Man V12-1800, Installation Instructions Manual

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Combustion air system and charging
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Combustion air requirement
In order to burn fuel completely and thereby achieve full power, the engine requires an adequate supply of
fresh air, the volume of which can be determined from the technical data provided in the appendix to this
manual.
Air filters
Caution:
If any dust producing work is to be
performed on the ship after the engine has
been installed, please take measures to
protect the air filters from this dust.
Vacuum downstream of air filter
The maximum permitted intake vacuum at
maximum power and rated engine speed is:
V8−1200
in new condition: 35 mbar
in soiled condition: 70 mbar
V12−1800
in new condition: 70 mbar
in soiled condition: 90 mbar
Caution:
If this value is exceeded, check ventilation
of the engine room, see page 22.