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Page 1: ...LinerSCAN Instruction Manual aerospace climate control electromechanical filtration fluid gas handling hydraulics pneumatics process control sealing shielding ...

Page 2: ...MA K17510 KW LinerSCAN manual ISSUE P doc Page 1 of 93 5th Generation On Line Wear Metal Debris Sensors Installation and operation User Manual MA K17510 KW ...

Page 3: ...vicing Do not discard this manual This instruction manual comprises a functional part of the Kittiwake LinerSCAN product The instruction manual must be kept safe for future reference It also provides a record of system maintenance For General Enquiries please contact Kittiwake Developments Limited 3 6 Thorgate Road Littlehampton West Sussex BN17 7LU United Kingdom Tel 44 1903 731470 Fax 44 1903 73...

Page 4: ...inerSCAN Software 34 4 3 Setting Measurement Period 37 4 4 Fault Finding 38 5 Operation 39 5 1 Important 40 5 2 LinerSCAN Software 40 6 Interpreting Results 56 6 1 Introduction 57 6 2 Normal Wear over lifetime 58 6 3 Part Replacement 59 6 4 New Liner Feed rates 60 6 5 Fuel Quality and catalyst fines 61 6 6 Effect of Maintenance 64 6 7 Normal running 66 6 8 Feedrate optimisation 66 6 9 Scuffing 67 ...

Page 5: ...N software reads the output and controls the sensors when monitoring a slow speed diesel engine The software has the following features LinerSCAN data with respect to Engine hours Sensor configuration settings air blast duration and measure interval Engine major component change liners and pistons this allows for sudden changes in readings to be reviewed and understood Input to log parameters such...

Page 6: ... the halves the result is due to ferrous debris This configuration results in extremely temperature stable and repeatable measurements both coils experience the same environments and external influences Oil which may contain ferrous particles is supplied to the measure half this is then emptied by an air blast flush to complete the reading The sensor takes two readings per measurement empty chambe...

Page 7: ...talled and operated by qualified persons only Caution The sensors are connected together in this application by waste cylinder lubricant drain pipes the scavenge space and common compressed air and electrical power supplies Therefore when maintenance is undertaken all common supplies power air oil and drain need turning off disconnecting at source or the valves to the sensor closed to isolate the ...

Page 8: ...ice LinerSCAN uses proven patented Magnetometry combined with internal micro processing to indicate metallic particle contamination The factory calibrated sensors guarantee high reliability with long term stability For continued performance Kittiwake recommends that the LinerSCAN system is serviced checked and calibrated regularly by authorised Kittiwake installation and service personnel The mini...

Page 9: ...MA K17510 KW LinerSCAN manual ISSUE P doc Page 8 of 93 3 Installation Installation ...

Page 10: ...ct Code Description Item Quantity FG K17400 KW LinerSCAN Sensor complete one per cylinder 3 metre cable sensor to sensor Sensor BSP Isolation Valves Weld Boss Hydraulic to BSP fitting 45 Hose fitting Straight Hose Fitting Hydraulic oil hose 1 metre Quick Coupling air connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 1 2 2 2 3 4 2 1 1 3 8 2 9 5 4 6 7 7 3 4 7 7 6 8 5 ...

Page 11: ... one per engine Terminal Box 1 Terminal Box 2 5 metre cable sensor to sensor PC to Network dongle Software installation disc System computer Connector LinerSCAN terminating connector Airline Pressure Switch Calibration check standard Manuals x 2 pre Installation and Main manual 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 9 7 6 8 5 1 10 ...

Page 12: ...Un combined ferrous debris by weight Accuracy 30ppm 3 3 2 Sensor General Zeroing method Air Blast Zeroing synchronisation method Sensor controlled solenoid valve Sensor bore diameter 10mm Permitted Fluid temperature 10 to 65 C Ambient operating temperature 0 65 C IP rating Enclosure Internal components IP24 IP65 Weight 17kg Size 300 x 300 x 150mm H x W x D 3 3 3 Terminal Box Ambient operating temp...

Page 13: ...ed and approved for Shipboard use Min 2 5mm 2 Twisted pair cable shielded Min 0 22 mm Caution LinerSCAN is classified as permanently connected equipment and requires an external isolating switch or circuit breaker This must be clearly identifiable labelled and positioned in a readily accessible location 3 3 7 System Plumbing Scrapedown pipe weld boss Internal thread Overall Length Outside diameter...

