Vapor Recovery/Return System
medium
Vapor emission control and return systems for tanker operations
Known Models (2)
Alma (Wärtsilä) Alma Marine VRU
variable
· Conditioned Air / Exhaust Air
· vapor_recovery
type: vapor_recovery
method: absorption
Common Failures:
- • Absorption media saturation
- • Blower failure
- • Return line blockage
Service: Absorption-based VRU. Media replacement per schedule.
Spares: Alma (Wärtsilä): Ersatzteile per Hersteller. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen. Dichtungen und Ventileinsätze an Bord vorhalten.
Wartsila (Hamworthy) Wartsila Vapor Recovery Unit
variable
· Conditioned Air / Exhaust Air
· vapor_recovery
type: vapor_recovery
Common Failures:
- • Compressor failure
- • Condenser fouling
- • Vapor return valve malfunction
- • Flame arrestor blockage
Service: Required in SECA/ECA zones. Annual compressor overhaul.
Spares: Wartsila (Hamworthy): Ersatzteile per Hersteller. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen. Dichtungen und Ventileinsätze an Bord vorhalten.