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Bunker Samplers

Bunker Samplers for Fuel Delivery

IMO MARPOL 73/78 Annex VI compliant bunker samplers and bunker sampling accessories, available now for immediate delivery.

Fuel oil sampling is an essential element of any bunkering operation. Representative fuel oil samples are required for both regulatory and commercial purposes. Crucial aspects of the sampling process include taking the sample, the sampling location and witnessing the process.

The importance of a suitably drawn and witnessed representative fuel oil sample cannot be over-emphasised. It forms the basis of all discussion, debate or dispute resolution relating to the bunkering.

Download Lloyds Register Bunker Type Approval Certificate



Drip Type Bunker Samplers

The most common and economic means of obtaining a representative sample is by using a drip type Bunker Sampler. In back to back tests performed by a major fuel testing laboratory over an extended period, samples obtained by drip samplers were identical to those from more expensive automatic fuel samplers.

Lloyds Register approved and manufactured under strict ISO 9001:2000 quality assurance standards.


IMO MARPOL 73/78 Annex VI compliant - helps you stay within the legal requirements for bunker sampling.


Lightweight and very easy to install - obtaining a representative sample is quick and easy.


Bunker Sampler Joint Rings included - all the equipment you need for correct installation.


Even ex-stock bunker sampler sizes available from Kittiwake’s extensive range of equipment.




How to Select the Correct Size of Drip Type Bunker Sampler


bunker sampler calculation

bunker sampler size

A = Pitch Circle Diameter
B = Nominal Pipe Size
C = Bolt Hole Diameter


Calculation

Pitch Circle Diameter (A) - Bolt Hole Diameter (C) = X

Select the nearest size Bunker Sampler with an outer diameter smaller than X and an inner diameter larger than the Nominal Pipe Size (B).


Example

Pitch Circle Diameter (A) = 290 mm
Bolt Hole Diameter (C) = 23 mm
Nominal Pipe Size (B) = 200 mm

290 (A) - 23 (C) = 267 (X)

Therefore the correct Bunker Sampler would be FG-K1-128-KW (8” Bunker Sampler), which has an outer diameter of 266 mm and an inner diameter of 221 mm. The outer diameter is smaller than X (the space between the flange bolts), yet the inner diameter is larger than the nominal pipe size (B), so that fuel flow is not impeded. See chart below for guidance to Bunker Sampler sizes.


Bunker Sampling Training Resources

For further technical information on Fuel Oil Delivery and Bunker Sampling, see our Training Resources section to order your FREE Training CD and for links to other Bunker Sampling Training Resources.


Bunker Sampler Selection Chart

The chart below gives guidance to select the correct Sampler for a range of standard pipe flange sizes. Samplers are manufactured to fit within the bolt ring of standard flange sizes as listed. For other sizes please contact Kittiwake.

Specifications

Material:

Stainless steel 304

Nominal Flange Thickness:

25 / 26 mm

Total Thickness (including gaskets):

31 / 32 mm

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For other related products see also:
Bunker Sample Storage System
Bunker Sampling Accessories

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Sampler Sizes
Part Number
Nominal Pipe Size (B)
Inner Diameter
Outer Diameter
Weight
Flange Standard Correlations
FG-K1-122-KW 50 mm / 2” 63 mm 95 mm 3.40 kg JISB2210 5K, 10K, 16K, BS 4504 PN10, PN16, BS10 D, E, F, ANSI B16.5 150, 300
FG-K1-123-KW 75 mm / 3” 86 mm 127 mm 3.90 kg JISB2210 5K, 10K, 16K, BS 4504 PN16, BS10 D, E, F, ANSI B16.5 150, 300
FG-K1-124-KW 100 mm / 4” 116 mm 157 mm 4.28 kg BS 4504 PN16, BS10 D, E, F, ANSI B16.5 150, 300
FG-K1-125-KW 125 mm / 5” 144 mm 188 mm 4.84 kg JISB2210 5K, 10K, 16K, BS 4504 PN16, BS10 D, E, ANSI B16.5 150
FG-K1-126-KW 150 mm / 6” 171 mm 216 mm 5.46 kg JISB2210 5K, 10K, 16K, BS 4504 PN16, BS10 D, E, F, ANSI B16.5 150, 300
FG-K1-127-KW 175 mm / 7” 194 mm 241 mm 6.16 kg JISB2210 5K, 10K
FG-K1-128-KW 200 mm / 8” 221 mm 266 mm 6.48 kg JISB2210 5K, 10K, 16K, BS 4504 PN10, PN16, BS10 D, E, F, ANSI B16.5 150
FG-K1-129-KW 225 mm / 9” 260 mm 307 mm 6.64 kg ANSI B16.5 300
FG-K1-130-KW 250 mm / 10” 281 mm 328 mm 7.08 kg JISB2210 10K, 16K, BS 4504 PN10, PN16, BS10 D, E, F, ANSI B16.5 150, 300
FG-K1-131-KW 275 mm / 11” 319 mm 361mm 7.2 kg JISB2210 10K, BS 4504 PN10, PN16, BS10 D, E
FG-K1-132-KW 300 mm / 12” 340 mm 401 mm 7.5 kg JISB2210 16K, BS10 F, ANSI B16.5 150, 300
FG-K1-133-KW 350 mm / 14” 375 mm 420 mm 7.96 kg BS 4504 PN10, PN16, BS10 D, E, F, ANSI B16.5 150, 300