Engine Preservation
Engine Preservation
Engine Preservation
Specifications
All MTU series
for diesel and gas engines
A001070/00E
Printed in Germany
2012 Copyright MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH
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This handbook is provided for use by maintenance and operating personnel in order to avoid malfunctions or damage
during operation.
Subject to alterations and amendments.
Table of Contents
1 General Information
1.1 Notes on the use and validity of
preservation and re-preservation
specifications
1.2 Safety instructions for handling
preservatives
4
6
24
24
26
28
30
7
8
3 Approved preservatives
3.1 Preservatives Requirements
3.2 Corrosion inhibitor for internal preservation
23
9
10
10
11
13
14
32
34
7 De-preservation
7.1 De-preservation prior to operation
7.2 Instruction sheet for de-preservation if
climate-compatible packaging is used
36
37
4 Re-preservation intervals
4.1 Dependency between storage conditions
and type of packaging
4.2 Interpretation examples
4.3 Re-preservation intervals
8 Packaging
15
16
17
17
19
20
21
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
Types of packaging
Climate-compatible packaging Design
Climate-compatible packaging Installation
Climate-compatible packaging Check and
repair
8.5 Monitoring Sheet for engines with climatecompatible packaging
38
39
42
47
48
9 Overview of Changes
9.1 Overview of change to previous edition
49
21
22
10 Appendix
10.1 Index
50
1 General Information
1.1 Notes on the use and validity of preservation and represervation specifications
Used symbols and means of representation
The following instructions are highlighted in the text and must be observed:
This symbol indicates instructions, tasks and operations that must be followed to avoid haz
ards to persons as well as damage to or destruction of material.
Note:
An note provides special instructions that must be observed when performing a task.
The preservation specifications apply to all diesel and gas engines from MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH
following delivery from the factory:
Warranty
Use of the approved preservatives, either under the brand name or in accordance with the specifications
given in this publication, constitutes part of the warranty conditions.
The supplier of the preservatives is responsible for the worldwide standard quality of the named prod
ucts.
MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH accepts no responsibility whatsoever for improper or illegal use of the pres
ervatives which it has approved. Users of the products named in these specifications are therefore ob
liged to inform themselves of the locally valid regulations.
As the re-preservation intervals and the medium also depend on the storage condi
tions and type of packaging, the warranty shall become invalid in the event of incor
rect storage or packaging.
Users of the products named in these specifications are therefore obliged to inform themselves of the
locally valid regulations. MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH accepts no responsibility whatsoever for improper
or illegal use of the preservatives which it has approved.
Re-preservation
"Re-preservation" refers to the renewal of already existing preservation at specified time intervals. The
intervals differ for internal and external preservation and for internal preservation according to the
different media (oil, fuel, coolant) and filling levels. For re-preservation intervals, refer to ( Page 17) and
( Page 19).
As the re-preservation intervals and the medium also depend on the storage condi
tions and type of packaging, the warranty shall become invalid in the event of incor
rect storage or packaging.
For storage and transport conditions, see ( Page 15).
Preservatives
The service life, operational reliability and function of the drive systems are largely dependent on the flu
ids, lubricants and preservatives employed. The correct selection and treatment of these fluids, lubricants
and preservatives are therefore extremely important.
For preservation and re-preservation of MTU engines, only the preservatives approved in these preser
vation specifications must be used ( Page 9).
Documentation requirements
(Re-)preservation, de-preservation and monitoring of an engine with climate-compatible packaging must
be documented by the person responsible:
Preservation/re-preservation check sheet ( Page 8)
Instruction sheet for de-preservation if climate-compatible packaging is used ( Page 37)
Monitoring Sheet for engines with climate-compatible packaging ( Page 48)
Engine No.:
Tasks performed
Acceptance date:
Date
Name
Further procedure
1. After completing preservation work, put the completed check sheet into a closed plastic sleeve.
2. Seal the sleeve at the open side and attach it to the engine so that it is clearly visible.
3. Store the check sheet until de-preservation beside the engine and send back to MTU Friedrichshafen
GmbH in good time before initial operation.
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Non-painted parts
3 Approved preservatives
3.1 Preservatives Requirements
These preservation specifications define the preservatives for the preservation and re-preservation of
MTU engines.
Preservatives are divided into groups according to their operating areas:
Initial operation and corrosion inhibitor for internal preservation of the oil circuit
Corrosion inhibitors for internal preservation of the coolant circuit
Corrosion inhibitors for internal preservation of the fuel system
Corrosion inhibitor for preservation of the combustion chamber
Corrosion inhibitors for external preservation
Designation
DIN
EN
European Standards
ISO
International standard
ASTM
IP
Institute of Petroleum
Approval of preservatives
For preservation and re-preservation of MTU engines, only the preservatives approved in these preser
vation specifications must be used.
