BILGE WATER WHITE BOX TRAINING
General description
The White box is designed as a fault-safe system to control the overboard discharge
of treated bilge water. By design, the system is meant to operate without manual
intervention. However, some very basic maintenance procedures are required to
ensure proper operation.
The white box, a group of components operating as a control unit, is comprised of an oil
content meter(2), a flow switch(4), a 3-way valve(5), a recorder(6), a pressure regulating
valve(9), a flow meter(7), a solenoid controlled rinse valve (1), a push button switch, a
pilot valve(on 5) and several ball valves(8) all connected and controlled within a stainless
steel, lockable cage.
Operational Information
Function
The effluent from the oily water separator and/or clean water holding tank is fed
through a flow/pressure control valve (9) before entering a 3-way valve(5). Sample
water continuously passes through the oil content meter (2) and through the flow
switch (4) now installed on the oil content meter outlet. If sufficient flow of sample
water is not recognized by the flow switch (4), a signal is sent to the 3-way valve (5) to
switch to return position, returning the water to the bilge water tank.
As the effluent sample are read by the oil content meter (2), if the oil content is>5ppm,
the 3-way valve is in the return position and the water is returned to the bilge water
tank. Conversely, if the oil content is <5ppm, there remains a sufficient flow through the
flow switch (4), and the rinse valve (1) is inactive, the Overboard position on the 3-way
valve (5) is activated and the water is discharged overboard.
When the 3-way valve is in the Overboard position, a signal is sent to start the recorder
(6) to monitor and log the ppm level of the water being discharged.
Note: the Eurotherm 6100 Digital Recorder records 24 hours a day and is not dependent
on the valve position.
The volume of processed water pumped overboard is registered through a flow meter
(7).
The Overboard Position of the 3-way valve is activated ONLY under the following
circumstances:
-There must be sufficient flow through the Flow Switch (4)
-The solenoid operated rinse valve (1) must be closed
-The oil content meter (2) must read<5ppm
•Any disruption to the flow of sample water through the flow switch (4), i.e. attempting
to dilute the sample water with rinse water, blocking current to the flow switch contact,
or causing insufficient flow through the flow switch will trigger the 3-way valve to the
Return position.
•The flow meter is equipped with a pulse system to give digital remote signals.
Maintenance Procedures
Oil Content Meter(2)
As instructed by the manufacturer,the oil content meter should be cleaned daily after
use, using a bottle brush and soft soap. Any soft soap is acceptable, providing it does not
contain grit or moisturizers. Brush and rinse the cell thoroughly until the flushing water
is clear. If maintained daily this will take approximately 5 minutes.Periodically,if you
suspect that there is a dirt build-up on the cell, allow a mild citric acid,such as white
vinegar, to sit in the cell for 30 minutes to an hour. This will remove any build-up. Follow
this by thoroughly rinsing with technical water.
To rinse the cell with technical water, you will need to hold the push button switch to
allow water to flow through the rinse valve into the cell. This is a secondary control to
ensure that there is no dilution of the sample due to rinse valve failure,which could be
caused by improper use of the rinse valve.
Check that the desiccator is orange, when color changes
from orange to clear, replace it with a new one.
Please refer to the manufacturer’s User Manual for further instructions on handling
and cleaning.
Flow Switch& Filter (4&11)
Periodically clean with bottle brush, soap and water to maintain unrestricted flow .This
is easily done by the unit by removing the hex screws holding the glass insert in place.
(See picture below.)
Remove the allen screws and then
Pop off the top of the switch
Remove the flow restrictor and the
Magnet
Remove the spring and gently
Remove the glass
The glass can be cleaned with an approved
bottle brush. Glass and internal parts can be
Cleaned in a mild degreaser
3-Way Valve (5)
Check for wear and periodically monitor for leaks during
discharge.
Recorder (6 or in ECR)
Digital Recorders-Check that the media cards have sufficient space for backup and
download the archives as necessary for review and as required by your ECP.
