Engine Builder Manual For A100-L and A200-L
Engine Builder Manual For A100-L and A200-L
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Preliminary remarks
1 Preliminary remarks
Enginebuilder Manual
The Enginebuilder Manual provides the information necessary for the intended installation and
operation of the turbocharger.
This avoids difficulties during operation, enables effective monitoring and facilitates mainte-
nance.
Target group
The Enginebuilder Manual is aimed at enginebuilders, engineers and persons who are
responsible for the proper installation of the turbocharger on the engine and the initial com-
missioning.
The main dimensions and connection dimensions of the turbochargers are shown in the Out-
line drawings documentation.
Symbols
Step of a procedure
[➙ ] see page
Definition of Note
Note
The note provides advice to facilitate working with the product.
NOTICE
ABB Turbo Systems Ltd is identified as ABB Turbo Systems in this document.
Official service stations are identified in this document as ABB Turbocharging Service Sta-
tions. They are regularly audited and certified by ABB Turbo Systems.
Contact address
www.abb.com/turbocharging
Safety
2 Safety..................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Introduction ................................................................................................ 3
2.2 Definition of safety instructions................................................................... 4
2.3 Warning plates on the turbocharger ........................................................... 5
2.4 Safe operation and maintenance ............................................................... 6
2.5 Hazards during operation and maintenance ............................................... 9
2.6 Lifting of loads............................................................................................ 14
2.7 Periodic check of the pressure vessels ...................................................... 15
2 Safety
2.1 Introduction
Turbochargers manufactured by ABB Turbo Systems are state of the art and comply with the
respective health and safety standards in effect at the time the turbocharger was built. This
ensures safe operation of the turbocharger. Nevertheless, there may be some residual risks
during operation of and work on the turbocharger which:
The operating company is responsible for the organisational measures that regulate the safe
handling of the turbocharger by its personnel.
All instructions contained in this chapter must be observed for safe and trouble-free operation
of the turbocharger and during all work on the turbocharger.
All further safety instructions contained and specifically identified in every chapter of this man-
ual (Definition of safety instructions [➙ 4]) must also be observed.
Definition of Warning
Non-compliance or inaccurate compliance with working or operating instruc-
tions indicated by this symbol and the word WARNING can lead to serious
WARNING
injuries to personnel and even to fatal accidents.
Warning signs must always be observed.
Definition of Caution
Non-compliance or inaccurate compliance with working or operating instruc-
tions indicated by this symbol and the word CAUTION can lead to serious
CAUTION
damage to engine or property with grave consequences.
Caution signs must always be observed.
Figure 1: A…-L
If warning plates are not present in the designated locations or not readable, proceed as fol-
lows:
Non-insulated turbochargers
Turbochargers supplied to the enginebuilder without insulation must be equipped later with
warning plates to be attached to the insulation. This is the responsibility of the enginebuilder.
Risk of falling
When working on the turbocharger, there is a risk of falling.
WARNING
Do not climb onto the turbocharger or onto attached parts and do not use
them as climbing aids.
Use suitable climbing aids and working platforms for work above body
height.
Helmet
Hearing protection
Safety goggles
Safety gloves
Safety boots
Protective clothing
Hair net (for long hair)
Respirator mask
Only work with suitable tools and with equipment and appliances that function properly.
Power tools must be properly earthed and cables must be undamaged.
Keep the workplace clean; clear away any loose objects and obstacles on the floor.
Keep the floor, equipment, and turbocharger clean.
Have oil binding agents ready and provide or keep oil pans at hand.
Clean up any spills.
Have fire protection means and extinguishing agents available.
Welding work
When performing welding work above the turbocharger, always cover the filter silencer to
prevent the filter mat from being damaged.
Keep flammable objects and substances out of the vicinity of flying sparks.
Cover all connections on the turbocharger so that no foreign objects can enter the turbo-
charger.
It is possible that detergents or solvents are used for cleaning. In this case, the safety instruc-
tions in section "Hazards due to operating materials and supplies" must always be observed.
Protect the floor against unintentional penetration of detergents or solvents before starting
cleaning operations.
Wear appropriate protective clothing.
Inspect the electric cables for abrasion and damage before and after your cleaning work.
Observe the procedures for set-up, maintenance and inspection work and the inspection
intervals.
Inform the operating staff before starting any maintenance or repair work.
Before taking off any cover or removing any guard from the turbocharger, switch off the
engine and wait until the turbocharger has come to a standstill.
Make sure that the oil supply is interrupted, especially with an external oil supply.
Only restart the engine after all parts have been properly fitted again and oil supply is en-
sured.
Safety when taking out of operation at short notice or preparing for mothballing
Secure rotor against turning. The rotor can rotate due to the stack draught alone.
Clean the turbocharger prior to mothballing.
Wear appropriate protective clothing.
During standard operation, no mechanical hazards are caused by the turbocharger itself if it
has been properly installed.
