Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 99 views

    3.6 Prevention of Emission of Funnel Sparks

    Uploaded by

    sonakshi.sundhukumar
    This document provides procedures for preventing the emission of sparks from ship exhaust systems. It notes that sparks from funnels have caused fires and outlines steps to optimize engine settings, fuel quality, and maintenance to minimize soot. Recommendations include regular cleaning of exhaust components, avoiding low engine loads, and soot blowing the exhaust gas boiler every 4 hours during voyages.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    3.6 Prevention of Emission of Funnel Sparks

    Uploaded by

    sonakshi.sundhukumar
    99 views2 pages
    This document provides procedures for preventing the emission of sparks from ship exhaust systems. It notes that sparks from funnels have caused fires and outlines steps to optimize engine settings, fuel quality, and maintenance to minimize soot. Recommendations include regular cleaning of exhaust components, avoiding low engine loads, and soot blowing the exhaust gas boiler every 4 hours during voyages.

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    This document provides procedures for preventing the emission of sparks from ship exhaust systems. It notes that sparks from funnels have caused fires and outlines steps to optimize engine settings, fuel quality, and maintenance to minimize soot. Recommendations include regular cleaning of exhaust components, avoiding low engine loads, and soot blowing the exhaust gas boiler every 4 hours during voyages.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as docx, pdf, or txt
    99 views2 pages

    3.6 Prevention of Emission of Funnel Sparks

    Uploaded by

    sonakshi.sundhukumar
    This document provides procedures for preventing the emission of sparks from ship exhaust systems. It notes that sparks from funnels have caused fires and outlines steps to optimize engine settings, fuel quality, and maintenance to minimize soot. Recommendations include regular cleaning of exhaust components, avoiding low engine loads, and soot blowing the exhaust gas boiler every 4 hours during voyages.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as docx, pdf, or txt
    of 2

    3.

    6 PREVENTION OF EMISSION OF FUNNEL SPARKS


    Technical and Maintenance Manual 01-Nov-2018 Rev 0 Page 1 of 2

    Purpose
    To ensure prevention of soot accumulation and emission of sparks from exhaust uptake.

    3.6.1 Fire Hazards from Funnel Sparks


    Sparks and hot soot from the funnel have been known to cause fires, especially in aft
    superstructure decks and poop decks.

    This chapter contains procedures on prevention of funnel spark emission.


    Note 1
    For precautions and procedures on housekeeping, refer to H&S Manual Chapter on ‘Fire Precautions’.

    3.6.2 General
     Optmise engine governor settings and fuel timings and maintain all components
    involved in engine combustion properly
     Optmise filtering and purification of fuel
     Keep fuel oil service and settling tanks drained of water
     Maintain fuel oil viscosity as per lab analysis report
     Carry out dry and water washing of turbocharger turbine and blower side
     Keep turbocharger air suction filter clean - renew as required
     Clean air cooler air side regularly
     Rectify exhaust gas and oil leakages in engine room
     Avoid running engine on low loads for prolonged periods. If this is not feasible then
    to run up engine every day to normal cruising RPM to blow off all soot deposits
     Optmise main engine cylinder oil dosage
     Clean scavenge spaces and drains regularly
     Only bypass scavenge limiters and load programs in emergencies
     Commence exhaust gas boiler (EGB) water washing immediately after arriving in
    port to give sufficient time for soot to dislodge after starting circulating pump
     Remove all remaining soot and do not allow to dry up. Inspect EGB thoroughly to
    confirm that it is clean
    Note 2
    Fuel treatment on board should be in accordance with TEC-JOL-003-12. Annex 8 of this manual.
    3.6 PREVENTION OF EMISSION OF FUNNEL SPARKS
    Technical and Maintenance Manual 01-Nov-2018 Rev 0 Page 2 of 2

    Note 3
    Start circulating pump for an hour immediately after EGB water washing. Collect and remove dislodged
    soot at bottom of the EGB before departure. Repeat this a few times if time permits.

    Caution:
    Inspect and check the integrity of funnel wire mesh, if fitted. If found defective/ torn. Consult Vessel
    Manager for necessary repairs.

    3.6.3 Soot Blowing


    Inform bridge prior to every soot blowing to monitor the funnel for sparks and inform engine
    room immediately in case any abnormalities observed.
     Carry out EGB soot blowing at least every 4 hours during sailing whenever engine
    room is manned
     Thoroughly soot blow the EGB preferably before end of sea passage (EOSP)
     Maintain soot blowing equipment in good working condition
     Do not soot blow at low loads, keep auto soot blow off during manoeuvring/
    pilotage
     Prior soot blowing, inform bridge so that a watch can be kept on poop deck/funnel
    casing as required
    Note 4
    On tankers and gas carriers, do not carry out soot blowing whilst cargo operations, venting and tank
    cleaning is in progress.

    3.6.4 Boiler Combustion Monitoring


    Adjust boiler combustion equipment i.e. air-fuel ratio optimally, keep boiler air and exhaust
    gas passages clean.
    Carry out soot blowing, if provided, thoroughly before arrival port or end of sea passage.
    Maintain fuel oil temperature and viscosity, overhaul burner, and clean all fuel line filters
    prior arrival port. Inspect and clean furnace, before arrival port. Clean burner throat to avoid
    any soot and hard carbon build up. Swing out burner and inspect regularly.

    3.6.5 During Port Stay


    Keep EGB circulating pump running during port stay and avoid soot-blowing operations on
    EGB and Boilers in port. Avoid water washing of auxiliary engine turbochargers in port.
    Do not operate incinerator in port.

    Forms and checklists: References:


    CL H&S 6.5
    RA E-016, AMM-01, 002, MEM 010, 019, MEO 001
    WI
    FORM

    You might also like