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HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-2000-SCU-00-002 . . City of La Porte Special Conditional Use Permit Permit # SCU #00-002 This permit is issued to: Alfred Barry Owner or Agent 12401 Up River Rd., Corpus Christi, Texas 78410 Address For Development of: DNV Petroleum Services, Inc. Development Name 320 N, 16th Street, La Porte, Texas Address Legal Description: Lots 1 through 8 and adjoining west one-half of alley of Blk 681 J. Hunter Survey A-35, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas Zoning: Light Industrial Use: SIC Code #8734 - Ship bunker fuel quality testing Testing lab with limited on-site storage of petroleum products Permit Conditions: 1. A minor development site plan prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Development Ordinance 1444 shall be submitted for review and approval by the City. 2. Landscaping of the facility shall be required. 3_ The applicant is responsible for public hearing costs of $106.86. 4. Development is subject to all ordinances and regulations of the City of L~ Porte and all other applicable law_ Failure to begin construction within one (1) year after issuance or as scheduled under the terms of a special conditional use permit shall void the permit as approved, except upon an extension of time granted after application to the Planning and Zoning Commission. If construction is terminated after the completion of any stage and there is ample evidence that further development is not contemplated the ordinance establishing such special conditional use permit may be rescinded by the City Council, upon its own motion or upon the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte, and the previous zoning of the entire tract shall be in full effect on the portion which is undeveloped, Validation Date: 11/27/00 .~ lfj ~ J&1Jt City ecre ry . . REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Age_'" Dalolloqaested: N...mbe~ Requested By: Doue Kneupper ~ Department: Plannine Appropriation Source of Funds: N/A N/A Account Number: Report: --!-Resolution: _Ordinance: -K- Amount Budgeted: N/A Exhibits: Ordinance SCUP #00-002 Area Map Mail Out Response Company Brochure Amount Requested: N/A NO Budl!eted Item: YES SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The Planning and Zoning Commission, dwing its November 16, 2000, meeting, held a public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCUOO-002. "The request, submitted by Mr. Alfred Barry, seeks lfproval of a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) to operate a fuel quality testing business located at 320 N. 16 Street. A fuel quality testing establishment within a Light Industrial Zone is a Conditional Use, per Section 106-441 of the Code of Ordinances. In July 1999, a Special Conditional Use Permit was approved for Alliance Recovery Services for the same property. Alliance Recovery Services did not follow through with their permit. This request is for use of an existing building with some site modifications. The use will be fuel quality testing on site. Staff has found the request satisfies all applicable ordinance requirements. The property is surrounded by Maxim Rentals (formerly Anthony Crane Rentals) on the west, warehouses on the south and east, and a heavy wooded area on the north. The filcility is compatible with the surrounding properties and should not be injurious to the use, enjoyment or value of those properties. Seven (7) notices of public hearing were mailed to neighboring property owners. One favorable response was received in this regard. The Planning and Zoning Commission, by unanimous vote, has recommended City Council approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCUOO-002 with the following conditions: 1. A minor development site plan prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Development Ordinance 1444 shall be submitted for review and approval by the City. 2. Landscaping of the facility shall be required. 3. The applicant is responsible for public hearing costs ofSI06.86. Action Required by Council: I. Conduct public hearing. 2. Consider approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCUOO-002. A J!L22/DO Da e . ORDINANCE NO. 1501-..MM. '. