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MAIN
ENGINE
TROUBLE
SHOOTING

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S.NO PROBLEM CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION REMARKS

1. SPARKS FROM THE ➔It can be caused by too much ➔Check fuel oil
FUNNEL after burning or poor temperature and
combustion. scavenge
temperatures. Drain
the fuel oil tanks. A
➔In case the exhaust
Dirty economizer
temperature is too high, there should be soot blown
could be a soot fire. and water washed
when the engine is
stopped.

2. TOO MUCH ➔If the exhaust gas ➔Stop the engine,

SPARKING FROM temperatures are too high in but do not run at low
THE FUNNEL addition to heavy sparking at the loads since un burnt
funnel , there is a possibility of a fuel is more at low
loads. Start the
fire at the economizer or a
standby economizer
scavenge fire. water circulating
pump to increase
cooling. Provide
boundary cooling.
Stop the engine and
shut the air inlets at
the turbocharger and
auxiliary blowers.
3. CYLINDER RELIEF ➔This can be due to excess fuel Identify cause and
VALVE LIFTING UP supplied during starting or take corrective
maneuverings action.
➔ accumulated or un burnt fuel Please note B&W
design aspect of the
igniting with excess air
relief valve.Cylinder
➔ a sudden increase in load in heads nuts may have
rough weather to be re-tightened
➔ pre-ignition prior to starting after
➔ leaking or sticking air start excess pressure
valves relief.
➔ water or oil accumulation on
the piston crown
➔ Excessive peak pressures.

4. CYLINDER RELIEF ➔Choked indicator cock. Identify cause and

VALVE LIFTING ➔An incorrect relief valve take corrective
DURING BLOW setting. action.
THROUGH

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➔Water accumulation in the

combustion chamber.
➔Excess water in the starting
air.

5. SMOKY ➔Less air supply to the engine Identify cause and

EXHAUST due to fouled gas or air side of take corrective
the turbocharger. action.
➔Overloaded running
conditions. Check load indicator,
exhaust temperatures and peak
pressures.
➔Excessive cylinder lubrication.
➔Injection nozzles not
atomizing the completely, e.g.
due to carbon trumpet
formation and eroded or
blocked spray holes.
➔Incorrect fuel temperatures or
viscosity, or a shift in the
individual fuel cams.
➔Compression pressure too low
due to leaking piston rings or
exhaust valve.
➔Too low turbocharger rpm.
➔Scavenge fire.

6. ALL CYLINDERS ➔This can occur because of Identify cause and

EXHAUST fouling in turbocharger, air take corrective
TEMPERATURE cooler, and intake air filter, action.
INCREASE scavenge valves in the air
receiver, scavenge ports or
exhaust passages
➔Incorrect fuel timings, bad
quality fuel or inadequate fuel
treatment also result in
increased temperatures

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7. ONE UNIT EXHAUST ➔Thermometer defective (local Identify cause and ME Auto
TEMPERATURE or remote). take corrective Slow Down
RISE ➔Less air supply due to the action. as deviation
individual unit scavenge valves alarm is
in the air receiver or scavenge triggered to
ports fouled, or a scavenge fire. safeguard
➔Fuel injector nozzle in a poor effects of an
condition or the tip broken. imbalanced
➔Incorrect fuel timings or a fuel engine.
cam shift.
➔Leaking exhaust valve.

8. ENGINE SPEED ➔Fuel pressure after the Identify cause and Auto slow
DROPS booster pump is too low. take corrective down will be
➔Fuel pumps defective or a fuel action. triggered in
piping fault. case of
➔Incorrect fuel injection. Scavenge
➔Fouling of air or exhaust Fire, Oil Mist
passages. Detector
➔Fuel air lock, gassing, water in alarm & EGB
the fuel, or poor fuel high
combustion. temperature.
➔Scavenge fire.
➔Governor problem.

9. ONE UNIT EXHAUST ➔A faulty thermometer. Identify cause and ME Auto

TEMPERATURE ➔Less fuel supplied due to take corrective Slow Down
DROPS faulty fuel injection pump, pipes, action. as deviation
injector or timings, a shift in cam alarm is
position, broken piston rings. triggered to
➔Exhaust valve does not open safeguard
due to the malfunctioning of the effects of an
actuating system. imbalanced
engine.

