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Well if you are reading this, most likely you know what is
ODME for. But lets still ask it. Why do we need ODME? Can’t
we just ban throwing oily mixture overboard and land it with
barge.
ODME brings a balance between “do not throw oil into sea”
and “reduce operational costs” to the ship owners.
All these values are fed to the computing unit of the ODME.
Computing unit does all the mathematical calculations to get
the required values. Most of the times you will find the
computing unit in Cargo control room. Now lets see how and
from where the computing unit gets these values
Flow rate
ODME computing unit gets the flow rate from flow meter. A
small sample line goes from the main line, pass through the
flow meter and goes back to the main line. Flow meter
calculates the flow in m3/Hr and gives this value to the
computing unit through a signal cable.
Measuring PPM
Measuring cell is the component that measures the amount
of oil (in ppm) in the water. Measuring cell is located in a
cabinet called “Analysing unit”. Most of the times you will
find “Analysing unit” in the pump room.
The analysing unit sends the data values like pressure and oil
content to the computing unit in the CCR. Depending upon
the make, the analysing unit send these values either
directly to computing unit or through converting unit.
The computing unit calculates the IRD based upon all these
values fed to it. If the IRD is less than 30 L/NM, it gives the
command to solenoid valve assembly to open the overboard
valve and close slop recirculation valve. When the IRD
becomes more than 30 L/NM, it closes the overboard valve.
The computing unit also calculates the amount of actual
oil that has been discharged to sea. The requirement is that
we cannot discharge total oil more than 1/30000 of the total
cargo carried. Before we start ODME, we need to calculate
and feed this maximum allowed value in the ODME. This we
will discuss later in this post.
Operation of ODME
It will ask to confirm, which we will and we have now set the
max oil discharge limit.
2. Allow minimum 36 hours settling time
We will wash the tanks and collect the slops in slop tank. But
before we can start pumping out oily water through ODME,
we need to allow a minimum of 36 hours settling time. This
settling time ensures that the oil has separated completely
from the water.
We may argue that if our discharge is limited to 30L/NM,
then what difference does it make with settling time ? But
the fact is that even when we can use the ODME to discharge
oily water, we must ensure that the oil is minimum in the
water.
Check if the inlet and outlet valves for flow meter are open
Check & rotate the sample pump shaft with hand to check if
it is free to move
Also check and confirm that all values are in auto and not in
manual mode. These values to check are for flow rate, speed
and PPM.
Once we have set up the ODME, we can start the slop tank
pump containing oily water in recirculation mode. Now even
when it is running on the recirculation mode and overboard
valve is closed, on some equipments you can check the IRD
in the CCR ODME screen. If you see some strange valves, for
example high PPM of oil in sample, stop the pump and
Check and monitor the values for oil in water (PPM) and IRD.
If IRD is close to 30 L/NM, you dont want it to cross 30L/NM
and stop the operation. In this case you can reduce the
pump speed to reduce the flow. With flow rate reduced, the
IRD will reduce too.
Monitor the oil water interface level by MMC or UTI tape. This
is important because we are serious about the environment.
We want to stop the overboard discharge few centimeters
before we reach the oil surface. This shows our seriousness
to save the environment. The also shows that our aim was
not to dischrage as much oil as we can but was to discharge
as much clean water as we can.
Moreover we do not want to spoil our ODME system by
allowing the oil to enter into the system.
Conclusion
But if we know our equipment well, not only these will seem
easy to operate but also will operate perfectly.
70 Comments
Ajay solanki
Jun 3, 2016
Thanx captain for the explaination. That was a good help in understanding
working/principle of ODMCS. Made my doubt clear on the topic.
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Rajeev Jassal
Jun 3, 2016
Happy that I could be of some help to you Ajay. Let me know if you have
any question anytime.
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arvind
Jun 6, 2016
Thanks a lot sir .....I have one query ......how can we rectify pressure
sensor sensor under range error in jowa odme ??
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Rajeev Jassal
Jun 9, 2016
I am not sure what that alarm is for but usually there are 2 alarms related
to pressure sensor of ODME. One faulty pressure sensor for which we
need to replace pressure sensor. Second the pressure at pressure sensor
is either too low or too high. In this case we need to check the line up and
if required valves are open.