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, CHAPTER 106, MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, BY GRANTING A SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: LOTS 1 THROUGH 8 AND THE ADJOINING WEST ONE- HALF OF THE ALLEY OF BLOCK 681. J. HUNTER SURVEY A-35, TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING A FUEL QUALITY TESTING BUSINESS AND STORING A LIMITED QUANTITY OF PETROLEUM SERVICES PRODUCTS WITHIN A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: "Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines and declares that heretofore, to-wit, on the 16th of November, 2000, at 6:00 p.m. a Public Hearing was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte, Texas, pursuant to due notice as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, to consider the questi~n and the possible issuance of a Special Conditional Use Permit of the hereinafter described parcels of land. There is attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit "A", and incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes, a copy of Notice of Public Hearing which the City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds was properly mailed to all owners of all properties located within two hundred feet (200') of the properties under consideration. "Section 2. The publisher's affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing is attached hereto as Exhibit "B", incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes. "Section 3. Immediately following such public hearing on November 16, 2000, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte met in regular session to consider the issuan~e of a Special Conditional Use Permit, which was the subject of e ORDINANCE NO. 1501- Mt1 Page 2 e such public hearing. The City Council of .the City of La Porte is in receipt of the written recommendations of the City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, by letter dated November 17, 2000, a true copy of which letter is attached hereto as Exhibit "C", incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes. ~'Section 4. SUbsequent to receipt of the recommendation of the City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, the City Council of the City of La Porte called a public hearing on the proposed classification changes and the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission on the 2th day of November, 2000, at 6:00 p.m., and pursuant to due notice, to consider the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the possible reclassification of the zoning classification of the hereinafter described parcels of land. There is attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit "D", incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes, a copy of the notice of public hearing. "Section 5. The publisher's affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing is attached hereto as Exhibit "E", and incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes.. "Section 6. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby accepts the recommendation of the City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Special Conditional Use Permit for the hereinafter described parcels of land, situated within the corporate limits of the City of La Porte, is. hereby granted. The conditions of said Conditional Use Permit shall be that it will . be permissible to perform fuel quality testing and storage of a limited quantity of petroleum services products on the premises but subject to all ordinances and regulations of the City of La Porte and other applicable e ORDINANCE NO. 1501-.Mll. Page 3 e law. The description of said parcels of land permitted pursuant to said SCUP are as follows, to-wit: Lots 1 through 8 and the adjoining west one-half of the alley of Block 681, J. Hunter Survey A-35, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas. "Section 7; The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines, and declares that all prerequisites of law have been satisfied and hereby determines and declares that the amendments to the City of La Porte Zoning Map and Classification contained in this Ordinance as amendments thereto are desirable and in furtherance of the goals and objectives stated in the City of La Porte's Comprehensive Plan. "Section 8. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place 90nvenient to the public at the City Hall of the city for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. "Section 9. This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage and approval. e ORDINANCE NO. 1501-M Page 4 e Passed and approved this the a.. ~ day of November, 2000. CITY OF LA PORTE BY:~ N MAN M LONE, ayor ATTEST: By ;;[!kGA/JJ8J IJ~ M R A GILL , City Secretary -- e THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS CITY OF LA PORTE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the provisions of Section 106-171 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, and the provisions of the Texas Local Government Code, notice is hereby given that the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 16th day of November, 2000, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas. The purpose of this hearing is to consider Special Conditional Use Pennit Request #SCU 00-002, which has been requested for a property described as lots 1 thru 8 and the adjoining west one half of the alley of Block 681,1. Hunter Survey A-35, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The property is located in the 300 Block of North 16th Street. Mr_ Alfred Barry, ofDNV Petroleum Services, Inc_, is seeking approval to perform fuel quality testing and storage of a limited quantity of petroleum services products on the premises. Product's testing or laboratories of this nature are listed as a conditional use in a Light Industrial (L1) zone, per Section 106-441 of the Code of Ordinances_ A regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will follow the public hearing for the purpose of acting upon the public hearing items and to conduct other matters pertaining to the Commission. Citizens wishing to address the Commission pro or con during the Public Hearing will be required to sign in before the meeting is convened. CITY OF LA PORTE !vlartha Gillett City Secretary "EXHIBIT A THE STA!E OFT~~S -. COUNTY OF HARRIS CITY OF LA PORTE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In ~ccordance with the provisions of Sec. lion 106-171 of the Code of Ordinances of the Ci~. of La Porte, and the provi. sions of the Texas Local Government Code, notice. is hereby given that the La Porte Planning and Zoning Io4Jrreo OKJly. UI WI.. . _ lroleum Services, Inc., is seeking approval to per. lorm fuel quality testing and storage of limited ::Juantity of petroleum serv- ices products on the prem- ises. pr~testlng or lab~ 0 is nature are I . onditi use i a 'g In . al (L1) zo ,p e 06- 441 of e f Ordi- nances. ing of Zoning" follow the p tor the purp upon the earing items and to conduct other matters pertaining to the Commission, Citizens wishing to address the Commis- sion pro or con during the Public Hearing will be re- quired to sign in before the me.eUng is convened. CITY OF LA PORTE Martha Gillett City Secretary ex us 'e e 281-471-1234 Fax: 281.-lil-5763 E-m3il: baysun@'swbell.net A<i~6~;i!~J~j~c" Sun 'Voice Of n:e J;laysho're Since 1947' .~ .;...... City of La Porte County fo Harris State of Texas , 2000. :.r//////////.r.~.............;e,,=,~; ~/////A ~_ \ ~. ZOOZ '6~ '83:1 ~~)t'';~i~ ( S SIViViOOA\"I:i .,1. S .....)(~~~~xiJ.~~~OI1Snd ^~"J.ON ~,~..fi;: ~ ..v '3 ""uaN"'~ ~r~ . ,,<. \ ~ 83N8"'~Wn8 v CI ~ . _.... ' ~: ~//////////////////.......r..r.'I.~.~,.. Before me the ~~dersigned authority, on this date c~~e a~d a?peared KaroljTI Kell~jg, a duly authorized representative of The BayshQre Sun a sE!:'1i-~';eekly ne~is?a?er publish~l and generally distributed in the City of La Porte, Harris Cou.nty, 'I'e..,<as, a'1d Hho after reing duly Si';orn, S\.!e..=rrs the attached notice was published in The Bayshore Sun date::-l October 29,20.00 /! ' ~ / " ~- " /",,' _ J L..: .. ~ I L L ''t.. U.: L L ; 'L .. . f'"~.\...J.... L Ct.- J ..- ~ Kc?.rol~ln Kellogg Autho~ized ~e?resentative 7J rl,'.~-~"- , h' /..--rI1, .r: S\.',n!'T1 and sJ.bscrlbed terore r:-.e t lS J aay 0.._ J " i,f /.(,k...lOJwt"- /G- ,/-:;e-'-r'l:!j-C-"'vl.""'.,--, S:L-:dra E. ~r~;c-~er :\otaI}' ~li.c Ei".=r is COU-'1':Y, 7."