DRAWING TITLE FINAL DRAWING
ITEM SHAFT EARTHING DEVICE
SHIPYARD JIANGSU NEW YANGZIJIANG SHIPYARD
HULL No. YZJ2015-2223
VESSEL TYPE 2,700 TEU CONTAINER CARRIER
K.C. LTD. MODEL CATHSED
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0 ORIGINALLY PREPARED HARRY JUL.03,18
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INDEX
Description Page No
1. Specification & Scope of supply 3
2. Introduction 4
3. Design base 5
4. Installation work by shipyard 5
5. Installation 5
6. Operation 11
7. Maintenance and service 12
8. The life time of brushes 12
9. Trouble shooting 13-14
<Drawings> 15-18
- General arrangement of shaft earthing device (DA-PSH) 15
- Detail of Digital mV-meter 16
- Detail of Pan spring brush holder (DA-PSH) 17
- Detail of Shaft slip ring 18
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1. Specification & Scope of supply
SHAFT Q’ty 1 SET
SLIP RING Q’ty 2 SETS (PER SHAFT)
SHAFT OUT DIAMETER Ø 510
TOTAL WEIGHT APPROX. 11.0 kg
NO OFF PART NO DESCRIPTION
1 KCS0043B DIGITAL MILLI-VOLT METER WITH CABLE GLANDS
2 KCS005 SILVER ALLOY SLIP-RING
1 KCDHDA DOUBLE BRUSH HOLDER FOR EARTHING
1 KCSHDA SINGLE BRUSH HOLDER FOR MONITORING
SUPPORT BAR (Ø20 X 310mm) WITH INSULATION CAP
1 KCS0144
AND FIXING BOLT
3 KCBDA HIGH DENSITY SILVER GRAPHITE BRUSH
1 KCSEBDA SHAFT EARTH BENDING BAR
4 KCS011 STAINLESS STEEL BAND
2 KCS0151 PRESSURE TAPE (50mm, 2”)
2 KCS015 PRESSURE TAPE (19mm, 3/4”)
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2. Introduction
A turning propeller shaft on a ship becomes electrically insulated from the hull by the lubricating oil
film in the bearings and by the use of non-metallic bearing materials in the tail shaft. When the
shaft is insulated in this way an electrical potential can be measured between the shaft and the
hull and this can accelerate corrosion in the ship.
If the ship has a system of cathodic protection, whether it is sacrificial anode or an impressed
current system, the shaft insulation will prevent the propeller and the boss from receiving
protection.
The electrical potential between the shaft and the hull can also cause a heavy current to flow in
bearings when the oil film breaks down or is contaminated with seawater. This current can cause
deep pitting of the bearing surface. Excessive wear on the shaft bearings can often be traced to
this cause.
Now in addition it’s necessary to reduce the spark erosion causing the excessive wear on main
engine metal bearings and this shaft earthing is the most appropriate method.
All the troubles can be avoided and cathodic protection can be extended to the propeller if the
shaft is properly earthed with a propeller shaft slip ring. The effectiveness of the shaft earthing
system should ensure a maximum contact resistance of no greater than 0.001 ohms.
Our own tests indicate that high silver content brushes running on a silver track have repeatable
low conductivity that can maintain these limits and ensure a low resistance contact is maintained
even under dirty conditions.
The shaft earthing assembly comprises a pair of high silver content / graphite compound brushes
mounted in balanced brush holder, running on a silver alloy slip ring.
Each brush holder has a adjustable spring tensioner which is supplied preset to the standard
pressure. At this pressure the expected life of the brush is approx. one year.
Spring tension pressure could be adjusted by spring tension bolt but be sure that the spring should
not be twisted and properly fastened.
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3. Design base
- Intermediate shaft diameter : Ø510mm
4. Installation work by shipyard
- Assembling the intermediate shaft earthing assembly
- Fixing the shaft monitoring millivolt meter & wiring
- Welding the support bar on the mounting post & Assembling the brush holders
- Fixing the shaft earth bending bar to support bar and double brush holder by bolting
tightly
5. Installation
5.1. Weld the mounting post(s) nearby shaft where slip ring is installed.
5.2. Weld the support bar(s) carefully on mounting post according to the drawing. (Dwg No.
SDAPSH01)
5.3. Slip ring
CAUTION : It is strictly required to install slip ring correctly according to following procedure for
the good performance of shaft earthing and longer life time of brushes.
5.3.1. Make clean the area where slip ring is positioned.
The area should be cleaned and prepared for a bright bare steel.
KEEP CLEAN
SHAFT
Approx.130mm
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5.3.2. Fasten stainless steel bands (A & B) around the shaft temporarily.