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Pradeep Pandey
Jun 30, 2016
Pressure sensor can be individually tested with available pressure
calibrator onboard. If still facing problem of under range/low pressure
during operation then need to check for cause for abnormalities .
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Sanchit
Jun 17, 2016
Thank you very much for the details. I was looking for this.
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Rajeev Jassal
Jun 30, 2016
Glad it was of some help to you
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Vikas
Jun 17, 2016
Thanks
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Rajeev Jassal
Jun 30, 2016
Thanks for reading Vikas
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Pradeep Pandey
Jun 30, 2016
Thanks a lot.Appreciate your efforts taken for detailed explanation.
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Rajeev Jassal
Jun 30, 2016
Glad you liked it..
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Rahul Gupta
Jul 5, 2016
Perfect article for clear understanding. I have another request, could you
kindly explain if Oily Water Separator and Oil Filtering Equipment are the
same thing or not. I have failed to find a reasonable answer or
explanation for this online, kindly advise asap. I have my orals next week.
Thank you.
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Rajeev Jassal
Jul 5, 2016
To answer your question in one word, YES they are same as both refers
to the same equipment mentioned in MARPOL Annex 1, Reg 14. In early
days when the requirement to have such equipment came in force (in
1972 or so) There was a slight difference in both of these terms.
Separating was meant for equipment which generated effluent from 0-
100 ppm. Filtering equipment were the equipments which generated
effluent from 0-15 ppm (See para 2 of preamble of IMO Res A 393(X)
http://imo.udhb.gov.tr/dosyam/EKLER/A.393(X).pdf ). This most likely
was the time when there were requirements for 100 ppm as well as 15
ppm but this is not applicable anymore and both these terms are used as
one. Let me know if you need any other information anytime Rahul. All
the best for your Orals.
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Rahul Gupta
Jul 5, 2016
This is astonishing, thank you so much, load off my mind. Best wishes to
you. Really appreciate your help :)
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Rs gill
Jul 7, 2016
The recommended settling time is about 36 hours as per the INTERTANKO
" A Guide for Correct. Entries in the Oil Record Book" also one should
always keep atleast 1m sounding of water at the bottom of the tank. A
well written article.
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Rajeev Jassal
Jul 12, 2016
Thanks for correcting me. I have amended that accordingly.
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Yudi
Apr 23, 2019
Hello sir. Is it mandatory to keep at least 1 m sounding of water at the
bottom of the tank while discharging slops via ODME ? If yes, where has
this requirement/ recommendation/ guidance been mentioned ?
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sagar kumar
Jul 14, 2016
Thanks sir nice article. Please consider to write on COP's and stripping
pump .
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Rajeev Jassal
Jul 14, 2016
Glad you liked it Sagar.. I will write on COPs in near future..
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JOTHIVEL
Jul 16, 2016
Good effort captain , pls keep up this like this article's all seafarer will be
educated hope it will reach most of our seafarer's.
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Rajeev Jassal
Jul 16, 2016
Thanks Jothivel..And soon we will try to make every seafarer a part of this
by getting their knowledge on this platform and learning from them.
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shishir shekhar
Aug 3, 2016
dear sir, your articles have been very simple and easy to understand.
They all have been a great help. Can you also write about the tank
cleaning operations on crude oil tankers prior readying her for dry dock. it
will be great help as i have no practical experience of a dry dock.
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Rajeev Jassal
Aug 3, 2016
Glad to know that these have been of some help to you Shishir. I will
write on tank cleaning on crude oil tankers very soon.
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Vinoth
Aug 18, 2016
Amazing explanation.Thak u very much captain.
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Rajeev Jassal
Aug 23, 2016
Glad you liked it Vinoth..
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Nicolas
Aug 22, 2016
Hi Capt, thanks for sharing your knowledge, very good and usefull, really
appreciate. Still confused about odme, ….let’s take the example above,
total quantity permitted 1000 litres, say flow rate 100 cubic meters per
hour, 10 ppm, 10 knots… turns out to be IR= 0,1 L/NM….discharge
permitted….that means I can go on discharging provided I don’t reach the
total quantity of 1000 litres of oil and the IR not exceed 30 L/nm …Is that
correct ?.....thanks
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Rajeev Jassal
Aug 23, 2016
You nailed it Nicolas... Absolutely correct..