Step by step instructions are available in your user guide.
Pressure Regulating Valve (9)
No maintenance is required.
Electrical Connections (On 4,1and 5)
Ensure that all electrical connections are
protected from moisture by either applying
silicone or electrical tape to the connection
point. This will prevent shorting the switch
during cleaning of the oil content meter.
Flow Meter (7)
No maintenance is required.
Solenoid Controlled Rinse Valve (1)
Clean and check periodically for leaks and proper function. Change the diaphragm, if
required, using repair kit# 16056.
Push Button Switch
No maintenance is required.
Pilot Valve (Included in 5)
Check periodically for blockage. Clean or change as required. Our replacement part# is
16002.
To clear your pilot valve of any debris, clean the
Holes as shown below using a
“Tip Cleaner”
White Box Test Procedure
1. After replacing or servicing the 3 Way Valve in your White Box (or as otherwise
warranted), a test of its operation can be conducted using the fresh water backflush
through your oil content meter. The configuration of your White Box, namely having the
flow switch after the oil content meter, allows you to test the 3 Way Valve by opening
the valves to and from the discharge line, closing the drain valve, and opening the
manual valve to the fresh water backflush while depressing the green bypass switch.
2. Once you release the green push button, due to the fault safe device of the solenoid
valve, this will remain open only a second or two. However, these seconds will activate
the flow switch and since the fresh water will be below 5 ppm, the 3 Way Valve will
open. As soon as the fresh water is stopped by the solenoid valve, the 3 Way Valve will
close. This brief test will confirm the operation of the 3 Way Valve and should only be
conducted in the presence of or by the Chief Engineer.
3. This procedure also tests the flow switch, green push button and the rinse valve for
proper operation.
Digital Recorder
&Review Software
Current Configurations
Instrument Name
Ship Name
Groups
(6/Recorder)
White Box
OWS #1
OWS #2 Channels
Clean Tank (12/recorder)
OCMs WB OCM
3 Way Valves WB 3Way
Valve
WB Flow Meter
Recording OWS #1 3Way
Interval: Valve
Every 10 OWS #2 OCM
seconds OWS #2 3Way
Valve
CT #1 OCM
CT #1 3Way
Valve
Ease of Configuration
Note: The GPS Signal is tied into a serial card in the
recorder and can be linked to any/all Groups.
Manual Backup &Transfer
At Your 6100 Digital Recorder:
1. Input a NOTE that you are going to bring the Archive UP to Date.
To do this, go to the Option Menu, Choose Note and type in a note
using the touch screen.
Page up Page Down Left Right Option Root
Alternates Switches Groups
Between Views
2. Go to Root Menu and Choose Operator
3. Select Archive, Disk, Bring Archive Up To Date
The recorder will start archiving the files. You will see the small disk icon in
the upper right hand corner of the recorder flashing red or green.
DO NOT REMOVE THE SMART MEDIA CARD WHILE THE DISK ON
THE SCREEN IS FLASHING.
Manual Backup & Transfer (cont)
4. Take your removable Disk (Smart Media Card) to the computer
where the Review Software is has been installed and starts the
Review software (see shortcut Icon below).
Software Shortcut:
5. Insert your removable Disk (Smart Media Card) into the adapter.
Once recognized, you will get the following screen:
Manual Backup & Transfer (cont)
6. To allow you to return the Smart Media Card back to the recorder as
quickly as possible, copy the “history” file to your White Box
Archives folder:
7. Return your Smart Media Card to the recorder and ensure that you
see the disk icon in the header line of the recorder display.
