OC ALFA-LAVAL

MARINE & POWER

JAHRE PROGRESS

MMPX Separation

System

for control by EPC-41

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SUMITOMO HEAVY
INDUSTRIES
DESIGNS
Routine Maintenance and Adjustment

MMPX AUTOMATIC
Separation System
with control unit EPC-41
for
mineral oils

Product No. 1762041-11 to -14

1 762041 -61 to -64
Book No.: 163-RMA-1E
PC ALFA-LAVAL
MARINE & POWER
© Copyright Alfa-Laval Separation AB 1990.
Alfa-Lava I may make improvements and/or changes in the
product(s) described in this publication at any time and without
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mation herein and such changes will be incorporated in new edi-
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Alfa-Laval representative.
Published by: Alfa-Laval Separation AB
Technical Publications &Training
Department SLP
S - 14780Tumba
Sweden
Edition: 1
Printed: April 1990
Printed in Sweden
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION 1
1.1 SAFETY WARNING 2
1.2 SCOPE OF THIS BOOK 6
1.3 OTHER BOOKS 6
1.4 TECHNICALDATA 7
2.0 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 9
2.1 PROCEDURES AND RECOMMENDED PERI-
ODS 10
2.2 CHECKING THE OPERATING HOURS 11
2.3 CLEANING, INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION 12
2.3.1 Cleaning agent 12
2.3.2 Cleaning of bowl discs 12
2.3.3 Table of recommended lubricants .. 13
2.3.4 Lubrication of bowl spindle bearings 14
2.3.5 List of commercial oil brands 15
2.4 OIL CHANGE 16
2.5 INLET/OUTLET, FRAME HOOD, GRAVITY
DISC 18
2.5.1 Dismantling 18
2.5.2 Cleaning and inspection 20
2.5.3 Paring disc height adjustment 21
2.5.4 Assembly 22
2.6 BOWL DISCS AND SLIDING BOWL BOTTOM 23
2.6.1 Dismantling 23
2.6.2 Inspection and cleaning 25
2.6.3 Assembly 28
2.7 DISCHARGE MECHANISM 31
2.7.1 Dismantling 31
2.7.2 Inspection and cleaning 33
2.7.3 Assembly 34
2.8 ALARM TEST 36
2.8.1 Fuses and related functions 37
3.0 TROUBLE TRACING 39
3.1 SYSTEM FAULT 40
3.2 PURIFICATION AND CLARIFICATION
FAULTS 43
3.3 PURIFICATION FAULTS 44
3.4 CLARIFICATION FAULTS 45
3.5 MISCELLANEOUS FAULT SYMPTOMS . . . . 46
4.0 ADJUSTMENT 49
4.1 SETTING UP AND BASIC ADJUSTMENT ... 50
4.2 PROGRAM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . 50
4.3 PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE 51
4.4 PROCESS AND INSTALLATION SETTINGS . 52
4.4.1 Table of process settings 52
4.4.2 Table of installation settings 52
4.5 TIME BETWEEN SLUDGE DISCHARGE - P1 56
4.5.1 Purifier/Clarif ier Operation - P2 ... 58
4.5.2 Slave configuration - P3 58
4.5.3 High and low temperature alarm P5 &
6 58
4.5.4 Temperature set point - P7 58
4.5.5 P and I constants - P8 & 9 58
4.6 PURIFIER GRAVITY DISC SELECTION 60
4.6.1 Gravity disc nomogram MMPX 303 . 61
4.6.2 Gravity disc nomogram MMPX 304 . 63
 GENERAL INFORMATION

Contents
1.1 SAFETY WARNING 2
1.2 SCOPE OF THIS BOOK 6
1.3 OTHER BOOKS 6
1.4 TECHNICAL DATA 7
GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 SAFETY WARNING

Attention is drawn to the safety preacautions contained in this
handbook.
• Below the three different types of safety instructions used in
the text are displayed.
• Pharagraph 1.2. on the next page, shows where you can find
the safety plates on the equipment.
• Pharagraph 1.3 deal with general safety precautions.
DANGER:
A This type of safety instruction are used when
there is grave danger of injury to personnel or
serious damage to the equipment or the environ-
ment.

A WARNING:
--* This type of safety instruction are used when
there is a danger of injury to personnel or damage
to the equipment or the environment.

CAUTION:
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This type of safety instruction are used when
danger, of injury to personnel and/or damage to
equipment or the environment, may occur if the
instruction is not followed.

NOT FOLLOWING THE SAFETY DIRECTIONS IN THIS BOOK

MAY CAUSEACCIDENTS WITH SEVERE INJURIES
ON PERSONNEL OR DAMAGED EQUIPMENT
 GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Warning sign placed on the frame hood.

2. Power frequency.
3. Safety precautions sign.
To be placed on the wall near the separator.
GENERAL INFORMATION

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

The bowl in a separator rotates at a very high speed and great forces
are generated. Heat and electric power are incorporated as well.
Incorrect installation, opertion and maintenance, or use of non-ir-
ogonal parts, can cause a breakdown of the equipment and serious
injury or damages owing to thrown-off machine parts or dangerous
liquids.
Personnel installing, operating or performing service must have
proper knownledge and skill for their task. It is essential to read and
follow the instructions in this manual.
• Follow local Safety Regulations concerning lifting devices,
electrical equipment, pressure vessels, inflammable, toxic or
corrosive process liquids etc.
• Always follow Alfa-Laval specification about maintenance
intervals
• Always follow stated values for porcess parameters. Too long
intervals between the discharges may cause a machine break-
down.
• Be careful when working near pipes, valves, the heater, motor
etc.
if you get in contact with hot liquids, hot surfaces or steam
you may experience grave burns.

Be sure that the system or any component do not run and the
heater and the electric supply are disconnected before you
start working on the equipment.
Be sure to fill the gear housing only with oil of specified type
to the correct level.
Always pay special attention when work involves electric
equipment.
Work with HIGH VOLTAGE must be performed by a qualified
electrican and only when the electric supply is diconnected
according to local regulations.

Lock the starting deice and display warning signs to prevent

anyone from reconnecting or starting any part of the equip-
ment when you are working.
Only use Alfa-Laval original parts and tools.
 GENERAL INFORMATION

• NEVER heat bowl parts, such as bowl body, bowl hood, lock
ring etc.. with a naked flame or attempt repairs by welding or
machining. This could destroy the mechanical and structural
strength of the material
• Check the rotation speed and direction after any kind of ser-
vice.
NOT FOLLOWING THIS RULES MAY CAUSE SERIOUS
ACCIDENTS

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GENERAL INFORMATION
1.2 SCOPE OF THIS BOOK
This book is intended for personnel who operates the
MMPX Automatic Separation System with EPC-41.
It is essential for all personnel operating the MMPX equipment to
read and understand the contents of this book.
Non-compliance may cause serious accidents.

