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Studs breaking due to improper tightening torque/procedure

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Sukesh Kumar S, Student ID: 49209, Rank: 3rd EngineerAuthor
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Studs breaking due to improper tightening torque/procedure

Severity: Major · Sukesh Kumar S, Student ID: 49209, Rank: 3rd Engineer
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General Breakdown
While at sea one of the running generators tripped which resulted in black out due to a damage in fuel pumps, Fuel pump studs got broken which resulted in damage to generators as well
Reason: Overheating of studs.

Corrective Action/ Lessons to be learnt:
Correct torque limit to be applied to the studs as per manufacturer's recommendation.