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KPM Marine Air System / Vent Louver Brochure

KPM Marine Air System / Vent Louver Brochure
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KPM Marine Air System / Vent Louver Brochure

Product catalog summary
Overview of Air Management Systems
KPM-Marine's air management systems are designed for marine applications, focusing on modular ER air input units and fan systems. These systems meet class specifications, offering high protection, low maintenance costs, and efficient airflow performance.
Key Features and Benefits
  • Eliminates spray while maintaining airflow, reducing flashback to US Coast Guard specifications.
  • Cost-effective retrofitting options and reduced equipment corrosion repair costs.
  • Removes dust, dirt, oil, and insects, maintaining cleanliness to desert standards.
  • Easy installation with integral units that require minimal modifications.
  • Complies with DNV requirements, featuring hard-plated insulation, spray and flashback mesh, and three-stage vane separators.
Technical Specifications
  • Air output ranges from 5.5 to 6.5 cubic meters per second, depending on fan count.
  • Fans made from glass-filled nylon polymer, with a 5000-hour life expectancy and IP68 rating.
  • Fire skirts and deck rings constructed from stainless steel and aluminum, insulated to A60 standards.
  • Cabinet construction includes chemically etched and powder-coated aluminum for corrosion resistance.
Maintenance and Limitations
  • Routine maintenance includes weekly filter cleaning, monthly fire flap and cable inspections, and periodic cabinet seal checks.
  • Air units should avoid direct exposure to waves and damp air from engines or electrical machinery.
Modular Air Input Units
  • Available in various configurations for different engine sizes and applications, with options for increased airflow and custom specifications.
  • Features include built-in fire skirts, heavy-duty fire flaps, and fan assistance in sucker or blower configurations.
Balanced Gunwale and Deck Outputs
  • Designed to work with KPM inputs for a balanced system, featuring stainless steel fire skirts and automatic flood shut-off systems.
  • Available in various sizes and configurations, suitable for different engine room requirements.
Conclusion
KPM-Marine's air management systems are durable and efficient for marine environments, offering customizable solutions to meet specific vessel requirements. They provide optimal airflow, protection, and ease of maintenance, ensuring reliable performance in demanding conditions.
Specifications
  • Motors: High-efficiency three-phase and single-phase direct drive motors with aluminum frames for corrosion resistance. Available in various voltage configurations, CE Classification, IP68 rating, and optional I-EEE-45 Certification. Standard sizes range from 1/4 HP to 30 HP, with larger sizes available on request.
  • Fan Hubs & Blades: Corrosion-resistant aluminum hubs with non-corrosive polypropylene composite blades. Blades are pitch adjustable and tested according to AMCA Standard 210.
  • Finish: Aluminum housings available in "mill finish" or powder-coated in any color.
  • Standard Sizes & Flows: Fans range from 12" to 60" in diameter, with flows from 875 CFM to over 100,000 CFM.
  • Custom Sizes: Custom fans can be built to specific requirements using high-quality marine components.
Procedures
  • Marine Duct Fans: Round and rectangular dampers can be actuated electrically or pneumatically. Electrical actuation includes an Electrical Thermal Release (ETR) for automatic closure at elevated temperatures.
  • Pneumatic Actuation: Available with a fusible link for fail-safe closure. Can be manually actuated and reset.
Standards & Approvals
  • Tested and approved for class A-60 divisions.
  • Lloyds Register of Shipping Approval to IMO Fire Test Procedures Code.
  • Complies with Marine Equipment Directive 96/98/EC.
  • Corrosion and vibration tested to relevant BS EN standards.
Components
  • Frame: 6” x 18 gage galvanized, flanged channel.
  • Blades: Airfoil-shaped, double-skin, Type 430 Ferritic stainless steel.
  • Bearings & Seals: Stainless steel blade end bearing and flexible metal compression type jamb seals.
  • Linkage: Concealed in frame for protection.
Recommendations
For custom fan requirements or replacements, provide specific dimensions and requirements to ensure compatibility and performance.
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Catalog excerpts

KPM Marine Air System / Vent Louver Brochure-2

• Modular ER Air Input Units KPM-Marine Air Input Units have been designed to meet class specifications. They offer the work boat operator high levels of protection, low maintenance costs and air flow performance. Using KPM-Marine arresting technology, air intakes can be reduced in deck footprint and depth allowing the Naval Architect freedom in design. • Features include: Built-in stainless steel fire skirt to class specification, insulated in A60, hard faced and sealed with aluminium for wear protection. • Heavy duty fire flap and release system for ease of use. • Louvers backed by 6 layers...

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KPM Marine Air System / Vent Louver Brochure-3

• Modular ER Air Input Units • Technical Data Sheet 5.5 cubic meters per second at 600Pa at base of unit. With 4 fans 6.5 cubic meters per second at 600pa at base of units with 6 fans Main cabinet showing maintenance door 4 off 16 inch sickle blade fans (four optional). Material glass filled nylon polymer Fan voltage 24 v 9 amps full load 225 watts. Multi directional. Polarity indicated by Red Led. Fan life 5000 hour continuous. Fan electrical over ride via IP68 rated switch per fan. All wiring to HSC and DNV specifications. Optional additional fans can be fitted for tropical use. • Fire skirt...

