Saturday, October 31, 2020

Maintaining healthy lub. oil condition in machinery.

 FOLLOW BELOW STEPS TO AVOID M/E DAMAGE DUE TO LUB OIL FAILURE.


1. Ensure the correct feed rate and temperature at separator inlet is 93*c to 95*c.

2. Fit the correct gravity disc ensure water seal is maintained.

3. Regularly clean the bowl as per manufacturers maintenance manual ,periodic maintenance will reduce the risk of surprised stoppages or breakdowns.

4. Along with onboard testing of lubrication oils , send samples for laboratory analysis ,every three months , always send before and after purifier samples to analyse how efficient the purifier s working. 

5. Avoid consuming the fuel oil in engine until analysis results are available. 

6. Always take engine alarm seriously like oil mist alarm must be investigated thoroughly.

7. During unit overhaul or maintenance of M/E a senior engineer must always supervise and make sure all lub oil lines connections are correctly connected and tightened. 

at

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)

Quick Checklist of PSC

 PORT STATE CONTROL HANDY CHECKLIST  He will see if your aware of the things and minor defects, as long as we are aware o...

  • Main engine piston rod stuffing box assembly
       MAIN ENGINE SULZER RTA 48  During dismantling the air sealing rings from the Main engine spare piston rod stuffing box for cleaning , nob...
  • Quick Checklist of PSC
     PORT STATE CONTROL HANDY CHECKLIST  He will see if your aware of the things and minor defects, as long as we are aware o...
  • Main Engine Starting problem.
      MAN B&W 6S 50 MC  ( 1997 BUILT ENGINE )            In this new era of ME electronic engines ,this post might not be relevant to engine...