8.
Compressed Air System
Compressed air is used to start engines and to provide actuating energy for safety and control
devices. The use of starting air for other purposes is limited by the classification regulations.
To ensure the functionality of the components in the compressed air system, the compressed
air has to be free from solid particles and oil.
8.1
Instrument air quality
The quality of instrument air, from the ships instrument air system, for safety and control
devices must fulfill the following requirements.
Instrument air specification:
1 MPa (10 bar)
Design pressure
0.7 MPa (7 bar)
Nominal pressure
+3°C
Dew point temperature
1 mg/m
3
Max. oil content
3 µm
Max. particle size
Approx. 5.5 Nm
3
/h (running engine)
Consumption
NOTE
If engine is ATEX Zone 2 classified, the additional air consumption will be max.
0.33 Nm
3
/h.
NOTE
If the engine is specified to run in arctic conditions, an air waste gate is installed
with an additional air consumption of 2.5 Nm
3
/h.
8.2
Internal compressed air system
All engines, independent of cylinder number, are started by means of compressed air with a
nominal pressure of 3 MPa (30 bar). The start is performed by direct injection of air into the
cylinders through the starting air valves in the cylinder heads. The main starting valve, built
on the engine, can be operated both manually and electrically.
The starting air system is equipped with a slow turning valve, which rotates the engine slowly
without fuel injection for a few turns before start. Slow turning is not performed if the engine
has been running max. 30 minutes earlier, or if slow turning is automatically performed every
30 minutes.
All engines have built-on non-return valves and flame arrestors. The engine can not be started
when the turning gear is engaged.
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