Scheduled In-Situ Maintenance & Upgrade for Multiple Cooler Types


May 28, 2023

WE WERE REQUESTED TO CONDUCT IN-SITU INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE & UPGRADE WORKS ON OUR CUSTOMER’S 1700 DWT (1150 PAX) PASSENGER VESSEL’S ME LO AND LT FW COOLERS.


INSPECTION:

ME LO Coolers findings:
• Frame plate corroded at the SW inlet.
• Groove deformations on several plates due to excessive tightening.
• Wrong plate sequencing.

LT FW COOLERS findings:
• Plate packs had been excessively compressed and the majority of plates were found heavily deformed.
• Plate packs were found in poor condition, where the material aging was evident.

MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS:

ME LO COOLERS services:
• Frame inlet’s were reconditioned and machined.
• Frame sets were epoxy painted.
• Pressure plates were upgraded with filter sets and flanges.
• All plates were checked, cleaned, repaired from deformations and re-gasketed.
• Units were hydrotested at both circuits. No leakages were detected.

LT FW COOLERS services:
• Frame sets were machined, reconditioned and epoxy painted.
• Pressure plates were upgraded with filter sets and flanges.
• Rubber sleeves and bolts were renewed.
• All plates were checked, cleaned, repaired from deformations and re-gasketed.
• Units were hydrotested at both circuits. No leakages were detected.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

We advised our customers not to combine existing with new plates, and rather opt for the renewal option through acquiring and installing a complete plate pack. This way the can enjoy long-lasting, efficient performance results.

OUTCOME:

All units were delivered compressed and ready-for-installation.
Our customers’ lady was geared-up for her new voyages and ready to provide tons of joy to her future passengers.