Guidelines
revoked by resolution
MEPC.184(59)
Resolution
MEPC.170(57)
GUIDELINES FOR EXHAUST GAS CLEANING SYSTEMS
(Adopted on 4 April 2008)
THE
MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE,
RECALLING
Article 38(a) of the Convention on the International Maritime Organization
concerning the functions of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (the
Committee) conferred upon it by international conventions for the prevention
and control of marine pollution,
RECALLING
ALSO that the Conference of Parties to the International Convention for the
Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978
relating thereto (MARPOL 73/78), held in September 1997, adopted the Protocol
of 1997 to amend MARPOL 73/78 with the addition of Annex VI on the Prevention
of Air Pollution from Ships,
NOTING
that the 1997 Conference, by regulation 14(4)(b) of Annex VI, agreed that ships
within a SOx emission control area (SECA) are permitted to operate
with an exhaust gas cleaning system approved by the Administration and taking
into account guidelines to be developed by the Organization,
BEING
AWARE that the Protocol of 1997 entered into force on 19 May 2005 and that
exemptions from the requirements for SECAs, in accordance with regulation 14(7)
of Annex VI ceased on 18 May 2006 for the Baltic Sea SECA and on 22 November
2007 for the North Sea SECA,
RECALLING
resolution MEPC.130(53) by which the Committee adopted the Guidelines for
Onboard Exhaust Gas-SOx Cleaning Systems,
HAVING
CONSIDERED the draft amendments to the Guidelines for Exhaust Gas Cleaning
Systems prepared by the Sub-Committee on Bulk Liquids and Gases and finalized
at its twelfth session;
1.
ADOPTS the Guidelines for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems, as set out in the annex
to this resolution;
2.
INVITES Governments to apply the Guidelines from the date of their adoption;
and
3.
REVOKES the Guidelines adopted by resolution MEPC.130(53).
Annex.
GUIDELINES FOR EXHAUST GAS CLEANING SYSTEMS
1.1
Regulation 14(4) of Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78 requires ships within SOx
emission control areas to either use fuel oil with a sulphur content not
exceeding that stipulated in regulation 14(4)(a) or apply an exhaust gas
cleaning (EGC) system to reduce the total emission of SOx to that
stipulated in regulation 14(4)(b). The EGC unit should to be approved by the
Administration taking into account these guidelines.
1.2.
Similar to a NOx emission reduction system, an EGC unit may be approved
subject to periodic parameter and emission checks or the system may be equipped
with a continuous emission monitoring system. These guidelines have been
developed with the intention of being objective and performance oriented. As an
alternative, introduction of the SO2 (ppm)/CO2 (%) ratio
method will simplify the monitoring of SOx emission and facilitate
approval of an EGC unit. See Appendix I for the rationale explaining the use of
SO2 (ppm)/CO2 (%) as the basis for system monitoring.
1.3
These Guidelines are recommendatory in nature, however, Administrations are
invited to base their implementation on these guidelines.
2.1.1
The purpose of these Guidelines is to specify the requirements for the testing,
survey certification and verification of exhaust gas cleaning (EGC) systems to
ensure that they comply with the requirements of regulation 14(4)(b) of Annex
VI of MARPOL 73/78.
2.1.2
The Guidelines permit two schemes; Scheme A (Unit Certification with Parameter
and Emission Checks, and Scheme B (Continuous Emission Monitoring with
Parameter Checks).
2.1.3
For ships which are to use an exhaust gas cleaning system in part or in total
in order to comply with regulation 14(4)(b) of MARPOL Annex VI there should be
an approved SECA Compliance Plan (SCP).
2.2.1
These Guidelines apply to any EGC unit as fitted to fuel oil combustion
machinery, excluding shipboard incinerators, installed on board a ship.
