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NES 323 Issue 4
NES 323 Issue 3
NES 323 Issue 2
NES 323 Issue 1
1 April 2000
October 1991
November 1986
April 1981
September 1979
ISSUE 2
Published by:
Defence Procurement Agency,
An Executive Agency of The Ministry of Defence,
Directorate of Standardization,
Kentigern House,
65 Brown Street,
Glasgow, G2 8EX.
(i)
(ii)
SCOPE
1.
This Defence Standard gives the requirements for power driven oil centrifuges in HM Surface
Ships and Submarines. It does not cover autopowered centrifugal filters.
2.
Oil centrifuges are used in lubricating oil, fuel oil and hydraulic oil systems.
3.
4.
a.
Oil supply and discharge pumps with associated relief valves. The supply pump may be
separately mounted and powered;
b.
c.
d.
e.
Operating water tank and other water supplies with valves and strainers;
f.
g.
b.
c.
d.
e.
(iii)
(iv)
FOREWORD
Sponsorship
1.
This Naval Engineering Standard (NES) is sponsored by the Defence Logistics Organisation
(DLO), Ministry of Defence (MOD).
2.
Any user of this NES either within MOD or in industry may propose an amendment to it.
Proposals for amendments that are not directly applicable to a particular contract are to be
made to the publishing authority identified on Page (i), and those directly applicable to a
particular contract are to be dealt with using contract procedures.
3.
4.
5.
Unless otherwise stated, reference in this NES to approval, approved, authorized and similar
terms means by the MOD in writing.
6.
Any significant amendments that may be made to this NES at a later date will be indicated
by a vertical sideline. Deletions will be indicated by 000 appearing at the end of the line
interval.
7.
Extracts from British Standards quoted within this NES have been included with the
permission of the British Standards Institution.
8.
This NES has been reissued to reflect changes in departmental nomenclature and the changes
to technical requirements.
Conditions of Release
General
9.
This NES has been devised solely for the use of the MOD, and its contractors in the execution
of contracts for the MOD. To the extent permitted by law, the MOD hereby excludes all liability
whatsoever and howsoever arising (including but without limitation, liability resulting from
negligence) for any loss or damage however caused when the NES is used for any other
purpose.
10.
This document is Crown Copyright and the information herein may be subject to Crown or
third party rights. It is not to be released, reproduced or published without written permission
of the MOD.
11.
The Crown reserves the right to amend or modify the contents of this NES without consulting
or informing any holder.
This NES is the property of the Crown. Unless otherwise authorized in writing by the MOD
it must be returned on completion of the contract, or submission of the tender, in connection
with which it is issued.
13.
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he is in possession of the appropriate version of each document, including related documents,
relevant to each particular tender or contract. Enquiries in this connection may be made to
the authority named in the tender or contract.
14.
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application and for complying with contractual and any other statutory requirements.
Compliance with an NES does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations.
(v)
Categories of NES
15.
The Category of this NES has been determined using the following criteria:
a.
b.
c.
Related Documents
16.
In the tender and procurement processes the related documents listed in each section and
Annex A can be obtained as follows:
a.
British Standards
b.
c.
Other documents
17.
All applications to Ministry Establishments for related documents are to quote the relevant
MOD Invitation to Tender or Contract number and date, together with the sponsoring
Directorate and the Tender or Contract Sponsor.
18.
Prime Contractors are responsible for supplying their subcontractors with relevant
documentation, including specifications, standards and drawings.
This NES may call for the use of processes, substances and/or procedures that are injurious
to health if adequate precautions are not taken. It refers only to technical suitability and in
no way absolves either the supplier or the user from statutory obligations relating to health
and safety at any stage of manufacture or use. Where attention is drawn to hazards, those
quoted may not necessarily be exhaustive.
20.
This NES has been written, and is to be used, taking into account the policy stipulated in
JSP430: MOD Ship Safety Management System Handbook.
Additional Information
(There is no relevant information included)
(vi)
CONTENTS
Page No
TITLE PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (i)
SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (iii)
FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (v)
Sponsorship
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (v)
1.
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.8.1
1.8.2
1.9
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Centrifuges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Centrifuge Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pumping Equipment Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Heater Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information Required from Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Centrifuges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lifting Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION
2.
2.1
SECTION
3.
