2012 Ocean Ranger Guidebook Revision 3-7-12 - Alaska ...

2012 Ocean Ranger Guidebook 3-7-12
Authority: AS 46.03.020 AS 46.14.030 Sec. 30, ch. 74, SLA 1993AS 46.14.010
Job Aid Item: 4.1.b
Text: Incinerator operation and procedures (observed if in operation) are IAW 18 AAC 50.050 and
50.070
Background: Cruise ships use incinerators to burn paper and other materials to reduce offloads to shore.
Please note: incinerator use in port is not restricted by Alaskan law or regulations, as long as opacity
limits are met. Many ships voluntarily limit incinerator use in port, but this is not a requirement.
What to check for: Incinerators need to be operated below 20% opacity. Although Ocean Rangers are
not trained in Method 9, it is possible to observe for thick smoke, soot dropping from plume, that
opacity meters are not in alarm, or that items are burned that create toxic smoke. Some of the items
incinerated can cause higher opacity if not handled well, these include oily rags, oil filters, rubber
materials, etc. Oily sludge or spent fuels have also been seen to increase opacity if not properly
monitored.
Some incinerators have emissions controls, these controls can affect the opacity performance, if they
are installed check how they are used.
Is the incinerator co-fired?
Figure 5- Incinerator Display Console
Citations: 18 AAC 50.050. Incinerator emission standards.
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