The conditions for the approval of preservatives are defined in MTU delivery standards (MTL):
MTL 5051 for initial operation and preservative oil
MTL 5052 for corrosion inhibitors for external preservation
The preservation product manufacturer is informed in writing if his product is approved by MTU.
Brand name
Part No.
Remarks
Suitability for en
gine preservation
filled
unfilled
Cepsa Lubri
cantes S.A.
Cepsa Rodaje Y
Proteccion SAE 30
Exxon Mobil
Mobilarma 524
Fuchs
Titan Universal HD
30 MTU
X00058057
(barrel)
X00013236
(tanker)
SRS Schmierstoff SRS Antikorrol
Vertrieb GmbH
M Plus SAE 30
X00058336
(barrel)
X00058338
(tanker)
Shell
SRS Motorenl
O-236 SAE
15W-40
X00057300
Shell Running-In
Oil 7294 SAE 30
Shell Rimula
R6 ME 5W30
X00009123
Special application:
Only approved for
1800PP series
X00058058
(barrel)
Table 1: Corrosion inhibitors for the oil circuit and combustion chamber
3.2.2
Brand name
Glysacorr P113*)
Part No.
X00046660
(aqueous)
BASF
Glysacorr P113
Antifreeze*)
Suitability for en
gine preservation
filled
unfilled
X00055338
(propylene glycol
basis)
Others
All corrosion in
hibiting antifreez
es approved for
the respective
series in accord
ance with the ap
plicable Fluids
and Lubricants
Specifications
Remarks
In contrast to coolants, inhibitor concentrations also protect the coolant circuit against corro
sion when drained.
As inhibitor concentrations can also contain vapor-phase inhibitors, ensure that the coolant
circuits are always hermetically sealed to prevent inhibitors from escaping, thus reducing
the corrosion protection.
Aqueous corrosion inhibitors and emulsions are not approved for engine preservation when
filled. Reason: Lack of antifreeze protection and susceptibility to microbiological attack.
If no corrosion inhibiting antifreeze is approved for a series, an appropriate coolant additive
can be selected from the approved of the 4000 series/containing light alloy (see applicable
Fluids and Lubricants Specifications A001061/xx). Ensure, however, that prior to engine op
eration this coolant is replaced by a coolant approved in the Fluids and Lubricants Specifi
cations of the relevant series.
For series that only have application approval for emulsions, storage with filled corrosion
inhibiting antifreeze is impermissible.
When mixing coolant or inhibitor concentration, only use clean, clear water of the following quality:
Parameter
Minimum
Maximum
0 mmol/l
2.7 mmol/l
(Water hardness)
(0d)
(15d)
pH value at 20 C
6.5
8.0
Chloride ions
100 mg/l
Sulfate ions
100 mg/l
Sum of anions
200 mg/l
If the limit values for the water are exceeded, hardness or mineral content can be decreased by adding
demineralized water.
3.2.3
Brand name
Part No.
Comments
Suitability for en
gine preservation
filled
unfilled
X00057309
Shell
V Oil 1404
X00056047
without biodiesel
X00056047
without biodiesel
x
+
SRS Schmierstoff 9 - 13% SRS Anti
Vertrieb GmbH
korrol M Plus
SAE 30
X00058336
X00056047
X00058338
without biodiesel
+
Fuchs
X00058057
X00013236
The approved gases are listed in the current Fluids and Lubricants Specifications.
Brand name
Part No.
Comments
Castrol Ltd.
Rustilo 181
Valvoline Oel
Tectyl 846K19
X00057275
X00057276
every 3 years under normal storage conditions or with use of climate packaging
every 12 months under difficult storage conditions
4 Re-preservation intervals
4.1 Dependency between storage conditions and type of
packaging
Preserved engines must be re-preserved to retain the corrosion protection. Only approved preservatives
( Page 9) must be used for re-preservation. The re-preservation intervals depend on the storage condi
tions and type of packaging.
Storage
A distinction is made between the following storage conditions:
Storage
Operating areas
Normal
Difficult
dust or contamination
dew point undershot > 20% of the month
monthly average relative air humidity > 65%
Unsuitable
salt-laden air
outdoor storage
ocean transport, dispatch to polar and tropical regions
Packaging
The type of engine packaging depends on the storage and transport conditions.
