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Glowing red hot turbo on generator

Glowing red hot turbo on generator

Glowing red hot turbo on generator

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I have a 380kva FG Wilson Generator run by a turbo charged Cummins Diesel. It is running under heavy load for ten day intervals. During this time I have noticed that the turbo and exhaust mainfold is glowing red hot. I have checked the temp and found it to be at 530 deg C. Can anyone offer any advice on the potential life span or any potential problems I might find with the turbo under these conditions.

RE: Glowing red hot turbo on generator

Check with your local Cummins distributor, but you will likely find this is a normal operating condition at the provided rating.  Unit is likely standby rated, you may want to assure you are running at the appropriate rating for your application.

RE: Glowing red hot turbo on generator

Our Cummins NT14 (NT855) engine develops a nice glow on the turbo when it is working hard. The set is a full Cummins design. The local Cummins service guys have never commented on it other than "don't touch that!" as a warning after it has dropped below dull red in temperature.
 

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RE: Glowing red hot turbo on generator

Red hot is not a problem. I use to see yellow hot (that is about 1100 C) turbos on SAAB engines when running them in the test lab.

530 C is cool. No probs.

Gunnar Englund
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RE: Glowing red hot turbo on generator

Yes, that is very normal. "don't touch that" is good advice.

RE: Glowing red hot turbo on generator

Had a bad experience one time running-in a new 2M genset when a flexible oil line was left against the side of the turbo. Lube oil went everywhere and the turbo bearings were destroyed from lack of oil. Very lucky we didn't have a big fire.

RE: Glowing red hot turbo on generator

Glowing red hot is normal. If the installation is indoor be sure to maintain safe distances to ceiling, ducts, pipes, etc... in the vicinity

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