BAND (A) BAND (B)
130mm
SHAFT
KEEP CLEAN
5.3.3. Put the slip ring (width: 70mm) around the shaft and mark the overlapped part.
Cut the overlapped part at an angle of 45o carefully, which is very important job.
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After cutting properly rub both edges of inner surface of slip ring with a fine-mesh
file or sand paper as below. Then secure slip ring very tightness around shaft;
5.3.4. Fasten the slip ring around the shaft by tightening the stainless steel band (B).
When the slip ring is tightly installed no protrusion or gap is found.
In case there happens with protrusion or gap smoothly rub the protrusion with
sand paper (should be above #1,000).
BAND (A) BAND (B)
SHAFT
5.3.5. Fasten both edges of slip ring with 3/4”(19mm) pressure tape for a preparation of
tight fastening of stainless steel band.
Apply the tape to the slip ring three times at the opposite direction of the shaft
rotation.
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① First 1 layer
② Second 2~3 layer
5.3.6. Fasten the stainless steel band(A) over the pressure tape by tightening the fixing
bolt around the edge of slip ring.
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5.3.7. Fasten the stainless steel band(B) over the pressure tape tightly by tightening the
fixing bolt around the edge of slip ring.
After tightening bands (A, B), bend the end part of band to the opposite direction
to prevent loosening when the shaft rotates.
5.3.8. Apply 2”(50mm) pressure tape over both stainless steel bands (A & B) at
the opposite direction of the shaft rotation finally. Keep the minimum
30mm width of slip ring where brushes run.
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5.4. Brush holder
5.4.1. Carefully study the drawing for correct installation and keep the distance of
3mm between bottom of brush holder and slip ring surface. Also keep the
distance between center of support bar and slip ring surface acc to the shaft
outdia. (Refer to the drawing ‘SDAPSH01’)
5.4.2. Fit the brush holder to the support bar and align the assembly so that the
brushes are able to run centrally on the slip ring, and the brush holders
assembly is to be clear of the slip ring securing brackets when the shaft
rotates. And shaft earth bending bar to be tightened properly on the double
brush holder and end of support bar.
Secure the assembly in this position by tightening the hexagon headed bolt
at the top of the brush holder body.
※ Single brush holder to be fitted on the insulation cap of support bar, the direction is
engine side. Double brush holder to be fitted opposite end of support bar, the
direction is propeller side.
5.4.3. The support bar for double brush holder should be connected to the hull electrically.
So the mounting post supplied by shipyard should be welded on the hull plate. The
touched mounting post surface should be galvanized to ensure metal touch in case
the mounting post will be installed by bolting.
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5.4.4. No any insulation tape, tube, paint should be applied on the double brush holder
and support bar.
5.5. Shaft monitoring millivolt meter (Digital type)
5.5.1. The system comprises a bulkhead mounted panel that incorporates
terminals and a digital display meter.
5.5.2. The meter has a high internal resistance that restricts current flow in the
circuit to minimal levels and thus minimizes the volt drop between the slip
ring and the single (monitor) brush. The meter therefore accurately displays
the potential difference between the shaft and hull.
5.5.3. For ease of interpretation the display meter is scaled up to 250mV.
As the meter reading rises above 80mV it is recommended that the slip ring
and brushes to be checked and cleaned.
5.5.4. The contact point of earth cable of mV meter should be free from paint.
5.5.5. To prevent noise, the signal cable should be arranged separately with any
other power cables.
6. Operation
6.1. The millivolt meter normally reads 250mV full scale.
6.2. Reading of below 80mV when shaft is turning at sea indicate proper earthing. If readings
are above 80mV, clean the faces of slip ring and brushes with a clean cloth.
6.3. The millivolt meter will read '0' when shaft is at rest because of the current entering the
propeller will return to the hull through main engine bearings and engine foundation.
6.4. Check according to troubleshooting in case the millivolt meter reading is '0' when shaft is
turning at sea.
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7. Maintenance and service
7.1. This earthing assembly should be checked at least twice a week for cleanliness.
7.2. If there has been a build-up of oil, dirt, scale and rust on the slip ring face or between slip
ring and shaft, this should be removed with a degreaser, emery paper and clean cloth.
7.3. Inspect and clean the brushes and brush holder to prevent their moving due to dirt build-
up. Inspect the brush copper leads (pig tails) to ensure they have not become loose or
corroded. The brush wear-down should be noted.
7.4. At the time of every dry dock, disassemble the slip ring and clean the surface of the shaft
right thereunder.