1.3 OTHER BOOKS

This book deals with the functioning, routine operating and basic
about alarms.
You can find more technical descriptions of function, trouble trac-
ing, adjustment and maintenance in the other books listed below.
Book Contents
RMA Maintenance
Routine Trouble
scheduletracing, adjustments,
and routine service. ma ntenance
and Adjustments
SPC
Spare Parts Catalogue CompleteOrder
system. parts catalogue or the
spareroutine.
ISR
Installation Specifications and ings, connection diagrams. Syst am draw-
Instructions on installation.
EM Detailedfunction,
and advanced
Engineering Maintenance system troubleinformal
tracing, adjust-

IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN ABOUT ANY POINTS,

CONTACT YOUR ALFA-LAVAL
REPRESENTATIVE

Alfa-Laval representatives are listed at the last pages of the Routine

Maintenance and Adjustments (RMA) or found in the folder "Ser-
vice Network for Marine Equipment".
 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.4 TECHNICAL DATA
General data
Supply voltage 1> 220/230/440 V AC 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 220V/380V/440V
at running up <3kW MMPX 303: 8.6A/5 OA/4.3A
MMPX 304: 10.7A/6.2A/5 4A
ide <1kW MMPx303: 3.8A/2.2A/1.9A
MMPX 304: 4.5A/2.6A/2.2A
Motor size MMPX 303 2.2kW (2 pole
MMPX 304 S.OkW (2pole)
Running up time Approx2min.
1 Stopping time Approx 1 5 min
Operating water Pressure 1 50-600 kPa (1 .5-6.0 bar)
tota hardness max. 10° dH
pH-value >6
k sa inty max. 1 00 ppm NaCI
Air pressure min.650kPa (6.5 bar)
max. 750 kPa (7,5 bar)
Oil sump volume 0.5 litre
Capacity table
Recommended max mum throughput capacities in litres per hour
Fuel oil - Diesel engines
Distillate Marine Intermediate fuel o
diesel oil and heavy fuel oil
Viscosity Viscosity cSt/60°C
Nor 13cSt/
Separator na *-y slpa40 C 40»C Sep- 30 40 60 100 180 380
model pac aration
l/h ration
temp., °C 40 temp., °C 70.98 80-98 80-98 90-98°C 98 98 95
Separation emp.,
20-40
MMPX
303 1 70D 1300 1 200 11 00 1 1 00 800 750 700 450
MMPX 290 D 2300 2000 1 800 1 800 1 400 1 300 1 200 750
304
Box-oil 250
Lubricating oil - Diesel engines
Diesel engine
Nominal Cross head Trunk
Separator kapacity R & 0 2)
Detergent Detergent
model
Separa ion temp., °C
80-90 80-90 85-90
MMPX 303 600 500 350
MMPX 304 1 000 900 650
GENERAL INFORMATION
!)" Calculated values
"Rust and Oxidation" type
 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Contents
2.1 PROCEDURES AND RECOMMENDED PERIODS 10
2.2 CHECKING THE OPERATING HOURS 11
2.3 CLEANING. INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION 12
2.3.1 Cleaning agent 12
2.3.2 Cleaning of bowl discs 12
2.3.3 Table of recommended lubricants 13
2.3.4 Lubrication of bowl spindle bearings 14
2.3.5 List of commercial oil brands 15
2.4 OIL CHANGE 16
2.5 INLET/OUTLET, FRAME HOOD, GRAVITY DISC 18
2.5.1 Dismantling 18
2.5.2 Cleaning and inspection 20
2.5.3 Paring disc height adjustment 21
2.5.4 Assembly 22
2.6 BOWL DISCS AND SLIDING BOWL BOTTOM 23
2.6.1 Dismantling 23
2.6.2 Inspection and cleaning 25
2.6.3 Assembly 28
2.7 DISCHARGE MECHANISM 31
2.7.1 Dismantling 31
2.7.2 Inspection and cleaning 33
2.7.3 Assembly 34
2.8 ALARM TEST 36
2.8.1 Fuses and related functions 37
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

2.1 PROCEDURES AND RECOMMENDED

PERIODS
The periods in the following table should be used as an intial gui-
dee only. Ideal periods can only be learnt from experience since
they vary considerably depending on the working environment and
type of oil being separated.

Routine maintenance schedule

Procedure Period Chapter
Checking the operating hours 2000 h - 4000 h 2.2
Cleaning, inspection and lubrication 2.3
Oil change _._"___ 2.4
Inlet/outlet, frame hood, gravity disc in- ... "... 2.5
spection — "— 2.6
Bowl and discs inspection
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Discharge mechanism inspection
2.8
Alarm test

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2.2 CHECKING THE OPERATING HOURS
The operating period in one of the process values
examined by sequential operation of the alarm
reset pushbutton. The procedure is as follows:
1. Step through any unacknowledged alarms.
2. Step through the service mode parameter
(service mode must be selected for P90).

3. Find the required process value.

• Oil temperature in degrees C or F indi-
cated by the alarm PtIOO temperature
sensor, if fitted.
• Oil temperature in degrees C or F indi-
cated by the control Pt100 temperature
sensor, if fitted.
• Accumulated operating hours x 1000
0.72 hours on the display = 720 hours
• Not used functions are indicated by
(display }.
4. To return to normal operations.

NOTE!
If step 4 is omitted, normal oper-
ations resume (start of count down
to next sludge discharge) after 10
minutes.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
2.3 CLEANING, INSPECTION AND
LUBRICATION

2.3.1 Cleaning agent

When using chemical cleaning agents, please make sure to observe
general rules and supplier's recommendations as to ventilation,
pritection of personnel etc.
For separator bowl, inlet and outlet
- A chemical cleaning agentshould dissolve the deposits quickly
ewwougM
without attacking the material of the separator parts themselves.
• For cleaning of LUBE OIL separators the most important
finction of the cleaning agent is to be a good solvent for the
gypsum in the sludge. It should also act as a disperant and
emulsifier for oil. It is recommended to use Alfa-Laval Cle-
m aning Liquid for lube oil separators11, which have the above
mentioned qualities. Note that carbon steel parts (e.g. lock
rings) may be affected by the agent if submergend a long time.
• FUEL OIL sludge mainly consists of complex organic sub-
stances such as asphaltenes. The most essential property for a
cleaning liquid for fuel oil sludge is then the ability to dissolve
these asphaltenes. Alfa-Laval have developped a special liquid
for this purpoce called Bold (Alfa-laval Cleaning Liquid) for
fuel oil separators21)-
For parts of the driving devices
Use white spirit, cleaning kerosene or diesel oil.
For discharge mechanism
Use 10% acetic acid solution to dissolve lime deposits. The acid
should be heated to 80° C.
2.3.2 Cleaning of bowl discs
 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Handle the bowl discs carefully so as to avoid damage on the sur-
faces during cleaning. Mechanical cleaning is likely to scratch the
disc surfaces, causing deposits to form more quickly and adhere
more firmly. An indulgent chemical cleaning is therefore preferred
to mechanical cleaning.
CLEANING PROCEDURE. Remove the bowl discs from the dis-
tributor and put them down, ONE BY ONE, in the cleaning agent.
Let the discs remain in the cleaning agent until the deposits have
been dissolved. This will normally take between two and four
hours. Finally clean the discs with a SOFT brush.
11
Alfa-Laval cleaning liquid for lube oil is available in 25-litres
platic containers. Part No. 1 762852-01.
21
Alfa-Laval cleaning liquid for fuel oil is available in 5-litres plastic
containers. Part No. 1763500-01.

