Tag: turbocharger

The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Equipment Co., Ltd. announced its delivery MET Turbochargers for one the largest two-stroke dual-fuel X-DF engine, 12X92DF. Behind the engine's development was the Winterthur Gas & Diesel and responsible for the establishment was the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC).

MAN Diesel & Turbo issues updated turbocharger safety warning

MAN Diesel & Turbo has announced the development of a new turbocharger series specifically matched to the requirements of two-stroke engines

An ABB turbocharging solution enables gas and diesel engines to go from idling to full load in half the time it usually takes, thereby significantly reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

Turbocharger safety warning

ABB Turbo Systems says it has played a key role in bringing the benefits of Wärtsilä's RT-flex technology to two-stroke engine installation onboard smaller ships through a repsotioning of its turbocharger.

TCA33, TCR14, TCR16, TCR18, TCR20 and TCR22 turbochargers LR issues Safety Alert regarding Turbocharger Safety applicable to Operators of ships fitted with TCA33, TCR14, TCR16, TCR18, TCR20 and TCR22 turbochargers as follows:MAN Diesel & Turbo have issued two Alert Service Bulletins (ASB2011/12/10 and ASB2011/12/09) relating to the safety and safe operation of the above turbochargers. We have identified the Lloyd's Register classed ships fitted with these turbochargers. The operators of these vessels will be advised of actions required by Lloyd's Register, on a case-by-case basis. Attention is drawn to the recommendations made by the engine designer:1. MAN Diesel & Turbo recommend that no personnel should stay in the vicinity of the turbocharger during operating times in which the engine load exceeds 60%. 2. MAN Diesel & Turbo recommend the inspection and maintenance schedule described in the turbocharger operating manual is strictly adhered to. Lloyds Register requests that records of the inspection and maintenance activity are retained for later review by LR.Source: LR

RT-flex50 version D low-speed engine This new Wärtsilä engine supports the industry's need for low-speed, 2-stroke engines for smaller vessels. It offers lower operating costs and improved environmental sustainability.Wärtsilä, the marine industry's leading solutions and services provider, has successfully tested its first Wärtsilä RT-flex50 version D engine with a turbocharger (TC) installed on the driving end side. With the addition of this engine, Wärtsilä now has an additional 2-stroke engine that can be fitted to smaller vessel types. The derated engine runs on lower rpm's and features reduced fuel consumption, thereby enabling lower emission values to be achieved - including smokeless operation, especially at low engine load.The RT-flex50 version D engine with turbocharger on the driving end side expands the possible applications of Wärtsilä 2-stroke engines with 50 cm cylinder bore for new vessel constructions.Due to its narrow design, the new engine version will be used for ship designs with slim stern sections where the current standard execution, with turbochargers mounted on the exhaust engine side, does not fit. The RT-flex50 version D can now be used instead of other engine types featuring a smaller cylinder bore and higher speed. In many cases the higher performance of the cylinders allows ...