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GJ9 8m dia 10m3h 6bar

Programmable Tank Cleaning Machine · Tank Cleaning Equipment

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Alfa Laval Gunclean Toftejorg tank cleaning machine. Alfa Laval (formerly the Toftejorg Group, acquired in 2003) specialises in fully programmable shipboard tank cleaning machines using turbine-driven rotary technology. Gunclean Toftejorg units are designed mainly as fixed installations in crude oil, product and chemical tankers, and for offshore applications.

Specifications

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Coverage Diameter (m)8
Flow Rate (m³/h)10
Pressure (bar)6
Rotation Typeprogrammable
Mediawater
Inspection

Inspector Detail

Common issues

  • Nozzle wear or erosion changing the spray pattern and reducing cleaning coverage
  • Gear train or turbine drive wear causing incorrect rotation speed or indexing
  • Seal leakage at the deck/tank penetration
  • Fouling or blockage of the nozzle from cargo residue or scale
  • Programme/indexing mechanism sticking, causing incomplete tank coverage
  • Supply hose or coupling wear at the connection point

Inspection checklist

  • Inspect the nozzle for wear, erosion or deformation
  • Check the rotation/indexing cycle against the programmed pattern, bench-testing where possible
  • Inspect seals and packing at the tank penetration for leakage
  • Check the gear train/turbine for correct operation and unusual noise
  • Verify supply pressure and flow rate match the machine's rated operating window
  • Inspect the machine housing for corrosion or mechanical damage
  • Check the mounting/deck fitting for tightness and corrosion

Service intervals

Nozzle inspection/renewaltypically every 12 months, more frequently for abrasive or high-solids cargo residues
Gear train lubrication serviceper maker's schedule, commonly annually
Full strip-down overhaultypically every 2-3 years or per maker's recommendation, aligned with the tank cleaning system survey
Seal/packing renewalat each major overhaul or on evidence of leakage

Typical wear limits

Nozzle bore wearmonitored by loss of spray pressure/pattern rather than a fixed dimension - renew per the maker's condition criteria for this machine
Rated coverage and flowre-verify the nameplate rating (approximately 8 m coverage diameter, 10 m3/h at 6 bar for this unit) against actual cleaning performance if effectiveness is in question

Ranges are typical for this design class. Always confirm against the manufacturer documentation for your serial number.

Critical spares

  • Nozzle assembly
  • Seal/packing kit for the tank penetration
  • Gear train components as recommended by the maker
  • Drive turbine/motor internals

Safety

  • High-pressure water jet at the nozzle - never work near an operating machine or with the supply line pressurised
  • Confined space and potentially flammable/inert atmosphere considerations when entering the tank for inspection
  • Water hammer/pressure surge risk on start-up if the supply valve is opened too quickly

Class survey

Tank cleaning machines integrated with a fixed cargo/ballast tank cleaning system are generally reviewed as part of the vessel's cargo system survey; class expects maintenance evidence where the machine interfaces with the cargo or inert gas system.

Estimated lifetime: Service life is normally expressed in years of tank-cleaning campaigns rather than running hours; internals (nozzle, gears, seals) are consumable and replaced on condition rather than the unit being run to a defined lifetime figure.

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