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Manual
ERMA FIRST BWTS FIT-1000 for HN H2330

Vol. I – System manual

Generic OMSM rev.06 Dated 10/06/2019

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Schisto Industrial Park ( VIPAS ), Block 13, Keratsiniou–Skaramagas Ave,
188 63, Perama, Greece
Tel: (+30) 2104093000 / Fax: (+30) 2104617423
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The current Operation Safety and Maintenance Manual (OMSM) is in line with the Generic Operation
Safety and Maintenance Manual (OMSM) revision 6, dated 10 June2019, as this has been approved
by the USCG TAC 162/060/6/3.
The Rev. number of this document stated on the headers of each page indicate the ship specific
OMSM revision as per vessel's class and flag requirements, but at no case diverts from the operation
principles described on the Generic OMSM Rev.06.

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All rights reserved.
The data contained in this document is proprietary to ERMA FIRST ESK ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS SA
You are respectfully reminded that none of the following may be directly or indirectly released,
reproduced, modified or used in anyway without the explicit permission of ERMA FIRST S.A., neither
can it be used for the reproduction of the BWT System or any of its components.
All specifications included in this manual are subject to change without notice
ERMA FIRST ESK Engineering Solutions S.A. shall not be responsible or liable for damages resulting from
misapplication or misuse of its products.

Contact Details:
ERMA FIRST ESK Engineering Solutions S.A.
Schisto Industrial Park ( VIPAS ), Block 13,
Keratsiniou–Skaramagas Ave,
188 63, Perama, Greece
Tel: (+30) 2104093000 / Fax: (+30) 2104617423
E-mail: [email protected]
WEB: http://www.ermafirst.com/

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Warranty
Erma First's obligation is limited to repairing or replacing, at its option, any part proven to be defective
in material or workmanship under normal use and service. Erma First shall have no obligation under
this warranty or otherwise if the product is altered or improperly repaired or serviced by anyone other
than the authorised engineer(s).

In case part or all of the equipment is not serviced properly, is repaired, altered, or replaced by
someone other than the authorized engineer(s), the manufacturer's warranty on the product can
become void. To prevent loss of cover, always comply exactly with the instructions in this manual.

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Contents
CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................................................... 5

OVERALL INFORMATION AND SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................... 11

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND WIRING ................................................................................................... 12

REVISION DETAILS ........................................................................................................................................... 13

1 HANDLING, INSTALLATION AND STORAGE ........................................................................................... 16

1.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................ 16

2 ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY (EHS) REQUIREMENTS ............................................................... 19

2.1 ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECT OF ERMA FIRST BWTS ..................................................................................... 24

3 MANUFACTURER’S INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... 25

3.1 MARKING REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 25

4 PRINCIPLES OF BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BWMS) OPERATION .................................. 27

4.1 PROCESS/TECHNOLOGY LIMITATIONS OF THE ERMA FIRST BWTS FIT-1000 ................................................ 27

5 MAJOR SYSTEM COMPONENTS ............................................................................................................. 28

5.1 FILTER .................................................................................................................................................. 28
5.1.1 Normal Flow Pattern ................................................................................................................ 29
5.1.2 Flushing Cycle .......................................................................................................................... 30
5.1.3 Service Clearance Guidelines ............................................................................................... 30
5.2 SUCTION PUMP ..................................................................................................................................... 32
5.3 ELECTROLYZER(S) .................................................................................................................................. 33
5.3.1 Installation instructions............................................................................................................. 33
Monitoring ............................................................................................................................................... 33
5.4 TRANSFORMER/ RECTIFIER (T/R) UNIT ...................................................................................................... 34
5.4.1 Preventive maintenance ........................................................................................................ 35
5.4.2 Troubleshooting instructions ................................................................................................... 35
5.5 TRO SENSORS....................................................................................................................................... 37
5.5.1 Installation instructions............................................................................................................. 40
5.5.2 Reagents lifetime ..................................................................................................................... 41
5.5.3 TRO gravity drain tank ............................................................................................................. 42
5.6 FLOW METER......................................................................................................................................... 43
5.7 NEUTRALIZATION MODULE ...................................................................................................................... 46
5.8 MONITORING AND CONTROL AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT ................................................................................. 48
5.9 BWTS CONTROL PANEL ......................................................................................................................... 49
5.9.1 Control panel switches/ buttons ............................................................................................ 49
5.10 REPEATER PANEL ................................................................................................................................... 51
5.11 VISUAL AND AUDIO MEANS .................................................................................................................... 52
5.11.1 For the control panel ............................................................................................................... 52
5.11.2 For the repeater panel ............................................................................................................ 54
5.12 HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE (HMI) ...................................................................................................... 55

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6 OPERATION .............................................................................................................................................. 63
6.1 DESCRIPTION OF BWTS CONDITIONS AND MODES ................................................................................... 63
6.2 OPERATING VALVES FOR BOTH BALLAST AND DE-BALLAST OPERATION .......................................................... 65
6.3 BALLAST OPERATION .............................................................................................................................. 66
6.3.1 Fresh water operation description [with SWP] ..................................................................... 67
6.3.2 Ballast operation with No.1 or/and No.2 Ballast Pump (Inside ER) .................................... 68
6.3.3 Ballast operation with No.3 Ballast Pump AND No.1 or No.2 Ballast Pump ...................... 75
6.4 DE-BALLAST OPERATION ......................................................................................................................... 82
6.4.1 De-Ballast operation with No.1 Ballast Pump (In No.6 WB) [801-27] .................................. 84
6.4.2 De-Ballast operation with No.2 Ballast Pump (In No.6 WB) [801-29] .................................. 89
6.4.3 De-Ballast operation with No.1 and No.2 Ballast Pump (In No.6 WB) [801-27 & 801-29] . 94
6.4.4 De-Ballast operation of APT with Fire/Deck Washing and G.S. Pump............................... 99
6.4.5 De-Ballast operation with Eductor [801-28] ........................................................................ 104
6.5 SYSTEM STATE AND VALVE ARRANGEMENT DURING OFF MODE ................................................................. 108

7 ALARMS.................................................................................................................................................. 110
7.1 ALARMS LIST ....................................................................................................................................... 111
7.2 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................. 118

8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES .................................................................................................................. 126

8.1 UPON FAILURE .................................................................................................................................... 134

9 ERMA FIRST BWTS FIT-1000 SCOPE OF SUPPLY [BOM] ........................................................................ 136

10 SPARE PARTS LIST ............................................................................................................................... 145

11 BWTS FIT-1000 CERTIFICATES ........................................................................................................... 146

11.1 CERTIFICATE FROM GREEK AUTHORITY [IMO-TYPE APPROVAL] ........................................................... 146
11.2 LR APPROVAL .................................................................................................................................... 146
11.3 USCG APPROVAL.............................................................................................................................. 146
11.4 INVENTORY OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ................................................................................................. 146
11.1 ERMA FIRST HYDROGEN MODEL [LR] OUTPUT DATA VERIFIED ................................................................ 146

12 DATA RETRIEVAL ................................................................................................................................ 147

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FIGURE 1: ERMA FIRST MARKING SAMPLE FOR IMO ........................................................................................................ 25

FIGURE 2: ERMA FIRST MARKING SAMPLE FOR USCG .................................................................................................... 26
FIGURE 3: FILTER LAYOUT AND FLOW .................................................................................................................................. 28
FIGURE 4: BASE LID EQUIPMENT .......................................................................................................................................... 29
FIGURE 5: DRAIN VALVE DETAIL .......................................................................................................................................... 29
FIGURE 6: FLUSHING CYCLE EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................................. 30
FIGURE 7: SUCTION PUMP .................................................................................................................................................. 32
FIGURE 8: MINIMUM WORKING PRESSURE FOR FILTERS INLET AND FLUSHING PUMPS.............................................................. 32
FIGURE 9: OVERVIEW OF COMPONENTS............................................................................................................................. 34
FIGURE 10: COOLING WATER CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................... 34
FIGURE 11: T/R CONNECTIONS (DC BUSBARS) .................................................................................................................. 35
FIGURE 12: CLX-XT MONITOR WITH RETURN (FLUSHING) LINE ............................................................................................. 37
FIGURE 13: CLX-XT MONITOR OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................... 38
FIGURE 14: CLX-XT MONITOR, INSIDE VIEW ....................................................................................................................... 38
FIGURE 15: CLX-EX MONITOR WITH RETURN (FLUSHING) LINE ............................................................................................. 39
FIGURE 16: CLX-EX MONITOR OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................................... 40
FIGURE 17: ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 41
FIGURE 18: TRO GRAVITY DRAIN TANK ............................................................................................................................... 42
FIGURE 19: FLOW METER OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................... 43
FIGURE 20: FLOW DIRECTION.............................................................................................................................................. 44
FIGURE 21: IN AND OUTLET PIPE SECTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 45
FIGURE 22: INSTALLATION EXAMPLES WHEN THERE IS A FREE INLET/ OUTLET........................................................................... 45
FIGURE 23: DETAIL FROM THE PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM .................................................................................................... 46
FIGURE 24: ARRANGEMENT WITH DOSING PUMP ................................................................................................................ 47
FIGURE 25: INSTALLATION DETAILS ...................................................................................................................................... 47
FIGURE 26: BWTS CONTROL PANEL................................................................................................................................... 49
FIGURE 27: REPEATER PANEL .............................................................................................................................................. 51
FIGURE 28: INITIAL SCREEN AND OFF SWITCH DISPLAY........................................................................................................ 55
FIGURE 29: BALLAST MODE SWITCH DISPLAY (INDICATIVE IMAGE)....................................................................................... 56
FIGURE 30: DE-BALLAST MODE SWITCH DISPLAY (INDICATIVE IMAGE)................................................................................. 56
FIGURE 31: EMERGENCY MODE SCREEN DURING BALLASTING/ DE-BALLASTING (INDICATIVE IMAGE) .................................. 57
FIGURE 32: HMI SCREEN REPRESENTING BWTS CRITICAL ALARMS (INDICATIVE IMAGE) ...................................................... 58
FIGURE 33: HMI SCREEN REPRESENTING BWTS ATTENTION ALARMS (INDICATIVE IMAGE) ................................................... 58
FIGURE 34: HMI SCREEN REPRESENTING BWTS Q (INDICATIVE IMAGE) .............................................................................. 59
FIGURE 35: HMI SCREEN REPRESENTING BWTS TEMPERATURE T (INDICATIVE IMAGE).......................................................... 59
FIGURE 36: HMI SCREEN REPRESENTING BWTS CONDUCTIVITY SMD (INDICATIVE IMAGE)................................................. 60
FIGURE 37: HMI SCREEN REPRESENTING BWTS TRO1 (INDICATIVE IMAGE) ....................................................................... 60
FIGURE 38: HMI SCREEN REPRESENTING BWTS TRO2 (INDICATIVE IMAGE) ....................................................................... 61
FIGURE 39: HMI SCREEN REPRESENTING BWTS CURRENT (A) (INDICATIVE IMAGE) ............................................................ 61
FIGURE 40: HMI SCREEN REPRESENTING BWTS VOLTAGE (V) (INDICATIVE IMAGE) ........................................................... 62
FIGURE 41: CONTROL PANEL (FOR H2330 ) ...................................................................................................................... 64

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FIGURE 42: BALLAST PROCESS ON BWTS ........................................................................................................................... 66

FIGURE 43: BALLASTING MODE (NORMAL CONDITION) WITH NO.1 OR/AND NO.2 BALLAST PUMP, HMI SCREEN
ARRANGEMENT ......................................................................................................................................................... 69

FIGURE 44: BALLASTING MODE (NORMAL CONDITION) WITH NO.1 OR/AND NO.2 BALLAST PUMP, FW MODE OFF, BWTS
CONTROL PANEL ARRANGEMENT ............................................................................................................................. 70
FIGURE 45: BALLASTING MODE (NORMAL CONDITION) WITH NO.1 OR/AND NO.2 BALLAST PUMP, FW MODE ON, BWTS
CONTROL PANEL ARRANGEMENT ............................................................................................................................. 70
FIGURE 46: DETAIL FROM PROCESS FLOW, INDICATING THE PIPING AROUND THE FILTER....................................................... 72
FIGURE 47: BALLASTING MODE (EMERGENCY CONDITION) WITH NO.1 OR/AND NO.2 BALLAST PUMP, BWTS CONTROL
PANEL ARRANGEMENT .............................................................................................................................................. 74
FIGURE 48: BALLASTING MODE (NORMAL CONDITION) WITH NO.3 BALLAST PUMP AND NO.1 OR NO.2 BALLAST PUMP,
HMI SCREEN ARRANGEMENT .................................................................................................................................... 76
FIGURE 49: BALLASTING MODE (NORMAL CONDITION) WITH NO.3 BALLAST PUMP AND NO.1 OR NO.2 BALLAST PUMP,
FW MODE OFF, BWTS CONTROL PANEL ARRANGEMENT ........................................................................................ 77
FIGURE 50: DETAIL FROM PROCESS FLOW, INDICATING THE PIPING AROUND THE FILTER....................................................... 79
FIGURE 51: BALLASTING MODE (EMERGENCY CONDITION) WITH NO.3 BALLAST PUMP AND NO.1 OR NO.2 BALLAST
PUMP, BWTS CONTROL PANEL ARRANGEMENT ....................................................................................................... 81
FIGURE 52: DE-BALLAST OPERATION PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM .......................................................................................... 82
FIGURE 53: DE-BALLASTING MODE (NORMAL CONDITION) WITH NO.1 BALLAST PUMP [801-27], HMI SCREEN
ARRANGEMENT ......................................................................................................................................................... 85

FIGURE 54: DE-BALLASTING MODE (NORMAL CONDITION) WITH NO.1 BALLAST PUMP [801-27], BWTS CONTROL PANEL
ARRANGEMENT ......................................................................................................................................................... 86

FIGURE 55: DE-BALLASTING MODE (EMERGENCY CONDITION) WITH NO.1 BALLAST PUMP [801-27], BWTS CONTROL
PANEL ARRANGEMENT .............................................................................................................................................. 88
FIGURE 56: DE-BALLASTING MODE (NORMAL CONDITION) WITH NO.2 BALLAST PUMP [801-29], HMI SCREEN
ARRANGEMENT ......................................................................................................................................................... 90

FIGURE 57: DE-BALLASTING MODE (NORMAL CONDITION) WITH NO.2 BALLAST PUMP [801-29], BWTS CONTROL PANEL
ARRANGEMENT ......................................................................................................................................................... 91

FIGURE 58: DE-BALLASTING MODE (EMERGENCY CONDITION) WITH NO.2 BALLAST PUMP [801-29], BWTS CONTROL
PANEL ARRANGEMENT .............................................................................................................................................. 93
FIGURE 59: DE-BALLASTING MODE (NORMAL CONDITION) WITH NO.1 AND NO.2 BALLAST PUMP [801-27 & 801-29],
HMI SCREEN ARRANGEMENT .................................................................................................................................... 95
FIGURE 60: DE-BALLASTING MODE (NORMAL CONDITION) WITH NO.1 AND NO.2 BALLAST PUMP [801-27 & 801-29],
BWTS CONTROL PANEL ARRANGEMENT .................................................................................................................. 96
FIGURE 61: DE-BALLASTING MODE (EMERGENCY CONDITION) WITH NO.1 AND NO.2 BALLAST PUMP [801-27 & 801-29],
BWTS CONTROL PANEL ARRANGEMENT .................................................................................................................. 98
FIGURE 62: DE-BALLASTING MODE (NORMAL CONDITION) OF APT WITH FIRE/DECK WASHING AND G.S. PUMP, HMI
SCREEN ARRANGEMENT .......................................................................................................................................... 100

FIGURE 63: DE-BALLASTING MODE (NORMAL CONDITION) OF APT WITH FIRE/DECK WASHING AND G.S. PUMP, BWTS
CONTROL PANEL ARRANGEMENT ........................................................................................................................... 101
FIGURE 64: DE-BALLASTING MODE (EMERGENCY CONDITION) OF APT WITH FIRE/DECK WASHING AND G.S. PUMP, BWTS
CONTROL PANEL ARRANGEMENT ........................................................................................................................... 103
FIGURE 65: DE-BALLASTING MODE (NORMAL CONDITION) WITH EDUCTOR [801-28], HMI SCREEN ARRANGEMENT ........ 105

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FIGURE 66: DE-BALLASTING MODE (NORMAL CONDITION) WITH EDUCTOR [801-28], BWTS CONTROL PANEL
ARRANGEMENT ....................................................................................................................................................... 105

FIGURE 67: DE-BALLASTING MODE (EMERGENCY CONDITION) WITH EDUCTOR [801-28], BWTS CONTROL PANEL
ARRANGEMENT ....................................................................................................................................................... 107

FIGURE 68: OFF MODE, HMI SCREEN ARRANGEMENT ................................................................................................... 109

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TABLE 1 SPECIFICATIONS OF FILTER ..................................................................................................................................... 28

TABLE 2 SPECIFICATIONS OF ELECTROLYZER ........................................................................................................................ 33
TABLE 3 T/R UNIT TYPE........................................................................................................................................................ 34
TABLE 4 SPECIFICATIONS FOR NON-EX CHLORINE MONITOR DEVICE................................................................................. 37
TABLE 5 SPECIFICATIONS FOR CHLORINE MONITOR DEVICE ............................................................................................... 39
TABLE 6 SPECIFICATIONS FOR FLOW METER......................................................................................................................... 43
TABLE 7: OPERATING VALVES ............................................................................................................................................. 65
TABLE 8: VALVE ARRANGEMENT FOR BALLASTING WITH NO.1 OR/AND NO.2 BALLAST PUMP............................................. 68
TABLE 9: INTERLOCK 1 VALVE ARRANGEMENT FOR BALLASTING WITH NO.1 OR/AND NO.2 BALLAST PUMP ........................ 73
TABLE 10: VALVE ARRANGEMENT FOR BALLASTING WITH NO.3 BALLAST PUMP AND NO.1 OR NO.2 BALLAST PUMP ........ 75
TABLE 11: INTERLOCK 1 VALVE ARRANGEMENT FOR BALLASTING WITH NO.3 BALLAST PUMP AND NO.1 OR NO.2 BALLAST
PUMP ....................................................................................................................................................................... 80
TABLE 12: VALVE ARRANGEMENT FOR DE-BALLASTING WITH NO.1 BALLAST PUMP [801-27] ............................................. 84
TABLE 13: INTERLOCK 1 VALVE ARRANGEMENT FOR DE-BALLASTING WITH NO.1 BALLAST PUMP [801-27] ......................... 87
TABLE 14: VALVE ARRANGEMENT FOR DE-BALLASTING WITH NO.2 BALLAST PUMP [801-29] ............................................. 89
TABLE 15: INTERLOCK 1 VALVE ARRANGEMENT FOR DE-BALLASTING WITH NO.2 BALLAST PUMP [801-29] ......................... 92
TABLE 16: VALVE ARRANGEMENT FOR DE-BALLASTING WITH NO.1 AND NO.2 BALLAST PUMP [801-27 & 801-29] .......... 94
TABLE 17: INTERLOCK 1 VALVE ARRANGEMENT FOR DE-BALLASTING WITH NO.1 AND NO.2 BALLAST PUMP [801-27 & 801-
29] ........................................................................................................................................................................... 97
TABLE 18: VALVE ARRANGEMENT FOR DE-BALLASTING OF APT WITH FIRE/DECK WASHING AND G.S. PUMP ..................... 99
TABLE 19: INTERLOCK 1 VALVE ARRANGEMENT FOR DE-BALLASTING OF APT WITH FIRE/DECK WASHING AND G.S. PUMP
............................................................................................................................................................................... 102
TABLE 20: VALVE ARRANGEMENT FOR DE-BALLASTING WITH EDUCTOR [801-28] ............................................................. 104
TABLE 21: INTERLOCK 1 VALVE ARRANGEMENT FOR DE-BALLASTING WITH EDUCTOR [801-28]......................................... 107
TABLE 22: VALVE ARRANGEMENT DURING OFF MODE ..................................................................................................... 108
TABLE 23: DAILY ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ACTIONS .......................................................................................................... 126
TABLE 24: WEEKLY ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ACTIONS ....................................................................................................... 126
TABLE 25: A MONTH’S ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ACTIONS.................................................................................................. 127
TABLE 26: TWO MONTHS ROUTING MAINTENANCE ACTIONS ............................................................................................. 128
TABLE 27: THREE MONTHS’ ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ACTIONS ........................................................................................... 129
TABLE 28: SIX MONTHS’ ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ACTIONS ................................................................................................ 129
TABLE 29: ANNUAL ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ACTIONS ...................................................................................................... 130
TABLE 30: TWO AND A HALF YEAR (THIRTY MONTHS) ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ACTIONS ..................................................... 132
TABLE 31: FIVE YEAR (SIXTY MONTHS) ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ACTIONS ........................................................................... 133
TABLE 32: AFTER FIVE THOUSAND (5000) HOURS OF BALLASTING OPERATION .................................................................. 133
TABLE 33: UPON FAILURE.................................................................................................................................................. 134

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Overall information and specifications

BWTS model: ERMA FIRST BWTS FIT-1000

Vessel name IMO Number Hull Number Project Number ERMA FIRST BWTS S/N
PATRICIA 9312078 H2330 002-002989 2021002210

Document No: 602-09-2989

Document Revision 02
Date 2/4/2021

BWTS capacity: 1000 m³/h

Max. power consumption: 111.05 kW
Cooling Water flow: 1.5 m³/h

Ballast water temperature range: -2° – 40° C

Minimum conductivity/ salinity in reactor: 1.07 PSU at -2° C/ 0.9 PSU at 3° C

Average operation pressure: 0.5 - 5 bar

Approved for use in explosive atmospheres: No

Max. allowable dosage concentration of
10 mg/L
active substances:
Holding time: not applicable
Max. allowable discharge concentration of
< 0.1 mg/L
active substances:
Max. Hydrogen gas generation: ≤ 1.6% vol. (40% LEL)
Max. differential pressure across filter, prior to
0.4 bar
flushing:

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Electrical connections and wiring

Component Power supply Input signal Output signal Installation zone
4-20mA
FILTER and
440V/60HZ Potential free Non Hazardous
FILTER Control Board
contacts
Electrolytic cells DC, 50V Non Hazardous
4-20mA
1PH Power Output: 230V
ERMA FIRST FIT 4-20mA
100 to 230V/ Potential free Non Hazardous
Control Board Digital inputs: 24V
60HZ contacts
Relay Outputs
Flow meter 24V 4-20mA Non Hazardous
50V-2000A
3PH 4-20mA 2 Outputs:
T/R Non Hazardous
440V/60HZ Digital input: 24V 4-20Ma
1 digital output
Potential free
Non and
TRO sensors 230V Digital input: 24V contact
Hazardous
4-20mA
Non and
Sensors 4-20mA
Hazardous
Remotely operated Potential free
Digital input: 24V Non Hazardous
valve contact

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Revision details

Rev. Date Description Created Checked Approved

Nr.
00 22/2/2021 Original Volume l of Operation Manuals I.LEONTI I.LEONTI A.ADAMI
01 8/3/2021 Revised Ballast with No.3 Ballast pump A.ADAMI A.ADAMI L.XAGORARIS
operation
02 2/4/2021 Removal of de-ballast by gravity mode A.ADAMI A.ADAMI L.XAGORARIS
Revised pop up HMI windows for mode
selection

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Abbreviation Description

BWTS Ballast Water Treatment System

BWMC Ballast Water Management Convention
IMO International Maritime Organization
% Percentage
°C Celsius Degree
LR Lloyd’s Register
USCG United States Coast Guard
psu Practical Salinity Unit (gr/lit)
mg/L milligrams per liter
TRO Total Residual Oxidant
MADC Maximum Allowable Discharge Concentration
DC Direct Current
DN Diameter Nominal (mm)
mA milliampere
Hz Hertz
ECR Engine Control Room
N/A Not Applicable
F Filter
C Electrolytic cell
SMD Salinity measuring device
FM Flow meter
DP Dosing pump
SP Suction pump
DAP Diaphragm air pump
PRV Pressure relief valve
FCWP Fresh cooling water pump
FCWPSP Fresh cooling water pump starter panel
SSV Shutter sampling valve
GV Globe valve
MBV Mini ball valve
T Temperature sensor
FS Flow switch
PI Pressure indicator
G Pressure gauge

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VS-B Neutralizing agent inlet valve

SNRV Sampling non-return valve
VS G2 sampling valve
SWP Sea water pump
BP Ballast pump
T/R Transformer/ rectifier
CWS Cooling water shutter valve
SP2SP Suction pumps’ starter panel
CP Control panel
RP Repeater panel
MSP Mixer starter panel
SWPSP Sea water pump starter panel
H2 Hydrogen
TROS TRO sampling port
TROR TR return port
BIS Neutralizing agent injection port
G2S G2 sampling port
NAT Neutralizing agent tank
NAM Neutralizing agent mixer
DTV Drip tray valve
LS Level Sensor
ARF Air relief filter
DAPS Diaphragm air pump solenoid valve
PS Pressure switch
TS Temperature switch
TGDT TRO gravity drain tank

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1 Handling, installation and storage

1.1 Safety Instructions

These operating instructions contain the basic requirements which should be followed during
installation, operation and maintenance of the equipment. Please keep the operation handbook in
a safe and accessible location close to the unit.
Read instructions carefully, before operating the system. Always comply with the safety instructions
listed in this document, the existing regulations for ship-board accident prevention and any company
internal work operating and safety rules.
Technical Improvements
The manufacturer reserves the right to modify technical data included in this manual without prior
notice.
Personnel Qualification and Training
Make sure that all personnel involved in the installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance
of the ERMA FIRST BWTS is properly qualified and trained. All works on the electrical system and
equipment of the BWTS must be carried out by qualified (electrical) engineers, to avoid damage on
equipment and life threatening situations.
The BWTS must only be used in accordance with the manual, and only by authorized personnel who
is fully aware of the risks involved in the operation of the unit.
Moreover the operating company has the responsibility to ensure that the personnel have fully
comprehended the contents of the operating manual.
Installation
Proper placement of the unit can extend its life duration. The BWTS must be securely installed on a
stable, horizontal surface, in a dry, spacious and well ventilated position. There should be sufficient
space for operation and maintenance.

