SCHALLER - Oil Mist Detector

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SCHALLER Oil Mist Detector (OMD)
Guido Schneiders
Technical Instructor
PrimeServ Academy Augsburg
MAN Diesel & Turbo Author Current topic  00.00.2012 < 1 >
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Learning Objectives
After this training module, the

student will be able to…
 explain why OMDs are an

important safety measure.
 explain how OMD

complements other crank
case monitoring systems.
 summarize the basic layout of

a SCHALLER OMD system.
 carry out maintenance jobs on

a SCHALLER OMD system.
MAN Diesel & Turbo Schneiders Oil Mist Detector  01.07.2013 < 2 >
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History
1947 – „REINA DEL PACIFICO“
- Shipyard sea trial in the Irish Sea

- 3 of the 4 main engines exploded
- 28 sailors and shipyard specialists were killed.
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History
 SOLAS regulations for fire precautions require

suppression of crankcase explosions
development of oil mist detector systems
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For training
Where oil mist comes from
poor lubrication of bearings
friction causes heat
lube oil evaporates
oil mist fills crankcase
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For training
Why oil mist ignites
Areas where oil mist can ignite
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Visatron VN116
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Visatron VN115
 VN115/87  VN115/87plus  VN115/93

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Crank case monitoring system
Splash oil temp. Main bearing temp.
Oil mist detection
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Operating principle
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Air supply
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Installation example
Protection cover Control air connection
Throttle block
Detection chamber
Pressure reduction
Display &
Controller
Valve box and

pipe connection box
Venturi pump
(option)
Siphon block
Alarm reset button
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Sampling funnel & siphon box
Siphon Box
Crank Case
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For training
Siphon block and sampling funnel
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For training
Display without oil mist
 Device in operation
 No oil mist detected
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Display with oil mist indication
 Opacity > 70% of alarm threshold:

Oil Mist Alarm LED is on
 Opacity = 100% of alarm threshold:

Oil Mist Alarm LED blinking
 Opacity is shown in LED bar.

Highest LED = 100% of alarm
threshold reached
 Alarm reset with

RESET button only
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Electrical connections
(version 87plus)
 “Alarm 1” and “Alarm 2”: 100% of alarm threshold reached,

activated simultaneously
 optional “Pre-alarm”: 70% of alarm threshold reached
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Electrical connections
(version 87 and 87EMC)
Both alarms activated

simultaneously
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Alarm level
Address Alarm level switch

switch 1 = highest sensitivity
10 = lowest sensitivity
3/4 = standard setting
DON„T CHANGE THE SETTING!

Switch position 3 or 4 is normally sufficient for all sorts of engines and
is in accordance to the IACS Unified Requirements UR M67.
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Indicator LEDs
(new version: ”87plus”)
14 Negative pressure / airflow too low

13 Optical sensor dirty
12 Voltage of internal battery too low
11 Amb. temp. too low (< 0°C)
10 Amb. temp. too high (> 70°C)
Blinking 9 Electronics temp. too low (< 0°C)
LEDs 8 Electronics temp. too high (> 75°C)
indicate 7 Reset button pressed or defective
malfunctions 6 Supply voltage too high
5 Switch for adjusting sensitivity defective
4 Optical sensor defective
3 Airflow-sensor defective
2 Electronic module defective
1 Blinking: startup phase
None: - Fuse in oil mist detector defective

- Power supply defective
- Supply voltage too low or non existent
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Fuse
Fuse:
2 Amp, semi lag
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Maintenance schedule 1
(new versions: ”87plus”)
Quarterly or after 2000 operating hours:

 Check the vacuum in the measuring chamber
 Replace sintered bronze filters in the measuring unit
 Clean the two fresh air bores in the measuring unit
 Clean the infrared filter glasses in the measuring unit
 Every six months or after 4000 operating hours:

 Exchange sintered bronze filter in pressure regulator unit
Yearly or after 8000 operating hours:

 Clean suction system with compressed air, clean and refill
siphons
 Check bellows and suspension system
 Check the scavenging air outlet behind the control cover
 Perform functional test
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Maintenance schedule 2
(new versions: ”87plus”)
 Bi-yearly or after 16000 operating hours:

 Inspect complete OMD system by specially trained staff
After 5 years or 40000 operating hours:

 Exchange the suspension system and bellows
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Quarterly maintenance 1
Check the vacuum in the measuring chamber
1. Coarse adjustment:
~ 80mm W.C.
Differential
pressure
indicator 2. Fine adjustment:
= 60mm W.C.
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Replace sintered bronze filters in the measurement unit
Circlip pliers
Sintered
bronze filters
Do not try to clean the filters, Rough side of filter outside.

always use new ones.
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Clean the two fresh air bores in the measuring unit
Angled
needle
Fresh air bore
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Clean the infrared filter glasses in the measuring unit
Cleaning
fluid
IR filter glass
Cotton bud
Use only cleaning fluids for optical

components as delivered in the service box.
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Six monthly maintenance
Exchange the sintered bronze filter in the pressure regulator
Switch off the compressed air supply during this maintenance

work.
After the exchange re-check the negative suction pressure.
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Yearly maintenance 1
Clean suction system with compressed air, clean and refill siphons
Check the manual of the device installed at your engine for

the correct number of pump strokes.
Do not fill with more than the indicated number of strokes
per siphon. The excess oil may flow into the suction pipes.
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Check the scavenging air outlet
Scavenging air
fitting
Disconnect hollow screw and feel the air stream to control

scavenging air system.
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Perform functional test (1)
This test simulates oil mist.

Thus, you will stop or slow down the engine!
Test set is included in the manual or can be ordered separately from Schaller.
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Disclaimer
All data provided in this document is non-binding.

This data serves informational purposes only and is especially
not guaranteed in any way. Depending on the subsequent
specific individual projects, the relevant data may be subject
to changes and will be assessed and determined individually
for each project. This will depend on the particular
characteristics of each individual project, especially specific
site and operational conditions.

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SCHALLER Oil Mist Detector (OMD)

After this training module, the

 explain why OMDs are an

 explain how OMD

 summarize the basic layout of

 carry out maintenance jobs on

1947 – „REINA DEL PACIFICO“

- Shipyard sea trial in the Irish Sea

 SOLAS regulations for fire precautions require

development of oil mist detector systems

Where oil mist comes from

poor lubrication of bearings

friction causes heat

lube oil evaporates

oil mist fills crankcase

Why oil mist ignites

Areas where oil mist can ignite

 VN115/87  VN115/87plus  VN115/93

Crank case monitoring system

Splash oil temp. Main bearing temp.

Oil mist detection

Protection cover Control air connection

Valve box and

Sampling funnel & siphon box

Siphon block and sampling funnel

Display without oil mist

 No oil mist detected

Display with oil mist indication

 Opacity > 70% of alarm threshold:

 Opacity = 100% of alarm threshold:

 Opacity is shown in LED bar.

 Alarm reset with

 “Alarm 1” and “Alarm 2”: 100% of alarm threshold reached,

Both alarms activated

Address Alarm level switch

DON„T CHANGE THE SETTING!

14 Negative pressure / airflow too low

None: - Fuse in oil mist detector defective

Quarterly or after 2000 operating hours:

 Every six months or after 4000 operating hours:

Yearly or after 8000 operating hours:

 Bi-yearly or after 16000 operating hours:

After 5 years or 40000 operating hours:

Check the vacuum in the measuring chamber

Replace sintered bronze filters in the measurement unit

Do not try to clean the filters, Rough side of filter outside.

Clean the two fresh air bores in the measuring unit

Clean the infrared filter glasses in the measuring unit

Use only cleaning fluids for optical

Six monthly maintenance

Exchange the sintered bronze filter in the pressure regulator

Switch off the compressed air supply during this maintenance

Check the manual of the device installed at your engine for

Check the scavenging air outlet

Disconnect hollow screw and feel the air stream to control

Perform functional test (1)

This test simulates oil mist.

Perform functional test (2)