2.3.3 Table of recommended lubricants

Lubricating Points Lubricant
Bowl spindle bearings Lubricating oil as specified in
RECOMMENDED LUBRICATING OILS, par
2.3.51'.
Bowl spindle taper and spindle seats Lube oil2 (a few drops only to counteract corrosion)
Bowl, guiding surfaces Pastas ':
Screw threads Dow Corning Molykote 1 000
Tools, pressure loaded surfaces MolybdanGleitmo805
Belt tightener KluberWolfracotC
Motor adapter
Seal rings for: Silicon grease31:
Bowl Dow Corning Molykote 1 1 1 compound
Inlet and outlet KluberUnisilkonL250L
Wacker silicon P
Friction coupling ball bearings The bearings are packed with grease and need no
extra lubrication.
Electric motor Follow manufacturer's instructions
Example: Alfa Laval article No. 546098-03 (1 I)
Example: Alfa-Laval article No. 637086-03 (1 OOg)
Example: Alfa-Laval article No. 539474-03 (25g)

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2.3.4 Lubrication of bowl spindle bearings

The following recommendations are applicable for a separating
temperature of +1 5 - +98°C and an ambient temperature range of
+ 10- +55°C.
Use a lubricating oil suitable for splash-mist lubrication of roller
bearings with a viscosity corresponding to ISO VG 1 50 (SAE 40).
Viscosity index: minimum 90 2
Viscosity at 40°C: 135-165 mm 2/s
Viscosity at 1 00°C: min. 1 3 5 mm /s
The lubricanting oil should contain additives against oxidation,
rust, foaming and wear.
Examples of suitable oils:
Mineral oils, type circulating oils with ant iwear additive or oils with
EP additive of sulphur-phosphoric type.
Use genuine Alfa-Laval oil. article 546098-03 (1 I) to ensure the
use off correct oil Quality.
 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

2.3.5 List of commercial oil brands

Designation Supplier \
Oil type Lube- vise. Vise,
oil grade in- Alfa- BP Esso/
Castrol Chevron Exxon/
group VG'> dex VI2' Laval Statoil
Paraffin-
base A 150 >95 Article
546098 No (Bartran
150) (Alpha
ZN 1 50) Teresso
mineralAW-oil (light 150
(Terrestic
with green) 150)
stabilizing
inhibitors
High tem- D 220 >130 Article No Enarsyn Alpha Syn (ESL
perature
oil, usually 542690-
80-83 HTX 220 T220 812)
aoilsynthetic
of
poly-alpha
olefine
type with
inhibitors
Designation Supplier
Oil type Vise, Vise.
Lube- grade Lub- Optimol Q8/
oil br.1 dex2 Mobil Olwerke Kuwait/ Shell Texaco/
Nippon
group VG ' VI ' ELF Gulf
Paraffin- A 150 >95 DTE oil (Gulf Tellus (Regal
base
mineral Extra
Heavy Harmony
1 50) C150
(Tellus R&O
with AW-oil
and
AW 150) 150)
(Paper
stabilizing Machine
oil150)HD
inhibitors
High tem- D 220 >130 EponaSA SHC630 Schu- (Delima 3 4226)
(ETL
perature
oil, usually 220 mann 220 HT220) >
a synthetic
oil of
poly-al-
pha-
olefinewith
type
inhibitors
" According to ISO 3448/31 04
2
> According to ISO 2909
31
Not to be used if the maximum ambient
temperature exceeds 50°C.
— Technical data or product not available
(...) Available only in a few countries

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
2.4 OIL CHANGE
1
1. Remove the cover and the water tank.
Notice that the tank must be brought down past
spindle end (A) before it can be withdrawn(B).

2. Pull out (A) and turn (B) the filling device.

3. Collect the oil in a vessel.

4. Turn the oil filling device back in position.

 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
5. Fill new oil to the sump.
• Oil quantity: approx 0.5 liter.
6. Push in the oil filling device.

7. Fit the water tank and the cover.

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
2.5 INLET/OUTLET, FRAME HOOD, GRAVITY DISC

2.5.1 Dismantling
The components are removed in the order indi-
cated by the ringed sequence numbers. Step by
step instruction are given on the following page.
WARNING:
Step 1 - remove the safety de-
vice and observe the bowl
through the slot. Do not proceed
with step 2 until the bowt has r (
stopped.

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In/Outlet
Frame hoodhousing
Lock ring
Heavy phase cover
Gravi ty disc
Guiding cone(Clarifier disc)
Pari ng chamber cover
Safety
Nut
device
Inlet pipe
IS Included in Intermediate Service Kit
Left-hand thread
 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

NOTE!
Remove safety device (I) and check
that the bowl has come to stand still
before proceeding with step 2.
2. Remove inlet and outlet housings (A) and
connection hoses.
When removing the connection hoses, do
not drop the washer.

3. Remove the frame hood (E)

4. Remove the lock ring (F) using the special
tool: "Spanner for lock ring".

5. Remove the heavy phase cover (G) the gravity

disc - clarifier disc (H) and the guiding cone (I).
6. Remove the paring champer cover (K).
Carefully loosen the cover. Use a screw dri-
ver as a lever.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
7. Remove the inlet pipe (N).

2.5.2 Cleaning and inspection

The only special points, in addition to the general cleaning and in-
spection instructions given in 2.3, are:
Inlet pipe thread. Ensure the nut runs smoothly along the
complete length of the thread.
Paring disc height. See step 5 of the following assembly pro-
cedure and 2.5.3 below.
 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

2.5.3 Paring disc height

adjustment
The height position should be checked if the
bow! spindie has been disassembled or the bowl
has been replaced.
WARNING:
Incorrect height position can
causes the paring disc (1) to
scrape against the paring cham-
ber housing.

Remove the connecting housing (B), insert

(C), O-rings, etc from the inlet/outlet of the
frame hood.
Assemble the bowl as described in following
pages, with exception for the removed parts
as per above and the inlet/outlet housing.
Measure the distance according to the above
figure. Adjust the distance by adding or re-
moving height adjusting rings 2 (D).
Reassemble the connecting housing (B).
insert (C), 0-ring, etc, and the inlet/outlet
housing, safety device and hoses.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

2.5.4 Assembly
1. Place the inlet pipe (N) in the bowl.

2. Fit the paring chamber cover (K) by pressing it

down firmly.
3. Assemble the guiding cone (I), the gravity disc r
- clarifier disc (H) and the heavy phase cover (G).

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4. Fit the lock ring (F).
• Apply a thin layer of Molykote Paste 1000 to
the threads and on the contact and the lo-
cating surfaces.

5. Fit the frame hood (E) and the inlet/outlet

housings (A).
• The two eyes-bolts are fitted in the holes
closest to the electric motor.
• After the nut (M) is tightened, rotate the
bowl. If the bowl turns heavily or if a scrap-
ing noice is heard, incorrct bowl assembly
or incorrect height position of the paring
disc may be the cause. See the preceding
page.
6. Fit the safety device (L) and connecting hoses.
* Check that the packing on the sefety device
is in position (glue with Loctite 407).
* When fitting the connecting hoses, do not
forget the gasket.
 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
2.6 BOWL DISCS AND
SLIDING BOWL BOTTOM

2.6.1 Dismantling
The components are removed in the order indi-
cated by the ringed sequence numbers. Step by
step instruction are given on the following page.

A Bowl hood
B Top disc
C Bowl discs
D Wing insert
E Bow I discs
F Distributor
G Sliding bowl bottom
IS Included in Intermediate Service Kit
^ Left-hand thread
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Remove the inlet/outlet components and
frame hood etc as described in 2.5.1.
1 Remove the bowl hood (A) using special
tools; "Pin-spanner" and "Compressing
tool".
NOTE!
Not using the compressing tool may
cause serious damage.
a. Fit the pin-spanner to the bowl hood
and secure it using the bolt.
b. Fit the compressing tool and screw
down the central screw until it stops
(1).
c. Compress the disc stack by tightening
the side handle (2). There is a notice-
able play in the tool when the pressure
on the bowl hood is released.
Unscrew the bowl hood (A) using the tin
hammer.
a. Remove the compressing tool.
b. Lift up the bowl hood with the pin-
spanner still attached.