During maintenance, various risks may arise due to improper handling of components, non-
compliance with safety and health standards, carelessness, or as a consequence of inade-
quate qualification.
Mechanical hazards
Severe injuries to personnel or fatal accidents can be caused by mechanical
influences as a consequence of hazardous and inadequate operational pro-
WARNING
cedures.
Noise hazards
The noise emission during operation is influenced by its installation and operating conditions.
A noise level exceeding 85 dB(A) is harmful.
Standard values for the maximum duration of exposure to areas of noise emission (source:
Unfallverhütungsvorschriften für Unternehmen der Seefahrt (UVV See) [Accident Prevention
Regulations for Enterprises engaged in Seafaring]):
Figure 2
Surfaces of the turbocharger, attached parts and operating fluids (lubricating oil) get hot during
operation. The surface temperature depends on the efficacy of the existing insulation. The
temperature may rise to a level that can cause burns.
Danger of burns
Touching hot surfaces or contact with hot operating fluids can cause severe
burns.
WARNING
Do not touch hot surfaces. Observe the warning plate on the turbo-
charger.
Wear heat-resistant safety gloves and protective clothing.
Wait for the turbocharger to cool down before carrying out any work.
Operating materials and supplies are substances required for the operation or for the perfor-
mance of maintenance work. Oils, greases, coolants, detergents and solvents, acids and simi-
lar substances can be classified as hazardous substances. Operating materials and supplies
can be flammable and combustible.
Observe all instructions for use, material safety data sheets and the hazard information
provided on the containers of the operating materials and supplies.
Wear appropriate protective clothing.
Do not breathe in these substances and avoid contact with the skin.
Ensure sufficient ventilation of the workspace.
After use, close containers hermetically and put them away.
Collect used operating materials and supplies safely, store them separately in suitable con-
tainers and dispose of them properly and in an environmentally compatible manner in com-
pliance with the legal regulations.
In the event of leaks or spillage, spread binding agents immediately and dispose of them
properly and in an environmentally compatible manner in compliance with the legal regula-
tions.
Figure 3
Suspended loads
Loads that are not attached according to regulations can cause physical inju-
ries with grave consequences or fatal accidents.
WARNING
Fasten assemblies or individual parts above 25 kg carefully on properly
functional lifting gear with a sufficient load limit.
Pay attention to the correct attachment of loads on the crane hook.
No persons must remain under suspended loads.
Figure 4
If there are two or more suspension points, the attachment angle of 45° must not be exceed-
ed. This prevents excessive loading due to diagonal pull.
The locally applicable legal regulations regarding periodic checks of the pressure vessels
must be observed.
The operating company is responsible for the safe operation of the pressure vessel.
Introduction
3 Introduction ............................................................................................ 2
3.1 Layout and function of the turbocharger ..................................................... 2
3.2 Intended use .............................................................................................. 4
3.3 Turbocharger designs ................................................................................ 5
3.4 Turbocharger rating plate ........................................................................... 7
3 Introduction
Figure 1
Mode of operation
The turbocharger is a turbo machine and consists of the following main components:
Turbine
Compressor
These components are installed on a common shaft and form the rotor (see Figure 1).
The exhaust gases of the internal combustion engine flow through the gas-inlet casing (8) and
the nozzle ring (7) onto the turbine wheel (6). The turbine wheel uses the energy contained in
the exhaust gas to drive the rotor and, hence, the compressor wheel (11).
The exhaust gases then reach the atmosphere through the exhaust gas pipe connected to the
gas-outlet casing (5).
The compressor wheel (11) sucks in fresh air and presses the compressed air into the cylin-
der.
The air passes through the filter silencer (1) to the compressor wheel (11). The air then flows
through the diffuser (10) and exits the turbocharger through the compressor casing (12). An
air outlet silencer (13) is available as an option. It reduces the noise emitted by the compo-
nents on the outlet side downstream of the compressor casing.
The rotor runs in two radial plain bearings (3/4) which are located in the bearing casing (9)
between compressor and turbine. The axial thrust bearing (2) is located on the compressor
end.
The plain bearings are connected to a central lubricating oil duct which is normally supplied by
the lubricating oil circuit of the engine. The oil outlet always lies at the deepest point of the
bearing casing (9).
The turbocharger is equipped with an oil tank which is integrated in the bearing casing (9).
This oil tank supplies the bearings of the rotor with oil until standstill in the event that a mal-
function of the lubrication oil system causes an emergency stop of the engine.
The A...-L turbochargers are designed for use on 2-stroke diesel engines.
The turbocharger supplies the engine with the air volume or air/gas mixture and the associa-
ted charging pressure required for operation.
The specific operating limits of the turbocharger were determined on the basis of information
from the enginebuilder about the intended use. These data are given on the rating plate.
ABB Turbo Systems accepts no liability and rejects all warranty claims for any non-intended
uses.
Approved operation
Any operation of the turbocharger outside of its operating limits can be ha-
zardous to personnel.
WARNING
Only trained personnel must operate the turbocharger.
