Manual LIPS Part 2
Manual LIPS Part 2
DE-HOUNTING SEQUENCE
FOR tOUPL lNG FLAN6E
BEFORE DIS-MOUNTING
OIL BARREL
-r- ·- . . YARD SUPPL Y
PROPELLER OR INTERMEDIA T£ SHAFT
30 • DRIVE-UP L NGTH • 5 mm
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I AFTER DIS-MOUNTING
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JO mm
HARK ON COUPLING FLANGE
NOTE:
3 DOTS MARK ON SHAFT. DRIVE-UP LENGTH VALUE SEE ORWG.ARRGT.OF SHAFT/Nli.
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u,a How to connect/d isconnect the moving (inner) oil pioes
The following is to be observed .
1. Oil pipes project out of the propeller shaft forwa rd over a distance as indicated on
the drawing in chapter 6, figure 2.1.
2. The moving oil pipe in the propeller shaft can rotate w ith respect to the cylinder-
yoke in the hub.
3. To carry out the operation, use a spanner on the pipe coupling and hold the
opposite moving oil pipe with a spanner as soon as the flats on the latter are
protruding.
4. Make sure that there is a firm contact between the pipe coupling and the moving oil
pipe applying the required torque.
5. Lock the pipe coupling and the moving oil pipe with the set screw. This is to be
done as follows:
- a hole has been drilled and tapped in the pipe coupling; use a hand tool to drill a
hole in the pipe as indicated on the drawing "Arrangement of shaft line" ,chapter
6, fig 2.1.
- if necessary, retap the hole in the pipe coupling,
- make absolutely sure that no metal particles whatsoever end up inside the shaft,
- apply the set screw, using Loctite 243 and secure with hand punch in 2
locations.
6. The operation is to be carried out with great care for reasons of integrity and
calibration.
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i l Pitch servo unit VL (figs. 4.2, 8.6 and 9.2)
Note: For service purposes the pitch servo unit itself and the transmitter box are to be
accessible; the same holds for emergency conditions. It is supposed that the
shaft line is fully assembled, that the ·guide bush (4.2-18) and the oil supply pipe
(17) are already fitted, and that all connections are tightened and secured.
Mounting and demounting of the OD box can best be achieved with the oil pipe in
the aftermost position, because of the mounting space required. If necessary, this
position can be achieved by applying the tool shown on fig . 8.6. The OD box can
be lifted by hand and mounted in accordance with the instructions below and fig.
9.2.
Mounting procedure
1. Slide the OD box over the oil supply pipe and guide bush ( 18)
Demounting procedure
2. Drain the oil from the power pack tank, see Chapter 3 and Hydraulic Diagram,
chapter 6, fig 5.1.
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Shaft alignment is the full responsibility of the ya rd . This includes the procedures as
well as the calculations and analyses.
The boring of the propeller shaft bearing is to be delayed as much as practicable so that
as much of the stern structure as possible can be erected and welded. Offset
measurements are done using a braced wire or a laser beam. Shaft alignment sightings
should be made at night so as to minimize the distortion of the hull due to diurnal
temperature effects.
The suggestions given hereinafter are offered without any obligation on the part of Lips.
The basic procedure for determining ve rtical alignment of shafting and gears is to
calculate, for the cold condition at the time of aligning, a shape of shaft line and
corresponding bearing loads that will produce, in the hot operating condition,
essentially equal loads on the main gear bearings and reasonably equal loads on the
line bearings.
The amount is to be ca lculated that the two main gear bearings w ill rise due to
thermal expansion of the gear case in the hot operating condition.
If there is a w ide range of operating drafts, calculations should be made for the
relative inner bottom deflections in way of the shaft bearings between the
alignment draft condition and the extreme operating drafts; this is important in case
of a stiff shaft system.
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The sequence of steps to be taken is given below. For information about handling and
securing the various parts, reference is made to the previous sections of this chapter.
Put the propeller shaft w ith hub in the proper position in the ship.
