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Sunday, 6 August 2017

Engine Safety Devices


Over Speed Trip Assembly - OSTA
It is provided at Engine Free End / Accessories room
It is provided with a Single Reset Handle
Normal position is 11 hrs. Position
Tripped position is 13 hrs. Position
When it trips, Engine will shut down due to fuel rack coming to no fuel position
If OSTA tripped, check LLOB also,
During Cranking, Engine will not fire if it is in tripped position
If it is repeatedly tripping, clear section with lower notches & Contact shed

Low Water Pressure Detector - LWPD
Provided in EPD & located in Accessories Room
It trips when the cooling water pressure becomes less while engine is running
LWPD Button projects out & LLOB will also trip with Red Band visible on both knobs
Engine will shut down. Reset LLOB & LWPD
Ensure Water level, if less, check external leakages (Radiator room, compressor room, accessories room, ensure Water drain cock in close position, engine block, both side after coolers & Air box Drain pipe in under truck)
Open Pressure release valve to minimize the leakage rate, clear section & contact shed
If external leakages are not visible, check engine & compressor crankcase oil level for water contamination. Contact shed if any abnormality
If not resetting, press & hold few seconds during cranking
Crank Case Pressure Detector - CCPD
Provided in EPD located in Accessories Room
It trips when positive pressure develops in Engine Crankcase
CCPD Button projects out & LLOB will also trip with Red Band visible on both knobs
Engine will shut down
Do not crank the engine
Check engine block for any abnormality, Eductor tube & its BAP pipeline
Contact shed

Low Oil Pressure Sensing - LLOB
Provided in WW Governor, located in Accessories Room
When low oil pressure condition is detected, LLOB Trips
Knob will Project out with Red band Visible
Engine will shutdown with Message “Engine Protection Shutdown – Low Oil Pressure”
Press the knob to reset
If LLOB is in tripped condition, Engine will not crank
If LLOB trips check, lube oil level, EPD buttons position, engine Temperature in Display (for HOD Operation) & OSTA handle position.
Act as per the conditions

Hot Oil Detector - HOD
Provided in Accessories Room
It is connected on outlet of Main Lube Oil Pump
When Lube Oil Temperature is above 124Âșc, it opens. No visible indication in HOD
Lube Oil returns to sump, LLOB trips & Engine will Shutdown

Check Engine Temperature in DID to confirm. Do not Re Crank. Contact Shed

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