Hydraulic Starting Systems For Diesel Engines
Hydraulic Starting Systems For Diesel Engines
Hydraulic Starting Systems For Diesel Engines
Hydraulic starting systems are suitable for engines up to 150 litres Independent or back-up start system in sub-zero conditions or hazardous areas
IPU hydraulic diesel engine starting systems provide guaranteed reliability, no matter how challenging or unpredictable the environment. This truly independent, dead ship or black start capability is ideal as your only method of starting for stand by and emergency, marine and offshore generators.
Introduction
Manufactured from aluminium or cast iron, hydraulic starter motors can be supplied with Beryllium Copper non-sparking pinions eliminating potential explosion, together with remote or auto start options, electric motor driven recharge pumps and solenoid valves.
And, because IPU Starting specialise in helping you find the right start system for the generator application you can be sure that the solution we provide will be more than up to the job, however demanding. From offshore projects in hazardous areas to auxiliary marine generator sets, hydraulic power is perfect for both single and multiple starts.
Hydraulic starting systems all come complete with a hand pump for manual charging and system purging. When the system is pressurised it gives fast, positive cranking combined with quick acceleration and high torque output providing effective operation in the harshest conditions such as extreme temperatures and dampness even after long shutdown periods.
Accumulators
Starter motors are available for engines from 1-80 litres and above. Manufactured from cast iron, the unique design of the starter motors allows the displacement to be easily increased, to provide greater torque and more power to start larger engines or compensate for greater starting torque requirements in extreme cold environments.
The SC range of accumulators is fully Lloyds approved and come in sizes from 1-16 litres. Bladder accumulators available in sizes up to 54 litres, with TUV, Lloyds ASME and other approvals.
Hand pump
VF foot start valve. Simple rugged design, with wiper seal for self cleaning, and easy to repair design.
Re-charging options
Suitable in applications where there is no other source of power. The engine is then used to recharge the accumulators to starting pressure. Engine driven pumps can be belt or power take off driven (PTO).
Engine pump
Suitable in applications with an electrical supply present with the major advantage of not relying on the engine to recharge as a pressure switch senses a drop in pressure, which in turn fills the accumulators automatically. Motors are available in most voltages and certifications. ATEX (hazardous area) motors are also available as standard.
Motor driven
Benefit of both systems offers higher level of guarantee and may be a specific project requirement.
Combined
Pneumatic recharge
Pneumatic recharge systems rely on an external source of compressed air to drive a hydro-pneumatic pump. The hydro-pneumatic pump works on a ratio of 60:1 as standard which means a pneumatic input pressure of 50 psi (3.5 bar) drives the pump to reach 3000 psi (207 bar) hydraulic oil pressure in the accumulator.
Customer benefits
Hydraulic starters meet ATEX regulations for offshore projects in hazardous areas to auxiliary marine diesel engine generator sets. The energy can be stored indefinitely providing the system is installed and maintained to IPU specifications and can be manually re-charged via a hand pump quickly and easily. Performance of hydraulic starters is unaffected by either very hot or cold conditions, provided the correct viscosity of oil is used and operate efficiently following extensive periods of shut down.
Low maintenance
Hydraulic starting systems are designed to last as long as your engine so why not enjoy low maintenance and replacement costs, as well as peace of mind? The system is totally enclosed with all internal components immersed in oil, thus protecting it from the adverse environmental elements and conditions detrimental to electric or vane starters.
Marine based systems for auxiliary, critical situations and dead ship requirements are designed to meet specific classification systems. These societies include Lloyds register of shipping, DNV, BV, GL and NK with each sharing a common minimum standard for a hand-pumped system capable of delivering three starts within a 30-minute period.
Marine applications
Applications
Choice of accumulation certification for marine applications: PED/CE ASME ASME + PED BV LLOYDS DNV NK DPP
Offshore generator or pump sets require either three or six start attempts without a specific time limit. The number of start attempts required is based on either a customer or project based requirement, such as NFPA20.
Technical information
From 30 Nm to 216 Nm (22 lbf.ft. to 160 lbf.ft.) 10, 16, 22, 28, 38, 66 95% 0.6, 0.95, 1.35, 1.71, 2.32, 4.0 Nitrile (standard), viton (optional) 21 Mpa (3000 psi)
Displacements in cu.in/rev
In excess of 4:1
Maximum working pressure Flow rate (3/8 NPT port) Flow rate (1/2 NPT port) Part number VF8 (1/2 NPT port)
Hand pump
Suction pressure Displacement Part number
PH20
FOR FULL TECHNICAL INFORMATION DOWNLOAD OUR HYDRAULIC MANUAL FROM OUR WEBSITE www.ipu.co.uk
Installation
Our aim is to provide a total solution, not just a system. We can design to your exact specifications; build, test and if required install and commission your system. And dont worry if space is a problem, because items can be supplied loose and mounted in or around the engine skid.
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Our starting solutions operate in some of the harshest environments in the world situations where electric starting would not offer the guarantees our customers demand. The division designs and manufactures bespoke solutions as well as distributing from leading names in the field.
Our starting product portfolio includes: Hydraulic starting systems Air compressor systems Spring starting Nitrogen starting Air starting
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