2.3 Definitions and Required
Documents
Fuel oil
combustion unit |
Any engine,
boiler, gas turbine, or other fuel oil fired equipment, excluding shipboard
incinerators |
ppb |
Parts per
billion |
SECA |
SOx
Emission Control Area |
UTC |
Universal Time
Co-ordinated |
Certified value |
That emission
limit specified by the manufacturer that the EGC unit is certified as meeting |
In-situ |
Sampling
directly within an exhaust gas stream |
MCR |
Maximum
Continuous Rating |
SCP |
SECA Compliance
Plan |
SCC |
SECA Compliance
Certificate. |
ETM "Scheme
A" |
EGC – SOx
Technical Manual for Scheme A |
ETM "Scheme
B" |
EGC – SOx
Technical Manual for Scheme B |
OMM |
Onboard
Monitoring Manual |
EGC Record book |
A record of the
EGC unit in-service operating parameters, component adjustments, maintenance
and service records as appropriate. |
Document |
Scheme A |
Scheme B |
SCP |
X |
X |
SCC |
X |
|
ETM Scheme A |
X |
|
ETM Scheme B |
|
X |
OMM |
X |
X |
EGC Record Book
or Electronic Logging System |
X |
X |
Oil Record Book |
X |
X |
3.1
Due attention is to be given to the safety implications related to the handling
and proximity of exhaust gases, the measurement equipment and the storage and
use of cylindered pure and calibration gases. Sampling positions and access
staging should be such that this monitoring may be performed safely. In
locating discharge outlet of washwater used in the EGCS unit, due consideration
should be given to the location of the ship's seawater inlet. In all operating
conditions the pH should be maintained at a level that avoids damage to the
vessel's antifouling system, the propeller, rudder and other components that
may be vulnerable to acidic discharges, potentially causing accelerated
corrosion of critical metal components.
4. Scheme A – egc system approval, survey and
certification using parameter and emission checks
Options
under Scheme A of these Guidelines provide for:
a) Unit
approval;
b) Serially
manufactured units;
c)Production
range approval.
4.1.2.1
An EGC unit should be certified as capable of meeting the limit value, (the
certified value), specified by the manufacturer (e.g., the emission level the
unit is capable of achieving on a continuous basis) with fuel oils of up to
highest allowable global % m/m sulphur content under MARPOL Annex VI regulation
14(1) and for the range of operating parameters, as listed in 4.2.2.1(b), for
which they are to be approved.
4.1.2.2.
Where testing is not to be undertaken with fuel oils of the highest allowable
global % m/m sulphur content the use of two test fuels with a lower % m/m
sulphur content is permitted. The two fuels selected should have a difference
in % m/m sulphur content sufficient to demonstrate the operational behaviour of
the EGC unit and to demonstrate that the requirements of MARPOL Annex VI
regulation 14(4) can be met if the EGC unit were to be operated with a fuel of
the highest allowable global % m/m sulphur content under MARPOL Annex VI,
regulation 14(1). In such cases a minimum of two tests, in accordance with
section 4.3 as appropriate, should be performed. These need not be sequential
and could be undertaken on two different, but identical, EGC units.
4.1.2.3
The maximum and, if applicable, minimum exhaust gas mass flow rate of the unit
should be stated. The effect of variation of the other parameters defined in
4.2.2.1(b) should be justified by the equipment manufacturer. The effect of
variations in these factors should be assessed by testing or otherwise as
appropriate. No variation in these factors, or combination of variations in
these factors, should be such that the emission value of the EGC unit would be
in excess of the certified value.
4.1.2.4
Data obtained in accordance with this section should be submitted to the
Administration for approval together with the ETM.
4.1.3 Serially manufactured units
In
the case of nominally similar EGC units of the same mass flow ratings as that
certified under 4.1.2, and to avoid the testing of each EGC unit, the equipment
manufacturer may submit, for acceptance by the Administration, a conformity of
production arrangement. The certification of each EGC unit under this
arrangement should be subject to such surveys that the Administration may
consider necessary as to assure that each EGCS unit has an emission value of
not more than the certified value when operated in accordance with the parameters
defined in 4.2.2.1(b).
4.1.4.1
In the case of an EGC unit of the same design, but of different maximum exhaust
gas mass flow capacities, the Administration may accept, in lieu of tests on an
EGC unit of all capacities in accordance with section 4.1.2, tests of EGC
systems of three different capacities provided that the three tests are
performed at intervals including the highest, lowest and one intermediate
capacity rating within the range.
4.1.4.2
Where there are significant differences in the design of EGC units of different
capacities, this procedure should not be applied unless it can be shown, to the
satisfaction of the Administration, that in practice those differences do not
materially alter the performance between the various EGC unit types.
4.1.4.3
For EGC units of different capacities, the sensitivity to variations in the
type of combustion machinery to which they are fitted should be detailed
together with sensitivity to the variations in the parameters listed in
4.2.2.1(b). This should be on the basis of testing, or other data as
appropriate.
4.1.4.4
The effect of changes of EGC capacity on washwater characteristics should be
detailed.
4.1.4.5
All supporting data obtained in accordance with this section, together with the
ETM for each capacity unit, should be submitted to the Administration.
