Product information

ABB Turbocharging
VTC
Proven reliability over the years
The VTC is long-established and proven in applications where
space restrictions call for a compact turbocharger.
VTC high-performance turbochargers are designed for diesel
engines with rated outputs from 1000 up to 3200 kW per
turbocharger, where restricted space demands a compact
turbocharger.
The aerodynamic design of the rotating components, i. e. the
turbine and compressor, of the VTC turbochargers is the
same as for the VTR . . 4, which is noted for high overall effi-
ciency.
To enable a space-saving design it was decided to use sepa-
rately lubricated plain bearings between the turbine and
compressor. The resulting reduction in overall length permits
a compact arrangement on the engine and free flow of the
exhaust gases to the turbine.
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The plain bearings are lubricated via the engines lube oil
system. No postlubrication is needed when the engine
is shut down. However, when the engine is started up, the
turbocharger, like the engine, requires prelubrication.
VTC turbochargers are particularly well suited for use on
diesel engines where compactness is needed, such as
on locomotives, in stationary power plants and on mobile
emergency gensets.
The VTC turbocharger has been designed to enable the rotor
to be dismantled with its bearings as a whole, without the gas
lines having to be disconnected, and to be easily removed
from the gas casing. The same applies to the nozzle ring and
the associated shroud ring. This greatly simplifies mainte-
nance and enables all bearings and running parts to be
inspected without the gas casings having to be dismantled.
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Benefits that add up
Customers and end-users can rely on the worlds premier sales
and service support network.

Major benefits
Close contact with the diesel engine industry and a wealth of field
experience enable ABB to provide expert advice on all questions
connected with turbocharging.
ABB application engineers are highly experienced specialists who can
be called in to advise on solutions to any problems. Since ABB is a totally
independent company, it can be consulted with confidence at an early
stage.
VTC turbochargers are of extremely robust design, dimensioned to last
the useful life of the engine and undemanding in operation.
High reliability is achieved through a commitment to highest
manufacturing quality and close tolerances. All spare parts can be
used without re-machining.
All VTC turbochargers are provided with water connections at the
compressor end, enabling them to be washed with water in service.
As back-up in all operational questions, ABB has a special team of
experienced engineers permanently on call.
ABBs worldwide service network ensures fast, efficient response
around the clock.

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Power range

The diagram shows the field of application of the various sizes
of VTC turbocharger and allows a rough choice of the size of
VTC turbocharger to suit a given diesel engine.
The ranges of application of the VTC turbocharger sizes
VTC 254 and 304 are largely the same as those of the corre-
sponding sizes in the VTR range as the active components
(turbine and compressor) of the two turbochargers are identical.
For a specific application, the definitive size of turbocharger to
be chosen as well as the correct choice of turbine and com-
pressor parts (characteristic and size of blades, cross-section
of the stationary vanes, size of compressor impeller and dif-
fuser) is best decided in consultation with one of our applica-
tion engineers.

VTC 254P

VTC 304P
VTC 254

VTC 304

c [-]
Compressor pressure ratio

4.5

4.0

3.5

3.0
at MCR

2.5
1 5 10 20 V [m3/s]
Volume flow

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Design features
Casing dimensions

The maximum rate of water flow shown for the gas outlet
casing assumes a gas temperature of 600 C and a cooling
water temperature of 65 C at the inlet.
To ensure optimum mounting of the turbocharger on the
engine, the air and gas casings are vertically split and can
be turned relative to one another. The fixing feet attached
to the gas outlet casing can also be turned to the desired
mounting position.
Design variants
Gas inlet 1 or 2 gas inlets radial; 1, 2 or 4 gas inlets axial
Air outlet 1 or 2 air outlets
Air inlet Air suction branch axial or radial, or filter-silencer. By using
a filter designed as a surrounding jacket, the larger dirt
particles will be extracted from the incoming air. Noise is
absorbed by felted segments which provide support for
the whole. These silencers achieve high noise reduction for
only a low pressure drop.

G G H

B A C A D

Type A B C D E F G H Weight kg* Water l /s Oil l /min

VTC 254 315 739 720 704 350 340 300 550 500 1.00 25
VTC 304 326 853 851 880 415 405 340 655 850 1.32 30
* including a filter silencer without cooling water

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E-mail: turbocharging@ch.abb.com

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