Exhaust Gas

Cleaning
System
Crew Training
The ENVI-Marine
Exhaust Gas Cleaning
(EGC) system diverts
exhaust gas from the
main and auxiliary
engines and channels
it through the scrubber.

SO2 is neutralized by
seawater which is then
discharged overboard.
Flow of Gas
Here we see how the exhaust gas
passes through the scrubber
 SW Pump P-101
 
 

SW Pump P-102 Seawater Supply Pumps

 
 
Two Seawater Supply pumps are installed to
deliver seawater to the scrubber.

These pumps are located in the lower engine

room.

Actual pumps may appear different

Suction is drawn from a modified
sea chest through a strainer.
The sea water suction and effluent discharge
valves are hydraulically actuated butterfly valves
with both local and remote actuation. Each valve
has a limit switch that inhibits the scrubber
system from running if it is closed
Each SW pump has a
suction and a
discharge valve.
These are manually operated
butterfly valves located
adjacent to the pumps. The
discharge valves let into a
common manifold that then
leads up to the scrubber.
Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
• Each seawater pump is controlled by a variable
frequency drive.
• The system’s Programmable Logic Controller 
(PLC) manages the function of the pumps but there
is a local control panel on the VFD cabinet.
• The VFD cabinets are located in the engine room.
 • If the VFD fails, the SW pumps can be
controlled locally on the cabinet but only to 0%
or 100% (Off/On).
• If a pump fails, a pressure transmitter located
at the pump outlet manifold will signal the
Pump process controller to shut that pump down and
start the standby pump.
Control • If a suction or discharge valve is closed when
the pump is started, the pressure transmitter
at the outlet of the pump will signal a shutdown
and the standby pump will come on. If the
standby pump has the same problem the
system will not start.
Gas Quenching
• There are two large titanium Gas Quench
and Conditioning (GQC) ducts.
• One receives exhaust gas from the Main
Engine (ME GQC).
• The other converges exhaust gas flows
from the multiple Auxiliary Engines (AE
GQC).
• The GQCs are located in the scrubber
enclosure on top of the scrubber inlet
box.
Exhaust gas is redirected from the
funnel to the scrubber by way of 3-
way dampers. These are located
on the upper levels of the stack
enclosure.

The dampers are designed such

that there is always a flow path for
the exhaust gas.

In the event that a damper fails it

will default to the scrubber-closed,
stack-open (scrubber bypass)
position.
There is one large damper to
divert the flow of exhaust from the
Main Engine exhaust stack into
the exhaust duct for the ME GQC.

Each Auxiliary Engine has its own

stack and damper that direct that
engine’s exhaust flow into the
exhaust duct for the AE GQC.
Sealing Air
 Two blowers
provide sealing
air to the
exhaust gas
dampers

These are located on

the upper levels of
either the stack or the
scrubber enclosure.

Blowers may appear different on vessel.

• The AE GQC Duct has
four spray pipes that
supply quenching
seawater.
• Two manifolds supply the
spray pipes.
• A manual butterfly valve
followed by a pneumatic
butterfly valve control
seawater flow to the lower
manifold while a single
manual butterfly valve
controls flow to the upper.
• All supply valves are
located in the scrubber
enclosure.
 The scrubbing action in the TurboHead relies on
the exhaust gas flow to produce turbulence.
When the M/E is not running the reduction in gas
flow causes a loss in scrubbing efficiency due to
AE GQC less turbulence in the heads.
Spray Pipe To make up for this, all four spray pipes in the AE
Selection GQC will spray water for extra sulphur removal
inside the GQC Duct.
When the M/E is online, only the upper manifold
on the AE GQC Duct will provide spray, which
also keeps the lower spray pipes cool.
AE GQC Duct
Spray
ME GQC Duct
• A single manifold supplies seawater to the
two spray pipes in the ME GQC Duct.
• A manual butterfly valve followed by a
pneumatic butterfly valve control flow of
seawater to the spray pipes.
• The manifold tee’s off the lower AE GQC
supply line.
Scrubber Inlet Box
The GQC Ducts let into the Scrubber Inlet
Box where exhaust gas is further
conditioned.
A single manual butterfly valve supplies
seawater to the inlet box spray pipes.
This valve is located near the GQC
manifolds.
TurboHead™
Technology
• There are two TurboHeads inside the scrubber
tower that do the majority of the removal of
sulphur from the exhaust gas.
• Each scrubber head has spray pipes that provide
seawater for absorption and neutralization of the
SO2.
• The interaction of seawater and exhaust gas at
the TurboHeads creates a froth that extracts SO2
from the gas and captures it in the liquid water
which is then discharged overboard.
Demister Cleaning
A set of demister vanes at the top of the scrubber reduces
the amount of water mist released to the atmosphere. These
are rinsed once per hour for two minutes.
• A Demister Booster Pump pulls seawater from the
scrubber supply and directs it to the spray pipes.
• Pneumatic butterfly valves control flow of water to the
nozzle arrays.
• The Demister Spray Pipes are located near the top of the
scrubber.
• The Demister Booster pump is located in the scrubber
enclosure.
Fresh Water Rinse
• The scrubber can be rinsed for
cleaning using fresh water through
the demister spray array.
• A Fresh Water
Pump pulls water
from the ship’s fresh
water tank and
delivers to the
scrubber.
 The rinsing schedule is at the operator’s
discretion.
It is recommended to rinse the scrubber with fresh
Rinsing
water for 10 minutes every time it will be shut
Recommendations down for three (3) days or more.
10 minutes will consume approximately 4.2 m3 of
the ship’s fresh water.
Continuous Emission
Monitoring System

