
Operation Manual / TPL76-C
Maintenance
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Cleaning components mechanically
5.5
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Cleaning components mechanically
5.5
Introduction
Compressor wheels can be heavily contaminated by badly filtered intake
air, as can turbines by heavy fuel oil operation or coked oil. Such
contamination may possibly no longer be removed through cleaning
during operation and must be cleaned mechanically during the standard
service intervals (see chapter entitled Service work).
Professional overhauling of the components by an ABB Turbocharging
Service Station is required, preferably using the cleaning method
described in the following.
CAUTION
Choosing cleaning tools
Turbocharger components are sensitive to mechanical damage. The
use of needle guns or other impact tools, for example, damages the
components. Depending on the specification, nozzle rings have
protective coatings, which can also be damaged.
Only use soft tools such as scouring cloths, brushes or wire brushes.
In the event of heavy contamination, the cleaning methods described
in this chapter such as soaking can be repeated until a satisfactory
result has been achieved.
NOTICE
Disassembly and assembly
Disassembly and assembly of the parts is described in the chapter
entitled Fitting and dismantling.
Dispose of contaminated water and cleaning agents in an
environmentally compatible manner, professionally and in accordance
with valid local regulations.
5.5
5.5.1