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10. ENGINE RUNNING ➔Fuel problems like faulty fuel Identify cause and ME Auto
IRREGULARLY, booster pump or fuel pump, take corrective Slow Down
MISFIRING OR wrong fuel pressure or action. as deviation
CUTTING OUT temperature, air lock or water in alarm is
fuel, or a defective fuel valve. triggered to
➔Governor malfunction. safeguard
➔Turbocharger surging. effects of an
➔Running gear components imbalanced
over heated, causing severe engine.
alternating friction.

11. JACKET WATER ➔Air pockets in the jacket Identify cause and
PRESSURE cooling water, or insufficient take corrective
FLUCTUATION venting. action.
➔Exhaust gas leaking into jacket
cooling water due to a crack in
the liner, cylinder head or valve
cage.
➔A drop in the static pressure
at the pump inlet, due to
throttling in the return pipe.

12. JACKET WATER Identify cause and

TEMPERATURE ➔Valves may be shut or in take corrective
INCREASE sufficient venting. action.
➔Overloaded engine or piston
running hot.
➔Crack in liner, cylinder head or
exhaust valve cage.
➔Temperature controller
malfunction.
➔Jacket cooler setting is wrong.

13. ENGINE FAILS TO ➔Low air bottle pressure or air Identify cause and
START ON AIR line valves may be shut. take corrective
➔Air bottle isolating valve or action.
automatic valve or distributor
malfunction.
➔Control air valves faulty or
less control air pressure.

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➔Start air automatic valve

jammed.
➔Turning gear engaged or limit
switch faulty.
➔Reversing has not taken place
completely.
➔Control valve for fuel or start
is not in its end position.
➔Bursting diaphragm on start
air line damaged.
➔Fuel lever on manoeuvring
stand not on remote mode.
➔Not sufficient spring air
pressure to shut the exhaust
valve, thereby causing loss of
compression.
➔Auxiliary blower not running
or not on auto mode.
➔No oil pressure due to the
exhaust valve being open or
insufficient spring air pressure.
➔Start air distributor has not
activated its end stop valves.
➔Start air distributor piston is
sticking.
➔Start air distributor is wrongly
adjusted.
➔Start air distributor control
valve is sticking.
➔Cylinder air start valves are
defectives or sticky.

14. ENGINE TURNS ON ➔In B & W engines, the Identify cause and
AIR, BUT NOT ON puncture valves are not properly take corrective
FUEL vented. action.
➔Fuel regulating linkage
jammed or held back by the stop
cylinder.
➔Fuel lever on local
maneuvering stand is not on
remote mode.
➔Governor is defective and
does not release the fuel linkage,
or there is no boost air to the
governor.
➔Rotary valve of the rotation
direction safeguard is sticking.

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➔Shut down of fuel pumps.

➔Fuel filter is blocked or fuel
pump index is too low.
➔Pre-set control air signal to
the governor is too low.

15. ENGINE DOES NOT ➔Less fuel being injected or the

FIRE speed setting knob is set too
low.
➔Governor does not release
the regulating linkage.
➔VIT & FQS functions are too
late.
➔Start air pressure is
insufficient to tum engine fast
enough.
➔ Fuel is unsuitable or its
viscosity high.
➔Compression pressure is too
low due to faulty piston ring
sealing or exhaust valve closing.
➔Fuel pump defect. ➔Injector
nozzle needle sticking or holes
blocked.
➔Suction or spill valves leaking
or struck.
➔Pump push rods jammed or
fuel cams displaced or incorrect
timings.
➔Fuel pump relief valve leaking.

16. BROKEN PISTON ➔Excessive thermal load, Identify cause and

RING insufficient cooling, or a take corrective
distorted piston crown. action.
➔Excessive piston ring
clearance or distorted grooves.
➔Sticking of piston rings or
incompatible materials.
➔Excessive lubrication or loss of
lubrication.
➔Collapse of piston rings.

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Effects:
➔Loss of compression.
➔Blow past of combustion
gases.
➔Scavenge fire.
➔Scuffing of the cylinder liner.

