1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 MARPOL Annex VI requires ships to use fuel oil with a sulphur
content not exceeding that stipulated in regulations 14.1 or 14.4. Regulation 4
allows, with the approval of the Administration, the use of an alternative
compliance method at least as effective in terms of emission reductions as that
required by the Annex, including the standards set forth in regulation 14. The
Administration of a Party should take into account any relevant Guidelines developed
by the Organization pertaining to alternatives provided for in regulation 4.
1.2 These Guidelines have been developed to allow for the testing, survey,
certification, and approval of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCSs) in accordance
with regulation
4 of MARPOL Annex
VI.
1.3 Equivalency with the relevant requirements of regulation 14 of MARPOL Annex VI
should be demonstrated by using these Guidelines as a basis of compliance with the
relevant Emission Ratio limit value as given in table 1. Where the design or
operation of an EGCS requires controls in addition to those given in these
Guidelines in order to meet the requirements of regulation 4.4 of the
above-mentioned Annex, they should be subject to special consideration by the
Administration and should be communicated to the Organization when submitting the
notification required by regulation 4.2 of MARPOL Annex VI.
Table 1: Fuel oil sulphur limits in regulations 14.1 and 14.4 and
corresponding Emission Ratio limit values
Fuel oil sulphur content (%
m/m)
|
Emission Ratio
SO2(ppm)/CO2(% v/v)
|
0.50
|
21.7
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0.10
|
4.3
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Note: The use of the above Emission Ratio limit values is only applicable when using
petroleum-derived distillate or residual fuel oils. See appendix 2 for the
assumptions and rationale which form the basis of the Emission Ratio method.
1.4 These Guidelines are recommendatory in nature; however, Administrations are
invited to base the implementation of the relevant requirements of regulation 4 of
MARPOL Annex VI on them.
2 GENERAL
2.1 Purpose
2.1.1 The purpose of these Guidelines is to specify the criteria for the testing,
survey, certification and verification of EGCSs under regulation 4 of MARPOL Annex
VI to ensure that they provide in service, at any operating load point at which they
are to operate, including during transient operation, effective equivalence to the
requirements of regulations 14.1 or 14.4 of MARPOL Annex VI, as applicable.
2.1.2 These Guidelines describe two schemes for approval of an EGCS: Scheme A (system
certification with in-service continuous operational parameter monitoring and
periodic emission checks) and Scheme B (continuous emission monitoring by means of
an approved monitoring system together with periodic operational parameter
checks):
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.1 in Scheme A, the EGCS is subject to approval by the
Administration and should be as given in section 4 subject to performance
tests, sea trials or other similar physical tests that verify that the
system in service will result in the intended performance; and
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.2 in Scheme B, the exhaust gas monitoring system of the EGCS is
subject to approval by the Administration and should be as given in section
5. Approved exhaust gas monitoring system should continuously indicate the
Emission Ratio while the EGCS is in operation, allowing verification against
the applicable limit.
2.1.3 Emission testing in relation to either Scheme A or Scheme B should be
undertaken, as appropriate, as given in section 6.
2.1.4 Data recording, retention and the preparation of reports using that data in
relation to either Scheme A or Scheme B should be, as appropriate, as given in
section 7.
2.1.5 Details of the monitoring systems for exhaust emissions, operating parameters,
inlet water, washwater and discharge water in relation to either Scheme A or Scheme
B should be documented, as appropriate, as given in section 8.
2.1.6 For ships which are to use an EGCS in part or in total as an
approved equivalent to the requirements of regulations 14.1 and/or 14.4 of MARPOL
Annex VI, there should be an approved SOX Emissions Compliance Plan
(SECP) as given in section 9.
2.1.7 Discharge water monitoring which is equally applicable to Scheme A and Scheme B
should be undertaken as given in section 10.
2.2 Application
2.2.1 These Guidelines apply to any EGCS as applied to fuel oil combustion unit(s),
excluding shipboard incinerators, installed on board a ship.
2.2.2 For the purpose of these Guidelines, the term "EGCS" should be generally, but
not exclusively (see 2.2.3), understood as "wet EGCS".
2.2.3 In the absence of specific guidelines for EGCSs which use technologies or
operate in modes that are not defined in 2.3, these Guidelines may also be applied
as appropriate.
2.2.4 These Guidelines apply to:
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.1 EGCSs installed on ships the keels of which are laid or which are at a
similar stage of construction on or after 1 June 2022; or
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.2 EGCSs installed on ships the keels of which are laid or which are at a
similar stage of construction before 1 June 2022 which have a contractual
delivery date of EGCS to the ship on or after 1 June 2022 or, in the absence
of a contractual delivery date, the actual delivery of the EGCS to the ship
on or after 1 June 2022; or
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.3 amendments as those specified in 4.2.2.4 or 5.6.3 to existing EGCSs
undertaken on or after 1 June 2022.
2.3 Abbreviations, definitions and required documents
2.3.1 Abbreviations as given in table 2 and definitions as given in table 3 are
applied in these Guidelines.
Table 2: Abbreviations
CL
|
Closed-Loop
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CO2
|
Carbon dioxide
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EGC
|
Exhaust gas cleaning
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EGCS
|
Exhaust gas cleaning system
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ETM-A
|
EGCS – Technical Manual for Scheme
A
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ETM-B
|
EGCS – Technical Manual for Scheme
B
|
MCR
|
Maximum Continuous Rating
|
SECP
|
SOX Emissions Compliance
Plan
|
SECC
|
SOX Emissions Compliance
Certificate
|
SO2
|
Sulphur dioxide
|
SOX
|
Sulphur oxides
|
OL
|
Open-Loop
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OMM
|
Onboard Monitoring Manual
|
PAH
|
Polycyclic Aromatic
Hydrocarbons
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PAHphe
|
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons as
phenanthrene equivalents (see table 3)
|
UTC
|
Universal Time Coordinated
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Table 3: Definitions
12-hour period
|
A period of 12 consecutive hours
determined on a rolling basis with new 12-hour periods beginning
past each hour of EGCS operation.
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Bleed-off water
|
An amount of aqueous solution removed
from the washwater of an EGCS operating in closed-loop mode to
keep its required operating properties and efficiency.
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Certified Value
|
The Emission Ratio specified by the
manufacturer that the EGCS is certified as meeting when
operating on a continuous basis on the manufacturer-specified
maximum fuel sulphur content and within the specified
operational parameters. Applicable to Scheme A only.
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Closed-loop mode
|
EGCS operating mode in which the
washwater is passed several times through the EGC unit.
