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Wärtsilä SERCK Tipo 500

Wärtsilä Wärtsilä SERCK Tipo 500 is identified in the source list as a plate evaporator. It is installed in the engine room and connected to seawater, heating medium, vacuum or ejector, distillate and freshwater systems. Its purpose is to produce freshwater from seawater by evaporating water at reduced pressure and condensing the vapor as distillate. The source record provides the existing record note 'Wärtsilä SERCK Tipo 500 plate type freshwater generator, 35 m³/day'. A plate or other evaporator section, condenser, ejector or vacuum arrangement, pumps and salinity monitoring form the plant. The exact model designation and any source-listed capacity distinguish production capability and heating-surface arrangement from neighboring generators; refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure.

Components & Design

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Technical Data

series SERCK Tipo
capacity m3 per day 35
type plate_evaporator

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Common failures & inspection points

●Scale or fouling on evaporator surfaces caused by seawater concentration or poor treatment, resulting in reduced freshwater production
●Loss of vacuum caused by air leakage, ejector wear or poor seawater flow, resulting in higher boiling temperature and low capacity
●High distillate salinity caused by carry-over, damaged seals or salinity-sensor faults, resulting in product-water rejection
●Condenser fouling caused by scale or debris, resulting in poor condensation and reduced vacuum performance
●Pump, valve or seal leakage caused by wear or corrosion, resulting in unstable feed, visible leakage or inability to maintain normal operation

Service & Maintenance

Trend freshwater production, salinity, vacuum, temperatures and seawater flow against established normal operation. Inspect and clean evaporator and condenser surfaces using approved methods and maintain seawater strainers. Check ejectors, pumps, valves and vacuum leaks when production falls. Verify the salinity cell and automatic diversion after maintenance. Prevent excessive scaling by following the vessel's operating and treatment procedure. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for vacuum, temperature, cleaning and salinity limits.

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Replacement Parts

Keep plate gaskets or seals, salinity-cell service parts, ejector nozzles, pump seals, valve kits and manufacturer-recommended heat-transfer components. Strategic spare plates or a replacement salinity sensor may be appropriate for critical vessels. Confirm materials and parts from exact model documentation.
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