17. BEARING ➔Low lube oil pressure supply

TEMPERATURE to bearing or low oil level in
INCREASE supply tank.
➔Air lock in the lube oil or
lubricating grooves obstructed.
➔Oil piping defective or lube oil
valves shut.
➔Lube oil contains water or
metal impurities.
➔ Excessive bearing clearances,
excessive wear or important
tightening.

18. LUBE OIL SUMP ➔Pitching, rolling or changes in Identify cause and
LEVEL RISING cargo loading. take corrective
➔Water leakage from piston action.
cooling or jacket water system.
➔Lube oil purifier wrongly
➔Transfer pump valves wrongly
lined up.
➔Lube oil inlet line valve from
the storage tank may be open.

19. AUTOMATIC ➔Activation of safety shut down Identify cause and

STOPPING OF THE or over speed cut-out device. take corrective
ENGINE ➔Control air pressure in the action.
shut-down servomotor too low,
causing pressure to pull the fuel
linkage back to zero.
➔Governor defective.

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➔Fuel supply stopped due to

clogged filter or empty tank or
air lock.

20. REDUCED ➔This is due to worn piston Identify cause and

COMPRESSION rings. take corrective
PRESSURE ➔ Worn liner. action.
➔ Worn piston crown.
➔ Worn exhaust valve.
➔Incorrect exhaust valve
timings

AUXILIARY
ENGINE
TROUBLE
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SHOOTING

TROUBLE SHOOTING

TROUBLE SHOOTINGS FOR MAIN AIR COMPRESSOR

S.NO PROBLEMS CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTIONS REMARKS

01 Main air compressor Breaker is tripping. Fill up the air bottle with
breaker faulty It is not holding at another air compressor.
ON position. Isolate the faulty breaker
& change with new one.
02 Main air compressor High air outlet Check the J.C.W. line &
outlet temperature high temperature alarm. valves setting. Check the
Compressor will seawater flow through
trip on high the cooler. Check the
temperature. attached fresh water
pump.
03 Main air compressor low Low lube oil Check the lube oil sump
lube oil pressure pressure alarm. level. Check the sensor.
Compressor will

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trip on low low Check the attached

pressure. pump.

04 Main air compressor first Running amperage Overhaul the valve.

stage suction valve leaky will come down. Air Check the first stage
bottle filling rate piston rings condition.
will reduce. First
stage air pressure
will reduce and
fluctuate at less
value.
05 Main air compressor first Running amperage Overhaul the valve.
stage discharge valve will be normal. Air Check the first stage
leaky filling rate will piston rings condition.
reduce. First stage
air pressure will
fluctuate across
normal value.

S.NO PROBLEM CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION REMARKS

06 Main air compressor over Compressor Check the compressor
current trip amperage is going easy rotation. Check
high & tripping. the over current trip
relay function.
07 Main air compressor first Running amperage Overhaul first stage
stage disc valve choke or will fluctuate. First discharge valve.
not opening/wrongly stage air pressure
fitted will increase &
relief valve will lift.
First stage air
pressure will
fluctuate at relief
valve setting (5
kg). Second stage
air pressure will
show zero reading.
Air filling rate will
be zero.
08 Main air compressor Running amperage Overhaul the valve.
second stage suction valve will remain same Check the second stage
leaky but will fluctuate. piston rings condition.
Air filling rate will
reduce. First stage

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air pressure will

increase. Second
stage air pressure
will be normal &
will fluctuate at
normal value.
09 Main air compressor Running amperage Overhaul the valve.
second stage discharge will remain same Check the second stage
valve leaky but will fluctuate. piston rings condition.
Air filling rate will
reduce. Second
stage air pressure
will be normal &
will fluctuate at
normal value.

S.NO PROBLEM CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION REMARKS

10 Main air compressor Running amperage Overhaul second stage
second stage disc valve will increase. discharge valve.
choke or not Second stage air
opening/wrongly fitted pressure will
increase & relief
valve will lift.
Second stage air
pressure will
fluctuate at relief
valve setting (31
kg). First stage air
pressure will
fluctuate at
normal value. Air
filling rate will be
zero.