In case of a leak, make sure that no any equipment that can be damaged is
exposed.

Before installation, operators should be aware of the contents of this manual. Mechanical installation
must be completed before the electrical.

Caution: Contact of water and electricity can be fatal.

Operation - Maintenance
The system must be operated and maintained by authorized personnel only. All work and
modifications to the system must be approved by the manufacturer.
Under no circumstances should the equipment be under power or pressure when work is performed.
Before the startup of the BWTS, make sure that nobody is at risk. Take all necessary measures to ensure
that the BWTS is used only in a safe and reliable state.

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Once per day check the BWTS for obvious damage and defects. In case of a noticeable damage
or a significant and unusual change in the operation of the unit, stop immediately the BWTS and refer
to the troubleshooting table. In case the ship’s crew is unable to bring the system to its normal
operation then contact the manufacturer.
All electrical equipment of BWTS must be inspected at regular periods. Defects like loose connections
or scorched cables should be repaired without any delay.

Ensure that the BWTS is completely switched off before any maintenance and
repair work.

The main switch is to be fitted with a warning sign “Work in progress on the
electrical system” and the main switch must be secured against switching on
again.

Note: The BWTS is exclusively designed to treat ballast water and it should not
be used for other purposes. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for
any damage caused from such use. The risk of such misuse lies upon the user.

Manufacturers Replacement Parts and Unauthorized Modifications

Never make Modifications additions or conversions of the BWTS which might affect the safety and
the operation of the equipment without manufacturer’s prior written confirmation. The control system
software can be modified by ERMA FIRST authorized personnel only.
Only manufacturer’s original spare parts and approved accessories should be used. The use of
unauthorized spare parts and accessories will lead to cancellation of the manufacturer’s warranty
and nullification of the type approval certificate.

Transportation, Storage and Packing

Use only the appropriate transport means, lifts and tools when moving the BWTS and always follow
the safety instructions.
The equipment must be transported carefully and can be freighted to the location of delivery by air
or sea. Always employ the appropriate methods and authorized personnel when maneuvering and
lifting the equipment and comply with the safety regulations.
Always make sure that the equipment used for the lifting and maneuvering the BWTS has the
appropriate lifting capacity. During lifting and maneuvering always make sure that the unit is properly
slung and it is lifted from the provided eyebolts.

When lifting the Unit, make sure that a Lifting Hook with Safety Clutch is used.

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The packing fully insures the protection of the equipment during transportation and storage and can
be removed manually.
After unpacking, check that the equipment is intact and that there is no visible damage.
Dispose of all packing material in an environmentally correct manner
If the unit is to be stored for a long period of time, it should be kept inside the packing. The location
of the storage should be free from dust, frost, extreme heat/sunlight (50°C and above) and vibrations.
If the BWTS is used and then be inactive for a long time then all components should be fully drained
and dried, preferably flushing it with water-the skid components are self-drained when ballasting
mode is finished, only the pre-filter needs to be drained manually, by removing the flange on air-vent
connection or differential pressure switch flange (depending on the pre-filter installation orientation).
The pumps of the system should be drained and a small quantity of light oil should be injected in the
shafting box after loosening the glad packing.

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2 Environment, health and safety (EHS) requirements

Compliance with ERMA FIRST basic rules of safety is mandatory. If any of the basic rules cannot be
followed, this implies a high safety risk on site.

Site representative

The installer must appoint one of their employees on site to be

responsible for ensuring that the installation team adheres to the
relevant EHS requirements of the governing authorities applicable to
the site, as well as any applicable rules and advice of the owner of the
site. The appointed representative must have undergone training in
both EHS regulations and also first aid training.
The appointed person must regularly inspect the work performed,
equipment and processes used and take actions to rectify any
shortcomings identified. All inspections and actions taken must be
documented and forwarded to ERMA FIRST.

Basic Rules
Compliance with ERMA FIRST basic rules of safety is mandatory.
Confined spaces shall be identified and written procedures established
and followed for entry.
A confined space is an enclosed area with the following characteristics:
• Limited access and egress (exit)
• Large enough and so configured that a person can enter the space
• Not designed for continuous employee occupancy; examples include
storage tank, process vessel, sewer, tunnel, vault, pipeline etc.
Confined spaces pose limitations on working conditions because of the
restricted space for equipment and people working on them. Confined
spaces must be identified and a procedure established for safe
employee entry and rescue of employees from the confined space in
case of emergency.

Fall protection
Employees shall use fall protection when exposed to a fall hazard (working
at an elevated level of 2 meters (6 feet) or more).

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Electrical safety: ground fault circuit interrupters

Employees shall use 10 mA ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) on all
portable tools and portable electrical devices used in service/
maintenance, or installation activities at customer locations. Employees
shall use Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) on all portable tools and
portable electrical devices used in all manufacturing/assembly/overhaul &
repair activities where construction activities are performed, or where there
is the potential for exposure to damp/wet areas or the potential for
damage to cords/plugs/receptacles.

Control of hazardous energy

Prior to performing work on machines or equipment, employees shall
identify all hazardous energy forms, bring them to a zero energy state* and
secure them. This shall include but is not limited to mandatory use of lockout
/ tag-out procedures when working on any electrical, mechanical,
hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical or thermal processes.
*Zero energy state is defined as the elimination and/or control of hazardous
energy such that it no longer represents a hazard to employees.

Machine guarding
Employees shall not tamper with or disable machine /equipment guarding
while operating under normal conditions.

Lifting and material handling

Move and lift heavy loads in accordance with health and safety requirements. Wherever possible,
use lifting equipment. Where large pieces of equipment have lifting eyes, use them.
It is the responsibility of each member of the installation team to:

•Follow appropriate work methods laid down for safety

•Make proper use of equipment provided for safety
•Co-operate with their employer on health and safety matters
•Inform the employer if they identify hazardous handling activities
•Ensure that their activities do not put others at risk

Note: Do not manually handle equipment if it is too heavy to safely lift, or if there
is suitable lifting equipment that can be used instead.

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Best practices for manual handling

There is a difference between what people can lift and what they can safely lift. Do not lift or handle
more than you can easily manage based on the site-specific risk assessment (max. 20 kg/person/lift).
If in doubt, seek advice or get help.
The following best practices are useful in training people in safe manual handling.

Think before lifting/handling.

Plan how to lift. Can handling aids be used? Where is
the load going to be placed. Do you need help with
the load.
Remove obstructions such as discarded wrapping
materials. For a long lift, consider resting the load
midway on a table or bench to change grip.

Adopt a stable position.

Stand close to the load, feet apart with one leg
slightly forward to maintain balance. Be prepared to
move your feet during the lift to maintain balance.
Avoid tight clothing or unsuitable footwear, which
may make this difficult.

Get a good hold.

Where possible, hug the load as close as possible to
your body. This makes lifting easier than if you just grip
the load tightly with hands only.

Keep the head up when lifting.

Look ahead, not down at the load, once you are
holding it securely.

Start in a good posture.

At the start of the lift, slight bending of the back, hips
and knees is preferable to fully flexing the back
(stooping) or fully flexing the hips and knees
(squatting).
Don't flex the back any further while lifting. This can
happen if the legs begin to straighten before lifting
the load.

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Keep the load close to the waist.

Keep the load close to the body for as long as
possible while lifting.
Keep the heaviest side of the load next to the body.
If a close approach to the load is not possible, try to
slide the load towards the body before attempting to
lift it.

Turn by moving the feet rather than twisting and lifting

at the same time.
Avoid twisting the back or leaning sideways,
especially while the back is bent. Keep the shoulders
level and facing in the same direction as the hips.

Move smoothly.
Do not jerk or snatch the load because this can make
it harder to keep control and can increase the risk of
injury.

Put down, and then adjust.

If precise positioning of the load is necessary, put it
down first, and then slide it into the desired position.

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Personal protective equipment

Should include but not be limited to: safety helmet, safety shoes,
hand, eye and ear protection, coveralls and harnesses. Each
person on site must have sufficient access to PPE to allow them to
carry out their job in a safe manner, both to the individual and to
other people.

Other safety equipment

Based on site-specific risk assessment, other necessary safety
equipment must be made available by the installer. Examples are:
1 Fire extinguisher
2 Barriers to stop unauthorized access to restricted areas
3 Padlocks to ensure that electrical supplies and other
cabinets can be locked in the off position
4 High visibility vests for work near roads or at night
5 Welding protective equipment
6 Welding helmet and welding shield
7 H2 portable sensor should be used for routine
measurement as per doc. 974-G-03. Such measurement
in not required prior Ballast tank entry since the H2
produced from the electrolysis has been ventilated from
tank air vent heads
8 Portable ground fault circuit interruption

First aid kit

The installer must have a first aid kit on site and the location of the
kit must be known to all staff employed on site.
Minimum contents of first aid kit:
• Antiseptic cleansing wipes (sting free) / • Iodine infection control
wipes / • Burn relief gel pack / • Instant cold compress / • Fabric
bandages / • Adhesive plastic bandages / • Fingertip fabric
bandages / • Knuckle fabric bandages / • Non-stick pads with
adhesive edges / • Compress bandages, off center / •Triangular
sling/bandage / • Gauze dressing pads / •Absorbent gauze
compress / • Sterile eye pads / • Eye wash /•First aid tape / •
Rescue breather CPR one-way valve face shield / • Exam quality
gloves / • Scissors / • First aid guide booklet, in English and also the
first language of any employed staff

Smoking, alcohol and drugs

Smoking is allowed only in recognized smoking areas.
Alcohol and drugs are strictly prohibited on the work site. No
employee under the influence of alcohol or drugs is permitted to
work on any part of the Ballast Water Treatment System. Any
employee found to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will
be removed from site and barred from returning.

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Environment
The installer must work in a way that takes into account
environmental concerns.
Any oils, diesel, batteries, paints, solvents, cleaning fluids and other
restricted substances should be disposed of in a correct manner.
Specifically oils, paints, solvents etc. may not be disposed of in
drains, but must be taken to correct disposal places according to
local regulation.
Any equipment replaced, such as old pumps, motors or other
machinery must be disposed of at recycling centers.

2.1 Environmental Effect of ERMA FIRST BWTS

ERMA FIRST evaluated the corrosivity of the ERMA FIRST BWTS system following the already published
GESAMP recommendations for corrosivity testing (MEPC 59.2.16, Report of the 8th GESAMP meeting
group).
The tests were performed in a Dutch independent laboratory TNO and the results proof that there is
no more corrosivity in treated ballast water when compared to seawater.
According to MEPC64.INF.21 (27/07/2012) Considerations regarding testing to ensure compatibility
between Ballast Water Management Systems and ballast tank coatings Submitted by the
International Paint and Printing Ink Council (IPPIC) at par.22 IPPIC recognizes that BWMS systems solely
using chlorine as an Active Substance in concentrations below 10 mg/l in water entering the ballast
tanks do not pose a significant risk of having a detrimental effect on most coating systems.
Please refer to report after request: TNO-RAP-11-00315_3 The evaluation of the corrosivity of the ERMA
FIRST BWT system according to GESAMP recommendations.

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3 Manufacturer’s Information
ERMA FIRST S.A. is a company established for the purpose of providing to the Marine, Shipping and
Shipbuilding Industry worldwide turn-key solutions for ballast water treatment. ERMA FIRST’s team
brings together the scientific background and the determination to innovation and originality, in
order to deliver world-class engineering and products of quality-ethical standards. ERMA FIRSTs
project concerns the development, design, certification and manufacture of integrated
management systems of ballast water
ERMA FIRST SA implements management system that confirms to the requirements of the standard
ELOT EN 9001:2008 and ELOT EN ISO 14001: 2004 for the Engineering, Design, and trade of Ballast
Water Treatment Systems with Certificate numbers 1582/Δ and 255/Π, respectively.
ERMA FIRST BWTS FIT 75-3000 and Ex Models are constructed as per MEPC300(72), Greek National Law
Rule FEK65.A (2017) and USA 46 CFR 162.060.

3.1 Marking Requirements

Each ERMA FIRST BWTS is equipped with a stainless steel engraved nameplate securely fastened to
the BWMS and plainly marked with the information below and an example is depicted.
1) Certification Guidelines
2) Serial No
3) Date of Manufacture
4) Hydraulic capacity
5) Installed power

Figure 1: ERMA FIRST Marking sample for IMO

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Figure 2: ERMA FIRST Marking sample for USCG

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(BWMS) operation

4 Principles of ballast water management system (BWMS) operation

The ERMA FIRST BWTS system developed by ERMA FIRST S.A. is autonomous, modular and reliable for
the treatment of ballast water, with respect to the Ballast Water Discharge Standard (BWDS) of 33
CFR 151.1511 and 151.2030 and the D-2 standard of the International Convention for the Control and
Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments.
Additional models were added in order to exceed all the special installation requirements either for
New Building vessels or especially any retrofit project.
During ballasting, the incoming/ upcoming water goes through filtration, to remove particles and
organisms larger than 40 microns. The filtered water will then enter to the electrolytic cell. The
remaining viable organisms are eliminated with in situ production of chlorine up to 6 mg/L (TRO) from
advanced electrolytic cells. Using an active substance that is produced by the method of
electrolysis, any danger of re-growth is eliminated. During de-ballasting, system is by-passed and the
water can be discharged directly overboard after neutralization.
Ιsokinetic G2 sampling port is placed on the discharge line enabling authorities to sample treated
ballast water prior to discharge and verify BWTS operation and efficiency.

4.1 Process/technology limitations of the ERMA FIRST BWTS FIT-1000

Type and model designation: ERMA FIRST BWTS FIT-1000 and incorporating with treated rated
capacity (TRC) = 1000 m3/h
Active Substance: TRO
Maximum allowable dosages of Active Substances: TRO = 10 mg Cl2/L
Maximum allowable discharge concentrations of Active Substances: < 0.1 mg/L
Minimum water temperature: -2 °C

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5 Major system components

A general description of the components used for construction and installation of the BWMS follows.
Materials that are used for construction and installation of the BWMS are according to Classification
societies Rules for Installation on-board Ships.
Moreover every system is accompanied with an Inventory Of Hazardous Material documentation as
defined in Resolution MEPC.269(68), "Guidelines for the Development of the Inventory of Hazardous
Materials".

5.1 Filter
This is an automatic backwashing filter with nominal filtration capacity down 40μm.
Table 1 Specifications of Filter

Filter Insert/filtration degree: 40 microns

Type: FILTERSAFE BS400-E-HU DN400
Capacity: 1000 m3/hr
Temperature: -10° - 55 °C
Design Pressure: 8 bar
Body: Carbon Steel
Electrical elements: Installation on non Hazardous areas

Figure 3: Filter layout and flow

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Figure 4: Base lid equipment

Male push-in connector

(PLASS)
8mm x ¼’’ NPT, connected
Ball valve ½’’ NPT (SS316)
to DP switch

Figure 5: Drain valve detail

5.1.1 Normal Flow Pattern

Sea water enters the filter inlet and passes through a four-layer, woven-wire, sintered stainless steel
screen. As the water flows through the screen, solids and dirt particles form a layer on the screen
(filtration cake) which improves filtration efficiency. The build-up or layer of particles causes a small
pressure differential across the screen. This differential is constantly monitored by a Pressure
Differential (PD) switch. When the pressure differential reaches a preset value, the controller activates
a flush cycle.

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5.1.2 Flushing Cycle

The flushing cycle can be initiated through the PD switch and/or by a preset time interval. The cycle
starts with the following sequence of events: the flushing valve opens, the suction pump (optional)
turns on and, finally, the motor starts.
The open flush valve creates a pressure differential between the filter inlet and the atmospheric
pressure that exists at the outlet of the discharge line. This differential induces a suction action at the
proximity nozzles that are at the ends of the scanner. The motor moves the scanner in a helical
motion and the nozzles move transversely along the screen and by doing so, remove the build-up
on the inside of the screen.

Figure 6: Flushing cycle equipment

Allow sufficient space for safe and easy maintenance and service of all components.

It is important that the pressure differential between the filter inlet and the filter outlet
never exceeds 1.5 bar, as this could damage the screen. If there is a risk of the
pressure differential exceeding 1.5 bar, precautions must be taken to protect the
screen. The inlet valve must shut off when the DP reaches 1.5 bar for a duration of 2
minutes.
Note

5.1.3 Service Clearance Guidelines

Service clearance is the additional area and space that surrounds the filter, and which is required in
order to service the filter elements, in an easy and safe way.
Maintain service clearance to enable comfortable and safe accessibility to:
▪ Access draining outlets and DP pipes connectors.
▪ Service the driving units, service the front lid components.
▪ Pull out the screen unit.

Service Clearance Formula:

• Total service clearance is calculated by adding the following two areas:
• Screen Unit Clearance - the length of the complete screen & scanner unit.
• Operational Clearance - the required length for hanging point and lifting equipment.

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Consider the “clearance area” during installation Check lifting weights and install proper lifting
to allow proper maintenance. eye in line with the filter centerline.

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5.2 Suction pump

The suction pump is optional supply. Depending on the position of filter’s flushing line, the pump assists
in the flushing cycle.

Figure 7: Suction pump

Figure 8: Minimum working pressure for filters inlet and flushing pumps

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5.3 Electrolyzer(s)
The number and the type of the cells used at the electrolysis module depend on ship specific
selected ERMA FIRST F BWTS according to ballast water pump capacity.

Table 2 Specifications of Electrolyzer

Design pressure: 0 - 6 bar

TA temperature: -2 °C
Maximum operating temperature: 45 °C
Maximum ambient temperature: 60 °C
Electrical connections: Installation in non hazardous areas

An electrochemical cell produces sodium hypochlorite from seawater and DC current; the capacity
is maximum 6 ppm for the specific flow (m³/h) rating of the system.
It is a bipolar electrochemical cell which consists of an electrode assembly package mounted in a
cell house. To reduce weight and optimize strength the cell house is made of Glassfiber Reinforced
Plastic (GRP). Both cathodes and anodes are made of titanium plates and the specific anode areas
with a specially developed coating are capable to produce sodium hypochlorite to a concentration
of up to 6ppm directly into the water.
Installation of the electrochemical cells into the piping is done by flanged connections.
4
1

2 3
1. Housing
2. Inlet flange connection
3. Cabling (connection) boxes
4. Electrode assembly
5. Outlet flange connection

5.3.1 Installation instructions

For your own safety and to allow a proper use of the electrochemical cell; in order to avoid
unnecessary mistakes and accidents; it is important that anyone who manages the electrochemical
cell have good knowledge of its area of use and its safety features
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way.
• The installation must be professionally done by suitably trained personnel.
• Repairs carried out by inexperienced staff can result in injury or serious malfunctioning. Always
contact your dealer or ERMA FIRST service department. Always insist on genuine ERMA FIRST
spare parts.

Monitoring
All operating parameters shall be recorded in the data logger for the ERMAFIRST BWT system.
Operating parameters to be recorded are current (A), voltage (V) and hours of operation.

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5.4 Transformer/ Rectifier (T/R) Unit

It’s the direct current power supply of the electrolyzers. The device transforms alternating current to
low voltage direct current and is controllable via communication interface. The unit consists of
modular power module 50V/2000A, which together with a control module to form a complete unit.
The transformer/ rectifier is water cooled.
Table 3 T/R Unit type

Voltage range: 0-50V

Max Cooling Water 40 °C
temperature:
Cooling Water quality: Low conductivity, not acid water
Cooling Water pressure: 2-5 bar
FlexKraft Marine is a modular designed rectifier for industrial processes. The rectifier consists of one
control module and one to ten identical power modules.

Figure 9: Overview of components

Figure 10: Cooling water connections

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The Transformer/ Rectifier is water cooled. In case there is no water circulation (no
water or no circulation) the temperature safety within T/R will shut down the power
modules (within 1-2 min)

Figure 11: T/R connections (DC busbars)

5.4.1 Preventive maintenance

The maintenance intervals depend on the amount of fouling, moisture, etc. the rectifier is exposed
to. The following maintenance must be done yearly:
• •Check fans for correct operation and any undue noise. Replace if necessary.
• Check/cleaning of the contact surfaces of the output busbars.
• •Check that bolts for DC busbars/connections are tightened.
• •Check that water couplings do not leak and that they are undamaged.

5.4.2 Troubleshooting instructions

Troubleshooting must only be done by authorised personnel!
Mains voltage is present behind the control PCB of the power module!
Water along with electricity needs special attention. Pay attention to malfunction
and damages in the cooling system and check that no water has leaked into the
electronics.

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If a fault has occurred in the rectifier, it can often be traced on the basis of the fault symptoms to a
particular main unit, sub-unit or component, which can then be replaced or repaired.

Check which alarm is set control module

power module

The POWER GOOD LED on the power module with an alarm/warning is:
▪ Blinking, if the alarm/warning is active.
▪ Turned off, if the power module has had an alarm/warning.
▪ Isn’t turned on again until the rectifier is restarted and the reason for alarm/warning has
disappeared.

Check if the POWER GOOD LED on the power module is lit after restart.
Tip:
Ιf the mains loses a phase, the rectifier works on low load, with increasing load, the rectifier sends a
warning and blink all LEDs on the power modules missing a phase.
If the warning is high temperature either in power modules or in control modules the power modules
LEDs will blink and a message will appear in the display. This can be an indication that the cooling
water to the rectifier isn’t enough or not turned on at all.
If the fault cannot be traced to a particular component, the quickest way is usually to divide the
rectifier into main parts and start by checking the main part closest to the supply network, then work
through the rectifier, finishing with the main part closest to the load.