Remove top disc (B) and bowl discs (C and

E) with wing insert (D) and distributor (F).
• If the top disc sticks, fit the compressing
tool in the distributor, screw up the side
handle against the central screw handle,
turn the unit upside down and hit it
against a firm base See fig. 3a.
• Bowl discs (C):
MMPX 303: at least 31 in number
MMPX 304: at least 41 in number
• Bowl discs (E):
MMPX 303: 32 in number
MMPX 304: 42 in number
Remove sliding bowl bottom (G) using the
special tool: "Puller and lifting tool for slid-
ing bowl bottom".
• Ease the sliding bowl bottom off with
the central screw of the tool. If neces-
sary, knock on the handle.
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2.6.2 Inspection and cleaning Bowl hood and sliding bowl bottom
Poor sealing between the bowl hood seal ring

E
and the sealing edge of the sliding bowl bottom
will cause a leakage of process liquid from the
bowl.
Bowl hood

Replace the bowl hood seal ring at each in-

termediate service (IS) if the ring is damaged
9 <"! or intendent more than 0.5mm.
Fit a new ring a follows:
Press the ring into the groove with a straight
board (1 "x4"), placed across the ring.
f ^ NOTE!
If a new ring is too narrow, put it into
hot water, 70-80°C for about 5 min. If
it is too wide it will recover after drying
in 80-90"C for about 24 hours.
Check the sealing edge (a) of the sliding
bowl bottom. If it is damaged through cor-
rosion or erosion or in other ways it can be
rectified by turning in a lathe. Maximum
permissible reduction of the original profile
height isO.5 mm.
 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Threads of bowl hood and body

Excessive wear or impact marks on threads and
guiding surfaces of the bowt hood and bowl
body may cause hazardous seizure damage.

Check the thread condition by tighten ing the

bowl hood after removing the disc stack
with top disc from the bowl.
In a new bowl the alignment marks on the
bowl hood and the bowl body should be
right in front of each other.
If thread wear is observed, mark bowl body
at the new position by punching of a new
alignment mark.
If the mark on the bowl hood passes the
corresponding mark on the bowl body by
more than 25°, an Alfa-Lavaf representative
must be contacted immediately.
If marks are not legible, an Alfa-Laval repre-
sentative should be contacted for determi-
nation and punching of new alignment
marks.

Damage
Position of threads, contact and guiding surfaces
are indicated by arrows in the illustration beside.
• Check for burrs and protrusions caused by
impact. Watch your fingers for sharp edges!
• If damage is established, rectify using a
wetstone or fine emery cloth (Recom-
mended grain size 240).
• If the damage is considerable use a fine sin-
gle cut file followed by a wetstone.

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Disc stack pressure

WARNING:
Insufficient pressure in the disc stack may affect
the bowl balance, which in turn will cause ab-
normal vibration of the separator

The bowl hood (1) should lie tightly against the bowl body
(2) and simultaneously excert a pressure on the disc stack (3)
clamping the latter in place
The procedure is decribed in conjunction with assembling the
bowl on the following two pages.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

2.6.3 Assembly
1. Fit sliding bowl bottom (G).
Press the sliding bowl bottom down on
the upper distributing ring.
Check that the seal rings lay eccentric
or concentric in the groove.

Assemble bowl disc with top disc, wing in-

sert and distributor (B-F). Note the angular
positioning.
• Ensure that pins in the distributor fit
properly into the top disc.

3. Fit bowl hood (A)

• Apply a thin layer of Molykote Paste
1000 to threads and on contact and lo-
cating surfaces.
• Screw on the bowl hood by hand as far
as possible.
 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

(fig 1) Apply the compressing tool and

screw down the central screw until it stops
(1). Compress the disc stack by tightening
the handle (2). There is a noticeable play in
the tool when the pressure on the bowl hood
is released.

DANGER:
Not using compressing tool may
cause serious damages

5. (fig 5a) Check the disc stack pressure

• The assembly mark on the bowl hood
should now be positioned at the dis-
tance "a". 10-15 mm before the corre-
sponding mark on the bowl body
• If the bowl hood can be tightened by
hand without resistance until the corre-
sponding marks will be in line with each
other, an extra disc must be added to
the top of the bowl disc stack beneath
the top disc.
• Re-check the disc stack pressure if the
extra disc has been added, by repeating
5.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Strike the-spanner handle until bowl hood

lies tightly against bowl body. In a new bowl
the assembly marks now will be in line with
each other.
WARNING:
The assembly marks must never
pass each other more than 25°
 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
2.7 DISCHARGE MECHANISM

2.7.1 Dismantling
The components are removed in the order indi-
cated by the ringed sequence numbers. Step by
step instruction are given on the following page.
-o

Cap nut
Upper distributing ring
Operating slide
Valve plug
Lower distributing ring
Bowl body
Nozzle
IS Included in Intermediate Service Kit
^ Left-hand thread
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Remove th.e inlet/outlet components and

bowl components as described in 2.5.1 and
2.6.1 respectively.
Loosen cap nut (A) and remove upper dis-
tributing ring (B) using special tool: "Puller
for upper distributing ring".
• Detach the distributing ring either:
a. by jerking or
b. by tightening the nuts equally

Remove operating slide (C) using the spe-

cial tool: "Lifting bolts for operating slide".

3. Remove lower distributing ring (E).

Remove bowl body (F) using the special

tool: "Puller and lifting tool".
• Ease the bowl body off with the central
screw of the tool. If necessary, knock
on the handle.
 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

2.7.2 Inspection and cleaning

Dirt and lime deposits in the sludge discharge
mechanism may cause bad discharge function or
none at all.
• Thoroghly clean and inspect the parts. Pay
special attention to important surfaces (1, 2,
3 and 4) if necessary, polish with steel wool. E
• Clean nozzles (5) using soft iron wire or si-
milar. Note that lime deposits can to advan-
tage be dissolved in a 10% acetic acid
solution heated to 80°C.
• Use Loctite 242 on the threads if the nozzles
have been removed or replaced.

Bowl spindle and bowl body nave

Impact marks on the spindle cone and/or in the
nave may cause bad bowl run.
Heavy rusting may cause the bowl to stick firmly
to the spindle cone and can obstruct next disas-
sembly.
• Remove any impact marks using a scraper
and/or a wetstone. Rust can be removed by
using a fine-grain emery cloth (e.g. No.
320). Finish with polishing paper (e.g. No.
600).
WARNING:
Always use the scraper with
great care. The conicity must not
be rflarred.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
2.7.3 Assembly
Clean the hollow part of the spindle top (1)
and the radial hole (2). Then clean spindle
cone and nave bore in the bowl body. Lu-
bricate the cone and wipe with a clean cloth.

