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FUEL OIL SYSTEM

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Purpose of Fuel Oil


Initial firing of the Boilers
Flame stabilization Low load operation

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Types Of Fuel Oil


Light diesel oil (LDO) High speed diesel oil (HSD) Heavy Furnace oil (HFO) Low sulphur heavy stock (LSHS)

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Use of different types


LDO & HSD normally used in Auxiliary boiler Ignitor for certain boiler design.

HFO generally used for power boiler

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TYPICAL HFO SPECIFICATIONS


Standard:

IS 1593 / 1971 Grades LV-MV-HV Flash point: 660C (minimum) Viscosity (Max.): 80-120-370 CST at 500C Gross heating value: 10270 Kcal/kg Total Sulphur (Max.): 3.5-4-4.5%by weight

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Presentation Outline
FO unloading system FO storage FO pressuring pump house Safety procedure in FO handling

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FO unloading system
Heavy oil is received at the site in railway tankers of 20 tonne capacity each An unloading header with number of receiving points for number of wagons unloading is provided. The connections between loading header and tankers are through rubber flexible hosepipes. Railway tankers are equipped with steam heating coils.
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Strainers

Transfer P/P
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Return oil From Unit

FILLING HDR
Suction HDR
Return Hdr

I/L

HEATER
Steam
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O/L

R/C

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OIL TANK
OIL TANK

Recirculation P/P

Suction Header
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Return Header
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Return Steam From Heater

Steam to Atmosphere

Flash Tank

Water to Sump Pit

Sump Pump
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DRAIN HDR

Drain Tank

Oil Drain Oil p/p Tank

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Oil Guns HOTV

CV

HORV

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THANK YOU

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