Before cables or connectors are disconnected during troubleshooting, the rectifier

must first be isolated from the power supply!

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5.5 TRO sensors

The purpose of the Total Residual Oxidants or TRO sensors (TRO1 – TRO2) is to constantly measure Cl2
(TRO) in the ballast water during treatment and also during discharge. During ballasting the reading
regulates the applied current on the electrodes. At the de- ballasting the reading drives the dosing
rate of the neutralizing agent to maintain it at the MADC of 0.1 mg/L. For accurate measurements,
the water being analysed should be free of coarse material, which in the case for ERMA FIRST FIT
treated water, is free of particles larger than 40 microns.
TRO1 measures TRO during ballasting, TRO1, TRO2, TRO3 and TRO4 during de-ballasting.
TRO2, TRO3 and TRO4 measure TRO after the neutralization stage, prior but close to the overboard
discharge point for ballast pumps and prior to discharge G2 Sampling port to ensure 0.1 mg/l MADC.
Table 4 Specifications for non-EX Chlorine Monitor Device

Standard outputs 4-20 mA and RS-485 with Modbus

User alarms 2 user selectable alarms for sample concentration

Operating temperature 0-55 C (32 to 131 F)

Input pressure 0.34 bar-10.3 bar (5-150 psi)
Ingress protection IP66 (except fan IP55)
Power 100-240 VAC Auto switchable 47-63hz
Certifications ICE, UL, CSA, (ETL, ETL c)

Flow rate to waste 200-400 ml/min

Figure 12: CLX-XT monitor with return (flushing) line

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Figure 13: CLX-XT monitor overview

Figure 14: CLX-XT monitor, inside view

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Table 5 Specifications for Chlorine Monitor Device

Alarms Standard: Two Programmable, 120-240VAC 2A Form C Relay

Remote Standby Option: One NO relay contact 120-240VAC 2A

Analog Output Powered 4-20 mA, 600 Q drive, isolated

Water Pressure Integral pressure regulator 0.34 bar (5.0 PSI) to 10.3 bar (150 PSI.)

Flow Rate to Waste 200 - 400 ml/min.

Operating Temperature 0°C - 55°C (32°F - 131°F)

Power Supply 240 VAC (130 to 240VAC), 47-63 Hz, 250VA

IECEx Hazloc Rating Ex px IIC T4 Gb 0°C < Ta < 55°C

Compressed Air Water and oil free, -40°F (-40°C) Dew Point, Particles <5u, ISA Grade
Hydrocarbon Free. Full time clean dry air at 5.5 -7 bar (80-101.5 PSI)
@ 112 SLPM (4 SCFM) @ 20°C (68°F) Max

Regulatory Compliance CE Approved, ETL listed to UL 61010-1 Issued May 11 2012 3rd Ed &
and Certifications ETL certified to CSA 22.2 No. 61010.1 issued May 11 2012
EN61326:2006

Figure 15: CLX-EX monitor with return (flushing) line

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Figure 16: CLX-EX monitor overview

5.5.1 Installation instructions

5.5.1.1 Mounting & Site Selection
The instrument is designed for wall mounting. If wall mounting is not practical, the instrument can be
mounted on any suitable level surface Choose a location that is easily accessible for operation and
service and ensure that the front display rests at eye level. Consideration must be made the
plumbing connections.

5.5.1.2 Plumbing
Opaque tubing is recommended be used if the tubing will be exposed to sunlight, to prevent algae
growth. The instrument is equipped with an internal cabinet drain (vent) to prevent damage in the
event of a tubing failure. The main sample drain tubing connects to a hose barb. It is
recommended that opaque tubing be used to prevent algae growth. Keep this tubing as short as
possible. This drain must be kept open to the atmosphere.

5.5.1.3 Electrical Connections

The connections are labeled and are self-descriptive (see the following figure).
Plugs are inserted into the RS-485 and 4-20mA cable bulkheads when shipped, to ensure a
watertight seal. These plugs should be removed and discarded when cabling to either of these
connections.

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Figure 17: electrical connections

5.5.2 Reagents lifetime

1. Indicator: 90 days (even if the bottle contains liquid)
2. Buffer: 12 months (even if the bottle contains liquid)

Once mixed the indicator has an expected life of up to 90 days if kept in the
powered cooling chamber. Write the mixing date on the reagent bottle labels in
the area provided. Dispose of expired reagents correctly.

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5.5.3 TRO gravity drain tank

TRO gravity drain tank (TGDT) is filled with TRO gravity drain water, when the BWTS is operating. TGDT
is equipped with high and low level sensors. When the high level sensor is activated, diaphragm pump
DAP3 starts to operate, emptying the water back in the ballast line. This operation stops when the
low level sensor is activated. In case high level sensor is still activated after two (2) minutes, of DAP3
discharge operation an attention alarm is activated.

High level sensor

Low level sensor

Figure 18: TRO gravity drain tank

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5.6 Flow meter

The flow meter (FM) is the device which measures the flow rate of liquid medium at the outlet of the
BWTS. The flow meter (FM) used at BWTS is electromagnetic type. This is the most reliable device for
sea-water applications and installation on board of vessels where special conditions like vibrations
exist.
The electromagnetic flow meter consists of a non-ferromagnetic measuring tube with an electrically
insulating inner surface, and magnetic coils and electrodes that are arranged diametrically on the
tube and are in contact with the process liquid through the tube wall.
Table 6 Specifications for Flow meter

Flow range 36 to 3600 m³/h

Diameter DN80-DN700

Protection class IP67

Supply voltage 100 to 230 V AC, 47 to 64 Hz

Output signal 4-20 mA

Connection Cable entry M20 x 1.5 Thread for cable entries, ½ NPT, G ½”
Electrical Equipment Installation in non-hazardous areas

Figure 19: Flow meter overview

5.6.1.1 Information on installation
The following points must be observed during installation:
▪ The flow direction must correspond to the marking, if present
▪ The maximum torque for all flange screws must be complied with
▪ The devices must be installed without mechanical tension (torsion, bending)
▪ Install flange devices / wafer-type devices with plane parallel counter-flanges and use
appropriate gaskets only
▪ Only gaskets made from a material that is compatible with the measuring medium and
measuring medium temperature may be used

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▪ Gaskets must not extend into the flow area, since possible turbulence could influence the
accuracy of the device
▪ The piping may not exert any inadmissible forces or torques on the device
▪ Do not remove the sealing plugs in the cable glands until you are ready to install the electrical
cable
▪ Make sure the gaskets for the housing cover are seated correctly. Carefully gasket the cover.
Tighten the cover fittings
▪ The transmitter with a remote mount design must be installed at a largely vibration-free location
▪ Do not expose the transmitter and sensor to direct sunlight. Provide appropriate sun protection
as necessary
▪ When installing the transmitter in a control cabinet, make sure adequate cooling is provided

5.6.1.2 Flow direction

The device measures the flow rate in both directions. Forward flow is the factory setting as shown
below:

Figure 20: flow direction

5.6.1.3 Mounting location
The metering principle is independent of the flow profile as long as standing edges do not extend
into the metering section, such as may occur after double elbows (1), in the event of tangential
inflow, or where half open gate valves are located upstream of the flow meter sensor.
In such cases, measures must be put in place to normalize the flow profile.
▪ Do not install fittings, manifolds, valves etc directly in front of the flow meter’s sensor.
▪ Butterfly valves must be installed so that the valve plate does not extend into the flow
meter sensor.
▪ Valves or other turn-off components should be installed in the outlet pipe section (2)

Experience has shown that, in most installations, straight inlet sections 3xDN long and straight outlet
sections 2xDN long are sufficient (see Figure 21).

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Figure 21: In and outlet pipe sections

Note: Inlet length: using bends in 2 dimensions: ≥5 DN, when having bends in 3 dimensions: ≥10 DN

When there is a free inlet or outlet:

▪ Do not install the flow meter at the highest point or the draining – off side of the pipeline,
flow meter runs empty, air bubbles can form (1).
▪ Provide for a siphon fluid intake for free inlets or outlets so that the pipeline is always fill (2),

Figure 22: installation examples when there is a free inlet/ outlet

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5.7 Neutralization module

Neutralization module operates only during de-ballasting. It consists of two TRO devices and a
chemical dosing pump with the adequate chemical storage tank. TRO of the treated ballast water
is neutralized by sufficient dosage of neutralizing agent, sodium bisulfite, in order to ensure MADC of
0.1 mg/L. In detail, TRO concentration is monitored upstream (A) in the treated ballast water to
neutralizing agent dosing point. It is measured also just before the discharge, verifying that the water
being discharged is neutralized and not exceeding MADC.

Figure 23: Detail from the process flow diagram

The neutralizing agent storage tank, which is a portable chemical plastic drum, should be installed
close to the neutralizing stage and specifically close to the dosing pump.

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Sodium Bisulfite 38%, solution is produced by neutralizing sulphur dioxide gas with sodium hydroxide.
It is primarily used for water treatment, removing excess chlorine in drinking water. It is also used for
bleaching pulp in the pulp and paper industry, to remove excess chlorine used in controlling zebra
mussel growth in industrial cooling water systems, and to remove metals from industrial wastewater.

Note: The drained liquid is to be safely discharged to suitable cans for further storing and
discharge to shore facilities by the first opportunity.

5
3
2

Figure 24: Arrangement with dosing pump Figure 25: Installation details

1. Mixer
2. Mixer starter panel
3. Injection valve
4. Dosing pump
5. Neutralizing agent tank
6. Footvalve

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5.8 Monitoring and control auxiliary equipment

The BWTS incorporates a number of auxiliary equipment used for the monitoring and control of its
operation. During ballasting the following auxiliary equipment are used.

1. Salinity or Conductivity meter (SMD) installed in the inlet of the system to monitor salt content.

2. Flow switch (FS) installed downstream of the electrolyzers’. The flow switch is used as a safety
measure for the operation of the electrolyzers. This switch sends signal to the BWTS control panel,
in order to power the electrolytic cells when there’s flow within. .

3. Temperature sensor (T) installed downstream of the electrolyzer. The temperature sensor is used
either as an additional safety measure of the electrolyser when the high temperature limit is
reached or as an indication of possible electrode coatings wear.

4. Pressure indicator Transmitter (PIT) installed in the inlet and outlet of the system, used as a safety
measure and additionally to monitor the pressure drop during ballasting.

5. Hydrogen sensor, installed at the area above the electrolyzer. The detector should be mounted
at high level in order to detect H2, which is lighter than air. It is used as a safety measure
monitoring hydrogen concentration above the electrolyser during ballasting.

6. Temperature switch (TS) installed on cells’ outlet. The switch is used as a safety measure, for the
operation of the electrolyzers. It sends signal to vessel’s control module, in order to stop the power
supply to the Transformer/ Rectifiers when the high temperature limit is reached, without passing
via BWTS Control panel.

7. Pressure switch (PS) installed on cells’ outlet. The switch is used as a safety measure, for the
operation of the electrolyzers. It sends signal to vessel’s control module, in order to stop the power
supply to the Transformer/ Rectifiers when the high pressure limit is reached, without passing via
BWTS Control panel.

After five years, all sensors need check.

After the first five years all sensors should be inspected annually by ERMAFIRST.

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5.9 BWTS control panel

The ERMA FIRST local control panel and repeater panel are used to monitor and control the operation
of all system components. BWTS parameters are constantly recorded in data logger and stored for
24 months.

The BWTS control and monitoring and data logging is achieved by BWTS control panel where the
relevant control switches PLC, data logger and HMI are installed.

Figure 26: BWTS Control panel

5.9.1 Control panel switches/ buttons

MAIN SWITCH
ON The system is powered on but idle. Operation of BWTS will start depending on
the selection of position of the rest control panel switches.
OFF The system is powered off. No BWTS operation is possible and monitoring and
recording of BWTS parameters is stopped.

Control panel should be powered on at all times.

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OPERATION MODE SELECTION SWITCH

Down pointing arrow: Right turn, to activate the pop-up window of operational modes
Up pointing arrow: Left turn, to activate the pop-up window of operational modes

ENTER Enter and initiate selected operation from screen

BACK Return to Main Menu HMI screen

CONDITION SWITCH
NORMAL BWTS is operating according to main switch position.
EMERGENCY Vessels emergency. In case of vessels emergency during ballasting operation
BWTS is switched off and its ballasting components are by passed. If
emergency switch is activated during de-ballasting, samples are taken for TRO
measuring and the dosing of neutralizing agent continues to operate.
FRESH WATER OPERATION SWITCH
ON Salinity sensor detects low salinity and the control panel sends signal to sea
water pump starter panel, to initiate operation and send water to BWTS from
the After Peak Tank - to increase salinity.
Off Fresh water operation is switched off.
FILTER OPERATION SWITCH (NOT APPLICABLE)
Auto Filter is set to normal operation. Filter’ s flushing cycle is controlled and
activated by the control panel.
Off Filter’s operation is switched off
Manual Filter’s flushing cycle is controlled by the operator. Once set it will operate
continuously until stopped.
ALARM RESET BUTTON
When an alarm is triggered a visual and audio signals are activated. The operator can use the reset
button to “stop” the audio signal, and acknowledge the alarm. This action DOES NOT reset the
system.

If the operator presses the button continuously –for 5 seconds- the lamp and buzzer
alarm test will be performed.

CONTROL SWITCH
BWTS is accompanied by a control panel placed in the E/R at suitable position close to the BWTS, so
called BWTS Control Panel.
LOCAL BWTS is operating according to mode and condition switch positions in the
local panel.
When local control is selected it is necessary for the crew to use the vessel’s
communication means, in order to communicate with the ballast operator.
REMOTE BWTS is operating according to mode and condition switch position in the
repeater panel.

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WHEN BALLASTING/ DE-BALLASTING OPERATIONS ARE PERFORMED THROUGH THE

SHIP OFFICE ROOM, IT IS STRONGLY SUGGESTED TO CONTROL THE BWTS THROUGH
THE REPEATER PANEL.

5.10 Repeater panel

Figure 27: Repeater panel

The Repeater panel should be installed in Ship Office Room. The operator has the availability to
operate the system totally via the repeater panel. ERMA FIRST suggests the normal operation of the
BWTS to be performed through the repeater panel.
POWER ON SWITCH
The system is powered on. Use the touch screen to select Mode and Condition.
RESET BUTTON
When an alarm is triggered a visual and audio signals are activated. The operator can use the reset
button to “stop” the audio signal, and acknowledge the alarm. This action DOES NOT reset the
system.

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5.11 Visual and Audio means

5.11.1 For the control panel
POWER ON Visual: White light for BWTS power on.
BWTS components are in standby mode and await operation command to be
selected by control panel switches

CRITICAL ALARM Audio and Visual Alarm: Buzzer and Red light for Critical BWTS Alarm.

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ATTENTION ALARM Visual: Attention BWTS Alarm.

LOCAL CONTROL Visual: System operation via the control panel.

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5.11.2 For the repeater panel

CRITICAL ALARM Audio and Visual Alarm: Buzzer and Red light for Critical BWTS Alarm.
Ballasting operation: System shut-down
De-ballasting operation: System in operation (no further treatment but only conditioning of ballast
water takes place).
The event and/ or operational parameter value which activates the critical alarm is presented at the
BWTS critical alarms list on the control panel screen (HMI)

ATTENTION ALARM Visual: Attention BWTS Alarm.

The BWTS is still in operation but operator attention or action is needed. The event or operational
parameter value which activates the attention alarm is presented at the BWTS attention alarms list
on the control panel screen (HMI).

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5.12 Human Machine Interface (HMI)1

The HMI screen is used to represent the status of BWTS while the system is in operation or idle and also
to switch between Menus to check data. It is an advance touchscreen panel that monitors and
records all operating parameters of the system. Note that BWTS control panel must not be powered
off, except during specific maintenance actions, since it will stop monitoring and recording the
system’s operational parameters and status.
Specific screens appear following the activation of BWTS in different operational modes selected
from Control panel switches: BALLAST, DEBALLAST, OFF and EMERGENCY.
Below screens represent the BWTS operational parameters and system status during the specific BWTS
operational mode.

Figure 28: Initial screen and OFF switch display

1 Figures representing the HMI screen are indicative and NOT project specific.

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Figure 29: Ballast mode switch display (indicative image)

Figure 30: De-Ballast mode switch display (indicative image)

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Figure 31: Emergency mode screen during ballasting/ de-ballasting (indicative image)

Specific panels are available including lists for the Critical alarm events, Attention alarms events and
BWTS remote operated valves position which are time wise data logged. The operator can identify
the event that activates the alarm through the message area in the critical or attention alarm panel
and proceed to necessary actions to correct it and deactivate the alarm.
Finally charts are used to represent the BWTS operational parameters like pressure, flow rates, TRO
values, voltage and current feed to electrolytic cells etc that are data logged for 24 months
according to Rules. The operator can use these charts to identify exactly the operational status and
BWTS performance within a specific time frame. The charts can be seen by the operator or
authorities, by touching the DATA button on the HMI screen.
The operator can scroll through the HMI different screen panels, charts and lists by touching the
respective buttons on the HMI touch screen.

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Figure 32: HMI screen representing BWTS critical alarms (indicative image)

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Figure 33: HMI screen representing BWTS attention alarms (indicative image)

The BWTS operational parameter values, already data logged, can be found in chart form in the HMI
screen by pressing the DATA button. The charts represent the parameter values for the last minutes
of recording, but by pushing the previous button on the chart earlier recordings will be shown.

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The operator can see the flow rate at BWTS (Q) in red color.

Figure 34: HMI screen representing BWTS Q (indicative image)

The operator can see the temperature for T in red color.

Figure 35: HMI screen representing BWTS temperature T (indicative image)

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The operator can see the salinity or conductivity for SMD in green color.

Figure 36: HMI screen representing BWTS conductivity SMD (indicative image)

The operator can see the TRO value of ballast water in red color (TRO1).
The TRO2 value used only during de-ballasting is represented in green color.

Figure 37: HMI screen representing BWTS TRO1 (indicative image)

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Figure 38: HMI screen representing BWTS TRO2 (indicative image)

The operator can see the Current (I) and Voltage (V) used by the electrolytic cell of ballast water in
red color.

Figure 39: HMI screen representing BWTS Current (A) (indicative image)

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Figure 40: HMI screen representing BWTS Voltage (V) (indicative image)

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6 Operation

6.1 Description of BWTS Conditions and Modes

CONDITIONS

Normal condition: BWTS operates according to the BWTS mode selected in the main switch.
Emergency condition: There is a vessel’s emergency and therefore BWTS operation stops, by-
pass valve opens and an alarm is activated.
The emergency condition and BWTS by pass valve position are recorded
at BWTS data logger.

MODES

Ballast: The BWTS components that take part in ballast mode are set in operation
and the treatment process is performed according to BWTS ballast mode
automation described below.
System operational parameters are constantly monitored and recorded
at specific time intervals.
De-ballast: The BWTS components that take part in de-ballast mode are set in
operation and the neutralization process is performed according to the
BWTS de-ballast mode automation described below.
System operational parameters are constantly monitored and recorded
at specific time intervals.
Off: The BWTS components are idle but still the values of operational
parameters as well as the position valves are monitored and recorded.

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Turn MAIN SWITCH to ON.

Figure 41: Control panel (for H2330 )

Control panel should be powered on at all times.

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6.2 Operating valves for both ballast and de-ballast operation

Table 7: Operating valves

ERMA FIRST control/ repeater Manual Supplied by ERMA

Valve panels operation FIRST
Number
Control Indication Recording
V1-01 ✓ ✓ ✓ - ✓
V1-02 ✓ ✓ ✓ - ✓
V1-03 ✓ ✓ ✓ - ✓
V3-01 - ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
V3-02 - ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
V5-01-A ✓ ✓ ✓ - ✓
V6-01 ✓ ✓ ✓ - ✓
801-01 - ✓ ✓ - -
801-03 - ✓ ✓ - -
801-15 - ✓ ✓ - -
801-16 - ✓ ✓ - -
801-11 - ✓ ✓ - -
801-12 - ✓ ✓ - -
801-27 - ✓ ✓ - -
801-29 - ✓ ✓ - -
801-20 - ✓ ✓ ✓ -
801-55 - ✓ ✓ ✓ -
801-49 - ✓ ✓ ✓ -
801-50 - ✓ ✓ ✓ -
801-13 - ✓ ✓ - -
801-14 - ✓ ✓ - -
801-07 - ✓ ✓ - -
801-08 - ✓ ✓ - -
801-47 - ✓ ✓ ✓ -
801-48 - ✓ ✓ ✓ -
813-06 - ✓ ✓ ✓ -
382-06 - ✓ ✓ ✓ -
NDME-BV06 - ✓ ✓ ✓ -
801-53 - ✓ ✓ - -
801-28 - ✓ ✓ - -

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6.3 Ballast operation

Figure 42: Ballast process on BWTS

In order to proceeding to ballast mode, it is important to follow the steps described below:
1. Proceed in the proper valve arrangement from sea-chests’ piping to ballast tanks’ piping,
and keep pump’s discharge valve closed.
2. Turn right to the down pointing arrow side, the Operation mode selection switch.
3. From the pop-up window press the BALLAST MODE
4. Select the operational mode touch button
5. Select ENTER switch
6. Start the operating pump
7. Await the discharge pressure of pump(s) to reach maximum level
8. Open slowly the discharge valve of the ballast pump to regulate the flow properly
9. When it’s time to stop the ballast operation, operator should first set BWTS to OFF mode and
then stop the ballast pump(s).

Open slowly the discharge valve of the ballast pump to regulate the flow properly

Following the termination of ballasting process, shutter valve PRV opens for 10 seconds, in order to
de-pressurize the system.

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6.3.1 Fresh water operation description [with SWP]

APT tank can be filled with salty water to be used in fresh water operation, by storing treated sea
water, during ballasting operation of BWTS
Fresh water operation is manual. Once the system detects low salinity (<1.07 PSU) it will give an
ATTENTION ALARM after 30 seconds.
During this operation the dedicated Sea Water Pump (SWP) is automatically activated for seeding
sea water from APT at ballast pump intake.
Steps for the operator:
1. Set the Fresh water mode switch to ON
2. Turn the Sea-Water pump starter panel ON and set to AUTO

When Fresh Water mode is set to ON the pumps starts and after 10 seconds the FCV opens by 75%.
According to the SMD readings the system automatically adjusts the opening of FCV so as to achieve
the 1.07 PSU.

