1. Inert Gas Generators (IGG) How this works: Inert Gas Generators (IGG) produce inert gases that are delivered to a ship’s cargo tanks, to prevent the combustion of fuel oil and air (i.e. explosions), by maintaining a low level of oxygen (less than 5%). The IGGs consist of two main units – the burner and…
We all know that boilers generate steam for heating and processing loads on our ships, but do you recognise these 3 different ways to categorise boilers and each of their applications? 1. Tube Design For starters, marine boilers can be classified by their tube design – Water-tube and Fire-tube (a In Water-tube boilers, water is…
We all know that boilers generate steam for heating and processing loads on our ships. But do you recognize these different types of boilers and their applications? 1. The Water-tube Boiler Babcock & Wilcox water-tube boiler, circa 1889 Water-tube boilers are boilers that have water being warmed inside the tubes and hot gases surrounding them.…
An Introduction to the Inert Gas Generator
What is Inert Gas? Inert Gas is a noble gas that does not undergo chemical reaction with any substances. This non-active characteristic of inert gas makes it the perfect medium to prevent cargo explosion on vessels. What is Inert Gas Generator System? Vessels carrying cargos that produce hydrocarbon vapors require…
Inert gas — a gas or mixture of gases produced and distributed by inert gas system, containing insufficient oxygen to support the combustion of hydrocarbons. Before introducing the inert gas into the cargo tanks, it is important to maintain the oxygen content at 5% or less. This is to prevent…
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