Page 14: ...t the LinerSCAN system to the computer A Network to Dongle connector terminates the cable run and a PC to Network dongle connects to a PC Network to Dongle Connector PC to Network Dongle T o L i n e r S C A N N e t w o r k To PC 3 4 2 Engine Status Monitor LinerSCAN needs to know when the engine is ON or OFF This is done via connection to a volt free 0V contact which tracks the engine on off signa...

Page 15: ...TE R M IN A L B O X O R N E X T S E N S O R E LE C TR IC A L C O N N E C TIO N TE R M IN A TO R O R N E X T S E N S O R A IR IN P U T 1 Connector to Solenoid 5 Air Input Quick Release coupling or ball valve 2 Solenoid valve air blast ON OFF control 6 Oil U Tube 3 Fuse 7 Sensor 4 Junction box remove cover for RS232 terminals 8 level detection sensor detects if sensor 7 is full ...

Page 16: ... air pipe 6 10 bar usual working air inch nominal across the main engine at a slight angle to allow draining via drain valve at the lowest point The pipe has to be about 500 1000 mm underneath the sensor inlet with T piece to each unit so that any condensation does not collect in the sensor Sensor air supply is designed to use Series 25 26 QR couplings supplied which allow auto shut off from the a...

Page 17: ...nerSCAN System Schematic Electrical A B L1 L2 1 2 3 4 5 6 N L3 N N N PE PE PE TO TERMINAL BOX 2 CABLE 4 CABLE 5 4 Air Pressure Switch No Pressure Open Contacts TO LINERSCAN SENSORS Plug in LinerSCAN system TERMINAL BOX 1 CONNECTIONS 1 CABLE 5 PAIR 2 PAIR 1 24V 0V ...

Page 18: ...93 A B L1 L2 A B N N N PE PE PE 24V TO TERMINAL BOX 1 CABLE 4 TO COMPUTER CABLE 1 TO POWER SUPPLY ENGINE ON OFF SIGNAL CABLE 2 ALARM SIGNAL X 2 CABLE 3 ALARM WARNING NO COM NC ENGINE ON OFF PAIR 2 PAIR 1 PAIR B PAIR A TERMINAL BOX 2 CONNECTIONS FUSE 5A 0V ...

Page 19: ...nstall PC at desired location Ensure the PC is securely mounted and that connections to and from PC are secure and not easy to pull out 3 7 3 Fit LinerSCAN sensor to the mounting bracket This will have been prepared under pre installation work Affix vinyl numbers to sensors for ease of identification 3 7 4 Make the oil and air connections Make connections in accordance with the General Information...

Page 20: ...O NOT plug into the computer 3 7 8 Install LinerSCAN software Anti Virus software can interfere with the installation Disable Virus checker during installation If the PC is not connected to a network or internet consider disabling virus checker or removing from PC software should run faster If the software is on a CD ROM insert the CD ROM into the computer s CD ROM drive Computers using Microsoft ...

Page 21: ...doc Page 20 of 93 Right Click on the icon for LinerSCAN55 exe and select Properties option Select the Compatibility Tab tick the option Run this program in compatibility mode for selecting Windows XP Service pack 3 then press the OK button ...

Page 22: ...age 21 of 93 Double click on the icon for LinerSCAN55 exe The program will display a welcome window The program will be installed in the displayed folder recommended It can be installed in another folder by clicking Browse Once happy click Next ...

Page 23: ...ns Once the data is correct click Next Number of Cylinders Number of cylinders on the engine Initial engine hours Current Main Engine running hours Engine Monitor port Not used on 5th Generation LinerSCAN Enter value of 1 Air Monitor Port Not used on 5th Generation LinerSCAN Enter value of 2 Scavenge Air Pressure The scavenge pressure in Bar Fuel Sulphur Sulphur S by weight in fuel oil Feed Rate C...

Page 24: ...rt Limit Wear rate in ppm First stage warning indicator Recommend 400ppm Red Alert Limit Wear rate in ppm Second stage alarm indicator Recommend 800ppm Blast Time Seconds Time for air blast to clear the sensor Recommend 10 seconds Standard Measuring Period Minutes Time between readings note sensors detect when they are full and will not take a measurement with the sensor half full Recommend value ...