In case where the salinity increases despite the flow is strangled then an ATTENTION ALARM will notify
the operator to switch off the Fresh Water module.
In case where the salinity does not increase despite the operation of the Fresh Water module and
the FCV being fully open, then the system
▪ returns a CRITICAL ALARM
▪ stops the SWP
▪ closes the FCV

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6.3.2 Ballast operation with No.1 or/and No.2 Ballast Pump (Inside ER)
Proceed in the proper valve arrangement from sea-chests to ballast tanks.
Table 8: Valve arrangement for ballasting with No.1 or/and No.2 Ballast Pump

Normal condition
Valve Emergency condition
Fresh water mode inactive Fresh water mode active
Number
OPEN CLOSE OPEN CLOSE OPEN CLOSE
V1-01 ✓ ✓ ✓
V1-02 ✓ ✓ ✓
V1-03 ✓ ✓ ✓
V3-01 ✓ ✓ - -
V3-02 ✓ ✓ - -
V5-01-A - - - - - -
V6-01 ✓ ✓ ✓
801-01 ✓ ✓ - -
801-03 ✓ ✓ - -
801-15 ✓ ✓ - -
801-16 ✓ ✓ - -
801-11 ✓ ✓ - -
801-12 ✓ ✓ - -
801-27 ✓ ✓ - -
801-29 ✓ ✓ - -
801-20 ✓ ✓ - -
801-55 ✓ ✓ - -
801-49 ✓ ✓ - -
801-50 ✓ ✓ - -
801-13 - - - - - -
801-14 - - - - - -
801-07 - - - - - -
801-08 - - - - - -
801-47 - - - - - -
801-48 - - - - - -
813-06 - - - - - -
382-06 - - - - - -
NDME-BV06 - - - - - -
801-53 - - - - - -
801-28 - - - - - -

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Operator must arrange ballast piping valves in such way that flow is directed from sea chests, to
ballast pump further on to BWTS filter inlet and then to the ballast tanks.
Steps for the operator:
1. Turn right to the down pointing arrow side, the Operation mode selection switch
2. From the pop-up window press the BALLAST MODE
3. Select Ballast Configuration: desired operation
4. Select ENTER switch
5. Start No.1 or/and No.2 Ballast Pump
6. Await the discharge pressure of the pump to reach maximum level
7. Open slowly the discharge valve of the ballast pump to regulate the flow properly

Figure 43: Ballasting mode (normal condition) with No.1 or/and No.2 Ballast Pump, HMI screen arrangement

Note: Reset configuration touch screen button when selected can reset touch button
selection, ONLY in case ENTER switch has not been turned

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Figure 44: Ballasting mode (normal condition) with No.1 or/and No.2 Ballast Pump, FW mode OFF, BWTS Control Panel
arrangement

Figure 45: Ballasting mode (normal condition) with No.1 or/and No.2 Ballast Pump, FW mode ON, BWTS Control Panel
arrangement
V1-02 opens and water goes through the BWTS. Once the flow switch (FS) detects flow and the flow
meter (FM) monitors flow >20%, the transformer/ rectifier (T/R) sends current to the electrolytic cell (C)
- which initiates the production of TRO. V1-03 is open and the water is sent to the ballast tanks.
The parameters monitored during ballasting are:
I. Salinity range
II. Inlet pressure
III. Outlet pressure
IV. Flow rate
V. Temperature
VI. TRO concentration
VII. BWTS interlocks
VIII. Filter manual flushing
IX. Hydrogen concentration
X. Valve arrangement

6.3.2.1 Salinity range

Salinity or Conductivity meter (SMD) is installed in the inlet of the system to monitor salinity levels. If
low salinity is detected (salinity<1.07 PSU), an attention alarm appears on the screen, recommending
the operator to check TRO1 production.

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6.3.2.2 Inlet and outlet pressure

Pressure is monitored to protect the BWTS, and especially the electrolytic cell.
Regarding the inlet pressure, two critical alarms may be activated during ballasting.
• If there is a Pressure inlet broken wire (no signal from PI1 for 3 sec), an audible (critical) alarm
is activated along with the Alarm indication on screen and the system stops operating.
• Measuring high inlet pressure (Pin > 5 bar), an audible (critical) alarm is activated along with
the Alarm indication on screen and the system stops operating.

Regarding the outlet pressure, an attention alarm may be activated during ballasting, in case there
is a Pressure outlet broken wire (no signal from PI2 for 3 sec), an attention alarm indication appears
on screen in order to warn the operator.
6.3.2.3 Flow rate
Flow is monitored during ballasting only, in order to ensure that the BWTS operates according to
standards. Three critical alarms may be activated for the flow rate:
• In case there’s no flow, an audible (critical) alarm is activated along with the Alarm indication
on screen and the system stops operating.
• If there is broken wire (no signal from FM for 3 sec), an audible (critical) alarm is activated
along with the Alarm indication on screen and the system stops operating.
• Excessive flow rate is monitored (FM > 100% of the nominal), an audible (attention) alarm is
activated and 300s after attention alarm initiation an audible(critical) alarm is activated
along with the Alarm indication on screen and the system stops operating.

In case there is a broken wire on the flow switch (no signal from FS for 3 sec) an audible (critical)
alarm is activated along with the Alarm indication on screen and the system stops operating.
6.3.2.4 Temperature
Temperature is monitored in order to keep track of the temperature to which the equipment is
exposed, as well as to protect the electrolytic cell’s housing.
Regarding the temperature, the following alarms may be activated during ballasting.
• Measuring low temperature (T<1°C), an attention alarm indication appears on screen,
warning the operator to check electrical and signal connections of the component.
• If there is a Temperature broken wire (no signal for T for 3 sec), an audible (critical) alarm is
activated along with the Alarm indication on screen and the system stops operating
• Measuring high temperature (T>40°C), an audible (critical) alarm is activated along with the
Alarm indication on screen and the system stops operating.

6.3.2.5 TRO concentration

TRO concentration is monitored to ensure that adequate quantity is produced during ballasting. The
produced TRO dosage concentration is verified by a sample sent to TRO1 (TRO1S1).
Regarding TRO concentration, the following alarms may be activated:
• In case TRO concentration is below 2 mg/L, an attention alarm is activated (alarm indication
appears on screen in order to warn the operator) and, if the low concentration continues,
after 10 minutes (600 sec) an audible (critical) alarm is activated along with the Alarm
indication on screen and the system stops operating.
• In case TRO concentration is high (>10 mg/L), an attention alarm is activated (alarm
indication appears on screen in order to warn the operator) and, if the high concentration
continues, after 10 minutes (600 sec) an audible (critical) alarm is activated along with the
Alarm indication on screen and the system stops operating.

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6.3.2.6 Filter manual flushing

Just before the end of each ballasting operation:
▪ Perform a manual flushing of the filter (approx. 10 minutes) with sea-water
▪ When flushing is over, follow proper shut-down steps, as described on paragraph 6.3.

Figure 46: Detail from process flow, indicating the piping around the filter

6.3.2.7 Hydrogen concentration

A fixed hydrogen sensor will be installed on the highest point in the area where the electrolyzer is
located.
An attention alarm will be triggered when the hydrogen level reaches 1.2% of the volume (30% lel),
and a critical alarm when the hydrogen level reached 1.6% of the volume (40% lel).

6.3.2.8 BWTS Interlocks

ERMA FIRST BWTS has interlocks that ensure the proper and safe operation of the system. These
interlocks are independent of system alarms and are the principal conditions for system to begin or
continue its operation.
Interlock 1: Position of BWTS remote-controlled valves,
V1-01 = by-pass
V1-02 = Inlet
V1-03 = outlet
The position of the mentioned valves is interlocked via BWTS automation (depending on the mode
selected). ONLY the below combinations are allowed and any alteration on the below combination
will result in critical alarm. (There is a short delay timer on this to allow the valves to reach the
open/close limit switch).

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Table 9: Interlock 1 valve arrangement for ballasting with No.1 or/and No.2 Ballast Pump

Normal condition
Valve Emergency condition
Fresh water mode inactive Fresh water mode active
Number
OPEN CLOSE OPEN CLOSE OPEN CLOSE
V1-01 ✓ ✓ ✓
V1-02 ✓ ✓ ✓
V1-03 ✓ ✓ ✓
V3-01 ✓ ✓ - -
V3-02 ✓ ✓ - -
V6-01 ✓ ✓ ✓
801-01 ✓ ✓ - -
801-03 ✓ ✓ - -
801-15 ✓ ✓ - -
801-16 ✓ ✓ - -
801-11 ✓ ✓ - -
801-12 ✓ ✓ - -
801-27 ✓ ✓ - -
801-29 ✓ ✓ - -
801-20 ✓ ✓ - -
801-55 ✓ ✓ - -
801-49 ✓ ✓ - -
801-50 ✓ ✓ - -
In case of power loss, valves controlled by the BWMS will return to close position.

Interlock 2: Power from T/R to cells, only when Flow Meter indication is above 20% of nominal flow
AND Flow Switches are activated AND V3-01, V3-02 valves not closed.
If any of the below 3 conditions is not valid, BWTS immediately cuts power to the electrolytic cells.
1. FM> 20%TRC
2. FS activated
3. V3-01, V3-02 not closed

Interlock 3: On cells’ outlet the pressure switch PS installed, is set to send signal – critical alarm- to
vessel’s control module when inlet pressure is >5 bar.
On cell’s outlet the temperature switch TS installed, is set to send signal – critical alarm – to vessel’s
control module when outlet temperature >40°C.
The safety shut down is not dependent to the control system of BWTS.

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6.3.2.9 Valve arrangement

In case the valve arrangement does not correspond with the settings of the control panel and the
signals sent from the main ballast pump, an audible (critical) alarm is activated along with the Alarm
indication on screen and the system stops operating.

Following the termination of ballasting process, shutter valve PRV opens for 10 seconds, in order to
de-pressurize the system.

Note: For the first 10 minutes (10 min) of BWTS ballasting operation a small variation of TRO
and current applied on the electrolytic cells might occur due to algorithm
adjustment. This variation during BWTS initialization time does not affect the
efficiency of BWTS.

When it’s time to stop the ballast operation, operator should first set BWTS to OFF
mode and then stop the ballast pump(s).

6.3.2.10 Emergency condition

In case of vessel’s emergency, the BWTS operator must select the EMERGENCY condition switch on
ERMA FIRST BWTS Control panel. ERMA FIRST BWTS is automatically shut down and by passed.

Figure 47: Ballasting mode (emergency condition) with No.1 or/and No.2 Ballast Pump, BWTS Control Panel arrangement

In emergency condition By-pass valve (V1-01) always opens.

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6.3.3 Ballast operation with No.3 Ballast Pump AND No.1 or No.2 Ballast Pump
Proceed in the proper valve arrangement from sea-chests to ballast tanks.
Table 10: Valve arrangement for ballasting with No.3 Ballast Pump AND No.1 or No.2 Ballast Pump

Valve Normal condition Emergency condition

Number OPEN CLOSE OPEN CLOSE
V1-01 ✓ ✓
V1-02 ✓ ✓
V1-03 ✓ ✓
V3-01 ✓ - -
V3-02 ✓ - -
V5-01-A - - - -
V6-01 ✓ ✓
801-01 ✓ - -
801-03 ✓ - -
801-15 ✓ - -
801-16 ✓ - -
801-11 ✓ - -
801-12 ✓ - -
801-27 ✓ - -
801-29 ✓ - -
801-20 ✓ - -
801-55 ✓ - -
801-49 ✓ - -
801-50 ✓ - -
801-13 - - - -
801-14 - - - -
801-07 - - - -
801-08 - - - -
801-47 - - - -
801-48 - - - -
813-06 - - - -
382-06 - - - -
NDME-BV06 - - - -
801-53 - - - -
801-28 - - - -

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Operator must arrange ballast piping valves in such way that flow is directed from sea chests, to
ballast pump further on to BWTS filter inlet and then to the ballast tanks.
Steps for the operator:
1. Turn right to the down pointing arrow side, the Operation mode selection switch
2. From the pop-up window press the BALLAST MODE
3. Select Ballast Configuration: BALLAST WITH BP NO.3 AND BP.1 OR BP.2
4. Select ENTER switch
5. Start No.3 AND No.1 Ballast pump or No.3 AND No.2 Ballast Pump
6. Await the discharge pressure of the pump to reach maximum level
7. Open slowly the discharge valve of the ballast pump to regulate the flow properly

Figure 48: Ballasting mode (normal condition) with No.3 Ballast Pump AND No.1 or No.2 Ballast Pump, HMI screen arrangement

Note: Reset configuration touch screen button when selected can reset touch button
selection, ONLY in case ENTER switch has not been turned

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Figure 49: Ballasting mode (normal condition) with No.3 Ballast Pump AND No.1 or No.2 Ballast Pump, FW mode OFF, BWTS
Control Panel arrangement
V1-02 opens and water goes through the BWTS. Once the flow switch (FS) detects flow and the flow
meter (FM) monitors flow >20%, the transformer/ rectifier (T/R) sends current to the electrolytic cell (C)
- which initiates the production of TRO. V1-03 is open and the water is sent to the ballast tanks.
The parameters monitored during ballasting are:
I. Salinity range
II. Inlet pressure
III. Outlet pressure
IV. Flow rate
V. Temperature
VI. TRO concentration
VII. BWTS interlocks
VIII. Filter manual flushing
IX. Hydrogen concentration
X. Valve arrangement

6.3.3.1 Salinity range

Salinity or Conductivity meter (SMD) is installed in the inlet of the system to monitor salinity levels. If
low salinity is detected (salinity<1.07 PSU), an attention alarm appears on the screen, recommending
the operator to check TRO1 production.

6.3.3.2 Inlet and outlet pressure

Pressure is monitored to protect the BWTS, and especially the electrolytic cell.
Regarding the inlet pressure, two critical alarms may be activated during ballasting.
• If there is a Pressure inlet broken wire (no signal from PI1 for 3 sec), an audible (critical) alarm
is activated along with the Alarm indication on screen and the system stops operating.
• Measuring high inlet pressure (Pin > 5 bar), an audible (critical) alarm is activated along with
the Alarm indication on screen and the system stops operating.

Regarding the outlet pressure, an attention alarm may be activated during ballasting, in case there
is a Pressure outlet broken wire (no signal from PI2 for 3 sec), an attention alarm indication appears
on screen in order to warn the operator.

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6.3.3.3 Flow rate

Flow is monitored during ballasting only, in order to ensure that the BWTS operates according to
standards. Three critical alarms may be activated for the flow rate:
• In case there’s no flow, an audible (critical) alarm is activated along with the Alarm indication
on screen and the system stops operating.
• If there is broken wire (no signal from FM for 3 sec), an audible (critical) alarm is activated
along with the Alarm indication on screen and the system stops operating.
• Excessive flow rate is monitored (FM > 100% of the nominal), an audible (attention) alarm is
activated and 300s after attention alarm initiation an audible(critical) alarm is activated
along with the Alarm indication on screen and the system stops operating.

In case there is a broken wire on the flow switch (no signal from FS for 3 sec) an audible (critical)
alarm is activated along with the Alarm indication on screen and the system stops operating.
6.3.3.4 Temperature
Temperature is monitored in order to keep track of the temperature to which the equipment is
exposed, as well as to protect the electrolytic cell’s housing.
Regarding the temperature, the following alarms may be activated during ballasting.
• Measuring low temperature (T<1°C), an attention alarm indication appears on screen,
warning the operator to check electrical and signal connections of the component.
• If there is a Temperature broken wire (no signal for T for 3 sec), an audible (critical) alarm is
activated along with the Alarm indication on screen and the system stops operating
• Measuring high temperature (T>40°C), an audible (critical) alarm is activated along with the
Alarm indication on screen and the system stops operating.

6.3.3.5 TRO concentration

TRO concentration is monitored to ensure that adequate quantity is produced during ballasting. The
produced TRO dosage concentration is verified by a sample sent to TRO1 (TRO1S1).
Regarding TRO concentration, the following alarms may be activated:
• In case TRO concentration is below 2 mg/L, an attention alarm is activated (alarm indication
appears on screen in order to warn the operator) and, if the low concentration continues,
after 10 minutes (600 sec) an audible (critical) alarm is activated along with the Alarm
indication on screen and the system stops operating.
• In case TRO concentration is high (>10 mg/L), an attention alarm is activated (alarm
indication appears on screen in order to warn the operator) and, if the high concentration
continues, after 10 minutes (600 sec) an audible (critical) alarm is activated along with the
Alarm indication on screen and the system stops operating.

6.3.3.6 Filter manual flushing

Just before the end of each ballasting operation:
▪ Perform a manual flushing of the filter (approx. 10 minutes) with sea-water
▪ When flushing is over, follow proper shut-down steps, as described on paragraph 6.3.

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Figure 50: Detail from process flow, indicating the piping around the filter

6.3.3.7 Hydrogen concentration

A fixed hydrogen sensor will be installed on the highest point in the area where the electrolyzer is
located.
An attention alarm will be triggered when the hydrogen level reaches 1.2% of the volume (30% lel),
and a critical alarm when the hydrogen level reached 1.6% of the volume (40% lel).

6.3.3.8 BWTS Interlocks

ERMA FIRST BWTS has interlocks that ensure the proper and safe operation of the system. These
interlocks are independent of system alarms and are the principal conditions for system to begin or
continue its operation.
Interlock 1: Position of BWTS remote-controlled valves,
V1-01 = by-pass
V1-02 = Inlet
V1-03 = outlet
The position of the mentioned valves is interlocked via BWTS automation (depending on the mode
selected). ONLY the below combinations are allowed and any alteration on the below combination
will result in critical alarm. (There is a short delay timer on this to allow the valves to reach the
open/close limit switch).

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Table 11: Interlock 1 valve arrangement for ballasting with No.3 Ballast Pump AND No.1 or No.2 Ballast Pump

Valve Normal condition Emergency condition

Number OPEN CLOSE OPEN CLOSE
V1-01 ✓ ✓
V1-02 ✓ ✓
V1-03 ✓ ✓
V3-01 ✓ - -
V3-02 ✓ - -
V6-01 ✓ ✓
801-01 ✓ - -
801-03 ✓ - -
801-15 ✓ - -
801-16 ✓ - -
801-11 ✓ - -
801-12 ✓ - -
801-27 ✓ - -
801-29 ✓ - -
801-20 ✓ - -
801-55 ✓ - -
801-49 ✓ - -
801-50 ✓ - -
In case of power loss, valves controlled by the BWMS will return to close position.

Interlock 2: Power from T/R to cells, only when Flow Meter indication is above 20% of nominal flow
AND Flow Switches are activated AND V3-01, V3-02 valves not closed.
If any of the below 3 conditions is not valid, BWTS immediately cuts power to the electrolytic cells.
1. FM> 20%TRC
2. FS activated
3. V3-01, V3-02 not closed

Interlock 3: On cells’ outlet the pressure switch PS installed, is set to send signal – critical alarm- to
vessel’s control module when inlet pressure is >5 bar.
On cell’s outlet the temperature switch TS installed, is set to send signal – critical alarm – to vessel’s
control module when outlet temperature >40°C.
The safety shut down is not dependent to the control system of BWTS.

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6.3.3.9 Valve arrangement

In case the valve arrangement does not correspond with the settings of the control panel and the
signals sent from the main ballast pump, an audible (critical) alarm is activated along with the Alarm
indication on screen and the system stops operating.

Following the termination of ballasting process, shutter valve PRV opens for 10 seconds, in order to
de-pressurize the system.

Note: For the first 10 minutes (10 min) of BWTS ballasting operation a small variation of TRO
and current applied on the electrolytic cells might occur due to algorithm
adjustment. This variation during BWTS initialization time does not affect the
efficiency of BWTS.

When it’s time to stop the ballast operation, operator should first set BWTS to OFF
mode and then stop the ballast pump(s).

6.3.3.10 Emergency condition

In case of vessel’s emergency, the BWTS operator must select the EMERGENCY condition switch on
ERMA FIRST BWTS Control panel. ERMA FIRST BWTS is automatically shut down and by passed.

Figure 51: Ballasting mode (emergency condition) with No.3 Ballast Pump AND No.1 or No.2 Ballast Pump, BWTS Control Panel
arrangement

In emergency condition By-pass valve (V1-01) always opens.

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6.4 De-ballast operation

During de-ballasting, the BWTS remains idle and only the TRO sampling and neutralization modules
operate.

Figure 52: De-ballast operation process flow diagram

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In order to proceeding to de-ballast mode, it is important to follow the steps described below:
I. Proceed in the proper valve arrangement from ballast tanks, to ballast pump(s) and then to
overboard.
II. Turn right to the down pointing arrow side, the Operation mode selection switch.
III. From the pop-up window press the DE-BALLAST MODE
IV. Select the appropriate touch buttons for each operation mode
V. Select ENTER switch

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6.4.1 De-Ballast operation with No.1 Ballast Pump (In No.6 WB) [801-27]
Proceed in the proper valve arrangement from ballast tanks to overboard.
Table 12: Valve arrangement for de-ballasting with No.1 Ballast Pump [801-27]

Normal/ Emergency condition2

Valve Number
OPEN CLOSE
V1-01 ✓
V1-02 ✓
V1-03 ✓
V3-01 - -
V3-02 - -
V5-01-A - -
V6-01 ✓
801-01 ✓
801-03 ✓
801-15 - -
801-16 - -
801-11 - -
801-12 - -
801-27 - -
801-29 ✓
801-20 ✓
801-55 ✓
801-49 ✓
801-50 ✓
801-13 - -
801-14 - -
801-07 - -
801-08 - -
801-47 - -
801-48 - -
813-06 - -
382-06 - -
NDME-BV06 - -
801-53 - -
801-28 ✓

2 Valve arrangement does not change due to condition

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Make sure that during de-ballasting with No.1 Ballast Pump valves 801-14 and
NDME-BV11 are kept manually CLOSED.

Operator must arrange ballast piping valves in such way that flow is directed from ballast tanks, to
ballast pump and then to overboard.
Steps for the operator:
• Turn right to the down pointing arrow side, the Operation mode selection switch.
• From the pop-up window press the DE-BALLAST MODE
• Select De-ballast Configuration: DE-BALLASTING WITH NO.1 BALLAST PUMP [801-27]
• Select ENTER switch
• Start No.1 Ballast Pump
• Make sure that Stripping Eductor is not operating

Figure 53: De-ballasting mode (normal condition) with No.1 Ballast Pump [801-27], HMI screen arrangement

Note: Reset configuration touch screen button when selected can reset touch button
selection, ONLY in case ENTER switch has not been turned

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Figure 54: De-ballasting mode (normal condition) with No.1 Ballast Pump [801-27], BWTS Control Panel arrangement

During de-ballasting the BWTS is by-passed, and only the neutralizing and sampling stages are
operating. Sample is taken to check if the remaining TRO concentration exceeds MADC, in which
case neutralizing agent is injected. A second sample is taken to confirm that TRO levels are <MADC,
otherwise the quantity of the neutralizing agent which is injected increases.

The only parameters monitored during de-ballasting are:

1. Chlorine (TRO) concentration
2. Dosing pump

6.4.1.1 TRO concentration

Regarding TRO concentration, the following alarms may be activated:
• In case TRO concentration is >0.1 mg/L, an attention alarm is activated (alarm indication
appears on screen in order to warn the operator) and, if the high concentration continues,
after 4 minutes (240 sec) an audible (critical) alarm is activated along with the Alarm
indication on screen. The system remains in operation.
• In case there is a TRO local alarm, an audible (critical) alarm is activated along with the Alarm
indication on screen. The system remains in operation.

6.4.1.2 Dosing pump

In case there is a local alarm for the dosing pump, an audible (critical) alarm is activated along with
the Alarm indication on screen. The system remains in operation.

Note: For the first 10 minutes (10 min) of BWTS de-ballasting operation a small variation of
TRO and neutralizing agent injection quantity might occur due to algorithm
adjustment. This variation during BWTS initialization time does not affect the
efficiency of BWTS.

When it’s time to stop the de-ballast operation, first stop the ballast pump(s), then
close pump’s discharge valve and last set BWTS to OFF mode.

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6.4.1.3 BWTS Interlocks

ERMA FIRST BWTS has interlocks that ensure the proper and safe operation of the system. These
interlocks are independent of system alarms and are the principal conditions for system to begin or
continue its operation.
Interlock 1: Position of BWTS remote-controlled valves,
V1-01 = by-pass
V1-02 = Inlet
V1-03 = outlet
The position of the mentioned valves is interlocked via BWTS automation (depending on the mode
selected). ONLY the below combinations are allowed and any alteration on the below combination
will result in critical alarm. (There is a short delay timer on this to allow the valves to reach the
open/close limit switch)
Table 13: Interlock 1 valve arrangement for de-ballasting with No.1 Ballast Pump [801-27]

Normal/ Emergency condition3

Valve Number
OPEN CLOSE
V1-01 ✓
V1-02 ✓
V1-03 ✓
V6-01 ✓
801-01 ✓
801-03 ✓
801-29 ✓
801-20 ✓
801-55 ✓
801-49 ✓
801-50 ✓
801-28 ✓
All valves controlled by the BWMS are normal close so in case of loss of power they will close
preventing untreated water to enter the tanks.