Remove the protecting cap of the moving oil pipe at the forward end of the
propellershaft.
Fix the hydraulically fitted flange coupling onto the propeller shaft.
Insert the moving oil pipes and the blocking valve in the bore of the gearbox.
Be sure that all pipe connections are locked.
Slide the guiding bush of the pitch servo unit over the inner moving oil pipe
and connect the guiding bush to the gearbox.
Apply the 0-rings (2 x 2 .1- 12) in the grooves of the bush (2. 1- 11 ) and
position the bush into the belonging cavity.
A lign the gearbox and fit the demounting ring and connect the flanges.
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b..B. Propeller shaft. insoection/withdrawal
Caution:
It is to be noted that a coupling, used on an original shaft, should be checked
against the spare/replacement shaft; before mounting these two, Lips B. V. is to be
contacted.
The hydraulic pressure, necessary to mount/demount the coup ling can be as high
as given in the relat ive description.
Before draining the system the propeller blades should be positioned at the correct
position as described in the fo regoing chapters.
For information about hand ling and securing the various parts, reference is made to the
previous sections of this chapter.
1. Drain the oil from the shaft line via the pitch servo unit.
2. Remove the blades in case of complete w ithdrawal.
3. Support the shaft line where necessary and prepare for rectil inear displacement.
3. Remove the demounting ring. Do not d isconnect moving pipes.
4. Disconnect the propeller shaft from the adjacent shaft.
5. Now, the shaft(s) forward of the propeller shaft are to be moved forward, closing
the gap left by the demounting ring, making a similar gap between the propeller
shaft and the adjacent shaft.
6 . Disconnect the moving pipes.
7 . Pull the propeller shaft in the aft direction.
8. Assembly of the shaft line is carried out the other way around.
For tools, see fig. 9.1 and Part 1A, Chapter 3 and 6 respectively. For numerical
information and quantity of grease, see Part 1 A. Chapter 5. For designation of parts see
f ig. 1.2. Sufficient hoisting facilities and grease containing capacity is to be arranged.
Note 1: During disassembly extreme care should be taken not to damage the landing
surfaces of both the forward and aft part of the hub in any way; hub tightness
is only secured if landing faces are fully intact.
Note 2: The edges of the forward and aft part of the hub must be sharp and should
not be burred down, otherwise they present a leak path; only in way of the
blade seals real sharp edges, that might damage the seals, are to be avoided .
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Demounting a blade
1 . Move the blades into full ahead position.
2 . Turn the propeller shaft to bring the plugs (3) in the aft part of the hub in top and
bottom position respectively.
3. Remove the plugs (3).
4. Arrange for slings around the blades to ensure that they will stay in position when
taking the hub body apart and do not fall down.
5. Carefully grind away the locking material of the bolts (26).
6. Remove the bolts (26).
7. Remove cover plate (28), o-ring (27) and compensating piston (29).
8. Remove plug (25), fit a hoisting eye and hook this eye up to a hoisting facility.
9. Carefully grind away the locking wire of the bolts (7).
10. Remove the bolts.
11. Remove sufficient grease and mount the threaded rod, strip and bolt (fig. 9.1-
1 ,4,5-A).
12. Pull the aft part of the hub away from the foremost part by means of the bolt (fig.
9.1-1) and remove aft part.
13. Adjust the yoke position to that of zero pitch.
14. Remove the blade concerned by turning it out of the collar.
Mounting a blade
1 . Turn the propeller shaft to bring the plugs (3) in the top position.
2. Adjust the yoke position to that of maximum pitch aft (fig. 9.1-B).
3. Fit the clean and dry blade seal (2) into the groove of the blade foot; subsequently,
the exposed surface of the seal is to be greased with silubrin grease.
4. Mount the sliding block in such a way that the chamfered edges of the block fit in
the radius of the slot. The chamfered front side of the block has to point to the
open end of the slot.
