OPTIMIZED STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MINIMUM LENGTH

In the design of the RT-flex60C,careful attention was also paid to the structural
design to achieve a reasonable engine weight, economy in manufacturing and
above all safety. The RT-flex60C follows other Sulzer RTA engines in having a
very rigid structure comprising a fabricated bedplate, fabricated box-type
columns and cast cylinder block, all secured by pre-tensioned vertical tie rods.
The structural design is based on extensive stress and strain calculations using a
full three-dimensional finite-element model. Careful consideration was also
given to the structure to ensurethat welding and casting quality can be good.
Certain features in the arrangement of the thrust bearing as well as the
crankshaft and connecting rod bottom ends have been employed to minimise the
length of the RT-flex60C. These draw on the successful experience with the
RTA48T and RTA58T engines. As a result, the seven cylinder RT-flex60C has
an overall length of 8.7 m including the
flywheel.

Bridge Control room.

Installation process of RT-FLEX 60C engine.