4.1.4.6
An SO2 (ppm)/CO2 (%) ratio may be used for emission limit
value specified in 4.1.2.2, 4.1.2.3 and 4.1.3.
4.2.1 Procedures for the certification of an
EGC unit
4.2.1.1
In order to meet the requirements of 4.1 either prior to, or after installation
onboard, each EGC unit should be certified as meeting the emission limit,
(certified value), specified by the manufacturer (e.g., the emission level the
unit is capable of achieving on a continuous basis) under the operating
conditions and restrictions as given by the EGC Technical Manual (ETM) as
approved by the Administration.
4.2.1.2
Determination of the certified value should be in accordance with the
provisions of these Guidelines.
4.2.1.3
Each EGC unit meeting the requirements of 4.2.1.1 should be issued by the
Administration with a SCC.
4.2.1.4
Application for a SCC should be made by the EGC system manufacturer, shipowner
or other party.
4.2.1.5
Subsequent EGC units of the same design and rating as that certified under
4.2.1.1 may be issued with SCC by the Administration without the need for
testing in accordance with 4.2.1.1 subject to section 4.1.3 of these
Guidelines.
4.2.1.6
EGC units of the same design, but with ratings different from that certified
under 4.2.1.1 may be accepted by the Administration subject to section 4.1.4 of
these Guidelines.
4.2.1.7
EGC units which treat only part of the exhaust gas flow of the uptake in which
they are fitted should be subject to special consideration by the
Administration to ensure that under all defined operating conditions that the
overall emission value of the exhaust gas down stream of the system is no more
than the certified value.
4.2.2 EGC System Technical Manual (ETM)
"Scheme A".
4.2.2.1
Each EGC unit should be supplied with an ETM provided by the Manufacturer. This
ETM should, as a minimum, contain the following information:
(a) the
identification of the unit (manufacturer, model/type, serial number and other
details as necessary) including a description of the unit and any required
ancillary systems;
(b) the
operating limits, or range of operating values, for which the unit is
certified. These should, as a minimum, include:
(i) maximum and,
if applicable, minimum mass flow rate of exhaust gas;
(ii) the power,
type and other relevant parameters of the fuel oil combustion unit for which
the EGC unit is to be fitted. In the cases of boilers, the maximum air/fuel
ratio at 100% load should also be given. In the cases of diesel engines whether
the engine is of 2 or 4 stroke cycle;
(iii) maximum
and minimum washwater flow rate, inlet pressures and minimum inlet water
alkalinity (ISO 9963-1-2);
(iv) exhaust gas
inlet temperature ranges and maximum and minimum exhaust gas outlet temperature
with the EGC unit in operation;
(v) exhaust gas
differential pressure range and the maximum exhaust gas inlet pressure with the
fuel oil combustion unit operating at MCR or 80% of power rating whichever is
appropriate;
(vi) salinity
levels or fresh water elements necessary to provide adequate neutralizing
agents; and
(vii) other
factors concerning the design and operation of the EGC unit relevant to
achieving a maximum emission value no higher than the certified value;
(c) any
requirements or restrictions applicable to the EGC unit or associated equipment
necessary to enable the unit to achieve a maximum emission value no higher than
the certified value; maintenance, service or adjustment requirements in order
that the EGCS unit can continue to achieve a maximum emission value no higher
than the certified value. The maintenance, servicing and adjustments should be
recorded in the EGC Record book;
(e) a
verification procedure to be used at surveys to ensure that its performance is
maintained and that the unit is used as required (see section 4.4);
(f) through
range performance variation in washwater characteristics;
(g) design
requirements of the washwater system; and
(h) the SCC.
4.2.2.2
The ETM should be approved by the Administration.
4.2.2.3
The ETM should be retained onboard the ship onto which the EGC unit is fitted.
The ETM should be available for surveys as required.
4.2.2.4
Amendments to the ETM which reflect EGC unit changes that affect performance
with respect to emissions to air and/or water should be approved by the
Administration. Where additions, deletions or amendments to the ETM are
separate to the ETM as initially approved, they should be retained with the ETM
and should be considered as part of the ETM.
4.2.2.5
As an alternative to the maximum emission rate stipulated in Regulation
14(4)(b) a comparable SO2 (ppm)/CO2 (%) ratio as
prescribed in Figure 1 of the Appendix I measured downstream of EGCS unit may
be used.
4.2.3.1
The EGC unit should be subject to survey on installation and at Initial,
Annual/Intermediate and Renewals Surveys by the Administration, irrespective of
whether or not the ship is in a SECA at the time of Survey.
