Use of Low-Sulfur Fuel Oil For MIURA Boilers

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Use of Low-Sulfur Fuel Oil for MIURA Boilers

We inform you of our compliance with SOx emission regulation from 2020.
Depending on the type or the dynamic viscosity range of the fuel oil, it may be necessary to
replace with the new fuel oil pump or the alarm sensor.
Refer to the attached documents (No. HAKU-HH-19020, HAKU-HH-19036) and let us know if you
would like to request a quotation due to the above changes. Our engineer will send you the quotation.

<Subject model>
Boiler model Boiler type

GK, GK-S Composite boiler

VWH Auxiliary boiler

HB, HB-T Auxiliary boiler

HTB Thermal oil heater

<Subject machinery>
Fuel oil pump, Fuel oil booster pump, Fuel oil temperature sensor

If you have any questions, please contact nearest MIURA's office.

All Right Reserved, Copyright © 2019, MIURA CO.,LTD.


MIURA CO.,LTD.
SHIP MACHINERY DEPT.
No. HAKU-HH-19036-00
7 HORIE, MATSUYAMA, EHIME December 13, 2019
JAPAN 799-2696

Use of Low-Sulfur Fuel Oil (ULSFO, VLSFO) for Our Boilers

The document summarizes our compliance with SOx emission regulation from 2020.
Please confirm the corresponding method for each equipment.

1. Combustion performance
The use of the low-sulfur fuel oil does not affect the combustion performance of the burner.
Although the combustion amount may be low depending on the burner types when the fuel oil viscosity
decreases, the burner can be used without combustion adjustment. If the evaporation amount is
extremely in sufficient or the combustion condition worsen, please contact us for assistance.

2. Lubricity of the fuel oil pump


The ULSFO-DM or VLSFO-DM, previously defined as the MGO (DMA, DMZ) has low viscosity and
poor lubricity. Such fuel oils will cause the fuel oil pump lock, so it is necessary to replace the pump
with new one available for the low-sulfur fuel oil. The table below shows the fuel oil pumps currently
used for our boilers. When the dynamic viscosity becomes significantly low than the conventional HFO
during use of the USLFO or VLSFO-RM, the fuel oil sensor may need to be modified.
Please refer to the Attachment 1 for the definition of each fuel oil.

Fuel oil
Boiler model Available fuel oil
pump type
GK (all models using pilot burner), HB-025 to 18, VWH-400 to 2500, ULSFO/VLSFO-DM
GFS-VEAD
HTB (all models) *Available for MGO
GK (burner: 800 kg/h or less) ,VWH-400 to 1200, HTB-20 to 60 (pilot burner for cape bulk) GFH-V3S
ULSFO/VLSFO-DM
GK (burner:1000 kg/h or more), HB-025, VWH-1600 to 2500, HTB-80 to 150 GD-202H
(DMB grade)
HB-03 to 05, HTB-175 to 250, HB-08T to 18T (using pilot burner) GD-204H
ULSFO/VLSFO-RM/
HB-06 and 08 (old models), HTB-300 GD-206H
HSHFO
HB-08 to 12, HB-08T to 12T 25-6L8D-M (380 cSt at 50°C)
HB-15 and 18, HB-15T and 18T 38-4LXA-M
GK (all models), VWH (all models), HTB-30 to 100 PON-6, TAR ULSFO/VLSFO-DM
ULSFO/VLSFO-RM
MSE-2XA
HB-08T to 20T HSHFO
MSE-3XA
*Available for MGO

3. Fuel oil booster pump


A fuel oil booster pump may be attached as an accessory for our boilers. Unlike the table above,
when using not only the MGO (DMA, DMZ) but also the low-sulfur fuel oil with sulfur of 0.5% or less,
replacement with new pump is required. The fuel oil booster pumps currently used for our boilers are as follows.

Boiler model Fuel oil booster type Available fuel oil


M-○○B HSHFO
GK, HB, VWH, HTB
(all models) ULSFO, VLSFO, HSHFO
M-○○BL
*Available for the low-sulfur fuel oil

When you plan to use the low-sulfur fuel oil for our boilers, feel free to contact us.

<Attachment>
Attachment 1: Definition of Fuel Oils
Attachment 2: ISO8217-2017 FUEL STANDARD
Attachment 1: Definition of Fuel Oils

Table 1 Classification of marine fuel oil in ISO8217:2017


Abbreviation Classification of marine fuel Description
Fuel oils which the specifications of Distillate
DM Distillate Marine Fuels Oil required in ISO 8217:2017 are applied to
(e.g. DMX, DMA, DMZ, DMB)
Fuel oils which specifications of Residual Oil
RM Residual Marine Fuels required in ISO 8217:2017 are applied to
(e.g. RMD80, RMG180)

Table 2 Fuel oil defined in accordance with their sulfur contents


Abbreviation Generic term Description
Fuel oils compliant with 0.10% sulfur limit
required.
ULSFO Ultra-Low Sulfur Fuel Oil
It is subdivided into ULSFO-DM and ULSFO-
RM depending on the production process.
Fuel oils compliant with 0.50% sulfur limit
required.
VLSFO Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil
It is subdivided into VLSFO-DM and VLSFO-
RM depending on the production process.
Fuel oils with a sulfur content of more than
HSHFO High Sulfur Heavy Fuel Oil
0.50%.
MIURA CO.,LTD.
SHIP MACHINERY DEPT.
7 HORIE, MATSUYAMA, EHIME
JAPAN 799-2696
No. HAKU-HH-19020-00
Date: Nov. 8 2019

Dear Customers:
MIURA CO.,LTD.
Ship Machinery Quality Improvement Dept.

Replacement of Fuel Oil Temperature Sensor

Thank you for your cooperation always.


It has been confirmed that the dynamic viscosity of low-sulfur fuel oil may be lower than that of conventional
heavy fuel oil significantly in accordance with the SOx emission standard that will start in 2020.
When the low dynamic viscosity fuel oil is used, it may be necessary to replace a fuel oil temperature
sensor installed on our boilers and other equipment for issuing an alarm of fuel oil temperature low.

1. Object product
Name: Steam boiler, Exhaust gas thermal oil heater
Model: GK (all types), HB (all types), VWH, HTB

2. Burner atomizing optimum dynamic viscosity and setting of alarm temperature

Burner atomizing optimum dynamic viscosity : 12 (to 15) cSt


Setting point of fuel oil temperature low : -25°C from setting temperature of heater
Setting point of fuel oil temperature high : 150°C (Remain unchanged)

The lower limit temperature of the conventional fuel oil temperature sensor is approximately 60 to 70°C,
although it may vary depending on the sensor’s individual specifications.
In this case, when the dynamic viscosity is lower than 50cSt (at 50°C) or less, the sensor’s temperature
range is exceeded, so the sensor needs to be replaced.

*When replacing the fuel oil with diesel oil, our products are equipped with a switch that temporarily
cancels the fuel oil temperature low alarm, so it is possible to use temporarily.
However, the use with the alarm cancelled violates the classification rules and the replacement is
required.

3. Countermeasure
The sensor replacement method varies depending on the product specifications.
In addition, applying to the classification society is required for the replacement.
The replacement procedure and drawings necessary for the application will be provided separately,
so please feel free to contact our engineers.

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