2. Apply puller and lifting tool and fit bowl

body (F) on the spindle top. Avoid damag-
ing the spindle cone.
• Screw down the central screw of the
tool, then lower the bowl body until the
screw supports on the spindle top.
Thereafter, screw up the central screw
and the bowl body will sink down on
the spindle cone.
3. Place the lower distributing ring (E) and the
operating slide (C), using the lifting bolts, in
bowl body (F).
• Check that the seal rings lie concentric
in their grooves.
• If replacing valve plugs (D) use a rubber
mallet.
 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

4. Fit the upper distributing ring (B) and cap

nut (A).
CAUTION:
!
Note that the two guiding pins
in the distributing ring have to
be fitted properly.
E
Before fitting the distributing ring, turn
the operating slide (C) so that the hole
5 is in line with drill mark 4 and groove
6.
Fit the distributing ring so that drill mark
1 is in line with drill mark 4 on bowl
body. When the distributing ring is in
correct position the guide pins 2 and 3
will enter hole 5 and groove 6 respec-
tively.
CAUTION:
! Check distance "Max. 2 mm". If
the play is larger than 2 mm the
guide pins have not entered
properly in the hole and groove.
1 Drill mark11 4 Drill mark1'
2 Guide pin 5 Guide hole
3 Guide pin 6 Guide groove
11
Separators manufactured before November
1 987 have no drill marks.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
2.8 ALARM TEST
A test can be performed by activating an alarm function. However
certain alarm functions can not be tested by simple means but have
to be disconnected prior to testing.
• By testing one of the alarm loops the logical functions is tested
simultaneously.
• If alarm functions is to be disconnected in the control unit,
make sure POWER is switched OFF.
Guide for how to test alarm functions (a and b alternative actions)
Alarm symbol Alarm function Sensor Actions - alternatives
a. Stop oil feed pump
(FSJ) Low oil flow FS4 b. Change V1 position by reducing
air pressure
M_sA High intermediate tank level LS4 Remove
tank. Li ft the
thelefloat
vel indicator
the higfrom
h levelthe
switch through theofopening
Vibration
Emergency stop XS1
XS2 Tap
PressonEmergency
the vibrationstopswitch
pushbotton
@)
Faulty switch FS 1 . Bridge terminal X7:4 and XC
..<!>•
Preheater fault 1. Start the heater
Q 2. Disconnect cable to X9:3
put into hot/cool liquid
(5) High or low oil temperature TT1 b. Change alarm limit parameters
(P5 maxtemp/P6min temp) in
HL Co,™uni=,,ione,ro, Remove fuse F2
Processor fault Remove
IE - Alarm A2fuse-6F2
@r Programming mode too fong Leave theP20mode
position for 30selector
minutesswitch in
I/FT Power failure Switch power off-on when EPC is in
operation
£
Excessisensor
ature ve deviation
signals between temper- TT1 -TT2
TT1 and TT2 offRemove
or be one
>30°C/86°F)
sensor
heated from pidiffpe to cool
up (temp
Extra alarm a. Activate appropriate sensor
HE b. Disconnect cable X7:1
 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
2.8.1 Fuses and related functions
Fuse Functions influenced Alarm
EPC-41 F1 10V AC supply to the board Remote alarm
Display alarm
(A4 when new fuse)
F2 20 V AC supply to the board A 2-6
Analog/digital conversion
Pt 100 inputs Indication C/F EEE E
F3 All outputs | FS 4

A1.F1
MiF2 - 2.5A
AliF3 -- SA
2BOm/»l
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Contents
3.1 SYSTEM FAULT 40
3.2 PURIFICATION AND CLARIFICATION FAULTS 43
3.3 PURIFICATION FAULTS 44
3.4 CLARIFICATION FAULTS 45 E
3.5 MISCELLANEOUS FAULT SYMPTOMS 46

39
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3.1 SYSTEM FAULT
CODE CAUSE REMEDY
A. Low oil flow
1. Broken water seal. See
@) G13.3.3 Purification faults paragraph G1 -
2. Oil feed pump stopped or oil flow too low. Check the oil feed pump. Adjust the oil flow.
3. 3-way valve V1 in recirculation position. VIair supply
is turned clockwise down to end. Check
4 Bowl opens unintentionally during operation. the solenoidto the
valvesolenoid
MV1. valve MV1 . Check
See
B1 - B83.2 Clarification and purification faults
5. Flow switch FS4 wrongly adjusted.

1 . Tank drain function faulty. Draina discharge,

tank manually
e terP26=0 (seeand check function
parameter 26) af-
2. P26=1
3. Feed pump does not stop

C. Emergency stopping or vibration

1. Reset stop button.
(xsi)
2. Vibration switch activated/separator bowl out Reset vibration switch, see separate in-

D. Faulty switch
(re) 1. Check the flow switch function

E. External heater fault

1 . Flow stopped or temperature switch tripped in Restore oil flow or reset temperature switch.
an installed preheater.
2 Power supply or safety switch for other type of
electrical heater or steam heater broken. Check power supply to electrical heater or
H
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CODE CAUSE | REMEDY
F. High/Low oil temperature at separator inlet
1. Controller set point changed.
© P5 = max temp.
2. applicable). P7 - set point see 4.4 "Process settings"
3. Electrical heating too high or low (if applicable).
4. Steam pressure too low (if applicable). Check and adjust steam supply.
5. Pt1 00 temperature sensor not working. Change Pt1 00 temperature sensor.
G. Tern per at ure sensor error
1. 1.2. Check
Replaceconnections
sensor
circuit.
E
) 1\ M

