Technical Files

How, what and why

Parts identification
Record keeping
Charge air cooler maintenance
Toromont Marine Team April 2012

The Technical File

What is it?
Basic Structure
How to make entries
Parts procurement traceability
Your responsibilities as the owner
What a surveyor will expect to see
Charge air cooler maintenance

What is it?

Technical File is a record containing all details of

operating parameters, including components and
settings of an engine that may influence its NOx
emissions and continued compliance
Most engines installed after January 1st 2000 have
Technical Files that must be kept up to date
Used by the regulatory bodies and classification
societies (USCG, TC, ABS, LR) to verify compliance
Affects IAPP certification
The shipowner is responsible for maintaining the
Technical File and having it available for surveyor audit
on demand

What does it look like?

Basic Structure

What does a Technical File include?

Identifies components, settings and operating values affecting
NOx emissions
Engine Group and Parent Engine test data
3 ways to verify onboard NOx compliance
Engine Parameter Check method
Simplified Measurement method
Direct Measurement and Monitoring method
Record of changes

Identify NOx related components MaK M43C (typical)

Identification numbers

Identify NOx related components MaK M43C

Piston skirt, 43-10 (ident. #)

Nozzle, top collar, J4/5

Head, 43-09

Camshaft, 430832

Identify NOx related components MaK M43C

Fuel Injection Pump, G40011832

Identify NOx related components MaK M43C

Turbocharger, nameplate, IMO40804

Identify NOx related components MaK M43C

Aftercooler, nameplate, M43I-CB-CK-KS

Identify NOx related components Cat C18 (typical)

Cat C18
Propulsion
&
Auxiliary

Identify NOx related components Cat C18

Engine groups, multiple ratings

Cat C18
Propulsion
&
Auxiliary

Part
Numbers

Identify NOx related components Cat C18

Component and part number location

Engine Settings MaK M43C

Example from Acceptance Test

Parent Engine Test Data MaK M43C

Data captured from test bed, parent engine is subject engine

Operating values affecting NOx Cat C18

Operating values affecting NOx MaK M43C

Verifying NOx Compliance on board

3 ways to verify, simplest is
Engine Parameter Check method to verify that an
engines component, setting and operating values have
not deviated from the specifications in the engines
Technical File:
1. Check engine parameter
2. Identify NOx related components
3. Record changes to NOx components
4. Identify adjustable features

Must have EIAPP certificate and maintained emissions

compliance since last survey in order to use Engine Parameter
Check Method

Engine Parameter Check Method MaK M43C

Check the following:

1) Adjustments of the valve train

Spacer plates under cam follower brackets (non FCT)

Angle of mini-eccentric bushings (FCT)

2) Identification numbers match MaK listing

3) Piston-cylinder liner height
4) Functioning of FCT if installed
5) Flywheel marking aligned with dead center indicator

Identify NOx related components MaK M43C

1) Adjustments of the valve train

Spacer plates under cam follower brackets (without FCT)

Angle of mini-eccentric bushings (FCT)

5) Flywheel marking aligned with dead center indictor

Record of Changes to Emissions Related Components

M43C:

C18:

Parts procurement traceability

Owners procurement databases (purchase

orders, invoices)
Ships documentation (packing slips, invoices,
etc)
Online www.MyToromont.com (for electronic
copies of Toromont invoices and service reports)
If non-OEM parts without Cat or MaK NOx
markings are used for scheduled maintenance
and repairs the owner is responsible for proving
emissions compliance to the surveyor this is
usually very costly!

Recommendations
Retain detailed records of all maintenance and repair work and parts
purchases for each engine
Follow the published engine maintenance recommendations. Work
with your Cat or MaK dealer on any considered changes to avoid
under/over - repair
Avoid non-OEM parts and repair facilities
Do not change any engine operational settings or modify any
components unless specifically approved by the engine maker
Keep the on-board Technical File current and retain a shore-side copy
Maintain the engine charge-air cooler in accordance with the following
article
Remember that your authorized Cat and MaK dealers are the safest
source of information and assistance on engine emissions - related
issues