=:,:as EXHIBIT j~j tit e City of La Porte Esrablished 1892 November 17, 2000 Honorable Mayor Norman Malone and City Council City of La Porte Dear Mayor Malone: The La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, during a regular meeting on November 16, 2000, held a public hearing to consider Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU 00-002. The request, submitted by Mr. Alfred Bar~1 seeks approval to operate a fuel quality testing business located at 320 N. 16 Street, La Porte, Texas_ The proposed facility wi,1 be developed within a Light Industrial Zone. The Planning and Zoning Commission has, by unanimous vote, recommended that City Council consider approval of Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU 00-002. Respectfully Submitted, ~~~~ - B~ ;.(waters Planning and Zoning Commission, Chairperson C: Robert T. Herrera, City Manager John Joems, Assistant City Manager John Armstrong, Assistant City Attorney Planning and Zoning Commission P,O. "Box 1115 · La Porte, Texas 77572-1115 · (281) 471-5020 EXHIBITC. . e e THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS CITY OF LA PORTE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the provisions of Section 106-171 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, and the provisions of the Texas Local Government Code, notice is hereby given that the La Porte City Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 27th day of November, 2000, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 604 WeSt Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas. The purpose of this hearing is to consider Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU 00-002, which has been requested for a property described as lots 1 thru 8 and the adjoining west one half of the alley of Block 681, 1. Hunter Survey A-35, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas_ The property is located in the 300 Block of North 16th Street. Mr. Alfred Barry, of DNV Petroleum Services, Inc., is seeking approval to perfonn fuel quality testing and storage of a limited quantity of petroleum services products on the premises. Product's testing or laboratories of this nature are listed as a conditional use in a Light Industrial (LI) zone, per Section 106-441 of the Code of Ordinances, A regular meeting of the City Council ~ill follow the public hearing for the purpose of acting upon the public hearing items and to conduct other matters pertaining to the Council. Citizens wishing to address the Council pro or con during the Public Hearing will be required to sign in before the meeting is convened. CITY OF LA PORTE Martha Gillett City Secretary EXHIBIT T) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 'b In accordance e with the provisions of Sec- tion 106-171 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, and the provi- sions of the Texas Local Government Code, notice is here~iven that the La Porte CI Council will con- duct ~ blic hea' g at 6:00 M. on the day of No mber O. in the Council C ers of the City Hall 04 W air- mont i1<way, rte,. County fo Harris Texas, The rpose t" hearing is to c ide cial Conditional e Per- mit Request ItSCU'Oo-002, which has been requested for a property described as Before me lots 1 thru 8 and.,the a~- joining west one half of the alley of Block 681, J, Hunt- er Survey A-35, Town of La Porte, Harris - County, Texas. The property is 10- ::ated in the 300 Block of North - 16th Street Mr. Alf~ed_,Bllrry.. of. DNV Pe. troftitfrri'45etvlr!es:-"fn't:;. 'is seeking approval to per- ~orm fuel quality testing :md storage of a limited ~uantity of petroleum serv- ces products on the prem- ses. Product's testing or aboratories of this' nature 3re listed as a conditional Jse in a Light Industrial :L1) zone, per Section 106- W 1 of the Code of Ordi- lances. THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTI"ti.... IIAIilRIS CITY OF LA PORTE A regular meet- Ig of the City Council will lllow the public hearing .r the purpose of acting Jon the public hearing ms and to conduct other ltlers pertaining to the unci!. hry. 146 e 150 ox 141:t texas i' iSO' 1 II e 281 -471- I23~ Fax: 281-.Hl-5763 E-mail: baysun@swbell.net ~'.' - . .,"Ji{'i~!;;&:,~~~\, tf~~F{~~'~ii\~ Ba\"sBDre --l'-,.. ..-,..-,....,. ...