FUEL OIL

SYSTEM

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Purpose of Fuel Oil

Initial firing of the Boilers
Flame stabilization
Low load operation

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Types Of Fuel Oil

Light diesel oil (LDO)

High speed diesel oil (HSD)
Heavy Furnace oil (HFO)
Low sulphur heavy stock (LSHS)

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Use of different types

LDO & HSD normally used in
Auxiliary boiler
Ignitor for certain boiler design.

HFO generally used for power boiler

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TYPICAL HFO SPECIFICATIONS

Standard:

IS 1593 / 1971
Grades LV-MV-HV
Flash point:
660C (minimum)
Viscosity (Max.):
80-120-370 CST at
500C
Gross heating value: 10270 Kcal/kg
Total Sulphur (Max.):
3.5-4-4.5%by weight

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Presentation Outline

FO unloading system
FO storage
FO pressuring pump house
Safety procedure in FO handling

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FO unloading system
Heavy oil is received at the site in railway tankers
of 20 tonne capacity each
An unloading header with number of receiving
points for number of wagons unloading is
provided.
The connections between loading header and
tankers are through rubber flexible hosepipes.
Railway tankers are equipped with steam heating
coils.
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Strainers

Transfer P/P
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Return oil
From Unit

FILLING HDR
Suction HDR
Return Hdr

I/L

HEATER
O/L

Steam

R/C

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OIL
TANK
OIL
TANK

Recirculation P/P

Return Header

Suction Header
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Return Steam
From Heater

Steam to Atmosphere

Flash
Tank

Water to Sump Pit

Sump Pump
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DRAIN
HDR

Drain
Tank

Oil
Drain Oil p/p Tank

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Oil Guns
HOTV

CV

HORV

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THANK YOU

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