where:
heater capacity [kW]
P =
capacity of the separator feed pump [l/h]
Q =
temperature rise in heater [°C]
Δ
T =
For heavy fuels
Δ
T = 48°C can be used, i.e. a settling tank temperature of 50°C. Fuels having a viscosity
higher than 5 cSt at 50°C require pre-heating before the separator.
The heaters to be provided with safety valves and drain pipes to a leakage tank (so that the possible leakage
can be detected).
Separator (1S01/1S02)
Based on a separation time of 23 or 23.5 h/day, the service throughput Q [l/h] of the separator can be es-
timated with the formula:
where:
max. continuous rating of the diesel engine(s) [kW]
P =
specific fuel consu 15% safety margin [g/kWh]
b =
density of the fuel [kg/m
3
]
ρ
=
daily separating time for self cleaning separator [h] (usually = 23 h or 23.5 h)
t =
The flow rates recommended for the separator and the grade of fuel must not be exceeded. The lower the
flow rate the better the separation efficiency.
Sample valves must be placed before and after the separator.
MDF separator in HFO installations (1S02)
A separator for MDF is recommended also for installations operating primarily on HFO. The MDF separator
can be a smaller size dedicated MDF separator, or a stand-by HFO separator used for MDF.
Sludge tank (1T05)
The sludge tank should be located directly beneath the separators, or as close as possible below the sep-
arators, unless it is integrated in the separator unit. The sludge pipe must be continuously falling.
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Product Guide
6. Fuel System
