Hi, Don Murphy here and you are very welcome to my website. Below you have a description of the training on the Solar Mars Maintenance Course.
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The cost of this training is €40 Euro. This will give you access to the training video for three months. See below for more details on Terms and Conditions.
Solar Mars maintenance Course
This is an on-line training course, consisting of 3 videos (1 hr 37 min) covering the following subjects.
- Shaft Alignment
- Compressor Cleaning
- Borescope Inspection
See below for details of each maintenance task.
Students are guaranteed access to the training videos for three months. The videos are hosted on Vimeo, providing reliable, uninterrupted streaming quality comparable to YouTube.
The price the course at €40 per person.
Terms & Conditions
Once payment has been processed I will set-up your access to the training material.
You will have access to the training video for three months from the date of purchase.
There will be a technical document accompanying the training video which will give you the technical content of the video for reference.
This training is for personal use only and can’t be shared or used by purchaser for commercial use.
The video will be hosted by Vimeo which gives high quality viewing.
The video is not to be downloaded from the Vimeo hosting site.
Thanks.
Solar Mars Shaft Alignment:
This video teaches you how to align the shafts on a Solar Mars hot-end drive. Proper alignment is necessary so that the shaft center lines are perfectly superimposed (lined up) while the machine is running at normal temperatures.
Why do we misalign the shafts when they are cold? When the turbine runs, it gets very hot and the metal expands. The compressor does not heat up as much as the power turbine. Also, the back (aft) of the turbine gets much hotter than the front. To make sure the shafts are straight when the machine is hot, we must intentionally misalign them while they are cold.
How to fix alignment errors: In this setup, we always move and shim the turbine relative to the compressor.
• Looking from above (Horizontal): If the shafts are not lined up or not parallel, you must loosen the turbine bolts and slide the machine to the side. No shims are needed for these side-to-side adjustments.
• Looking from the side (Vertical):
◦ If the faces are parallel but one shaft is lower, you must add an equal amount of shims to the front and back of the turbine to lift it up.
◦ If the faces are open at the top (not parallel), you must use different amounts of shims at the front and back supports.
What you will learn: This training focuses on the math and calculations needed to find the exact shim thickness for the front and back supports. Mastering these steps will ensure your equipment runs smoothly and stays in parallel.
Compressor Cleaning:
This video explains how to perform ingestive cleaning on a Solar Mars turbine. This process removes dirt and salt from the compressor blades and stators. When these parts are dirty, the airflow becomes turbulent, which reduces the turbine’s power and efficiency,.
Two Ways to Clean There are two main methods for cleaning the compressor:
• On-crank cleaning: This is done while the turbine is shut down and cooled. It is the most effective way to remove stubborn dirt.
• Online cleaning: This is done while the turbine is running at normal speed. It helps recover power without stopping the machine.
The Cleaning Process For a successful on-crank wash, you must follow these key steps:
1. Cooling: The turbine must cool for about 8 hours until the casing temperature is below 65°C,.
2. Preparation: You must remove the 11th stage bleed lines and install blanking plates to prevent the cleaning liquid from leaking.
3. Using the Wash Cart: A 100-liter wash cart holds the cleaning detergent or water. This liquid is injected into the air intake through special manifolds,.
4. Detergent and Rinsing: You can use approved detergents for oily dirt or water for salt and dust,. You must always rinse with water after using a detergent.