4.2.3.2
In accordance with MARPOL Annex VI regulation 10, EGC units may also be subject
to inspection by PSC when operating within a SECA.
4.2.3.3
Prior to use within a SECA, each EGC unit should be issued with a SECA
Compliance Certificate (SCC) by the Administration.
4.2.3.4
The ship's IAPP certificate should be duly endorsed at each survey as required
by 4.2.3.1.
4.3.1
Each EGC unit should be capable of reducing emissions to equal to or less than
the certified value at any load point when operated in accordance with the
criteria as given within 4.2.2.1(b), as specified in paragraphs 4.3.2 through
4.3.5 of these Guidelines, and as excepted in paragraphs 4.3.7 and 4.3.8.
4.3.2
EGC units fitted to main propulsion diesel engines should meet the requirements
of 4.3.1 at all loads between 25-100% of the load range of the engines to which
they are fitted.
4.3.3
EGC units fitted to auxiliary diesel engines should meet the requirements of
4.3.1 at all loads between 10-100% of the load range of the engines to which
they are fitted.
4.3.4
EGC units fitted to diesel engines which supply power for both main propulsion
and auxiliary purposes should meet the requirements of 4.3.3.
4.3.5
EGC units fitted to boilers should meet the requirements of 4.3.1 at all loads
between 10-100% of the load range (steaming rates) or, if the turn down ratio
is smaller, over the actual load range of the boilers to which they are fitted.
4.3.6
In order to demonstrate performance, emission measurements should be
undertaken, with the agreement of the Administration, at a minimum of four load
points. One load point should be at 95-100% of the maximum exhaust gas mass
flow rate for which the unit is to be certified. One load point should be
within ±5% of the minimum exhaust gas mass flow rate for which the unit is to
be certified. The other two load points should be equally spaced between the
maximum and minimum exhaust gas mass flow rates. Where there are
discontinuities in the operation of the system the number of load points should
be increased, with the agreement of the Administration, so that it is
demonstrated that the required performance over the stated exhaust gas mass
flow rate range is retained. Additional intermediate load points should be
tested if there is evidence of an emission peak below the maximum exhaust gas
mass flow rate and above, if applicable, the minimum exhaust gas flow rate.
These additional tests should be sufficient number as to establish the emission
peak value.
4.3.7
For loads below those specified in 4.3.2 to 4.3.5, the EGC unit should continue
in operation. In those cases where the fuel oil combustion equipment may be
required to operate under idling conditions, the SO2 emission
concentration (ppm) at standardized O2 concentration (15.0% diesel
engines, 3.0% boilers) should not exceed 50 ppm.
4.3.8
Alternatively to the provisions of 4.3.2 to 4.3.5 and 4.3.7, each EGC unit
should be capable of reducing emissions to the certified value or below, in SO2
(ppm)/CO2 (%) ratio at any load point when operated in accordance
with the criteria as given within 4.2.2.1(b) and 4.2.2.4.
4.4 Onboard procedures for
demonstrating compliance with emission limit
4.4.1
For each EGC unit, the ETM should contain a verification procedure for use at
surveys as required. This procedure should not require specialized equipment or
an in-depth knowledge of the system. Where particular devices are required they
should be provided and maintained as part of the system. The EGC unit should be
designed in such a way as to facilitate inspection as required. The basis of
this verification procedure is that if all relevant components and operating
values or settings are within those as approved, then the performance of the
EGC system is within that required without the need for actual exhaust emission
measurements. It is also necessary to ensure that the EGC unit is fitted to a
fuel oil combustion unit for which it is rated – this forms part of the SCP.
4.4.2
Included in the verification procedure should be all components and operating values
or settings which may affect the operation of the EGC unit and its ability to
meet the required emission limit.
4.4.3
The verification procedure should be submitted by the EGC system manufacturer
and approved by the Administration.
4.4.4
The verification procedure should cover both a documentation check and a
physical check of the EGC unit.
4.4.5
The Surveyor should verify that each EGC unit is installed in accordance with
the ETM and has an SCC as required.
4.4.6
At the discretion of the Administration, the Surveyor should have the option of
checking one or all of the identified components, operating values or settings.
Where there is more than one EGC unit, the Administration may, at its
discretion, abbreviate or reduce the extent of the survey on board, however,
the entire survey should be completed for at least one of each type of EGC unit
on board provided that it is expected that the other EGC units