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TROUBLE SHOOTINGS FOR FRESH WATER GENERATOR &

HYDROPHORE SYSTEMS
S.NO PROBLEMS CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTIONS REMARKS
01 Fresh water generator Pump is drawing Isolate the pump &
Ejector sea water pump high current & rotate the shaft by hand.
over current trip over current relay Check for possible
is tripping the reason of tight rotation.
breaker. Check the electrical
circuit for any possible
fault.
02 Fresh water generator Suction pressure Isolate the pump &
Ejector sea water pump will be less then clean the filter.
suction filter choked normal. In extreme
condition suction
pressure will be
zero.
03 Fresh water generator Suction pressure Isolate the pump &
Ejector sea water pump will show suction overhaul it.
worn out head. Pump will
not build any
pressure. Fresh

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water generator
will not develop
any vacuum.
04 Fresh water generator Difference Identify cause & rectify
vacuum is less between the inlet same.
& outlet jacket
cooling water
temperature.
Air ingress in the
system.
Faulty Ejector
pump.
Fouled air ejector
05 Fresh water hydrophore Breaker is tripping. Operate the system with
pump breaker faulty It is not holding at standby pump. Isolate
ON position. the faulty breaker &
change with new one.
06 Fresh water hydrophore Suction pressure Start another pump.
pump worn out will show suction Isolate the pump &
head. Pump will overhaul it.
not build any
pressure.

TROUBLE SHOOTINGS FOR PURIFIERS

S.NO PROBLEM CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION REMARKS

01 Fuel oil purifier feed pump
breaker faulty
02 Fuel oil purifier feed pump
over current trip
03 Fuel oil purifier feed pump
suction filter choke
Breaker is tripping. Operate the system
It is not holding at with the standby pump.
ON position. Isolate the faulty
breaker & change with
new one.
Pump is drawing Isolate the pump &
high current & rotate the shaft by
over current relay hand. Check for
is tripping the possible reason of tight
breaker. rotation. Check the
electrical circuit for any
possible fault.
Suction pressure Clean the filter. Check
will come down & the suction line.
in fully choke

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condition it can
show vacuum also.
Pump will not
build any pressure.
04 Fuel oil purifier feed pump Pump is not Overhaul the pump.
worn out building any
pressure.
Flow to purifier
will reduce.
05 Fuel oil purifier breaker Breaker is tripping. Do the purification
faulty It is not holding at through another
ON position. purifier. Isolate the
faulty breaker & change
with new one.
06 Fuel oil purifier heater Heater efficiency Check the steam line
surface is dirty will drop. User has and pressure.
to increase temp Check the steam
setting to get controller.
desired temp. Low Clean the heater.
temp alarm.
Purifier feed will
stop.

S.NO PROBLEM CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION REMARKS

07 Fuel oil purifier Desludge Purifier will not Desludge purifier on
auto controller failure desludge on auto manual mode.
mode. Solenoid Overhaul solenoid
valves are valves.
malfunctioning.
08 Fuel oil purifier bowl is Fluctuation in rpm. Stop the purifier. Open
dirty So in amperage & clean the purifier.
Backpressure will
be high.
Purifier cannot be
desludged.
It can cause Oil
ingress in the
water side.
09 Fuel oil purifier friction While starting Stop the purifier &
pads worn out purifier will not be inspect the friction pad.
able to gain its
maximum speed.

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Amperage will not

go up. On giving
feed oil will
overflow. While
running amperage
will come down. If
operating water is
ON it will overflow
to sludge tank.
10 Fuel oil purifier over Purifier is drawing Isolate the purifier &
current trip high current & rotate the shaft by
over current relay hand. Check for
is tripping the possible reason of tight
breaker. rotation. Check the
electrical circuit for any
possible fault.

TROUBLE SHOOTINGS FOR AUXILIARY BOILER

S.NO PROBLEM CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION REMARKS

01 Auxiliary boiler feed water
pump breaker faulty
02 Auxiliary boiler feed water
pump over current trip
Breaker is tripping. Operate the system
It is not holding at with the standby pump.
ON position. Isolate the faulty
breaker & change with
new one.
Pump is drawing Isolate the pump &
high current & rotate the shaft by
over current relay hand. Check for
is tripping the possible reason of tight
breaker. rotation. Check line
valves.
Check the electrical
circuit for any possible
fault.