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KPM Marine Air System / Vent Louver Brochure-4

Modular Air Input Units • Technical Data Sheet • Louver Construction • 1st stage louver. 1st Stage louvers are made from1mm 316 stainless and allow maximum air flow. 2nd Stage filter is 6 layers of stainless mesh • Layer 1 2mm square 316 stainless • Layers 2-4 316 stainless knit mesh • Layers 5-6 1mm square 316 stainless mesh 3rd stage is a three stage vane separator 100 mm deep • Water ingress and filtering capability. • 2nd stage 6 layer mesh filter . The 3 stage system will stop 99% of mist and spray. It will not stop a full wave or solid body of water to the same level and their will be limited...

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KPM Marine Air System / Vent Louver Brochure-5

Designed air input of 1.5 - 2 cubic meters/second of air. Suitable for engine sizes up to 18l and a generator. • Depth 575mm, Width 410mm, Height 1750mm. • 3 x 24v 14" High displacement fans 18 amps total draw. • 3m of cable. • All features as described on page 12 Designed air input of 2.5 - 4 cubic meters / second of air. Suitable for engine sizes larger than 18l and a generator. • Depth 650mm, Width 650mm, Height 1750mm. • Depth 510mm, Width 560mm, Height 1750mm. • 2 x 24v 16" High displacement fans 12 amps total draw. • 3m of cable and fittings. • Lifting point. • All features as described...

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KPM Marine Air System / Vent Louver Brochure-6

Modular ER Air Input Units • Dual input/output Designed air input of 1.5 - 2 cubic meters/second of air. Suitable for engine sizes up to 18l and a generator. Top manufactured in 316 stainless, bottom and deck ring made in aluminium ü“e” drawings üCad models üData sheets Depth 250mm, Width 1000mm, Height 1290mm. 1 x 24v 16” High displacement fans 6 amps total draw. 3m of cable. All features as described on page 12 Designed for air input of 0.8 cubic meters/second of air. Suitable for engine sizes smaller than 300Hp and a generator. ü“e” drawings üCad models üData sheets Depth 486mm, Width 276mm,...

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KPM Marine Air System / Vent Louver Brochure-7

• Modular ER Air Input Units KPM" MARINE KPM-Marine compact fan assisted cartridge units have been designed to meet class specifications and afford the work boat operator high levels of protection, low maintenance costs and air flow performance. These units are versatile in their application. • Features include; • Built-in compact stainless steel fire skirt to class specification. Insulated in A60, hard faced and sealed with aluminium for wear protection. • Heavy duty fire flap and release system for ease of use. • Louvers backed by 6 layers of stainless steel mesh which act as a filter and vapour...

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KPM Marine Air System / Vent Louver Brochure-9

• Balanced Gunwale and Deck Outputs • KPM-Marine Gunwale and Deck output units have been designed to meet class specifications and afford the work boat operator high levels of protection, low maintenance costs and air flow performance. Features include Outputs are designed to work with KPM inputs giving a balanced system and positive engine pressure. Built in 315L stainless steel fire skirt to class specification. Insulated in A60, hard faced and sealed with aluminium for wear protection. Heavy duty fire flap and release system for ease of use. Louvers backed by 10 layers of stainless steel mesh...

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KPM Marine Air System / Vent Louver Brochure-10

Balanced Gunwale and Deck Outputs • Stand alone Gunwale Standard Flood Protected Designed for gunwales up to 924 mm high or larger . Suitable for engine sizes up to 18l and a generator. Depth 300mm, Width 795mm, Height 860mm No fan assistance required Fire skirt and flap Automatic flood shut off and inversion • • • • ü“e” drawings üCad models üData sheets Made from 316l stainless • Stand alone Gunwale Short Flood protected Designed for gunwales up to 724 mm high or larger . Suitable for engine sizes up to 18l and a generator. Depth 300mm, Width 795mm, Height 660mm No fan assistance required Fire...

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KPM Marine Air System / Vent Louver Brochure-11

Balanced Gunwale and Deck Outputs• Compact Gunwale flat Designed for gunwales up to 495 mm high or larger. Suitable for engine sizes up to 18l and a generator. • Depth 220mm, Width 336mm, Height 495mm • No fan assistance required • Fire skirt and flap • Automatic flood shut off and inversion Made from 3161 stain|ess PartNo: KPMSACOMc Designed for gunwales up to 495 mm high or larger. Suitable for engine sizes up to 181 and a generator. > Depth 220mm, Width 336mm, Height 495mm > No fan assistance required > Fire skirt and flap > Automatic flood shut off and inversion Made from 3161 stainless PartNo:...

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KPM Marine Air System / Vent Louver Brochure-12

• Balanced Gunwale and Deck Outputs MP Output Range The KPM MP range of balanced out puts are very popular due to their overall weight, cost and versatility. The MP range come in a series of sizes so that when combined with KPM inputs create a balanced system with positive engine room pressure. KPM-Marine Gunwale and Deck output units have been designed to meet class specifications and afford the work boat operator high levels of protection, low maintenance costs and air flow performance. • MP Gen ven This unit is widely used for engine rooms and generator space and designed to be fitted in gunwales...

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