The intended use of the turbocharger includes compliance with all regulations and conditions.
The following points must be specifically observed:
The turbocharger is designed and built according to the state of the art and is safe to operate.
Flawless condition
The turbocharger must only be used when it is in a technically flawless condition and operated
in compliance with its intended use.
ABB Turbo Systems excludes any liability for damage resulting from unauthorized modifica-
tions to the turbocharger.
3.3.1 General
The main dimensions of the turbochargers, the connection dimensions (with contact surfaces)
as well as all available casing designs are shown in the Outline drawings documentation and
the 3D-step solids.
The various possibilities of the casing positions appear in the catalogue of outline drawings
(see chapter Outline drawings).
Air-inlet
Gas-inlet
A270-L A275-L
Table 2
Figure 2
1 A for ABB
2 Turbocharger generation
3+4 Size
5 Hyphen
6 Engine segment (L, M, H)
7+8 Technical information
9 Options
Figure 3
Operating limits
Further data
The recommended replacement intervals and the corresponding operating limits are jointly
defined with the enginebuilder. This information is specific to the system.
Operation above the indicated values nBmax, tBmax can considerably shorten the recommended
replacement intervals. In such a case, we recommend that you contact the nearest official
service station of ABB Turbo Systems.
nMmax, tMmax normally apply only when running at overload (110 %) during trials on the engine
test bed. These limit values can also be permitted during operation for special applications.
Operation above nMmax and tMmax is not permitted.
Figure 4
One rating plate (1) each is attached on the left and the right side of the turbocharger bearing
casing.
Weight [kg]
Weight [kg]
* Preliminary
The specified weights of the individual parts or assemblies are rounded-up standard values.
L B H Weight L Ø -- Weight
[mm] [mm] [mm] [kg] [mm] [mm] [kg]
A165-L 2340 1190 1220 2300 540 1110 -- 220
A170-L 2700 1370 1410 3300 630 1280 -- 280
A175-L 3250 1650 1690 5600 750 1540 -- 480
A180-L 3680 1870 1910 7500 850 1750 -- 620
A185-L 4100 2080 2130 10500 950 1950 -- 850
A190-L 4520 2300 2350 13500 1050 2150 -- 1050
* Preliminary
Product Gas outlet casing Gas inlet casing, with nozzle ring
L B H Weight L Ø H Weight
[mm] [mm] [mm] [kg] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kg]
A165-L 560 1100 1030 500 860 640 750 190
A265-L*
A170-L 640 1270 1190 750 980 740 860 260
A270-L
A175-L 770 1520 1430 1220 1160 880 1030 410
A275-L
A180-L 880 1730 1620 1700 1300 1000 1170 570
A280-L*
A185-L 980 1920 1800 2300 1430 1120 1310 770
A285-L*
A190-L 1080 2120 1990 2900 1570 1230 1440 900
Table 4
* Preliminary
L B H Weight L Ø -- Weight
[mm] [mm] [mm] [kg] [mm] [mm] [kg]
A165-L 440 1130 1160 320 370 860 -- 280
A170-L 510 1300 1340 450 430 990 -- 400
A175-L 610 1560 1600 740 510 1190 -- 660
A180-L 690 1770 1820 960 580 1350 -- 960
A185-L 770 1970 2020 1360 650 1500 -- 1290
A190-L 850 2180 2230 1800 720 1660 -- 1770
* Preliminary
L Ø Weight
[mm] [mm] [kg]
A165-L 940 500 90
A170-L 1080 580 130
A175-L 1300 700 220
A180-L 1470 790 330
A185-L 1640 880 460
A190-L 1810 970 610
* Preliminary
Consistent implementation of the following recommendations forms the basis for efficient
maintenance work during the entire lifetime of the ship or system. If these recommendations
are not implemented, scheduled service work on the turbocharger can take longer, hence
causing additional costs.
The following figure shows the transport paths to the turbocharger and the engine in a ship's
engine room.
Figure 1
The hatch to the engine room must be dimensioned so it is big enough to allow the turbo-
charger assemblies to pass through.
* Preliminary
Access to the following turbocharger components must be assured when it is still attached:
Filter silencer
Compressor cleaning device
Turbine cleaning device
Speed sensor
Free access to the turbocharger must be assured in order to carry out the following checking
procedures:
Space required for service and laying out the crane tracks
Figure 2
Figure 3
* Preliminary
The clearance (R) is required for the disassembly and assembly of the filter silencer.
Figure 4
* Preliminary
The speed sensor (1) can be screwed into the bearing casing (2) at an angle from below on
either side.
Distance (S) adjacent to the bearing casing (2) must be maintained depending on the selected
position of the speed sensor (1). The minimum width (3) of this distance corresponds to the
flange width of the bearing casing.
Figure 5
* Preliminary
The tools and spare parts supplied with the turbocharger must be located in the vicinity of the
turbocharger and must be accessible at all times.
