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  1. RE engineer

    Diesel engine damage

    Yes the heat exchanger takes its feed from pump discharge and circulates back to pump suction.
  2. RE engineer

    Diesel engine damage

    Thank you all for your responses. Would this back pressure interrupt cooling water circulation towards the engine’s heat exchanger?
  3. RE engineer

    Diesel engine damage

    It was weekly diesel fire pump check. While the test was running the electrical fire pump was also running. This is where back pressure came from.
  4. RE engineer

    Diesel engine damage

    It’s a fire water system. The check valve in the pump discharge was found passing and reverse flow is allowed. My question is: Could the diesel engine be damaged because of back pressure?
  5. RE engineer

    Diesel engine damage

    Hello dear engineers, Could a diesel engine be damaged severely because of back pressure due to non holding check valve? The diesel engine operates a fire water pump.
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