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Turbocharger Overhaul Services for MAN TCR20 Turbocharger on AHTS Vessel in Nigeria

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Background

Industry
Marine
Solution
Complete Turbocharger Overhaul
Make & Model
MAN TCR20
Turbocharger
Asset
Anchor Handling Towing Supply Vessel (AHTS)

Summary About The Project

Neptunus completed a full overhaul of a MAN TCR20 turbocharger onboard an AHTS vessel in Nigeria. The turbocharger was dismantled, inspected, cleaned, and measured as per OEM guidelines. A damaged compressor wheel was replaced, while the rotor was found unusable due to improper local dynamic balancing. The turbocharger was subsequently rebalanced and reassembled with a new service kit, including bearings, piston rings, retaining rings, thrust components, O-rings, and other required components.

Planning

Procedure Carried Out

1. Turbocharger Dismantling and Inspection:
2. Component Inspection and Cleaning:

The compressor casing, gas admission casing, compressor wheel, compressor-side insert, turbine rotor, turbine-side insert, compressor diffuser, turbine nozzle ring, bearing casings, bearing flanges, covers and related components were inspected and cleaned.

The inspection identified carbon and oily deposits on various components. The components suitable for reuse were cleaned and retained, while components requiring replacement were replaced with new parts.
3. Compressor Wheel Replacement:

The existing compressor wheel was found damaged and was replaced with a new compressor wheel.

The new compressor wheel was assembled with the turbine shaft and prepared for dynamic balancing.

4. Rotor Dynamic Balancing:

The complete rotor assembly was prepared for dynamic balancing as required.

During the balancing process, an incorrect balancing method was carried out at the local workshop. The rotor and turbine blades were drilled and additional material was added instead of following the required balancing method. Due to this process, the rotor could not be reused.

The compressor wheel was subsequently assembled with the turbine shaft and sent for dynamic balancing.
5. Clearance Measurement and Calibration:

Turbocharger clearances were measured before and after the overhaul. The recorded checks included axial, tilting and radial clearances at the compressor end and turbine end.

The relevant measurements were recorded as part of the calibration report for future reference.
6. Bearing and Service Component Replacement:

The turbocharger was reassembled using a new complete service kit. The replaced components included thrust bearing, bearing bushes, thrust ring, counter-thrust ring, retaining rings, piston rings and O-ring seals.

New bearings and other required service components were installed during the overhaul.
7. Final Turbocharger Reassembly:

Recommendations

The nozzle ring should be replaced during the next overhaul for better performance. One complete service kit should always be kept onboard for future requirements. The oil filter and air filter should be cleaned periodically. Turbocharger overhauling should be carried out at the recommended intervals.

Pre-Commissioning and Load Trials

The WCR does not provide details of a load trial or performance trial after completion of the turbocharger overhaul. Therefore, no specific load trial result is stated.

Scope for Improvement

Periodic cleaning of the oil filter and air filter, timely turbocharger overhauling and maintaining a complete service kit onboard can support better turbocharger maintenance. Proper dynamic balancing procedures should also be followed to prevent damage to the rotor assembly and ensure that the turbocharger components remain suitable for reuse.

Conclusion

The complete overhaul of the MAN TCR20 Turbocharger was carried out on an AHTS vessel in Nigeria. The work included dismantling, OEM-based inspection, clearance measurements, component cleaning, compressor wheel replacement, dynamic balancing, service component replacement and final reassembly. The turbocharger was reassembled with a new complete service kit, with the overhaul activities and recorded clearance measurements documented for future maintenance reference.

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