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Crosshead Bearing Inspection Guidelines by Shaif uddin rifat is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses corrosion of the overlayer in AlSn40 crosshead bearings used in ship engines. It notes that excessive wear of the overlayer can lead to nickel-to-steel contact and scuffing, damaging the bearings. It provides inspection guidelines to check bearings if the nickel layer is more than 5% exposed and recommends replacing all bearings if one unit exceeds this threshold. Monitoring lube oil for water content and lead levels can also indicate developing corrosion issues. Countermeasures like
- Author
- Shaif uddin rifat
- Language
- EN