Membrane Nitrogen Generator System
PSA Nitrogen Generator System
Our fire-fighting and fire prevention systems are essential for ensuring safety and protecting the life of the crew on board and property on your ships. These systems definitely require regular and proper maintenance to ensure their reliable operation in case of emergency.
However, increasing troubles on the systems recently reported to us suggest that they are not always properly maintained. This document is to remind you of the typical consequences the lack of maintenance could have and of the importance of maintenance to keep the system sound and operable.
The negligence of the maintenance could lead to the failure of the system operation when needed and pose considerable risks to human life or property. Since these systems serve as the last resort for safety protection, you are kindly requested to review the maintenance arrangement to ensure their reliable operation.
Inspection/Maintenance Conducted by Uncertified Agencies
Uncertified agencies do not necessarily fully understand the fundamental structure and functions of the system, and sometimes omit electrical functional tests. Some reportedmalfunctions are caused by their unauthorized access to and improper modification of the program. In addition, replacing consumables is out of the scope of their service in most cases.
Their failure to detect and identify signs and symptoms for a malfunction could lead to seriousconsequences, including activation failure of the system.
The system requires the use of genuine components and regular maintenance for its proper operation.
Periodic Check of the Filters
The filters are essential components to maintain the quality of the generate gas and to ensure that the system gives its intended performance. They need to be replaced at the intervals specified in the instruction manual and whenever deterioration is found on them or the differential pressure reaches the specified level for replacement.