Figure 6
* Preliminary
Turbocharger installation
5 Turbocharger installation
The bracket to which the turbocharger is attached must be designed horizontally and with a
bend-resistant and torsionally rigid construction.
This prevents additional forces acting on the fixing screws or on the feet of the turbocharger.
The machined contact surface may have a maximum unevenness of 0.2 mm.
The possible casing and foot positions of the turbochargers are shown in the Outline drawings
documentation.
On engines with three or four turbochargers, the turbochargers intended for flexible cut-out
must be installed in the centre of the engine.
Figure 1
General information
Compressor-end foot
Figure 2
Tighten the foot fixing screws or nuts diagonally according to the selected tightening me-
thod.
Turbine-end foot
Figure 3
Tighten the foot fixing screws or nuts according to the selected tightening method.
Torque-controlled tightening
Torque-controlled tightening
Angle-controlled tightening
Angle-controlled tightening
If the turbocharger is pinned at its feet, one pin hole per foot must be used.
Both of the inclined positions mentioned can occur at the same time.
Figure 4
The oil supply must be designed so that an ample supply of the turbocharger with lubricating
oil is assured at the inclined positions that occur.
Figure 5
The connections between the turbocharger and the exhaust gas pipes and air lines must be
decoupled from the vibration by bellows. The bellows are also required for compensation of
the thermal expansion of the pipes and the turbocharger. See also chapters:
The flow losses remain low when using bellows with inner protection pipe.
The bellows must ensure in all operating points that no vibrations as well as no forces and
torques of shifts resulting from thermal expansions are passed on to the turbocharger.
The use of elbows/bends between the bellows and turbocharger casing is not permitted.
A connecting piece may be installed in the gas outlet pipe between the casing flange and
the bellows (see chapter Exhaust gas pipes after the turbocharger).
Pipes must be supported on the engine or in other suitable places.
It is not allowed to support pipes on the turbocharger.
Attach and support all pipes to and from the turbocharger in such a way that free vibrations
are prevented.
Route pipes in such a way that they do not impede the removal and installation of the filter
silencer, compressor casing and gas inlet casing.
Use heat-resistant screws for attaching pipes to the gas inlet flange and gas outlet flange of
the turbocharger.
Figure 6
Reduction of gas speed Through the transition piece (TP) which acts as a diffuser;
it is fitted on the gas outlet casing
Pressure loss Calculated pressure loss of the complete exhaust gas system ≤ 30 mbar
Transition piece (TP) Area ratio A4 / A3 = 1.1 ... 1.6;
taper angle ≤ 40°,
for diameter D4, see following table.
The transition piece (TP) must be designed to be as short and as light as
possible.
For data on maximum admissible forces and weights on the flange of the
gas outlet casing, see section Stresses on the turbocharger casing.
Reference is made to the recommendations in the manual of the respective
enginebuilder for determining the dimensions of the transition piece (TP) and
for designing the exhaust gas system.
Table 8
The transition piece on the gas outlet casing can be designed with parallel inlet and outlet
flanges or as an offset variant (as shown).
For dimensions, weights and forces, see the following table.
MG Maximum mass of transition piece (including half the mass of the bellows on the gas outlet)
FG Maximum weight force of the transition piece (FG = MG x g)
F1 Maximum radial force of the bellows
F2 Maximum axial force of the bellows
F3 Maximum transverse force of the bellows
Figure 7
Bellows (B) The scavenging air duct must be insulated to prevent the emission of noise. For
this reason, space for insulation around the air-outlet flange, the bellows, and the
scavenging air duct must be provided with an insulation thickness of at least 50
mm, see following table.
Diffuser (D) Taper angle 8° … 16°;
area ratio A6 : A5 = 2 : 1,
greater taper angles can lead to flow separation and hence to increased flow re-
sistance.
Avoid abrupt changes in cross section and narrowing of the pipes.
The scavenging air duct should be routed as straight as possible in the intermedia-
te casing (I) to the charge air cooler to minimise pressure losses.
Table 11
* Preliminary
Figure 8
The filter silencer casing (1), which is fitted around the filter silencer, must be decoupled from
the suction pipe (2) by bellows (3). The bellows can be designed as a non-metallic expansion
joint (plastic, rubber, leather).
Turbochargers which are designed for "flexible cut-out" must be supplied with external sealing
air to ensure that no oil or gas can leak during cut-out operation. Sealing air must be supplied
to the turbocharger only when the engine is running. Therefore the sealing air is extracted
from the turbocharging system of the engine.
The sealing air must not contain any water, oil or dirt.
The required sealing air pressure is determined by the design of the sealing air line.
Sealing air temperature at the extraction point ≤ 150 °C.
If the surface temperature of the sealing air line is > 80 °C, the line must be insulated or a
protection against contact must be fitted.
The sealing air extraction point must be chosen so that the sealing air requirements are met in
all operating points of the engine. Preferably the sealing air is extracted at the outlet of the
auxiliary blower of another turbocharger. This is based on the assumption that the pressure at
the extraction point corresponds to the pressure in the scavenging air receiver.
