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Air System of Engine
(Regarding the turbocharger, see the producer's special instructions)
The engine is supplied with scavenge air
from a number of turbochargers located on
the exhaust side.
The engine exhaust gas drives the turbine
wheel of the turbocharger and, through a
common shaft, the turbine wheel drives the
compressor wheel.
The compressor draws air from the engine
room, through air filters. From the compres-
sor outlet, the air passes through the charg-
ing air pipe to the charging air cooler (Plate
91005) where the air is cooled down.
The air cooler is designed to separate con-
densate from the air. See also `Charging Air
Cooler` in this Chapter.
The charging air pipe, with compensator, is
insulated and can be clad internally with a
sound-absorbing material.
The charging air pipe may incorporate a cut-
off valve, which improves low-load running.
The air is pressed into the scavenge air re-
ceiver through a number of non-return val-
ves (flap valves), which open by pressure
from the turbocharger.
From the scavenge air receiver, the air flows
to the cylinder through the scavenge air
ports when the piston is in the bottom posi-
tion. When the exhaust valves open, the ex-
haust gas is pressed into a common exhaust
gas receiver (Plate 91003), from where the
gas drives the turbine of the turbocharger
with an even and steady pressure.
Scavenge Air Receiver
Plate 91001
The scavenge air receiver is a container ha-
ving a large volume. The receiver is bolted
on to the cylinder blocks.
Scavenge air is collected in the receiver af-
ter the air has passed through the cooler, the
water mist catcher and the non-return val-
ves.
The receiver and the cylinder blocks commu-
nicate through oval openings.
An auxiliary blower is placed at each air coo-
ler housing. The suction side of the auxiliary
blower is, via non-return valves, connected
to the air cooler housing after the water mist
catcher. The discharge side is connected to
the scavenge air receiver.
The non-return valves at the suction side of
each auxiliary blower are installed in order to
prevent a reverse air flow. See also item,
"Non-return valves", further on.
The scavenge air receiver is provided with
man-hole covers and also a safety valve
(Plate 91103).
Running with Auxiliary Blowers
During starting of the engine, and when the
engine is running at low load the turbochar-
ger is not able to supply enough air for the
engine process. In these cases a pressure
switch will automatically start the auxiliary
blowers.
Warning !
If the auxiliary blowers do not start during
low-load running (due to faults, or the
switch for the blowers not being in
"AUTO"-position), unburned fuel oil may
accumulate on top of the pistons.
This will involve the risk of a scavenge
air box fire.
In order to avoid such fire:
- obtain permission to stop the engine
- stop the engine
- remove any unburned fuel oil from the
top of the pistons
- re-establish the supply of scavenge air
- start the engine.
Note: the switch for the auxiliary blowers
should be in "AUTO"-position during all
modes of engine control, i.e.:
- remote control
- control from engine side control
console.
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When the auxiliary blowers are operating, 2) If an auxiliary blower fails to start, the
they draw air from the engine room through non-return valve must be in the closed
the turbocharger's air filter and compressor position. Otherwise, the operating blower
side. will not be able to draw fresh air in
through the turbocharger and air cooler.
This enables the turbocharger to maintain a This is due to differences in the air flow
reasonable number of revolutions during resistance.
starting and at low load.
Running with auxiliary blowers:
The air passes through the charging air pipe,
the charging air cooler, the water mist cat-
In the event of failure of an auxiliary blower
cher, the non-return valves and the suction
during running, the non-return valve must
pipe, to the suction side of the blowers. From
close to ensure the continued supply of fresh
the blowers, the air is discharged to the sca-
air to the engine.
venge air receiver.
See `Starting the auxiliary blowers`, Item 2,
above.
The non-return valves fitted after the air coo-
ler are now closed due to partial vacuum and
gravitation acting on the valve flaps.
Exhaust Gas Receiver
A lack of air supply will occur if the non-re-
Plate 91003
turn valves do not close.
From the exhaust valves, the exhaust gas is
led to the exhaust gas receiver where the
Non-Return Valves
pulsatory pressure from the individual ex-
haust valves is equalized and led to the tur-
It is of the utmost importance that the non-
bocharger at a constant pressure.
return valves of the auxiliary blowers always
function correctly and move easily. This can
The exhaust gas receiver is fastened to the
be checked by moving the valves manually,
seating by flexible supports. Compensators
e.g. in connection with the regular scavenge
are inserted between the receiver and the
port inspections.
exhaust valves, and between the receiver
and the turbocharger.
The non-return valves protect the blowers
and engine during:
The pipe between receiver and turbocharger
j Starting the auxiliary blowers may incorporate a cut-off valve, which impro-
ves low-load running.
j Running with auxiliary blowers.
Inside the exhaust gas receiver, a protective
Starting the auxiliary blowers: grating is mounted before each turbochar-
ger.
1) Owing to the relatively high starting cur-
rent, the blowers start in sequence, with
6-10 seconds in between.

The non-return valve of the blower that

has not yet started must be in the closed
position to prevent the blower from rota-
ting backwards. Otherwise, there is a risk
of burning out the electric motor when it
starts.
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The exhaust receiver may be provided with An alarm device for high water level in the
by-pass flanges for: drain system is installed.

j Running without turbochargers

El. Panels for Auxiliary Blower
j Running with ambient intake
temperature below >10bC See special instructions supplied by the en-
gine builder.
j Improvement of fuel consumption
at part load

j Turbo Compound system (TCS).

Charging Air Cooler

Plate 91005 L-KM Type

The charging air cooler insert is of the block

type. It is mounted in a housing which is wel-
ded up of steel plates.

The cooler housing is provided with inspec-

tion covers.

The air cooler housing has been prepared

for cleaning of the cooler insert without re-
moving it. This is achieved by means of a
built-in spray-arrangement.
See also Volume II, `Maintenance', Chapter
910.

The cooler is designed with an air reversing

chamber which has a water mist catcher in-
corporated. The water mist catcher is built
up of a number of lamellas which separate
the condensation water from the scavenge
air during the passage of the air flow.

The separated water is collected in the bot-

tom of the cooler housing from where it is
removed by a drain system.

Caution !

It is important to check that the drain

functions correctly, as otherwise water
droplets may enter the cylinders.
See Volume I, OPERATION, Chapter 706,
`Cleaningþ of Turbochargers and Air
Coolers'.