Monday 30 October 2017

Sunday 29 October 2017

Digital Governor System


In this video section you should: Understand the functionality of the Digital Governor System.

Saturday 28 October 2017

Hydraulic Problems


This video section will provide a short introduction to: Common system problems and their symptoms. 

Friday 27 October 2017

Hydraulic Safety Precautions and Hydraulic System Maintenance


This video section will provide a short introduction to: Safety precautions and maintenance regarding hydraulic systems.

Thursday 26 October 2017

Hydraulic Actuators


This video section will provide a short introduction to: Hydraulic actuators, their construction and operation.

Wednesday 25 October 2017

Flow Control Valves and Pressure Reducing Valve


This video section will provide a short introduction to: Pressure and flow control valves and their operation.

Tuesday 24 October 2017

Directional Control Valves


This video section will provide a short introduction to: Direction control valves and their construction and operation.

Monday 23 October 2017

Types of Hydraulic Pumps and Hydraulic Oil


This video section will provide a short introduction to: Pump types, operation and hydraulic oil.
Types of Hydraulic Pumps and How they works
1.      Positive displacement pumps
2.      Gear pumps
3.      Vane pump
4.      Unbalanced vane pump
5.      Balanced vane pump
6.      Unbalanced variable displacement vane pump
7.      Piston pumps
8.      Axial piston pump
9.      Swash plate pump
10.   Bent axis pump
11.   Radial piston pump
12.   Internal gear pump
13.   External gear pump
14.   How they work

Sunday 22 October 2017

Hydraulic Symbols


This video section will provide a short introduction to: Hydraulic graphical symbols.

Saturday 21 October 2017

What is Hydraulic System - Hydraulic Advantages


This video section will provide a short introduction to: Hydraulic principles, History of Hydraulic and advantages of hydraulics.

Friday 20 October 2017

Operation of ALCAP Fuel Oil Separator Generation 4


On completing this section you should have a good understanding of the operation of the ALCAP Fuel oil Separator Generation 4:
·        Pre Start Checks.
·        Starting Sequence.
·        Separation Sequence.
·        Discharge Sequence.
·        Stopping Sequence.

Thursday 19 October 2017

Operation of ALCAP Fuel Oil Separator Generation 2


On completing this section you should have a good understanding of the operation of the ALCAP Fuel oil Separator Generation 2:
·        Pre Start Checks.
·        Starting Sequence.
·        Separation Sequence.
·        Discharge Sequence.
·        Stopping Sequence.

Wednesday 18 October 2017

ALCAP Fuel Oil Separator Bowl


This section will make you familiar with the basic parts of the ALCAP fuel oil separator bowl:
·        The function of the flow control disc.
·        The function of the oil paring disc.
·        The water paring disc re-circulation holes
·        The water drains valve and pressure gauge.
·        The interaction of the paring discs, the flow control disc and the drain valve.

Tuesday 17 October 2017

ALCAP Fuel Oil System Components

ALCAP Fuel Oil System Components. This video section will enable the student to visualize the components in the ALCAP Fuel oil System.

Monday 16 October 2017

Filling and Circulating The Cofferdam


After successfully completing this lesson, you should understand the special circumstances that require a cofferdam to be filled and be familiar with the procedures involved in filling and circulating the cofferdam. To gain maximum benefit from this lesson you should successfully have completed the previous lesson. This lesson discusses the special circumstances that require the cofferdam to be filled with liquid in order to prevent damage to the pump, including listing the cargoes involved. It then explains the techniques involved in filling and circulating the cofferdam.

Sunday 15 October 2017

Tank Cleaning Procedures


After successfully completing this lesson, you should be familiar with the procedures to follow during tank cleaning. This chapter will also alert you to the effects of seawater, chlorine and acids on stainless steel. To gain maximum benefit from this lesson you should successfully have completed the previous lesson. This lesson explains how to clean the tank, pump and lines. The practical section consists of two parts: first, there is a demonstration of the procedures; this is followed by an interactive guided walk through of the same procedures.

Saturday 14 October 2017

Cargo Stripping System


After successfully completing this lesson, you should be familiar with the procedures to follow when stripping and understand the precautions necessary with the stripping operation. To gain maximum benefit from this lesson you should successfully have completed the previous lesson. This lesson gives step-by-step instructions on how to strip the cargo tanks. The practical section consist of a number of parts: first the procedures involved in each phase of the stripping operation are demonstrated, these are followed by interactive guided walk through of the same procedures. 

