MEO Class II · Oral · asked at MMD Noida

Explain hot and cold corrosion in marine diesel engines?

Short answer

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    A[Fuel contaminants] -->|Na, V, S, H₂O| B[Hot corrosion]
    A -->|Sulphur| C[SO₂ formation]
    C --> D[H₂SO₄ formation]
    D -->|Condenses below dew point| E[Cold corrosion]
    B --> F[Exhaust valves, turbocharger]
    E --> G[Cylinder liners]
  • Hot corrosion: high-temperature chemical attack in exhaust system from sodium, vanadium, water and sulphur in fuel
  • Cold corrosion: sulphuric acid from fuel sulphur condenses at dew point on cylinder liners
  • Hot corrosion prevention: low vanadium/sodium fuel or additives
  • Cold corrosion prevention: high TBN cylinder oil and jacket temperature above acid dew point
  • Officer action: monitor fuel quality, maintain temperatures, inspect components, record in PMS

Full answer

The full answer explains each point step by step, with the regulations and figures behind it and the discussion from other candidates. It is in the MEO Class II section of the Marine One forum, open to members enrolled for the MEO Class II exam.