In
order for the washwater to keep its required operating
properties and efficiency, its pH usually has to be
adjusted, e.g. by adding chemicals such as NaOH. In
addition, a small amount of washwater is bled, periodically
or continuously, from the system. This bleed-off water,
unless meeting discharge water criteria, needs to be treated
to meet discharge water criteria, or is regarded as EGCS
residue.
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Continuous monitoring
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Process and technology used for
evaluation of EGCS compliance through representative
measurement, at a specified frequency, for selected
parameters.
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Discharge water
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Any water from an EGCS to be discharged
overboard.
|
EGC unit
|
Device within which exhaust gas and
cleaning medium are mixed. An EGC unit may have a single or
multiple fuel oil combustion unit(s) connected to it.
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EGCS Electronic Data Recording, or
Electronic Logging System
|
Automatic record of the EGCS in service
operating parameters. The record of parameters does not involve
any user input.
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EGCS Record Book (or Electronic Record
Book)
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A user-input record of the EGCS,
component adjustments, corrective and planned maintenance and
service records as appropriate. It can have an electronic
format.
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EGCS residue
|
Material removed from the washwater or
the bleed-off water by a treatment system or discharge water
that does not meet the discharge criterion, or other residue
material removed from the EGCS.
|
Emission Ratio
|
SO2 expressed in
ppm/CO2 expressed in % v/v.
|
Exhaust Gas Cleaning System
(EGCS)
|
A system that includes one
or more EGC units and which is based on technology that uses a
wet cleaning medium for the reduction of SOX from an
exhaust gas stream from installed fuel oil combustion unit(s),
operating in either open-loop or closed-loop mode. A hybrid EGCS
can operate in both open-loop mode and closed-loop mode. Several
EGC units may utilize a common uptake system with a single
exhaust gas monitoring system. Several EGC units may utilize a
common washwater, water supply, treatment and/or overboard
system and discharge water monitoring equipment.
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Extractive sampling system
|
System which extracts a sample flow
from the exhaust gas stream and transfers it by heated lines to
the measurement instrument.
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Fuel oil combustion unit
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Any engine, boiler, gas turbine, or
other fuel oil fired equipment, excluding shipboard
incinerators.
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Inlet water
|
Water entering the ship as a cleaning
medium for an EGC unit.
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In situ
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Measuring directly within an exhaust
gas stream.
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Load range
|
Interval ranging from minimum
practicable to maximum rated power of diesel engine or maximum
steaming rate of the boiler.
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Open-loop mode
|
EGCS operating mode in which the
washwater, typically seawater, is passed through the EGC unit
only once before it is being discharged overboard as discharge
water.
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Phenanthrene equivalent
|
It corresponds to the signal produced
by a PAH monitor with excitation wavelengths between 244 nm and
264 nm (254±10 nm) and detection wavelengths between 310 nm and
410 nm (360±50 nm) calibrated against a known set of
phenanthrene concentrations within the expected measurement
range when exposed to EGCS discharge water containing a range of
different PAH species.
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Washwater
|
Cleaning medium brought into contact
with the exhaust gas stream for the reduction of
SOX.
|
Wet EGCS
|
EGCS using liquid cleaning
medium.
|
2.3.2 Relevant documents for EGCSs approved in accordance with Scheme A and Scheme B
are listed in table 4.
Table 4: Relevant documents for Scheme A and Scheme B
Document
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Scheme A
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Scheme B
|
SECP
|
X
|
X
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SECC
|
X
|
|
ETM Scheme A
|
X
|
|
ETM Scheme B
|
|
X
|
OMM
|
X
|
X
|
EGCS Record Book or Electronic Record
Book
|
X
|
X
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3 SAFETY NOTE
3.1 Due attention is to be given to the safety implications related to the handling
and proximity of exhaust gases, the measurement equipment and the storage and use of
pressurized containers of pure and calibration gases. Sampling positions and
permanent access platforms should be such that this monitoring may be performed
safely. For positioning the EGCS discharge water outlet, due consideration should be
given to the locations of the existing seawater inlets. In all operating conditions
the design of the EGCS should take into consideration the necessary balance between
low pH water discharge and the anti-corrosive resistance of the surfaces in contact
with that discharge stream. To avoid premature failure of sea chests, discharge
pipework and hull penetration finishes, due care should be taken in the preparation
of surfaces and the correct selection and application of protective coatings to
withstand the corrosive effects of low pH discharge water.
3.2 In cases where exhaust gas duct bypass lines are arranged on board, appropriate
measures should be taken to prevent leakage of exhaust gases from the damper to
bypass lines.
4 SCHEME A – EGCS APPROVAL, SURVEY AND CERTIFICATION USING PARAMETER AND EMISSION
CHECKS
4.1 Approval of EGCSs
4.1.1 General
Options under Scheme A of these Guidelines provide for:
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.1 individual EGCS approval;
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.2 serially manufactured systems; and
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.3 production range approval.
4.1.2 Individual EGCS approval
4.1.2.1 An EGCS should be certified as capable of meeting the Emission Ratio value,
the Certified Value, specified by the manufacturer (e.g. the Emission Ratio value
the system is capable of achieving on a continuous basis) with fuel oils of the
manufacturer's specified maximum % m/m sulphur content and for the range of
operating parameters, as listed in 4.2.2.1.2, for which they are to be approved. The
Certified Value should at least be suitable for ship operations under requirements
given by MARPOL Annex VI regulations 14.1 and/or 14.4.
4.1.2.2 Where testing is not to be undertaken with fuel oils of the manufacturer's
specified maximum % m/m sulphur content, the use of two test fuels with a lower %
m/m sulphur content is allowed. The two fuels selected should have a difference in %
m/m sulphur content sufficient to demonstrate the operational behaviour of the EGCS
and to demonstrate that the Certified Value can be met if the EGCS were to be
operated with a fuel of the manufacturer's specified maximum % m/m sulphur content.
In such cases a minimum of two tests, in accordance with subsection 4.3 as
appropriate, should be performed. These tests need not be sequential and could be
undertaken on two different, but identical, EGCSs.
4.1.2.3 The maximum and, if applicable, minimum exhaust gas mass flow rate of the
system should be stated. The effect of variation of the other parameters defined in
4.2.2.1.2 should be justified by the equipment manufacturer. The effect of
variations in these factors should be assessed by testing or otherwise as
appropriate. No variation in these factors, or combination of variations in these
factors, should be such that the emission value of the EGCS would be in excess of
the Certified Value.
4.1.2.4 Data obtained in accordance with this section should be submitted to the
Administration for approval together with the ETM-A.