• The Continuous Emission Monitoring

System (CEMS) is the most important
component of the EGC system as a
whole.
• The CEMS allows us to know that the
EGC is working by measuring the
amount of SO2 and CO2 in the exhaust
gas after scrubbing.
• The system is Class-approved.
CEMS Sample Probe
The probe inserted in the top of the scrubber continuously draws an
exhaust gas sample from the stack.
 The gas sample from the probe
travels through a heat-traced hose to
Heated Hose
the Analyzer Cabinet.

• All traces of water and residue are removed by the

internal cooler and filter.
• Then the sample is analyzed for gas content

• The conditioning cabinet should be kept below

55°C.
 The CEMS functions best when it is cool and
clean.
Basic CEMS Monitor the unit and ambient temperature and
Maintenance apply cooling as necessary.

Clean all system filters regularly.

Effluent Discharge
• All effluent from the scrubber flows through a
single Glass Reinforced Epoxy (GRE), or
GRE-lined pipe from the scrubber drain tank
to the overboard discharge.
• A manual butterfly valve allows effluent to flow
from the drain tank.
• The GRE drain line travels through the engine
room towards the overboard discharge.
Effluent Dilution
Prior to being discharged overboard, the
effluent is mixed with ship’s Cooling Sea
Water (CSW) at a T-junction like the one
illustrated here. This dilution raises the pH
to 5 or more.

A diffuser on the skin of the ship helps effluent

mix with seawater upon discharge. The
discharge is located in the lower engine room,
aft of the sea chest.
 Water Monitoring
The water monitoring system (WMS) samples
incoming seawater and scrubber effluent. It
Sample Point alternates every 2 minutes between the two
 
sources using a three-way pneumatically actuated
 
valve.

Measurements of difference in turbidity and PAH

between the sources are used to generate a 14-
minute rolling average to compare with the IMO
regulated limits.
3-Way Valve
 
Water Quality Cabinet

An internal pump provides a steady flow of

water to the analysers.
Scrubber effluent is monitored for changes
in:
• pH (as low as 3 prior to dilution)
• PAH (Max 50 µg/L increase)
• Turbidity (Max 25 NTU increase)
compared to incoming seawater.

Cabinet may appear different on vessel

 PLC Control Panel

The PLC Control Cabinet is located in the Engine Room.

 The Control Panel in the Engine Control
Room (ECR) is a slave to the panel on the
Engine PLC. This means it is only operational if the
PLC is functioning. However, if the ECR HMI
Control fails the PLC HMI will remain functional.
Room HMI In order to operate the system from the ECR
the PLC HMI “Control Right” must be
switched to the OFF position.
PLC Scrubber Interface

This screen allows

for an overview of
the scrubber
operation.

The Demister
Booster Pump can
be controlled from
this screen when in
“Manual” mode.
PLC Seawater Interface

This screen allows

for an overview of
the seawater
system.

The Seawater
Pumps and the 3-
way effluent
sampling valve can
be controlled from
this screen when in
“Manual” mode.
PLC Freshwater Interface

This screen allows

for an overview of
the fresh water
system.

The Fresh Water

Pump may be
controlled from this
screen when in
“Manual” mode.
PLC Alarm Interface

This screen allows

for the operator to
acknowledge and
view a history of
alarms in the
scrubber system.

A digital record of
the alarms can
also be exported
to USB from here.
PLC Event Interface

This screen allows

the operator to view
a log of discrete
events in the
automation.