5. Mount the blade into the collar and fix it by means of a sling.
6. Fix a hoisting eye in the plug hole of the aft hub part (25).
7. Hoist the aft part of the hub into the proper position behind the foremost part.
8. Fit the dowels (8).
9. Mount the threaded rod, strip and nut (fig. 9.1-1 ,2,3-E).
10. Push the aft part of the hub against the foremost part by means of the nut (fig.
9 .1 -2).
11. Fix the bolts (7) and apply the required torque.
12. Lock the bolts by welding the locking wire onto the bolts.
13. Fit the quad ring (9) and the piston (29).
14. Block the piston as indicated in fig. 9.1 -F, most forward.
15. Fill the hub with grease as follows:
- remove the plugs once they are in the top and bottom position (3)
- pump grease into the hub using the bottom hole until it comes out of the top
hole
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- it is advised to use an air-operated high-pressure grease pump placed on a
grease drum as a cover
- having filled the hub with grease completely, the top plug and then the bottom
plug :;an be fitted again applying the torque required.
16. Fit the cover plate (28) and the bolts (26), apply the required torque and
subsequently lock the bolts by welding , see fig. 1.7.
17. Check the hub for tightness by means of air pressure and a soapy water solution.
18. Fit the plugs (3) with sealing rings (33) and lock with a center punch.
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3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
ll Receipt of hardware
On receipt of hardware shipped by Lips or by a third party under this contract, the
following must be done:
Missing parts or visible damage must be reported immediately to the effect that it is
possible to establish the reason for same,i.e. how, where and when.
If the goods have to be stored for a short period of time, this is to be done in a dry
place under shelter.
Storage for long periods is to be done in accordance with separate Lips instructions
which will be sent on request.
- All assemblies, sub-assemblies and parts of the hydraulic system are to be mounted
in the ship in such a way, that they are free from harmful v ibrations originating from
other than Lips supplied equipment.
- If harmful vibrations are to be expected from such equipment, the yard is to take
care that the Lips equipment is flexibly mounted and connected to pipes with flexible
hoses.
- All parts that are fitted for temporary protection, such as covers and caps, have to
be left in place as long as possible and are only to be removed for immediate
connection to opposite parts.
- All pipes supplied by the yard have to be flushed prior to fitting onto the Lips
equipment.
- All pipe ends, 0 -rings and 0-ring grooves are to be inspected for damage before
mounting.
- All temporarily unprotected parts are to be kept scrupulously clean and utmost care
to be taken that no foreign matters whatsoever do enter pumps and other
components.
- Numerical information, such as dimensions, weights, types of oil to be used and oil
quantities, is given in Part 1 A, Chapter 5.
- Requirements regard ing maximal pipe lengths and maximal number of bends are
shown on the hydraulic diagram.
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The pipe work supplied and fitted by the yard is to comply w ith the requirements of
the Classification Society and the instructions as listed in this section.
- Before starting first time operation, the system is to be flushed thoroughly.
- If the procedures and instructions, given in this chapter, are not strictly followed,
LIPS BV reserves the right to waive any claim w ith respect to damage done to the
equipment supplied as well as with respect to operational hazards.
3.3 Mounting
The hydraulic parts are mounted into sub-assemblies as indicated on the hydraulic
diagram by dot-and-dash lines.
The sub-assemblies and parts are to be connected as shown on the diagram.
For the tank(s) a certain vertical position is required as shown on the diagram in order to
ensure sufficient head .
The installation of the hydraulic sub-assemblies and pipe lines has to comply with the
following requireme nts:
- the pipe lines have to be mounted in such a way that no vibrations and stresses are
transmitted to the parts and sub-assemblies they connect
the lines have to be adequately supported in order to prevent transmission of
vibrations
elbows and manifolds to be provided with buttweld flanges to allow for inspection
and cleaning of the inside piping
- pipes that have been heated for any reason must subsequently be immersed in an
acid solution and after that rinsed thoroughly and oiled.