3 Valve arrangement does not change due to condition

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6.4.1.4 Emergency condition

In case of vessel’s emergency, the BWTS operator must select the EMERGENCY condition switch on
ERMA FIRST BWTS Control panel. The sampling and neutralizing stages remain in operation.

Figure 55: De-ballasting mode (emergency condition) with No.1 Ballast Pump [801-27], BWTS Control Panel arrangement

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6.4.2 De-Ballast operation with No.2 Ballast Pump (In No.6 WB) [801-29]
Proceed in the proper valve arrangement from ballast tanks to overboard.
Table 14: Valve arrangement for de-ballasting with No.2 Ballast Pump [801-29]

Normal/ Emergency condition4

Valve Number
OPEN CLOSE
V1-01 ✓
V1-02 ✓
V1-03 ✓
V3-01 - -
V3-02 - -
V5-01-A - -
V6-01 ✓
801-01 ✓
801-03 ✓
801-15 - -
801-16 - -
801-11 - -
801-12 - -
801-27 ✓
801-29 - -
801-20 ✓
801-55 ✓
801-49 ✓
801-50 ✓
801-13 - -
801-14 - -
801-07 - -
801-08 - -
801-47 - -
801-48 - -
813-06 - -
382-06 - -
NDME-BV06 - -
801-53 - -
801-28 ✓

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Make sure that during de-ballasting with No.2 Ballast Pump valves 801-13 and
NDME-BV12 are kept manually CLOSED.

Operator must arrange ballast piping valves in such way that flow is directed from ballast tanks, to
ballast pump and then to overboard.
Steps for the operator:
• Turn right to the down pointing arrow side, the Operation mode selection switch.
• From the pop-up window press the DE-BALLAST MODE
• Select De-ballast Configuration: DE-BALLASTING WITH NO.2 BALLAST PUMP [801-29]
• Select ENTER switch
• Start No.2 Ballast Pump
• Make sure that Stripping Eductor is not operating

Figure 56: De-ballasting mode (normal condition) with No.2 Ballast Pump [801-29], HMI screen arrangement

Note: Reset configuration touch screen button when selected can reset touch button
selection, ONLY in case ENTER switch has not been turned

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Figure 57: De-ballasting mode (normal condition) with No.2 Ballast Pump [801-29], BWTS Control Panel arrangement

During de-ballasting the BWTS is by-passed, and only the neutralizing and sampling stages are
operating. Sample is taken to check if the remaining TRO concentration exceeds MADC, in which
case neutralizing agent is injected. A second sample is taken to confirm that TRO levels are <MADC,
otherwise the quantity of the neutralizing agent which is injected increases.

The only parameters monitored during de-ballasting are:

1. Chlorine (TRO) concentration
2. Dosing pump

6.4.2.1 TRO concentration

Regarding TRO concentration, the following alarms may be activated:
• In case TRO concentration is >0.1 mg/L, an attention alarm is activated (alarm indication
appears on screen in order to warn the operator) and, if the high concentration continues,
after 4 minutes (240 sec) an audible (critical) alarm is activated along with the Alarm
indication on screen. The system remains in operation.
• In case there is a TRO local alarm, an audible (critical) alarm is activated along with the Alarm
indication on screen. The system remains in operation.

6.4.2.2 Dosing pump

In case there is a local alarm for the dosing pump, an audible (critical) alarm is activated along with
the Alarm indication on screen. The system remains in operation.

Note: For the first 10 minutes (10 min) of BWTS de-ballasting operation a small variation of
TRO and neutralizing agent injection quantity might occur due to algorithm
adjustment. This variation during BWTS initialization time does not affect the
efficiency of BWTS.

When it’s time to stop the de-ballast operation, first stop the ballast pump(s), then
close pump’s discharge valve and last set BWTS to OFF mode.

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6.4.2.3 BWTS Interlocks

ERMA FIRST BWTS has interlocks that ensure the proper and safe operation of the system. These
interlocks are independent of system alarms and are the principal conditions for system to begin or
continue its operation.
Interlock 1: Position of BWTS remote-controlled valves,
V1-01 = by-pass
V1-02 = Inlet
V1-03 = outlet
The position of the mentioned valves is interlocked via BWTS automation (depending on the mode
selected). ONLY the below combinations are allowed and any alteration on the below combination
will result in critical alarm. (There is a short delay timer on this to allow the valves to reach the
open/close limit switch)
Table 15: Interlock 1 valve arrangement for de-ballasting with No.2 Ballast Pump [801-29]

Normal/ Emergency condition5

Valve Number
OPEN CLOSE
V1-01 ✓
V1-02 ✓
V1-03 ✓
V6-01 ✓
801-01 ✓
801-03 ✓
801-27 ✓
801-20 ✓
801-55 ✓
801-49 ✓
801-50 ✓
801-28 ✓
All valves controlled by the BWMS are normal close so in case of loss of power they will close
preventing untreated water to enter the tanks.

5 Valve arrangement does not change due to condition

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6.4.2.4 Emergency condition

In case of vessel’s emergency, the BWTS operator must select the EMERGENCY condition switch on
ERMA FIRST BWTS Control panel. The sampling and neutralizing stages remain in operation.

Figure 58: De-ballasting mode (emergency condition) with No.2 Ballast Pump [801-29], BWTS Control Panel arrangement

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6.4.3 De-Ballast operation with No.1 and No.2 Ballast Pump (In No.6 WB) [801-27 & 801-29]
Proceed in the proper valve arrangement from ballast tanks to overboard.
Table 16: Valve arrangement for de-ballasting with No.1 and No.2 Ballast Pump [801-27 & 801-29]

Normal/ Emergency condition6

Valve Number
OPEN CLOSE
V1-01 ✓
V1-02 ✓
V1-03 ✓
V3-01 - -
V3-02 - -
V5-01-A - -
V6-01 ✓
801-01 ✓
801-03 ✓
801-15 - -
801-16 - -
801-11 - -
801-12 - -
801-27 - -
801-29 - -
801-20 ✓
801-55 ✓
801-49 ✓
801-50 ✓
801-13 - -
801-14 - -
801-07 - -
801-08 - -
801-47 - -
801-48 - -
813-06 - -
382-06 - -
NDME-BV06 - -
801-53 - -
801-28 ✓

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Make sure that during de-ballasting with No.1 & No.2 Ballast Pumps valves 801-14,
NDME-BV11, 801-13 and NDME-BV12 are kept manually CLOSED.

Operator must arrange ballast piping valves in such way that flow is directed from ballast tanks, to
ballast pump and then to overboard.
Steps for the operator:
• Turn right to the down pointing arrow side, the Operation mode selection switch.
• From the pop-up window press the DE-BALLAST MODE
• Select De-ballast Configuration: DE-BALLASTING WITH NO.1 AND NO.2 BALLAST PUMP [801-27
& 801-29]
• Select ENTER switch
• Start No.1 and No.2 Ballast Pump
• Make sure that Stripping Eductor is not operating

Figure 59: De-ballasting mode (normal condition) with No.1 and No.2 Ballast Pump [801-27 & 801-29], HMI screen arrangement

Note: Reset configuration touch screen button when selected can reset touch button
selection, ONLY in case ENTER switch has not been turned

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Figure 60: De-ballasting mode (normal condition) with No.1 and No.2 Ballast Pump [801-27 & 801-29], BWTS Control Panel
arrangement

During de-ballasting the BWTS is by-passed, and only the neutralizing and sampling stages are
operating. Sample is taken to check if the remaining TRO concentration exceeds MADC, in which
case neutralizing agent is injected. A second sample is taken to confirm that TRO levels are <MADC,
otherwise the quantity of the neutralizing agent which is injected increases.

The only parameters monitored during de-ballasting are:

1. Chlorine (TRO) concentration
2. Dosing pump

6.4.3.1 TRO concentration

Regarding TRO concentration, the following alarms may be activated:
• In case TRO concentration is >0.1 mg/L, an attention alarm is activated (alarm indication
appears on screen in order to warn the operator) and, if the high concentration continues,
after 4 minutes (240 sec) an audible (critical) alarm is activated along with the Alarm
indication on screen. The system remains in operation.
• In case there is a TRO local alarm, an audible (critical) alarm is activated along with the Alarm
indication on screen. The system remains in operation.

6.4.3.2 Dosing pump

In case there is a local alarm for the dosing pump, an audible (critical) alarm is activated along with
the Alarm indication on screen. The system remains in operation.

Note: For the first 10 minutes (10 min) of BWTS de-ballasting operation a small variation of
TRO and neutralizing agent injection quantity might occur due to algorithm
adjustment. This variation during BWTS initialization time does not affect the
efficiency of BWTS.

When it’s time to stop the de-ballast operation, first stop the ballast pump(s), then
close pump’s discharge valve and last set BWTS to OFF mode.

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6.4.3.3 BWTS Interlocks

ERMA FIRST BWTS has interlocks that ensure the proper and safe operation of the system. These
interlocks are independent of system alarms and are the principal conditions for system to begin or
continue its operation.
Interlock 1: Position of BWTS remote-controlled valves,
V1-01 = by-pass
V1-02 = Inlet
V1-03 = outlet
The position of the mentioned valves is interlocked via BWTS automation (depending on the mode
selected). ONLY the below combinations are allowed and any alteration on the below combination
will result in critical alarm. (There is a short delay timer on this to allow the valves to reach the
open/close limit switch)
Table 17: Interlock 1 valve arrangement for de-ballasting with No.1 and No.2 Ballast Pump [801-27 & 801-29]

Normal/ Emergency condition7

Valve Number
OPEN CLOSE
V1-01 ✓
V1-02 ✓
V1-03 ✓
V6-01 ✓
801-01 ✓
801-03 ✓
801-20 ✓
801-55 ✓
801-49 ✓
801-50 ✓
801-28 ✓
All valves controlled by the BWMS are normal close so in case of loss of power they will close
preventing untreated water to enter the tanks.

7 Valve arrangement does not change due to condition

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6.4.3.4 Emergency condition

In case of vessel’s emergency, the BWTS operator must select the EMERGENCY condition switch on
ERMA FIRST BWTS Control panel. The sampling and neutralizing stages remain in operation.

Figure 61: De-ballasting mode (emergency condition) with No.1 and No.2 Ballast Pump [801-27 & 801-29], BWTS Control Panel
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6.4.4 De-Ballast operation of APT with Fire/Deck Washing and G.S. Pump
Proceed in the proper valve arrangement from ballast tanks to overboard.
Table 18: Valve arrangement for de-ballasting of APT with Fire/Deck Washing and G.S. Pump

Normal/ Emergency condition8

Valve Number
OPEN CLOSE
V1-01 ✓
V1-02 ✓
V1-03 ✓
V3-01 - -
V3-02 - -
V5-01-A - -
V6-01 ✓
801-01 - -
801-03 - -
801-15 ✓
801-16 ✓
801-11 - -
801-12 - -
801-27 - -
801-29 - -
801-20 ✓
801-55 ✓
801-49 - -
801-50 - -
801-13 ✓
801-14 ✓
801-07 ✓
801-08 ✓
801-47 ✓
801-48 ✓
813-06 ✓
382-06 ✓
NDME-BV06 ✓
801-53 - -
801-28 - -

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Make sure that during de-ballasting of APT with Fire/Deck Washing and G.S. Pump
valves 803-27, 803-28 and 801-49are kept manually CLOSED.

Operator must arrange ballast piping valves in such way that flow is directed from ballast tanks, to
ballast pump and then to overboard.
Steps for the operator:
• Turn right to the down pointing arrow side, the Operation mode selection switch.
• From the pop-up window press the DE-BALLAST MODE
• Select De-ballast Configuration: DE-BALLASTING APT WITH FIRE/DECK WASHING AND G.S.
PUMP
• Select ENTER switch
• Start Fire/Deck Washing and G.S. Pump
• Make sure that Stripping Eductor is not operating

Figure 62: De-ballasting mode (normal condition) of APT with Fire/Deck Washing and G.S. Pump, HMI screen arrangement

Note: Reset configuration touch screen button when selected can reset touch button
selection, ONLY in case ENTER switch has not been turned

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Figure 63: De-ballasting mode (normal condition) of APT with Fire/Deck Washing and G.S. Pump, BWTS Control Panel
arrangement

During de-ballasting the BWTS is by-passed, and only the neutralizing and sampling stages are
operating. Sample is taken to check if the remaining TRO concentration exceeds MADC, in which
case neutralizing agent is injected. A second sample is taken to confirm that TRO levels are <MADC,
otherwise the quantity of the neutralizing agent which is injected increases.

The only parameters monitored during de-ballasting are:

1. Chlorine (TRO) concentration
2. Dosing pump

6.4.4.1 TRO concentration

Regarding TRO concentration, the following alarms may be activated:
• In case TRO concentration is >0.1 mg/L, an attention alarm is activated (alarm indication
appears on screen in order to warn the operator) and, if the high concentration continues,
after 4 minutes (240 sec) an audible (critical) alarm is activated along with the Alarm
indication on screen. The system remains in operation.
• In case there is a TRO local alarm, an audible (critical) alarm is activated along with the Alarm
indication on screen. The system remains in operation.

6.4.4.2 Dosing pump

In case there is a local alarm for the dosing pump, an audible (critical) alarm is activated along with
the Alarm indication on screen. The system remains in operation.

Note: For the first 10 minutes (10 min) of BWTS de-ballasting operation a small variation of
TRO and neutralizing agent injection quantity might occur due to algorithm
adjustment. This variation during BWTS initialization time does not affect the
efficiency of BWTS.

When it’s time to stop the de-ballast operation, first stop the ballast pump(s), then
close pump’s discharge valve and last set BWTS to OFF mode.

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6.4.4.3 BWTS Interlocks

ERMA FIRST BWTS has interlocks that ensure the proper and safe operation of the system. These
interlocks are independent of system alarms and are the principal conditions for system to begin or
continue its operation.
Interlock 1: Position of BWTS remote-controlled valves,
V1-01 = by-pass
V1-02 = Inlet
V1-03 = outlet
The position of the mentioned valves is interlocked via BWTS automation (depending on the mode
selected). ONLY the below combinations are allowed and any alteration on the below combination
will result in critical alarm. (There is a short delay timer on this to allow the valves to reach the
open/close limit switch)
Table 19: Interlock 1 valve arrangement for de-ballasting of APT with Fire/Deck Washing and G.S. Pump

Normal/ Emergency condition9

Valve Number
OPEN CLOSE
V1-01 ✓
V1-02 ✓
V1-03 ✓
V6-01 ✓
801-15 ✓
801-16 ✓
801-20 ✓
801-55 ✓
801-13 ✓
801-14 ✓
801-07 ✓
801-08 ✓
801-47 ✓
801-48 ✓
813-06 ✓
382-06 ✓
NDME-BV06 ✓
All valves controlled by the BWMS are normal close so in case of loss of power they will close
preventing untreated water to enter the tanks.

9 Valve arrangement does not change due to condition

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6.4.4.4 Emergency condition

In case of vessel’s emergency, the BWTS operator must select the EMERGENCY condition switch on
ERMA FIRST BWTS Control panel. The sampling and neutralizing stages remain in operation.

Figure 64: De-ballasting mode (emergency condition) of APT with Fire/Deck Washing and G.S. Pump, BWTS Control Panel
arrangement

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6.4.5 De-Ballast operation with Eductor [801-28]

Proceed in the proper valve arrangement from ballast tanks to overboard.
Table 20: Valve arrangement for de-ballasting with Eductor [801-28]

Normal/ Emergency condition10

Valve Number
OPEN CLOSE
V1-01 ✓
V1-02 ✓
V1-03 ✓
V3-01 - -
V3-02 - -
V5-01-A - -
V6-01 ✓
801-01 - -
801-03 - -
801-15 - -
801-16 - -
801-11 - -
801-12 - -
801-27 ✓
801-29 ✓
801-20 ✓
801-55 ✓
801-49 ✓
801-50 ✓
801-13 ✓
801-14 ✓
801-07 ✓
801-08 ✓
801-47 - -
801-48 - -
813-06 - -
382-06 - -
NDME-BV06 ✓
801-53 - -
801-28 ✓

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Operator must arrange ballast piping valves in such way that flow is directed from ballast tanks, to
ballast pump and then to overboard.
Steps for the operator:
• Turn right to the down pointing arrow side, the Operation mode selection switch.
• From the pop-up window press the DE-BALLAST MODE
• Select De-ballast Configuration: DE-BALLASTING WITH EDUCTOR [801-28]
• Select ENTER switch
• Make sure that Stripping Eductor is operating

Figure 65: De-ballasting mode (normal condition) with Eductor [801-28], HMI screen arrangement

Note: Reset configuration touch screen button when selected can reset touch button
selection, ONLY in case ENTER switch has not been turned

Figure 66: De-ballasting mode (normal condition) with Eductor [801-28], BWTS Control Panel arrangement

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During de-ballasting the BWTS is by-passed, and only the neutralizing and sampling stages are
operating. Sample is taken to check if the remaining TRO concentration exceeds MADC, in which
case neutralizing agent is injected. A second sample is taken to confirm that TRO levels are <MADC,
otherwise the quantity of the neutralizing agent which is injected increases.

The only parameters monitored during de-ballasting are:

1. Chlorine (TRO) concentration
2. Dosing pump

6.4.5.1 TRO concentration

Regarding TRO concentration, the following alarms may be activated:
• In case TRO concentration is >0.1 mg/L, an attention alarm is activated (alarm indication
appears on screen in order to warn the operator) and, if the high concentration continues,
after 4 minutes (240 sec) an audible (critical) alarm is activated along with the Alarm
indication on screen. The system remains in operation.
• In case there is a TRO local alarm, an audible (critical) alarm is activated along with the Alarm
indication on screen. The system remains in operation.

6.4.5.2 Dosing pump

In case there is a local alarm for the dosing pump, an audible (critical) alarm is activated along with
the Alarm indication on screen. The system remains in operation.

Note: For the first 10 minutes (10 min) of BWTS de-ballasting operation a small variation of
TRO and neutralizing agent injection quantity might occur due to algorithm
adjustment. This variation during BWTS initialization time does not affect the
efficiency of BWTS.

When it’s time to stop the de-ballast operation, first stop the ballast pump(s), then
close pump’s discharge valve and last set BWTS to OFF mode.

6.4.5.3 BWTS Interlocks

ERMA FIRST BWTS has interlocks that ensure the proper and safe operation of the system. These
interlocks are independent of system alarms and are the principal conditions for system to begin or
continue its operation.
Interlock 1: Position of BWTS remote-controlled valves,
V1-01 = by-pass
V1-02 = Inlet
V1-03 = outlet
The position of the mentioned valves is interlocked via BWTS automation (depending on the mode
selected). ONLY the below combinations are allowed and any alteration on the below combination
will result in critical alarm. (There is a short delay timer on this to allow the valves to reach the
open/close limit switch)

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Table 21: Interlock 1 valve arrangement for de-ballasting with Eductor [801-28]

Normal/ Emergency condition11

Valve Number
OPEN CLOSE
V1-01 ✓
V1-02 ✓
V1-03 ✓
V6-01 ✓
801-27 ✓
801-29 ✓
801-20 ✓
801-55 ✓
801-49 ✓
801-50 ✓
801-13 ✓
801-14 ✓
801-07 ✓
801-08 ✓
NDME-BV06 ✓
801-28 ✓
All valves controlled by the BWMS are normal close so in case of loss of power they will close
preventing untreated water to enter the tanks.

6.4.5.4 Emergency condition

In case of vessel’s emergency, the BWTS operator must select the EMERGENCY condition switch on
ERMA FIRST BWTS Control panel. The sampling and neutralizing stages remain in operation.

Figure 67: De-ballasting mode (emergency condition) with Eductor [801-28], BWTS Control Panel arrangement

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6.5 System state and valve arrangement during OFF mode

The BWTS components are idle but still the values of operational parameters as well as the position
valves are monitored and recorded.
Table 22: Valve arrangement during OFF mode

Normal/ Emergency condition12

Valve Number
OPEN CLOSE
V1-01 ✓
V1-02 ✓
V1-03 ✓
V3-01 - -
V3-02 - -
V5-01-A - -
V6-01 ✓
801-01 - -
801-03 - -
801-15 ✓
801-16 ✓
801-11 - -
801-12 - -
801-27 - -
801-29 - -
801-20 - -
801-55 - -
801-49 - -
801-50 - -
801-13 ✓
801-14 ✓
801-07 ✓
801-08 ✓
801-47 - -
801-48 - -
813-06 - -
382-06 - -
NDME-BV06 - -
801-53 ✓
801-28 - -

12 Valve arrangement does not change due to condition

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To enter OFF mode operator should:

• Turn right to the down pointing arrow side, the Operation mode selection switch.
• From the pop-up window press the OFF MODE
• Select ENTER switch
• Proceed to the proper Valve arrangement

Figure 68: OFF MODE, HMI screen arrangement

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7 Alarms
There are two categories of Alarms, Attention and Critical.
In case BWTS Attention Alarm is triggered the system still remains in operation but the attention of
BWTS operator is required. Attention alarms are self-reset.
In case BWTS Critical Alarm is triggered, the bypass valve opens and the inlet/ outlet valves of the
system close automatically. At the same time, power to electrolytic cell is shut down. In addition an
audible and visual alarm is given to BWTS control panel and repeater panels warning the operator
of the alarm and system bypass. The operator should check the critical alarms data log, identify the
cause and perform corrective action if needed. Then by setting the main switch to OFF the alarm is
reset and BWTS can be set again to ballast operation.
The BWTS Critical or Attention alarms during ballasting/de-ballasting mode are recorded in BWTS data
logger and represented in the critical or attention alarm panel on the HMI. The exact time on which
the alarm was activated is also recorded in ACTIVE column. A message next to the alarm event helps
the operator to identify the problem causing the alarm and then perform the necessary actions to
correct it. In case the alarm is more complicated the operator should advise the BWTS
troubleshooting list and in some cases the third party manufacturers manual.
When the event triggering the critical or attention alarm is corrected, the alarm will be deactivated
and the exact time of alarm deactivation is recorded and represented in the RETURN column.

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7.1 Alarms list

Ballasting attention alarms are de-activated for a period of 300s following the setting of the respective switch to “Ballasting” mode.
During the operation of the main system there are two cases of critical alarms.
Case 1: Critical alarms during BALLASTING, that result in System shut down. Inlet and Outlet valves in closed position, while bypass in open.
Case 2: Critical alarms during DE-BALLASTING, that result in Sampling and injection STOP. Operator MUST stop the operation
Any critical alarm will result all isolation arrangement or boundaries at bulkhead between safe & hazardous areas to be set in safe position.