Operating areas
Commercially available
packaging
for storage under normal or difficult conditions with differences in represervation intervals
Climate-compatible pack
aging
Type of packaging
Before putting a preserved engine with filled medium circuits back into operation, check
whether the filled preservatives are approved for engine operation (see valid Fluids and Lu
bricants Specifications). If not, switch to approved fluids and lubricants.
12
24
Notes
36
Oil circuit
Fuel sys
tem
Coolant cir
cuit
Oil circuit
Fuel sys
tem
commer
cially avail.
packaging
only 1800
commercial Impermissible:
series Pow ly avail.
Climate-com
erPacks:
packaging
patible pack
commercially
aging with fil
avail. pack
led medium
aging
circuit
Storage under
commercial
unsuitable
ly avail.
storage condi
packaging
tions
commercially commercial
Also see Corro
avail. pack
ly avail.
sion inhibitors:
aging with
packaging
preservation with preser for oil circuit:
( Page 10)
with inhibitor vation with
and additional
concentration coolant
specifications
P113
( Page 18)
only 1800
commercial for fuel sys
series Pow ly avail.
tem:
erPacks:
packaging
( Page 13)
commercially
for coolant cir
avail. pack
cuit:
aging
( Page 11)
and additional
specifications
( Page 18)
Coolant cir
cuit
commercially
avail. pack
aging with
preservation
with inhibitor
concentration
P113
commercial
ly avail.
packaging
with preser
vation with
coolant
Oil circuit
Fuel sys
tem
Coolant cir
cuit
Difficult
Unsuitable
Storage conditions
12
24
Notes
36
Combustion chamber
Normal
commercial
ly avail.
packaging
Difficult
commer
cially avail.
packaging
Unsuitable
Normal
Difficult
commercial
ly avail.
packaging
Unsuitable
External Preservation
Table 5: Re-preservation intervals for filled medium circuits, combustion chamber and external
preservation
Replacement
Comments
after 3 years
after 3 years
after 3 years
after 3 years
Mobilarma 524
after 3 years
after 2 years
2 years after date Engine must not be operated with this medi
of manufacture
um. Not an engine coolant!
Comments
TIM-ID: 0000034708 - 001
Product
4.3.2
12
24
Notes
36
commercial
ly avail.
packaging
Unsuitable stor
age conditions
without climatecompatible pack
aging are imper
missible.
Difficult
commer
cially avail.
packaging
Unsuitable
Climatecompatible
packaging
Normal
commercial
ly avail.
packaging
Difficult
commer
cially avail.
packaging
Unsuitable stor
age conditions
without climatecompatible pack
aging are imper
missible.
Unsuitable
Climatecompatible
packaging
Normal
Difficult
commercial
ly avail.
packaging
Unsuitable
Combustion chamber
External preservation
Climatecompatible
packaging
Table 6: Re-preservation intervals for unfilled medium circuits, combustion chamber and external
preservation
Starting engine
1.
2.
3.
Note:
5.2.2
Note:
5.2.3
Note:
Internal preservation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
6.
7.
8.
Note:
5.3.2
Note:
5.
6.
7.
8.
Note:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.3.3
Note:
Internal preservation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
5.3.4
Note:
Internal preservation
1.
2.
3.
Note:
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Note:
1.
2.
3.
4.
The described procedure is a guideline, which has to be adapted to the specific engine in each case.
Work sequence details may vary from engine to engine. Please contact your MTU partner if you have
any questions.
For power station engines, re-preservation on the test bench is recommended.
Where possible, the individual preservation measures should be carried out at the same time.
Preparation
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Storage with filled fuel system is not envisaged for gas engines ( Page 13). The procedure for preser
vation of the fuel system only applies to diesel engines.
Fill fuel system completely with an approved corrosion inhibitor for internal preservation which is suitable
for filled engine storage ( Page 13).
The preservative must reach all areas of the fuel system. It may be necessary to bar the engine. The
engine must not start.
The described procedure is a guideline, which has to be adapted to the specific engine in each case.
Work sequence details may vary from engine to engine. Please contact your MTU partner if you have
any questions.
For power station engines, re-preservation on the test bench is recommended.
Where possible, the individual preservation measures should be carried out at the same time.
Preparation
1.
2.
Note:
Seal off all medium circuits against moisture / humidity immediately after draining the preservative.
The coolant circuit is filled completely with an approved inhibitor concentration ( Page 11) and then
sealed hermetically.
Open all thermostats so that the medium reaches all areas of the coolant circuit.
If no circulation is possible in the engine (e.g. via a heated pressure testing trolley):
a) Leave the inhibitor concentration for 24 hours in the engine.
b) Then completely drain the inhibitor concentration (drain temperature < 40 C).
