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  1. nodnerb

    Anyone here use synthetic oil in ship engines?

    Hi, We are about to embark with a new ship and running Caterpillar Synthetic Motor Oil in 2 x Series2 3516 Engines and 3 x C 18 Gensets. All of these engines have been run for their factory and class tests with Mineral Oil, they will continue with this till after all Dock and Sea Trials when...
  2. nodnerb

    Sulzer RTA 58T-B main bearing failures and excessive vibrations

    Hi, I think sadly that XLTSPORT is like too many users of online BBS. Post away for a few days get some answers then vanish till ya need help next time. Nodnerb2
  3. nodnerb

    Corrosion in Sprinkler System

    Hi, I am on a ship at the moment where it has just been discovered that the Fire Fighting Sprinkler System has serious corrosion problems. To better understand it I will give a description of how it is supposed to work and then ask my questions. The System was custom built by the Shipyard...
  4. nodnerb

    How to reduce NOx emissions on diesel engines.

    Hi, J.W. Temps is Jacket Water Temperatures(Radiator Water/Coolant) I am aware that the V.V.T. was available on the newest series from CAT but have not seen anything on this for the larger engines. I was told when doing a course at CAT that the biggest problem was with the individual...
  5. nodnerb

    How to reduce NOx emissions on diesel engines.

    Hi, A popular misconception with all this pollution prevention is that NOx is Nitrous Oxide. x is a variable and the two letters indicate that these are oxides of Nitrogen. My experience with high speed marine engines (20yrs) has shown manufactuirers clutching at various straws to address...
  6. nodnerb

    Sulzer RTA 58T-B main bearing failures and excessive vibrations

    Hi, Did anyone ever find out what was causing this persistent problem? Cheers Nodnerb
  7. nodnerb

    Ingersoll Rand P70 WD Compressor

    Hi, I have been searching the net far and wide for an Owners and or Maintenance Manual for one of these Compressors. I found the Ingersoll Rand site to be particularly useless with it's deluge of popups askinf if you had enjoyed your experience at their site. It's one of those Compressors...
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