Sealing air supply line from the extraction point to the turbocharger
The pressure at the extraction point P1 and the dimensioning of the supply line determine the
pressures that occur in the turbocharger. If the pipes are too long, the pressure in the tur-
bocharger is too low, and if the pipes are too short, the sealing air consumption is too high.
Therefore, depending on the pipe arrangement, an orifice is used at the turbocharger inlet.
Figure 9
Dimensioning
The following table lists the sealing air line arrangements Long, Medium and Short. The inside
pipe diameter corresponds to the connection diameter at the turbocharger.
The following pressures and sealing air volume flows result based on the above pipe versions
with the corresponding orifices. The sealing air consumption during operation depends on the
pressure P1 at the extraction point. The following volume flows apply during cut-out operation.
Table 15
Cut-out operation
If the gas inlet flap is opened during cut-out operation or the air-outlet flap is
closed during normal operation, this causes very high turbocharger speeds.
CAUTION
These can result in damage with serious consequences or even a total loss
of the turbocharger.
The emission sound pressure level (A-weighted) is measured at a distance of 1 meter from
the turbocharger.
The highest value of the emission sound pressure level1) is reached in the area of the filter
silencer and is 105 dB(A) maximum over the entire speed range.
The following prerequisites must be fulfilled with regard to the turbocharger to observe this
limit value:
The enginebuilder is also responsible for insulating the charge air/scavenging air ducts and
the charge air cooler.
Figure 10
Thermal expansions occur on the turbocharger, especially at the turbine end. The high tempe-
rature differences between standstill and operation lead to an expansion (relative displace-
ment) of the connecting flanges.
The values for thermal expansion listed below apply for conditions at full load.
The bellows used must be able to absorb the resulting expansions on the connecting flanges
in all operating points.
The original dimensions of the turbocharger appear in the separate Outline drawings docu-
mentation.
The following values in the X, Y, Z directions apply for the construction of the bellows:
Table 16
Table 17
The following values in the X, Y, Z directions apply for the construction of the bellows:
Table 18
Table 19
The following values in the X, Y, Z directions apply for the construction of the bellows:
Table 20
Table 21
General
The srms, vrms and arms variables indicate the effective values of the cumulative signal (RMS) in
the defined frequency range.
Low-frequency vibrations
These vibrations mainly stress the fastenings of the turbocharger on the engine, but also the
casing joints. The stresses are proportional to the accelerations that occur on the turbochar-
ger.
Shaking of the engine causes accelerations in all directions on the rotor of the turbocharger.
The resulting bearing stresses are, however, comparatively low.
The vibration velocity (v) and the vibration acceleration (a) are limited to ensure reliable opera-
tion of the turbocharger.
The existing rotor unbalances generate rotating forces at the rotation frequency which are
partly transferred to the casings via the bearings.
The damping of the plain bearings as well as local vibration effects on the casings greatly af-
fect the amplitudes that can be measured from the outside.
Consequently, no statements regarding the unbalance status of the rotor or the status of the
bearings are possible as a result of a vibration measurement on the outside of the casing.
The characteristic frequencies listed below apply for turbochargers which are fitted on an ab-
solutely rigid bracket.
In reality, the values for the characteristic frequencies are lower in the following cases:
Experience shows that, with a good, rigid turbocharger bracket, they are about 20 to 30 %
lower.
With a very elastic turbocharger bracket, they can be up to 60 % lower.
The order of the various characteristic frequencies can also vary depending on the design and
stiffness of the engine block and the turbocharger bracket.
The aim must be that the first characteristic frequency of the engine-bracket-turbocharger sys-
tem lies above the ignition frequency of the engine (high matching, bracket as rigid as possi-
ble).
This is not always possible in engines with a large number of cylinders. In such cases, the
characteristic frequencies of the system can be induced in the operating range of the engine
which leads to unacceptably high vibrations.
Measuring locations
Figure 11
Use measuring locations (CH) and (X) for vibration measurements during commissioning of
the engine or for monitoring purposes.
If the specified limit values are not complied with, additional measurements must be taken at
measuring locations (XS), (BH), (NH) and (SU) for a more accurate analysis.
The sensors used must be either screwed onto the casings or affixed using magnets.
A sensor that is suitable for high temperatures must be used for the measuring location (NH).
The RMS values of the cumulative signal of the vibration velocity and/or the acceleration must
not be exceeded at any of the designated measuring points.
Product Frequency range for validi- Maximum admissible cumu- Maximum admissible cumu-
ty of limit values lative velocity RMS lative acceleration RMS
[Hz] [mm/s] [g]
A165-L 3 … 200 45 3.0
A170-L 3 … 200 45 3.0
A270-L
A175-L 3 … 200 45 3.0
A275-L
A180-L 3 … 100 50 2.5
A185-L 3 … 100 50 2.5
A190-L 3 … 100 55 2.0
Table 24
Due to the distance of the filter silencer to the foot, higher vibration values are permitted at the
measuring point (X).
