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OPGS POWER GUJARAT PVT LTD

OPGS-0-BLR-OPN-19-23-00
2X150 MW THERMAL POWER PLANT

DOC TITLE SOP FOR HFO UNLOAING REV NO 0 DATE 14-02-2017

HFO UNLOADING

PREPARED BY APPROVED BY

DATE DATE

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Applicable Elements of Standard:

ISO 14001(2004) 4.4.4.6 Operational control.
OHSAS 18001 (2007) 4.4.6 Operational control.

1. OBJECTIVE
To ensure smooth, safe and conscious operating procedure for heavy furnace oil (HFO) unloading
and storage.

2. DESCRIPTION
HFO is imported to the site by means of tankers. A truck unloading station consists of flexible hoses,
suction strainers, unloading pumps and manifolds to transfer the truck contents into the HFO tank.
Two unloading pump with the capacity of 500 liters per min. The truck unloading operation is totally
manual.
The volume of the HFO storage tanks is of 550 m3, which corresponds to the fuel requirement for
seven, considering one false start in each start up attempt.

3. REFERENCE DOCUMENT

HFO system erection drawing by M/S OPGS POWER GUJARAT PVT. LTD.

4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Hazard Identification and risk assessment of the activity shall be made available to the operator.
2. Only authorized person is allowed to operate the equipment.
3. All the access to the equipment shall be kept clear.
4. All the persons operating the equipment shall be provided with the proper training.
5. All the guards and coverings of the equipment shall be covered.
6. No flammable material or oil shall be scattered or spilled around the equipment.
7. Field operator should wear the relevant personal protective equipment like boiler suit, safety
shoes, helmet, safety hand gloves, safety goggle and others.
8. Make sure vehicle tyres are arrested and engines are switched off.

5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
5.1 PUMP
Make tushaco pumps
Type TDSH 105/058 (SCREW)
capacity 833LIT
Pressure 3.3KSC
Speed 1450RPM
Power 18.5KW

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5.2 MOTOR
Make bharat bijlee
Type MD18L473
Frame 180L
Temperature CL-Y-5
Power 18.5KW
HP 25
Insulation class F/B RISE
Duty S1
Weight 250KG
P.F 0.85
Voltage range 373-456
Efficiency 91.20%
Frequency 50±5%HZ
Voltage 415 DELTA
Current 33.2
iP 55
Speed 1460 RPM
Year Dec-13
Ia/In 6
Ta/Tn 2.4

5.3 UNLOADING SKID

Equipment Unloading skid
type HFO
Make shalcot mehanique pvt. Ltd.
capacity 50cu.m/hr
working pressure 3.3 ksc
hydrotest pressure 8 ksc

6. PRECHECKS
Following Engineer checks required before starting the Equipment.

6.1 FIELD ENGINEER CHECKS

1. All drain valves are closed in pump suction side.
2. Pump suction valve is in open condition.
3. Open root valves of DP switch.
4. Close suction strainer drain valve.
5. Open root valve of suction pressure indicator.

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6. Close pump casing drain valve.
7. Open root valve of discharge pressure indicator.
8. Open pump discharge valve.

6.2 SWITCH GEAR ENGINEER CHECKS

1. Ensure supply for the HFO unloading pumps are normal.

6.3 CONTROL ROOM ENGINEER CHECKS

1. Note the HFO tank initial reading.

7. PERMISSIVE
Not applicable.

8. PROTECTION
Not applicable.

9. STARTING PROCEDURE
1. The truck will be first Gross weighted and from Weigh Bridge information will be sent to control
room.
2. The truck will be positioned outside the unloading point and ensure that the individual
compartment of the tanker is sealed.
3. Key number from invoice will be verified and corresponding key (provided by supplier) will be
taken from control room for opening tanker manifold lock.
4. The truck will be parked in flat surface and allowed to settle for 10-15 minutes.
5. Each compartment has to be checked visually.
6. After position the taken in the unloading point truck’s engine will be switched off and key will be
taken under engineer’s custody.
7. Check the above said valves of the pumps are lineup correctly.
8. Inform to switch gear engineer and to control room engineer and start the pump.
9. Observe for direction of rotation, vibration and noise.
10. Switch gear engineer should note down the starting and running current and voltage.
11. Tank level has to be recorded with value by finishing of each compartment in unloading log
sheet.

9.1 STARTING OF ANOTHER PUMP

1. When the suction strainer of pump is chocked we have to take another pump in line.
2. Check the above said valves of the pumps are lineup correctly.
3. Inform to switch gear engineer and to control room engineer and start the pump.
4. Observe for direction of rotation, vibration and noise.
5. Switch gear engineer should note down the starting and running current and voltage.

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9.2 PUTTING PUMP AUTO

Not applicable.

10. SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE

1. Once a low pressure indication comes on the suction side of the unloading pump, stop the pump
and close the suction and discharge valve.
2. Record final level of the storage tank, and close the truck manifold valve.
3. All the compartments will be checked visually after completion and the truck will be moved back
and forth twice to remove the bottom settled oil.
4. After unloading, the truck will be tare weighed at Weigh Bridge.
5. After completion of tare weight final weighment slip will submitted to shift Incharge thru field
operator.
6. After verification of the corresponding valves by shift Incharge invoice copy will send to store
for further process.
7. Store will make sure and cross check all related documents of quality and quantity before
sending the vehicle out and in case of any deviation in the vehicle will be hold until the
clarification or instruction from superiors.

11. CHANGEOVER PROCEDURE

1. Check the above said valves of the pumps are lineup correctly.
2. Inform to switch gear engineer and to control room engineer and start the pump.
3. Observe for direction of rotation, vibration and noise.
4. Switch gear engineer should note down the starting and running current and voltage.
5. Stop the pump. close suction and discharge valve of the pump

12. STANDBY OPERATION PROCEDURE

1. Discharge and suction valve of the standby pump should be open condition.
2. Power supply should be normalized.
3. Push button should be released.

13. CONCLUSION
The purpose of this procedure is for proper understanding about the proper unloading of HFO and
safe operating procedure

14. RECORD
Weighbridge receipt.
Vendor receipt.
Chemical lab report.

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15. AMENDMENT HISTORY

PREVIOUS
PRESENT
CONDITION PREVIOUS REV. CURRENT REV. NO
S.NO CONDITION
(BEFORE THIS NO.& ISSUE DATE & ISSUE DATE
(REASON MADE)
REVISION)
1.
2.

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