NAPIER Turbochargers

SB-295(i)-A-025-01 ADVISORY

Subject: NA295(i) COATED TURBINE OUTLET CASINGS

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TURBOCHARGERS AFFECTED

All turbochargers in Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) installations. B. REASONS FOR BULLETIN

There have been occasions in HFO installations where turbine outlet casings have become corroded. A coated casing that provides a protective barrier is now available. C. CHANGES / MODIFICATIONS

No turbocharger parts are required to be adapted. Part numbers are as follows: Product NA295 NA295i Std Casing BJ1016 BJ1089 Std Assy BJ1015 BJ1099 Coated Casing SP14329 SP14338 Coated Assy S1BJ1015 S2BJ1099

Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd 2006

CONFIDENTIAL
This bulletin is the exclusive property of Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd and is disclosed in confidence to Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd customers solely for their use in connection with the operation and maintenance of their Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd turbines. Its contents shall not be used for other purposes or copied or disclosed without written authorisation of Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd. The information set out in this bulletin is offered by Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd as part of its ongoing product support services for you as one of its customers. However, the final decision for operating your plant in a safe and responsible manner rests entirely with you. This involves many factors outside our knowledge and control, and therefore Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd is unable to accept (and hereby disclaims) any liability (whether based on breach of contract, warranty or statutory duty, negligence or otherwise) for damage or loss of any kind which may be incurred as a result of applying this information.

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All correspondence to: Siemens Turbochargers Division P.O. Box 1 Waterside South Lincoln LN5 7FD England Tel: +44 (0) 1522 584000 Fax: +44 (0) 1522 584910 Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd Registered Office: Ruston House Waterside South Lincoln LN5 7FD England Registered in England No. 4729734

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DESCRIPTION

Scope HFO contains sulphur and other contaminants, and as a consequence erosion and corrosion may take place at an accelerated rate. A coated casing will provide a barrier to these contaminants, thereby extending the life of the casing. The coating material has been rigorously tested to establish data for corrosion resistance, tensile bond strength, and ability to withstand thermal shock, erosion resistance and compressibility. E. IMPLEMENTATION

This bulletin is graded advisory. It is suggested that installations burning HFO be encouraged to install coated casings to their turbochargers. This may either be implemented at the next scheduled engine maintenance interval, or following discovery of severe casing corrosion. F. SUPPLEMENTARY IMPLEMENTATION

Mechanical Cleaning Mechanical cleaning of turbochargers is usually carried out after exhaust deposits have built up to a level such that water washing has become less effective, and during scheduled maintenance intervals. Despite the fact that the coating material is resistant to corrosive and erosive environments, it is unable to withstand harsh mechanical treatment such as hammering and scraping. The following schedule lists the precautions to be aware of when cleaning coated casings: 1. Do not under any circumstances use any mechanical cleaning medium more abrasive than a soft fibre brush, as the PTFE topcoat of the coating is relatively soft. 2. Do not use an alkali cleaning solution (pH greater than 9), as this will attack the aluminium in the Sermetel W base coat. 3. Solvents may be used as long as they do not possess a pH reading of greater than 9. Washing in the correct manner will allow the coating to retain its barrier properties and in so doing prolong the life of the casing.

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Author

S. Wiilson Senior Design Support Engineer

Authorised Technical Manager R.S.Amos Head of Customer P. Munnelly Director & A.P. Wilds Services General Manager

Distribution: Napier Turbochargers Customers Original Equipment Manufacturers Empowered Service Centres

Date of Issue:

1st October 2002

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