Modernization of cylinder lube oil system of low-speed crosshead type marine diesel engine

摘要

The article describes modernization of cylinder lube oil system of low-speed crosshead type marine diesel engine, including test results and generalization of field experience. Annual lube oil saving due to such modernization totals to 6% per cylinder. Also, modernized lube oil system enables extension of a period between maintenance (cleaning) of under-piston parts of cylinder liner walls and ports to 300 hours, along with reduction in work hours involved.