Product Frequency range for validi- Maximum admissible cumu- Maximum admissible cumu-
ty of limit values lative velocity RMS lative acceleration RMS
[Hz] [mm/s] [g]
A165-L 3 … 200 67.5 4.5
A170-L 3 … 200 67.5 4.5
A270-L
A175-L 3 … 200 67.5 4.5
A275-L
A180-L 3 … 100 75 3.75
A185-L 3 … 100 75 3.75
A190-L 3 … 100 82.5 3.0
Table 25
Additionally to be noted
If the specified limit values are not adhered to, a frequency analysis for the entire tur-
bocharger, including bracket, is recommended for further assessment.
This procedure should always be carried out after prior coordination with ABB Turbo Sys-
tems.
The frequency ranges correspond to the occurring low-frequency vibrations and excitati-
ons. These can be measured easily using commercially available vibrometers.
In engines with constant speed, the highest vibration values (total effective values - RMS)
are usually measured at 100 % load.
In engines with variable speed, the entire speed range must be passed through at the ma-
ximum load possible in order to determine the highest vibration values.
The highest vibration values occur at resonant positions at which the characteristic fre-
quencies of the engine/bracket/turbocharger system concur with the excitation frequencies
of the engine.
If there is a boiler leak in the exhaust gas pipe or an ingress of water due to other causes,
the gas outlet casing can be drained.
The drain pipe must be fitted at the lowest connection point of the gas outlet casing.
The drain pipe must be conducted downwards as close as possible after the connection
point.
The drain pipe must not be guided above the height of the connection point on the turbochar-
ger.
Figure 12
On the drain pipe (1), set the drain cock (2) to position 1 (A).
Set the drain cock (2) to position 2 (B) and clean the drain pipe (1) with air from the com-
pressor casing (4).
If cleaning with air is not sufficient, the drain pipe (1) must be cleaned mechanically.
Oil supply
6 Oil supply
6.1 Introduction
In all operating states, a functioning and carefully executed oil supply is an important prerequi-
site for trouble-free operation of the turbocharger.
This also includes the correct dimensioning and laying of the oil pipes.
The lubrication of the turbocharger is usually carried out with oil from the engine circula-
tion.
Alternatively, a separate lubricating system can be used for the turbocharger.
A separate lubricating system is not included in the ABB Turbo Systems scope of delivery.
ABB Turbo Systems can provide support in the construction of the system.
The position and dimension of the connecting flanges for the oil inlet and oil outlet on the
turbocharger are shown in the Outline drawings documentation.
In branches and junctions of several pipes, the main pipe must at least have the total of
the cross sections of the individual pipes before or after the collecting point.
Install oil return flow pipes with an at least 5° greater incline than the maximum admissible
inclined position of the engine.
Only shut-off valves that can be secured against accidental operation are allowed to be
attached.
The lubricating system must be provided with a heating system if the required oil viscosity
cannot be guaranteed when cold.
This prevents any overload of the auxiliary bearing and, hence, damage to the turbo-
charger when starting the engine if the oil is too cold (< 30 °C, in combination with exces-
sively high oil pressures); see section "Commissioning the lubricating system".
Figure 1
In the case of the oil supply from the engine circulation, the oil inlet pipe after the pump
cooler filter system must be conducted via the shortest route to the turbocharger.
Blow-by air from the turbocharger is mainly discharged via the bearing casing and via a
venting pipe, see Venting the lubricating system section.
Figure 2
The oil return flow pipe dissipates all of the blow-by air coming from the turbocharger.
This air is discharged via a venting pipe on the oil tank, see Venting the lubricating system
section.
A lubricating oil temperature of 80 °C at the inlet of the turbocharger is recommended to
improve efficiency.
* Preliminary
Pre-installed orifice
Serious damage to engine or property can result from insufficient oil supply.
The orifice supplied on the turbocharger always has the smallest diameter.
CAUTION
If necessary, drill out the diameter of the orifice or remove the orifice com-
pletely.
V = [ (A x B) + V1 + V2 + V3 ] x C
Figure 3
The throttle valve (a) is integrated in the pressure adjusting unit (42295), depending on the
selected pressure adjusting unit version. The lubricating oil pressure is adjusted at the turbo-
charger inlet.
The oil pressure is throttled as required (poil, in > 2.5 bar). The adjustment is made either during
the test run of the engine or during commissioning of the system, see section Commissioning
the lubricating system.
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* Preliminary
1) The quantity of oil must be increased by 20% if the oil pump is constructed with a separate
lubricating system.
2) At low turbocharger speeds, the amount of heat discharged decreases sharply.
3) pscav: Scavenging air pressure, relative
Depending on the specified oils, the permissible viscosity range at the oil inlet and the tem-
perature range is shown in the following chart and legend:
Figure 4
Figure 5
We recommend operating the turbocharger in the lower range of the admissible oil pressure to
keep the energy consumption of the lubricating oil pump low.