Seal the coolant circuit hermetically against moisture.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Preservation of the fuel system of gas engines is not envisaged ( Page 13). The procedure for preser
vation of the fuel system only applies to diesel engines.
Fill fuel system completely with an approved corrosion inhibitor for internal preservation which is suitable
for unfilled engine storage ( Page 13).
The preservative must reach all areas of the fuel system. It may be necessary to bar the engine. The
engine must not start.
Leave the fuel for 24 hours in the engine.
Drain the fuel completely.
7 De-preservation
7.1 De-preservation prior to operation
Note:
Before putting the engine back into operation, the preservation agent must be removed.
De-preservation is not required on installed field engines with out-of-service periods up to 3 months.
Only the end covers must be removed.
Before putting the engine into operation, ensure that a switch has been made to an approved coolant
if necessary. The engine must not be operated with antifreeze if only aqueous coolant additives are
approved. The coolant additives approved for an engine or the respective application are shown in the
relevant Fluids and Lubricants Specifications.
Note:
4.
The next step is not required for new deliveries; necessary after 1 year at the latest.
Replace oil filter (elements).
Note:
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
The next step is not required for new deliveries; necessary after 1 year at the latest.
Only for diesel engines: Replace fuel filter (elements).
Fill with engine oil.
Bar engine manually.
Prepare engine for putting it back into operation.
Drain inhibitor concentration if necessary.
Fill with or renew coolant.
Notes on operation
u
The preservative oil has a significantly higher ash content than continuous operation oil. Pri
or to operation, the preserved engine must therefore be flushed with a continuous operation
oil as per the Fluids and Lubricants Specifications.
Read off the humidity values on the humidity indicator ( Page 39) and enter them on the Moni
toring Sheet ( Page 48).
Evaluation:
a
If all three fields on the humidity indicator show blue, everything is OK.
b
If fields 30 and 40 have turned partly or completely pink, examine the packaging for dam
age. If the packaging is damaged, notify MTU.
c
If all three fields are pink, do not open the packaging material and report to MTU.
2.
If the humidity values are OK and if there are no other visible defects, remove the laminated
aluminum foil from the engine.
3.
4.
5.
In the event of objections, contact MTU without delay and wait for further messages.
In the meantime, do not prepare or modify the engine for installation, but store it so that it is dry
and covered.
Enter the date of de-preservation on the Monitoring Sheet.
7.
Do not remove the seals of the engine opening until just prior to use. The relates to:
Turbocharger inlet
Exhaust manifold outlet
Coolant inlet and outlet
Connecting flanges for vent lines at coolant distribution pipes
8.
6.
8 Packaging
8.1 Types of packaging
The type of engine packaging depends on the storage and transport conditions.
At MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH, a distinction is made between the following types of packaging:
Commercially available packaging goods are intended for immediate use
Climate-compatible packaging for protection of goods susceptible to corrosion during ocean trans
port, shipping to polar and tropical regions and for unsuitable storage conditions
Note: "Climate-compatible packaging" corresponds to the special packaging in earlier editions of the
Fluids and Lubricants Specifications. The term has been adapted to the packaging manual.
In the case of long-term storage of engines, for example, for 3, 5 or 10 years in climate packaging, regu
lar re-preservation in accordance with the specified intervals ( Page 17) and ( Page 19) is neverthe
less necessary.
Engines and drive units require special packaging for transportation at sea, in polar or tropical regions
and for long-term storage. The preserved engine must be additionally protected with climate-compatible
packaging. With climate-compatible packaging, where possible all media must be completely drained out
of the respective medium circuit (fuel, oil, coolant). The climate-compatible packaging must be applied
directly after preservation. Ensure that any engine painting has hardened beforehand.
Climate-compatible packaging:
can reduce the effects of unsuitable storage conditions, although it does not provide frost protection
is absolutely necessary for sea transport and transport in tropical and polar regions due to the threat
of exterior shell corrosion
Notes:
Incorrect storage will render the warranty invalid.
The humidity indicator of climate-compatible packaging must be checked every 3 to 4 months. The
result must be documented in accordance with ( Page 48) and measures initiated if necessary.
Existing special agreements still retain their validity.
The following descriptions refer to the use of climate-compatible packaging for the storage of pre
served engines.
B Desiccant
Desiccant, normally silica gel, is the common term for an agent that absorbs water and is used in climate
packaging. The desiccant is in packs of highly-permeable (for water vapor) and strong material (e.g. na
tron crepe paper) which are placed in the transport package.