4.1.3 Serially manufactured systems
4.1.3.1 In the case of nominally similar EGCSs of the same mass flow ratings as that
certified under 4.1.2, and to avoid the testing of each EGCS, the Administration,
based on a submission of the equipment manufacturer, should take the necessary
measures to verify that adequate arrangements have been made to ensure effective
control of the conformity of production arrangement. The certification of each EGCS
under this arrangement should be subject to such surveys that the Administration
should consider necessary as to assure that each EGCS has an Emission Ratio value of
not more than the Certified Value when operated in accordance with the parameters
defined in 4.2.2.1.2.
4.1.4 Product range approval
4.1.4.1 In the case of an EGCS of the same design, but of different maximum exhaust
gas mass flow capacities, the Administration may accept, in lieu of tests on an EGCS
of all capacities in accordance with 4.1.2, tests of EGCSs of three different
capacities provided that the three tests are performed at intervals including the
highest, lowest and one intermediate capacity rating within the range.
4.1.4.2 Where there are significant differences in the design of EGCSs of different
capacities, this procedure should not be applied unless it can be shown, to the
satisfaction of the Administration, that in practice those differences do not
materially alter the performance between the various EGCS types.
4.1.4.3 For EGCSs of different capacities, the sensitivity to variations in the type
of combustion machinery to which they are fitted should be detailed together with
sensitivity to the variations in the parameters listed in 4.2.2.1.2. This should be
on the basis of testing, or other data as appropriate.
4.1.4.4 The effect of changes of EGCS capacity on washwater and discharge water
characteristics should be detailed.
4.1.4.5 All supporting data obtained in accordance with this section, together with
the ETM-A for each system, should be submitted to the Administration for approval.
4.2 Survey and certification
4.2.1 Procedures for the certification of an EGCS
4.2.1.1 In order to meet the criterion of subsection 4.1 either prior to, or after
installation on board, each EGCS should be certified as meeting the Certified Value
specified by the manufacturer (e.g. the Emission Ratio the system is capable of
achieving on a continuous basis) under the operating conditions and restrictions as
given by the EGCS Technical Manual (ETM-A) as approved by the Administration.
4.2.1.2 Determination of the Certified Value should take into account the provisions
of these Guidelines.
4.2.1.3 Each EGCS meeting the criterion of 4.2.1.1 should be issued an SECC by the
Administration. The form of the SECC is given in appendix 1.
4.2.1.4 Application for an SECC should be made by the EGCS manufacturer, shipowner or
other party.
4.2.1.5 Any subsequent EGCS of the same design and rating as that certified under
4.2.1.1 may be issued with an SECC by the Administration without the need for
testing taking into account 4.2.1.1 subject to 4.1.3 of these Guidelines.
4.2.1.6 EGCSs of the same design, but with ratings different from that certified
under 4.2.1.1 may be accepted by the Administration subject to 4.1.4 of these
Guidelines.
4.2.1.7 EGCSs which treat only part of the exhaust gas flow of the uptake in which
they are fitted should be subject to special consideration by the Administration to
ensure that under all defined operating conditions the overall Emission Ratio value
of the exhaust gas downstream of the system is no more than the Certified Value.
4.2.2 EGCS Technical Manual "Scheme A" (ETM-A)
4.2.2.1 Each EGCS should be supplied with an ETM-A provided by the manufacturer. This
ETM-A should, as a minimum, contain the following information:
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.1 the identification of the system (manufacturer, model/type, serial number
and other details as necessary) including a description of the system and
any required ancillary systems. In case a system contains more than one EGC
unit, each EGC unit should be identified;
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.2 the operating limits, or range of operating values, for which the unit is
certified. These should, as a minimum, include:
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.1 the maximum and, if applicable, minimum mass flow rate of exhaust
gas;
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.2 the maximum and, if applicable, minimum exhaust gas mass flow rate
capacity of the EGC unit;
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.3 the maximum fuel oil sulphur content the EGCS is certified for;
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.4 the Certified Value;
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.5 the power, type and other relevant parameters of the fuel oil
combustion unit which the EGCS is to be connected to; for boilers
also the maximum air/fuel ratio at 100% load should be given; and
for diesel engines whether the engine is of 2 or 4-stroke cycle
should be indicated;
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.6 the maximum and minimum washwater flow rate, inlet pressures and
minimum inlet water alkalinity (ISO 9963-1-2:1994);
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.7 the exhaust gas inlet temperature ranges and maximum and minimum
exhaust gas outlet temperature with the EGCS in operation;
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.8 the maximum exhaust gas differential pressure across the EGC unit
and the maximum exhaust gas inlet pressure;
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.9 the salinity levels or fresh water elements necessary to provide
adequate neutralizing agents; and
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.10 other factors concerning the design and operation of the EGCS
relevant to achieving a maximum Emission Ratio value no higher than
the Certified Value;
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.3 any requirements or restrictions applicable to the EGCS or associated
equipment necessary to enable the system to achieve a maximum Emission Ratio
value no higher than the Certified Value;
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.4 maintenance, service or adjustment requirements in order that the EGCS can
continue to achieve a maximum Emission Ratio value no higher than the
Certified Value. The maintenance, servicing and adjustments should be
recorded in the EGCS Record Book;
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.5 corrective actions to be applied if the following occurs or is expected to
occur: operating conditions are outside approved ranges or limits; the
discharge water quality criteria are not met; or exceedances of the
Certified Value;
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.6 a verification procedure to be used during surveys to ensure that the
system's performance is maintained and that the system is used as required
(see subsection 4.4);
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.7 washwater and discharge water characteristics across the operating load
range;
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.8 design requirements for the treatment and monitoring of washwater and
control of discharge water, including, for example, bleed-off water from
closed-loop EGCS operation or discharge water temporarily stored within the
EGCS; and
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.9 detail the procedure to produce reports regarding operation in a
non-compliant condition, or in a condition where the ongoing compliance
would be temporary indicated in accordance with 8.2.8.
4.2.2.2 The ETM-A should be approved by the Administration.
4.2.2.3 The ETM-A should be retained on board the ship onto which the EGCS is
installed and should be available for surveys as required.
4.2.2.4 Amendments to the ETM-A which reflect EGCS changes that affect performance
with respect to emissions to air and/or water should be approved by the
Administration. Where additions, deletions or amendments to the ETM-A are separate
to the ETM-A as initially approved, they should be retained with the ETM-A and
should be considered as part of it.