~. .. .. '.' .... .......~.... ';'~",".... .. '.. "<0.: .:..:.~.:::;.:.; .:~.:-+.:%:~ ..... 'Voice OJ Tb:e ~~~~ovr~ Since 1947J Sun City of I~ Porte State of Texas the lli"1dersigned authority, on this date ca~e a~d a?peared KaroljTI Kell~lg, a duly authorizei representative of The Bayshor-e SU!1 a se:!i -t,;eek1y nevsoar~r oublishe:1 ar.d cenerallv distribute:1 in the .... .:. -' """ City of La Porte, Harris Cou.:.,ty, Texas, al1d ,'iho c.fte:- being duly Si.:orn, .~'!ears the attached notice ",:as .....'1-.1' 'ed' '1" ,., , Swn C.'l.::>_t-='"'.~ November 12,20.00 ~.~ lsn In _ne ~aysnore =.4 ~) /', . -, I .-' ~r'-. .,' "'z (;. (j fL... q t { Lc\.,v' - J <iJ ~Crol~'Tl Kellcgg ;llthorized Re?resentative S\"nrTI ar:d S':..l~scribe::1 L"€fore r.e this I ~_..rt+ . :/ '71 r~.-<..,......,.l'~ '- day 0.7: , 2000. j ../ ;/ .' ,/J.~_,,-.....i ,-",-./2 1.,).c""'~jAA""'''-, S=_;dra E. Frr:g2-~e= Xotary Pu;)li.c Ec..rris Cou:"1':Y, 'I'e:,:as Citizens wishing :tdress the Council pro :.--.".".".".".".".,,/...../......................1 ~n d~ring the .Public I\NDRA E, BUMGARNER ~ lng WIll be required. to )TARY PUBLIC, STATE OF TEXAS ~ n before the meeting MY COMMISSION EXPIRES ~ vened. FEB, 19, 2002 ~ ,. :.--."."......."....../.....................................................,(j Y OF LA PORTE Jlartha Gillett 'ily Secretary r:,:, t." · 10 DT ,.., a;;;.<'\.r~ B i1:; I L!.; .,4" , . 1/.' I ,J . -II '~i \ _,. '."1::-:", ~~..:. . '';Io~ " \ . t :,,-1 · .~:.~> :-~~.. \~\. ~'~. . -l '... b" '",~ , "';:: :. . .,f":. ' " ., .~, \l .' .~':!' ~.~. r-V. . ~" Ii ti a: ui ~;~ .. 1"1'.... .: . I'"'' ....;.. " . ,1 . .1,"" i.~~i':'. ~~. ,~'~J ~~~/ ~,' ~~~. ,: 1 .1 . .~ . ,', ... 1 . r rJ( ~.' ~ . . . ..... l...It~'I::"~"~:~' '. . . ...- ,.~;J.~ .'" " .' . ,t~' .. 1~ . . ~.f'l. '\?~':.:;.i.:..: ~.: '.~~' ., ~ :. . , . .' '.' . f.:," ..J.. ..;.'~ 'r.. .... e e A Meeting of the La Porte RECEIVED . .\\ _~c-oO . PLANNING PJannina and Zonina Commission . (Type of Meeting) Scheduled for November 16, 2000 (Date of Meeting) to Consider S\,ecial Conditional Use Pea:oit Request #SCU00-002 (Type of Request) I have received notice of the above referenced public: heaz:ing. I am in FAVOR. of granting this request for the following reas~QS: ,-- /. ----- h"! f I .~. / rf..,'roof!!. /~~,.. lYl1 is A b uS~ih'~JJ //:-?..,. We () I r:J C o '--V, ;pl4!;-' J/...,;- 7Z-, L- p 'pa~ PA..('1""'. It I am OPPOSED to granting this request for the following reasons: .J K' eiV J~;~C;iNb~ .f-I/1~~ Name r!::se prin~ 1 K.- (.1-.. '~ . signa~ ./50'1 Z 2/'l!J... /,Jc."-f .AJd. Address hX'/.=1S Ci~ I ~ 7?St:jeJ , City, Stare, 'p ! ;..\ It e ~ . . "J FUEL QUALITY TESTING . I '., " '1 . . I ! . I .1 ..~ i '1 .. , : ~ '. , ..,: . '.~ . . i ":.-' ".' ~ .. . DET NORSKE VERITAS PETROLEUM SERVICES e Introduction DNV" Petroleum Services pioneered Fuel Quality Testing in 1980 at a time when the market was seriously concerned with rising fuel costs and declining quality of marine fuels at many ports of the world. The incidence of engine problems and failures attributed to substand- ard residual fuel was showing an alarming increase. Owners were reporting more and more cases of short delivery, incorrect density or viscosity, and unacceptable impurity levels. Concern of the 80's regarding fuel quality has worsened with the impact of environmental awareness and industrial legislation in the 90's. Contaminants from industrial waste are now increasingly being detected in marine fuels as well. Operating conditions are getting tougher in the shipping industry with insurance premiums and deductibles at an all time high, resulting in shipowners and operators paying out considerable sums for machinery damages in spite of being insured. With longer lead time on spare parts, some vessels may even end up being laid up for extended periods. You can reduce your risks and protect your investments by joining the DNV Fuel Quality Testing (FQT) programme. e Avo.id costly m(lchinery damages Excessive sludge due. to unstable blend oj fuel .. D.NV Petroleum..Services '.' ... :....... '....; }.,h; i...)f:'s.~,:1t:{1~'~ i~r~.~~~;A~~~',~.;:;t~'0.i;;,',',.r ; ,.'......';::;:'. .0.~;.s~.~;E,.. :: -.' .. ;', The. ~orl~.lea4er:-lQ..'.pu,nl(er. f~~ttesfilI~g ':':.. ,~~'..:_{~.";. <:::~. _ .