Framo Pump
Framo Pump
Framo Pump
1000-0134-4
Framo Rev. A: 01Jul04
Operation manual
SB200
SB300
SB400
SB600
No. 1000-0134-4
Framo Submerged Ballast Pumps Date/sign.: Sept-2000
Page: 2 of 13
OPERATION MANUAL Rev. A: 01Jul04/AGAa
CONTENTS
1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................................ ................................ ............................. 2
2 OPERATING INFORMATION................................ ................................ ......................... 5
2.1 Ballasting / deballasting................................................................................ 5
2.2 Cofferdam control......................................................................................... 8
3 MAINTENANCE INFORMATION................................ ................................ .................. 10
4 TROUBLE SHOOTING ................................ ................................ ................................ 11
1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Framo hydraulically driven submerged ballast pump consists of five main parts:
- Pump casing/ air separator
- Pump head
- Pipe stack
- Top plate/Control valves
- Evacuating system
Figures in this procedure are made general for all types of submerged ballast pumps. For further
information, see drawings for the actual ballast pump.
Pump head
The pump head includes the hydraulic motor, impeller and sealing arrangement. A cofferdam
completely segregates the hydraulic oil from the ballast water. The cofferdam is filled with
water/glycol.
Pipe stack
The pipe stack consists of a hydraulic section and an arrangement with pipe and cable for the
evacuating system.
Supports on the pipe stack prevent horizontal movement and allow for vertical expansion.
Header tank
Evacuating control
system cable
Cofferdam connection
Pilot line
HP Thermal expansion
LP
Compr. air
HP service valve
Manometer
Filter/water trap Top plate
(Yard supply) Resilient
top plate connection
Local control valve
Bellow
Radial support
Anodes Pump control valve
(STC)
Ejector pipe
Pipe stack
Cofferdam pipe
Anodes
Suction line
Pump head
Anode
Level switch
Discharge
line
Pump casing/
Anode air separator
Fig. 1
No. 1000-0134-4
Framo Submerged Ballast Pumps Date/sign.: Sept-2000
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OPERATION MANUAL Rev. A: 01Jul04/AGAa
Evacuating system
The air separator is integrated in the Illuminated lamp
pump casing. The pump casing is PLC
equipped with a level switch – for PRIMING
automatic start and stop of the WBP
Evacuating
evacuating system. 300 control unit
When there is air in the pump casing 225
Filter/
the level switch will be in the low level 150
water trap
position. The ejector will start 75 Compr. air
evacuating the pump casing and suction 0
piping (priming “on”). BAR ON
Note!
The evacuating system is only activated
when pump control is switched “on”.
Discharge
line
Fig. 2
SB
S
Volume 1 m3
-4
With a air supply pressure of 7 bar to the ejector,
the air consumption will be;
-2
For SB200 and SB300 pumps: 1.1 Nm3/min (18 Nl/sec)
For SB400 and SB600 pumps: 2.9 Nm3/min (49 Nl/sec)
3 3 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
(Nm = normal m ) Time (seconds)
2 OPERATING INFORMATION
To get maximum lifetime of the pumps, operate Valve, open =
Hydr. motor
the pumps within the operation range (ref. fig. 8).
Valve, closed =
75
0
BAR ON
Bypass Start
Fig. 5
Close bypass valve, open discharge
Hydr. motor
valve and increase hydraulic motor
PRIMING
pressure until required capacity is
WBP
achieved. 300
Suction Discharge
WBP 225
Note! 150
Bypass
Fig. 6
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Framo Submerged Ballast Pumps Date/sign.: Sept-2000
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OPERATION MANUAL Rev. A: 01Jul04/AGAa
Pumping
The ballast pump is designed
to operate with discharge
head between 20 and 30 mlc
(design head).
Fig. 8
Note! Performance diagram for the actual pump gives the operation range
End of deballasting
With low water level in the ballast tank the pump capacity must be reduced to avoid loss of suction.
An gradually increasing amount of air will enter the pump suction line via the vortex forming at the
suction bell mouth. Air will accumulate in the pump casing (air separator) and the evacuating system
will eventually be activated – priming light in control panel switched on.