ALARMS DURING BALLASTING OPERATION

ITEM ALARM SET POINT ATTENTION

DESCRIPTION TAG No Time delay CRITICAL ALARM RESULTS
NO. (factory settings) ALARM

Operational Alarms

At least one
1 Wrong Valve Arrangement valve in wrong - ✓ Case 1
position
600s after
2 Low inlet pressure PIT-1-A <0.5 bar ✓
initialization

3 High inlet pressure PIT-1-A ≥5 bar 0s ✓ Case 1

4
Inlet- outlet ΔP pressure 1.5 bar - ✓
reach 1.5 bar

5
Inlet- outlet ΔP pressure 1.5 bar 120 s after ✓
Case 1
reach 1.5 bar attention alarm
Flow Rate Excess
6 FM-1-A >1000 (m³/h) 0s ✓
(> 100% TRC)
300s after
7 Flow Rate Excess FM-1-A >1000 (m³/h) ✓ Case 1
attention alarm
300s after
8 No Flow FM-1-A 0 (m³/h) ✓ Case 1
initialization

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ALARMS DURING BALLASTING OPERATION

ITEM ALARM SET POINT ATTENTION

DESCRIPTION TAG No Time delay CRITICAL ALARM RESULTS
NO. (factory settings) ALARM
<0.9PSU (T ≥ 3°C)
9 Low Water Salinity SMD-1-A <1.07 PSU (T < - ✓
3°C)
120s after DAP3
10 High level in TRO drain tank TGDT ✓
initialization

11 Temperature Low T-1-A <2°C - ✓

12 Temperature High T-1-A >40°C 0s ✓ Case 1

600s after
13 Low Chlorine Production TRO1 <2 ppm ✓
initialization
600s after
14 Low Chlorine Production TRO1 <2 ppm ✓ Case 1
attention alarm
600s after
15 High Chlorine Production TRO1 >10 ppm ✓
initialization
600s after
16 High Chlorine Production TRO1 >10 ppm ✓ Case 1
attention alarm

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ALARMS DURING BALLASTING OPERATION

ITEM ALARM SET POINT ATTENTION

DESCRIPTION TAG No Time delay CRITICAL ALARM RESULTS
NO. (factory settings) ALARM
Equipment Alarms

17 Filter Local Alarm F-1-A - - ✓

After 10 flushing
18 Heavy dirt load F-1-A - ✓
cycles
Transformer Rectifier Local
19 T/R-1-A - - ✓
Alarm
600s after
20 Chlorine Sensor Local Alarm TRO1 - ✓ Case 1.
initialization
Case 1
21 Flow Meter Broken Wire FM-1-A No signal >3s ✓
Pressure Sensor Broken Wire Case 1
22 PIT-1-A No signal >3s ✓
(P in)
Pressure Sensor Broken Wire
23 PIT-2-A No signal - ✓
(Pout)

24 Pressure Sensor Broken Wire PIT-3-A No signal - ✓

Temperature Sensor Broken
25 T-1-A No signal >3s ✓ Case 1.
Wire

26 Flow Switch Broken Wire FS-1-A No signal >3s ✓ Case 1

27 Chlorine Sensor Broken Wire TRO1 No signal >3s ✓ Case 1

Hydrogen sensor broken

28 H2-1-A 3s ✓ Case 1
wire

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ALARMS DURING BALLASTING OPERATION

ITEM ALARM SET POINT ATTENTION

DESCRIPTION TAG No Time delay CRITICAL ALARM RESULTS
NO. (factory settings) ALARM
Vessel Imposed Alarms
>30%, L.E.L.
29 H2 Sensor High alarm H2-1-A (1.2% of the ✓
volume)
>40%, L.E.L. Case 1
30 H2 Sensor High alarm H2-1-A (1.6% of the ✓
volume)
>40%, L.E.L. Case 1
H2 Sensor High alarm (from
31 H2-1-A (1.6% of the ✓
control module)
volume)
Case 1
32 Any by-pass Valve V1-01 60s ✓
By-pass valve Failure 5min Case 1
33 V1-01 ✓
condition (300 s)

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ALARMS DURING DE_BALLASTING OPERATION

ITEM ALARM SET POINT ATTENTION

DESCRIPTION TAG No Time delay CRITICAL ALARM RESULTS
NO. (factory settings) ALARM
Operational Alarms

1. Wrong Valve Arrangement ✓ Case 2

2. 120s after DAP3

High level in TRO drain tank TGDT ✓
initialization
>0.1 600s after
3. High Chlorine Concentration TRO2…4 ✓
ppm initialization
240s after Case 2
>0.1 Chlorine Sensor
4. High Chlorine Concentration TRO2…4 ✓
ppm High attention
alarm

5. 15s Case 2
Reverse Flow RFS-1-NAT ✓

6. 25s Case 2
Sealing Loop Low Level LSA-1-NAT ✓

Equipment Alarms

7. 600s after Case 2

Chlorine Sensor Local Alarm TRO1…4 - ✓
initialization

8. Case 2
Dosing Pump Local Alarm DP - ✓

9. Case 2
MS Local Alarm MS ✓

10. Case 2
Chlorine Sensor Broken wire TRO1 ✓

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ALARMS DURING DE_BALLASTING OPERATION

ITEM ALARM SET POINT ATTENTION

DESCRIPTION TAG No Time delay CRITICAL ALARM RESULTS
NO. (factory settings) ALARM

11. Case 2
Chlorine Sensor Broken wire TRO2…4 ✓

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ALARMS DURING OFF MODE

ITEM ALARM SET POINT ATTENTION

DESCRIPTION TAG No Time delay CRITICAL ALARM RESULTS
NO. (factory settings) ALARM

Operational Alarms

1 Wrong Valve Arrangement ✓

SYSTEM ALARMS

Sent data from control panel

1. Every 100 h - ✓
recordings
Electrolytic Cells After 4000 h of
2. C-1-A - ✓
Replacement Initial Warning ballasting
Electrolytic Cells After 5000 h of
3. C-1-A - ✓
Replacement Warning ballasting

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7.2 Troubleshooting
The most common malfunctions of the system are summarized in the following table representing a comprehensive trouble shooting guide.

Alarm indication Cause Corrective action

DURING BALLASTING OPERATION
Operational Alarms
a. One or more valves are set in wrong position. a. Go through the table of valve arrangement for the
respective procedure and verify that all valves are in
WRONG VALVE correct position.
ARRANGEMENT b. Fully tighten all valves mentioned in the valve
b. One or more valves are not in their final position.
arrangement table.

a. Ballast pump(s) is/are blocked or malfunctions. a. Check and verify that the Ballast Pump is working
properly.
b. One or more valves upstream of the BWTS inlet b. Check all valves upstream of the BWTS inlet valve
LOW INLET PRESSURE valve is not fully open. and make sure that they are not blocking the water
flow.
c. Water is leaking back to sea through an open c. Check that no water is leaking back to sea. Check
overboard line. that all valves leading back to sea are closed.
a. All ballast pumps in operation. a. Check and select the appropriate ballast pumps.

b. Main ballast pump and fire, bilge & ballast pump b. Adjust the flow from the ballast pump(s).
in full flow.
HIGH INLET PRESSURE
c. One or more valves upstream of the BWTS outlet c. Check that valves upstream of the BWTS outlet valve
valve are not fully open. are not closed or struggled.
d. Blocked pipes. d. Check and clean piping if necessary.

a. More than the nominal number of pumps are a. Make sure that only the necessary pumps are
running simultaneously. running.
Make sure that all valves leading water to the BWTS
from secondary systems (Fire, Bilge etc.) are closed.
FLOW RATE EXCESS
b. Flow control valve (FCV) at the BWTS outlet is not b. During the event of excessive flow, check that the
working. position of the FCV is adjusted automatically by
checking the reading on the Control Panel and the
local display on the valve.

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Alarm indication Cause Corrective action

c. Severe water leakage in the line between the c. Check for leakage and rectify.
Flow Meter (FM) and the Flow Control Valve
(FCV).
d. Flow Meter (FM) is giving erroneous readings. d. Refer to Manual or contact ERMA FIRST Service.

a. Ballast pump(s) is/are blocked or malfunctions. a. Check and verify that the Ballast Pump is working
properly.
b. Ballast pump is not running. b. Start ballast pump .

c. One or more valves upstream of the BWTS inlet c. Check all valves upstream of the BWTS inlet valve
valve is fully closed. and make sure that they are not blocking the water
NO FLOW flow.
d. Filter is completely blocked. d. If the pressure at the filter’s inlet is high and there is
still no flow, then open and clean the filter basket.
e. Water is leaking back to sea through an open e. Check that no water is leaking back to sea. Check
overboard line. that all valves leading back to sea are closed.
f. Severe leakage. f. Check and repair.

a. Outlet piping clogged or valve closed a. Go through the piping and verify that all valves are
open. Clean the line if necessary.
b. DAP is not functioning b. Check that DAP is working properly and there is no
HIGH LEVEL IN TRO DRAIN leakage.
TANK c. Erroneous sensor reading or sensor stacked in c. Open the drain tank and inspect the level switch.
open position. Make sure that the floating device has not stacked
due to depositions. Check the electrical connections
of the sensor.
a. Vessel is sailing in waters with very low salinity. a. Turn the Fresh Water Mode to ON (system specific
module).
LOW WATER SALINITY b. Sensor is not installed properly. b. Check the drawings for installation instructions and
verify that the sensor installation is correct.
c. Sensor is not working properly. c. c. Refer to manual (Volume 3) for further instructions.

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Alarm indication Cause Corrective action

a. Dirt load in water is very high. a. Reduce the flow rate of water by struggling a valve
upstream of the filter.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the flow rate remains
within the functional margins. Excessive reduction of
the flow will result the system to shut down.
b. Problem on the flushing line of the filter. b. Inspect the flushing line and verify that the water is
FILTER HEAVY LOAD not blocked. Verify that the pressure at the inlet and
outlet of the suction pump is in normal levels.
c. Dirty sampling tubes on differential pressure c. Close the manual valves and remove sampling
sensor. tubes. Clean with fresh water and pressurized air if
necessary.
d. Filter screen(s) are clogged. d. Open the filter and clean the screens.

a. Erroneous sensor reading.

Verify the temperature using a calibrated instrument.
TEMPERATURE LOW b. Very low sea water temperature Replace sensor if necessary.
c. Very low ambient temperature
a. Erroneous sensor reading. a. Verify the temperature using a calibrated instrument.
Replace sensor if necessary.
b. Reduced water flow in the electrolytic cell. b. Check and make sure that there’s sufficient flow from
TEMPERATURE HIGH
ballast pump(s) to BWTS inlet.
c. Leakage downstream of the electrolytic cell. c. Repair piping and replace possibly damaged
equipment.

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Alarm indication Cause Corrective action

a. Sensor doesn’t get proper sample or sampling a. Open the manual sampling valve to verify that water
flow is problematic. is coming to the sensor. Check the piping from
sampling point to the TRO sensor for leakages or
closed valves.
b. TRO sensor erroneous reading due to buffer b. Check the bottles of buffer and activator solution
solution and/or activator are expired or empty. and replace if empty or out of date.
c. TRO sensor internal strainer is clogged. c. Carefully open the strainer and clean with fresh
water. Be careful not to damage the strainer lid.
LOW OR HIGH CHLORINE d. Inspect all tubing inside the sensor and replace if
d. TRO sensor internal tubing is clogged or bent to
PRODUCTION necessary.
block.
e. Poor chlorine production from the EC due to low e. Very low salinity levels (<1.07 PSU). Contact maker for
salinity. a solution.
f. Poor chlorine production from the electrolytic f. The electrolytic cell(s) is at the end of its lifetime.
cell – due to worn coating. Order a new one from the maker.
g. TRO sensor is faulty. g. Use a portable device to manually measure the
chlorine concentration. In case of different results
contact ERMA FIRST Service.
Equipment Alarms
a. One or more filter utilities are faulty. a. Check filter’s control panel screen to identify the
FILTER LOCAL ALARM local alarm. Refer to manual Volume 3 for
instructions.
CHLORINE SENSOR LOCAL Local alarm. Check TRO screen to identify the local alarm, and
ALARM follow the manufacturer’s manual to correct it.
a. Loose cable. a. Check and fasten cable.
FLOW METER BROKEN WIRE b. Incorrect cable connection. b. Connect according to manufacturer’s instructions.
c. Defect or damaged cable. c. Replace cable.
a. Loose cable. a. Check and fasten cable.
PRESSURE SENSOR BROKEN
b. Incorrect cable connection. b. Connect according to manufacturer’s instructions.
WIRE
c. Defect or damaged cable. c. Replace cable.

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Alarm indication Cause Corrective action

a. Loose cable. a. Check and fasten cable.
PRESSURE SENSOR BROKEN
b. Incorrect cable connection. b. Connect according to manufacturer’s instructions.
WIRE
c. Defect or damaged cable. c. Replace cable.
a. Loose cable. a. Check and fasten cable.
TEMPERATURE BROKEN WIRE b. Incorrect cable connection b. Connect according to manufacturer’s instructions.
c. Defect or damaged cable c. Replace cable.
a. Loose cable a. Check and fasten cable.
FLOW SWITCH BROKEN WIRE b. Incorrect cable connection b. Connect according to manufacturer’s instructions.
c. Defect or damaged cable c. Replace cable.
a. Loose cable. a. Check and fasten cable.
CHLORINE SENSOR BROKEN
b. Incorrect cable connection. b. Connect according to manufacturer’s instructions.
WIRE
c. Defect or damaged cable. c. Replace cable.
a. Loose cable. a. Check and fasten cable.
HYDROGEN SENSOR b. Connect according to manufacturer’s instructions.
b. Incorrect cable connection.
BROKEN WIRE
c. Defect or damaged cable. c. Replace cable.
Safety Alarms
In any case use a portable device to manually measure
the hydrogen concentration in the close vicinity of the
fixed hydrogen sensor. Do not restart system until the
room is free from dangerous gases.
H2 SENSOR HIGH ALARM a. Follow the vessel’s safety instructions. Restart system
a. Hydrogen concentration is above safety margin.
only after the room is free from dangerous gases.
b. Erroneous measurement of the sensor. b. Follow the manual instructions for sensor calibration.
Replace the measuring element if expired.

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Alarm indication Cause Corrective action

DURING DE-BALLASTING OPERATION
Operational Alarms
a. One or more valves are set in wrong position. a. Go through the table of valve arrangement for the
respective procedure and verify that all valves are in
WRONG VALVE correct position.
ARRANGEMENT b. Fully tighten all valves mentioned in the valve
b. One or more valves are not in their final position.
arrangement table.

a. Outlet piping clogged or valve closed a. Go through the piping and verify that all valves are
open. Clean the line if necessary.
b. DAP is not functioning b. Check that DAP is working properly and there is no
HIGH LEVEL IN TRO DRAIN leakage.
TANK c. Erroneous sensor reading or sensor stacked in c. Open the drain tank and inspect the level switch. Make
open position. sure that the floating device has not stacked due to
depositions. Check the electrical connections of the
sensor.
a. Sensor doesn’t get proper sample or sampling a. Open the manual sampling valve to verify that water is
flow is problematic. coming to the sensor. Check the piping from sampling
point to the TRO sensor for leakages or closed valves.
b. TRO sensor erroneous reading due to buffer b. Check the bottles of buffer and activator solution and
solution and/or activator are expired or empty. replace if empty or out of date.
c. TRO sensor internal strainer is clogged. c. Carefully open the strainer and clean with fresh water.
HIGH CHLORINE Be careful not to damage the strainer lid.
CONCENTRATION d. TRO sensor internal tubing is clogged or bent to d. Inspect all tubing inside the sensor and replace if
block. necessary.
e. Neutralizing agent has run out e. Replenish the neutralizing agent

f. TRO sensor is faulty. f. Use a portable device to manually measure the

chlorine concentration. In case of different results
contact ERMA FIRST Service.

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Alarm indication Cause Corrective action

a. Medium in the piping is flowing backwards. • Check the non-return valves on the line and replace if
faulty.
• Inspect the piping and verify that there is no leakage
downstream of the bulkhead penetration.
REVERSE FLOW • Check the dosing pump and verify that is working
properly.
• Check the level of liquid in the Neutralizing Agent Tank
and refill if empty.
b. Sensor is faulty. b. Check the sensor and replace if necessary.

a. The level of liquid in the sealing loop is below the a. Inspect the piping for leakage and rectify.
safety margin. Use the existing connection to refill the sealing loop.
SEALING LOOP LOW LEVEL
b. Sensor is faulty. b. Remove the sensor and clean from depositions.
Replace sensor if it malfunctions.
Equipment Alarms
CHLORINE SENSOR LOCAL Local alarm Check TRO screen to identify the local alarm, and follow
ALARM the manufacturer’s manual to correct it
DOSING PUMP LOCAL Local alarm from the dosing pump Check DP screen to identify the local alarm, and follow
ALARM the manufacturer’s manual to correct it
Mixer Motor Overload • Check the mixer motor for external damages and/or
electrical connection problems.
MSP LOCAL ALARM
• Inspect the mixer and verify that there is no obstacle
blocking its movement.
a. Loose cable. a. Check and fasten cable.
CHLORINE SENSOR BROKEN b. Connect according to manufacturer’s instructions.
b. Incorrect cable connection.
WIRE
c. Defect or damaged cable. c. Replace cable.

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During OFF mode

Operational Alarms
a. One or more valves are set in wrong position. a. Go through the table of valve arrangement for the
respective procedure and verify that all valves are in
WRONG VALVE correct position.
ARRANGEMENT b. Fully tighten all valves mentioned in the valve
b. One or more valves are not in their final position.
arrangement table.

SYSTEM ALARMS
a. The electrolytic cell(s) are nearing the end of a. Contact maker and send exported data logged
their lifetime. parameters to estimate the remaining time before
ELECTROLYTIC CELLS ordering new cell(s).
REPLACEMENT WARNING
b. The electrolytic cell(s) are at the end of their b. Contact maker and order new electrolytic cell(s).
lifetime.
It is time to provide ERMA FIRST with the logged Go to appendix “11 Data retrieval”. Export data logged
SENT DATA FROM CONTROL
data. parameters and send the file to
PANEL RECORDINGS
[email protected]

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8 Maintenance schedules
The BWTS operation is automatic and all the components except the filter have no moving parts.
Therefore almost no BWTS specialized time consuming maintenance is required. Routine
maintenance can be undertaken by the crew, service engineers are not required.
In case of component malfunction the BWTS control panel will activate an alarm which in
conjunction with the troubleshooting table will indicate maintenance actions to be performed.
Moreover, each component’s maintenance procedure is described in the component
manufacturers’ manuals. A list of periodically scheduled actions is presented below.

Table 23: Daily routine maintenance actions

Item Action Method

Electrolytic cell Daily All operating parameters shall be recorded on
(non EX) inspection/maintenance the PLC unit of the BWTS system.
Check leaks and if any fix them immediately.
Visual check for any physical damage.
Keep equipment clean externally.
Dosing pump Inspection Check, if liquid leaks from the drain opening on
the dosing head and if the drain opening is
blocked or soiled. If so follow the instructions
given in section 7.6 Diaphragm leakage of the
dosing pump manual on Vol. lll.
Check, if liquid leaks from the dosing head or
valves. If necessary, tighten dosing head
screws with a torque wrench. Torque [Nm]:6
(+1). If necessary, tighten valves and cap nuts,
or perform service. See section 7.4 Perform
service of the dosing pump manual on Vol. lll

Table 24: Weekly routine maintenance actions

Item Action Method

Filter Filter preservation After the first operation the filter must remain
completely full with clean sea water at all times.
The water inside the filter should be replaced
with fresh clean sea water (seven nautical miles
in high sea):
During ballasting in highly dirty waters reserve
some space in the ballast tanks that will allow an
additional ballast operation of minimum 5
minutes.
When vessel is at open sea (seven nautical miles
from shore) perform an additional ballast
operation for a minimum of 5 minutes
Perform a manual flushing of the filter(s)
(approx. 1-2 minutes)

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After flushing is over, shut off the system and

then the ballast pump(s)
Neutralizing agent Check quantity Check and confirm that there is adequate
quantity and that the chemical is in liquid
condition.
Dosing pump Cleaning Clean all pump surfaces with a dry and clean
cloth
Salinity Cleaning of window Make sure the front window is kept clean in
measurement sensor order to permit a clear view of the display and
allow proper operation of the touchscreen. If
the window becomes soiled, clean it using a soft
damp cloth or soft tissue. To deal with more
stubborn stains, a neutral detergent may be
used. When you must open the front cover
and/or glands, make sure that the seals are
clean and correctly fitted when the unit is re-
assembled in order to maintain the housing’s
weatherproof integrity against water and water
vapor. The pH measurement uses high
impedance sensors and may otherwise be
prone to problems caused by exposure of the
circuitry to condensation.

Table 25: A month’s routine maintenance actions

Item Action Method

T-strainer Check for impurities Steps:
(TRO monitor) and if detected clean Press SERVICE to stop the flow of sample water
T-strainer and drain the cuvette.
Ensure the source water is turned off.
The T-strainer is clamped to the intake regulator.
The removal requires the use of a flat blade
screwdriver as shown in the photo. Once the
clamp is opened the T- strainer can be removed.
Disconnect the T-strainer and regulator from the
tubing and clear of the case.
Clean the T-strainer screen and replace.
Be sure to tighten the bowl of the strainer
Be certain the clamp is tightened fully and the
pumping connections are complete.
Turn source water back on.
Return to normal operation.
Check for any leaks
Electrolytic cells Connection inspection Check the bolts at the cable connection on the
(non EX) cell and in the control cabinet

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Item Action Method

Transformer/Rectifier Inspection & Check fans for correct operation and any undue
replacement if needed noise. Replace if necessary.
Check cleaning of the contact surfaces of the
output busbars.
Check that bolts for DC busbars/connections are
tightened.
Check that water couplings do not leak and that
they are undamaged.
TRO monitor Proper operation Check for leaks and proper operation of the
inspection instrument in general.
Temperature check Check the cooling chamber operation using a
non-contact IR thermometer. This should be 25°C
or lower.

Table 26: Two months routing maintenance actions

Item Action Method

Filter drive line Inspection and Steps:
lubrication Remove the four bolts to disconnect the Drive
Unit from the Back Flange of the Front Lid.
Pull the Drive Unit off the Drive Screw.
Remove the Drive Key. It may be inside the Worm
Gear.
Apply a generous amount of grease on the Drive
Key and insert it into the groove of the Worm
Gear.
Place the Drive Unit on the Drive Screw
Fasten the four bolts to connect the Drive Unit to
the Back Flange of the Front Lid
Verify that the Drive Unit is aligned with the Front
Lid Flange.
Note:
Before tightening the Drive Unit to the Front Lid
Flange, verify that the Drive Nut and the Scanner
Shaft Seal are still slightly loose.
Tighten the Drive Unit in a balanced manner.
Seals (Filter) External Leaking If leaking is observed on the seal housing, replace
inspection the sealing kit.
Inspect and lubricate, Sealing house, Gaskets,
Lids O-rings, Screen Seal, Seal for Quickcup
6'',whenever exposed, and replace if needed
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Table 27: Three months’ routine maintenance actions

Item Action Method

Indicator reagent Replacement of total Steps:
(TRO monitor) indicator reagent Open the 125ml bottle and remove the seal
Open one small brown bottle
Empty the content of the brown bottle into the
125ml liquid bottle
Close the 125ml bottle and shake it until the
powder is dissolved into the liquid
Install the 125ml bottle into the TRO cooling
chamber
Remove the 125ml bottle lid and reinstall the lid
with the plastic tubes of TRO sensor.
PRESS PRIME and then . Repeat step 7 till
flexible tubes filled with liquid.
TRO tubing Inspection and Steps:
cleaning Press the SERVICE button to stop the water flow.
Remove old reagents and discard.
Place the suction tubes in a small container of
clean water.
Press SERVICE to return to operation mode, press
PRIME and then ↲ to flush the system with water.
Remove the suction tubes from the water
Press PRIME and then ↲ to remove most of the
water.
Dosing pump Inspection & repair Check dosing head screws. If necessary, tighten
dosing head screws with a torque wrench. Torque
[Nm]:6 (+1). Replace damaged screws
immediately.