4.2.3 In-service surveys
4.2.3.1 The EGCS should be subject to survey on installation and at initial,
annual/intermediate and renewals surveys by the Administration.
4.2.3.2 In accordance with regulation 10 of MARPOL Annex VI, the EGCS may also be
subject to inspection by port State control.
4.2.3.3 Prior to use, each EGCS should be issued with an SECC by the Administration.
4.2.3.4 Following the installation survey given in 4.2.3.1, sections 2.3 and 2.6 of
the Supplement to the ship's International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate
should be duly completed.
4.3 Emission limits
4.3.1 Each EGCS should be capable of reducing emissions to equal to or less than the
Certified Value at any load point, including fuel oil combustion unit idling, when
operated in accordance with 4.2.2.1.2.
4.3.2 In order to demonstrate performance, emission measurements should
be undertaken, with the agreement of the Administration, at a minimum of four load
points. One load point should be at 95% to 100% of the maximum exhaust gas mass flow
rate for which the unit is to be certified. One load point should be within ± 5% of
the minimum exhaust gas mass flow rate for which the unit is to be certified. The
other two load points should be equally spaced between the maximum and minimum
exhaust gas mass flow rates. Where there are discontinuities in the operation of the
system, the number of load points should be increased, with the agreement of the
Administration, so that it is demonstrated that the required performance over the
stated exhaust gas mass flow rate range is retained. Additional intermediate load
points should be tested if there is evidence of an emission peak below the maximum
exhaust gas mass flow rate and above, if applicable, the minimum exhaust gas flow
rate. These additional tests should be of sufficient number as to establish the
emission peak value.
4.4 Onboard verification procedures for demonstrating compliance
4.4.1 For each EGCS, the ETM-A should contain a verification procedure for use during
surveys as required. This procedure should not require specialized equipment or an
in-depth knowledge of the system. Where particular devices are required, they should
be provided and maintained as part of the system. The EGCS should be designed in
such a way as to facilitate inspection as required. The basis of the verification
procedure is that if all relevant components and operating values or settings are
within the approved ranges, then the performance of the EGCS can be assumed to meet
the requirements without the need for actual continuous exhaust emission monitoring.
4.4.2 Included in the verification procedure should be all components and operating
values or settings which may affect the operation of the EGCS and its ability to
meet the Certified Value.
4.4.3 The verification procedure should be provided by the EGCS manufacturer and
approved by the Administration.
4.4.4 The verification procedure should cover both a documentation check and a
physical check of the EGCS.
4.4.5 The surveyor should verify that each EGCS is installed in accordance with the
ETM-A and has an SECC as required.
4.4.6 At the discretion of the Administration, the surveyor should have the option of
checking one or all of the identified components, operating values or settings.
Where there is more than one EGC unit within the EGCS, the Administration may, at
its discretion, abbreviate or reduce the extent of the survey on board; however, the
entire survey should be completed for at least one of each type of EGC unit on board
provided that it is expected that the other EGC units perform in the same manner.
4.4.7 The EGCS should include means to automatically record when the system is in
use. These means should automatically record, at least at the frequency specified in
5.4.2, as a minimum, washwater pressure and flow rate at the EGC unit's inlet
connection, exhaust gas pressure before and pressure drop across each EGC unit, fuel
oil combustion unit load, and exhaust gas temperature before and after the EGC unit
against the respective operating limits, or range of operating values. The data
recording system should comply with the requirements of sections 7 and 8. In the
case of a system consuming chemicals at a known rate as documented in ETM-A,
recordings of such consumption in the EGCS Record Book also serves this purpose.
4.4.8 Under Scheme A, if a continuous exhaust gas monitoring system is not fitted, a
daily spot check of the Emission Ratio for a duration of not less than five minutes
at a minimum recording frequency of 0.1 Hz at normal working condition for each
outlet to the atmosphere should be undertaken to verify compliance in conjunction
with the continuous monitoring of the parameters stipulated in 4.4.7. The exhaust
gas readings should be allowed to stabilize before commencing recording. Readings
from the calibration procedure should be automatically recorded or noted in a
calibration protocol. Emission values, which are used to determine the Emission
Ratio, obtained after stabilization should be recorded. If a continuous exhaust gas
monitoring system is fitted, only daily spot checks of the parameters listed in
paragraph 4.4.7 would be needed to verify proper operation of the EGC unit.
4.4.9 An EGCS Record Book should be maintained on board the ship recording
maintenance and service of the system including like-for-like replacement. This EGCS
Record Book should be available during surveys as required and may be read in
conjunction with engine-room logbooks and other data, as necessary, to confirm the
correct operation of the EGCS. The form of this record should be provided by the
EGCS manufacturer and approved by the Administration. Alternatively, this
information may be recorded in the ship's planned maintenance record system as
approved by the Administration. Alternatively, this information may be recorded in
an Electronic Record Book as approved by the Administration. The EGCS Record Book
entries should be maintained on board the ship for a minimum period of three years
after the last entry has been made.
5 SCHEME B – EGCS APPROVAL, SURVEY AND CERTIFICATION USING CONTINUOUS MONITORING
OF EMISSION RATIO
5.1 General
5.1.1 Scheme B provides for the approval of the means of continuous Emission Ratio
monitoring, supported by daily parameter checks, which will subsequently be used at
surveys, and otherwise as required, to demonstrate compliance with the objectives as
given in the SECP.
5.2 Approval
5.2.1 The ETM-B, as defined in these Guidelines, should be approved by the
Administration.
5.3 Survey and certification
5.3.1 The EGCS's exhaust gas monitoring system should be subject to survey on
installation and at initial, annual/intermediate and renewals surveys by the
Administration in order to demonstrate that it functions as given in the OMM. The
scope of the installation or initial survey should include EGCS operation, as
required, in order to demonstrate the functionality of the exhaust gas monitoring
system.
5.3.2 Following the installation survey given in 5.3.1 and approval of documents as
listed in 2.3.2, sections 2.3 and 2.6 of the Supplement to the ship's International
Air Pollution Prevention Certificate should be duly completed.
5.4 Exhaust gas monitoring
5.4.1 The exhaust gas composition of the Emission Ratio should be measured at an
appropriate position after the EGC unit and that measurement should be as given in
section 6 as applicable. A suitable position could be downstream of the EGC unit,
but before any possible mixing of outside ambient air or other additional air or
gases with the exhaust gas.
