RTA84T-B Operation 3146–1/A1

Axial Detuner

The engine is equipped with an integrated axial detuner. The duty of the axial detuner is the reduction of axial vibra-
tions.
The detuner consists of an upper 1, and a lower cylindrical part 2, which are both screw fastened to the last bearing
girder, and of a damping flange ’FK’ which is a part of the crankshaft. The oil quantity required for the damping is
adjusted by means of a throttling valve.

Function
Bearing oil ’OE’ is supplied via orifices 8 into the spaces ’OR’ to both sides of flange ’FK’ on crankshaft 10. The bigger
part of the oil, thus imprisoned, can only circulate in case of axial crankshaft movements through throttle valve 3 from
one space ’OR’ to the other. The remaining part of the oil is drained due to the radial and axial clearance of the
sealing rings as well as the venting screws.
The optimum damping effect can be adjusted by spindle 4. The adjustment has to be carried out during sea-trials,
with the application of special measuring instruments. After the adjustment the setting screws are secured with lock-
ing device 5 against unintentional mis-adjustment.
The setting value of the spindle has to be engraved on a nameplate in the immediate vicinity of the throttle valve.

Remark Any displacement of this spindle must be avoided!

In order to exceptionally permit taking readings at different throttle positions of the spindle during
sea-trials, an opening has been provided at the top side of the casing. Through this opening,
normally closed by a cover, the spindle position can be altered using a special spanner.
The engine must not be operated with the spindle 4 removed or with the oil supply to the axial
detuner interrupted!

Monitoring system
The engine is equipped with an axial detuner monitoring system arranged above the end casing at the free end. The
oil pressure in the aft side and fore side chamber of the axial detuner is monitored, and in case of oil pressure drop an
alarm is triggered (setting values see group 0250–2).
The reason for this alarm must be investigated and remedied:

Orifices in the pressure gauge pipes clogged

Shut-off valves closed in the pressure gauge pipes

Low oil pressure and / or high oil temperature in the bearing oil system

Throttle valve mal-adjusted

Excessive wear of the sealing rings, e.g. caused by dirt particles (clearance too big).

Key to Illustration:

1 Upper part of cylinder 10 Crankshaft

2 Lower part of cylinder 11 Bearing girder (part of bedplate)
3 Throttle valve 12 Oil pipe
4 Spindle 13 Damper
5 Locking device 14 Counterweight
6 Small sealing ring
7 Large sealing ring OE Oil inlet
8 Orifices OR Oil spaces
9 Bearing cover FK Flange on crankshaft

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