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Chapter 11 INLET AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
2.1.1 Air cooler - Inspect
2.1.2 Air cooler - Clean
Blow compressed air (at a pressure of 0.29 to 0.49 MPa {3
to 5 kgf/cm
2
} [43 to 71 psi] or less) through the air cooler in
the opposite direction to the normal air flow to remove the
accumulation of dust and dirt. Then, inspect for corrosion
and cracks.
PTA, PTA2, PTAW, PTK, MPTA spec
Air cooler - Clean
MTK and MPTK Spec Air cooler - Clean
The air cooler differs in material and structure depend-
ing on the application (fresh water or seawater). Pay
attention to the difference when handling the air
cooler.
Intake side
Compressed air
Intake side
Compressed air