Exhaust Valves Burning/Failing Prematurely

Possible causes of exhaust valves Burning/Failing Prematurely

Mainly there are 2 possible reasons-

Source of fuel

  • Fuels of Venezuelan origin tend to have higher vanadium content causes high temp. corrosion
  • Vanadium is in soluble form and hence cannot be reduced by centrifuging or filtration
  • Keep the operating temperatures below 500 0C to avoid this problem.

Overhauling

  • Ensure overhauling is done by engine makers’ authorized workshops
  • They have records of previous overhaul and will use the right method and material

Stresses on Exht V/V- 

Answer:

  • Thermal
  • Mechanical
  • Combine

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