5.4.2 SO2(ppm) and CO2(%) and, to not less than one decimal
place, the Emission Ratio should be continuously monitored and recorded against the
applicable Emission Ratio limit onto a data recording and processing device at a
rate which should not be less than 0.0035 Hz whenever the EGCS is in operation. This
monitoring may be suspended for service and maintenance periods of gas analyser and
associated equipment as required by the OMM. Zero and span check calibration and
instrument drift data should, as given in the OMM, be either recorded by the data
recording system or manually entered in the EGCS Record Book as appropriate to the
means used.
5.4.3 If more than one analyser is to be used to determine the Emission Ratio, these
should have similar sampling and measurement times and the data outputs aligned to
ensure that the Emission Ratio is fully representative of the exhaust gas
composition.
5.5 Onboard verification procedures for demonstrating compliance with emission
limits
5.5.1 The data recording system should be as given in sections 7 and 8. Data and the
associated reports should be available to the Administration as necessary to
demonstrate compliance as required and, in accordance with regulation 10 of MARPOL
Annex VI, may also be subject to inspection by port State control.
5.5.2 Daily spot checks of the parameters listed in 4.4.7 are needed to verify proper
operation of the EGCS and should be recorded in the EGCS Record Book or in the
engine-room logger system.
5.6 EGCS Technical Manual "Scheme B" (ETM-B)
5.6.1 Each EGCS should be supplied with an ETM-B provided by the manufacturer. This
ETM-B should, as a minimum, contain the following information:
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.1 the identification of the system (manufacturer, model/type, serial number
and other details as necessary) including a description of the system and
any required ancillary systems. If a system consists of more than one EGC
unit, each EGC unit should be identified;
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.2 the operating limits, or range of operating values, for which the system
is designed. These should, as a minimum, include:
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.1 the maximum and, if applicable, minimum mass flow rate of exhaust
gas;
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.2 the advised maximum fuel sulphur content for the operational
conditions the EGCS is designed for (Note: higher sulphur content
fuel oils may be used provided the relevant Emission Ratio value is
not exceeded);
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.3 the power, type and other relevant parameters of the fuel oil
combustion unit for which the EGCS is to be connected to. For
boilers, the maximum air/fuel ratio at 100% load should also be
given for diesel engines whether the engine is of 2 or 4-stroke
cycle;
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.4 the maximum and minimum washwater flow rate, inlet pressures and
minimum inlet water alkalinity (ISO 9963-1-2:1994);
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.5 the exhaust gas inlet temperature ranges and maximum and minimum
exhaust gas outlet temperature with the EGCS in operation;
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.6 the maximum exhaust gas differential pressure across the EGC unit
and the maximum exhaust gas inlet pressure;
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.7 the salinity levels or fresh water elements necessary to provide
adequate neutralizing agents; and
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.8 other parameters as necessary concerning the operation of the
EGCS;
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.3 any requirements or restrictions applicable to the EGCS or associated
equipment;
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.4 corrective actions to be applied if the following occurs or is expected to
occur: operating conditions are outside approved ranges or limits; the
discharge water quality criteria are not met; or exceedances of the maximum
allowable Emission Ratio;
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.5 washwater and discharge water characteristics across the operating load
range;
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.6 design requirements for the treatment and monitoring of washwater and
control of discharge water, including for example bleed-off water from
closed-loop EGCS operation or discharge water temporarily stored within the
EGCS; and
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.7 detail the procedure for producing reports regarding operation in a
non-compliant condition, or in a condition where the ongoing compliance
would be temporary indicated in accordance with 8.2.8.
5.6.2 The ETM-B should be retained on board the ship onto which the EGCS is fitted.
The ETM-B should be available for surveys as required.
5.6.3 Amendments to the ETM-B which reflect EGCS changes that affect performance with
respect to emissions to air and/or water should be approved by the Administration.
Where additions, deletions or amendments to the ETM-B are separate from the ETM-B as
initially approved, they should be retained with the ETM-B and should be considered
as part of it.
5.7 Onboard procedures for demonstrating compliance
5.7.1 An EGCS Record Book should be maintained on board the ship recording
maintenance and servicing of the emission monitoring and ancillary components as
given in the OMM including like-for-like replacements. The form of this record book
should be approved by the Administration. This EGCS Record Book should be available
at surveys as required and may be read in conjunction with engine-room logbooks and
other data as necessary to confirm the correct operation of the EGCS. Alternatively,
this information may be recorded in the ship's planned maintenance record system as
approved by the Administration. Alternatively, this information may be recorded in
an Electronic Record Book as approved by the Administration. The EGCS Record Book
entries should be maintained on board the ship for a minimum period of three years
after the last entry has been made.
6 EMISSION TESTING
6.1 Emission testing should follow the requirements of the NOX Technical Code 2008 except as provided for in
these Guidelines.
6.2 CO2 should be measured using an analyser operating on the
non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) principle and with additional equipment such as
dryers as necessary. SO2 should be measured using analysers operating on
NDIR or non-dispersive ultra-violet (NDUV) principles and with additional equipment
such as dryers as necessary. Other systems or analyser principles may be accepted,
subject to the approval of the Administration, provided they yield equivalent or
better results than those of the equipment referenced above. For acceptance of other
CO2 systems or analyser principles, the reference method should be in
accordance with the requirements of appendix III of the NOX Technical Code 2008.
6.3 The analysing equipment should be installed, operated, maintained, serviced and
calibrated in accordance with the requirements as given in the OMM, at a frequency
which ensures that the requirements of 1.7 to 1.10 of appendix III of the NOX Technical Code 2008 are met at all times the
equipment is in operation.
6.4 An exhaust gas sample for SO2 should be obtained from a
representative sampling point downstream of the EGC unit.
6.5 SO2 and CO2 should be monitored using either in situ or
extractive sampling systems.
6.6 Extractive exhaust gas samples for SO2 determination should be
maintained at a sufficient temperature to avoid condensation of water in the
sampling system and hence loss of SO2.
6.7 If an extractive exhaust gas sample for determination needs to be dried prior to
analysis it should be done in a manner that does not result in loss of
SO2 in the sample as analysed.
6.8 The SO2 and CO2 values should be compared on the basis of
the same residual water content (e.g. dry or with the same wetness fraction).
6.9 In justified cases where the CO2 concentration is reduced by the EGC
unit, the CO2 concentration can be measured at the EGC unit inlet,
provided that the correctness of such a methodology can be clearly demonstrated. In
such cases the SO2 and CO2 values should be compared on a dry
basis. If measured on a wet basis the water content in the exhaust gas stream at
those points should also be determined in order to correct the readings to dry basis
values. For calculation of the CO2 value on a dry basis, the dry/wet
correction factor may be calculated in accordance with paragraph 5.12.3.2.2 of the
NOX Technical Code 2008.
