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Turbocharger workshop and reconditioning
Dismantling, measurement, inspection, reconditioning, rotor balancing and testing of marine turbochargers in our workshop in Tuzla, Istanbul.
Draft — pending technical reviewWhat reconditioning means
Reconditioning restores an existing turbocharger instead of replacing it as a whole. The unit is taken apart, its components are assessed, worn or damaged parts are reconditioned or replaced, and the rotating assembly is balanced before the turbocharger is put back together and tested. The aim is a unit that is ready to return to service, with a record of what was found and what was done.
It suits units that have run for a long period, units removed for planned maintenance, and units that have suffered a fault whose cause needs to be understood. Whether reconditioning or an exchange is the better route depends on the condition of the unit, its make and model and the time available. Our note on the subject sets out the questions that help decide.
Our seven steps
The workshop follows the seven steps described on our process page.
- 1. Reception & inspectionThe turbocharger is received, logged and given a first visual inspection, and its condition is recorded.
- 2. DismantleThe turbocharger is taken apart, and its components are identified and inspected.
- 3. MeasureKey parts are measured against specification to find what needs work.
- 4. InspectNon-destructive inspection: components are checked for defects that cannot be seen by eye.
- 5. ReconditionWorn components are reconditioned or replaced. Replacement parts are identified from the details of your unit.
- 6. BalanceThe rotating assembly is balanced and the turbocharger is put back together, ready for service.
- 7. Test & reportThe unit is tested and the measurement and balancing results are written up in a report.
Why measurement and balance matter
A turbocharger rotor turns at high speed, so even a small imbalance produces vibration and extra load on the bearings. Deposits on the wheels, erosion of blades or damage from a foreign object can all change the balance of the assembly. Balancing the rotating assembly after reconditioning is therefore a step of its own in our process.
Measurement serves a similar purpose. Bearing and seal clearances, the condition of the shaft and the state of the wheels all affect how a unit behaves. Measuring them turns a visual impression into a record that can be compared with later inspections.
As with any turbocharger work, the manufacturer's instructions and any class or owner requirements that apply come first.
What you receive
- A recorded condition of the unit on reception.
- Components reconditioned or replaced, with parts identified for your unit.
- A turbocharger that has been balanced and tested, and a report of the measurement and balancing results.
Before a unit arrives, send the make, model and serial number from the nameplate, photos and a short description of the issue through the contact page.
Workshop or on board?
Some work can be done where the vessel is, and some needs the workshop. Our field service covers on-board and shipyard work, while reconditioning that needs dismantling and balancing takes place in Tuzla. If you are not sure which applies, send us the details and we will advise.
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Reconditioning questions
What is the difference between reconditioning and a cartridge exchange?
In general, an exchange replaces the rotating assembly as a unit, while reconditioning dismantles, inspects and restores the existing components. Which route suits your unit depends on its condition, the make and model and the time available. We can advise once we know the details.
What happens when my turbocharger arrives at the workshop?
It is received and logged, given a first visual inspection, and its condition is recorded. It is then dismantled, measured and inspected before the work needed is decided.
Is the rotating assembly balanced after reconditioning?
Yes. Balancing the rotating assembly is step six of our seven-step process, followed by a test and a report on the measurement and balancing results.
How long does reconditioning take?
It depends on the unit, the damage found and the parts needed, so we do not give a standard figure. Tell us the make and model and how much time the vessel has, and we will advise.