» n
H.A1 alarms Com munication error
1. Communication errorwith external computer. Check
internalexternal and internal
communication error;connections.
replace the If
2. Communication errorwith EPC-400 No. 2. Check external and internal connections. If
3. Communication error with EPC-400 No. 3.
H
1. A2 alarms - Proce ssor fault
|n!g||. ,| 1. Internal RAM-error in 8051. Replace the control module.
LJ-,1 'j 2. External RAM-error. Replace the control module.
1 -* iflgii!i |3| 3. E2 RAM-error. Replace the control module. '
ifl!,?i-i m 4. PROM-error. Switch
main fusetheswitch.
control unit off and on using the
5. Mode switch error. Check that the mode selector is in correct
1 •» 6. A/D-error
7. Calibration errorTT! /TT2. Replace the control module.
J. A3 alarms - Progr am m ing error
1. Programming mode too long (>30 min. end no Change the
^
EHUD programming). position andmode
(programming)
selectorneeded
thenandwhen to "L"back
continue
(local)to "P"
with pro-
gramming.
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CODE CAUSE | REMEDY
K.A4 alarm- Power failure
1. Power failure Check the power supply.
I»M i 1 1
L. A6 alarm - empe nature deviation
1. Temperature compare alarm 1. Check the oil feed system.
EK~3
M. A3 alarm - Extra alarm
1.
in
2. Power frequency to high Check power system
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3.2 PURIFICATION AND CLARIFICATION FAULTS
The MM PX 304 with EPC-41, installed as a Box-Oil Cleaning Plant, must only be operated as a purifier.
CAUSE REMEDY
A. Liquid flows out through bowl casing drain and/or sludge outlet
1. Sludge discharge or water draining in progress. None (normal).
2. Strainer
or water inpressure
operatingtoowater
low. high pressure side, clogged Clean
Checkthe
waterstrainer.
pressure 300-600 kPa (2-6 bar).
Hose between solenoid valve block and separator
3. kinked. Remedy.
4. Replace.
5. Seal ring in sliding bowl bottom defective. Replace. E
6. ingBowlbowl
hoodbottom
seal ring defective or sealing surface of slid- tom
damaged. Replace seal ring.
or replace the Polish
latter. surface on sliding bowl bot-
7. Valve plugs defective. Replace.
8. Sludge deposits on operating slide. Clean.
9. Bowl speed too low. Make sure brake is off, examine motor and power
10. Check filling supply
Check water time (20(lit/min).
seconds)See 4.4
B. B
1. Not sufficient water in operating water tank. Check.
2 Nozzles in bowl body clogged. Clean.
Seal ring ring
3. tributing in sliding bowl bottom or upper or lower dis- Replace.
defectiv.
4. clogging to centre). Clean after removing pump sleeve.
5. Valve plugs defective. Replace.
6. Sludge deposits on operating slide. Clean.
Solenoid valve MV1
'• in repeated discharges. 5 not closing properly. Can result Open and clean the valve
C. Bowl fails to open for sludge discharge
1 . Strainer in operating water high pressure side clogged Clean the strainer.
Check water pressure. 200-600 kPa (2-6 bar).
2. arator kinked. solenoid valve block (pos. 1 5) and sep- Remedy.
Hose between
3. Sea! ring in operating slide defective Replace
4. Solenoid valve MV1 5 not opening Check and remedy
CAUSE REMEDY
D. Unsatisfactory sludge discharge
1 . Siudge deposits in operating system. Clean.
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3.3 PURIFICATION FAULTS
The MMPX 304 with EPC-41, installed as a Box-Oil Cleaning Plant, must only be operated as a purifier.
CAUSE REMEDY
E. Unsatisfactory separation result
1 . Gravity disc hole too small Use disc with larger hole
2. Separating temperature too low. Adjust.
3. Throughput too high. Adjust
4. Disc stack clogged Clean
5. Sludge space in bowl filled Clean and shorten time between discha ges
6. Bowl speed too low Make sure power is on. Examine motor nd power
transmission I
F. Outgoing water contains oil
1 . Gravity disc hole too large Use disc with smaller hole
2. water
Strainerpressure
in opening water high pressure side clogged or Cl{2-6eanbar)
the strainer. Check water pressure 200-600 kPa I
too low
3. arator
Hose between
kinked solenoid valve block (pos. 1 0) and sep- Remedy.
4. Sea! ring at gravity disc or small lock ring defective Replace
CAUSE REMEDY
G. Oil discharge through water outlet (Broken water seal)
1. Gravity disc too large Use disc with smaller hole
2. Too low separating temperature Adjust
3. Throughput too high Adjust
4. Strainer in opening water high pressure side clogged, Clean the strainer. Check water pressure200-600 kPa
or water pressure too low (2-6 bar)
5. arator
Hose between
kinked solenoid valve block (pos. 10) and sep- Remedy.
6. Valve(s) in oil outlet line closed Check
7. Sealing wa,e, volume too small Check
(lit/min).fillingSeetimparagraph
e (45 seconds).
A2 andCheck
A3. vvater supply
8. Seal ring at gravity disc or small lock ring defective Replace
9. Disc stack clogged Clean
10. Bowl
ng bowlhoodbottom
seal ring defective or sealing surface of slid - torn
damaged Replace seal ring.
or replace the Pol
latterish surface on siidi IQ bowl bot-
1 1 . Seal ring in sliding bowl bottom or upper or lower dis- Replace
tribution ring defective.
1 2. Bowl speed too low. tTaanksmSiss^oPn°Wer * ^ EXamin6 ""^ 'nd power
Valve plugs defective.
1 3. Bowl incorrectly assembled Check and rectify
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3.4 CLARIFICATION FAULTS
The MMPX 304 with EPC-41. installed as a Box-Oil Cleaning Plant, must only be operated as a purifie
CAUSE REMEDY
H. Unsatisfactory separation result
1 . Separating temperature too low. Adjust
2. Throughputtoo high Adjust
3. Feed oil contains water a. Check proceeding purifier when operating in series
bc. Assemble
Readjust time betweenthedischarges
and operate separator as purifier
4. Disc stack clogged Clean
5. Sludge space in bowl filled Clean and shorten time between discharges E
6. Bowl speed too low Make sure power is on. Examine motor and power
transmission
1. Oil discharge through water outlet
1. Valve(s) in oil outlet line closed Check
2. Disc stack clogged Clean
3. Seal ring at gravity disk or small lockring defective Replace.
4. Bowl incorrectly assembled Check and rectify
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3.5 MISCELLANEOUS FAULT SYMPTOMS
CAUSE REMEDY
A. Separator vibrates
1. Bowl out of balance due to. Fill the bowlstop
with liquid, and
stopestablish
immediately by pressing
-- incorrect
bad cleaning
assembling emergency
Badly tightened button,
bowl hood involves causedanger
fatal
- bad tightening of bowl hood
2. Uneven sludge deposits in sludge space See paragraph D1 and D2
3 Heigh position of paring disc is wrong Stop, check and adjust
4. Bearing damaged orworn. Replace.
5. Bearing overheated Replace.
6. Bow! spindle bent Replace
7. Vibration - damping rubber washers wornt out Renew washers every three years.
8. Top bearing vibration dampers defect. Replace.
B. Start-up time too long
1 . Belttension insufficient Tighten
2. Friction pads worn or oily Replace, clean
C. Smell
1. Normal occurrence during start as friction blocks are None
sliding
2. Bearing overheated Replace
D. Noise
1. . Insufficient oil in sump. Check quantity and quality
2. Height position of paring discs wrong Stop, check and adjust
3. Bearing damaged orworn Replace
E. Spaed too high
1. Wrong transmissions (50 Hz pulley for 60 Hz current) Stop immediately and rectify faults. In case of over-
your ALFA- LAVAL representative
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CAUSE REMEDY
F. Speed too low
1 . Belt tens.on insufficient tighten Tighten
2. Friction pads worn or oily Replace or clean
3. Bowl not closed or leaking Dismantle and check
4. Motor failure Repair
5. Bearing damaged orworn Replace
6. Wrong transmission (60 Hz pulley forn 50 Hz current). Stop immediately. See paragraph E1 .
G. Starting power too low
1. Wrong current (50 Hz instead of 0 Hz) See paragraph E1
2. Friction pads worn or oily Replace or clean
3. Belt tension insufficienty Tighten
H. Starting power too high
1. Might position of paring discs wrong Stop, check and adjust
2. Motor failure Repair
3 Bearing damaged orworn Replace
4. Wrong
rent) gear transmission (50 Hz gears for 60 Hz cur- Stop immediately. See paragraph £1
J. Water in oil sump
1 Leakage at top bearing Replace seal ring and change oil
2. Condensation Change oil
 ADJUSTMENT

Contents
4.1 SETTING UP AND BASIC ADJUSTMENT 50
4.2 PROGRAM CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 50
4.3 PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE
4.4 PROCESS AND INSTALLATION SETTINGS
4.4.1 Table of process settings
4.4.2 Table of installation settings
4.5 TIME BETWEEN SLUDGE DISCHARGE - P1
4.5.1 Purif ier/Clarifier Operation - P2
4.5.2 Slave configuration - P3
4.5.3 High and low temperature alarm PS & 6
4.5.4 Temperature set point - P7
4.5.5 P and I constants - P8 ft 9
4.6 PURIFIER GRAVITY DISC SELECTION
4.6.1 Gravity disc nomogram MMPX 303
4.6.2 Gravity disc nomogram MM PX 304
4.7 CLARIFIER GRAVITY DISC 65
ADJUSTMENT
4.1 SETTING UP AND BASIC ADJUSTMENT
The M M PX setting up procedures comprise;
Process settings
Installation settings
Gravity disc selection
Process and installation settings are selected using a simple pro-
gramming procedure (see 4.3).
Purifier gravity disc selection is achieved by first fitting the disc re-
commended for the oil density and temperature then, if necesary,
fitting larger or smaller discs until satisfactory results are achieved
(see 4.5).
For clarifier operation the smallest gravity is used (see 4.6).
The process settings may need to be adjusted or the gravity disc
may need to be changed if the type or mixture being separated
changes.
Installation settings should only need changing however, if a fault
occurs wich causes corruption of the installation data.

