Course Specification

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Alfa Laval Clarifier And Purifier

Separator [ALCAP]
Introduction
Part A: Course Framework
Part B: Course Outline

• Design and Function

• Operations
• Overhauled procedure
• Principle and terminology
• Troubleshooting

Part C: Course Time table

Detailed Teaching Syllabus
Part D: Instructor Manual

1. General
2. Preparation and conducting of hands-on exercises
3. Instructors Guide
4. Guidance on specific subject areas

Appendix 1: Examples of situations and Actions for the Development

of Scenarios
Appendix 2: Examples of “EPC malfunction”

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Part A: Course Framework

Scope
This course provides training in the basic theory and principle
operation of separator Systems (ALCAP) for those who will be in
charge of an engineering watch on vessels equipped with separator.
The training comprises all safe working practices aims beyond the use
of operational controls, Because ALCAP separator systems are one of
the important auxiliary engine on board ship even international or
coastwise route. As Alfa Laval is part of a complex system (including
oil and fuel separator, fresh water distiller, filters, strainer and other
component attaché on engine.), this training is based on the
functionalities and potential problems is promoted. The theoretical
aspects like all major characteristics of ALCAP separator data such as
data content in electronic programmable controller [EPC] and all major
characteristics of this equipment will be covered in sufficient lecture.
For practical capabilities and skills, exercises are performed which will
provide practice in start-up and operational maintaining the ALCAP
separator is using basic functions and operating equipment in actual
procedure of solid to liquid separation, in activating updates and in
performing proper actions which are necessary for a safe working
practices in engineering watch.

Objective
A participant successfully completing this course will be able to use
ALCAP separator for his engine operational level watch. He will be
able to operate ALCAP separator, use in the lubricating oil and fuel oil
clarifier and purifier functions, to select and assess all relevant
information and take proper action. The participant will acquire and
develop a knowledge and understanding of the basic principles
governing the safe work operation of ALCAP separator, including EPC
[electronic programmable controller] data and their presentation, as
well as the system-related limitations and potential dangers. He will be
able to generate and maintain safety, to operate all basic auxiliary
machineries functions and all specific functions for clarification and
purification as well as in good running conditions, to use and select
proper maintenance and monitoring data in appropriate manner. He
will also be able to perform dismantling and overhauling. He will be
able to analyse malfunction alarms during the separator are running
as well as the sensor and alarms activated. He will be able to assess
the impact of the performance limits of sensors on the safe use of
EPC and to appreciate that the back-up system is only of limited
performance. He will be able to assess errors, inaccuracies caused by
improper working operation. Thus, he will be aware of errors in

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displayed data, errors and the possible risk to operate on EPC, and be
able to take proper action. In addition, he will have knowledge of the
basic principle of electronic programmable controller and the safe
working operation of ALCAP separator.

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Entry standards
The course is designated both for candidates for certification as
engine officers in charge of an engineering watch and for experienced
operational level and other engine personnel with responsible duties in
engineering work.
Those wishing to enter this course should have experience in
performing clarification and purification work and should be able to
practise all usual tasks concerning standard engineering watch
keeping procedures and the use of engine equipment. They should
know about the functions and limitations of other auxiliary and main
engine equipment.
They should preferably be familiar with other Alfa Laval product,
including oil and fuel separator, fresh water distiller, etc.

Course certificate
Every chief engineer, first engineer and engine operational level in
charge of an engineering watch on a ship installed with ALCAP
separator should have completed a course in the use of Alfa Laval
Clarifier And Purifier oil and fuel separator.On successful completion
of the course and assessments, a document may be issued certifying
that the holder has successfully completed a course of training which
meets or exceeds the level of knowledge and competence specified in
Section A-III/4 of STCW Code paragraph 2, 3 of Regulation III/4
forming part of engineering on watch keeping. This certificate may be
issued only by centres approved by the Administration. However, the
issuance of a certificate to an officer in charge of an engineering on
watch, in accordance with regulation III/4 of the STCW Convention,
testifies that the candidate has reached the required level of
competence.

Course intake limitations

The course intake will be limited by the availability of equipment such
as ALCAP separator equipment and EPC [electronic programmable
controller] sets, Experience shows that the efficacy of practical training
is optimized when the intake does not exceed ten [10] participant

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using the Alfa Laval clarifier and purifier equipment. (The duration of
hands-on exercises is up to 5 hours.)

Staff requirements
The qualifications of the instructor should be in accordance with
requirements laid down in section Sec.
A- III/4 of the STCW Code.
He should also be thoroughly familiar with the operation of the
equipment to be used in the course.

Teaching facilities and equipment

For the theoretical part of the syllabus, a classroom equipped with an
overhead projector and a whiteboard will be required.
For the demonstration of ALCAP separator, the complete set of Alfa
Laval and clarifier purifier with electronic programmable controller is
required. Own separator must be able to make a scenario.
For most practical exercises of the participant, the equipment should
allow a engineering on watch as close to reality as possible in real
time. A complete set of separator including the electronic
programmable controller would be desirable.

Teaching aids (A)

A1 Instructor Manual (Part D of this Course)
A2 Video- player
A3 Video about the use of ALCAP (if available), e.g. made by
independent producers or Alfa Laval manufacturers
A4 Computer Base Training Program [Seagull]
A5 Complete equipment of ALCAP separator

IMO references (R)

RI STCW Convention 1995
R2 MARPOL Annex I (pollution by oil)
R3 Regulation III/4 paragraph 2-3 Section A-III/4 Forming part of
engineering on watch keeping
R4 IMO model course 7.04 Engineering watch for operational level

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• Textbooks and other references (T)

T1 Alfa Laval model LOPX 707 SFD-34 Separator manual
T2 Seagull [CBT] computer based training program ALCAP separator

To be extended whenever suitable textbooks are available.