Page 25: ...t until Windows completes the installation Once the LinerSCAN installation is complete it will automatically launch the PC to network converter driver installation Please choose the preferred language and click OK A new window will appear please press the Next button ...

Page 26: ... 25 of 93 Select the I agree to accept to accept the licence agreement option and click the Next button The program will be installed in the displayed folder recommended It can be installed in another folder by licking Browse Once happy click Next ...

Page 27: ...al ISSUE P doc Page 26 of 93 Tick all the available options then click Next The driver is now ready to be installed click the Next button Windows security sometimes displays a warning message in that case click the Install button ...

Page 28: ...ation program has finished click the Finish button If required reboot the computer after installation If the window below is still open from the previous LinerScan 5 5 installation click the Finish button Connect the PC to Network dongle to the PC using the provided dongle ...

Page 29: ...sing Microsoft Windows XP Double click on the icon for LinerSCAN55 exe The program will display a welcome window The program will be installed in the displayed folder recommended It can be installed in another folder by clicking the Browse button Once happy click Next ...

Page 30: ...ns Once the data is correct click Next Number of Cylinders Number of cylinders on the engine Initial engine hours Current Main Engine running hours Engine Monitor port Not used on 5th Generation LinerSCAN Enter value of 1 Air Monitor Port Not used on 5th Generation LinerSCAN Enter value of 2 Scavenge Air Pressure The scavenge pressure in Bar Fuel Sulphur Sulphur S by weight in fuel oil Feed Rate C...

Page 31: ...te in ppm First stage warning indicator Recommend 400ppm Red Alert Limit Wear rate in ppm Second stage alarm indicator Recommend 800ppm Blast Time Seconds Time for air blast to clear the sensor Recommend 10 seconds Standard Measuring Period Minutes Time between readings note sensors detect when they are full and will not take a measurement with the sensor half full Recommend value 5 minutes Once t...

Page 32: ... It may be necessary to restart the computer after installation 3 7 9 Install the Network to PC dongle Plug in the USB lead into a free USB port on the PC Note once a port is selected always use the same USB port The CAN dongle should be detected by the PC and show the following Select NO Not this time click next ...

Page 33: ...this location in the search and click browse and find c kittiwake drivers Click Next Connect the LinerSCAN network to the CAN dongle 3 7 10 Complete the pre commissioning Checklist MA K17612 KW This is supplied with the LinerSCAN system documentation Complete this form for the vessel records and to ensure smooth commissioning of the system ...

Page 34: ...MA K17510 KW LinerSCAN manual ISSUE P doc Page 33 of 93 4 Commissioning Commissioning ...

Page 35: ...n valves are correctly opened for sensor measurement 4 2 Start the LinerSCAN Software Start LinerSCAN software by double clicking on shortcut on the desktop Ensure network to dongle is plugged into the USB port before opening LinerSCAN software Failure to do so will result in the software failing to run and the computer will need re starting The software will ask for the current engine hours Enter...

Page 36: ... detects the first sensor the following dialogue box appears For this example it will be assumed that the sensor with serial number 14437 has been installed on Cylinder 1 In this case sensor ID and cylinder number match each other the sensor was installed on cylinder 1 so the operator needs just to select the right Cylinder number 1 using the drop down menu Once selected the correct Cylinder numbe...

Page 37: ...d on Cylinder 2 As shown in the picture below using the increment decrement buttons select the appropriate ID number from the New ID field For this case the Sensor ID needs to be reset from 1 to 2 in order to match the correspondent Cylinder number 2 Once selected the New ID field press the SET button to confirm the change The small window will disappear for few seconds reappearing with the newly ...

Page 38: ...et the measure time greater than 1 hour 4 3 1 Test Air and Engine Signals Check function of Air pressure signal Turn the sensor air supply off and allow the pressure in the airline to fall The No Air alarm should sound after 5minutes Check function of Engine On Off signal Disconnect the engine signal at Terminal Box 2 The Software should show the engine as ON Reconnect the engine signal at Termina...

