
Fig 9-7
Central cooler main dimensions. Example for guidance only
Weight [kg]
D [mm]
C [mm]
B [mm]
A [mm]
Number of cylinders
1200
2150
700
425
720
6
1230
2150
700
425
720
9
1250
2150
700
425
720
12
1310
2150
950
425
720
16
As an alternative to central coolers of plate or tube type, a box cooler can be installed. The
principle of box cooling is very simple. Cooling water is forced through a U-tube-bundle, which
is placed in a sea-chest having inlet- and outlet-grids. Cooling effect is reached by natural
circulation of the surrounding water. The outboard water is warmed up and rises by its lower
density, thus causing a natural upward circulation flow which removes the heat.
Box cooling has the advantage that no raw water system is needed, and box coolers are less
sensitive for fouling and therefor well suited for shallow or muddy waters.
9.3.9
Waste heat recovery
The waste heat in the HT cooling water can be used for fresh water production, central heating,
tank heating etc. The system should in such case be provided with a temperature control
valve to avoid unnecessary cooling, as shown in the example diagrams. With this arrangement
the HT water flow through the heat recovery can be increased.
The heat available from HT cooling water is affected by ambient conditions. It should also be
taken into account that the recoverable heat is reduced by circulation to the expansion tank,
radiation from piping and leakages in temperature control valves.
9.3.10
Air venting
Air may be entrained in the system after an overhaul, or a leak may continuously add air or
gas into the system. The engine is equipped with vent pipes to evacuate air from the cooling
water circuits. The vent pipes should be drawn separately to the expansion tank from each
connection on the engine, except for the vent pipes from the charge air cooler on V-engines,
which may be connected to the corresponding line on the opposite cylinder bank.
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Wärtsilä 34DF Product Guide
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