Before operating the hydraulic system, all piping must be flushed to ensure that the
power pack operates with a clean system. A hydraulic system wh ich is not clean can
cause failure of the hydraulic pump and the valves on the power pack. The hydraulic
components of the Lips delivery are already cleaned at the shop. Before connecting the
hydraulic piping always make sure to work with cleaned pipes and couplings to prevent
incorporation of dirt as much as possible.
The piping connecting the hydraulic components must be demounted in order to create
a flushing arrangement. With the aid of temporary piping all separate pieces are
connected in a closed loop with the flushing unit.
Flushing is done with a special flushing unit, the pump unit of the hydraulic power pack
can not be used for flushing because the flow of this pump is much too small. In
general the flow of the flushing pump should be enough to give a flushing velocity of at
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least 7 m/s. When the prescribed pipe diameters are used (see hydraulic diagram)
following flows are needed:
PIPE SIZE MIN. PUMP FLOW PIPE SIZE MIN. PUMP FLOW
It is possible to flush with one of the recommended oils of the list but a special flushing
fluid with lower v iscosity is preferred. Always use clean oil. The flushing oil must be
heated up to 60°C.
Minimum flushing duration per flushing loop is 2.5 hours. Each hour is to be interrupted
by a 5 minute rest. If possible revert the direction of the flow a few times. Hammering
at the hydraulic piping will speed up loosen of the dirt particles.
Check filter(s) of the flushing unit regularly . If necessary, replace filter cartridge(s). The
flushing has to be continued until filter(s) remain(s) clean.
When the piping is flushed properly, drain all piping and blow out the remaining flushing
fluid with dry air, remove the temporary piping and re-install all piping to its original
place.
3.4.2 Filling
- All internal SOVs are to be open.
- The bleed screw of the pitch servo unit is to be removed, observed during the entire
filling operation and closed on the appearance of oil with the proper torque applied to
the screw.
- Connect the air-driven pump supplied with the equipment or a common hand pump
via the filling connection (SOV14) and start filling via the return filter until the tank is
up to the maximal allowable level.
- Prime the pumps one by one and check the direction of rotation on the electromotor
- Start one pump and begin flushing.
Adjust the water supply to the cooler during f lushing to keep the oil temperature to a
level of about 60 degrees (if a cooler is delivered).
- Keep an eye on the oil level in the power pack tank with the dipstick and make sure
that it does not drop below the allowable minimum while the air is removed; supply
oil when necessary up to the maximal allowable level.
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- Check the return filter regularly; if necessary replace filter elements; the flushing to
continue until the filter remains clean.
- Check the proper operation of the oil cooler (if delivered) by fully opening the water
feed.
- Remove the air entrapped in the shaft line by locally changing the pitch regularly
from full forward to full astern; this procedure to be repeated during dock trials and
later on during sea trials; it will eventually lead to removal of all air.
3.4.4 Draining
- In case work has to be done on hydraulic parts in the shaft line, the power pack tank
has to be drained sufficiently.
- The pitch servo unit has a bleed screw and a drain plug.
The good results of the analysis of a oil sample and the related interpretation and
diagnosis are depending on the following:
General.
Take the sample always from the same place, in the same condition and according
this instruction.
Always use clean sampling too ls, check that the bottle was never opened and /or
used before.
Hydraulic System.
Clean the sampling point with paraffin and connect the sampling hose.
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Let ± 2 litre of hydr. f luid flow away into a bucket or can. This removes all the dirt
out of the minimess connection and hose.
Screw the cover of the sampling bottle open and prick the tube through the
cellophane. Fill the bottle up to ± 80%.
Disconnect the sampling hose and let it drain in the bucket or can.
ll Operational checks
Warning: it is strictly forbidden to run with two pumps simultaneously in order to reduce
pitch adjusting time. The equipment has not been designed and selected that way,
which would lead to unacceptable damage.
- Put the propeller blades in the maximum ahead position with the ahead push-button
of the 4-way proportional valve (4WVPROP).