Filtering of the lubricating oil with a mesh width of 0.050 mm is specified for A...-L turbo-
chargers.
Recommendation
The venting pipe is connected to the bearing casing. The blow-by separating rate is ap-
proximately 80%.
The remainder of the blow-by is discharged through the oil drain pipe into the oil tank of
the engine and must be separated.
The venting pipe must have a constant gradient of at least 5° more than the maximum ad-
missible inclined position of the engine. This prevents accumulation of oil and oil mist in
the pipe.
It is recommend for an oil mist separator to be installed in the venting pipe before it is con-
ducted out into the atmosphere, see section "Oil mist separator".
It is recommend to install an oil mist separator in the venting pipe before the pipe is con-
ducted from the oil tank out into the atmosphere, see Oil mist separator section.
The blow-by of the turbocharger consists of an assembly of air, oil mist and oil vapour. The
following concentrations can be expected:
The Rhodius filter or oil mist separator is a maintenance-free, metallic filter. The oil separation
efficiency from the oil mist is approximately 80%.
The installation position, like the flow direction, is vertical. The venting pipe must rise constant-
ly before and after the oil mist separator.
Depending on the size, one single oil mist separator in the dimension shown can be used for
several turbochargers.
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Figure 6
Item Specification
Active separator systems must be used for even better oil mist separation efficiencies.
Recognised suppliers of appropriate systems:
Manufacturer Principle
To be observed:
Electrostatic oil mist separators must not be used with gas engines due to the potentially ex-
plosive environment.
Contaminated oil
Serious damage to engine or property can be caused by dirt and solid mate-
rial particles in the oil.
CAUTION
At initial commissioning and after all service work, the complete lubricating
system must be thoroughly flushed with warm oil.
Use special running-in filters when running in the engine and after all ser-
vice work on the lubricating system.
Machine damage
If the oil temperature at the oil inlet exceeds the admissible range, this may
lead to engine damage.
CAUTION
Observe oil temperature at the oil inlet according to the following table.
The maximum admissible oil temperature at the outlet is listed in the following table. The spec-
ified oil outlet temperature is to be considered as alarm value for the turbocharger operation
and must be monitored according to the current regulations.
Status for operation Oil temperature at the inlet Oil temperature at the outlet
Toil,inlet [°C] Toil,outlet [°C]
Admissible 45 110
Admissible 85 130
45 > 110
85 > 130
45 > 120
85 > 140
Table 9: Lubricating oil temperature at the outlet
If the turbocharger was operated for a longer period of time outside of the admissible range,
ABB Turbo Systems recommends to have the turbocharger inspected by an ABB Turbocharg-
ing Service Station.
Pre-lubrication
Serious damage to engine or property can result if the turbocharger is not
supplied with oil from the first moment after starting the engine.
CAUTION
Activate the pre-lubrication device each time before starting the engine.
ABB Turbo Systems recommends integrating the pre-lubrication into the engine control.
If the engine is operated for 5 to 10 minutes in idle mode before stopping, no additional post-
lubrication is required.
The maximum admissible oil pressure in the cold operating state (30 °C) is higher than in the
warm operating state (50 °C), see also table "Oil condition".
Oil condition for long-term standby operation Oil pressure before turbocharger (poil, in)
[bar]
Oil, 30 °C … 50 °C 0.2 … 0.6
Table 10
The same pressure and temperature regulations apply as for standard operation.
If an emergency stop of the engine causes an interruption to the lubricating oil supply, this
integrated lubrication supplies the bearing seats with oil until the rotor has stopped.
Figure 1
The following delivery variants and combinations of the accessories are available:
The difference between the highest and the lowest turbocharger speed must not be more than
3 %, relative to the speed limit nBmax.
If this admissible difference range is exceeded, the following steps must be performed:
Reduce the engine performance immediately to the point at which the maximum turbochar-
ger speed does not exceed 70 % of nBmax.
If the engine cannot be stopped, it can continue to be driven with this reduced engine per-
formance or turbocharger speed.
If a turbocharger surges continuously, the engine performance must be reduced further.
Measure the temperatures in the air lines and exhaust gas pipes from and to the tur-
bochargers and compare with normal values.
Inspect air lines, exhaust gas pipes and the turbochargers and remedy any malfunctions.
In any case, contacting the nearest ABB Turbocharging Service Station is recommended.
The pulse frequency of the speed signal is proportional to that of the rotor. The turbocharger
speed can be determined as follows:
nTL = f / l
To obtain an output signal that is as strong as possible, ABB Turbo Systems recommend that
the down-circuit evaluation electronics (for example, a tachometer) should have a resistance
of > 10 kΩ and an adaptive trigger level of ~ 0.5 V.
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Figure 2
1 Engine support
2 Speed sensor
3 Cable (2 m)
4 Voltage limiting module
5 Cable (12 m)
R Bending radius R ≥ 90 mm
A 64°
B 64°
Secure cable (3) to the engine support (1) at the voltage limiting module (4) to prevent fati-
gue damage through vibrations.