-.:....:. .:, '_ ,.;.... "'_'0' .' '::. ':..-y', ,". ',";.' t.:"::. 0" ',,,'r .'.::"-,-:~:-,""'''::/:~:'':'' t:..~.'I!\..:... ..... '...:.~' ;'.:;. ,.:..:.~. "')':"':':~"""":'..' .. .' ..::~:t. :.; .".. Own Iab6t.a:tories,:L:::Oslo~r Rotterdam~..Ui1rted\Stat"es..alid .sing~pore-i. .- '.' :'. : .....'.. j.".'. ~,11" .' ....:...I~ "'::~"''.:_'''''~,! :r,::' _.':.~.'~ '~'7.~7..":~~,,.'tl..'~..~.. ~. .'. ...1...........:..::,.: .._. 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Custom made to su~t Y<?u!'V~ssel's bun~er mariifo~(;l:..~~: .;:'.~).< '.:'.t.-:". ::" : ~~n~~~::r~Yo~O~~~~i:;':(~r~:~~~ :'; .-:~ j~'i:'::.;,~'~~,:~~';._.;.:~.?.. :~~: ":;..t':~f\)~~~;~i:~,~:' . Fiye-litre dispos.able plas~c~'~o~j:airi.~r.: prhen.~;,contamiIiaifqn<.~~~~~ . Collected sample can be:..th_or()~r;hly ~l;1-aken~~rid':'.4~.Yi~e~:.ih:i:or)~~ three"four orniore of one-litre..b~tiIes: O~]jer' samp.ers '~~: ":..? '.~', . .restricted' t~ o~lf th.ree...s~p'l~~~;::.: ': .::' ":'.~':. . ....: ':;;.:...: <..;':~j;:;~:~~~~~~::..'(:;',. . Se~urity. sealed'.duting-.saiI.ii?Iil!g. ~o. pr~ye~t tai1:ipering-.- ~:!,.,:~;~;;~::.t;-~~}:: . '.~ : ".". ...", .:::.' '~.~';": ...:.,..~~~:.:~..::~~~,?:::;.r~j..::;:..:.~~:.<b~.-:~;;;;~:({;~..:.t::.:.~..;~.. ".:.:::;~~~~~&fr:-~~~I, FQT SamPling EquiPment Upon formalisation of an FQT agreement, each participating 'vessel is provided with a Sampling Kit containing detailed programme and sufficient sample bottles for 10 bunkerings. These bottles are specially made of high density polypropylene (HDPE) and are complete with pottle plugs, security seals, bottle labels, des- patch cartons and a comprehen~ive programme manual. Custody Transfer SamPling DNVPS advocates that there should be only one single 0fficial sampling point and this is at the point of custody transfer, which is the point where the product changes hands from the deliverer to the receiver. The custody transfer point in this instance is the interface between the ship'~ bunker manifold flange and the bunker hose flange. A sampling device should be installed at this' location for taking a continuous drip sample throughout the whole dura- tion of the bunkering. Important Note It is a common practice for the supplier's representative to ask the Chief Engineer to sign sample labels in advance of bunkering. This practice of pre-signing the sample label must be avoided as it will put you in a legally disadvantageous position if the labels are misused. If offered a sample by the supplier where the contents were not taken at the point of custody transfer or where sampling was not witnessed, it is important to sign 'For receipt only, source unknown.' DNVPS has designed a line sampler which makes sampling very con- venient for the shipboard staff. This is available on order. Continuous drip samPling at custody transfer point The one-litre sample bottles are sealed, labelled and signed by all parties present. One sample is offered to the supplier and one retained on board the ship for safe keeping in case further testing is required. In some instances, the charterer and the shipowner may both be in the FQT programme and may require samples to be tested separately. The additional two samples are intended for this purpose. Details of sample preparation and d<?cumentation are contained in the Manual provided in each kit. It is important to ensure that a proper sampling device is used so that a representative sample can be taken during bunkering. A representative sample is essential to ensure that the DNVPS analysis results and technical advice provided to the vessel are valid and useful. . Transportatioe and Logistics 'i Despatch of SamPle by Courier The correctly taken custody transfer sample should be packed in the lATA approved carton box provided and taken ashore by the ship's agent with instructions to contact the courier company urgently for despatch. Pick up of the sample and delivery to the nearest DNVPS laboratory will be promptly carried out by the courier company specially selected for that port. Information on courier contact numbers is also available in the programme manual supplied with the Sampling Kit. .i ..l Fast Response, Attentive Service Upon receipt of a sample at any DNVPS laboratory, analysis results and technical advice are normally provided by fax or telex within. 