4.2 PROGRAM CONTROLS AND

INDICATORS
The functions of the controls and indicators used when program-
ming process and installation selections are listed below.
Parameter selection push-button
2. Parameter selection push-button
3. Parameter value push-button
4. Parameter value push-button
5. Mode selector
6. Program step. i.e. C or P-reference
Programmed value or selection
 ADJUSTMENT
4.3 PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE
1. Open the system control unit door and turn the mode selector
to the P position
Pro indicated on display
2. Press the top push-botton to select the C1 references.
Display changes to C1 -1
3. Use the increase push-botton to select the required C1 refer-
ence on the 3-digit display (the decrease push-botton moves
the selections backwards).
C1-1 Examine process setting values
C1-12 Change process setting values
4. With the required C1 reference selected, press the top push-
button to select each P-reference in turn. With the last C1 P-
reference displayed the selection changes to C2-1 (see step
6). E
When a C1 P-reference is displayed the left hand display indi-
cates the P-reference the right hand display indicates the se-
lection. If C1-12 is active the value or selection can be
changed using the increase and decrease push-bottons.
Changing a selection causes the display to flash.
5. With the display flashing, operation of the top push-button
steadies the display to confirm the selection and a further op-
eration of the top push-button moves to the next P reference.

Following the last C1 P-reference selection the display

changes to C2-1. Use the increase push-button to select ref-
erence C2 - 1 2 to examine or change the C2 P-reference set-
tings (P20 to P99). The C2 parameters are selected and
changed in an identical manner to that described for the C1
parameters
Programming operations are stopped at any point during the
procedure by returning the mode selection switch to the L
(local) or R (remonte) position.
ADJUSTMENT
4.4 PROCESS AND INSTALLATION
SETTINGS

4.4.1 Table of process settings

A complete list of the process settings is shown in the table below.
Information to assist operations making the adjustments is given in
the subsequent paragraphs.
MMPX Process Parameter List
303/304 1(1}
PROM version .7 A
Parameter Plant
Factory set
Code C 1 Designation/Unit Range set
lue va- lue
PI Time between sludge Minutes 0-999 30
P21> discharge
Purifier/Clarifiermode P=Purifier
C = Clarifier P.C P
P3 Slave configuration 012==No1 and
system inseries series first) 0,12,13,23 0
13
23 and 332 ininin series
= 21 and
= series (2(1(1 first)
first)
P42 Not in use
PS ' alarm High temperature °C/°F 0-11&°C/0-255T 0
P6 Low temperature *C/'F 0-115°C/0-255°F
P73i Temperature set-point •C/'F 0-110'C/0-240°F
p93| P-I - Constant
P8 Constant %
Minutes
10-500
0.1-10.0
P10- Not in use
11P19
2>
Wh n changed, PI is automat calty reset to factory value.
31 If P5 =0, No Pt1 00 temperature sensor connected. Then P6 = P7 = - - -.
If 37 = 1 or 2 then automatical y P8 is preset to 40 and P9 to 1 .2

4.4.2 Table of installation settings

The installation settings shown in the tables are examined or
changed using C-reference C2-12 and program references P20 to
P99. It should not normally be necessary for an operator to change
these settings following initial installation.
Should reprogramming be necessary due to the stored data be-
coming corrupted for any reason see chapt. Adjustment in the En-
gineering Maintenance (EM).
 ADJUSTMENT
MMPX Installation
303/304Parameter List 1(3)
PROM version .7 A
Parameter Factory Plant
set
Code C 2 Designation/Unit Range set
lue va- va-
lue
P20 Separator type 1 = MMPX 1-3 3 1
Can not be changed during oper-
ation
P21 Not in use
P22 Control unitdenomi- 0 = EPC-41 0-1 0 0
P23 EPC-41 address 1-3 1
AllInterconnected
single units =control1 units only
P24 Number
nected
of slaves con- 02 -= Sep.
No slaves
slave present
2 present 0, 2. 3.23 0
233 ==Sep.
Sep.slave slave32present
and 3 present
P25 Sludge discharge sig- 0 = No discharge signaldischarges
to clarifier 0-4
nals from purifier to 12 == Every
clarifier Every 2nd time time
purifier
purifier discharges
discharges
34 == Every
Every 4th 3rd time
time purifier
purifier discharges
P26 Tankdrain action 0= =DraiDrain during4040s after
s afterdisdischarge
charge 1
when lnevelduring
LSI 4 is indicated 0
P27-
P31 Not in use
P32 Type
switch of vibration 01 == Emergency
Mechanic stop only 0-2 0
P33 Not in use 0
P34 Alarm delay time Seconds 1-30 15
P35 Delay of temperature Seconds 1-999 15
alarm
MV1aftercontrol
ofRemote changing
P36 01 == No Remoteremoteswitches
control 0,12,13
1. 2.3,10. 11. 0
23 == Remote computer
1 0 =Remote
cancelled No remote control unit and alarm A4
control
1 1 = Remote switch and alarm A4
cancelled
1 2 = Remote computer and alarm A4
cancelled
A41 3 =cancelled
Remote control unit and alarm
P37 Heater type 0- No heater or common heater with 0-2 0
1EPC-41= HEATPAC EHS-62 controlled by
2EPC-41= Steam heater controlled by

63
ADJUSTMENT
MMPX Installation
303/304Parameter List 2(3)
PROM version .7 A
Plant
Factory set
Parameter Designation/Unit Range set
lue va- lue
P381' heater
Size of HEATPAC pre- kW 0.7.8,14,16,
22. 24. 65,72
36,40,
Z1
Run time of steam Seconds 50. 56.
0-999
P39 valve
P403) Temperature reading C=°C C, F C
P414)
F=°F
Heater parameter
P424l Heater parameter
P43 Extra alarm function Q=Alarm indication on display. No ac- 0-1 0
1 =Alarm
feed indication
off during on display.
separation Oil
sequence
P44- Not m use
P49
Starting Sequence:
P505 Bowl closing water Seconds 0-999 40
P51 > Bowl sealing water Seconds 0-999 30
P52 Oil feed period
bilizing on during sta- Seconds 0-999 30
P53-
P59 Not in use
Separation Se-
quence:
P606 Tank drain Seconds 0-999 40
P61 > Tidischarges
me between sludge Minutes 0-999 30
P62- Mot in use
^ If P37 = 1 then P38 is automat cally preset to 16
31
4)
-P5. P6 and P7 have to be set according to °C or °F
IfP42P37is=automatically
1 or 2 then P41preset
is automatically
to 40 in bothpreset
cases.to 50 when P40 = C or 1 20 when P40 = F.
6)
P51 = 0 in clarifier mode
Bowl closing water intermittently supplied 2 seconds every 1 5 mm
 ADJUSTMENT
MMPX Installation
303/304Parameter List
PROM vesion .7 A
Designation/Unit Factory
set
lue va-
Sludge Discharge
Sequence:
Bowl displacement
P71 water. Oil feed off
Not in use
P72 Sludge discharge 0-99.9
P73
P74 Bowl sealing water 0-999
P75-
P79
Stopping Se-
quence:
P80»> water.
Bowl displacement
Oil feed off
P819 Sludge discharge
P82 > 'I sealing water
P83 inkdra
P84 ise
ADJUSTMENT
4.5 TIME BETWEEN SLUDGE
DISCHARGE- P1
Range 0 to 999 minutes
Long intervals between sludge discharge can
cause accumulation and compaction of sludge.
The sludge may then break-up unevenly on dis-
charge and cause the bowl to become unbal-
anced. If such unbalance is too large, there is risk
for serious separator damage and injury to per-
sonnel.
The best setting is determined by observing the
cleaness of the bowl components. Recom-
mended initial settings, and periods to the first
inspection are given in the following tables. If
these settings result in dirty bowl components
the time must be reduced. Alternatively clean
components indicates a longer period may be al-
lowed.
1. Bowl hood Bowl parts inspected for cleaness, see illustration
2. Top disc
3. Sludge space
4. Edge of disc stack
5. Sliding bowl bottom
 ADJUSTMENT
FUEL CLEANING
Recommended
intervals Type of oil Initial Time of first bowl in-
spection
Destillate 1 .5-5.5cSt/40°C 4 hours 1 week
Marine Dise! Oil 2 hours 1 week
(13sSt/40°C)
Heavy Fuel Oil 0.5 hour 2 days