For desiccant packs used at MTU, refer to the list of consumables ( Page 42).
A
Europe (apart from Russia)
Desiccant units
(DU)
6xA
17 x PA
8xA
20 x PA
17 x A
20 x PA
B
USA
Canada
Mediterranean region
Near East
C
Russia
South and Central America
Middle East and Far East
17 DU x 10
20 DU x 3
170 DUs
60 DUs
230 DUs
C Humidity indicator
To monitor the degree of saturation of the desiccant, a humidity indicator is attached to the aluminum foil
packaging.
Humidity indicators show when the specified relative air humidity is exceeded by changing color. The in
crease in relative air humidity, e.g. if the packaging is not airtight or the laminated aluminum foil is dam
aged, poses a risk of corrosion to the engine.
A vision panel with humidity indicator is screwed into the laminated aluminum foil, which must be as far
away from the desiccant as possible. The vision panel allows the relative air humidity within the laminat
ed aluminum foil or any changes to be checked at all times.
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Result: 230 desiccant units (DUs) are required for adequate protection of the engine.
Note: The air humidity inside the packaging must be checked regularly every 3 to 4 months ( Page 48).
Measures to be carried out in case of changes to the relative air humidity are listed in the following table.
Measures to be initiated
30
40
50
Note: The humidity indicator regenerates itself automatically. Replacement following opening and sealing
of the packaging area is not required.
Part No.
50773
49576
49577
49579
49578
Vision panel
20448
20447
49542
49543
49544
49545
Qty.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Result:
3.
2.
3.
2.
Result:
Leak-tightness check
Note:
Note:
Part No.
49576
49577
49579
49542
49543
49544
49545
Qty.
When checking the climate packaging, the laminated aluminum foil must not be damaged. Open the
transport box (if available) with utmost care. The condition of the laminated aluminum foil must be in
spected thoroughly during customs, stock or storage checks. Corrosion protection is no longer guaran
teed if the laminated aluminum foil is damaged.
Replacing desiccant
1.
2.
3.
Open the laminated aluminium foil at the upper area and remove the desiccant.
Place the same amount of new desiccant in the upper area.
Extract air and reseal laminated aluminium foil with manual foil-welding device ( Page 42)until airtight.
5.
If the laminated aluminium foil is damaged, the damaged section can be cut out and replaced by a repair
piece. Incorrect repair work, e.g. using adhesive tape, is not permitted since it would not maintain the
vacuum in the packaging.
Cut out damaged laminated aluminum foil section.
Seal new laminated aluminum foil section with manual foil-welding device.
Place new desiccant in packaging.
Prior to final sealing of the laminated aluminium foil, use a vacuum pump (e.g. vacuum cleaner) to extract
the entrapped air in the packaging.
Reseal laminated aluminium foil with manual foil-welding device.
Engine No.:
Delivery date:
No.
Task
Date
Name
10
11
12
13
14
De-preservation completed
No.
Date of
Name of
Design
person responsible
1
2
4
5
9 Overview of Changes
9.1 Overview of change to previous edition
Changes to previous edition
10 Appendix
10.1 Index
A
Gas engine
De-preservation 36
Service interruption of < 1 month 20
Gas engine filled
Out-of-service period > 3 months 28
Gas engine unfilled
Out-of-service period 1 to 3 months 23
Out-of-service period > 3 months 30
H
Humidity indicator39
I
Inhibitor concentration11
Initial operation corrosion inhibitor10
Initial preservation7
Instruction sheet for de-preservation37
Internal preservation
Corrosion inhibitor 10, 11, 13
Re-preservation intervals 17, 19
M
Monitoring Sheet for climate-compatible packaging48
N
Notes on use4
O
Oil circuit
Corrosion inhibitor 10
Re-preservation intervals 17, 19
Other applicable documents4
P
Preservation
Check sheet 8
Definition 7
Performance, see Re-preservation 20
Preservation without operation option
Filled medium circuits 32
Unfilled medium circuits 34
Preservatives7
Approval 9
Safety instructions 6
Test standards 9
R
Re-preservation
Check sheet 8
Definition 7
Re-preservation intervals15
Combustion chamber 17, 19
External preservation 17, 19
Filled medium circuits 17
Interpretation examples 16
Unfilled medium circuits 19
Re-preservation with operation option
Diesel engine filled 24
Diesel engine unfilled 22, 26
Gas engine filled 28
Gas engine unfilled 23, 30
Revision overview49
S
Safety instructions6
Special packaging, see Climate-compatible packaging
38
Storage conditions15
T
Type of packaging15, 38
V