24 working hours. In instances where the situation requires an urgent response, a DNVPS Tech- nical Advisor will call the FQT member to inform him and to discuss the results even before the telex or fax is sent. e Programme manual JOT packing and despatch To reap ma..'Cimum advantage from the FQT programme, we cannot over-emphasise the importance of segregating all incoming bunker whenever possible and testing every sample prior to use. Recommend. Tests for Resid. Fuels .....::.:. ..... . ~i.~.:..~.':~. '.p .........~..~~ ..... I"r-~"; '~'~.i\.~1 : '~-"The routine tests.carri-ed._outJor rifaJ:i~e;i,~;;:'~,: '~" .fuel'o. .i~s.,ai.~:,>'::~/.'/';':';\::' " ::; }:. :...':.' ':' - .>..:;':": . I . . :-~ ~ ~~ . . " ~ ;~'~..;..;:.~~~.X'~;~l: I : .'~.. DenSl ty .. .' ~..-.' ; :~... . -." :.. "T"" .-: . . .. .: ..;.~ I '."... .:" ..t~.": . f:~' .",... ...SilicOlL' .... . ..~'1.{'~' ,:~;::;~'/?) ....,...i~i~~I~:\t}~~!j\i~;~:~~ . ,; ..... . .Caitiilate'd, Catbon Ardiniiudty, Ihde~';:-:"-.~.~~ >-, .... '~~:: .:' '~iht.i~~r.~~-~~';~'~~n~_i~~:~ ~~'~~~~il: ,:::~;,~~/i : ,," :is under.tak~n '.(<?JJ: ~l~~F: qis,i;!~~~t:~: fflel~;.,::.t~.~l .' : . ~'''',' ....:...:r~~\~!~~~~:0~m. s.tt.~~1.~~r~:~~t :'~:'.1;~;~~ ij c ! Density Fuel delivery is measured by volume but invoiced by weight. The density information is there- fore essential for determining the weight of the fuel received, Den- sity must be known in order that the shipboard staff can set the centrifuges correctly and also for calculating the calorific value of the fuel. I' 7. Ii r. Viscosity Viscosity is the parameter deter- mining fuel grade and thus the price of the product delivered. It must be known for determining the fuel pre-heating temperature prior to centrifuging and fuel injection. Where additional heating capacity on board the ship is available, considerable savings in fuel costs can be made by burning a higher viscosity grade without necessarily compromising on fuel quality, provided that there are no limita- tions due to engine condition and engine manufacturer's recommendations. ,., " f __ _ . . _ , }:i~:-: ..l..... . ~.~~:.....z. .. . ..,.;,:,~:,.:;.~:j;">I;':>\~~ii_. . , : ..~ .",,~it,::;::,' :,.. .'. .1$'...'.. . Density essential for accurate weight calculation Micro-Carbon Residue The Micro-Carbon Residue con- tent reflects the tendency for incomplete combustion and the formation of carbonaceous depos- its. When burning a high carbon residue fuel it is important to avoid engine conditions which te:nd to increase deposit forma- tion. Some engines are more prone to problems when burning a high MeR fuel. ... , .f Viscosity neccesary to determine correct pr~heating temperature Water Content Besides representing a loss of energy content in the fuel, water can cause numerous problems for the fuel pre-treatment and high 'pressure injection system, Salt water can, lead to corrosion, the sticking of pumps, injectors and deposits in cylinders and turbochargers, Turbocharger fouling from sea-water contamination SulPhur . Sulphur content represents_ss of energy con- tent in the fuel. Very low levels of sulphur may represent some risk of deposit formation in the form of alkaline ashes in crosshead engines, while high sulphur content combined with reduced load, low temperature and moist scavenge air, can lead to corrosion. Ash Gives a useful indication of the amount of incom- bustible impurities in the fuel. Such impurities may include sodium, vanadium and powder, which can remain in the fuel in high concen trations after catalytic cracking. Such particles are very abrasive and can cause rapid wear of the cylinders and high pressure fuel system components, unless they are efficiently removed in fuel pre-treatment. Silicon in the fuel may also originate from sand. 0': I ". .' ~ .