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The document provides guidance on conducting a pre-inspection of the hot parts of MET axial turbochargers 3-4 months before a scheduled major overhaul. It recommends inspecting and potentially replacing turbine blades, nozzle rings, and gas outlet guides to prevent degradation of turbocharger performance and ensure improved engine reliability. The authorized service provider, PrimeServ Omnicare, offers pre-inspection services and can provide replacement part recommendations and quotes based on inspection findings.

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The document provides guidance on conducting a pre-inspection of the hot parts of MET axial turbochargers 3-4 months before a scheduled major overhaul. It recommends inspecting and potentially replacing turbine blades, nozzle rings, and gas outlet guides to prevent degradation of turbocharger performance and ensure improved engine reliability. The authorized service provider, PrimeServ Omnicare, offers pre-inspection services and can provide replacement part recommendations and quotes based on inspection findings.

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Service Letter SL2023-742/KHMA

Action code: WHEN CONVENIENT

Pre-inspection of
turbocharger hot-parts
Dear Sir or Madam

As an MET-authorised repair agent, we would like to draw your SL2023-742/KHMA


attention to the good condition and function of the MET axial July 2023
turbocharger.
Concerns
Recommendation Owners and operators of MET
According to the manufacturer’s experience, aged deterioration axial turbochargers
of wear parts that have been exposed to exhaust gases (turbine
blades, nozzle ring and gas outlet guide) is frequently observed Summary
after around 10 years in operation. This deterioration will become Guiding overhaul and expected
a contributing factor to degradation of the turbocharger service life of MET turbocharger
performance. hot-parts.

For this reason, it is recommended to conduct an inspection of Please forward this information to your
the turbocharger turbine side 3-4 months ahead of the scheduled technical operating personnel.
major overhaul.

For more detailed information, we kindly ask you to contact us


with the relevant engine number and turbocharger specification.

Contact
If you have any questions or need a quotation for service and/or
supply of replacement components, our technical service team will
be pleased to be of assistance:

PrimeServ Omnicare
MAN Energy Solutions
Netherlands B.V
Phone: +31 102724500
Email: [email protected]
www.man-es.com/omnicare

Yours faithfully

Serghei Nastas Nils Gerth


Head of PrimeServ Omnicare Technical Support Manager

Head office (& po. address) PrimeServ Production Forwarding & Receiving MAN Energy Solutions
MAN Energy Solutions Teglholmsgade 41 Teglholmsgade 35 Teglholmsgade 35 Branch of MAN Energy Solutions
Teglholmsgade 41 2450 Copenhagen SV 2450 Copenhagen SV 2450 Copenhagen SV SE, Germany
2450 Copenhagen SV Denmark Denmark Denmark CVR No.: 31611792
Denmark Phone: +45 33 85 11 00 Phone: +45 33 85 11 00 Phone: +45 33 85 11 00 Head office: Teglholmsgade 41
Phone: +45 33 85 11 00 Fax: +45 33 85 10 49 Fax: +45 33 85 10 17 Fax: +45 33 85 10 16 2450 Copenhagen SV, Denmark
Fax: +45 33 85 10 30 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] German Reg.No.: HRB 22056
[email protected] Amtsgericht Augsburg
www.man-es.com
Service Letter SL2023-742/KHMA

Improved performance and reliability MET pre-inspection report


Poor turbocharger condition will lead to lack of charge air As an authorized repair agent, PrimeServ offers
pressure, consequently resulting in poor cylinder pre-drydock inspections of MET axial turbochargers,
conditions. This may lead to a vicious cycle of reduced saving our customers the onboard workload while
engine output, decreased fuel efficiency, and increased ensuring delivery of the necessary replacement parts in
emissions. due time.

To prevent degradation of the turbocharger performance, The inspection can also be carried out by the vessels’ own
the inspection and replacement of the turbochargers crew. In cooperation with MET, PrimeServ has formulated
turbine blades, nozzle ring, and gas outlet guide (also a clear and simple procedure on how to carry out the
called “hot-parts”) is highly recommended. recommended inspection of the axial MET turbochargers
before a major overhaul.

Exchange of turbocharger hot-parts PrimeServ Omnicare provides an inspection report which


In many cases, unexpected damage on turbocharger can be completed by the crew. This report must be
hot-parts are first discovered during the major overhaul returned to PrimeServ Omnicare for evaluation. Based on
of the MET axial turbocharger. As these spare parts are the findings, PrimeServ Omnicare will confirm the
not included in the major overhaul kit (C1 and C2), this condition accordingly.
may lead to delays in dry-dock schedule and unbudgeted
costs. In addition, based on the report, PrimeServ Omnicare will
provide recommendations for the actions to be taken and
To avoid these inconveniences, we recommend ordering a quote for the supply of spare parts for the upcoming
the necessary replacement parts in due time before a major service.
major overhaul.

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