Page 39: ... leading to no oil getting to the sensors The system does have a blockage alarm however this is usually seen once the engine has been operated If a short voyage is not possible to check adequate filling of the sensors for example in port commissioning only perform a blockage test for each sensor during commissioning as detailed in the Troubleshooting and Fault Finding section 4 4 2 General Fault F...

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Page 41: ...rate If power or air supply is interrupted it must be re connected as soon as possible LinerSCAN must be powered ON at all times including power and air supply Failure could result in sensor blockages 5 2 LinerSCAN Software 5 2 1 Dashboard Tab The Dashboard tab F7 shows the current status of the system It allows the status to be checked at a glance The Dashboard tab F7 clearly shows when problems ...

Page 42: ... will be recorded e Stopped When the sensors have been stopped f Starting When the sensors have been Started g Off Sensor not connected no power 4 Next test Time time until next measurement is taken 5 Last measurement ppm This changes colour depending on ppm level Green Yellow or Red 6 Number of measurements since software started This is a useful way of seeing the frequency which sensors fill If ...

Page 43: ...sors on all cylinders measuring Sensors start automatically when the software is loaded Stop All Cylinders Stops the sensors on all cylinders measuring Any active alarms are also cleared Single Measurement Select ALL or the individual cylinder One measurement will be taken if the sensor is full of oil Confirm Alarm Clears alarms and updates the event history ...

Page 44: ...nction This function is also useful if the data files become too large An archive folder is created and the program re started It is possible to view this exported data using the LinerSCAN View software but no longer in the main LinerSCAN software Press the Reset Eng Hours The software needs to quit for this click Yes The software will not Auto restart Double click the desktop icon ...

Page 45: ...ated in an Archive Folder as shown Export Data See the section Exporting Data Enter Log Create an entry in the Event History This is useful events which help understand ppm readings For example Cylinder 1 exhaust valve changed Save enter to log Close Close without adding to log ...

Page 46: ...510 KW LinerSCAN manual ISSUE P doc Page 45 of 93 Export Log Export the Event History to a file The software will ask for a location select and Click OK Quit LinerSCAN Stops the sensors and closes the program ...

Page 47: ... be exported to a specified location on the computer or a USB memory stick Create a new folder for exported data this is easiest on the desktop Right Click and go New Switch to Overview tab f2 Press the export data button The software asks if you would like to filter the data This can reduce the size of files sent for email or if only certain engine hours are needed ...

Page 48: ...UE P doc Page 47 of 93 Click No to Transmit all The software then asks where to export the data to Browse to the folder and click OK The below message will show If data export is cancelled by clicking Cancel the below message will show ...

Page 49: ... can reduce the size of files sent for email or if only certain engine hours are needed Click Yes this gives two options Only export new data collected since the last time the data was exported select From last export Specify engine hours from to i e outputs between two Select the location where you want the data stored select Filter Engine Hours ...

Page 50: ...al ISSUE P doc Page 49 of 93 Press Export The software then asks where to export the data to Browse to the folder and click OK The below message will show If data export is cancelled by clicking Cancel the below message will show ...

Page 51: ...able to 5 th Generation LinerSCAN 3 LinerSCAN software 5 3 is backward compatible with older versions of LinerSCAN sensors and hardware This is not applicable to 5th Generation LinerSCAN 4 IMO number remains with the vessel and is not changeable without re installing the LinerSCAN software This ensures data can be traced even if the vessel owner name changes 5 The chart F5 can be exported as an im...

Page 52: ...conds d Consecutive Alarm Trigger Number of consecutive readings above the Alarm ppm threshold before an alarm is sounded This can be changed between 3 and 9 e Measurement Interval Time between readings should be long enough to allow the sensor to fill Recommend 5 minutes f Inactivity Period Each sensor automatically cleans itself using the air blast if no measurement has been taken during a set h...

Page 53: ...s 1 Cylinder Select the cylinder which requires alteration 2 New Liner Engine hours when a new liner was fitted 3 New Piston Fitted Engine hours when new piston was fitted 4 New Piston Rings Engine hours when new piston rings were fitted 5 Clear Values in all boxes 6 Update the cylinder log files once changes have been made 7 TBN Measurement Allows cylinder waste oil TBN measurements to be recorde...