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03 Auxiliary boiler feed water
pump break down
04 Auxiliary boiler High
salinity in feed water
Low feed water Change over to another
pressure alarm. pump if it is not started
Pump is not on auto and confirm
building pressure. line valves are correctly
set.
Overhaul the defective
pump after isolation.
High salinity alarm. Blow down the water.
Check for sea water
ingress in system and
rectify same before
putting the boiler back
in operation.

05 Auxiliary boiler feed water Low feed water Check the valve status
turbine pump breakdown pressure alarm. & cascade tank level.
Pump is not Overhaul the pump if
building pressure. necessary.
06 Auxiliary boiler feed water Boiler water level Change over to manual
auto controller is not not maintained as line.
working per consumption Overhaul the control.
requirements.
Level will come
down and may
result in shut
down.

S.NO PROBLEM CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION REMARKS

07 Auxiliary boiler water level Water level gauge Check water level from
remote gauge is not in ECR will show local gauge glass.
working error leading to Rectify remote gauge
wrong glass error.
information.
08 Auxiliary boiler igniter Boiler will not fire Replace the
transformer is not working & will trip on flame transformer and put
failure. the boiler back in use
ONLY after rectifying
fault.
09 Auxiliary boiler smoke side Boiler steam Soot blow the auxiliary
dirty production rate boiler regularly.
will reduce. Manual cleaning of
smoke side as per
vessels trading pattern.

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Fuel oil
consumption will
increase.
Smoke density
increase causing
port authorities to
stop all operations
related to the
boiler.
10 Auxiliary boiler Auto Auxiliary boiler is Change burner control
combustion control failure not firing on auto. to manual mode & fire
the boiler on manual.
Keep in mind all alarms
& cut outs may not be
be in functional in this
mode.

TROUBLE SHOOTING OF PUMPS

Sl. PROBLEMS CAUSES SYMPTOMS REMEDIAL

NO ACTIONS
1. Failure to build up ➔Loss of suction / air Identify cause
pressure ingress & rectify same
➔Discharge valve stuck
in closed position

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➔Motor inoperational
➔Internal damage due
to wear & tear
2. Vibration ➔ It is because of Identify cause
bearing damage & rectify same
➔Misalignment to
coupling
➔Damage to the
rotating components
➔ There have also been
causes of heavily clogged
impellers causing
excessive vibration
➔Foundation bolts
weak
3. Overload & Trip Overload of the motor Identify cause
will occur due to & rectify same
excessive resistance to
motion.
➔Imbalance.
➔ Bent shaft.
➔Insufficient working
clearance.
➔ Damaged bearing
➔Clogged impellers.

4. Drop in capacity ➔It is usually due to Identify cause

worn parts (excessive & rectify same
clearance of wear rings)
➔ Fault in prime mover
(not developing correct
rpm).
➔impellers being
assembled up in the
wrong way, leading to
sudden drop in
performance (check the
direction before
dismantling and confirm
before re-assembly)

5. Overheating ➔ At low capacities, the Drop in discharge Identify cause

power supplied to the pressure. & rectify same.
pump is no longer

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converted in to Rise in
mechanical output, temperature of
which is seen as a drop casing.
in efficiency. The excess Air lock in
energy is seen as an system.
increase in the ****
temperature, which COP will trip on
could lead to reduction high casing temp.
in working clearances,
overheating and damage
to bearings and seals

6. Loss of suction of ➔Blockage on the ➔suction Identify cause

pump having suction side. pressure gauge & rectify same
positive suction ➔Tank is empty. shows negative
head pressure for
blockage on
suction side
➔suction
pressure gauge
shows zero
pressure for
empty tank

7. Loss of pump ➔Blockage on the ➔the suction Identify cause

suction pressure suction side. pressure shows & rectify same
having negative ➔Water level drops vacuum more
suction head. below the suction pipe. than normal for
(e.g. Emergency Fire blockage in
Pump) suction side
➔air ingress in the ➔ Suction
pipeline through leaky pressure gauge
flange , hole, leaky valve shoes zero for
or leaky gland packing water level drop
(common fault in bilge below suction
ballast pump’g systems ) line.
➔It shows zero
for air leakage.
8. Pump having less Water is re-circulating ➔The discharge Identify cause
discharge pressure within the pump pressure gauge & rectify same
shows less

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with discharge through worn out wear pressure than the

valve fully open. rings, pumps valve. normal.
9. Centrifugal pump ➔Priming pump not ➔No air Identify cause
priming unit getting sealing water. discharge from & rectify same.
malfunction. water ring Ensure sealing
(e.g. Emergency primer. water tank is
Fire Pump ) ➔Pump suction full at all times.
pressure gauge
shows zero
pressure.
10. Gear pumps ➔More clearance ➔Discharge Identify cause
discharge pressure between the casing & the pressure gauge & rectify same
low. gear wheels due to shows low
erosion. pressure than
➔Suction filters clogged. normal.

