from the engine, when the intake air is cold, so that the air is allowed to heat up in the engine
room.
10.2.1
Charge air shut-off valve, "rigsaver" (optional)
In installations where it is possible that the combustion air includes combustible gas or vapour
the engines can be equipped with charge air shut-off valve. This is regulated mandatory where
ingestion of flammable gas or fume is possible.
10.2.2
Condensation in charge air coolers
Air humidity may condense in the charge air cooler, especially in tropical conditions. The
engine equipped with a small drain pipe from the charge air cooler for condensed water.
The amount of condensed water can be estimated with the diagram below.
Fig 10-1
Condensation in charge air
coolers
Example, according to the diagram:
At an ambient air temperature of 35°C and a relative humidity of
80%, the content of water in the air is 0.029 kg water/ kg dry air.
If the air manifold pressure (receiver pressure) under these condi-
tions is 2.5 bar (= 3.5 bar absolute), the dew point will be 55°C.
If the air temperature in the air manifold is only 45°C, the air can
only contain 0.018 kg/kg. The difference, 0.011 kg/kg (0.029 -
0.018) will appear as condensed water.
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10. Combustion Air System
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