Page 54: ...creen displays the historical data from the sensors This view is useful to monitor trends in the sensor wear metal debris ppm parts per million View Sensor outputs by ticking the boxes on the right hand side The chart is updated every 15 minutes and has a minimum resolution of 15 minutes ...

Page 55: ...xt1 Ext2 Ext3 Ext4 Values only change with optional extra input modules Values are 0 100 4 Displays Engine On Off changes 5 Alters the scale of the Engine hours axis 6 Allows the scale of the Engine hours axis to be between entered values 7 Allows the scale of the ppm axis to be between entered values 8 Averaging of the chart to take out spikes and show clearer trends 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 56: ... Red Alert Cylinder x Red Alarm Sensor ppm has exceeded the warning level The presence of all alarms is logged in the event history the Dashboard and the cylinder colour Press Confirm Alarm to accept the alert and silence the alarm 5 2 10 Blocked sensor warning The sensor detects when the measure chamber is full and allows a measure to be taken and the sensor cleared using the compressed air blast...

Page 57: ...MA K17510 KW LinerSCAN manual ISSUE P doc Page 56 of 93 6 Interpreting Results Interpreting Results ...

Page 58: ...g problems This feedback can currently be made available in the field using on board oil analysis equipment or sample based oil analysis from a laboratory This has proved time and time again to be a successful way to monitor the engines condition The main disadvantage is the time required to take samples and collate the data The LinerSCAN system automatically reports the amount of ferrous wear deb...

Page 59: ...cesses low wear in normal operation adequate lubrication and high wear again as the component eventually fails This is often called a classic bath tub curve With this knowledge specific warning limits for each piece of equipment can set If a rapid increase in wear is spotted early enough proactive and preventative maintenance can be conducted before critical breakdown Figure 1 The bath tub curve o...

Page 60: ...time is too long oil is wasted if the time is too short then there is possibility for damage This bedding in period is also dependent on various parameters such as engine load and fuel sulphur so having feedback to show when the wear rates have returned to normal levels is advantageous Experience with LinerSCAN installations has shown that bedding in can take vastly different lengths of time 80 to...

Page 61: ...gain showing textbook bedding in curve During this bedding in period the effect of reducing the cylinder lubricant by 10 was demonstrated As expected it increased the wear on the liner and showed how sensitive the sensors cylinders are to changes during this bedding in period Figure 3 Bedding in after liner change and feedrate changes ...

Page 62: ... the damage of an engine After normal operating conditions the fuel was switched to that which was recently bunkered This fuel was with in specification but had a higher than average catalyst fines content also known as fine cracking catalysts Before the fuel switch over the ferrous iron content of the waste cylinder lubricant on each cylinder was approximately 100ppm Within an hour the values wer...

Page 63: ... high levels lasted for many days At the time the crew took no actions to prevent further damage The engine manufacturer decided to carry out an inspection at the next available port It was found that All cylinders showed increased levels of wear scuffing Cylinder 4 was so badly damaged that the whole liner and rings need replacement even though the rings were only approximately 400 hours old Cyli...

Page 64: ... than in normal conditions This could have lead to the hard ceramic catalyst fines being forced into the metal surface and cause the scuffing Figure 7 Damage to rings and liner caused by catalyst fines Results like these have been seen on various occasions even when the fuel has come from scrupulous and respectable sources With the introduction of Marpol Annex IV and the Sulphur oxide emission con...

Page 65: ... 1 and 5 had their exhaust valves lifted and bore measurements were taken Results showed both were in good condition and had low wear rates During the next short voyage after maintenance all cylinders except 1 and 5 had normal iron readings of approximately 100ppm or less Wear levels for the inspected cylinders rapidly increased to over 4000ppm The first 12 hours of wear equated to more than one m...

Page 66: ...nd improved Subsequent wear debris levels only went as high as 450ppm a considerable improvement Figure 9 Damaged caused by routine maintenance Below shows the levels of wear occurring after maintenance The vertical green indicates when the engine is started It is not uncommon for high values to be observed after a scavenge space clean or inspection since accumulated iron particles are commonly di...

Page 67: ...rofile 6 8 Feedrate optimisation Optimising cylinder lubricant usage is a way to reduce one of an engines largest overhead but there is a point where these savings can be eroded by increased maintenance costs Finding the optimum settings can be made simpler by using the feedback On a modern container ship 60MW a conservative reduction in cylinder oil usage of 5 will yield an annual saving of appro...

