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IG Scrubber/Dryer 8000m3h

IG Scrubber/Dryer · Inert Gas Systems

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Alfa Laval Inert Gas Systems. Alfa Laval is the market leader in inert gas generation for maritime tanker vessels. The Smit Combustion system is a low-pressure combustion-based IGS using the patented Ultramizing® technology to produce soot-free inert gas with oxygen content 2-4%. Capacity range: 1000-20,000 m³/h at 0.15-0.25 bar(g). System includes combustion generator, cooler/

Specifications

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Capacity (m³/h)8000
Oxygen Content (%)0
Dew Point (°C)-25
Inert Gas Systemscrubber
Inspection

Inspector Detail

Common issues

  • Scrubber tower nozzle/packing fouling with soot and scale reducing gas cooling and washing efficiency
  • Deck water seal (non-return) malfunction risking gas or flame back-flow toward the scrubber
  • Oxygen analyzer calibration drift giving false-safe or false-high O2 readings
  • Blower bearing wear and vibration from prolonged running in a corrosive gas stream
  • Scrubber effluent pH/quality issues affecting overboard discharge compliance
  • Combustion chamber refractory or burner nozzle degradation affecting soot-free operation
  • Pressure/vacuum breaker or mechanical non-return valve seizure

Inspection checklist

  • Function-test deck seal water level, heater, and low-level alarm
  • Calibrate oxygen analyzer against certified reference gas
  • Inspect scrubber spray nozzles for blockage or wear
  • Check blower bearings, coupling alignment, and vibration
  • Test non-return/pressure-vacuum breaker for free movement
  • Inspect scrubber tower internals for soot and scale build-up
  • Verify IG main and distribution valves operate and seal correctly
  • Check effluent pH monitoring and overboard discharge arrangement

Service intervals

Oxygen analyzer calibrationtypically monthly or per maker's schedule, and before each cargo operation requiring IG
Deck seal water level/heater function testtypically monthly, with a watch-level check during IG use
Scrubber nozzle inspectiontypically every 3-6 months or at drydock, depending on fuel sulphur content and running hours
Blower bearing lubrication/vibration checktypically every 500-1,000 running hours per maker's schedule
Non-return valve/deck seal overhaultypically annually or at drydock

Typical wear limits

Deck seal water levelmaintain within the maker's marked working range - low level triggers alarm/trip; confirm the exact setpoint in the vessel's approved manual

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

Critical spares

  • Scrubber spray nozzles
  • Deck seal non-return valve internals/gaskets
  • Oxygen analyzer sensor cell
  • Blower bearings
  • pH probe / effluent monitoring sensor
  • Burner nozzle (combustion type)

Safety

  • Inert gas is an asphyxiation hazard - strict enclosed-space entry procedures required around scrubber, tank, and IG lines
  • Failure of the deck seal can allow flammable cargo vapour to reach the scrubber/engine room side
  • High-temperature combustion gas and hot surfaces at the scrubber inlet
  • Toxic and corrosive scrubber effluent
  • Loss of oxygen monitoring can mask an unsafe atmosphere being supplied to cargo tanks

Class survey

Inert gas systems are subject to specific SOLAS/class survey requirements including oxygen content verification, deck seal function test, and non-return device testing; O2 analyzer calibration and system function test records are commonly checked at annual and renewal surveys.

Estimated lifetime: Major mechanical components (blower, combustion chamber) commonly remain in service 15-20+ years with scheduled overhaul; sensors such as O2 analyzer cells and pH probes are consumables typically replaced every 1-3 years.

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