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.4
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
MILITARY STANDARDS/REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vibrational Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Noise and Vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Motors and Starters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Strainers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(vii)
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.2
3.2
3.2
Page No
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
3.12
3.13
3.14
3.15
3.15.1
3.15.2
3.15.3
3.15.4
3.16
Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pipework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flexible Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shock Mountings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sampling Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manufacturing Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Centrifuges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleanliness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.3
3.3
3.3
SECTION
4.
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.6.1
4.6.2
4.6.3
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.9.1
4.9.2
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS/GUIDANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Strainers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-flood Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sludge Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Water Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flexible Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pipework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control and Instrumentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrumentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.4
SECTION
5.
ANNEX
A.
ANNEX
B.
ANNEX
C.
(viii)
1.
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
Related Documents: BS EN 292; BS EN 10088 Part 1; BS EN 12547;
BS 4999 Part 111; DEF STAN 015; ASTM D95; see also Annex A.
1.1
Safety
a.
b.
Significant hazards associated with centrifuges include the ejection of parts due
to:
c.
1.2
1.3
(1)
(2)
(3)
To ensure that the centrifuge is safe for its intended use the
designer/manufacturer is to adhere to the guidance in BS EN 292. Common
safety requirements for centrifuges are given in BS EN 12547.
Centrifuges
a.
b.
c.
The shell, hood, intermediate discs and other components which come into
contact with the medium being separated are to be manufactured in stainless
steel to BS EN 10088 Part 1 1.4401.
Centrifuge Performance
a.
b.
Centrifuges are to achieve the standard of solid particle extraction and of solid
and water extraction defined below when operating at the specified output and
supplied with:
(1)
(2)
When the test oil contains 1% by weight of 700 grade carborundum and 5%
volume of fresh water, the maximum and average mean particle sizes in the oil
discharged after one pass are not to exceed 10 and 4 microns respectively.
NOTE
1.1
1.4
Centrifuge supply pumps are to deliver the rated throughput of the centrifuge
when supplied with:
(1)
(2)
be
found
in
c.
Each integral supply pump is to supply the rated output when operating with a
specified negative manometric suction head.
d.
The discharge pump is to deliver the rated throughput of the centrifuge when
operating against:
(1)
(2)
Lubricating oil centrifuge discharge pumps are also to be capable of pumping oil
of viscosities up to a maximum of 2000 mm2/s (centistokes) when starting up.
Motors
a.
1.6
can
b.
e.
1.5
Characteristics
The heater is to be capable of heating the supply pump rated throughput of oil
to a viscosity in the range of 18 mm2/s to 24 mm2/s (centistokes) with:
(1)
(2)
1.2
1.7
(2)
(b)
(3)
The time taken for the supply pump to prime a specified length of suction
piping with oil at the maximum specified viscosity;
(4)
The maximum and average particle sizes passed and the liquid and solid
extraction efficiencies when handling oils containing 1% by weight of 700
grade carborundum and 5% by volume of water;
(5)
(6)
Balancing requirements:
(7)
(8)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(b)
(c)
The motor;
(d)
1.3
1.8
Installation
1.8.1
Centrifuges
1.8.2
a.
b.
The supporting surfaces of the ship's seatings are to be finally machined to suit
the centrifuge feet after the seating has been permanently installed in the ship.
Lifting Gear
a.
1.9
Testing
a.
b.
A list of Type Tests and Examinations and Production Tests will be issued by
the Defence Procurement Agency (DPA). The Type Test programme is to be
conducted on one unit. All subsequent equipment is to be Production Tested to
confirm the performance of each assembly conforms to Type Tests results.
c.
d.
All testing is to be conducted with the base of the centrifuge horizontal unless
directed otherwise.
e.
The oil used in tests is to be the same grade as the oil for which the centrifuge is
specified.
f.
Water and solids removal performance tests are to be carried out with the test
oil containing an inlet contamination of 1% by weight of suspended solids and
5% by volume of water (see Clause 1.3b).
g.
Samples from inlet and outlet oil connections are to be analysed for suspended
solids by filtration and drying and for water by the Dean and Stark method to
ASTM D95.
h.
Flow performance tests are to be carried out using test oil with a contamination
of 5% by volume of water.
1.4
2.
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS
Related Documents: LOLER 98; see also Annex A.
2.1
Lifting Operations
a.
2.1
2.2
3.
MILITARY STANDARDS/REQUIREMENTS
Related Documents: BS 1134; BS 5500; DEF STAN 0035; DEF STAN 015;
DEF STAN 0510; NES 302; NES 303; NES 320; NES 322; NES 324; NES 327;
NES 329; NES 341; NES 345; NES 360; NES 362; NES 502; NES 514; NES 626:
NES 627; NES 632; NES 722; NES 726; NES 748; NES 773; NES 1004; BR 3013(2);
BR 3021(2); see also Annex A.