Page 68: ...s such as fuel with high catalyst fines Trending of cylinder wear is very important Trending after damage events can show if permanent damage has occurred or if the situation is improving When liners and rings are replaced together they bed in sooner than when only a rings are replaced Regular start stopping of the engine increases wear rates Feedrate optimisation programs and assistance from the ...

Page 69: ...MA K17510 KW LinerSCAN manual ISSUE P doc Page 68 of 93 7 Troubleshooting and Fault Finding Troubleshooting and Fault Finding ...

Page 70: ...iring Software firmware problem Restart software on PC and re boot sensor Fuse blown Check lights on bottom of sensor inside box Is the fuse OK Sensor not communicating Check the LinerSCAN software network F6 tab for errors LinerSCAN software not receiving data measurement from one sensor Sensor not connected to network Check all connecting plugs leads Software firmware problem Restart software on...

Page 71: ... K17510 KW LinerSCAN manual ISSUE P doc Page 70 of 93 7 1 1 LinerSCAN software Network Tab The Network tab F6 should look as below Red data lines denote network traffic errors Contact Kittiwake for advice ...

Page 72: ...ware 7 1 3 LinerSCAN software errors CAN Bus dongle not installed Action Check the USB to CAN converter is correctly plugged in Error win CAN close error 5120 Action Check the USB to CAN converter is correctly plugged in Ensure network to dongle is plugged into the USB port before opening LinerSCAN software Failure to do so will result in the software failing to run and the computer will need re s...

Page 73: ... fitted LinerSCAN software not receiving data measurement from one sensor Sensor not connected to network Check all connecting plugs leads Software firmware problem Restart software on laptop and re boot sensor LinerSCAN software does not see some any sensors Break in network Check all connecting plugs leads Check the CAN terminating connector is fitted Engine running indication not operating Faul...

Page 74: ... to that sensor and see if it fills with oil Overhaul air solenoid There is no air blast Check for noise and feel vibrations from the air blast Check for air pressure Is the no air alarm activated Pipework not constructed properly Conduct oil flow test Sensor pipe blocked Air supply shut off Reinstate air supply Air solenoid not operating Check solenoid operation and overhaul replace if necessary ...

Page 75: ...cur for several hours This is seen as flat lines on data charts The progress of filling can be seen by observing the level sensor within the sensor box When the sensor is full the LED will switch on when empty the LED will be off When a blast occurs the system should wempty of oil switching off the LED Should the sensor not fill LED not illuminating after an adequate amount of time 30 mins to 1 ho...

Page 76: ...MA K17510 KW LinerSCAN manual ISSUE P doc Page 75 of 93 The time for the sensor to fill can be monitored by the Level sensor status lights Level Sensor LED indicator ...

Page 77: ...d be on an even keel otherwise oil may flow away from the scavenge space exit pipe 1 Turn power to the sensor off 2 Turn air supply to the sensors off 3 In port engine off open the scavenge inspection cover to gain access to the bottom of the cylinder liner 4 Open the isolation valves for oil IN to the sensor The scavenge drain valve must also be OPEN ...

Page 78: ...ow any oil to flow into the container and then empty the container for the test 6 Slowly pour 500ml of new cylinder oil over the edge of the cylinder as shown The objective is to mimic oil flowing from the liner into the scavenge space 7 After allowing up to 60 minutes for the oil to flow verify that the container has received 300ml of oil 8 Once completed 9 Turn all isolation valves are OFF ...

Page 79: ...manual ISSUE P doc Page 78 of 93 10 Reconnect the oil in hose to the sensor 11 Keep the air and power supplies OFF 7 4 1 Oil flow checklist Cylinder 300ml Oil collected in 60 minutes OK Not OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ...

Page 80: ...se your hand or metallic object wrapped round the level sensor to simulate a full sensor the green and Yellow lights must be on to read full 4 The sensor will now air blast regularly this can be felt by holding the flexible hose 5 During the air blast slowly open the RETURN valve Air can be both heard and felt in the pipe if it is clear Once satisfied close the valve 6 During the air blast slowly ...

