TECHNICAL

BULLETIN

Wärtsilä low-speed engines RT-91

Services 2-stroke Issue 1, 04.05.2010

Pressure retaining valve in For immediate attention

servo oil return piping Concerned products:

Information to all Owners and Operators of
Wärtsilä RT-flex50, RT-flex50-B, RT-flex50-D,
Wärtsilä RT-flex58T-B, RT-flex58T-D,
Wärtsilä RT-flex60C, RT-flex60C-B,
Wärtsilä RT-flex68-B, RT-flex68-D engines
Wärtsilä RT-flex50, RT-flex50-B,
RT-flex50-D, RT-flex58T-B, RT-flex58T-D,
RT-flex60C, RT-flex60C-B, RT-flex68-B
and RT-flex68-D engines.
Summary and main topics:
This Technical Bulletin advises to remove
the non-return valve located in the
pressure retaining valve. The pressure
retaining valve is part of the servo oil
return piping located in the rail unit.

Before the removal work can be started,

the pre-preparation instruction has to be
followed.

Depending on the RT-flex engine type and

execution, an engine specific procedure
for the removal of the non-return valve
guides through the various steps.

Wärtsilä recommends to distribute this

document immediately to all installations
where the above listed engines are
installed.

Wärtsilä Switzerland Ltd. Tel (24h): +41 52 262 80 10

PO Box 414 Fax: +41 52 262 07 31
CH-8401 Winterthur technicalsupport.chts@wartsila.com
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Content
Page
Introduction 2
Documents needed 2
Preparation before removal work starts 3
Removal of pressure retaining valve 4

Introduction
It was discovered that the pressure retaining valve in the servo oil return piping
may cause exhaust valve timing problems at high engine loads. Therefore it has
been decided to remove the non-return valve, located in the pressure retaining
valve (3). The pressure retaining valve is also part of the servo oil return piping
(2), located near the free end side in the rail unit, see Figure 1.

Servo oil rail and return piping located in rail unit

1 1

3 2 3 2

1. Servo oil rail, 2. Servo oil return piping, 3. Pressure retaining valve
Fig. 1

Documents needed
Note:
Please use the manuals and drawings supplied with the engine.

To follow the given instructions how to remove the non-return valve which is built-
in the pressure retaining valve, some engine related documentation are required.
Operation Manual:
– Group 4, Engine Control and Control Elements: Control Diagram
– Group 8, Piping System: Lubricating Oil System
Spare Part Code Book:
– Group 5, Supply Unit, Injection and Exhaust Valve Control: Servo Oil Rail
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Preparation before removal work starts

Attention:
Before the removal of the pressure retaining valve can be started, the pre-
preparation check-list has to be followed.

The actual removal procedure of the pressure retaining valve is described in two
chapters, depending on the RT-flex engine type. The first procedure is for RT-
flex50 engine types. The second procedure is related to RT-flex58, RT-flex60
and RT-flex68 engine types.

Pre-preparation check-list:
1. Make sure the required documentation and tools are ready.
2. The engine must be stopped.
3. The starting air valve must be closed and the starting air manifold must be
drained.
4. The turning gear must be engaged and all safety interlocks must be
functional.
5. Stop the servo oil service pump or control oil pumps.
It depends on the engine type respectively the rail unit and WECS system
execution, if the engine is equipped with a servo oil service pump or with
control oil pumps.
6. Stop the high pressure oil pump (crosshead oil pump).
7. Stop the low pressure oil pump (main lubricating oil pump).
8. Close the stop valve.
The location depends on the engine type:
– on RT-flex50/50-B/50-D engines location after the automatic servo oil filter,
– on all other RT-flex engines location before the automatic servo oil filter.
9. Wait for a while until the oil drains from the servo oil return piping and ensure
that the pressure in the servo oil rail drops to nearly 0 bar. The system can be
depressurised also by crack-opening the drain valve 4.72, see Figure 2.

Note
The drain valve 4.72 is NOT installed on RT-flex50, RT-flex50-B and RT-flex50-D
engines.

10. Remove all necessary rail unit covers to gain access to the pressure retaining
valve.
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Extract of control diagram located in Operation Manual Group 4

1. Drain valve 4.72

Fig. 2

Removal of pressure retaining valve

Before starting with the removal procedure of the pressure retaining valve, make
sure the pre-preparation check-list has been carefully followed and completed.
The removal procedure is valid for all mentioned RT-flex engines, irrespective of
the cylinder configuration and/or the engine rating.

Procedure for RT-flex50, RT-flex50-B and RT-flex50-D engines

Note:
Before starting any action, consult the control diagram located in Group 4 as well
as the servo oil rail pages in Group 8, both are part of the Operation Manual.
Consult also the pages in Group 5 of the Spare Part Code Book and make sure
that spare gaskets are available as explained under point 3 below. Keep
mentioned pages ready for performing the job.

Work procedure:
1. Confirm that the pre-preparation work has been successfully completed.
2. Dismantle the pressure retaining valve housing. The valve is located inside
the rail unit, close to the free end of the engine.
3. Screw out the non-return valve from the valve housing and store it for the time
being.
4. Reassemble the pressure retaining valve housing with new gaskets on the
servo oil return piping.
5. Open the stop valve after the automatic servo oil filter.
6. Start the low pressure oil pump (main lubricating oil pump).
7. Start the servo oil service pump.
8. Check the piping system that it is fully tight and no leakage occurs. This can
be done by operating several times the exhaust valves or starting the injector
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venting with the help of the flexView operating system. The flexView operating
system is located in the engine control room and on the local manoeuvring
stand. The test can be performed from either of the two locations.
9. If no leakage can be found after the tightening test, remove all used tools and
any other items not belonging to the rail unit. Close all rail unit covers and
then the engine is ready for normal operation again.

Note:
If the air spring was shut off for maintenance, make sure that it is ON again
before starting the low pressure oil pump (main lubricating oil pump).

Procedure for RT-flex58, RT-flex60 and RT-flex68 engine types

Note:
Before starting any action, consult the control diagram located in Group 4 as well
as the servo oil rail pages in Group 8, both are part of the Operation Manual.
Consult also the pages in Group 5 of the Spare Part Code Book and make sure
that spare gaskets are available as explained under point 3 below. Keep
mentioned pages ready for performing the job.

Work procedure:
1. Confirm that the pre-preparation work has been successfully completed.
2. Dismantle the pressure retaining valve housing. The valve is located inside
the rail unit, close to the free end of the engine.
3. Screw out the non-return valve from the valve housing and store it for the time
being.
4. Reassemble the pressure retaining valve housing with new gaskets on the
servo oil return piping.
5. Close the drain valve.
6. Open the stop valve before the automatic servo oil filter.
7. Start the low pressure oil pump (main lubricating oil pump).
8. Start the high pressure oil pump (crosshead oil pump).
9. Start the servo oil service pump or the control oil pumps.
It depends on the engine type respectively the rail unit and WECS system
execution, if the engine is equipped with a servo oil service pump or with
control oil pumps.
10. Check the piping system that it is fully tight and no leakage occurs. This can
be done by operating several times the exhaust valves or starting the injector
venting with the help of the flexView operating system. The flexView operating
system is located in the engine control room and on the local manoeuvring
stand. The test can be performed from either of the two locations.
11. If no leakage can be found after the tightening test, remove all used tools and
any other items not belonging to the rail unit. Close all rail unit covers and
then the engine is ready for normal operation again.

Note:
If the air spring was shut off for maintenance, make sure that it is ON again
before starting the low pressure oil pump (main lubricating oil pump).
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