- The safety valve PSV2 is now set at the safety pressure, see list attached to the
hydraulic diagram.
The safety pressure is the maximum calculated pressure with an extra margin of 15
bar.
Note: During the first trials of the ship the required pressure might be somewhat higher
due to "running in" phenomena. In order to keep full controllability the safety pressure
has to be temporary adjusted to a higher level. It is of importance to check the
maximum required pressure after some time and decrease the setting of the safety valve
as much as possible.
- Check the pressure on the pressure gauge and correct if necessary by adjusting
PSV2.
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The 4-way proportional valve 4WVPROP ca n also be actuated with the push-buttons on
either end .
- Make sure that t he local manual starters of both pumps are in position 'AUTO' .
- On the ECR/ER panel, select pump 1 as the main pump with the pump select knob.
- Stop the running of pump 1 by switching the local manual starter in position 'OFF'.
- Check whether the low-pressure alarm is activated.
- Check whether the stand-by pump is automatically started .
- Now check the system the other way around by switching the local manual starters
of both pumps to 'AUTO' again and on the ECR/ ER panel selecting pump 2 as the
main pump.
- Stop the running of pump 2 by switching the local manual starter in position 'OFF' .
- Chec k whether the low-pressure alarm is activated and the stand-by pump
automatically started.
- Switch the starters of both pumps to ' AUTO ' again.
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.3.:..2 Emergency pitch setting
In case of an emergency in the hydraulic system, it may not be possible to restore the
proper operation of the contro llable pitch propeller within the time span available. In
such a condition, the propeller blades may be adjusted to a suitable ahead position with
the emergency equipment. Pressurized air must be available to operate the emergency
pump delivered under this contract. Emergency pitch setting operation has to be carried
out with the shaft stopped. The blades can be moved to and blocked in a ahead position
in which the propeller installation can be driven like a fixed pitch system. The suitable
pitch for starting and running of a fixed pitch propeller system is depending on the main
engine and clutch (if available) characteristics.
It is of importance to carry out a test during trails to determine a suitable pitch setting in
which the engine can be started and the clutch engaged with fixed pitch. Further more
all necessary tools and equipment must be checked and tested on proper functioning .
-During emergency pitch setting operation, the pitch can be read locally from
the scale and mechanically driven pointer on the pitch control unit.
-The blocking valve in the shaft line w ill secure the pitch in that position and
block the tendency of the blades to change pitch in the astern direction.
The procedure is as follows (VL, VL-C, see fig. 4.1, "Arrangement of oil supply unit"
and Chapter 5.3 for tools and equipment)
- Remove the plug ( 10) and fit the insert assembly ( 11 ,22,24) w ith female part for the
quick-release coupling (5,9).
- Connect the hose of the high-pressure air-driven hydraulic pump w ith quick-release
coupling to the insert (22). This pump is part of the supply and also used to mount
the hydraulically fitted shaft coupling. For the present purpose, the air pressure (6-8
bar) of the on-board supply must be reduced to 2 bar. Not taking this precaution will
lead to far too high oil pressures in the hydraulic system resulting in damage.
- Pump oil into the shaft until the pitch is in the suitable ahead position.
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- Plug and pump can be left in place until normal operation with the hydraulic system
is restored.
- Disconnect the pump, remove the insert and, fit plug (10) and seal (1) when the
hydraulic system is working again.
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U Interfaces
With the information in this section, eventual malfunctions in the hydraulic system can
be located. Remedies are given, but obvious remedies are not specified. If nevertheless
lips' service is needed, the malfunction should be reported as detailed as possible for
successful communication: what, when, where and under which conditions.
4 .1 System malfunctions
~ low-pressure alarm
~ Noisy system
4.2.1 Oilpump
- Shaft seal leaks oil - worn or damaged seals - replace seal assembly
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4.2.2 4-Way valve
l i Items. general
Item Symbol F/Pnr 0 lnr Rnr