Service Bulletin

RTA3.4
30.03.98
(supersedes Bulletin
RTA3.3 of 25.04.94)
1. Introduction 1
2. Design Features 1
3. Tightening Instruction for 2
2Piece Nozzles
4. Tightening Instruction 2
for Fuel Valve
5. Maintenance 2
6. Assessment Criteria 2
7. Improved Nozzle Tip with Sleeve 3
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Technical Information to all Owners /
Operators of Sulzer RTA -8 Series
and RTA -2, -U and -C Series Engines
(except RTA 38 and RTA 48)
Contents: Page
Wrtsil NSD Switzerland Ltd PO Box 414 Tel. +41 52 262 49 22
Wrtsil NSD Schweiz AG CH-8401 Winterthur Fax +41 52 212 49 17
Wrtsil NSD Suisse SA Switzerland Tlx 896 659 NSDL CH
Fuel Injection Nozzles
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1. INTRODUCTION
The fuel nozzles are exposed to harsh working conditions and have to be regarded as consumable
parts.
Since the introduction of the 2P-nozzles (two piece), we have gained positive performance
results from vessels equipped with this nozzle design concept.
Based on this experience they were introduced as the new standard, which is fully interchangeable
with the previous shrink-fit nozzle.
The 2P-nozzle design naturally incorporates all advantages of the former design such as the very
important rounded-off inner spray hole edges, but enables a much cheaper exchange of worn
nozzle tips only, instead of complete nozzles.
The RTA "8 Series" comprises the following engine types in this Service Bulletin:
RTA 58, RTA 68, RTA 76 and RTA 84
The RTA "2 Series" comprises the following engine types in this Service Bulletin:
RTA 52, RTA 62, RTA 72 and RTA 84M
The RTA "U Series" comprises the following engine types in this Service Bulletin:
RTA 52U, RTA 62U and RTA 72U
The RTA "C Series" comprises the following engine types in this Service Bulletin:
RTA 84C and RTA 84CU
This Service Bulletin should be kept in a separate file in the control room. The respective pages or tables
of the Service Bulletin with modifications to the Operating Manual, Maintenance Manual or Code
Book should be copied and filed in the respective Manual or Book.
2. DESIGN FEATURES
A comparison between the shrinkfit and the 2-piece design is shown on enclosure RTA-3.4/1.
Wrtsil NSD Switzerland Ltd is continuously searching for improvements in design and
materials in order to gain optimum injection conditions as well as increased lifetime for nozzle tip
and needle seat.
THEREFORE, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE TO CONTACT WRTSIL NSD
SWITZERLAND LTD FIRST OR THE ENGINE BUILDER WHEN ORDERING NEW
FUEL NOZZLES, TO ENSURE THE DELIVERY OF THE ACTUAL DESIGN AND
SPECIFICATION FOR BEST ECONOMY AND ENGINE PERFORMANCE.
The initial purchase of the 2P-fuel injection nozzle will be slightly more expensive than the
shrink-fit type because of the different design.
But the later exchange of the 2P-nozzle tip, which is subject to wear and tear, will be much more
economical.
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3. TIGHTENING INSTRUCTION FOR 2-PIECE NOZZLES
Valid only for engines mentioned in paragraph 1
Experience has shown, that a tightening angle of 35_is on the lower side of the tightening range
necessary for the 2 piece nozzle!
The above mentioned limit on the angle originated from the previous atomizer material
TITANIUM which was deformed when it was tightened at higher angles than 35_.
For the 2P-fuel injection nozzle made of the Wrtsil NSD standard material which is used
today, it is practicable to increase the tightening angle back to 45_as instructed earlier without
having to fear that the atomizers will be deformed.
Therefore the new tightening instructions are as follows:
- First step: Hammer-blow or approx. 20 bar tightening pressure.
- Second step: 45_TIGHTENING ANGLE must be adhered to.
If new 2-piece nozzle parts have been fitted, loosen the cap nut again and repeat step 1 and step
2, in order to take up any initial surface roughness and to ensure the correct final tightening angle.
When fitting the nozzle holders to the cylinder cover, pay attention that the seating surface in the
cylinder cover is properly cleaned. The injection valve must be lowered carefully onto its seat, in
order not to damage the nozzle tip, and care should be taken to tighten the holders correctly.
4. TIGHTENING INSTRUCTION FOR FUEL VALVE
The instructions in the Maintenance Manual ask for a tightening of the Allen screws until their
heads are flush with the top face of the nozzle holders.
Experience has shown that for a number of reasons, e.g. setting of spring washers, different sizes
of bolt heads, change of dimensions of components due to overhauls etc., the tightening
procedure for the fuel valve has to be modified. Therefore the following new instruction has to be
applied.
Press down the fuel injector evenly onto its seat with the two Allen screws. The correct pretension
is reached, when the spring stacks are fully compressed by the two Allen screws, to their block
length, after which the Allen screws are again loosened by an angle of 90. The socalled Block
length is then reached, when a noticeable increase of the tightening torque is felt while tightening
the Allen screws.
Amend the respective section in the maintenance manual if required.
5. MAINTENANCE
For the 2-piece nozzles the same maintenance work is to be carried out as for the shrink-fit type.
The respective procedures to be applied can be found in the Maintenance Manual section
272/2or 2722/2.
6. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
For the operative assessment of fuel nozzles please refer to the Maintenance Manual section
272or 2722.
Check and ensure that the nozzle body is manufactured with a shrunk-in hardened needle seat.
A characteristic of this nozzle body is a total length of the needle of 83 mm compared to 87 mm of
needles in earlier nozzles. Nozzle bodies without this feature should be scrapped.
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7. IMPROVED NOZZLE TIP (ATOMIZER) WITH SLEEVE as per Fig. 1
Standard on RTA U and C Series" Engines
To improve the atomizer of the 2-piece nozzle the radius R at the base of the nozzle tip has been
increased. Newly ordered atomizers will be of the improved execution with the enlarged radius.
On the previous sleeve, the chamfer on the landing surface for the atomizer of the 2-piece
nozzle was only 1 mm x 45.
On the newly designed sleeve the chamfer is now large enough (15.4 mm/ 45) to
accommodate the larger radius R of the new improved atomizer.
Note: This must be checked before a new atomizer is used. Old sleeves can be modified.
For more details please see insert-drawing in enclosure RTA-3.4/ 1
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Fig. 1 Sleeve with New Nozzle Tip
Previous Design New Design
Sleeve
Enlarged Chamfer
Contact on
the radius R
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Wrtsil NSD Switzerland Ltd has issued this Service Bulletin with their best knowledge and ability.
However, Wrtsil NSD Switzerland Ltd can not take any liability for any or all information contained
in this or any other Service Bulletin.
Changes of any nature to the form and or to the content of this or any other Service Bulletin as published
by Wrtsil NSD Switzerland Ltd, are not permitted.
Service Bulletin Enclosure RTA-3.4/ 1
2P-Nozzle
1
2
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4
Shrink-fit Nozzle
1 Tightening nut
2 Nozzle body with shrunk-in
needle seat and needle
3 Sleeve
4 Atomizer (nozzle tip)
Modification set from shrink-fit
consisting of: to 2P-nozzle type,
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