Procedure For LSMGO & ULSFO Change-Over
Procedure For LSMGO & ULSFO Change-Over
Procedure For LSMGO & ULSFO Change-Over
NYK SHIPMANAGEMENT
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5. Treatment of ULSFO
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1. LSMGO Change-over for pipelines and tanks
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3. ULSFO Change-over for pipelines and tanks
3-1. For vessels installed with one FO settling tank and one FO service tank (refer to Fig. 2)
Currently most vessels are equipped with this type of FO tank arrangement, which involves many
steps for the fuel change-over procedure.
Here we provide sample cases for change-over that will minimize the mixture of HFO and ULSFO.
Note: The quantity of low level alarm points in FO service tank should be confirmed in advance,
and the quantity to be entered into the ROB of the FO service tank of “SU-1”.
The valves and other equipment required for the operation should be confirmed in order to
perform the change-over operation smoothly in advance.
“Case 1” (NOT USING FO overflow tank) is preferable to “Case 2” (USING FO overflow
tank) to keep empty of FO overflow tank for emergency use.
Note: After leaving SECA, the HFO drained in the FO overflow tank has to be returned to the FO
settling tank. The fuel transferring line is common for HFO&ULSFO, hence it’s impossible
to shift from FO overflow tank during sailing in SECA.
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Fig. 2 Models 1 & 2 for vessels installed with one FO settling tank and one service tank
3-2. For vessels installed with one FO settling tank and two FO service tanks (refer to Fig. 3)
Note: “Case 1” (NOT USING FO overflow tank) is preferable to “Case 2” (USING FO overflow
tank) to keep empty of FO overflow tank for emergency use.
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4) For flushing purpose, at least 1m3(*1) of ULSFO to be transferred to the FO settling tank.
5) Stop and lock the FO transfer pump.
6) Clean the suction filter of the FO transfer pump.
7) When the oil level in the FO settling tank comes down to just above the upper outlet of the
tank, stop the FO purifier.
8) Clean the FO purifier line filter.
9) Drain HFO to the overflow tank from the settling tank through the draining valve located in
its lowest part.
10) Unlock the FO transfer pump and start transferring ULSFO to the FO settling tank.
11) Set the heating temperatures of the settling tank for ULSFO use to appropriate level. (for
purifier operation)
12) Restart the FO purifier, and carry out flushing for the FO purifier line.
13) Change over the tank which receives oil from the FO purifier in operation, from the FO
service tank to the LSFO service tank.
14) Set the heating temperature of the LSFO service tank for ULSFO use to an appropriate level.
15) When the ULSFO in the LSFO service tank has come up to a sufficient level, change over the
fuel service lines of the M/E, D/G and Aux. Boiler, from the FO service tank to the LSFO
service tank.(refer to the details on the section 4)
Note: After leaving SECA, the HFO drained in the FO overflow tank has to be returned to the FO
settling tank. The fuel transferring line is common for HFO&ULSFO, hence it’s impossible
to shift from FO overflow tank during sailing SECA.
Fig. 3 The vessel installed with one FO settling tank and two FO service tanks
3-3. For vessels installed with two FO settling tanks and two FO service tanks (refer to Fig. 4)
1) Change-over period to be calculated with the attached calculation program “SU-1”.
2) Stop and lock the FO shifter pump.
3) Change over the suction of the FO transfer pump from the HFO to ULSFO storage tank.
4) For flushing purpose, at least 1m3(*1) of ULSFO to be transferred to the FO settling tank.
5) Stop and lock the FO transfer pump.
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6) Clean the suction filter of the FO transfer pump.
7) Stop the FO purifier.
8) Clean the FO purifier line filter.
9) Change over the delivery of the FO transfer pump from the FO settling tank to the LSFO
settling tank, and start transferring ULSFO to the LSFO settling tank.
10) Set the heating temperatures of the settling tank for ULSFO use to appropriate level. (for
purifier operation)
11) Change over the suction line of the FO purifier from the FO settling tank to the LSFO settling
tank.
12) After completion of flushing for FO purifier line, change over the delivery line of the FO
purifier from the FO service tank to the LSFO service tank.
13) Set the heating temperature of the LSFO service tank for ULSFO use to an appropriate level.
14) When the ULSFO in the LSFO service tank has come up to a sufficient level, change over the
fuel service lines of the M/E, D/G and Aux. Boiler, from the HFO to the LSFO service tank.
(refer to detail; next Chapter 4)
15) When the fuel change-over is completed, compare actual fuel consumption with estimated by
“SU-1”.
Fig. 4: When two FO settling tanks and two FO service tanks are on board
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4. ULSFO Change-over for machinery
When the following fuel change-over process is completed, compare actual fuel consumption with
estimated by “SU-1”.
Note: Prior to change-over fuel, apply lubricating oil to FO injection pump rack.
5. Treatment of ULSFO
5-1. Purifier operation
1) FO Purifier is to be used on basically purifier mode (Clarifier mode can be selected as
required).
2) ULSFO is normally required to be heated to 60 deg C for optimizing purifier efficiency.
Exact setting of fuel inlet temperature is to be based on the ULSFO specification.
3) Purifying feed rate should be kept at 30% of purifier capacity.
4) Selection of proper gravity disc to be based on the fuel specification and purifier maker’s
guidelines (Nomogram for selection of gravity disc).
5) FO purifier and suction filter to be cleaned prior to change-over from HFO to ULSFO.
6) Pipeline to be set from ULSFO settling tank to service tank (After the tank level has been
reduced to low level alarm level / dedicated ULSFO service tank).