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Tin oxide corrosion in turbine and gear bearings
This is visible by a black coating on the running surface.Normally water gets separated and are drained in turbines at regular intervals. The oils used in turbines have these properties. If too much emulsion takes place and left unattended, may lead to above corrosion. These u may find in diesel...- nan2001
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- Forum: Marine/Ocean engineering other topics
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Diesel engine cylinder lubricating oil excess alkalinity
Excees alkanity resultscalcium deposit formations. This is a hard substance which you normally find as white/gray deposits when you open the units. This aids results in bore polishing. and leads to higher lub oil consumtion. I have seen in some cases piston seizures due to excess alkanity. In...- nan2001
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- Forum: Marine/Ocean engineering other topics
