W-Rig 55T BP Tug Deck Machinery Operation Manual – Hydraulic Anchor Windlass, Towing Winch & Electro-Hydraulic Power Pack

Description

W-Rig 55T BP Tug Deck Machinery Operation Manual

This operation manual covers the complete deck machinery package supplied by W-Rig Energy Equipment Pte Ltd for the 55T BP Tug with hull number HY-2178, built in 2011 to ABS class. Issued under booklet number OM/W0141/-00, the document covers the hydraulic anchor windlass/towing winch, the hydraulic towing winch, and the central electro-hydraulic power pack that drives both units. The manual is written for the operator and maintenance technician working aboard the vessel, covering control functions, operating sequences, wire length and load monitoring, maintenance routines, brake servicing, and fault diagnosis.

File Details

• Manual type: Operation Manual
• Manufacturer: W-Rig Energy Equipment Pte Ltd
• Document/booklet number: OM/W0141/-00
• Vessel: 55T BP Tug
• Hull number: HY-2178
• Class: ABS
• Year built: 2011
• Language: English
• Page count: 133 pages
• File format: PDF

Chapters Covered

• 1.0 Hydraulic Anchor Windlass/Towing Winch – general description and data, technical specification, drive unit information (hydraulic motor, gear, controls), control functions for local console and remote panel, operational instructions, wire length and load monitoring system, component bulletin, reference drawings
• 2.0 Hydraulic Towing Winch – general description and data, technical specification, drive unit information, control functions, operational instructions, control bulletin, reference drawings
• 3.0 Electro-Hydraulic Power Pack – rating and data, electric motor, hydraulic pump, oil reservoir, motor starter, hydraulic oil selection, component bulletins, hydraulic and electrical reference drawings
• 4.0 Recommended Onboard Spares List
• 5.0 Maintenance/Troubleshooting – hydraulic system maintenance, routine and periodic maintenance, long-term parking and preservation, flushing procedure on board, solid contamination, lubrication chart, fail-safe and manual brake maintenance, drum and gypsy brake lining wear-in, rust removal, troubleshooting guides and flow charts, pump cavitation and fluid aeration diagnosis, directional control valve and pressure relief valve testing, safety shutdown procedure, gear oil selection

The W-Rig deck machinery operation manual gives the reader the full picture of how the anchor windlass/towing winch, the towing winch, and the power pack are put together and how they are run. The anchor windlass/towing winch section describes a double-gypsy, single split drum, double warping head unit driven by an HMC200/S3/188/50/S04/X/70 radial piston motor through a single-stage spur gear reduction. The towing winch section covers the WR-TGW/WDS-20/150 unit with its single drum, spooling device, and HMC270/S3/280/100/S04/X/70 motor. Both winch sections include local console and wheelhouse remote panel control layouts, start-up and shut-down sequences, clutch and brake selector logic, towing operations, and emergency release procedures. The power pack chapter documents the 2x30kW electro-hydraulic unit with 70 LPM pumps, 230 bar working pressure, and 1000-litre reservoir, plus star-delta starter details and recommended hydraulic oil grades.

Maintenance content is a strong point of this manual. The hydraulic system maintenance chapter covers inspection routines, safety during maintenance work, routine and periodic service intervals, oil sampling, filter changes, and a full on-board flushing procedure with pressure testing. Brake maintenance covers fail-safe brake adjustment, manual brake lining replacement, and the correct seating or wear-in procedure for new drum and gypsy brake linings, with a clear warning not to exceed 200 degrees C during wear-in. The troubleshooting chapter works through system start failures, equipment malfunctions, mechanical noise, bearing failures, and overheating, supported by flow charts for hydraulic power unit faults, pump cavitation, and fluid aeration. There are also system test procedures for directional control valves and pressure relief valves, and a safety procedure for shutting down machines.

The electrical and hydraulic reference drawings included in the manual cover the cable layout for the anchor windlass/towing winch and towing winch, the 30kW star-delta starter panel, the remote control panels for both winches, the local control consoles, the load monitor panel layout, and the hydraulic schematic for the complete system. Exploded views are provided for the hydraulic motors and the electric motor, and general arrangement drawings are included for the anchor windlass/towing winch, the towing winch, the spooling gear, and the 2x30kW power pack. The wire length and load monitoring system chapter explains the display unit, proximity sensor setup, loadcell calibration, alarm and wire rope settings, and the towing auto-brake control mode.

What This Manual Enables

With this W-Rig deck machinery operation manual, a chief engineer, deck officer, or onboard technician can run the anchor windlass/towing winch, the hydraulic towing winch, and the electro-hydraulic power pack correctly, switch between local and wheelhouse control, set the brake and clutch selectors for normal and towing modes, calibrate the wire length and load monitoring system, carry out routine and periodic maintenance, adjust or replace brake linings, flush the hydraulic system after installation or repair, and diagnose common hydraulic and electrical faults using the flow charts and test procedures. The manual also lists the recommended onboard spares and the correct hydraulic and gear oil selections for the operating environment. Having the correct W-Rig procedures and specifications on hand matters because these are heavy deck machines working under load and in marine conditions, where incorrect brake adjustment, contaminated hydraulic oil, or a missed maintenance interval can lead to equipment damage or unsafe operation. This PDF is delivered instantly after payment, can be opened on any device, and can be printed for the wheelhouse, engine room, or workshop as needed.

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