now comes the platform that has the compressors and air bottles. Check for the cil levels in the compressor and drain the ar bottles. Drain the air bottes til the time; we don’t see the water ‘coming out of it. Check the cooling water for the compressor. Punigien, ckerk 11. Generally on the same platform we have the hot well also or de-aerator tank as well. Check for any signs of leak of oll in that. 12. On the same platform we might have the sewage treatment also. In this we don’t see much of the things but yes check for the functioning ofthe air blower. ‘ 7 413. | will check generators or main engine for exhaust temperature, piston cooling, JCW outlet temperature, lub oil inlet pressure and temperature, air cooler temperature and fuel temperature/pressure. ™ ahis checle all pnp S ' 14. | will also check the level of engine room bilges. ity llr bilge el ding bank. -» OWS: ar ec) aca, erent le. lyon bend 15. Finally | will check any abnormal alarm and parameters on the control panel of the control & emg Noa bak =" (acl cakes abel soph room. 12) i us checks. ie obs wat Laketeves ox WATCH KEEPER: This following things need to be informed to the relieving watch keeper: ‘Special orders related to any ship operation, control system, or maintenance work. ‘Standing orders from the Chief Engineer or the company. (nish _ouslea ) Level of important tanks such as bilges, ballast tank, sewage tank, reserve tank, slop tank, fuel tank, or any other tank which requires attention. Condition and state of fire extinguishing equipment and systems, in case any specific section or fire alarm has been isolated, ‘Special mode of operation in case of emergency situation, damage iey, or shallow water, ete. Incase there is any kind of maintenance work being carried out in the engine room by other engineer officer and crew members, then their work location, details of machinery under maintenance, and information of authorized person and crew members should be provided. Any potential hazard because of the ongoing maintenance work should also be informed, case there is an equipment failure, details of the same should be informed. on and important information regarding mode of operation of main engine, boiler, and nes should be informed. tion on the-condition and modes ofall the important auniliary machinery such as water generator, olly water separator, pumps, sewage treatment plant, etc. ftant machinery failed to receive attention during the watch, the relieving d and asked to take care of the same. should ensure that all the important parameters regarding main and ye room log book. Starting procedure of a generator engine Starting of an engine from "stop" state is something which needs to be done with care, especially ifthe | interval of starting is sufficiently long. The following isa checklist ofall the checks which Ideally need to be carried out before starting the generator. In actual practice sometimes the engineers might take some of these for granted and skip, but itis advisable not to indulge in such a practice. Infect these checks are generic for any four stroke engine starting process Check the turbocharger sump olllevel, governor, alternator, forward and aft lube oil levels, and cies oil level in service tank 2. Open the indicator cocks 3. Prime the lube oil to all parts by hand pump or by motor driven priming pump air cooler valves should be in open position 4. Ensure that all jacket cooler valves, lube oil cooler valves, S_With use ofthe Turning bar turn the fly wheel and check for any resistance on the bottom end bearing and check any water /fuel coming out through indicator cocks . While turning engine, check all visible lube oil points are lubricated 7. Remove the turning bar from fly wheel and put in the place 8. Drain the auxiliary air bottle 9; Blow through engine (ie: by turning engine with air). In order to ensure that no water is inside ‘combustion chamber if itis present it may cause water hammering 110, Close the indicator cocks and pull lever from stop to start TL When the needle in RPM indicator deflects to some value of (0-25 rpm) put the lever in un condition, 72. The engine will ran on fuel oll once the generator picks up the rated speed 713. Put generator on load by closing air circuit breaker Ti For checking the alternator fore and aft bearing lube oil level by opening oll plug in the alternator and the ring bearing while rotating splash lube oll from the sump can be seen 15. In order to synchronize Jamp method is used the incoming generator with running generator syncroscope method/dark ) We cect a ae =] Rarer Kendedge bod GR alan be bepsby ie eres oa Hey eth a PEE wey €) ferhiniseoa ash the -FFE, be echon Forel aber Stanshal joacd by 4 bog fie claw: Canbinous Yj 9 ball Cree Semnehcten ea omen Nain. 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