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Engine section Engine type Ref. Date Issue Document No. Page
15 Turbocharging and air cooling 6HHOLVW WFI–S 23.05.2001 01 3215Q028GB 1(1)

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(QJLQHW\SH This Operating Instruction concerns Wärtsilä Vasa 32, 32LN, Wärtsilä
32GD, 34SG and 32DF engines.

*HQHUDO It is an inevitablefact that the air side of the charge air cooler gets dirty
after some time in operation. The period of time depends on the running
conditions, but eventually the cooler will need cleaning. See also Technical
Bulletin 3215T033.
To facilitate the cleaning and shorten the downtime of the engine, Wärtsilä
has developed a new cleaning concept. This will typically cut the time
needed for cleaning in half.

&KDUDFWHULVWLFV The new cleaning concept is based on the use of an environmentally

friendly cleaning fluid, the Wärtsilä Combi Degreaser. The fluid is heated
and circulated through the cooler by a pump unit during the cleaning
process.
Funnel

Tank
Pump unit
Cooler
Cleaning
liquid

Filter

Heater

Suction

Please refer to Product Specifications C51006 and C51003 for further

technical information.

1RWH If other cleaning fluids than the Wärtsilä Combi Degreaser are used, it may
lead to inferior cleaning results and/or harm to the environment.

5HFRPPHQGDWLRQ Please contact your Wärtsilä Service station for more information.

/HWWHUGLVWULEXWLRQ Wärtsilä Service Network and owners/operators of engines concerned.

/HWWHUYDOLGLW\ Until further notice.

(QFORVXUHV Product specifications C51003 and C51006.

Wärtsilä Finland Oy P.O. Box 252 (Tarhaajantie 2) Telecop. +358 10 709 1847 Tel. +358 10 709 0000 Registered in Finland No. 465.942
Service, Vaasa FIN-65101 Vaasa, Finland Telecop. +358 6 356 7339 Registered Office: Vaasa
Wärtsilä Finland Oy P.O. Box 50 (Stålarminkatu 45) Telecop. +358 10 709 3279 Tel. +358 10 709 0000
Service, Turku FIN-20811 Turku, Finland
 Product Specification
Service, Wärtsilä Finland Oy Tuote-erittely Produktspecifikation
Service product Concerns engine type Reference Date Issue Document No. Page
Combi Degreaser All WFI–S 27.12.00 02 C51003GB 1(1)

COMBI DEGREASER – the

environmentally friendly concentrate

1. General overview
The Combi Degreaser concentrate has been developed for cleaning oil
residues and contamination from charge air coolers, oil coolers and similar
systems. Use of concentrate in cleaning of oil residues is an effective mean
to reduce maintenance costs and required time. Combi Degreaser has no
transport restrictions, is not harmful for health, easily bio-degradable, not fire
hazardous, does not affect O-rings and gaskets and is not corrosive. Combi
Degreaser can be used in cleaning of all oil systems and equipment like oil
coolers and charge air coolers.

2. Main features
Mixing ratio:
Ratio 1:4 of water. Ratio 1:2 Technical Information
for heavy contamination.
Appearance: yellowish liquid
Health and the environment:
- The product is not harmful Odour: Slightly acidic
for health.
- Bio-degradable. pH: 3.0 ± 0.3
- The package is made of
HDPE plastic. The material Solubility: Soluble in water
can be recycled. Storage: Rec. temp ± 0 - ± 30 °C
The product can be frozen and
Properties: thawed without deterioration.
If the system includes reactive metals Should be checked after three
like zinc, cadmium, lithium and years.
magnesium - clean a small surface
first. Packaging: Plastic drum, 25 liters.

3. Contact
Contact your local Wärtsilä office or Wärtsilä Finland Oy for the delivery.
Product number: 003880062

Subject to change without notice. Copyright 1989-2000 Wärtsilä Corporation. Validity: Until further notice.

Wärtsilä Finland Oy P.O. Box 252 (Tarhaajantie 2) Telecop. +358 6 356 7339 Tel. +358 10 709 0000 Registered in Finland No. 465.942
Service, Vaasa FIN-65101 Vaasa, Finland Telecop. +358 6 356 7336 Telex 74251 wva fi Registered Office: Vaasa
Wärtsilä Finland Oy P.O. Box 50 (Stålarminkatu 45) Telecop. +358 10 709 3181 Tel. +358 10 709 0000
Service, Turku FIN-20811 Turku, Finland Telecop. +358 10 709 3410 Telex 62640 wdfi fi
 Product Specification
Service, Wärtsilä Finland Oy Tuote-erittely Produktspecifikation

Service product Concerns engine type Reference Date Issue Document No. Page
Air cooler cleaning All WFI–S 15.01.01 01 C51006GB
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Charge Air Cooler Cleaning using

Combi Degreaser

1. General overview
The charge air cooler has a tendency to become clogged and fouled after a while
in operation. Different types of dirt in the air such as cement dust, oil dust etc.
are the main cause of this. In many cases re-circulation of exhaust gases
causes the cooler to become clogged, due to gas leakage from damaged pipe
clamps or bellows. The same re-circulation of exhaust gases can also occur if
the charge air suction filter is located to close to the smokestack, especially on
power plants.
Cleaning of the airside of the charge air cooler for diesel engines is a necessary,
routine maintenance task, normally specified in the engine manual. The cleaning
intervals can vary from one installation to another due to prevailing operation
conditions and quality of inlet air.
Cleaning of the charge air cooler is normally a time consuming process. For
example if a bath is used, the recommended time is 16-24 hours. However, as a
result of a continuous search for different cleaning methods, Wärtsilä can now
also provide a new more effective method for cleaning charge air coolers in a
bath. The time reduction can be more than halved in most cases.