Table 28: Six months’ routine maintenance actions

Item Action Method

All component Check for leakages If leakages are detected
connections Tighten bolts
Replace gaskets
Replace o rings
Fixed Hydrogen Check and calibrate Calibrate fixed Hydrogen sensor
sensor
Electrical Check and tighten Check and tighten all electrical connections,
components bolts paying special attention but not limited to:
- Electrolytic cell’s power supply cables – both
on cell connections and on the T/R
- Main power cables of T/R
- Main power cables of Control panel

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Table 29: Annual routine maintenance actions

Item Action Method

Dosing pump Replace or clean Steps:
intake foot valve Make system pressureless.
Empty dosing head before maintenance and
flush it if necessary.
Set pump to 'Stop' ■ operational state using the
’Start/stop key’.
Press the ’Start/stop’ and '100 %’ keys at the same
time to put the diaphragm into ’out’ position.
-Symbol (-) must be displayed as the operational
state.
Take suitable steps to ensure that the returning
liquid is safely collected.
Dismantle suction, pressure and deaeration hose.
Dismantle foot-valve
Install new valve - Do not interchange valves and
pay attention to direction of arrow.
Connect suction, pressure and deaeration hose.
Press the ’Start/Stop’ key to leave the service
mode.
Deaerate dosing pump.
Dosing pump Replace or clean Steps:
discharge injection Make system pressureless.
valve
Empty dosing head before maintenance and
flush it if necessary.
Set pump to 'Stop' ■ operational state using the
’Start/stop key’.
Press the ’Start/stop’ and '100 %’ keys at the same
time to put the diaphragm into ’out’ position.
-Symbol (-) must be displayed as the operational
state.
Take suitable steps to ensure that the returning
liquid is safely collected.
Dismantle suction, pressure and deaeration hose.
Dismantle discharge valve
Install new valve - Do not interchange valves and
pay attention to direction of arrow.
Connect suction, pressure and deaeration hose.
Press the ’Start/Stop’ key to leave the service
mode.
Deaerate dosing pump.
Chlorine Buffer Replace Total Chlorine Steps:
Solution Buffer Solution Remove old bottle and press SERVICE till flexible
tube completely empty.

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Item Action Method

Install the new 500ml Buffer bottle in position.
Open lid of new 500ml Buffer bottle.
Install the lid with the flexible tubes.
Press PRIME and . Repeat Step 5 till flexible
tube filled with liquid.
Transformer/Rectifier Inspection & Check fans for correct operation and any undue
replacement if noise. Replace if necessary.
needed Check cleaning of the contact surfaces of the
output busbars.
Check that bolts for DC busbars/connections are
tightened.
Check that water couplings do not leak and that
they are undamaged.
Filter Replace filter Replace Filter
components Gaskets
O rings
U seals
Sensors Check and calibrate Calibrate sensors annually AFTER 5 years from
commissioning:
PI – pressure indicator
T – temperature indicator
FS – flow switch
Flow meter Inspection & Inspect the Flow Meter Transmitter and in case of
Transmitter replacement if malfunction proceed to replacement. Replace
needed the transmitter plug-in as follows:
1. Switch off the power supply.
2. Unscrew the housing cover.
3. Loosen the screws and pull out the transmitter
plug-in unit .
4. Insert the new transmitter plug-in unit and
retighten the screws .
5. Close the housing cover.
6. Download the system data (see chapter 7.5.1
"Downloading the system data" on page 70, of
ABB's manual on Vol. lll of Operation manual).
Measure both the voltage and the current during
operation with volt-and ampere meter. Make
sure it is consistent with the values in the display of
the power supply or PLC unit for the BWTS system.
Electrolytic cells (non Inspection and
Clean electrodes with weak (5%) hydrochloric
EX) cleaning of cells
acid: fill cell and/or recirculate for 5-24h.
Check torque on main assembly bolts of
cellhouse two parts–re-apply torque given by
Table below each bolt if required.

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After five years, all sensors need check and calibration.

After the first five years all sensors should be inspected annually by ERMAFIRST.

Table 30: Two and a half year (thirty months) routine maintenance actions

Item Action Method

Filter nozzles Replace filter nozzles Steps:
Remove Drive Unit
Disconnect the Drive Screw
Remove the Base Lid
Remove Scanner and Screen
Extract the Scanner out of the Screen
Extract and inspect nozzles. Replace any
damaged parts
Place back the nozzles
Place the Scanner into the Screen
Place them onto position
Place back the Base Lid
Connect the Drive Screw
Place Drive Unit back into position
Filter Seals Inspection/cleaning/ Open the filter, clean & inspect its internal
replacement components. Fix or replace damaged parts if
needed.
If leaking is observed on the seal housing, replace
the sealing kit.
Inspect and lubricate, Sealing house, Gaskets, Lids
O-rings, Screen Seal, Seal for Quickcup 6'',
whenever exposed, and replace if needed
(deformation, breakage or damage
Filter's complete Inspection/cleaning/ No need to be replaced if working normally (i.e.
screen replacement filtration quality and flow are normal). Replace
only if it has breakage or holes, or is permanently
clogged.
To clean filter's screen use water jet on the outside.
Filter's scanner Inspection/cleaning/ Open the filter, clean & inspect its internal
replacement components. Fix or replace damaged parts if
needed.
Filter's bolts Inspection/lubrication Open the filter, lubricate whenever exposed, and
fasten when inspected (if needed). Fix or replace
damaged parts if needed.
Filter's drive unit Inspection Replace only in case of malfunctions.
(Motor +Gear)

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Filter's limit switches inspection Check signals and position. Replace only in case
of malfunctions.

Filter's DPS System inspection Inspect and clean the System tubing. Make sure to
keep free passage.
Inspect DP switch & pressure gauge, make sure
they are responding correctly and replace only in
case of malfunction.

Table 31: Five year (sixty months) routine maintenance actions

ONCE PER SIXTY MONTHS

Item Action Method
Butterfly Inspect and Remove and replace o-rings on butterfly valves’
valve o-rings replace o-rings • actuators
• solenoid

Table 32: After five thousand (5000) hours of ballasting operation

PER OPERATING HOURS

Item Action Method
Electrolytic Check and Once per 5000 operating hours (ballasting), replace cell
cell replace electrolytic
cell

Always isolate the rectifier from the power supply before working on it!
Remaining voltage on output at low or no load due to capacitors on the output.
Discharge time at no load from 200VDC to 50VDC is 10sec or less!

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8.1 Upon failure

Table 33: Upon failure

UPON FAILURE

Item Action Method

Filter screen Replace 1. Disconnect the

a. limit switches
b. DP switch tubes
c. the junction box
2. Remove the drive unit
3. Remove the base lid
4. Extract the scanner from the screen
5. Remove and replace the screen
6. Place back
a. the scanner on screen
b. the base lid
c. the drive unit
7. Connect the
a. junction box
b. DP switch tubes
c. limit switches

Filter limit switch Replace 1. Remove butterfly nuts, nuts and washers
from the bolts that secure the limit switches
bracket.
2. Remove the bracket with the two limit
switches
3. Disconnect and replace the limit switches
4. Connect the limit switches
5. Place back the bracket
6. Fasten butterfly nuts, nuts and washers from
the bolts that secure the limit switches
bracket.
T-strainer Replace Steps:
(TRO monitor) 1. Press SERVICE to stop the flow of sample
water and drain the cuvette.
2. Ensure the source water is turned off.
3. The T-strainer is clamped to the intake
regulator. The removal requires the use of a
flat blade screwdriver as shown in the

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photo. Once the clamp is opened the T-

strainer can be removed.
4. Disconnect the T-strainer and regulator
from the tubing and clear of the case.
5. Clean the T-strainer screen and replace.
6. Be sure to tighten the bowl of the strainer
7. Be certain the clamp is tightened fully and
the pumping connections are complete.
8. Turn source water back on.
9. Return to normal operation.
10. Check for any leaks

Cuvette Check the condition of Steps:

TRO monitor cuvette and change if it 1. Replace the two Cap Assemblies.
appears badly soiled or 2. Turn the knurled top on the optics system
discolored counterclockwise (as viewed for the top)
until the cuvette just “pops” out, but do not
remove the top.
3. When the cuvette “pops” out, move the
retaining o-ring & remove the cuvette. You
may need a stiff wire such as a bent paper
clip to grasp the cuvette. Retain this
cuvette for future use if it can be cleaned.
4. Install the new cuvette by pushing it firmly in
place and turning the knurled top
clockwise until the cuvette is held securely.
5. Check the drawing on the following page
to ensure correct installation.
6. Return to operation as described.

2 The
anticipated Mean Time before Failure is 5 years. This is subject to proper Filter preservation
between ballasting operations.

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Qty/
Tag No. ERMA code Description Sketch
Ship

101-1001- FILTER BS400-E-HU DN400-904-

F1 1
025 PN10-MS-440

Included in
V5-01 BUTTERFLY VALVE 1
filter

Included in
FCP1 FILTER CONTROL PANEL 1
filter

101-7001- CENTRIFUGAL PUMP 30M3/H

SP1 1
004 20M 440V/ 60Hz

VACUUM PRESSURE
102-5004-
VPI INDICATOR MODULE -1 TO 5 1
008
BAR

102-5004- PRESSURE INDICATOR

PI 1
007 MODULE 0 TO 10 BAR

101-3000-
C1 ELECTROLYTIC CELL ECF1000 1
005

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Tag No. ERMA code Description Sketch
Ship
101-3000- INSTALLATION KIT FOR
1
020 ECF1000 - TYPE G

102-8001- STANDARD CONTROL PANEL

CP1 1
027 220V 800x1000

102-8004-
RP1 REPEATER PANEL 24V 342 1
014

102-4001- TRANSFORMER RECTIFIER 10M

T/R1 1
025 PN10 ANGLED

103-4001- EXPANSION RUBBER SPOOL

2
029 DN20 PN10 370MM

103-6001- GLOBE VALVE DN20 PN10

CWS1 1
003 BRASS PNEUMATIC 24V

101-9002- POLYAMIDE CABLE GLAND

4
001 PG13.5-6/12-20.2

TRO1 102-5001- CHLORINE SENSOR MODULE

2
TRO2 001 0-10 PPM ISO PN10

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Tag No. ERMA code Description Sketch
Ship

TRO3 102-5001- CHLORINE SENSOR MODULE

2
TRO4 004 0-10PPM EXPX ISO PN10

101-5002-
FM1 FLOW METER DN350 PN10 24V 1
045

103-6001- GLOBE VALVE DN25 PN10

PRV1 1
005 BRASS PNEUMATIC 24V

PIT1
102-5004- PRESURE SENSOR MODULE 0-
PIT2 3
001 10bar
PIT3

101-5003-
FS1 FLOW SWITCH DIGITAL 24V 1
001

101-5003- CALORIMETRIC SENSOR

1
002 CABLE 10m

102-5005- TEMPERATURE SENSOR

T1 1
001 MODULE 0-100C

102-5005- TEMPERATURE SWITCH

TS1 1
002 MODULE 20-60C

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Tag No. ERMA code Description Sketch
Ship

102-5004- PRESSURE SWITCH MODULE 1-

PS1 1
003 10bar

101-6003- BUTTERFLY DN400 PN10

V1-01 1
021 SOLENOID LS 24V MAR

101-6003- BUTTERFLY DN400 PN10

V1-02 1
046 POSITIONER MAR

101-6003- BUTTERFLY DN350 PN10

V1-03 1
045 POSITIONER MAR

V3-01 101-6003- BUTTERFLY DN400 PN10

2
V3-02 007 GEARBOX LS MAR

102-5006- SALINITY MEASURING MODULE

SMD1 1
001 0-40PSU
102-2000- FRESH WATER MODULE
009 MEDIUM 1
INCLUDING

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Tag No. ERMA code Description Sketch
Ship

101-7001- CENTRIFUGAL PUMP 30M3/H

SWP 036 35M 440V/ 60Hz 1

BUTTERFLY DN65 PN10

101-6003- POSITIONER MAR
V6-01 1
037

101-8003- PUMP STARTER PANEL 440V

SWPSP 1
010 24-32A

PI 102-5004- PRESSURE INDICATOR

1
007 MODULE 0 TO 10 BAR

VACUUM PRESSURE
102-5004-
VPI INDICATOR MODULE -1 TO 5 1
008
BAR

102-2000-
ISOLATION LOOP KIT DN15
013 1
INCLUDING

GLOBE VALVE DN15

102-6001-
SDV THREADED BRASS PNEUMATIC
002 1
24V / GLOBE VALVE

101-5008- CAPACITANCE LEVEL SWITCH

LSA
006 24V Exia 1

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Tag No. ERMA code Description Sketch
Ship
101-5003- PADDLE TYPE FLOW SWITCH
RFS
005 DN15-DN200 G1/2" 24V 1

102-2003- FLANGED NECK DN15 PN10

042 63MM SS316 2

DAP1
DAP2
DAP3
102-7002- PNEUMATIC DIAPHRAGM
DAP4 7
001 PUMP PN10
DAP5
DAP6
DAP7
PCM1
PCM2 102-7002- PNEUMATIC DIAPHRAGM
4
PCM3 002 PUMP CONTROL MODULE
PCM4
PCM5
PCM6
102-7002- PNEUMATIC DIAPHRAGM
PCM7 5
005 PUMP CONTROL MODULE EX
PCM8
PCM9

LS1 102-5008-
FLOAT LEVEL SWITCH MODULE 2
LS2 001

LS3 102-5008- FLOAT LEVEL SWITCH MODULE

2
LS4 002 EX

101-5007- FIXED HYDROGEN SENSOR 0-

H2.1 1
006 100% LEL
101-9002- POLYAMIDE CABLE GLAND
1
099 M25x1.5 8-17

103-2001- TRO SAMPLING PORT LARGE

TROS-L-1 1
007 PN10 24V

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Tag No. ERMA code Description Sketch
Ship
TROS-L-2
TROS-L-3
TROS-L-4 103-2001- TRO SAMPLING PORT LARGE
6
TROS-L-5 029 PN10
TROS-L-6
TROS-L-7

TROS-S-1 103-2001- TRO SAMPLING PORT SMALL

2
TROS-S-2 005 PN10 24V

BIS-L-1
103-2001- INJECTION PORT LARGE DN15
BIS-L-2 3
033 PN10
BIS-L-3

103-2001- INJECTION PORT SMALL DN15

BIS-S-1 1
015 PN10 24V

103-2001- G2 SAMPLING PORT LARGE

G2S-L 2
025 DN25 PN10

103-2001- G2 SAMPLING PORT SMALL

G2S-S 1
023 DN25 PN10

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Qty/
Tag No. ERMA code Description Sketch
Ship

103-2001-
TRO R TRO RETURN PORT PN10 8
010

NEUTRALIZING UNIT EXTRA 1

LARGE PN10
INCLUDING

102-2002- NEUTRALIZING AGENT TANK

NAT1 1
016 600LT FOR FIT600-3000

101-9004- SODIUM METABISULFITE

225
001 POWDER

NEUTRALIZING UNIT
102-2003-
NATS CONNECTION SPOOL DN15 1
008
PN10 SS316

101-6002- BALL VALVE DN25 THREADED

DTV 1
001 FULL BORE BRASS MANUAL

101-7003- DOSING PUMP 120LT/H 72M

DP1 1
016 PVDF, EPDM, CERAMIC

INSTALLATION KIT FOR

102-7003-
DOSING PUMP 30/60/120/200 1
009
LT/H

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Qty/
Tag No. ERMA code Description Sketch
Ship

101-8003-
MS1 MOTOR STARTER 440V 1
017

102-8005- CONNECTION PANEL

JB1 1
021 600X600 100 TO 230V AC EX

101-5007- PORTABLE HYDROGEN

1
001 SENSOR 0-100% LEL
102-8005- TRIP UNIT 24V DNV-GL
TU1 1
016 METALLIC STANDARD
101-6003- EMERGENCY CONTROL
1
128 COUPLING
102-8005- SOLENOID VALVE CABINET
SVC 1
011 600X600X300

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ERMA code Description Qty/ Ship

101-9006-001 METAL CABINET 60X40X30 WITH HANDLES 1
101-1000-046 FILTER SPARE PARTS BS300/BS400 SAFE ZONE 1
101-5001-004 T-STRAINER 2
101-5001-005 REPLACEMENT TUBING/ CUVETTE KIT NON-EX 2
101-7002-001 PNEUMATIC DIAPHRAGM PUMP 8LT/MIN 3,5BAR 1
102-6001-002 GLOBE VALVE DN15 THREADED BRASS PNEUMATIC 24V 1
102-8000-019 SPARE PART KIT FOR ERMA FIRST FIT CONTROL PANEL 1
102-2002-020 NEUTRALIZING AGENT TANK SPARE PARTS 1

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11 BWTS FIT-1000 CERTIFICATES

11.1 Certificate from Greek Authority [IMO-TYPE APPROVAL]

Type Approval 2323.6-5/01/19

11.2 LR Approval
Type Approval 15/0070 (E4)

11.3 USCG Approval

Alternate Management System Approval 162.060/6/3

11.4 Inventory of Hazardous Materials

Material Declaration
SDoC Form_ERMAFIRST

11.1 ERMA FIRST Hydrogen Model [LR] Output data verified

ERMA FIRST theoretical hydrogen calculation model (970-G-03 Hydrogen Calculations) has been
reviewed and verified by Lloyd's Register Technical Investigation Department (Report-1608-0025-
Rev00).
Ship Specific installation is to be considered using the Latest Theoretical Hydrogen Calculation Model
as described above.
Methodology
The calculations have been based on the worst-case scenario. This is when the following conditions
apply:
a) ERMA FIRST FIT works on its maximum Treated Rated Capacity (TRC)
b) The water enters vessel smallest tank
c) The chlorine concentration is at the maximum (6 mg/L)
Results
Column G on the following Figure depicts the percentage of the Tank filling and Column V the Total
Hydrogen concentration (%) that is below the L.E.L. (4% v/v).
Note/Attention
Adequate safety measures are to be provided if deemed necessary by the designer or installer such
as: a) Tank entry and confined space entry procedures are to be developed or adhered with if in
place, b) Adequate venting arrangement is to be considered for enclosed areas.

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Type Approval Certificate Extension
This is to certify that Certificate No. 15/00070(E3) for the undernoted products is extended and
renumbered as shown.

This certificate is issued to:

ERMA FIRST ESK ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS S.A

Schisto Industrial Park (VIPAS)

Block 13
Keratsiniou - Skaramagas Ave
18863, Perama
Greece

ERMA FIRST BWTS FIT 75-3000 using Filtration (FILTERSAFE or FILTREX or

HYDAC) and electrolytic disinfection with a neutralizing medium

ERMA FIRST BWTS FIT 75-3000 and incorporating with Treated rated
capacity (TRC) = 90-3740 m3/h (Higher flow rates are applicable with a
combination of models)

For treatment of ship’s ballast water

Lloyd's Register Rules and Regulation for the Classification of Ships Part 5,
Chapter 25 and LR TA procedure TA 14

Type and model designation: ERMA FIRST BWTS FIT 75-3000 and
incorporating with Treated rated capacity (TRC) = 90-3740 m3/h (Higher
flow rates are applicable with a combination of models)
Salinity: Not applicable
Temperature: Not Applicable
Certificate No. 15/ 00070(E4)

Issue Date 25 July 2019

Expiry Date 31 December 2023

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Lloyd's Register EMEA
Is a subsidiary of Lloyd's Register Group

Lloyd's Register Group Limited, its affiliates and subsidiaries and their respective officers, employees or agents are, individually and collectively, referred to in
this clause as the 'Lloyd's Register'. Lloyd's Register assumes no responsibility and shall not be liable to any person for any loss, damage or expense caused
by reliance on the information or advice in this document or howsoever provided, unless that person has signed a contract with the relevant Lloyd's Register
entity for the provision of this information or advice and in that case any responsibility or liability is exclusively on the terms and conditions set out in that
contract.
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 Hold time: Not Applicable
Temperature in reactor: > -2 degC)
Conductivity in reactor: >1050 μS/cm (0.9 psu at 3degC or 1.07 psu at -2
degC)
Pressure System:< 6 bar
Total Residual Oxidant (TRO): 6 mg Cl2/L
Maximum allowable dosages of Active Substances: TRO = 10 mg Cl2/L
Filter inlet pressure during flushing (FILTERSAFE): 1.6 Bar
Filter inlet pressure during flushing (FILTREX): 1.5 Bar
Filter Inlet pressure during flushing (HYDAC): 1.5 Bar
Installation in Hazardous Areas: Yes

FILTERSAFE FS HYDAC RF14 FILTREX FX

3
(m /hr) Sodium
bisulphite
(38%w/w) L
Min Max
BWTS FIT 75 20 90 BS-031H/V RF14-10 ACB-906-100 1xECF100 25
BS-050H/V
BWTS FIT 100 20 140 BS-031 H/V RF14-10 ACB-910-150 1xECF100 25
BS-050H/V
BWTS FIT 200 40 200 BS-061 H/V-T RF14-15 ACB-935-200 1xECF250 25
BS-070 H/V
BWTS FIT 300 60 300 BS-101H-10/V RF14-20 ACB-945-200 1xECF250 200
BS-101H/V-T ACB-935-200
BS-100H/V
BS-100HV-T
BWTS FIT 400 80 515 BS-151 H/V RF14-25 ACB-955-250 1xECF500 200
BS-151-H/V-T RF-20 △-Mesh
BS-150 H/V
BS-150 H/V-T
Certificate No. 15/ 00070(E4)

Issue Date 25 July 2019

Expiry Date 31 December 2023

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Lloyd’s Register EM EA
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Lloyd's Register EMEA
Is a subsidiary of Lloyd's Register Group

Lloyd's Register Group Limited, its affiliates and subsidiaries and their respective officers, employees or agents are, individually and collectively, referred to in
this clause as the 'Lloyd's Register'. Lloyd's Register assumes no responsibility and shall not be liable to any person for any loss, damage or expense caused
by reliance on the information or advice in this document or howsoever provided, unless that person has signed a contract with the relevant Lloyd's Register
entity for the provision of this information or advice and in that case any responsibility or liability is exclusively on the terms and conditions set out in that
contract.
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BWTS FIT 600 120 600 BS-201 H/V RF14-25 ACB-985-300 1xECF500 200
BS-201 H/V-T
BS-200 H/V
BS-200 H/V-T
BWTS FIT 800 160 800 BS-300 H/V RF-14-30 ACB-999-350 1xECF750 200
BS-300 H/V-T RF14-30 △-Mesh
BWTS FIT 200 1200 BS-300 H/V-T RF14-35 ACB-999-350 1xECF100 200
1000 BS-400 H/V RF14-30 △-Mesh 0
RF14-35 △ Mesh
BWTS FIT 200 1250 BS-400 H/V RF14-40 2xACB-985-300 1xECF100 200
1200 BS-400 H/V-T RF14-35 △-Mesh 1xACB-9100- 0
400
BWTS FIT 160 1600 BS-400 H/V-T RF14-45 2xACB-985-300 2xECF750 200
1500 BS-603 H/V RF14-40 △-Mesh 1xACB-9100-
400
BWTS FIT 200 2300 BS-603 H/V-T RF14-50 2xACB-999-350 2xECF100 200
2000 BS-804 H/V RF14-45 △-Mesh 1xACB-9120- 0
BS-804 H/V-T RF14-50 △-Mesh 500
BWTS FIT 200 2500 BS-804 H/V-T RF14-50 3xACB-999-350 2xECF100 200
2500 BS-1004 H/V RF14-50 △-Mesh 1xACB-9200- 0
BS-1004 H/V-T 600
BWTS FIT 200 3740 BS-1004 H/V- RF14-60 3xACB-999-350 3xECF100 200
3000 T RF14-60 △-Mesh 1xACB-9200- 0
BS-1204H/V 600
BS-1204 H/V-
T
BS-1206 H/V

Manufacturer Filtersafe Automatic Screen Filtration

Certificate No. 15/ 00070(E4)

Issue Date 25 July 2019

Expiry Date 31 December 2023

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Lloyd’s Register EMEA
Lloyd’s Register EM EA
71 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4BS
Lloyd's Register EMEA
Is a subsidiary of Lloyd's Register Group

Lloyd's Register Group Limited, its affiliates and subsidiaries and their respective officers, employees or agents are, individually and collectively, referred to in
this clause as the 'Lloyd's Register'. Lloyd's Register assumes no responsibility and shall not be liable to any person for any loss, damage or expense caused
by reliance on the information or advice in this document or howsoever provided, unless that person has signed a contract with the relevant Lloyd's Register
entity for the provision of this information or advice and in that case any responsibility or liability is exclusively on the terms and conditions set out in that
contract.
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 3 Dolev St, Tefen Industrial Park, PO Box 2324959, Israel

