HITACHI MAN-B&W No. :HZSD-B0403 DIESEL ENGINE SERVICE DATA pare : 26-04-2004 iil a i Alarm level of exhaust gas temperature-T/C outlet ENGINE TYPE: K/L/S-MC/MC-C The set point of exhaust gas temperature high alarm at turbocharger outlet is now 320T. We have some inquiries whether it is permissible of the higher set point, as there is not much margin from the normal value at low load condition in this setting and some irregular alarms sometimes occur. It varies depending on engine type, but at 40-50% load where auxiliary blower turns off, exhaust gas temperature reaches its peak and there are only 30-60% margin from the setting point. Therefore when the vessel sails in the area where engine room temperature is high, some false alarms may occur The purpose of the exhaust gas outlet alarm is to protect the cylinder components against thermal overload due to abnormal combustion and deterioration of turbocharger performance. Therefore, when the alarm is acting at high load, the set point at 320T is very relevant and should not be raised for preventing thermal overload at high load Meanwhile under low load condition of below 50% load, even if exhaust gas temperature of turbocharger outlet reaches alarm set point, as fuel oil injection amount and maximum pressure in cylinder is less than the one at high load condition and thermal load is not so high, it is acceptable to operate with 10-30T higher than the set point. As a conclusion, it is recommended to keep the set point at 320T and in case that exhaust gas temperature reaches the alarm set point below 50% load, record it in the log book and no further action is necessary. Regarding any inquiries in this service material, please do not hesitate to contact us. REMARKS AZ DE ‘itacts zosen vieset & Engineering Co,, ia.