6.10 Extractive sample systems should be verified to be free of ingress leakage in
accordance with the analysing equipment manufacturers' recommendations at intervals
as defined in the OMM. It should be verified that the system is free of ingress on
initial start-up and as given in the OMM with the findings from those checks
recorded in the EGCS Record Book.
6.11 The span gases for the SO2 and CO2 analyser should be a
mixture of SO2 and/or CO2 and nitrogen at a concentration of
more than 80% of the full scale of the measuring range used. The span gas for the
CO2 should conform to the requirements of section 2 of appendix IV of
the NOX Technical Code 2008. Other equivalent
arrangements, as detailed in the OMM, may be accepted by the Administration.
7 DATA RECORDING AND PROCESSING DEVICE
7.1 The recording and processing device should be of robust, tamper-proof design with
read-only capability.
7.2 The recording and processing device should record, whenever the EGCS is in
operation, the data described in 4.4.7, 5.4.2, and 10.3 as applicable, including
overboard discharges from any associated tanks within the system, against UTC and
ship's position as given by a Global Navigational Satellite System (GNSS) and
whether the ship was inside or outside an Emission Control Area as given by
regulation 14.3 at that time. The device should also be capable of:
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.1 (Scheme B only) being automatically set, or pre-set, with the Emission
Ratio limit value as appropriate to the sea area, in relation to regulation
14.3, where the ship is operating;
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.2 being automatically set, or pre-set, with the applicable overboard pH
limit value;
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.3 being automatically set with the applicable PAH limit value;
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.4 recording the aggregated time in excess of 15 minutes over any rolling
12-hour period that the differential PAH value is above the set limit value
by more than 100%;
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.5 being pre-set with the applicable turbidity limit value;
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.6 recording the aggregated time in excess of 15 minutes over any rolling
12-hour period that the rolling average differential turbidity value is
above the set limit value by more than 20%; and
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.7 recording preset and set limit values.
7.3 The recording and processing device should be capable of preparing reports over
specified time periods.
7.4 Data should be retained for a period of not less than 18 months from the date of
recording. If the device is changed over that period, it should be ensured that the
required data is retained on board and available as required for inspection.
7.5 The device should be capable of downloading a copy of the recorded data and
reports in a readily useable format clearly indicating periods of non-compliance.
Such copy of the data and reports should be available to the Administration or port
State control as requested.
8 ONBOARD MONITORING MANUAL (OMM)
8.1 An OMM should be prepared to cover each EGCS installed in conjunction with a fuel
oil combustion unit, which should be identified, for which compliance is to be
demonstrated.
8.2 The OMM should, as a minimum, include:
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.1 for extractive exhaust gas sampling systems, the position from which the
gas sample is drawn together with details, arrangement and operating ranges
of the analysers and all necessary ancillary components or requirements
including, but not limited to, sample probe assembly, sample transfer line
and sample treatment unit;
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.2 for in situ exhaust gas analysers, the location and arrangement of the
analyser in the exhaust duct, operating ranges and all necessary ancillary
components or requirements;
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.3 for inlet water and discharge water monitoring, the positions from which
the water samples are drawn, the location and arrangement of the analysers
together with details of any necessary ancillary services such as sample
transfer lines and sample treatment units;
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.4 the analysers to be used for monitoring of exhaust gas, inlet water,
discharge water, their service, maintenance, and calibration requirements.
Templates covering the minimum information which should be included are
provided in appendix 5;
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.5 the zero and span check procedures of the exhaust gas analysers and
calibration of washwater, discharge water and inlet water analysers together
with reference materials to be used and the required frequency of those
checks;
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.6 the operating parameter instruments to be used described in 4.4.7 or
5.5.2;
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.7 the installation, operation, adjustment, maintenance, servicing and
calibration requirements and procedures of the analysers, associated
ancillary equipment and operating parameter measurement instruments;
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.8 the means by which ongoing compliance would be temporarily indicated in
the case of the failure of a single monitoring device, taking into account
that transitory periods of emission exceedances and/or isolated spikes in
the recorded output in the Emissions Ratio do not necessarily mean
non-compliant exceedance of emissions and should therefore not be considered
as a breach of the requirements;
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.9 the data recording system and how it is to be operated, data retained and
the types of reports which it can produce;
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.10 guidance as to data or other indications which may signify a malfunction
of either an analyser, an item of ancillary equipment or an operating
parameter sensor together with the fault-finding and corrective actions
which should be taken;
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.11 other information or data relevant to the correct functioning or use of
the monitoring system or its use in demonstrating compliance; and
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.12 where the information described in .1 to .11 above is referring to
detailed descriptions of procedures, reference can be made to additional
documents (e.g. manufacturer's documentation) which should be considered
part of the OMM.
8.3 The OMM should specify how the EGCS, operating parameter measurement instruments
and the exhaust gas and discharge water monitoring systems are to be surveyed in
order to verify that:
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.1 the EGCS conforms to the ETM-A or ETM-B as applicable;
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.2 the operating parameter instruments installed and used on board are as
approved per the OMM;
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.3 the exhaust gas and discharge water monitoring systems used on board are
as approved per the OMM;
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.4 inspection, maintenance, servicing, calibration and adjustments have been
undertaken as required and those actions recorded in the EGCS Record Book as
required; and
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.5 the operating parameter instruments and the exhaust gas and discharge
water monitoring systems are correctly functioning.
8.4 Under scheme B, where operation of the EGCS is required in order to demonstrate
the functionality of the monitoring system during installation or initial surveys,
the OMM should describe the operational condition(s) which demonstrate the
operational behaviour of the monitoring system and which should be used when
surveying in accordance with paragraph 5.3.1. The description of operational
condition(s) may include:
8.5 The OMM should be:
9 SHIP COMPLIANCE
9.1 SOX Emissions Compliance Plan (SECP)
9.1.1 For a ship which is to use an EGCS, in part or in total, as an approved
equivalent means to the requirements given by regulation 14.1 or 14.4 of MARPOL
Annex VI there should be an SECP for the ship, approved by the Administration.
9.1.2 The SECP should list each fuel oil combustion unit which may use fuel oil
supplied in accordance with the requirements of regulations 14.1 and/or 14.4 of
MARPOL Annex VI.
9.1.3 The SECP should list each fuel oil combustion unit which may use Scheme A
and/or B of these Guidelines together with identification of the EGCS to which it is
connected and whether this control may be applied continuously or only inside or
only outside the Emission Control Areas given by regulation 14.3 of MARPOL Annex VI.
