Victor Pyrate SMN84885 Tank Cleaning Machine

Victor Pyrate SMN84885 Tank Cleaning Machine

The Victor Pyrate SMN84885 is a marine-grade, rotary dual-nozzle tank washing machine designed for demanding cargo hold and fluid storage decontamination. Engineered for deployment across chemical carriers, product tankers, crude carriers, and offshore supply vessels, the unit translates hydraulic fluid flow directly into high-impact rotational energy.

Manufactured with high-tensile 316 stainless steel and wear-resistant internal bronze/PTFE running gear, the SMN84885 operates within wash fluid temperatures up to 95°C and working line pressures between 5 bar and 12 bar. Its internal balanced turbine drives a precision reduction gear cluster, generating a full 360° spherical indexing pattern to strip tough residual slops, heavy hydrocarbons, persistent vegetable oils, and drilling fluids without cargo contamination.

Model Details

• Manufacturer: Victor Pyrate
• Model: SMN Series Dual-Nozzle Rotary Jet
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): SMN84885
• Equipment Type: Portable / Semi-Fixed Automated Tank Cleaning Machine
• Drive Mechanism: Media-driven fluid turbine with integrated gear reduction

Technical Specifications

Key Features

1. Full 360° Spherical Cleansing Grid: Integrated mechanical indexing rotates the dual nozzles through both horizontal and vertical axes simultaneously to eliminate shadow zones.
2. 316 Stainless Steel & Nickel-Alloy Architecture: Built for resistance to aggressive chemical wash fluids, seawater, concentrated solvents, and stripping cycles.
3. High-Torque Internal Fluid Drive: Operates without external electrical or pneumatic supply; self-lubricating wash-media design eliminates cross-contamination risks.
4. Shock-Absorbing Slip-Clutch Protection: Protects internal bevel gearing and drive shafts from nozzle hang-up, impact with internal bulkheads, or rapid fluid hammer.
5. Low-Clearance Insertion Profile: Designed for rapid clearance through standard deck openings down to 200 mm (8-inch) diameter tank-hatch penetrations.

Compatible Equipment Models

• Hose Systems: Victor Marine 38 mm (1.5″) and 50 mm (2.0″) braided anti-static tank washing hoses with vulcanized brass/bronze couplings.
• Deck Saddles & Guide Assemblies: VP Standard Deck Saddles (180 mm and 318 mm deck flange mounts), standard hose support clamps, and down-pipe drop lines.
• Marine Tank Types: Chemical carriers (IMO II & III), Product Tankers (CPP/DPP), Crude Oil Washing (COW) slop systems, and offshore Mud Tanks.

Part Number Cross-References

• Victor Pyrate / Victor Marine: SMN84885, SMN-84885, VP-SMN-84885
• Related VP Families: VP Minor Portable, VP Major, SMJ Series (SMJ19324)
• Interchangeable Marine Standard Units: Butterworth LT/FT Series (cross-compatible fitting sets), Toftejorg / Alfa Laval TZ-74 equivalent footprints.

Applications

• Product & Chemical Tank Cleaning: Stripping chemical cargo heels, vegetable oils, aromatics, and petrochemical residue prior to cargo changeovers.
• Crude Oil Washing (COW): Dissolving and fluidizing asphaltic waxes, heavy tars, and sludges during vessel discharge.
• Offshore OSV / Supply Vessels: Scrubbing liquid mud tanks, drill cuttings bins, and recovered oil slop compartments.
• Shoreside Tank Farm & Storage Terminals: Automatic interior sanitization of hydrocarbon tanks, bio-diesel blenders, and rail/road tank cars.

Frequently Asked Questions

What nozzle sizes are standard on the Victor Pyrate SMN84885?

The unit typically supports matched nozzle sets from 7 mm up to 13 mm bore diameters. The specific nozzle diameter selection dictates the trade-off between fluid velocity, jet throw length, and overall cubic-meter per hour throughput.

Can this machine be run using crude oil as the cleaning medium?

Yes. The SMN84885 is compatible with Crude Oil Washing (COW) procedures as mandated by MARPOL Annex I regulations. Its high-tensile 316 stainless steel casing and self-cleaning internal passages handle non-abrasive crude oil without degradation.

What should I check if the machine stops rotating inside the tank?

First, verify supply pressure at the deck manifold. If pressure is within normal ranges (5 to 10 bar), the machine has likely ingested pipeline scale or rust chips that lodged in the turbine impeller or the reduction gears. Turn off fluid flow immediately, retrieve the unit, remove the inlet strainer housing, and inspect for solid particulate fouling.

Is the Victor Pyrate SMN84885 ATEX rated for Zone 0 environments?

Because the machine is completely fluid-driven with no active electrical components, it is certified for use in hazardous marine cargo holds (Zone 0/Zone 1 equivalent) provided the hose assembly features verified continuous bonding conductors and the machine is correctly grounded to the vessel hull prior to deployment.

How frequently does the internal gear assembly need to be serviced?

Under standard operational conditions on chemical/product tankers, we recommend a visual check of nozzle bores and internal turbine play every 100 operating hours, with a comprehensive teardown, seal kit replacement, and trunnion bushing inspection every 300 to 500 operating hours.