12. Reciprocating ➔Air vessel fitted to the ➔discharge Identify cause

pump having pump discharge line is pressure gauge & rectify same
fluctuating not working properly. pointer is
discharge pressure. ➔Pressure gauge faulty Fluctuating.

13. Reciprocating ➔Discharge valve in ➔Discharge Identify cause

pump having valve chest sluggish in pressure gauge & rectify same
suction but no operation. shows zero
discharge. reading.
14. Positive ➔Relief valve in open ➔Discharge Identify cause
displacement condition due to pressure gauge & rectify same
pumps having full improper setting of the shows very low
suction but very spring tension. discharge
low discharge. ➔Due to broken spring pressure than the
of the relief valve . normal.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING FOR STEERING SYSTEM

S.NO PROBLEM CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION REMARKS

01 Oil consumption High Low level alarm is Rectify the leakage at Identify
triggered due to the earliest. cause &
oil leakage. Isolate system if rectify same
May result in leakage is very high and
system being use standby system.

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isolated if low low

alarm is trigerred.
02 Steering/Rudder System pump Replace the filters Identify
movement is sluggish or pressure low due (normally very fine cause &
slow suction filter filter cartridge). rectify same
choked.
03 Steering/Rudder Telemetric system Change over to Identify
movement is not failure. emergency steering cause &
responding Bridge orders system. rectify same
04 Steering motor phase No power supply. Switch over to standby Identify
failure mode. cause &
rectify same
05 Steering motor overload. The steering Rudder movement is Identify
motor is designed restricted due to cause &
to take up to 200% external factors like rectify same
overload & it will grounding or collision.
give alarm above Damaged OR
100% normal Misaligned rams.
working load.

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ELECTRICAL
TROUBLE
SHOOTING

TROUBLE SHOOTING FOR ELECTRICAL MACHINERY

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S.NO PROBLEM CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION REMARKS

01 Alternator shows no Exciter field Cut out all excitor field
voltage resistance is too regulator resistance, &
high or there is a check excitation circuit
loss of residual connections. Lift
magnetism. brushes & re-excite.

Short-circuit in
excitation circuit Locate the short-circuit
probably between & repair the same.
leads to field or
alternator slip
rings.

Insulation of Check insulation with

windings is not Megger instrument.
proper.

Fault in AVR card. Change the AVR card.

02 Alternator excites but not One or more stator Locate & have
to its rated voltage coils are short defective coils
circuited. replaced.

Some stator coils

are connected in Check stator winding
the wrong for symmetry & re-
sequence probably connect any wrongly
after local repair. connected coils.
03 No Load Voltage Adjust the voltage Change AVR if required.
Fluctuating on AVR set point
potentiometer.

Check function Change the thyristor,

thyristor. change the AVR if
required.
04 Overheating Overload or Reduce load if possible.
ventilation Blow out ventilation
passages blocked. passages with
compressed air.
05 Overheating accompanied Short circuit Locate the short circuit
by reduction of torque between one or fault & rectify it. If
more stator coils. necessary have new
coils fitted.
06 Motor will not start on no Break at the joint, Locate the break &
load, or runs at low speed probably the star repair it.
point of rotor
winding of starter.

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Bad contact at Investigate & make

some joint of good the contact.
stator windings.
07 Overheating accompanied Connections of Check with diagram of
by torque deficiency star-delta switch connections & correct
wrong. the error.

Too high rotor

resistance Re-solder any visibly
probably due to bad connections.
faulty contact
between rotor bars
& short-circuiting
rings.

Short circuit in Locate short circuit &

rotor winding repair, having faulty
converting rotor coils replaced where
effect into low necessary.
resistance squirrel
cage rotor.

BKK