2. The importance of keeping the cooler clean

A dirty or partly blocked air cooler decreases the efficiency of cooling and
reduces the airflow through the cooler. This result in higher charge air
temperatures and as a consequence, the quantity of air to the cylinders is further
reduced, causing a rise of the exhaust gas temperature due to inefficient
combustion. The result is that the thermal load on the engine increased.
High exhaust gas temperature also increases the risk of corrosive deposits on
the exhaust valves.
A dirty air cooler has also a significant effect on the fuel consumption.

Subject to change without notice. Copyright 1989-2000 Wärtsilä Corporation. Validity: Until further notice.

Wärtsilä Finland Oy P.O. Box 252 (Tarhaajantie 2) Telecop. +358 6 356 7339 Tel. +358 10 709 0000 Registered in Finland No. 465.942
Service, Vaasa FIN-65101 Vaasa, Finland Telecop. +358 6 356 7336 Telex 74251 wva fi Registered Office: Vaasa
Wärtsilä Finland Oy P.O. Box 50 (Stålarminkatu 45) Telecop. +358 10 709 3181 Tel. +358 10 709 0000
Service, Turku FIN-20811 Turku, Finland Telecop. +358 10 709 3410 Telex 62640 wdfi fi
Service, Wärtsilä Finland Oy Tuote-erittely Produktspecifikation

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Air cooler cleaning All WFI–S 15.01.01 01 C51006GB
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When an air cooler is due for cleaning Wärtsilä recommend using the new
cleaning method together with the latest type of Wärtsilä Biodegradable cleaning
concentrate, Wärtsilä Combi Degreaser, product number C51003.
This Wärtsilä Combi Degreaser concentrate is environmentally friendly not
harmful for health, not fire hazardous, does not affect O-rings and gaskets and is
not corrosive.

3. Description of the cleaning process

The cleaning effect is based on the new cleaning liquid, Wärtsilä Combi
Degreaser, in combination with the flow of the liquid, transporting the dirt out of
the cooler.
The work procedure for cleaning the air cooler, airside according to the new
procedure is as follows:
- Dismantle the air cooler core from the engine
- Put the cooler in a suitable stainless steel or plastic tank with a filter screen
in the bottom (replaceable filter pad)
- Install the funnel-shaped cover (Fig 1.) on the coolers air outlet side
- Fill up the tank with the cleaning liquid, Wärtsilä Combi Degreaser, mixing
ratio 1:4 of water
- The liquid needs to be heated to about 60°C for best cleaning effect
- Connect a rubber hose from the circulation pump unit (Fig 2.) to the cover
and a suction hose from the tank
- Circulate the liquid for ~ 4 to 8 hours depending on degree of fouling
- Check the pH value (it should not exceed 3 for best cleaning result)
- Flush the cooler with fresh clean water after cleaning
This new procedure can be combined with ultra sonic equipment if available.

Fig 1. Cooler prepared for cleaning Fig 2. Circulation Pump Unit

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4. Air cooler cleaning equipment

The complete system, product number C51006, includes the following
components:
Item Ref. No.
Cooler support with funnel – a specially C90003001-7
designed cover for best performance (cooler/engine type to be
(different for different air cooler types) specified)
Aluminium cleaning tank for different cooler C90003008
sizes including the filter screen to be fitted
under the cooler in the tank
Filter screen C90003027
Pump unit with heater and the correct flow of C90040001
liquid through the air cooler
Hose units, standard length with quick C90040700
couplings
Combi Degreaser, environmentally friendly C51003
cleaning concentrate (4 x 25 litres)

5. Principle schema of the system

Funnel

Tank
Pump unit
Cooler

Cleaning
liquid

Filter

Heater

Suction
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6. To order the product

The complete system can be ordered from Wärtsilä by using the product
number C51006 as reference number. As this concept is an extension to the
Heat Exchanger Cleaning concept, reference no. C51001, the necessary items
can be ordered separately using the indicated reference numbers according to
the table above.
If the Heat Exchanger Cleaning equipment is already available, the same pump
unit and hoses can be used.
For inquiries and price quotation for the product, contact your nearest Wärtsilä
office or Wärtsilä Finland, Service department.

7. Limitations
This procedure is specially developed for Wärtsilä engines. The equipment is
presently available for Wärtsilä Vasa 32 engines but the engine type range is
continuously expanded.
The compatibility between the equipment and other cleaning liquids than Wärtsilä
Combi Degreaser is not guaranteed.