8. The life time of brushes
8.1. The brushes are getting worn out by metal touch with slip ring.
Therefore it’s strictly required to keep clean and smooth surface of slip ring, also to carry
out proper installation / alignment of brush holders as per our manual and drawing.
Otherwise it’s very hard to obtain the proper earthing and the proper life time of brushes.
8.2. The brushes are consumable parts with wearing ratio approximately 2~3mm per 1,000
hours shaft rotation under proper installation. The replacement time is shown by
engraving the line (15mm from the top) on the brushes.
Customer is requested to replace brushes with spares when the time comes.
8.3. Brushes are consumable parts as stated above and they are often consumed earlier but
it’s not a matter of guarantee claim for supplying extra brushes.
8.4. Use only our genuine silver graphite brushes for longer life and higher earthing efficiency.
Contact K.C. LTD. for purchasing and indicate part number.
CAUTION
Customers are recommended for the purchase of genuine spare parts as imitated parts
make the system get fatally wrong.
Of course a quick technical support and maintenance services are guaranteed with only
our genuine parts.
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9. TROUBLE SHOOTING
NO. FAILURE POSSIBLE REASON REQUIRED ACTION
01 “O” millivolt on 1) Shaft is at rest. 1) Check while engine runs.
meter.
2) Insulator of support bar is 2) Tighten the insulator on the
loosened / missing. support bar for single brush
holder.
3) Cable connection inside meter is 3) Make sure (+) and (-) in terminal
wrong. block.
4) Cable connection between single 4) Make sure cable connection of
brush holder(insulated support single brush holder(insulated
bar) and meter is untightened / support bar) is out of touch with
short circuit. hull.
5) Meter is faulty. 5) Check the reading at mV meter's
display and at the same time
measure the reading of millivolt
before millivolt-meter by tester
during ship's sailing.
Compare and judge. Then
replace meter.
6) Brush on single brush holder is 6) Replace brushes.
worn down.
※ Special remark We often receive claim of mV meter’s malfunction due to "0" reading. But the zero
reading doesn't always mean faulty earthing. So check regularly(once a week) for
maintenance and confirm the device is working in normal condition as follows;
1. For good installation
① Check if all brushes tightly get in touch with slip ring.
② Check the contact surface of sharp edge on slip ring.
③ Check and clear the surface of slip ring or between slip ring and shaft from
any oil/grease and rust.
④ Check tight connection of shaft earth bending bar.
2. For good working measurement
① Check the reading after removing one of the brushes fitted on double brush
holder during ship's sailing. Reading is zero or above zero.
② Check the reading after removing all brushes fitted on double brush holder
during ship's sailing. Reading is far above zero.
From the above check you can find the reading above 1mV with brush(es)
removed from double brush holder and also 0mV with double brushes fitted,
which means present 0mV reading proves good shaft earthing.
So don't worry about "0" reading at the present.
※ Remark : The readings of shaft mV cannot be correctly secured when ship is
sailing in fresh/brackish water.
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NO. FAILURE POSSIBLE REASON REQUIRED ACTION
02 Too high 1) Shaft earth bending bar is 1) Tighten shaft earth bending bar
millivolt loosened. by bolting.
(above 80 mV) 2) Surface of slip ring is not clean 2) Clean the surface of slip ring with
on meter. due to build-up of oil, dirt, scale a degreaser, sand(emery) paper
and rust. and clean cloth.
3) Between slip ring and shaft is not 3) Dismantle. Then clean slip ring
clean due to build-up of oil, dirt, and shaft with a degreaser,
scale and rust. sand(emery) paper and clean
cloth.
4) Brushes on double brush holder 4) Replace brushes.
are worn down.
5) The imitated brushes are used. 5) Replace our high density low
resistant silver graphite brushes
as genuine spares.
03 The millivolt 1) The edge of slip ring is not 1) Make smooth edge preparation by
value is varied smooth. sand(emery) paper.
widely.
2) The edge of slip ring is found 2) Dismantle and tightly install again
gap. to remove the gap. When the slip
ring is tightly installed no
overlapped part or gap is found.
In case there happens
with overlapped part smoothly
rub the overlapped part with sand
(emery) paper.
3) The surface of slip ring got 3) Replace the old slip ring with new
damaged. one.
04 The millivolt 1) The potential is less than -25mV. 1) Measure the reading of millivolt
displays ‘LLLL’ before millivolt-meter by tester
(In case of and if the value is less than -
digital meter) 25mV
(-26~-80mV), then it is normal
condition.
2) Meter is faulty. 2) Measure the reading of millivolt
before millivolt-meter by tester
and if the value is more than -
25mV
(-25~80mV), then it should be
replaced with new one.
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