9.1.4 The SECP should advise that records should be kept of actions initiated to meet
the requirement of these Guidelines in case of breakdown of the EGCS or associated
equipment, and that the relevant flag and port State's Administration should be
notified, in accordance with MEPC.1/Circ.883/Rev.1.
9.2 Demonstration of compliance
9.2.1 Scheme A
9.2.1.1 The SECP should refer to, not reproduce, the ETM-A, EGCS Record Book or
engine-room logger system and OMM as specified under Scheme A.
9.2.1.2 For all fuel oil combustion units listed under 9.1.3, details should be
provided demonstrating that the rating and restrictions for the EGCS as approved,
under 4.2.2.1.2, are complied with.
9.2.1.3 Required parameters should be monitored and recorded as described in 4.4.7
when the EGCS is in operation in order to demonstrate compliance.
9.2.2 Scheme B
9.2.2.1 The SECP should refer to, not reproduce, the ETM-B, EGCS Record Book or
engine-room logger system and OMM as specified under Scheme B.
10 DISCHARGE WATER
10.1 Discharge water quality criteriafootnote
10.1.1 EGCS discharge water should comply with the following criteria prior to being
discharged into the sea:
10.1.2 pH criteria
10.1.2.1 The discharge water pH should comply with one of the following requirements,
which should be recorded in the ETM-A or ETM-B as applicable:
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.1 The discharge water should have a pH no lower than 6.5 measured at the
ship's overboard discharge with the exception that, during manoeuvring and
transit, a maximum difference of 2 pH units is allowed between the inlet
water and overboard discharge values.
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.2 The pH discharge limit, at the overboard monitoring position, is the value
that will ensure a pH no lower than 6.5 at a distance of 4 m from the
overboard discharge point with the ship stationary, and is to be recorded as
the overboard pH discharge limit in the ETM-A or ETM-B. The overboard pH
discharge limit can be determined either by means of direct measurement, or
by using a calculation-based methodology (computational fluid dynamics or
other equally scientifically established empirical formulae) as agreed by
the Administration, and in accordance with the following conditions to be
recorded in the ETM-A or ETM-B:
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.1 all EGC units connected to the same outlets are operating at their
full loads (or highest practicable load) and with fuel oil of the
maximum sulphur content for which the units are to be certified
(Scheme A) or used with (Scheme B);
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.2 if a test fuel with lower sulphur content, and/or test load lower
than maximum, sufficient for demonstrating the behaviour of the
discharge water plume is used, the plume's mixing ratio must be
established based on the titration curve of seawater. The mixing
ratio would be used to demonstrate the behaviour of the discharge
water plume and that the overboard pH discharge limit has been met
if the EGCS is operated at the highest fuel sulphur content and load
for which the EGCS is certified (Scheme A) or used with (Scheme B);
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.3 where the discharge water flow rate is varied in accordance with
the EGCS gas flow rate, the implications of this for the part load
performance should also be evaluated to ensure that the overboard pH
discharge limit is met under any load;
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.4 reference should be made to a seawater alkalinity of 2.2 mmol/L
and pH 8.2;footnote an amended titration curve should be
applied where the testing conditions differ from the reference
seawater, as agreed by the Administration (example titration curve
for reference seawater conditions is presented in appendix 4); and
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.5 if a calculation-based methodology is to be used, details should
be submitted to allow its verification such as but not limited to
supporting scientific formulae, discharge point specification,
discharge water flow rates, designated pH values at both the
discharge and 4 m location, titration and dilution data.
10.1.3 PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
10.1.3.1 The discharge water PAH should meet the criteria below. The appropriate
limit should be specified in the ETM-A or ETM-B.
10.1.3.2 The maximum continuous PAH concentration in the discharge water should not
be greater than 50 μg/L PAHphe (phenanthrene equivalent) above the inlet
water PAH concentration. For the purposes of this criterion, the PAH concentration
in the discharge water should be measured downstream of the water treatment
equipment including any reactant dosing unit, if used, but upstream of any dilution
for control of pH, if used, prior to discharge.
10.1.3.3 The 50 μg/L limit described above is normalized for a discharge flow rate,
before any dilution for pH control, of 45 t/MWh where the MW refers to the
aggregated MCR of all those fuel oil combustion units whose EGCS discharge water PAH
is being monitored at that point. In cases where sensors are installed in a separate
measurement cell, the PAH limit applies to the flow in the main discharge pipe from
which the water is bypassed. This limit would have to be adjusted upward for lower
washwater flow rates (t/h) per MW, and vice versa, according to the table below.
Table 5: Criteria for discharge water PAH concentration
Specific Discharge
Water flow rate (before dilution for pH control)
(t/MWh)
|
Discharge concentration limit (μg/L PAHphe
equivalents)
|
Measurement technology
|
0-1
|
2250
|
Ultraviolet lightfootnote
|
2.5
|
900
|
– " –footnote
|
5
|
450
|
Fluorescencefootnote
|
11.25
|
200
|
– " –
|
22.5
|
100
|
– " –
|
45
|
50
|
– " –
|
90
|
25
|
– " –
|
10.1.3.4 For an aggregated 15-minute period in any rolling 12-hour
period, the continuous PAHphe concentration limit may exceed the limit
described above by up to 100%. This would allow for an abnormal start-up of the EGC
unit.
10.1.4 Turbidity/Suspended particulate matter
10.1.4.1 The discharge water treatment system should be designed to minimize
suspended particulate matter, including heavy metals and ash. The turbidity of the
discharge water, following treatment equipment, including any reactant dosing, but
upstream of any other dilution unit, if used, should meet the criteria below. The
limit should be recorded in the ETM-A or ETM-B.
10.1.4.2 The maximum continuous turbidity in the discharge water should not be
greater than 25 FNU (formazin nephlometric units) or 25 NTU (nephlometric turbidity
units) or equivalent units, above the inlet water turbidity. However, during periods
of high inlet turbidity, the precision of the measurement device and the time lapse
between inlet measurement and outlet measurement are such that the use of a
difference limit is unreliable. Therefore, all turbidity difference readings should
be a rolling average over a maximum 15-minute period to a maximum of 25 FNU or NTU.
10.1.4.3 For an aggregated 15-minute period in any rolling 12-hour period, the
continuous turbidity discharge limit may be exceeded by 20%.
10.1.5 Nitrates
10.1.5.1 The discharge water treatment system should prevent the discharge of
nitrates beyond that associated with a 12% removal of NOX from the
exhaust, or beyond 60 mg/l normalized for discharge water flow rate of 45 t/MWh,
whichever is the greater, where the MW refers to the MCR or 80% of the power rating
of the fuel oil combustion unit.
