Pipes and connexions
The secondary circuit water pipes should not cause excessive pressure drop, which may be incompat-
ible with proper pump functioning and regular engine refrigeration.
Suction vacuum at the engine maximum power rate, including the suction lift and all the connected ele-
ments lift should not be over 0.2 bar.
As regards dimensional details mentioned in each engine technical chart, indications about pipe inter-
nal diameters for installing the engine at a short distance from the water intake or outlet fittings will
be given:
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The suction pipe diameter must be larger or equal to the pump inlet pipe diameter.
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The main circuit outlet diameter must be larger or equal to the discharge outlet diameter (in the
case of unmixed discharge).
Such diameter shall be increased according to the pipes lengths.
The pipes installed by the dockyard should be made of annealed copper of suitable thickness.They must
be properly flanged, when necessary, with a wide bending radius to avoid suction reduction.
Two pipes shall be connected as follows:
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Pipes ends must have a flange.
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The connexion must be done with fabric-reinforced flexible rubber couplings. They must have the
appropriate length and characteristics to be used with seawater. (Fig. 4)
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The coupling must be fastened to the pipe with adjustable clamps with stainless steel screw.
1. Screw clamp - 2. Motor side - 3. Flanged pipe ends details. - 4. Sea water intake.
NOTE
Careful engine circuit connexion, proper flexibility and pipe tightness are extremely important. Constant con-
trol and necessary adjustments must be carried out in both circuits maintenance phases, taking special care
of the suction section. Airflow into the circuit due to coupling closing failure or fissures caused by wear and
tear is generally detected by water leaks and, unless they are immediately detected they can impair refrig-
eration causing overheating, which may damage the engine.
MARCH 2004
COOLING
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Summary of Contents for Marine Diesel Engines
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Page 34: ...MARCH 2004 DRIVE 3 34 MARINE ENGINES INSTALLATION ...
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Page 66: ...MARCH 2004 FUEL SUPPLY 6 66 MARINE ENGINES INSTALLATION ...
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