Maritime Reporter, November 2005

<BODY> <div> 68 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News which is designed to permit controlled desludging of the solids-holding space with high solids contents. A SoftStream feed system is engineered to ensure gen- tle treatment of the inflowing bilgewater so that the fractions are not excessively mixed before separation. Given normal feed conditions for the bilgewater, (e.g. a solid content of less than 0.1 %, a chlo- ride content of less than 30,000 ppm and pH 6 to 9, as well as no excessive oil emulsions in the water phase) the remaining oil content in the pure water discharge is between 10 and 12 ppm. By varying the pump capacity, it is possible for the oil content to be reduced even further, even without an absorption fil- ter. SludgeMaster Sludge is also produced onboard every ship. In the past, this sludge was incin- erated on board or disposed of on land: a costly. The SludgeMaster 300 incorpo- rates a specially developed separator which enables the volume of sludge to be reduced by up to 90 percent. In addi- tion, valuable fuel oil is recovered which can be used together with recovered lubricating oil for combustion in the diesel engine or for steam generation in the boiler. The SludgeMaster operates with a capacity of 300 l sludge/hr. CombiMaster: Bilgewater and Sludge Processing Westfalia Separator offers a combined processes of bilgewater and sludge pro- cessing in a single step: The CombiMaster system. This CombiMaster system has been designed for use in rough conditions on the high seas. For bilgewater treatment the capacity is between 2,000 and 6,000 l/hr. If the CombiMaster is used for sludge processing, only the regulating ring has to be replaced. In the case of sludge concentration, the capacity of the CombiMaster is 500 to 1,000 l/hr. The CombiMaster system combines oil/water separation from bilgewater with sludge processing, fuel oil recovery and solids concentration. Circle 16 on Reader Service Card GS-Hydro Withstands Hurricanes GS-Hydro played a vital role when oil production platform operators in the Gulf of Mexico braced against the most severe hurricane season in decades. The GS-Piping is extensively used on the Spar-type Floating Production Platforms (FPSO's) found in the Gulf of Mexico. These Spar-type platforms have been able to continue oil production under the severest weather conditions due in part to the GS-Piping System. GS-Hydro's hydraulic piping for the "Constitution" -FPSO Mooring Winches (Chain Jacks) is the tenth consecutive delivery to Technip Offshore Finland Oy in Pori, Finland. Previous deliveries include chain jack hydraulic piping for platforms Oryx, Genesis, Diana, Nansen, Boonvang, Horn Mountain, Gunnision, Mad Dog and Holstein. Because the platform is floating, a large, hydraulic-based anchor system is needed to keep the platform in its intended location. GS-Hydro has deliv- ered the non-welded, hydraulic piping system to all Spar-type platforms deliv- ered by Technip Offshore Finland Oy. GS-Hydro's total piping delivery Circle 256 on Reader Service Card Circle 215 on Reader Service Card Circle 249 on Reader Service Card MARINE GLASS— FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY ON THE SEAS M ARINE GLASS offers exceptional safety and security in passenger vessels, work boats, and military applications. Bonded with tough high performance interlayers, Marine Glass laminates can be designed to provide effective ballistics, bomb and blast protection, as well as security and storm protection. This toughened, high performance glass is available in flat or bent configurations and resists moisture, water vapor, chemical attack, and UV. Clear or tinted glass is available. ProCurve Glass Technology, LLC 3535 Davisville Road Hatboro, PA 19040 U.S.A. 215- 441-9101 Fax 215-441-9190 e-mail: procurveglass@nni.com www.procurveglass.com Circle 279 on Reader Service Card Pipes, Pumps & Valves MR NOVEMBER 2005 #9 (65-72).qxd 10/28/2005 11:35 AM Page 68 </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>