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Clasification Society Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Offshore Units, January 2016 - Part 1 REGULATIONS - Chapter 3 Periodical Survey Regulations - Section 8 Reciprocating internal combustion engines – Detailed requirements |
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![]() Section 8 Reciprocating internal combustion engines – Detailed requirements8.1 ScopeThe requirements of this Section are applicable to reciprocating internal combustion engines, operating on liquid, gas or dual fuel, providing power for services essential to the safety of the unit. 8.2 Complete Surveys8.2.1 The requirements of Pt 1, Ch 3, 6 Machinery Surveys – General requirements are to be complied with. 8.2.2 The following parts are to be opened out and examined:
8.2.3 Selected pipes in the starting air system are to be removed for internal examination and thickness measurement is to be carried out where considered necessary by the Surveyor. If any appreciable amount of lubricating oil is found in the pipes, the starting air system is to be thoroughly cleaned internally by steaming out, or other suitable means. Some of the pipes selected are to be those adjacent to the starting air valves at the cylinders and to the discharges from the air compressors. 8.2.4 The electric ignition system, if fitted, is to be examined and tested. 8.2.5 The manoeuvring of engines is to be tested under working conditions. Initial starting arrangements are to be tested. 8.2.6 Where steam is used for essential purposes, the condensing plant, feed pumps and oil fuel burning plant are to be examined and the steam pipes examined and tested as detailed inPt 1, Ch 3, 11 Steam pipes. |
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