Water Cleaning of The Turbines On WÄRTSILÄ 32 Engines: Operating Instruction
Water Cleaning of The Turbines On WÄRTSILÄ 32 Engines: Operating Instruction
Water Cleaning of The Turbines On WÄRTSILÄ 32 Engines: Operating Instruction
INSTRUCTION
General A clean turbocharger is one of the key factors for an efficient combustion
process.
With increased pressure ratio of the turbocharger the charge air system
becomes more sensitive to fouling, and when using heavy fuel of lower
quality it will be more challenging to keep the turbocharger clean.
An efficient turbocharger cleaning process is essential. The instructions for
cleaning the turbine has been revised, see the enclosed chapter 15.
Washing process Turbine Side Washing (TSW) stands for a 10 minutes water injection with a
controlled water flow at low engine output. The disadvantage of occasionally
reducing the output is not significant compared to the advantage of
cleaning.
Note! The earlier used High Load Washing concept has proven not efficient
enough and is therefore abandoned.
Water requirements Water supplied to the wash nozzles must not contain any additives. Use
only potable water.
Note! Use of salt water is strictly prohibited as it may seriously damage the
turbocharger!
Recommendation Replace the previous version of chapter 15 in the engine manual with the
enclosed, revised, version.
Implement the new cleaning procedures.
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01 3215Q051 2(2)+20
15.1 Description
The turbochargers are of axial turbine type. The charge air coolers
are of rigid frame -type and are on in-line engines fitted to the
side of the engine block, while V-engines have the cooler fitted to
the turbocharger bracket.
The turbocharger is equipped with plain bearings and is con-
nected to the engine lubrication system.
The air outlet is connected to the air duct (2) with metal bellows
(1). The exhaust pipes from the cylinders are also connected to
the charger with metal bellows. The exhaust pipe after the
turbocharger should be arranged according to the installation
instructions with a fixed support immediately after the bellows.
The turbocharger is equipped with cleaning devices for cleaning
both the compressor and the turbine by water injection.
1. Bellows
2. Airduct
3. Cover for waterspace
4. Charge air cooler
5. Water space
6. Diffuser
7. Air box
8. Drain pipe
A
1
2
SECTION A - A
3
7
8 6
A 4
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1. Bellows 1
2. Air duct 2
4. Charge air cooler
7. Air box cover 11
8. Drain pipe 12
9. Cover
10. Cover
11. Screw Z
12. Screw
Y
9 10 7
Alternative 1 Alternative 2
4 8 8 8
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3
4
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Note! Observe the above mentioned limits for exhaust gas tempera-
ture.
3 Open the valve (1) and check that the nozzles are not
clogged, see Fig 15-3.
4 Connect the water hose.
5 Open the valve (5) slowly and increase the water flow
until the correct flow is reached according to the table shown
in section 15.3.1. Lock the valve (5) with the counter nut.
6 Close the valve (1) after 10 minutes.
7 After termination of water injection the engine must run
for at least ten minutes before the load is increased.
8 Close all valves and disconnect the hose to ensure that
no water can possibly enter exhaust pipes after washing.
9 Open the valve (1) and drain the water.
10 Resume normal engine operation at higher output and
after one hour, repeat the readings taken in step 1 above for
evaluation.
11 In case the engine shall be stopped after the cleaning,
run the engine for 10 to 20 minutes after the turbocharger
has been cleaned. Doing so it is ensured that all the parts in
the exhaust system are completely dry.
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Note! Do not exceed the maximum washing times, see table above.
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15.4.1 General
In case of a serious breakdown of the turbocharger, a blanking
device can be fitted according to the instructions below, see also
turbocharger manual, section 06. In an emergency situation like
this, the engine can be temporarily operated at max.20 % output.
Thermal overload is a limiting factor on the diesel engine.
Therefore, the exhaust gas temperatures must be carefully
watched during operation with a blanked turbocharger.
Note! The exhaust gas temperature after the cylinder head must not
exceed 500°C.
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Blanking device
4 5
1. Blanking cover 8
2. Screen plate 1
3. Distance sleeve
4. Plug 3 6
5. Plug 7
6. Cover plate
2
7. Flange
8. Nut
9 Mount the plugs (4) and (5) with O-rings in the lubricat-
ing oil connection piece. Mount the cover plate (6) and tighten
screws. On V-engine, mount the flange (7) with O-rings and
tighten screws.
Note! The oil flow to and from the damaged turbocharger must be
blocked in the turbocharger bracket by using suitable
plugs/flanges.
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Warning! If water keeps on dripping or flowing from the draining pipe for
a longer period (unless running in conditions with very high
humidity or with too low LT temperature due to a defective LT
thermostatic valve) the cooler may be leaking and must be
dismantled and pressure tested.
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13
13. Screw
14. Nut 14
15. Nut
16. Air box
17. Air box 16
19. Cover
20. Protecting plate
19
20
20 17 15
6 Unscrew and remove the screws (13), see Fig 15-5. En-
sure that there is a gap (approx. 2 - 5 mm) between the bellows
and the tubocharger ducts.
7 Open the inspection cover (19), loosen and remove the
nuts inside.
8 Remove the nuts (14) and(15) of the air inlet boxes (16)
and (17), after making proper arrangement to support the
boxes.
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9 Mount eye bolts with straps on the top of the air inlet
boxes (16) and (17). Prepare lifting of the box with a crane.
10 Slowly pull the air inlet boxes out and remove them.
18. Screw
22. Cooler assembly
23. Screw
24. Stud
25. End cover
26. Air cooler (B)
27. Central connector 800 077
28. Air cooler (A)
29. Screw
30. Screw
800 077 Lifting tool
23 18
25 24 Y
29 26 27 23 28 25 30
22
Note! Take care that the load of the cooler is carried by the lifting
tool.
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33. O-ring
34. Distance sleeve Section A-A
35. Screw 35
34
33
25
26
31
27
36
28
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Note! The use of a high pressure water jet for flushing, should be
avoided because:
- it will pack the dirt into the middle of the cooler
- the cooler fins will be damaged
This will cause lowered air cooling efficiency.
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Steam or air
Perforated pipes
Cooler insert
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LT-out LT-IN
HT-IN
Valve 2
HT-IN
HT-out HT-IN
Top Bottom
Valve 1
Valve 2
LT-circuit
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18a
18b
18a-d. Screw
39. Sealant
40. Flange 18c
39
18d
40
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9 Mount all screws (18), (30) and (35) of the air cooler,
see Fig 15-6 and Fig 15-7, and tighten these according to
chapter 07. Remove the lifting tool.
10 Mount the studs and lift the air inlet box (16) into posi-
tion, see Fig 15-5.
11 Mount the air inlet box (17), but do not tighten it before
all the nuts (15) are hand tightened.
12 Tighten the nuts (14) and (15) on the air inlet boxes to
torque according to chapter 07.
13 Tighten the screws (13).
14 Mount the electrical equipment.
15 Fill the cooling system with water
16 Vent the air cooler and check the tightness of the seal-
ings at engine start-up.
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A/B C
A/B C
A B C
A B C
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