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• Bibliography (B)
To be extended whenever a more extensive and in-depth bibliography
is available.

Part B: Course Outline and Timetable

The course outline for the ALCAP training course is specified by:

A list of the principal ALCAP subjects (training areas) including the

area objectives and syllabus outline; a hands-on equipment for Alfa
Laval clarifier and purifier including EPC monitor and equipment; a
course timetable (on a 3 days basis).

Part B (1) List of Principal ALCAP SEPARATOR subjects

(training areas)

Notes:
The area objectives for the principal ALCAP SEPARATOR subjects,
understanding by the words “The expected learning outcome is that
the participant is able to …”
Teaching staff should note that timetables are suggestions only as
regards sequence and length of time allocated to each objective.
These factors may be adapted by lecturers to suit individual groups of
participants depending on their experience, ability, equipment and
staff availability for training.

L = Lecture; D = Demonstration; E = Exercise

Training area Area objective and syllabus outline Lessons L D E

1. Design and function Describe the function and principles 3.0 (2.0-1.0 - - )
of separator
Identify the sensor and alarm
indicator
Describe the manual operation of
ALCAP and EPC
Discuss all necessary procedure

2. Operations Describe the separator system’s 5.0 (1.5-1.0-2.5)

starting operating and stopping
procedures under both normal and
emergency situation
Describe pre-start checks including

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setting of the parameters

Perform safe working practices on
watch keeping procedure
Perform the normal and emergency
shutdown

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Training area Area objective and syllabus outline Lessons L D E

3. Overhauled Know the logs for each maintenance 1.5 (3.0-1.0 3.0)
Procedure intervals
Familiarized for using special tools for 1.5
dismantling and assembling
Enable to read separator diagram 1.0
Perform dismantled and assembled 2.0
Perform common maintenance 2.0
direction
4. Principle and Describe the principles of 2.0 (2.0 - - - -)
Terminology sedimentation of separator
Describe the interface
Describe the clarifier, purifier, bowls
and paring disc
Supervision and control of EPC
5. Troubleshooting Operate all basic operation and 6.0 (2.0 –1.0–3.0)
functions of separator
Settings of all parameters
Automatic functions
Technical reference
Presentation of malfunction scenario

Total 24.0 (11.5-4.0-8.5)

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Part B (2): Inter-relationships between principal ALCAP separator

subjects

PRESENTATION DATA

ALCAP
SEPARATOR ALCAP
UPDATING SEPARATOR
DATA

PRINCIPLE TYPES MAIN AND

OF ELECTRONIC AUXILIARY
PROGRAMMABLE MACHINERIES
CONTROLLER OPERATIONAL
ANDFUNCTION

PART B: COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMETABLE

Part B (3): Proposed Course Timetable “Use of ALCAP Separator)

TIME DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3

0800 H 1. Design and function 3. Overhauled procedure Continuation… principle and

1000 H Describe the function and discuss the maintenance terminology… Supervision and
principle of interval of control of EPC.
separator. each components.
Identify the sensor and alarm Inlet, outlet device, separator 5. Trouble shooting
indicator bowl, Describe basic operation and
Describe the manual operation discharge mechanism, function
of vibration, of separator
ALCAP and EPC monitor changing oil, cleaning of parts

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1000 H COFFEE BREAK C O F F E E BREAK COFFEE BREAK

1015 H

1015 H Discuss all necessary safety Familiarize for reading diagram, Exercises activities:
1200 H procedure using
special tools for dismantling • Setting of parameters
2. Operations – describe the and • Automatic mode function
separator system starting, assembling.
operating
and stopping procedures under Performing dismantling activity.
both
manual and emergency
situation
1200 H LUNCH BREAK LUNCH BREAK LUNCH BREAK
1300 H

1300 H Continuation… operation… Performing assembling activity. .

1500 H describe, Performing common Exercises Activities:
starting, stopping, manual and maintenance • Manual mode function
emergency procedures. direction • Technical reference
Describe pre-start checking
including
the parameters setting.

1500 H COFFEE BREAK COFFEE BREAK COFFEE BREAK

1515 H

1515 H Perform the normal and 4. Principle and Terminology Performing malfunction
1700 H emergency scenario
shut-down. Describe the principle of between technical, electrical
sedimentation, base on
Perform safe working practices interface, clarification, the Electronic Programmable
on purification, and Controller (EPC)
watch keeping procedure. the parts of separator.
Final Assessment
Assessment Assessment

NOTES:
L = Lecture, D = Demonstration, E = Exercise

Total teaching contact time: 24 hours. Short breaks can be taken between the periods as
necessary or convenient.

Additional periods of discussion/workshop can be arranged as necessary or convenient.

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Part C: Detailed Teaching Syllabus

The detailed teaching syllabus indicates the contents of the course

and appropriate references and teaching aids.

Learning objectives

The detailed teaching syllabus has been written in learning-objective

format in which the objective describes what the participant must do to
demonstrate that knowledge has been acquired. All objectives are
understood to be prefixed by the words “The expected learning
outcome is that the participants are able to ……….”

References and teaching aids

In order to assist the instructor, references are shown against the

learning objective to indicate LOPX 707SFD-34 separator manual
references and publications, bibliographies, textbooks and other
references, as well as additional teaching aids which the instructor
may wish to use when preparing course material.

The material is listed in the course framework. The following notations

and abbreviations are used:
R LOPX 707SFD-34 separator manual and references
C computer base training program
B bibliography
Teaching aids
Ch chapter
p. page
para. Paragraph
Ap Appendix

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