Friday 13 October 2017

Framo Pump Cargo Discharging Operation


After successfully completing this lesson, you should be familiar with the sequence to follow at the end of discharge. To gain maximum benefit from this lesson you should successfully have completed the previous lesson. This lesson explains the correct sequence to follow as the discharge comes to an end. The practical section consists of two parts: first, there is a demonstration of the procedures; this is followed by an interactive guided walk through of the same procedures.

Thursday 12 October 2017

Parallel Pumping


After successfully completing this lesson, you should be familiar with the procedures involved in parallel pumping. To gain maximum benefit from this lesson you should successfully have completed the previous lesson. This lesson explains how to run several pumps together safely and efficiently. The practical section consist of two parts: first, there is a demonstration of the procedures, this is followed by an interactive guided walk through of the same procedures.

Wednesday 11 October 2017

How To Start The Framo Pump


After successfully completing this lesson you should be familiar with the procedure for discharging and be able to describe the tests required prior to start up. To gain maximum benefit from this lesson you should successfully have completed the previous lesson. It is assumed that the hydraulic power packs have already been started. This lesson gives step-by-step instructions on how to start the pump.

Tuesday 10 October 2017

How To Load Through The Pump


After successfully completing this lesson, you should be able to understand the loading procedure and appreciate the limitations when loading through a pump. To gain maximum benefit from this lesson you should successfully have completed the previous lesson. This lesson gives step-by-step instructions on how to load through the pump.

Monday 9 October 2017

How to Purging the Cofferdam


After successfully completing this lesson, you will have acquired the basic theoretical knowledge and skills needed to confidently purge the cofferdam on a Framo Pump. To gain maximum benefit from this lesson you should successfully have completed the previous lesson. This lesson gives step-by-step instructions on how to purge the cofferdam of a pump.

Sunday 8 October 2017

Pump and Cargo Handling System


After successfully completing this video lesson, you should be able to describe how a framo deep well pump is designed and explain the function of the principal components. The student should have a basic understanding of tanker operation. This video illustrates the hydraulic system developed by frank Mohn as for the handling of liquid cargoes and briefly describes their basic operating principles.

Saturday 7 October 2017

Operations of the ALCAP Lube Oil System


On completing this section you should have a good understanding of the operation of the ALCAP lubricating oil system:
·        Pre Start Checks.
·        Starting Sequence.
·        Separation Sequence.
·        Discharge Sequence.
·        Stopping Sequence.

Friday 6 October 2017

Components in the LOPX system


This video section should enable you to visualize the components in the ALCAP lubricating oil system.

Wednesday 4 October 2017

Why Use an ALCAP for Lube Oil Clarification and Purification


This Section will give you a basic understanding in:
·        How lubricating oils have changed.
·        Cleaning of lubricating oils.
·        Conventional Lube oil cleaning (Purifier or Clarifier)
·        No Oil losses versus no water in oil
·        The benefits of Using ALCAP for lube Oil.

Tuesday 3 October 2017

Environmental Hazards Associated with Marine Fuel Oils



The learning objectives of this video are that you will:

·       Be aware of the potential environmental hazards associated with handling. Storage and use of marine fuel oils.
·       Know the preventative measures that should be taken to minimize the risk from these hazards.
·       Be familiar with the legislation which is in place to minimize the risk that is present due to these hazards.

Monday 2 October 2017

Health Hazards Associated with Marine Fuel Oils


The learning objectives of this video are that you will:

·       Be aware of the potential health hazards when dealing with marine fuels.
·       Know the preventative masons that should be taken to minimize the risk from these hounds.
·       Be aware of the first aid measures necessary to deal with victims of these hazards.

Sunday 1 October 2017

Contaminants in Marine Fuel Oils


The learning objectives of this video are that you will:

·       Be aware of the contaminants found in crude oil.
·       Be aware of the contaminants that can result from the refining process;
·       Be aware of the contaminants that can result from transport and storage of main fuel oils.
·       Be aware of the contaminants removal methods available.
·       Have knowledge of the effect of the main contaminants on plant operation.