Mak 3. Systems 3.4 Cooling water system Mak engines generally use two closed water cooling circuits. The High Temperature (HT) cooling water circuit is used to cool the engine. The Low Temperature (LT) cooling water circuit cools the charge air and the lub oil. Moreover, the LT cooling water circuit can be used to cool additional equipment, e.g. a generator or gearbox. The cooling water needs to be treated according to Caterpillar requirements for MaK engines. 3.4.1 Cooling water quality requirements The engine cooling water is a medium, that must be carefully selected, treated and controlled. In case of using untreated cooling water corrosion, erosion and cavitation may occur on the walls of the cooling system Deposits may impair the heat transfer and result in thermal overload of the components to be cooled. The treatment with an anti-corrosion additive has to be effected before the first commissioning of the plant. Requirements The characteristics of the untreated cooling water must be within the following limits: + distillate or freshwater free from foreign matter (no sea water or waste water) * atotal hardness of max. 10° dH + pH-value 6.8-8 * chloride ion content of max. 50 mg/l ‘Supplementary information Distillate: If distilled or fully desalinated water is available, this should preferably be used as engine cooling water. Hardness: Water with more than 10° dGH (German total hardness) must be mixed with distillate or be softened. Treatment before operating the engine for the first time Treatment with an anti-corrosion additive should be done prior to the first operation of the engine to prevent irreparable initial damage. It is not allowed to run the engine without cooling water treatment! M20 ¢ Propulsion - 052012 a