6.1.3 The
design is to take account of the risk of fire or explosion hazards
which may arise from deposition of chemicals, unburnt fuel, particulates
or any by-products of chemical reactions which may arise during normal
operation.
6.1.4 The emissions abatement plant is to be capable of being started in a hot
condition without risk of failure due to thermal shock or alternatively is to be
provided with a means to inhibit hot starting.
Where the emissions abatement plant is capable of being started in a hot
condition then it is to be:
- Constructed of materials which can accommodate the thermal stresses associated
with hot starting, this is to be supported by submitting test reports for the
materials of construction which provide evidence that the materials can
accommodate these thermal stresses. Any internal instrumentation and devices
essential to the operation of the emissions abatement plant, such as level
switches, pressure and temperature sensors, are also to be suitable for starting
the emissions abatement plant hot and dry; this is to be demonstrated by product
test reports; or
- Provided with a soft start which prevents thermal shock. This may be achieved by
a by-pass arrangement or by water flow control.
6.1.5 Safety
or pressure-relief devices are to discharge to a place which will
not present a hazard to the ship’s occupants or to any machinery.
6.1.6 Where
bursting discs or rupture panels are used as safety and pressure-relief
devices, these are to be dimensioned and designed in accordance with
a recognised National or International Standard.
6.1.7 Where
it can be expected that there will be deposition of materials, caking
and waste, arrangements are to be provided for the safe cleaning of
such systems.
6.1.8 Where
there is a possibility of operating conditions in the system falling
below the dew point temperature of any gases or vapours present in
the system, suitable drains are to be provided to permit the discharge
of any condensate formed.