Turbocharger Unit (ABB/MHI/Napier)
criticalParent: Turbocharger System
Components for this Group (3)
ABB A175-L Turbocharger
MAN Energy Solutions ME/ME-C
· Supplier: ABB Turbocharging
Common Failures:
- • Turbine blade erosion from vanadium/sodium in HFO
- • Bearing failure due to lube oil contamination
- • Compressor fouling from oil carry-over
- • Nozzle ring cracking (thermal fatigue)
Service: Overhaul at 12,000-16,000 hrs. Water washing every 24-100 hrs depending on load.
Weight: 4500.0 kg
ABB A265-L Turbocharger
WIN-GD X-DF
· Supplier: ABB Turbocharging
Common Failures:
- • Turbine blade erosion (less on gas mode)
- • Bearing failure
- • Compressor surge at low-load gas mode
- • Nozzle ring thermal fatigue
Service: Gas mode significantly reduces fouling. Extended TC overhaul interval to 16,000-24,000 hrs in gas mode.
Weight: 8500.0 kg
M43C Turbocharger (ABB TPL / MHI MET)
Caterpillar/MaK MaK M43C
· Supplier: ABB Turbocharging / MHI
Common Failures:
- • Turbine blade erosion from HFO ash deposits
- • Compressor fouling from lube oil carry-over
- • Bearing wear from contaminated lube oil
- • Surging at low-load operation
Service: Single-stage turbocharger. Water washing every 100-500 hrs depending on fuel. Major overhaul at 12,000-16,000 hrs.
Weight: 2200.0 kg