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Yee Mon Oo
Oct 21, 2016
very interesting, simple and clear explanation. Thanks a lot, Sir
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Rajeev Jassal
Oct 31, 2016
Thanks Yee..
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nirala
Oct 30, 2016
Could u tell me that if annex 2 cargo to discharge through odme only
common line which are splitted at end in two (i.e over and under water).
In this condition how can we close the recirculation valve and if switch on
the odme, will we make entry in ORB or not for annex 2?
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Rajeev Jassal
Oct 31, 2016
This is very interesting situation. You can read the full answer here.
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nirala
Oct 31, 2016
Thnks for prompt reply and valuabe info.
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Rajeev Jassal
Oct 31, 2016
Thanks Nirala..
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Igor
Nov 16, 2016
The question is... if, the residues in slop tank were accumulated while
several voyages however possibility to discharge at sea opened only now,
how to set 1/30000 limit. Thanks.
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Rajeev Jassal
Nov 17, 2016
We have carried 30000T of oil. The tanks were washed and washing
transferred to a slop tank. Now there would be two conditions. First lets
assume that the these washings were discharged through ODME. The
total oil discharged after the ODME operation was 700 Litres (allowed was
1000 litres which is 1/30000 of 30000T). Now we carry more oil cargo of
15000 T. The washings of this cargo are again collected in the same tank.
Now the the 300 litres saved in previous operation will not add to this. We
will be allowed maximum of only 500 litres to discharge during ODME
operation. Second case will be if the washings of the first cargo are not
discharged through ODME and washings of the second cargo are mixed
with the previous washings. Now in this case the limits will be added. The
Total cargo of which these washings formed part of will be 45000 T and
we will be allowed maximum of 1500 litres to discharge. I hope that
makes sense.
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Gulbag
Jan 6, 2017
Dear Sir kindly explain difference between Bulk qty discharged and final
qty discharged as per Guide for correct entry in the ORB item no 47 and
48
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Rajeev Jassal
Feb 4, 2017
Item no 47 is quantity discharged in this operation. Item no 48 is the
total quantity discharged. It will only be different if during one voyage,
ODME was operated over two periods. For example if the total quantity of
slops is 200 m3 and one day 50 m3 of slops was discharged and then it
was stopped. Again after few days the remaining 150 m3 of slops was
discharged. In this case while making entry for second discharge, item 47
will be 150 m3 and item 48 will be 200 m3.
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Jun Olaguer
Oct 30, 2017
Good day. Excellent blog by the way. Although I can't seem to agree with
you regarding item 47 and 48. As per OCIMF Clean Seas Guide for Oil
Tankers (1.8 Slop Tank Discharge), it is conceptualize that you should
have two phases of discharge. The first phase is the bulk discharge where
you can discharge at max allowable rate. Then you should stop, measure
and then continue to discharge at a slower rate to avoid the vortex effect.
Preferably using the stripping line. This will now constitute your item 47
and item 48. Also, you can check it with INTERTANKO a guide for correct
entries in the Oil Record Book Part II.
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KristoJacobo
Jun 8, 2018
I agree with Jun Olaguer
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KristoJacobo
Jun 8, 2018
@Capt. Rajeev.Very good article.well expalined..
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Deba
Jan 20, 2017
Thanks, You wrote awesome, I have learn lots of things from your article.
It's really helpful for any readers. Battery Operated Flow Meter
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Rajeev Jassal
Feb 4, 2017
Glad you liked it Deba..
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Gulbag
Feb 4, 2017
Hi Sir, We recently used ODME. The intial alarm was set up at 400 ppm.
With every intial actions the alarm came up several times as high PPM.
Then the value was adjusted to 800 ppm. And the operation started
successfully. While monitoring over side It looked almost black discharge
getting overboard. The operation was stopped in 8 mins time to avoid any
trouble with serious violation of code of conduct. So sir can you advise if
there is any limit to input the ppm value or there is no limit.
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Rajeev Jassal
Feb 4, 2017
There is no limit of PPM as per the MARPOL. Vessel only need to satisfy
IRD and total oil quantity. But most of the ODME equipments have a
limitation of maximum PPM of 999 after which it will automatically stop.
With 800 PPM, I do not think you should get black water. 800PPM is quite
clear water. I think problem can be the discharge line after the sample
point which may be dirty, or the PPM meter is not working where as the
oil PPM content is much more and it is only showing 800PPM. Check the
sample of oily mixture entering the ODME through the drain. Check if it is
black. If it is clear water then it surely is the line (after the sample point)
that is dirty.
