SERVICE BULLETIN

SB-ALL-A-048-01 ADVISORY
Subject: NOZZLE RING NIP
A. TURBOCHARGERS AFFECTED

All turbochargers. B. REASONS FOR BULLETIN

Due to increased use of Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) mechanical cleaning of the nozzle ring may be necessary in addition to scheduled maintenance activities. In order to maintain nozzle ring integrity outer ring must be clamped between the shroud ring and the gas inlet casing. When the nozzle ring is removed it is possible that the outer ring may not exhibit the nominal dimensions and be smaller than when originally fitted. Therefore the security may be compromised if the original clamping is not restored prior to re-installation. This bulletin provides guidance for all personnel performing mechanical cleaning of the nozzle ring. C. CHANGES / MODIFICATIONS

Nozzle outer ring to be restored to original dimensions.

Napier Turbochargers Ltd 2009

CONFIDENTIAL

This bulletin is the exclusive property of Napier Turbochargers Ltd (Napier) and is disclosed in confidence to Napier customers solely for their use in connection with the operation and maintenance of their Napier turbochargers. Its contents shall not be used for other purposes or copied or disclosed without written authorisation of Napier. The information set out in this bulletin is offered by Napier as part of its ongoing product support services for you as one of its customers. However, the final decision for operating your plant in a safe and responsible manner rests entirely with you. This involves many factors outside our knowledge and control, and therefore Napier is unable to accept (and hereby disclaims) any liability (whether based on breach of contract, warranty or statutory duty, negligence or otherwise) for damage or loss of any kind which may be incurred as a result of applying this information.

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All correspondence to: Napier Turbochargers P.O. Box 1 Waterside South Lincoln LN5 7FD England Tel: +44 (0) 1522 516666 Fax: +44 (0) 1522 516669

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Scope Clamping of the nozzle ring (nozzle nip) is achieved as the nozzle outer ring is dimensionally larger by design than the space it is being installed into (gas inlet casing-shroud ring A in Fig 1). When it becomes necessary to perform mechanical cleaning or remove the nozzle ring for other reasons the outer ring may not exhibit the nominal dimensions (F in Fig 2). Should this dimension not be restored the nozzle ring could experience premature cracking due to insufficient clamping. To prevent this and ensure a positive nozzle nip is maintained it is essential the nozzle ring is checked by measurement, and if necessary gently formed to bring it back in line with original dimensions (Figs. 2 & 3).

Gas outlet casing C Seal Gas inlet Casing

Dimension A

Shroud ring

Nozzle

Figure 1:

Gas Inlet Casing Shroud (A)

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Dimension F

Nozzle Ring Width (Dimension "F") Turbocharger NA295 NA297 NA355 NA357 NA457 NA557 NA298 NA307 NA397 NA458 44.06 49.46 53.39 61.88 55.76 70.77 45.25 49.46 61.84 72.00

Gas Inlet Casing Shroud (Reference Dimension A) 43.82 49.20 52.86 61.50 55.10 70.00 44.95 49.20 61.50 70.87

Nominal (mm)

Figure 2:

Nozzle width

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Before final reassembly the gas inlet casing less gasket/seal can be installed to the gas outlet casing to confirm a positive nip (Fig.3). The resultant gap between the casings will be the amount by which the nozzle outer ring will be clamped.

C Seal

Nozzle outer ring face on the turbine side to be manipulated and restored at approximately 6 points between each blade using an adjustable spanner or similar to achieve dimension F.

Figure 3:

Part Identification

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E.

IMPLEMENTATION

This bulletin is graded Advisory. To ensure prolonged trouble free operation it is recommended this instruction is followed each time the nozzle ring or related components are removed for maintenance.

Author

D Smith Post Design Support Engineer

Authorised Technical Manager I Pinkney Head of G Rodgers Customer Services General Manager A R Thacker

Date of Issue:

27th January 2009

Distribution: Napier Turbochargers OE, Service, Test Customers Engine Manufacturers (End Users), Authorised Service Centres

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