Manual Backup & Transfer (cont)
8. You will now transfer the archives into the master database within
the Review software:
9. Select the history file just copied into the White Box Archives
folder:
Manual Backup & Transfer (cont)
10. The Review software will begin the transfer process:
11. Once completed, you will receive a dialog box as illustrated below:
12. Proceed to page 23 for Chart Creation
Auto Backup & Transfer
Process Flow:
The inputs from oil content meters, 3 Way Valves, and flow meters are fed
into the Digital Recorder from the White Box and Oily Water Separators as
well as an input from the vessel’s GPS system. Each system (White Box,
OWS #1, OWS #2, etc.) represents a specific group.
This data is backed-up (archived) automatically to removable media as
well as to a computer shipboard. The data archives are then automatically
transferred into the Review Software for chart creation.
Using the Review Software, you can create charts and review activity for
specific groups.
Chart Creation
1. After launching the Review
Program, Select File, New
chart
2. At the Chart Setup Screen,
Select Add Point
3. Onboard, the instrument will
default to the vessel’s Name.
Select the Log Group (typically
White Box) you wish to build a
chart to review the Data inputs
4. Click on Add all to include all
of the data input on the chart
5. Click on OK
6. The chart will be created.
Maximize the screen.
Additional chart review tips
available on the reverse side of
this page.
Reading the Charts
A= Sample interval
It should be noted that the Eurotherm Digital Recorders installed onboard
are configured to take a “snapshot” of the input values every 10 seconds.
This is a continuous recording, even when 3 way Valves are in the closed
position. To review the charts more efficiently, you can increase the
Sample interval to 30 minutes, 1hour, etc.
B= This date represents the date and time of the view to the far right of the
chart displayed.
C= This date represents the date and time where you point and click your
mouse.
D= This date represents the date and time of the view to the far left of the
chart displayed.
These dates change as you scroll from left to right (B&D) and as you point
and click different locations(C)
E=The chart can be viewed in graphical and/or spreadsheet mode.
This icon allow you to toggle between these two view modes.
F= This Icon (Go To) allow you to input a specific date and time and
“jump” to that reading on the chart. When you click on this icon, the
following input screen appears.
Backing Up Auto Transferred
Archives to CD
Click and drag
the file with
YOUR SHIP
NAME to your
CD drive.
Then, click on
Write these files
to CD.
For Support, Contact:
Total Marine Solutions
954-327-2032
Caroline Medich
cell phone: 305-495-5462
Alexandra Anagnostis
cell phone: 305-798-6070
info@totalmarinesolutions.com
(Note: This email is monitored by both Caroline & Alex)
Addendum#1
QuickChart
It is very important to note that:
-The Quick Chart feature of Review should only be
used on rare occasions to send a chart to persons
who do not have access to your recorder archives.
-Archive files are not backed up to your master
archive database when using Quick chart and are
therefore not secured.
-The archive files are attached and transferred into
Review for Quick Chart review each time the
Chart is opened. It is therefore important:
1. That the recipient of the Quick Chart has
the Quick Chart software installed on their
computer and,
2. To contain the size of the chart file being
sent and send only the archive files
containing the data to be reviewed.
Quick Chart Creation
1. Start Quick Chart via
your Programs menu.
2. Select File, New Chart,
From Files
Quick Chart Creation
(cont)
3. Locate the “history” file on
your Smart Media card
and/or archive back-up
database and choose
the .uhh files
corresponding to the
date(s) of activity to be
reviewed,
It is important to note that
the date attached to the
.uhh file correspond to the
date the file reached the
391KB maximum size. A
new file is then started.
Therefore, if you are looking
for activity for August 2,
2004, you would select the
3 file from this listing and
rd
click Open.
Quick Chart Creation
(cont)
4. Once you click Open,
the file(s) will begin to
be transferred into the
Review software. Do
not interrupt this
process.
5. Once the Transfer is
completed, the Chart is
created.
Saving and Sending
Quick Charts
6. To save the Chart and
email it ashore for review,
Select File, Save As, and
name the chart.
7. Attach the chart file to
your email message
and send. The size of
the attachment will be
directly related to the
number of .uhh files
you’ve selected in
creating the chart.