~ : Catalyst fines can cause serious abrasive wear Pour Point (upper) This test is carried out for fuels with viscosity below 100cSt at 50 deg. C only, It is an important test in relation to storage and handling of residual and distillate fuels in outdoor- tanks, equipment. for emergency use as well as ship bunker tanks exposed to low temperatures, Failure of the fuel to flow at low temperatures can cause engine stoppages and adversely affect the safe operation of the vessel. High V /Na ash can cause high temperature corrosion Total Sediment Existent This test gives an indication of the cleanliness and stability of the fuel and its tendency to form sludge which can result in clogging of fuel lines and centrifuges. Net SPecific Energy Purchase of fuel is basically purchase of energy. This is a calculated value based on the BSMA 100, 1989 formula using test results from the analysis. :.~ . .....~. . " .~'.:.~'.>:.::'~.:~.' ..:.:.,:. ::c:"<,.:;:;.::.P}A~~~~~;.,v ._ " . ..c:,: ,~;:&j;",}{:'l~\J --:'~~ .,~~:. ~':~~~~~<. '. ';"~: .... . . . .., "_ ,t Incompatible fuels can result in excessive sludge I" .' ~ l. . . The SOLAS Conven tion requires that the fuel should have a Flash Point above 60 deg. C, except for emergency use (as in the life- boat) where 43 deg. C and above would be acceptable. If the flash point of the fuel is below the values indicated, the vessel would have contravened Classification Rules and the insur- ance policy would be invalidated. . Flash Point (PMCC) e Calculated Carbon Aromaticity Index (SHEJ;L formula) This is calculated based on an empirical formula from Shell and is useful as a guide to indicate the ignition quality of the residual fuel. Other Metals In addition to the above, if the percentage ash levels exceed the limits for the respective grades as shown in the ISO specifications, additional metals such as iron, calcium, nickel, lead, zinc and magnesium will also be tested. These additional metals are recorded in the FQT database and are reported to the member only if relevant. . Benefits. of the .FQT.Progr;amme. ~ci~;;~~I~~!.rS'Jtl~t~~~ :' . - . . used.bt t;he. sl?ip. WilI; be:' cat.e.filllf:sa~eiied.bef6i~:r:;~ ; f..E~~r~$Jlz13i~~~ii~~,~J;\t;:: ,e. Enhahced'y~~s:eJ:peifor*~~e. .a,i1.9ii~pXove.~ :,:. :?:~;.:.}; 1,il;~~ii~I~~I! _ . 'FQT laboI'atorie~~Wi~h q~alified, ;w~l1::.u::wn.ed a~d;':"'.. :~. :~~perienc~&a4Yi~9'r~'; '~~~1ir~~: yqli"~i~:~'~Rt"f~y::.:i~_:' _,:.7j~f9rfue'(fi>f"an1fu~1 - "-, :;--'::;:~'."\'::;: :.::.~<...',_:-":' ...- .~ te<ihnic"a:rassls.ance':avaitabl~: rO\1nd:ilie"_~-' :; ::': ':. f' ". :':'~'~lo~k)~; i: time~yfa~hion rioIp..'fue c6~sid.~i;aDle. :-_':'..:' . c.qn1ulative: ~xpe,r~'se of rQl' w6rld'~ide network' . .. . Tra.iiling semin_3i~: to. e~h'anc~ .'krio;wleAge '. .::.' _ ..:-. '" . 'of fuel quaJ:~ty '. ~,' : . . . - . :\. -::-:: ~- .. :':,:~ :<_ .: ,:-_' .~.~ ". .'~ . With 6veJ: '10QQ ships in' the program~e.'epidemiC':' ': "typ~-'p'ro1?lems'are dei:e~tedm.uch .tf~iier: ~han . ally:': .'~' 9th~r ~e~tii;1g s~ivrces. lv:teIiIbe!~;:bene:fit r,r~~earI:y".- ::.: ;wailiings p-rovided by FQT,'. -' :'U_' :' _ __::."..... : ". . " :. . " ,..J '. ._.,'. . . 'Published ~tatisti~s on f'ue~ :<i#alityfro~_~e'"world's . ~.l~gest dacibase ~f over200~000 sampl~~: provide; --.:'- . ~-:. _ inyalliabie. information to_ Die'mbers ~0.i:;~valuat"ng:'. . a~.d'selecurig suppli'er~.:' ;,-: :>'~:'~.:- t; '. >: :4'.~~~' .: ....:.. ..', . ~.' , , ..... ~ Flash point below 60 deg, C contravenes SOLAS Convention e . ..' . "i DNVPS Worldwide HQ & Regional Office, Singapore 10 Science Park Drive ONV Technology Centre Singapore 118224 Tel: + 657792475 Fax: + 65 779 5636 T1x: RS 39659 / 38597 DNVPS DNVPS Regional Office Rotterdam, The Netherlands Haastrechtstraat 7 3079 DC Rotterdam P,O. Box 9599 3007 AN Rotterdam The Netherlands Tel: + 31 102922600 Fax: + 31 104797141 DNVPS Regional Office London, UK Palace House 3, Cathedral Street London SEl 9DE United Kingdom Tel: + 44 207 357 6080 Fax: + 44 207 3576192 Tlx: 896526 Dnv Uk G DNVPS Regional Office Oslo, Nonvay Veritasveien 1 N-1322 Hovik, ~orway Tel: + 47 67 57 9900 Fax: + 47 67 57 9393 Tlx: 76192 VERITN DNVPS Regional Office New Jersey, USA Ill, Galway Place Teaneck NJ, 07666, USA Tel: + 1 201 833 1990 Fax: + 1 201 8334559 Tlx: 149001 DNVP DNVPS Branch Office Fujairah, UAE POrt of Fujairah P.O, Box 1227 United Arab Emirates Tel; + 971 9 2228152 Fax: + 971 92228153 Det Norske Verit~~ is an autonomous, independent Foundation with the objective of safeguarding life, property and the environment. The DNV organisation comprises 300 offices in 100 countries, with a total of 4700 employees.