Overcharge of Refrigeration System Indication Overcharge of Refrigeration System : The liquid level in the condenser is too high (high condenser gauge reading). This will reduce the available condensing surface, with corresponding increase in the saturation temperature and pressure. High pressure switch of the refrigerant compressor activates and stops the compressor. The suction and the […]
Marine Refrigeration System A marine refrigeration system is a key element onboard any vessel. Food and drinks, cargo and garbage need to be kept in optimal conditions at all times. Well-maintained food and drinks are essential for passengers’ and crew’s health. And many cargo ships need to be equipped with high quality marine refrigeration and air […]
Regulations Watertight Bulkheads in Ships The safety of a ship in damaged condition is majorly dependent on the strength and integrity of its watertight bulkheads. There are a lot of factors that go into deciding the position of watertight bulkheads in a ship, and designing them structurally. Watertight bulkheads are vertically designed watertight divisions/walls within the ship’s […]
Marine Refrigeration Systems The objective of any refrigeration system is to collect heat from a low temperature area and move it to a high temperature area. Refrigerant is a substance that acts as a cooling agent by absorbing and giving off heat. Usually there are two types of refrigeration systems commonly encountered : namely the […]
Reducing Oil Level in Compressor If the oil level in the compressor crank case of the refrigeration system is reducing within short intervals, this indicates leakage or increase in consumption of lube oil due to following reasons : Reasons Solutions Nozzle or filter clogged. Ensure that the nozzle in oil return line or filter in […]
Evaporator Coil Icing Another common problem in reefer system is icing of the evaporation coils which may happen due to : Reasons Solutions Too low temperature setting. Increase the coil temperature by adjusting TEV or it’s sensor. The coil capacity is less. Install large capacity evaporator coils. Defrost is not operational. Check if the defrost […]
Refrigeration System Problem in Ship It may happen that all the provision rooms or cargo holds are maintained at correct temperature, but in doing so the discharge temperature of the compressor is going above the limit. This problem may arise due to following reasons : Reasons Solutions Excessive suction temperature due to less refrigerant in […]
Reduced Cooling Capacity If the cooling capacity of the plant has reduced and it is not being able to maintain the provision room or cargo hold temperature, following may be the causes : Reasons Solutions Inadequate refrigeration. Charge refrigerant in the circuit. Insufficient or damaged insulation in the room. Check and renew the insulation. Room […]
Compressor is Running Continuously The function of compressor in a refrigeration system is to act as a pump to circulate the refrigerant in the cooling circuit. It can happen that to maintain the cooling temperature in the rooms, the compressor is running continuously. If this happens following can be the causes for the same : […]
Compressor Start and Stops Frequently If while maintaining the correct temperature of the ship’s provision room or reefer cargo, the reefer compressor is frequently cutting-in and out, then such problem needs to be sorted out immediately. The most normal causes for such operation are : Reasons Solutions Wrong Setting of Cutouts : It may be […]