LUBRICATING OIL CLEANING

In a new lubricating oil system the oil is ini-
tially clean but as it gets dirtier, the interval
between discharges will have to be shortened
until a "steady state" is reached.
The interval between discharges must be
shortened if the separator has been out of ser-
vice for 24 hours or longer while the engine
has been running. See tables below.
Recommended
intervals for nitial Time of first bowl
Crosshead engines inspection
Main lubricating oil sys- 1 hour 1 week
tem
Stuffing box oil 5 minutes After one batch
Recommended
intervals for Initial Time of first bowl
Trunkengines inspection
Main lubricating oil sys- 0.5 hour 2 days
tem continuously sepa-
rated
Tiecommended
intervals for Initial Maxi- Time of first
system oil in use mum bowl in-
Not separated spection
Days 0-1 T 2 hours 1 week
separator 2-6 5 T/2 30 min.
treatment 7- min. 5 min. 12 hours
Minirnum opera-
tion time within 12
this discharge in- 12 hours
terval hour 3
T - Time between discharge interva s gained by experience
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4.5.1 Purifier/Clarifier Operation - P2

Selection P or C. Factory selection P.
P (Purification) selects the program used when separating solids
and water from the mixture. C (clarification) selects the program
used when separating solids only. When clarification is operative,
then clarification gravity disc must be fitted.
4.5.2 Slave configuration - P3
Selections
0 - Single separator. No master/slave status
12-1 master, 2 slave in 2-separator system
13-1 master, 3 slave in 3-separator system
23 - 2 master, 3 slave in 3-separator system
4.5.3 High and low temperature alarm P5 & 6
Range 0 to 11 5° C {0 to 255° F)
Can be set intially to 10° C above and below the set point level then
subsequently just above and below the normal temperature range
to detect deviation from normal.
Note if P5 - 0 indicating no temperature control P6 and P7 register
and require no adjustment.
4.5.4 Temperature set point - P7
Range 0 to 110° C (0 to 240" F)
The OD (oil density) /T (temperature) graph shows recommended
temperature settings for oils of various densities.
4.5.5 P and I constants - PS & 9
P range 10 to 500%
1 range 0.1 to 10 minutes
These adjustments are provided to enable the response of the tem-
perature controller to be adjusted to the reponse of the heating
system controlled so that any deviations in temperature are cor-
rected with minimum fluctuations.
The P constant determines the % of the total input range the input
signal must move to change the output signal from minimum to
maximum.
The I constant determines the period it takes for any change in
output to occur. The output moves to 50% of demanded changed
instantly then from 50% to 100% of the demanded change in a pe-
riod determined by the I constant.
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No adjustment of these settings should be necessary provided the
system control unit maintains the oil temperature within acceptable
limits irrespective of fluctuations in the temperature of the cold oil
and moves smoothly to a new temperature selection when the set
point is changed.
Typical P & I settings are:
7/8kW to 22/24kW heaters
P8 = 20%, P9 = 0.7 minutes
30/40kW to 65/62kW heaters
P8 = 40%, P9 = 1.2 minutes
Oversized and wide temperature range heaters
P8 = 50%. P9 = 0.5 minutes
Tuning procedure'
The general procedure to tune a Pi-controller starts with adjust-
ment of the proportional band. During this sequence the integral
function (P9) must not interfere and should be set to a high value.
1. Set the value of P9 to at least 20 (min.). E
2. Find the oscillation point of P8. Adjust to a recommended start
value between 50 - 100 %, then make a setpoint change (pa-
rameter P7) and study how the temperature tunes in towards
the new setpoint.
3. If the temperature oscillates around the setpoint value increase
the value of P8 and change the setpoint of P7 and study the
temperature behavior.
Note' Observe the value of P8 for which temperature will be-
gin to oscillate.
4. Adjust P8 to twice the value observed under point 4.
5. Find the correct integral reset time (P9).
With only the proportional control in action there will be
an offset between the setpoint and the true temperature.
The integral function will eliminate this offset.
To find the correct integral reset time, decrease the value
of P9 until the true temperature coincides with the set-
point value of P7. Adjust P7 stepwise towards lower val-
ues, wait 2-4 minutes after each adjustment to study the
reaction on temperature. The correct value of P9 is where
the offset is eliminated.
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4.6 PURIFIER GRAVITY DISC SELECTION
Nomograms indicating the first size of gravity
0? disc to be tried, depending on the density of the
oil at 1 5" C and the operating temperature, are
given on the subsequent pages.

The procedure is as follows:

1. REMOVE THE SAFETY DEVICE TO EN-
SURE THE SEPARATOR IS STOPPED AND
ENSURE SUPPLIES TO THE SYSTEM ARE
REMOVED AND MAINTENANCE WARN-
ING SIGNS HUNG ON SUPPLY ISOLA-
TORS.
2. Remove the inlet/outlet components, frame
hood etc to gain access to the gravity disc
(see 2.4).
3. Fit the gravity disc with the hole diameter
read from the nomograrn or the next larger
hole diameter.
4. Assemble the separator bowl, ensure all ne-
cessary programming has been carried out
than run the system at the correct operating
temperature for five minutes.
5. Check the sludge/water outlet for oil con-
tent. If oil is present the hole in the gravity
disc is too large. Repeat steps 1 to 4 using
the next smaller disc until no oil is detected,
indicating the disc is correct.
If no oil is present in the sludge/water outlet
for the first disc tried proceed with step 6.
6. Repeat steps 1 to 4 fitting the next larger disc
each time to determine the larger disc which
results in satisfactory, i.e. no oil in the sludge
water outlet.

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4.6.1 Gravity disc nomogram MMPX 303

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4,6.2 Gravity disc nomogram MMPX304
p (kg/m* at 15 °C)

Example in no-
Reference in graph
Density ot oil 96b kg/m3 at 1 5°C
Separating Lemper
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4.7 CLARIFIER GRAVITY DISC
For operation as a clarifier a standard 40 mm clarifier gravity disc is
used irrespective of the density of the oil or operating temperature.
Fit the disc using the dismantling and assembly procedures de-
scribed in 2.5.
Also before commending clarifier operations ensure that C is se-
lected for process setting P3.
CAUTION:
Clarifier mode must only be used if the separator
is proceeded by a separator operating in purifier
mode to remove any water.