Purifier Maintenance Course (PMC)

Due to the need for purification of fuel oil and lube oil with evolving purification technology and some problems faced due to erroneous operation of purifiers, it is imperative that marine engineers possess sufficient knowledge of principle of working, maintenance and troubleshooting of purifiers.

Covering the aspects of shipboard purification, theory, and hands on experience of complete overhaul of Mitsubishi and ALCAP purifiers including case studies.

Course Objective: To enable participants

• Fundamental aspects of purification.
• Components & functions
• Gravity disc selection/Nomogram
• Overhauling-Disassembly and assembly
• Trouble shooting and common problems

Duration: 2 days

Suggested Target Group: 3AEs and JEs

Course Contents:

• Working Principle
• Overhaul of Mitsubishi/ALCAP Purifier
• Dismantling of bowl/Inspection of parts & Bowl opening and closing function
• Horizontal shaft dismantling & changing of bearings, friction pads inspection
• Difference between F/G/GH series of purifiers
• Control Panel