Case Study

In-Place Machining and Major Maintenance Service-Wartsila 18v50DF

In-Place Machining and Major Maintenance Service-Wartsila 18v50DF

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WORLDWIDE IN-SITU MACHINING AND DIESEL ENGINE SERVICES IN-PLACE MACHINING AND MAJOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE-WARTSILA 18V50DF IN-SITU ANNEALING SAVES ANOTHER 18V50DF CRANKSHAFT FOR TRINIDAD POWERPLANT Ahead of a scheduled 36,000 overhaul, one of Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission’s (T&TEC) Wartsila 18V50DF dual fuel generators experienced a casualty on crankpin #9. The maker was brought in to inspect the damage and provided a report that resulted in the generation of a public tender for the completion of the repairs and the 36,000-hour overhaul. Goltens traveled to the plant to complete an inspection of the engine, which had been completely disassembled by plant personnel at the maker’s recommendation. Goltens determined that the 450mm d

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