3.1
Lubrication
a.
3.2
Requirements for any oils or greases to be used for any purpose, are wherever
possible to be selected from those listed in DEF STAN 01-5. If for any reason
this is not possible it is to be brought to the attention of the DPA.
Drawings
a.
All drawings and diagrams are to conform to the requirements of NES 722 and
DEF STAN 05-10. Additional requirements are to be identified in the
System Requirement Document (SRD).
3.3
Environmental Conditions
3.3.1
General
a.
3.3.2
Vibrational Environment
a.
3.3.3
Noise and vibration levels to satisfy ships signatures will be given in the SRD.
Guidance and test requirements are stated in NES 1004 and DEF STAN 00-35.
Shock
a.
3.4
3.3.4
Pumps
a.
b.
3.1
3.5
3.6
Electric motors are to conform to the requirements of NES 627 and NES 632.
b.
Strainers
a.
3.7
Oil Heaters
a.
3.8
Sampling Connections
a.
3.14
Flexible rubber pipe assemblies and bellows are to conform to NES 345.
Shock Mountings
a.
3.13
Flexible Connections
a.
3.12
Pipework
a.
3.11
Valves
a.
3.10
Tanks
a.
3.9
Strainers are to be selected from the preferred range detailed in NES 748.
Sampling points at the dirty oil inlet and the clean oil outlet are to be supplied
by the manufacturer. Each sampling point is to be fitted and orientated as
shown in NES 320 and facilitate the use of the sampling kit detailed in the SRD.
Manufacturing Requirements
a.
Welding standards are to conform to NES 773. Procedures for welding of highly
stressed parts are to conform to BS 5500. Requirements for surface finishes are
to conform to BS 1134.
3.15
Installation Requirements
3.15.1
Centrifuges
a.
3.15.2
Electrical Connections
a.
3.2
3.15.3
3.15.4
Cleanliness
a.
b.
c.
Flushing
a.
3.16
(2)
NES 320 Fuel Systems for Gas Turbine and Diesel Engines in HM Surface
Ships;
(3)
Test Requirements
a.
Tests are to conform to the requirements of NES 362, NES 1004 and
DEF STAN 00-35. A list of tests to be conducted will be issued by DPA.
3.3
3.4
4.
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS/GUIDANCE
Related Documents: There are no related documents in this section.
4.1
Safety
a.
4.2
4.3
All hazards are to be where possible avoided by design. Where this is not
possible one of several protective measures are to be taken. Any residual hazard
is to be indicated by warning labels positioned adjacent to the hazard and
included in the operating instructions.
General
a.
b.
Pumps
a.
b.
(2)
(3)
A separate motor driven supply pump is required when the system the
centrifuge is serving:
(1)
(2)
c.
The design is to ensure that the centrifuge discharge pump has a higher
throughput than the supply pump to preclude overflowing in any condition.
d.
e.
f.
It is essential that the inlet connection of the centrifuge supply pump remains
primed with oil, even where the pump is self priming. To achieve this a
non-return valve is to be provided in the pump suction line.
g.
4.1
4.4
Strainers
a.
4.5
Oil Heaters
a.
Centrifuges, other than fuel centrifuges, are to be provided with an oil heater,
which is mounted separately from the centrifuge. The origin of supply will be
stated in the SRD.
4.6
Tanks
4.6.1
Anti-flood Tank
4.6.2
a.
b.
The tank is to be fitted with a float controlled switch, set to shut down the
centrifuge if the oil or water in the tank rises to a predetermined level and
initiate an alarm.
c.
The relative positions of the antiflood tank and the sullage tank are to be such
that the water collecting in the antiflood tank drains continuously to the
sullage tank. The effluent drain hole from the antiflood tank is to be fitted with
a normally open SHUTOFF cock or valve of sufficient diameter to allow normal
flow to drain adequately. The SHUTOFF cock or valve should only be shut
when testing the float switch/alarm and fully opened on completion.
Sludge Tank
a.
4.6.3
b.
The tank is to be fitted with an air vent and a float controlled inlet valve to
maintain the water level in the tank.
4.2
4.7
4.8
Flexible Connections
a.
b.
Flexible hoses for bowl sealing and operating water supplies, where fitted direct
to the centrifuge, are to be provided by the centrifuge manufacturer. All other
flexible connections are to be supplied by the shipbuilder.
