Scavenge Fires

Rajan Bhandari Senior Lecturer Singapore Maritime Acdemy

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Introduction

What is scavenge fire Causes Indications Putting off fire Preventive measures

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Questions

State the common causes of scavenge fires List the indication that a scavenge fire is in progress State the immediate action to be taken in the event of a scavenge fire List with reasons the checks and precautions necessary before an engine is put back in to service following a scavenge fire.
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What is Scavenge Fire

Fire in the scavenge space of a diesel engine is called scavenge fire. Scavenge fire is caused by ignition of carbon deposits in the scavenge space.
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What is Scavenge Fire

serious damage can be done to the

piston rod and the scavenge air box walls, the latter possibly causing a reduction in the tension of the staybolts.

Stay bolts

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Causes of Scavenge Fire The fire triangle

Blow by

Build up of deposits Cylinder oil Un-burnt fuel Crankcase oil

Scavenge air

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Indications

Increased exhaust temperature of effected cylinder Turbocharger may surge Scavenge manifold is hot Engine slow down due to reduced power

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Putting off fire

Reduce speed to slow and request bridge for permission to stop. Stop auxiliary blower Stop fuel oil supply to engine Put the scavenge manifold fire extinguishing system in to operation to kill the fire.
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Fire Extinguishing System for Scavenge Air Space

Fire in the scavenge air space can be extinguished by steam, or water mist or CO2. Steam pressure: . 3-10 bar Freshwater mist pressure: min 3.5 bar CO2 .. 150 bar Open extinguishing agent to adjacent cylinder as well to prevent spread of fire.

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Putting off fire

After fire remove dry deposits and sludge from scavenge space. Clean and inspect all the piston rods and cylinder liners.
Check the alignment of piston in the liner.

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Prevention of fire

Clean scavenge trunking and drains Scavenge ports clean Piston rings and liner wear Cylinder oil feed rate with in limits Stuffing box sealing rings and scarper rings Fuel injection equipment in good condition and correct injection timing
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Summary

What is scavenge fire Causes Indications Putting off the fire Prevention

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