3
Capacity range (per filter) 25 – 3740 m /h
Filter models BS-031(HorV), BS-050(HorV), BS-061(HorV)-T, BS-70(HorV),
BS-100(HorV), BS-150(HorV), BS-200(HorV), BS-300(HorV),
BS-400(HorV), BS-603(HorV), BS-804(HorV), BS-1004(HorV),
BS-1004(HorV)-T, BS-1204(HorV), BS-1204(HorV)-T & BS-1206 H/V
FILTERSAFE Models type name may be followed by additional letter eg E that indicates
orientation and each model can be BS-#### E instead of BS-#### H/V

Mesh size 40 micron

Maximum design pressure 10 bar
Maximum operating pressure 6 bar
0
Max. working temperature 50 C

Manufacturer Filtrex S.r.l

Via Rubattino, 94/B, 20134 Milan, Italy
3
Capacity range (per filter) 25-3000 m /h
(max 5% increase in flowrate does not affect the operation and performance
of the filter)
Filter models ACB-906-100, ACB-910-150, ACB-935-200, ACB-945-200, ACB-955-250,
ACB-985-300, ACB-999-350, ACB-9100-400, ACB-9120-500 & ACB-9200-
600

Mesh size 40 micron

Maximum design pressure 10 bar
Maximum operating pressure 6 bar

Certificate No. 15/ 00070(E4)

Issue Date 25 July 2019

Expiry Date 31 December 2023

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Lloyd's Register EMEA
Is a subsidiary of Lloyd's Register Group

Lloyd's Register Group Limited, its affiliates and subsidiaries and their respective officers, employees or agents are, individually and collectively, referred to in
this clause as the 'Lloyd's Register'. Lloyd's Register assumes no responsibility and shall not be liable to any person for any loss, damage or expense caused
by reliance on the information or advice in this document or howsoever provided, unless that person has signed a contract with the relevant Lloyd's Register
entity for the provision of this information or advice and in that case any responsibility or liability is exclusively on the terms and conditions set out in that
contract.
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 Manufacturer: HYDAC Process Technology GmbH Neunkirchen, Saarland, Germany

Capacity 52-3000m^3 per hour

130-3500M^3 per hour (△-Mesh)
Model numbers: RF14-10, RF14-15, RF14-20, RF14-25, RF14-30, RF14-35, RF14-40
RF14-45, RF14-50, RF14-60
Mesh size 40 micron
Max. working temp.: 55°C
Design pressure: 6 bar

Filter manufacturer have the right to amend these filter models at any time based on new Design Appraisal
Document
ERMA FIRST panel could include functions of Filter if it is project specific requirement

Manufacturer ERMA FIRST ESK Engineering Solutions SA (Greece)

Type ECF100; ECF100Ex; ECF250; ECF250Ex; ECF500; ECF500Ex; ECF750;
ECF750Ex; ECF1000; ECF1000Ex
Min. and max. operating 0 0 0
3 C (-2 C) and 55 C respectively
temperature
Max. design pressure 6 bar
Minimum operating salinity 0.9 PSU (1,07PSU); 1050 μS/cm
pH range 7.2 - 8.3

Target Concentration of TRO: 6 mg Cl 2 /Litre

Maximum allowable discharge

concentrations of Active < 0.1 mg Cl 2 /Litre
Substances:
Certificate No. 15/ 00070(E4)

Issue Date 25 July 2019

Expiry Date 31 December 2023

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Lloyd’s Register EM EA
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Lloyd's Register EMEA
Is a subsidiary of Lloyd's Register Group

Lloyd's Register Group Limited, its affiliates and subsidiaries and their respective officers, employees or agents are, individually and collectively, referred to in
this clause as the 'Lloyd's Register'. Lloyd's Register assumes no responsibility and shall not be liable to any person for any loss, damage or expense caused
by reliance on the information or advice in this document or howsoever provided, unless that person has signed a contract with the relevant Lloyd's Register
entity for the provision of this information or advice and in that case any responsibility or liability is exclusively on the terms and conditions set out in that
contract.
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Neutralising agent Aqueous solution of Sodium Bisulphite (38%w/w)
(38%w/w; CAS: 7631-90-5;7681-57-4)

Manufacturer KraftPowercon
Type Rectifier for Marine environment (Flex Kraft Marine)
Supply voltage 3 x 380–480 V ± 10%, 50–60 Hz
Protection class 44
Max. Ambient Temp. 55
0
Operating Temp 0-55 C
0
Max. Cooling water Temp. 45 C
Rated Output Voltage 200VDC @ >420 VAC
Rate Output Current up to 2500A per stack @ 30VDC
Max. Output Power 10 kW per module @ rated voltage
Max. no. of modules 30
Environmental Category ENV2 as defined in LR Test Specification No. 1 (2002)

ERMA FIRST Control Panel ENV2

This Certificate does not address Flag State/Statutory requirements regarding

the efficacy of the process. Please refer to the relevant IMO Type Approval(s)
for this manufacturer.

The intended location of the ERMA FIRST FIT model on board any ship is to
be suitable and in compliance with the Class Rule requirements for such a
location and where an explosive atmosphere may be present, the installation
is to be of a type providing protection against ignition of the gases. Its
connection into the ship’s system, including the electrical system, is to be
shown on the ship’s plans which are to be submitted for approval.

Certificate No. 15/ 00070(E4)

Issue Date 25 July 2019

Expiry Date 31 December 2023

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Lloyd’s Register EMEA
Lloyd’s Register EM EA
71 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4BS
Lloyd's Register EMEA
Is a subsidiary of Lloyd's Register Group

Lloyd's Register Group Limited, its affiliates and subsidiaries and their respective officers, employees or agents are, individually and collectively, referred to in
this clause as the 'Lloyd's Register'. Lloyd's Register assumes no responsibility and shall not be liable to any person for any loss, damage or expense caused
by reliance on the information or advice in this document or howsoever provided, unless that person has signed a contract with the relevant Lloyd's Register
entity for the provision of this information or advice and in that case any responsibility or liability is exclusively on the terms and conditions set out in that
contract.
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 Manufacturer’s instructions and certification details showing appropriate
compliance are to be followed.

Hydrogen is a by-product of the ERMA FIRST FIT treatment process. The risk
of hydrogen accumulation and formation of potential explosive atmosphere
including venting arrangements for ship specific installation is to be
considered. Ship specific installation is to be considered using ERMA FIRST
theoretical hydrogen calculation model. Adequate safety measures are to be
provided if deemed necessary by the designer or installer such as:

a. Tank entry and confined space entry procedures are to be

developed or adhered with if in place.

b. Adequate venting arrangement is to be considered for enclosed

areas.

The use of non-metallic / plastic materials within the ERMA FIRST FIT system
in particular the Electrolytic Chlorination Unit is to be in accordance with Part
5 Chapter 12 Section 5 of Lloyd's Register Rules and Regulations for the
Classification of Ships.

Installation survey and commissioning is to be conducted for each

installation on board ships in accordance with IMO Res. MEPC.174 (58) or
Res. MEPC 279(70) Section 8 and Lloyd's Register specific survey
requirements.

This Certificate is not valid for equipment, the design, ratings or operating
parameters of which have been varied from the specimen tested. The
manufacturer should notify Lloyd’s Register EMEA of any modification or
changes to the equipment in order to obtain a valid certificate.

Certificate No. 15/ 00070(E4)

Issue Date 25 July 2019

Expiry Date 31 December 2023

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Lloyd's Register EMEA
Is a subsidiary of Lloyd's Register Group

Lloyd's Register Group Limited, its affiliates and subsidiaries and their respective officers, employees or agents are, individually and collectively, referred to in
this clause as the 'Lloyd's Register'. Lloyd's Register assumes no responsibility and shall not be liable to any person for any loss, damage or expense caused
by reliance on the information or advice in this document or howsoever provided, unless that person has signed a contract with the relevant Lloyd's Register
entity for the provision of this information or advice and in that case any responsibility or liability is exclusively on the terms and conditions set out in that
contract.
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Certificate No. 15/ 00070(E4)

Issue Date 25 July 2019

Expiry Date 31 December 2023

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Lloyd's Register EMEA
Is a subsidiary of Lloyd's Register Group

Lloyd's Register Group Limited, its affiliates and subsidiaries and their respective officers, employees or agents are, individually and collectively, referred to in
this clause as the 'Lloyd's Register'. Lloyd's Register assumes no responsibility and shall not be liable to any person for any loss, damage or expense caused
by reliance on the information or advice in this document or howsoever provided, unless that person has signed a contract with the relevant Lloyd's Register
entity for the provision of this information or advice and in that case any responsibility or liability is exclusively on the terms and conditions set out in that
contract.
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Coast Guard Approval Number: 162.060/6/3 Expires: 18 October 2022
BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Filtration/Electrochlorination

ERMA FIRST ESK Engineering Solutions S.A.

Schisto Industrial Park (VIPAS), Block 13
Keratsiniou-Skaramagas Ave.
18863 Perama GREECE

Name of BWMS: ERMA FIRST BWTS FIT

Capacities: 90-3,740 m3/h

This is to certify that the above listed BWMS, with the listed treatment capacities, has been
satisfactorily examined and tested by Independent Lab Lloyd’s Register in accordance with the
requirements contained in 46 CFR 162.060. The system shall be installed and operated in
accordance with the ERMA FIRST USCG-IMO Operation, Maintenance and Safety Manual (OMSM), Dwg.
No. 2-1920-G, Rev. 06, dated June 10, 2019.

Operational Limitations:
Salinity: Not Applicable
Water Temperature: Not Applicable
Hold Time: Not Applicable
Electrolyte Feed Temperature: > -2ºC
Electrolyte Feed Salinity: 0.9 Practical Salinity Units (PSU)
Total Residual Oxidant (TRO): 6 mg/L

The ERMA FIRST BWTS FIT model meets the requirements of 46 CFR 111.105 and may be installed
in hazardous locations to which it is certified on a U.S. flag vessel. The control board and
transformer/rectifier must remain outside of hazardous locations. The BWMS may be installed
in hazardous locations to which it is certified on a foreign flag vessel subject to approval
of the foreign administration.

The BWMS must be marked in accordance with 46 CFR 162.060-22. A copy of this Type Approval
Certificate shall be carried on board a vessel fitted with the BWMS at all times.

This certificate supersedes Approval number 162.060/6/2 dated February 13, 2019; update
approves an alternative filter.

*** End ***

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT the above named manufacturer has submitted to the undersigned satisfactory evidence that the item specified herein complies
with the applicable laws and regulations as outlined on the reverse side of this Certificate, and approval is hereby given. This approval shall be in effect until the
expiration date hereon unless sooner canceled or suspended by proper authority.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 13th DAY OF
FEBRUARY 2020, AT WASHINGTON D.C.

J. J. MIN
Chief, Engineering Division
BY DIRECTION OF THE COMMANDANT

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DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY, USCG, CGHQ-10030
(REV. 3-03)
TERMS: The approval of the item described on the face of the Certificate has been based upon the submittal of satisfactory
evidence that the item complies with the applicable provisions of the navigation and shipping laws and the applicable regulations in
Title 33 and/or Title 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The approval is subject to any conditions noted on this Certificate and in
the applicable laws and regulations governing the use of the item on vessels subject to Coast Guard inspection or on other vessels and
boats.

Consideration will be given to an extension of this approval provided application is made 3 months prior to the expiration
date of this Certificate.

The approval holder is responsible for making sure that the required inspections or tests of materials or devices covered
by this approval are carried out during production as prescribed in the applicable regulations.

The approval of the item covered by this certificate is valid only so long as the item is manufactured in conformance with
the details of the approved drawings, specifications, or other data referred to. No modification in the approved design, construction,
or materials is to be adopted until the modification has been presented for consideration by the Commandant and confirmation
received that the proposed alteration is acceptable.

NOTICE: Where a manufacturer of safety-at-sea equipment is offering for sale to the maritime industry, directly or indirectly,
equipment represented to be approved, which fails to conform with either the design details or material specifications, or both, as
approved by the Coast Guard, immediate action may be taken to invoke the various penalties and sanctions provided by law
including prosecution under 46 U.S.C. 3318, which provides:

"A person that knowingly manufactures, sells, offers for sale, or possesses with intent to sell, any equipment subject to this
part (Part B. of Subtitle II of Title 46 U.S.C.). and the equipment is so defective as to be insufficient to accomplish the purpose for
which it is intended, shall be fined not more than $10,000, imprisoned for not more than 5 years or both."

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 002-002989/2021002210
404-09-0111
SDoC
22/2/2021

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity for Material Declaration Management

1) Identification number: 002-002989/ PATRICIA

2) Issuer’s Name: ERMA FIRST ESK Engineering Solutions SA

Issuer's address: Block 13 Schisto Industrial Park 11852, Perama, Greece

3) Object(s) of the declaration: ERMA FIRST BWTS FIT-1000

4) The objects(s) of the declaration described above is in conformity with the following
documents

5) Document No: Title: Edition /date of issue

MEPC.269(68)-2015 Guidelines for the development of IHM Edition 3 5/15/2015

002-002989/ 2021002210 Material Declaration Edition 2 5/16/2016

SR CONF 45 International Hong Kong Convention 15 May 2009

for the Safe and Environmentally
Sound Recycling of Ships

Regulation EU No. 1257/2013 Ship Recycling and amending Edition 1 11/20/2013

Regulation EC No. 1013/2006 and
Directive 2009/16/EC

IHM SDoC Template | 002-09-0011 | Rev.00

EMSA IHM Guidance EMSA’s Best Practice Guidance on the 28 Oct 2016
Inventory of Hazardous Materials

6) Additional Information:

Signed for and on behalf of:

ERMA FIRST SA
Perama, Greece 22/2/2021
(Place and date of issue)

7) Konstantinos Stampedakis, Direction

(Name, function)

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 404-09-0112 002-002989/ 2021002210 MD
22/2/2021

Material Declaration
<Date of declaration> <Supplier (respondent) information>
Date 6-Nov-20 Company name ERMA FIRST ESK Engineering Solutions SA
<MD ID Number> Division name Technical Department
MD ID no. 002-002989/2021002210 Address Block 13 Schisto Industrial Park 11852,
Perama, Greece
Contact person Dr Efi Tsolaki
<Other information> Telephone number 0030 210 4093 000
Remark 1 Fax number 0030 210 4617423
Remark 2 E-mail address [email protected]
Remark 3 SDoC ID no. 002-002989/PATRICIA
<Product Information>
Delivered unit
Product name Product number Product information
Amount Unit
ERMA FIRST BWTS FIT-1000 2021002210 1 PIECE
1 PIECE
1 PIECE
<Materials information>
Unit
This materials information shows the amount of hazardous materials contained
1 in piece (unit: piece, kg, m3, m2, m) of the product.

Present above If yes,

Threshold If yes, information on where it
Table Material name threshold material mass
level is used
Yes / No Mass Unit
Asbestos 0.1 % * No
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) 50 mg/kg No
Chlorofluorocarbons(CFCs) No
Table A** Halons No
(materials Other fully halogenated No
listed in Ozone Carbon tetrachloride No
appendix depleting 1,1,1-Trichloroethane no threshold
No
1 of the substance (Methyl chloroform) level
Conventio s Hydrochlorofluorocarbons No
n) Hydrobromofluorocarbons No
Methyl bromide No
Bromochloromethane No
Anti-fouling systems containing 2,500 mg
organotin total No
compounds as a biocide tin/kg

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Present above If yes,
Threshold If yes, information on where it
Table Material name threshold material mass
level Yes / No Mass Unit is used
Cadmium and cadmium compounds 100 mg/kg No
Hexavalent chromium and hexavalent 1,000 mg/kg No
Table B**
Lead and lead compounds 1,000 mg/kg No
(materials
Mercury and mercury compounds 1,000 mg/kg No
listed in
Polybrominated biphenyl (PBBs) 50 mg/kg No
appendix
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers 1,000 mg/kg No
2 of the
Polychlorinated naphthalenes (more
Conventio 50 mg/kg No
than 3 chlorine atoms)
n) Radioactive substances no threshold No
Certain shortchain chlorinated
0,01 No
paraffins (Alkanes, C10-C13, chloro)
EU SRR Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) 10
No
Annex and its derivatives mg/kg****
I&II*** Brominated Flame Retardant (HBCDD) 100 mg/kg No
*Please refer to footnote 18 on the "Form of Material Declaration" in the IMO Guidelines Resolution MEPC.269(68).
**Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009 (SR/CONF/45).
***Regulation EU No. 1257/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 November 2013 on Ship Recycling and amending Regulation EC No. 1013/2006
and Directive 2009/16/EC EMSA's Best Practice Guidance on the Inventory of Hazardous Materials, dated 2016-10-28.
****Concentrations of PFOS above 10 mg/kg (0.001% by weight) when it occurs in substances or in preparations or concentrations of PFOS in semi-finished
products or articles, or parts thereof equal to or above than 0.1% by weight calculated with reference to the mass of structurally or micro-structurally distinct parts
that contain PFOS or for textiles or©other
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Input Time step (s) 5,000 2,500 1,000 0,500

Concentration-97%
Tank Volume 140,100 m3 Hydrogen Flammability Limts filling
Concentration-99%
Ballast pump 1000,000 m3/h 16,667 m3/min LFL (deflagration) 4,00 % vol in air filling

Duration 0,140 h 8,406 min UFL (deflagration) 75,00 % vol in air

Rate of Vent Air+ H2
dischage from tank 1000,000 m3/h 16,667 m3/min LFL (detonation) 11-18 % vol in air

Hydrogen Rate of
Release 1,972 m3/h 0,033 m3/min 4,514E-05 kg/s UFL (detonation) 59 % vol in air

Density H2 0,082 kg/m3 1atm 20C 8,24E-02 Auto-Ignition temp 858 K

Minimum ignition
Air Pressure 0,992 atm energy 0,017 mJ Input CFD
Henry constant H2 1282,051 atm/(mol/l) 7,800E-04 mol/(l*atm) Total Mass flow Hydrogen 4,514E-05 kg/s Mass flow/Comp 1,540E-06 kg/s/compart
Volume compartment (2.4tm hick
MW H2 2,016 MW NaOCl 74,44 assumed) 4,781 m3 Thickness compartment 2,4 m
Num Compartments (per ballast
Dosing regime NAOCl 6 mg/l 6,000 kg/h (NAOCl) 1,97E+00 m3/h (H2) 1,667E-03 kg/s (NAOCl) 5,478E-04 m3/s (H2) tank) 29 Mass flow 2D 6,418E-09 kg/s/slice
Current Efficiency 0,85 Patm 1,022 atm Thickness CFD model 0,01000000 m Mass 5min 1,925E-06 kg/slice
Time step 1 min Degas time 5 min
Time to fill 8,406

Hydrogen Hydrogen
Hydrogen weight released Hydrogen volume Hydrogen mole Soluble Vented
Produced Chlorine weight produced to ullage weight produced produced produced Hydrogen mole Partial Pressure Hydrogen Hydrogen Total Total Hydrogen
Alternative Model Start Volume water Tank filling Volume ullage quantity (interval) (interval) ullage(cumul) (cumul) (cumul) fraction in ullage H2 Hydrogen Solubility Soluble Hydrogen (interval) (interval) Hydrogen Concentr

Time increment min m3 % m3 g g g g m3 mol % atm g/l g g g g %

0 0,00 0,00 0,00% 140,10 0,00 0,00 0,00000 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,0000% 0,000 0,00000000 0,00000 0,00000 0,00000 0,00000 0,0000%
1 1,00 16,67 11,90% 123,43 100,00 3,19 0,00000 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,0000% 0,000 0,00000000 0,00000 0,00000 0,00000 0,00000 0,0000%
2 2,00 33,33 23,79% 106,77 200,00 3,19 0,00000 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,0000% 0,000 0,00000000 0,00000 0,00000 0,00000 0,00000 0,0000%
3 3,00 50,00 35,69% 90,10 300,00 3,19 0,00000 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,0000% 0,000 0,00000000 0,00000 0,00000 0,00000 0,00000 0,0000%
4 4,00 66,67 47,59% 73,43 400,00 3,19 0,00000 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,0000% 0,000 0,00000000 0,00000 0,00000 0,00000 0,00000 0,0000%
5 5,00 83,33 59,48% 56,77 500,00 3,19 3,18614 3,19 0,04 1,58 0,0000% 0,001 0,00000109 0,09122 0,09122 0,00000 3,09492 0,0662%
6 6,00 100,00 71,38% 40,10 600,00 3,19 3,18614 6,37 0,08 3,16 0,0662% 0,002 0,00000305 0,30549 0,21427 0,90867 5,15813 0,1561%
7 7,00 116,67 83,27% 23,43 700,00 3,19 3,18614 9,56 0,12 4,74 0,1561% 0,004 0,00000694 0,81023 0,50474 2,14386 5,69567 0,2950%
8 8,00 133,33 95,17% 6,77 800,00 3,19 3,18614 12,74 0,15 6,32 0,2950% 0,016 0,00002560 3,41330 2,60307 4,05097 2,22777 0,3995%

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12 Data Retrieval
• Select the file “DATA MANAGER” from the cd and install it in your pc.
• In the first pop-up window select: YES
• In the following window, press: NEXT

In the following window, select: NEXT

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In the next window you should take the following actions: A) read carefully the license agreement.
B) press the button YES
Note: the button YES won’t be activated unless you read the license agreement

Press: NEXT in the following window

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Press the YES button in the following window

When the installation of the program is complete, the FINISH button will be activated.
Select FINISH

Open the control panel from windows, and open the network and internet.

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Please follow the next steps:

- In the start menu, select the control panel (as follow)

Select network and internet

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Select the menu: View network status and tasks

Select: Local Area Connection

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Select the local area connection. The below window will appear. Select PROPERTIES

Click up on the internet protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and press the properties.

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Save the last settings of the connection and after that make the following setting page and press:
OK

In the touch panel, press: SERVICE from the OFF MODE and the following page will open:

Touch button "Data Retrieval" and press the following username and password:
1) USERNAME: user1
2) PASSWORD: user1
After that, press the right key (unlock). Back to the previous menu and press again the Data Retrieval.

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In the desktop of the PC, the following item will appear. Double click to start the program.

1) Connect the monitor of system with PC via the Ethernet cable.

2) In the front panel, select: New Target Connection (ONLY IN THE FIRST INSTALLATION), and
follow the next steps.
NOTE: Every time, you must select Media: user

Click: Next

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Make the following settings in the below page.

Select: Secondary Drive, put the target address: 10.10.10.10, Password: user1 and press: Create

Select "Retrieve Files" and click: Next to connect to the target.

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In the window to retrieve files, specify the file to retrieve from the target.

In this page, you must check the ALARMS. Also you can select the choice: Data Logging and Use
date range. In this section you select the starting date of data logging and the end date of it.
• Click in the “options” button and check the table with label: “Overwrite if file exists” and in
the “Add Header” and press OK.
• Make a new folder in the desktop, and give a name. In the output folder, please put this new
folder.
• Press: "Retrieve" and wait the finalization of this step.
In the monitor will appear the following window.

Press the button: “Launch Explorer” and will appear the converted files with data.
New panel with two folders will appear.
If you want to see the critical alarms, attention alarms, valves condition or BWTS mode, select the
“ALARM” folder.

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If you want to see all other data loggings, press the “LOG” folder and select the internal folder you
wish.
When this step finished, the operator has all data in one file. When the operator open the file, will find
the below page:

In the "Alarm" file you can find the folders for Attention and Critical alarms, such as the BWTS modes
and the valves position as follow:

Select the folder which you want to check and in the monitor will appear the file. Please open and
the following page will indicate:

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Return to the previous page and open the "LOG" file. In your monitor will indicate the following page:

Please select the file which you want to check. When the file will be opened, the following page will
appear:

IMPORTANT
When the converting is complete, return the properties of Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP /IP 4), in
the previous condition with last settings.

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