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suresh
May 10, 2017
Thanks a lot sir and it was very useful,,
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Karan Keswani
May 22, 2017
Vessel tried to decant this morning through the Stripper pump as we have
2 flow meters, Initially we were successful and managed to pump out
approx 35 m3 of wash water through ODME, After sometime we received
an Alarm “ PRESSURE SENSOR U/R’’, and the Overboard Valve closed.
Vessel has then checked GPS signal, Fresh water ,Controlled air and
sampling pump for proper operation. We checked in the manual for
Trouble shooting but found nothing in connection with the above alarm.
We again tried to start decanting but the Alarm still persists. Kindly
advise.
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CHEM MASTER
Jun 3, 2017
A SLOP with mixed cleaning detergent can be discharged ? Adding
emulsfiying detergent surely will decrease the oil quantity and even let
zero slop by this way ??
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Jshyam
Jul 26, 2017
On completion of decanting Operation it was noticed that the flow rate is
showing 400 -500 m3/ hour instead of actual which was 38-40m3/hour .
Means there is a wrong reading input from the flowmeter . Now since the
operation is done , how to justify it in the Record book. What flow rate
should we write in the record book. All parameters were Automatic.
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MIDHUN JOY
Sep 5, 2017
thank u so much sir.. for a fresh chief officer like it is a grt help.. really
appreciate
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Ashish
Oct 28, 2017
Dear Capt. Rajeev , hello and many thanks for such a post. It's always
nice to have such a back up for future references though i would like to
ask one question about ODMCS. If it's showing wrong time how to correct
that. Hope to hear from you soon. Many thanks once again.
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Imran
Nov 9, 2017
Very useful article.Awesome
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Inyang Innocent
Feb 20, 2018
This is eyes opening experience, thanks sir,
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George
Apr 7, 2018
Anybody famiar with what to do when after closing the supply of the
odme the valve to slop automatically turns to open?
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Georgios An
Apr 7, 2018
Anybody famiar with what to do when after closing the supply of the
odme the valve to slop automatically turns to open?
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Sheeju
May 10, 2018
Thank you very much your Your valuable information sir...could u pls
explain about ppm. Is odmcs automatically stop 15ppm?
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EDUARDO RUIZ MARIN
Jun 21, 2018
Slops on board, engine sludge transfer to the slop tank (system approved
by class) then we have cargo slops together with engine sludges. Can we
use the ODME????
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ThinkCentre
Jul 9, 2018
Dear Sir, can you please explain the difference between Flow Rate and
Discharge Rate ? I don`t believe are the same. Thank you.
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Gela
Aug 6, 2018
Thanks. Very clean.
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Avinash Varella
Aug 7, 2018
Very well explained sir. Could you please provide some information on
how to test ODME?
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Dorin
Aug 7, 2018
30L/Nm alarm verification. simulate: oil content 580 ppm, speed 10 kn,
flow 500 m3/h. discharge valve should open(29 L / Nm). After that set oil
content to 620 ppm.Discharge valve should close and alarm L/Nm exceed
should come. (31 L / Nm). Regards.
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Aug 8, 2018
Thanks capt,now can you discribe about tankscop,multigas detectors,and
drager tubes
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Sailor L
Oct 29, 2018
Good day sir , Nice explanation given above, can u pls say what is the
difference btwn odmcs and odme ?
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Lakshmanan
Jan 9, 2019
Dear sir, thank u lot of. I have one request how would know analyser
sensor OK or not!?? Because we can calibrated Flow transmitter.. If there
is chance know about sensor healthy or not???
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eldho
Feb 11, 2019
hi our ship odme was not working because of actuater stuck now we have
corrected but date and showing old. please tell how to set time model
bristol babcock
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Anand
Feb 11, 2019
Thanks :)
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Li Qiang
Mar 7, 2019
Thanks a lot CAPT,Very well explained. But could you please explain that
why the max oil mixture discharged is 1/3000 by totall quanity as per
regulation?
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Joseph
Apr 28, 2019
Very interesting! What is the main reason of having a Communication
Error Alarm? Thanks
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Josely
Apr 29, 2019
I would like to know the action will you take if you find that on testing the
ODME or OWS it is not working?