10.1.5.2 Within the first three months of operation after installation/initial survey
and three months prior to each renewal survey a sample of the discharge water from
each EGCS should be drawn and analysed for nitrate content and results should be
made available to the Administration. However, the Administration may require an
additional sample to be drawn and analysed at its discretion. The nitrate discharge
data and analysis certificate is to be retained on board the ship as part of the
EGCS Record Book and to be available for inspection as required by port State
control or other parties. Criteria in respect of sampling, storage, handling and
analysis should be detailed in the ETM-A or ETM-B as applicable. To assure
comparable nitrate discharge rate assessment, the sampling procedures should take
into account 10.1.5.1, which specifies the need for discharge water flow
normalization. Nitrates discharge data is to be presented as the difference between
concentrations in the inlet water and in the discharge water. The test method for
nitrate should be ISO 13395:1996, ISO 10304-1:2007, US EPA 353.2 or other
internationally accepted equivalent test standard (suitable for seawater).
10.1.5.3 Data on discharge water nitrate concentrations gathered from EGCSs of
similar design could be used as an alternative to the sampling, analysis and
quantification requirements of 10.1.5.2 with the agreement of the Administration
based on an engineering analysis which demonstrates the design similarities in
respect of nitrate concentrations in the discharge water.
10.1.6 Washwater and discharge water additives and other substances
10.1.6.1 Additional assessment of the discharge water may be required for those EGCS
technologies which make use of chemicals, additives, preparations or create relevant
chemicals in situ. The assessment may take into account relevant guidelines, such as
the Procedure for approval of ballast water management systems that make use of
active substances (G9) (resolution MEPC.169(57)), to determine if additional discharge water
quality criteria are appropriate. If only the following chemicals are used and the
discharge water pH does not exceed 8.0, no additional assessment is needed:
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.1 neutralization agent (caustic substance), such as sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
or sodium carbonate (Na2CO3); and
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.2 flocculants, which are used for approved marine oily-water separating
equipment.
10.1.7 Discharge water from temporary storage
10.1.7.1 Any discharge water originating from the EGCS and discharged overboard
following temporary storage within any tank designed for that purpose and featured
in the ETM-A or ETM-B should be monitored/recorded in accordance with 10.2.1, and
meet, independent of any flow rate, the following discharge water criteria:
pH
|
See paragraph 10.1.2
|
PAH
|
Maximum of 50 μg/L PAHphe
(phenanthrene equivalence) before any dilution for control of
pH
|
Turbidity
|
Not greater than 25 FNU (formazin
nephlometric units) or 25 NTU (nephlometric turbidity units) or
equivalent units, before any dilution for pH control
|
10.1.7.2 When demonstration of compliance with the provisions contained within this
section is not possible, the water intended for discharge should be considered EGCS
residue.
10.2 Discharge water monitoring
10.2.1 When the EGCS is operated in ports, harbours or estuaries, or during any
discharges from temporary storage, the discharge water monitoring and recording
should be continuous. The values monitored and recorded should include pH, PAH,
turbidity and temperature. In other areas the continuous monitoring and recording
equipment should also be in operation, whenever the EGCS is in operation, except for
short periods of maintenance, and cleaning of the monitoring equipment as defined in
the OMM. Whenever there are overboard discharges of discharge water from temporary
onboard storage, no maintenance or cleaning of the monitoring equipment should take
place. Those EGCS which apply degassing of the sampled discharge water for the
purpose of turbidity monitoring should ensure that particles do not settle during
degassing, as this would underestimate the real turbidity value.
10.2.2 The permissible deviations of the discharge water monitoring equipment should
not exceed the following:
pH
|
0.2 pH units
|
PAH
|
5% of nominal standard test
concentration used. That nominal concentration value should be
not less than 80% of the scale range used
|
Turbidity
|
2 FNU or NTU
|
Calibration intervals should be such that the above performance requirements are met.
Calibration and calibration checks should be done according to the manufacturer's
specification.
10.2.3 The pH electrode and pH meter should have a resolution of 0.1 pH units and
temperature compensation. The electrode performance and accuracy should at least
comply with the requirements defined in BS 2586 or ASTM D1293-18 and the meter
should meet or exceed IEC 60746-2:2003 or other internationally accepted equivalent
standards. pH electrodes or pH meters which comply with another accepted standard or
technical specification which is in force are deemed to be the equivalent of the
equipment, provided these standards or technical specifications conform to standards
BS 2586 or ASTM D1293-18 or IEC 60746-2:2003, and ensure at least a like-for-like
level of requirements.
10.2.4 The PAH monitoring equipment should be capable of monitoring PAH in water in a
range to at least twice the discharge concentration limit given in the table above.
The equipment should be demonstrated to operate correctly and not deviate more than
5% in discharge water with turbidity within the working range of the application.
10.2.5 For those applications discharging at lower flow rates and higher PAH
concentrations, ultraviolet light monitoring technology or equivalent should be used
due to its reliable operating range.
10.2.6 The turbidity monitoring equipment should meet requirements defined in ISO
7027. The turbidimeter should identify when the turbidity is unable to be reliably
quantified.
10.3 Approval of the discharge water monitoring systems
10.3.1 The discharge water monitoring system should be approved by the
Administration.
10.4 Water monitoring data recording
10.4.1 The data recording system should comply with the requirements of sections 7
and 8 and should continuously record pH, PAH and turbidity in accordance with 10.2.1
at a frequency of not less than 0.0111 Hz.
10.4.2 Calibration and instrument drift data should, as given in the OMM, be either
recorded by the data recording system or manually entered in the EGCS Record Book as
appropriate to the means used.
10.5 EGCS Residues
10.5.1 Residues generated by the EGCS should be delivered ashore to adequate
reception facilities. Such residues should not be discharged to the sea or
incinerated on board.
10.5.2 Each ship fitted with an EGCS should record the storage and disposal of EGCS
residues in the EGCS Record Book, including the date, time and location of such
storage and disposal.
10.6 Maintenance and servicing records
10.6.1 The EGCS Record Book as required by either 4.4.9 or 5.7.1 should also be used
to record maintenance and servicing of the washwater and discharge water monitoring
systems and ancillary components as given in the OMM including like-for-like
replacement.
10.7 Design guidance for water sampling points/valves
10.7.1 Each sampling point should be installed at a location that is representative
of the main washwater or discharge water stream and accessible to personnel. The
sampling extraction point should be open in the direction of the water flow.