Pipework
a.
b.
4.9
4.9.1
Control
a.
b.
c.
Where individual belts drive the centrifuge bowl and the supply pump; the drive
motor control is to be arranged to stop the motor in the event of the bowl drive
belt breaking.
d.
e.
If a separate motor driven supply pump is installed the separate starters of the
pump and the centrifuge are to be interconnected:
(1)
To ensure that the centrifuge cannot run when the supply pump is
stopped;
(2)
So that the supply pump is stopped by the automatic safety device called
for in Clause 4.9.1a;
(3)
To inhibit the automatic safety device both when starting the pump and
centrifuge and when running the pump with the centrifuge stopped.
4.3
4.9.2
Instrumentation
a.
Centrifuges are to be provided with pressure indicators with sensing points in:
(1)
(2)
b.
c.
d.
e.
4.4
5.
5.1
5.2
ANNEX A
RELATED DOCUMENTS
A1.
LOLER 98
BS EN 292
BS EN 10088
Stainless Steels:
Part 1: List of Stainless Steels
BS EN 12547
BS 1134
BS 4999
BS 5500
JSP 430
Drawing Procedure
NES 302
Requirements for Maintenance Envelopes and Removal Routes:
(DEF STAN 02-302 Pt 1) Part 1: HM Surface Ships
(DEF STAN 08-103 Pt 2) Part 2: Requirements for Submarines
NES 303
(DEF STAN 02-303)
NES 320
(DEF STAN 07-220)
NES 322
(DEF STAN 02-322)
NES 324
Requirements of Hydraulic Systems:
(DEF STAN 02-324 Pt 1) Part 1: General
NES 327
(DEF STAN 02-327)
NES 329
(DEF STAN 08-105)
NES 341
(DEF STAN 02-341)
NES 345
(DEF STAN 02-345)
A.1
ANNEX A
NES 360
(DEF STAN 02-360)
NES 362
(DEF STAN 02-362)
NES 502
(DEF STAN 02-502)
NES 514
(DEF STAN 02-514)
NES 626
(DEF STAN 02-626)
NES 627
(DEF STAN 02-627)
NES 632
(DEF STAN 07-244)
NES 722
(DEF STAN 02-722)
NES 726
(DEF STAN 02-726)
NES 748
(DEF STAN 02-748)
NES 773
(DEF STAN 02-773)
NES 1004
(DEF STAN 08-104)
BR 3013(2)
BR 3021(2)
ASTM D9599
ANNEX A
A.2
ANNEX B
ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
B1. For the purpose of this NES the following abbreviations apply.
American Society of Testing and Materials
ASTM
BR
Book of Reference
BS
British Standard
BS EN
DEF STAN
Defence Standard
DLO
DPA
LOLER
MOD
Ministry of Defence
NES
PD
SRD
B2.
B.1
ANNEX B
ANNEX B
B.2
ANNEX C
PROCUREMENT CHECK LIST
Notes:
C.1
This Check List is to ensure that certain aspects of this Naval Engineering
Standard are consulted when preparing a procurement specification for a
particular application.
application
C.2
Clauses where a preference for an option is to be used or where specific data is
to be added are included in the Check List.
C.3
Each item is to be marked either:
= included
NA = not applicable
CHECK
No
CHECK
CLAUSE No
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.6
1.7
1.9
10
1.9
11
3.1
12
3.2
13
3.3
14
3.8
15
3.13
16
4.5
17
4.6
18
4.7
or NA
Foreword
SCOPE
1.8.2
This Check List may be subject to revision after other related NES have been finalised.
C.1
ANNEX C
ANNEX C
C.2
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
(Note: Page numbers are given)
A
Anti Flood Tank, 4.2
O
Oils and Greases, 3.1
C
Cables, 3.3
P
Particle Size, 1.1
Pressure Sensors, 4.4
Pressure tests, 3.3
D
Diagrams, 3.1
Discharge Pump, 1.2
E
Electrical connections, 3.3
F
Flushing, 3.3
R
Relief Valve, 4.1
S
Sampling connection, 3.2
Save-alls, 1.3
Seatings, 1.3
Servicing, 4.1
Shock mountings, 3.2
Sludge Tank, 3.2, 4.2
G
Grades of Cleanliness, 3.3
H
Hazards, 4.1
T
Type Test, 1.3
Vibration, 3.1
N
Noise, 1.2
Weight, 1.3
INDEX 1
INDEX
INDEX
INDEX 2
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