A digital record of
these events can
also be exported to
USB from here.
PLC Settings Interface

This screen allows

the operator to view
setting and alarm
points for the
scrubber system
sensors.
PLC Settings Interface

This screen allows

the operator to view
setting and alarm
points for the
scrubber system
sensors.
PLC Settings Interface

This screen allows

the operator to view
setting and alarm
points for the
scrubber system
sensors.
PLC Settings Interface

This screen allows

the operator to view
setting and alarm
points for the
scrubber system
sensors.
PLC Settings Interface

This screen allows

the operator to view
setting and alarm
points for the
scrubber system
sensors.
PLC Settings Interface

This screen allows

the operator to view
setting and alarm
points for the
scrubber system
sensors.
PLC Settings Interface

This screen allows

the operator to view
the scrubber pump
settings and
operational set
points.
PLC Data Interface
This screen allows
the operator to view
a tabulated history of
system parameters.

A digital record of
these parameters
can also be exported
to USB from here.
PLC Sensor Range Interface

This screen allows

the operator to
view the operating
range of each
sensor.
PLC Sensor Range PDF Interface

This screen provides

a flow chart of the
scrubber system
logic for automatic
operation.
PLC Trends Interface

This screen allows the

operator to view a
linear history of certain
readings over a
selected timeframe:

• CEMS
• Gas Pressure
• Gas Temperature
• Water Quality
• Effluent pH
• Water flow
• Drain tank level
PLC Pump Time Interface

This screen shows

the cumulative
running time for
each pump in the
scrubber system.

The system will

automatically
select to run the
SW pump with the
lowest hours.
PLC Set System Time Interface

This screen allows

the operator to view
the vessels’ time and
location as
transmitted by the
GPS.
PLC VGP Interface

This screen allows

the operator to set
the effluent
discharge
parameters to meet
Vessel General
Permit (VGP)
standards.
 The operator begins by:
ENVI-Marine 1. Opening all necessary manual valves.
Scrubber 2. On the touchscreen, press Auto.
Start-up 3. Select SECA or Ocean.
Part 1 4. Execute VGP if applicable.
5. Press the green System Start button
below the display.
 This will initiate the following:

• The Power Monitoring System (PMS) will give

permission to the PLC to start the seawater pump
and supply flow to:
ENVI-Marine • AE GQC Duct
Scrubber • ME GQC Duct
• GQC Inlet Box
Start-up • Upper TurboHead
• Lower TurboHead
Part 2
• After 1 minute the dampers for the running
engines will automatically redirect exhaust gas
flow into the scrubber.
ENVI-Marine Scrubber Operation
• The flow of seawater to the GQC system and TurboHeads is maintained by the VFDs for
the pumps and control valves for the various spray manifolds.
• If an engine is started or stopped while the scrubber is running the dampers will actuate
automatically to divert the exhaust gas as needed and the seawater pump will adjust flow
accordingly.
ENVI-Marine Scrubber Operation:
Flow Control Variables
The priority of seawater flow control for the scrubber program is as follows:

1. Total flow control to meet the S/C ratio

2. Total flow control to meet the scrubber outlet lower pH limit
3. Maintain the temperatures in the GQC ducts above minimum
4. Maintain pressure drop across the upper head
5. Maintain total pressure drop across the scrubber tower
Primary Scrubber Logic S/C Setpoint:

SECA < 4.3

1. S/C ratio above setpoint = increase seawater
flow Ocean < 21.5
2. S/C ratio below low setpoint = decrease
seawater flow
3. Discharge pH below setpoint = increase
seawater flow pH Setpoint:
4. GQC temperature above setpoint = increase
seawater flow IMO pH > 5
5. S/C ratio, pH and GQC temperature in normal
range = no change
 • After shut-down of the main engine and auxiliary
engines or switch to low sulphur fuel, the scrubber
can be shut down by the operator by pressing the
red System Stop button.
• If the scrubber is going to be shut down for 3 days
ENVI-Marine or more, a fresh water rinse should be conducted.
• The shut-down sequence is as follows:
Scrubber
Shut-down 1.
2.
All diverter dampers go to bypass positions.
The flow of seawater to the scrubber
continues for a 10 minute cool-down.
3. After 10 minutes the flow of seawater to the
scrubber is shut down.
4. System prompts a fresh water rinse.
Complete at operator’s discretion.
 If Emergency Stop is activated the following will
happen simultaneously:
• Dampers will return to scrubber bypass positions
• Seawater pump(s) will shut down
Emergency • Demister Booster Pump will shut down
Stop • Fresh Water Pump will shut down
• All pneumatically actuated valves will return to
their default positions

The system will remain this way until it is manually

reset.
Thank you.