Technical Files

How, what and why

Parts identification Record keeping Charge air cooler maintenance Toromont Marine Team April 2012

The Technical File

What is it? Basic Structure How to make entries Parts procurement traceability Your responsibilities as the owner What a surveyor will expect to see Charge air cooler maintenance

What is it?

Technical File is a record containing all details of operating parameters, including components and settings of an engine that may influence its NOx emissions and continued compliance Most engines installed after January 1st 2000 have Technical Files that must be kept up to date Used by the regulatory bodies and classification societies (USCG, TC, ABS, LR) to verify compliance Affects IAPP certification The shipowner is responsible for maintaining the Technical File and having it available for surveyor audit on demand

What does it look like?

Basic Structure

What does a Technical File include?

Identifies components, settings and operating values affecting NOx emissions Engine Group and Parent Engine test data 3 ways to verify onboard NOx compliance Engine Parameter Check method Simplified Measurement method Direct Measurement and Monitoring method Record of changes

Identify NOx related components MaK M43C (typical)

Identification numbers

Identify NOx related components MaK M43C Piston skirt, 43-10 (ident. #) Head, 43-09

Nozzle, top collar, J4/5

Camshaft, 430832

Identify NOx related components MaK M43C Fuel Injection Pump, G40011832

Identify NOx related components MaK M43C Turbocharger, nameplate, IMO40804

Identify NOx related components MaK M43C Aftercooler, nameplate, M43I-CB-CK-KS

Identify NOx related components Cat C18 (typical)

Cat C18 Propulsion & Auxiliary

Identify NOx related components Cat C18 Engine groups, multiple ratings

Cat C18 Propulsion & Auxiliary

Part Numbers

Identify NOx related components Cat C18 Component and part number location

Engine Settings MaK M43C Example from Acceptance Test

Parent Engine Test Data MaK M43C Data captured from test bed, parent engine is subject engine

Operating values affecting NOx Cat C18

Operating values affecting NOx MaK M43C

Verifying NOx Compliance on board 3 ways to verify, simplest is Engine Parameter Check method to verify that an engines component, setting and operating values have not deviated from the specifications in the engines Technical File: 1. Check engine parameter 2. Identify NOx related components 3. Record changes to NOx components 4. Identify adjustable features

Must have EIAPP certificate and maintained emissions compliance since last survey in order to use Engine Parameter Check Method

Engine Parameter Check Method MaK M43C

Check the following:

1) Adjustments of the valve train
Spacer plates under cam follower brackets (non FCT) Angle of mini-eccentric bushings (FCT)

2) Identification numbers match MaK listing 3) Piston-cylinder liner height 4) Functioning of FCT if installed 5) Flywheel marking aligned with dead center indicator

Identify NOx related components MaK M43C

1) Adjustments of the valve train

Spacer plates under cam follower brackets (without FCT) Angle of mini-eccentric bushings (FCT)

5) Flywheel marking aligned with dead center indictor

Record of Changes to Emissions Related Components M43C:

C18:

Parts procurement traceability

Owners procurement databases (purchase orders, invoices) Ships documentation (packing slips, invoices, etc) Online www.MyToromont.com (for electronic copies of Toromont invoices and service reports) If non-OEM parts without Cat or MaK NOx markings are used for scheduled maintenance and repairs the owner is responsible for proving emissions compliance to the surveyor this is usually very costly!

Recommendations Retain detailed records of all maintenance and repair work and parts purchases for each engine Follow the published engine maintenance recommendations. Work with your Cat or MaK dealer on any considered changes to avoid under/over - repair Avoid non-OEM parts and repair facilities Do not change any engine operational settings or modify any components unless specifically approved by the engine maker Keep the on-board Technical File current and retain a shore-side copy Maintain the engine charge-air cooler in accordance with the following article Remember that your authorized Cat and MaK dealers are the safest source of information and assistance on engine emissions - related issues