Turbocharger breakdown investigation

Abstract

The internal combustion engine (ICE) turbocharger plays an important role in ensuring the continuous and stable power of the diesel engine as well as in reducing the environmental impact of exhaust emissions. The aim of this paper is to provide a review of the symptoms of damage and the cause of damage of turbocharger. The case is a container vessel on which the turbocharger is damaged in “Full Ahead” mode. Engine and turbocharger parameters were collected and analysed prior to failure. The parameters of the engine and the turbocharger after repair of the turbocharger are collected and summarized. In the publication is presented a report of repair work performed on the damaged turbocharger. The relevant conclusions have been made.