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Improper Calibration and Usage of Spurious Spare Parts

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Raghupathi.P, III rd Engineer (Student ID: 52010)Author
Machinery

Improper Calibration and Usage of Spurious Spare Parts

Severity: Major · Raghupathi.P, III rd Engineer (Student ID: 52010)
calibrationspurious parts
Frequent breaking of piston rings in M/E. Improper liner calibration, usage of substandard ring (not original from maker). After starting M/E, within few hours scavenge temperature of one cylinder found rising rapidly. Scavenge space inspection carried out, found pieces of piston rings. Liner found worn out badly beyond limits.