Cable (5) can be shortened to the required length.
The cable is a 3-wire cable (red/black/brown). The brown wire is not connected and can be
cut during shortening. The shield must be twisted.
Connect the cable (5) according to the illustration (see section Connection schemes).
Connection scheme
Figure 3
C Red (+)
A Black (-)
B Grey (grounding)
1 Speed sensor
2 Cable connector
3 Plug
4 Voltage limiting module
5 Cable
6 Terminals for open cable ends (A, B, C)
7 Evaluation electronics
Insert plug (3) of the cable connector (2) into the speed sensor (1).
Connect open ends (A, B, C) of the cable (5) to the evaluation electronics (7).
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Avoid condensation.
7.6.1 Introduction
The T401 F/I-converter (frequency/current) or the T411 tachometer is available for displaying
and converting the turbocharger speed signal. Both devices are identical in terms of functiona-
lity. Unlike the T401, however, the T411 is also equipped with a display.
The parameters of the analogue output (4…20 mA) of both devices are set by ABB Turbo
Systems.
* Preliminary
The corresponding speed range (0…X) is shown on the device label (see illustration).
Figure 7
The selection and parameterisation of the speed range does not affect the display (T411) and
the open-collector output (T401, T411).
Figure 8
The analogue output provides a 4-20 mA current signal proportional to the speed depending
on the speed range set in the parameters (see figure shown above).
Figure 9
The open-collector output provides a square wave signal with constant amplitude. The output
must also be electrically supplied (power supply UL).
It offers the following application options:
Amplification of the sensor signal to guarantee signal transmission over long signal lines.
Reduction of the minimum measurable speed (due to the low adaptive trigger level of the
T401 or T411 of 250 mV).
Use of tachometers without adjustable trigger level as well as tachometers which do not
have an input for inductive speed sensors.
7.6.3 Installation
T401 F/I-converter
The T401 F/I-converter must be installed in a switch cabinet (rails based on EN 50022-35 and
DIN 46277).
Figure 10
T411 tachometer
The T411 tachometer is installed using retainers (in accordance with DIN 43835 Form B), see
also installation instructions listed below.
Figure 11
Figure 12
T401 F/I-converter
Table 6
Figure 13
Connect the cable according to the labelling of the respective terminal level.
T411 tachometer
Figure 14
5: Open-collector output The voltage of the open-collector output depends on the power
supply and, at a resistance of R = 10 kΩ, is approx. 2 V less
than the power supply voltage.
Connect down-circuit evaluation electronics accordingly:
Connect the positive pole of the evaluation electronics to the
emitter!
Connect the negative pole of the evaluation electronics to the
collector!
Table 7
Approval by enginebuilder
These instructions for wet cleaning only apply to cleaning with pure water and under the pre-
condition that the enginebuilder approves the process.
General
The contamination of the compressor stage (compressor wheel, wall insert and diffuser) de-
pends on the degree of purity of the taken-in air.
Deposits can form in the flow channels if salt, oil mist or dust are sucked in with the air.
Consequences of contamination:
Periodic cleaning of the compressor during operation prevents or delays any great increase in
the contamination, but never replaces the regular service procedures where the turbocharger
is completely dismantled and the compressor is mechanically cleaned.
Cleaning interval
The interval between the cleaning cycles depends greatly on the operating conditions. Clean-
ing should normally take place about every 50 hours of operation.
If the specified cleaning intervals are incompatible with operation of the engine, contact ABB
Turbo Systems.
The compressor is cleaned during operation using the wet cleaning method. It is carried out at
an engine load of 25 ... 85 %.
This cleaning method has been tested and approved by ABB Turbo Systems.
To clean the compressor stage during operation, water is injected before the compressor
wheel.
The water does not act as a solvent. The coating is removed by the mechanical action of the
impacting droplets. The process is particularly suitable as long as the fouling is not too ad-
vanced.
Figure 1
The sequence of the manual compressor cleaning operations is described in the operation
manual.
Despite periodic cleaning during operation, experience shows that overhauls where the tur-
bine and nozzle ring (or VTG) are mechanically cleaned cannot be omitted.
The interval between the cleaning cycles depends greatly on the operating conditions. Clean-
ing should normally take place about every 50 hours of operation.
Cleaning method
The turbine and the nozzle ring (or VTG) are cleaned during operation using the dry cleaning
method.
This cleaning method has been tested and approved by ABB Turbo Systems.
During dry cleaning, the dirt coating is removed by the mechanical action of the impacting sol-
ids (granulate).
Operating state
The dry cleaning of the turbine-end components is carried out at an engine load of
25 ... 85 %.
Figure 2
The operation of the dry cleaning device is described in the operation manual.
Material selection
The average grain size of the cleaning granulate must be between 1.2 and 2.0 mm.
The specific weight of the cleaning granulate must not exceed 1.2 kg/dm3.