Retrofit or renovation improves performance
Article Abstract:
ABB Turbo Systems AG offers shipowners a specialized turbo-charger retrofit service. The company employs 12-man specialist teams to determine the proper approach to retrofitting marine engines with turbochargers. The teams also conduct turbocharger repair and modification services. The teams look into the possible causes of poor fuel consumption and low power output as part of the services. A discussion of some of the major causes of poor power output and fuel consumption is presented.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 1995
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Service exchange - the way ahead?
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Manufacturers of marine engines and parts are finding out that the factory sealed exchange system may be a way of providing quick and competitive service. EGT, ABB and other companies have set up facilities around the globe stocked with pre-machined parts in an attempt to increase service competitiveness. The system ensures that parts are ready for users so that engine down-time is reduced to a minimum.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 1997
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The ABB connection
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ABB Turbo Systems Ltd. (ABB) is currently the world's leading supplier of marine turbochargers and some 30,000 vessels are presently equipped with its products. To help its customers get the most out of their equipment, the company operates ABB service centers where factory-trained technicians recondition and repair damaged components and overhaul complete turbocharger systems.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 1995
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