Repair of Crankpins of MAN B&W 8L 23/30H Engine
We were approached by a ship manager advising regarding the excessive ovality developed in 8 numbers of crank pin of the crankshaft of MAN B&W 8L 23/30H.
THE MAIN DETAILS ARE AS FOLLOWING:-
S. NO |
Crankshaft Details |
|
1 |
Engine Make |
MAN B&W |
2 |
Engine Model |
8L 23/30H |
3 |
Crankpin Diameter Standard |
185 MM |
4 |
Crankpin Bearing Width |
72 mm |
5 |
Name of Vessel |
MV JAOB |
Our technicians boarded the vessel and inspected the crankshaft.
FOLLOWING ARE THE MAIN OBSERVATIONS:-
- Surprisingly, all 8 number of crank pins developed the ovality ranging between 0.12 mm to 0.20 mm.
- The crankpins were subject to hardness check and it was observed within limits.
- Crack detection test was undertaken by MPI with high intensity Magna flux torch and no crack and abnormality was observed.
- The deflection and visual inspection was done and was found acceptable within limits.
- The crank pins having standard diameter of 185 mm and bearing length of only 72 mm were ground by 0.50 mm undersized maintaining the tolerance within 0.02 mm.
- The engine was put back into operation.
This job was executed by us in October 2018 and is performing satisfactory.
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Insitu Crankshaft Grinding of MAN B&W 8L 23/30H Repair of Crankshaft of MAN B&W 8L 23/30H
Crankshaft Repair of MAN B&W 8L 23/30H Engine by Compact and Portable Crankshaft Grinding Machine
Technician doing Crankshaft Grinding of MAN B&W 8L 23/30H
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This blog is written by Mr. Raj Shahani (Managing Director of RA Power Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.).
Mr. Shahani is a highly experienced business leader with rich experience of more than 40 years in the field of Power, Heavy and Shipping industry. He is Technical Adviser to many shipping and heavy industries across the globe.
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