Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Cargo Handling Simulator
(LPG - Carrier)
Liquid Cargo Operations Simulator
provides very realistic real time simulation of the thermodynamic
and fluid properties of the liquids and gases along with the process
control systems used in the storage and handling of potentially
hazardous bulk liquids from shore to ship and ship to shore. With
these simulators, we can further encourage perfection in safe
operation of liquefied gas carriers as well as ensure the
preservation and protection of the marine environment.
Purpose
STCW 95 Part B 1/12 suggests that
shipping companies take initiatives in training officers handling
Liquid cargo on a specialized cargo handling simulator. The LPG
simulator course at IMC meets the training requirements for cargo
operations as per STCW 95 and the other requirements of
international conventions & regulations from organizations such as
IMO, ICS, OCIMF and SIGTTO. It also meets requirements of ISGOTT,
IGS, IGC, ISM and TSG. The course provides significant benefits in
all areas of LPG operations to personnel involved with the handling
of LPG either ashore or afloat.
The course
is intended for training 2nd Mates, Mates & Masters on
the storage and handling of
potentially hazardous bulk liquids.
The Simulator
"Safe Cargo" the Liquid Cargo
Handling Simulator at IMC is a joint development, between Warsash
Maritime Centre, Warsash, England and M/s. Ship Analytics - USA. The
simulator takes a wholesome tanker ship approach unlike other
simulators that only have a CCR approach. The ship Model and
operating concepts are based on real ship.
The ship model is totally realistic
and works on the atmosphere contained within a tank e.g.: if it has
say, air, IG, mixture of IG & HC. Every stage during all these
operations can be monitored with real value equipment such as Gas
Monitors, pump suction discharge pressure gauges, temperatures
gauges, dew point guages etc.
The LPG simulator at IMC consists of
six stations, and operates in a multi station environment and are
linked together to enable direct ship/ship or ship/terminal
operations. Simulator exercises are conducted in real-time and
candidates are put through the critical faces of all operations
carried out within a dry dock to dry dock cycle.
 Malfunctions for every perceivable
situation can be simulated. Generic malfunctions such as failure of
valves, pumps, controllers, leaks etc., and more specific
malfunctions such as icing up of condensers, high dew point in IG.
etc can be programmed.
The simulator has a continuous
monitoring system of all student actions. The playback and recording
feature and trending graphs are provided to enable monitoring of
specific student performance that can be used during student
de-brief.
Simulator Model - Details
The LPG simulator model is based on
a 22 000 m3 capacity Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Carrier of a fully refrigerated design. The main features of the
model include:
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4 cargo tanks
and associated hold spaces
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2 pressurized
deck storage tanks
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Liquid & Vapor
Cargo piping systems
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Cargo Heaters
and booster pumps
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Cooling water
system
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3 two stage
R22/LPG cascade refrigeration plants
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Inert gas / dry
air supply and distribution system
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Alcohol
(de-icing) distribution system
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Automatic and
portable gas detection facilities
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Ballast system
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Hold space
ventilation and stripping system
Our LPG simulator course can be
tailored to specific needs of individual shipping companies. A 6 day
management level course is currently available at IMC.
For more specific details of the
simulator model and its detailed layout please write to us with your
request.
Course Intake:
12 candidates
Schedule:
Course Available every Monday-
Check
Current Schedule
Course availability:
Course to be booked in advance.
Suggest book your seats in advance at least a week prior to the
start of class.
Documents Required:
1 Copy of Certificate of Competency (COC)
1 Copy of Passport (for proof of
age)
2 Nos. passport size photographs
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