Page 81: ...oncentration in ppm based on a simple calibration procedure Both ICP and RDE instruments suffer from size limitation effects For ICP only particles smaller than approximately 3 microns can be measured For RDE instruments the limit is slightly higher around 8 to 10 microns The implication is that if an oil sample is analyzed first by ICP then by RDE the concentrations of certain elements particular...

Page 82: ...in one half of the instrument and the other is the measurement coil into which the sample flows When the instrument has been on for some time the temperatures of these two coils are the same This has the effect of cancelling out any changes in ambient temperature However imbalances in coil temperature which are typically caused by fluid flowing through the sensor and altering the measurement coil ...

Page 83: ...ges are processed not deleted the some messages may be delayed for 30seconds This issue grows with the number of sensors there are 14 on some vessels The sensor values are still recorded but briefly show as being off Once the engine has been running for some time varying fill times the sensors start to get out of synchronisation and the problem of network traffic reduces 10 What is the Inactivity ...

Page 84: ...ain pipes the scavenge space and common compressed air and electrical power supplies Therefore when maintenance is undertaken all common supplies power air oil and drain need turning off disconnecting at source or the valves to the sensor closed to isolate the sensor from the system recommended Open the main drain valve to allow the engine to function Maintenance and Servicing ...

Page 85: ...ockages Cleaning the sensor Checking calibration System functionality 8 1 1 Checking the Readings Sensor Confidence Test A measure check can be made by inserting the calibration rod into the sensor as follows Caution Turn the oil valves OFF and disconnect the air supply Step 1 Step 2 Step3 Step 4 Remove the oil pipes Inert check standard rods into Oil In and Oil Out Start a measure single Measurem...

Page 86: ...he LinerSCAN software to be closed or the Network Dongle to be removed Follow the steps below Step 1 Step 2 Step3 Step 4 Remove the oil pipes Press x in HyperTerminal Press c and follow on screen instructions When requested Insert Standard The standard can be removed once calibration data appears scaling factor Follow confidence check to verify calibration ...

Page 87: ... RS232 allows direct connection to the sensor via HyperTerminal on a laptop The serial settings are 9600 baud 8 data bits no parity and 1 stop bit No handshaking Remove the 4 screws on the terminal box inside the LinerSCAN box Connect the correct coloured wires on the adapter lead ...

Page 88: ...enoid Valves Caution Turn the oil valves OFF disconnect the air supply and disconnect the Power supply Remove the electrical connection M4 nuts and solenoid clamp Remove the nylon tube by pushing the collar and pulling the tube The Valve can now be accessed and serviced 1 2 ...

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Page 90: ...re as this may scratch and damage the plastic Before dismantling the sensor perform a blockage test as detailed in the Troubleshooting and Fault Finding section The sensor is best serviced when removed from its installation Disconnect Pipework to the sensor and remove the sensor from its mounting Clean or re new associated Pipework and tubing if necessary Unbolt the bulkhead mounting and remove Ny...

Page 91: ... manual ISSUE P doc Page 90 of 93 Remove the 4 screws holding the gland plate Use 18mm and 22mm spanners to remove the U pipe IMPORTANT The 18mm spanner is used to prevent damage to the sensor especially the plastic manifold ...

Page 92: ...lean the sensor bores and U tube Should the sensor bore be completely blocked the air blast solenoid will need removal inspection and possible cleaning In addition the sensor will need removal from the enclosure and the sensor stripped and cleaned As follows ...

Page 93: ... doc Page 92 of 93 Remove two BSP nuts 27mm Spanner and 5 x M8 bolts 8mm Hex The sensor can be removed whilst attached to the chassis plate Remove the oil inlet fitting 4 x M4 bolts 3mm hex key Remove the air block 4 x M4 bolts 3mm hex key ...

Page 94: ...pe work and re assemble the sensor Assembly is the opposite of disassembly Ensure O Rings are re fitted correctly Pipe work to the sensor must also be clear of debris before re mounting sensor 8 5 Changing the fuse Unscrew the fuse holder and replace with a fuse of the correct rating and type ...

Page 95: ...lter Division Europe 3 6 Thorgate Road Littlehampton West Sussex BN17 7LU United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1903 731470 Fax 44 0 1903 731480 Email kittiwakesales parker com Web www kittiwake com 2013 Parker Hannifin Corporation MA K17510 KW ...

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