The pump capacity must be reduced to match the water inflow to the suction bell mouth area (the
inflow is depending of the tank layout, opening in stiffeners etc.). This is most critical when emptying
a ballast tank furthest away from the pump, especially when pumping from ballast tanks located aft of
the pump when the ship is in aft trim condition.
Reduce hydr. motor pressure
For some systems the hydraulic motor when the priming light turns on.
pressure will automatically be reduced to PRIMING
balance the capacity of pump against WBP
225
150
75
0
BAR ON
Vortex
150
pump. Close the suction valve.
75
0
Note! BAR ON
Air
Fig. 10
150
0
BAR ON
Volumetric
expansion : 0 - 60°C ~ 63.5 x 10-5 litre/litre°C
Drain
Filling after service: plug
Fig. 12
Topping up cofferdam:
If required, top up the header tank until liquid level is at “normal” level (see fig. 13).
The cofferdam volume depends on pump type and pump length. The following formulas give approx.
volume (in litres) required to fill cofferdam to high level mark in header tank:
When pump is running the normal leakage rate for mechanical seals can be up to 2-5 ml per hour,
but leakage up to 20 ml per hour is acceptable.
Enclosed (page 13) is a log form that can be used as a help to monitor the condition of the seal
system.
Abnormal decreasing level over a period of time indicate a worn out mechanical sea water seal,
and overhaul might be necessary.
A sudden increasing level in header tank indicate a worn out mechanical oil seal, and
overhauling may be necessary (ref. chapter 4, Trouble shooting).
IN CASE OF ANY DOUBT, please contact a Framo Service Station for assistance.
Note! Always pressure test the cofferdam with 3 bar to verify the leakage prior to any
dismantling of the ballast pump.
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Draining of cofferdam
Draining of cofferdam shall be done by Drain tool -
using special draining tools from Framo pipe stack
toolbox: Drain plug
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
3 MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Prior to entering a ballast tank for doing service it is essential to become familiar with the ship's
safety rules and requirements regarding cargo-handling equipment. Do not enter a ballast tank
before the tank is confirmed gas free.
Before doing service on pump, always close and lock the HP service valve.
Close the ballast valves (suction line and discharge line). Ensure that the valves are in closed
position until the work/service is finished (info sign to be placed on the control panel/computer).
Before starting to dismantle impeller, wear rings etc.,make sure that pipe stack/ pump head is
secured properly in order not to drop down when work is in progress.
Note! To prevent contamination and hazardous situations it is important to avoid oil spill during
maintenance and repair work. Drain in accordance with procedures ( “Instruction for
maintenance and repair” for actual pump).
The operator should be confident that all flange connections are in satisfactory condition so as to
prevent hydraulic oil and cargo spills.
After any work has been carried out in the ballast tank, always check that the tank is free for foreign
objects.
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4 TROUBLE SHOOTING
Ballast pump operational General Ref. system service manual - Trouble shooting
problem section
(First it is necessary to
verify if the problem is in
the pump control system or
in the pump head itself).
The pump will not start a) Ballast pump remote a) Ref. instruction for Remote control system
control system failure
b) Pump control valve b) Ref. Instruction for Pump control valve – STC
failure
Too low pumping capacity a) Control system problem a) Ref. instr. for Pump control system and instr.
for Pump control valve.
(If required interchange pump control valve
as described in instr. 1000-0109-4)
b) Leaking seal element in b) Check for loose bolts and for pitting corrosion
flange connection in seal faces – in case of corrosion repair is
required.
Assemble using new seal element.
Raising level in header tank. General Pressurize pump return side at approx 4 bar and
(See also chapt. 2.2) check for and locate the leakage.
Note!
For inspection of shaft seal area it is required
to lift pump out of pump casing, see instruction
for maintenance and repair.
Note!
Evaluate if changed parts as sleeves, mechanical seals etc. are possible to recondition.
Send these parts to Framo Service Station and ask for an evaluation.
LOG FORM FOR LIQUID FILLED COFFERDAM ON FRAMO SUBMERGED BALLAST PUMPS
Header tank level to be measured in mm above low level mark on sight glass. 10 mm on sight glass is equivalent to: • For SB200: 0,12 litres volume.
• For SB300/400/600: 0,36 litres volume.