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Diesel Power Review—Wartsila (continued on page 39) V-form with 12, 16, or 18 cylinders. The main features of the Vasa engines are: starting, stopping, and running on heavy fuel over the entire load range, without any limitations; heavy fuel operation with the same safety and reliabil- ity as when operating on distillate fuel; and total economy due to built-in serviceability, low fuel and lube oil costs, and low spare parts consumption. Long-term service experience with the Wartsila heavy fuel en- gines has confirmed that the en- gines are capable of burning the lowest fuel qualities of the future. Today the entire Wartsila engine range can operate safely on fuel of up to 7,000 sec Redwood 1 at 100 F. With more than 4,000 engines delivered to 45 countries, Wartsila Diesel has a great deal of experi- ence for both main and auxiliary engines in a wide variety of appli- cations. From passenger ferries, icebreakers, tankers, and fishing vessels to offshore rigs and supply vessels. One of the most interesting U.S. installations with Wartsila en- gines is the semisubmersible drill- ing rig Henry Goodrich (MR/EN, DECKS SUPPLY VESSELS PALMER IbLL COATING Over 100,000,000 sq. ft. coated with since 1946; 3 million sq. ft. last year. Here are some good reasons why is widely used as an off-shore non-slip coating .... It's long lasting and economical to use • Resists chemicals, solvents, oils and seawater Has superior corrosion resistance Withstands heavy traffic on all working surfaces and helipads most importantly, D reduces accidents, caused by slips and falls. Palmer chemists formulated especially for off-shore use. They have been solving non-slip coating problems for over 35 years. For more information, write for our free catalog or call our applications engineers at (800) 341-4408; in Pa. (215) 584-4241. is available from any of our U.S. distributors and our subsidiary PPI Ltd. in Europe. is another product from Palmer International, who also provides CHOCKTITE GREEN, a pourable chocking compound. BIG DECKS AND HELIPADS P Palmer Ir Worcester, Pa. 19490 (800)341-4408 TWX #510-660-7736 Hartlepool Cleveland, England, TS 25 2BS Tel (44) 429 33913 Tlx (851) 587236 Circle 109 on Reader Service Card GRANT MANUFACTURING Babbitt Metal Bar or Wire Form Finest Grades of Tin Based Babbitt for Bearing and Diesel Repair Manufactured to U.S. Navy Specifications MANUFACTURING & ALLOYING. INC. 60 SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD SOUDERTON, PA 18964 (215) 723-0330 Grant P O. Box 790 Morgan City Louisiana 70381 (504) 384-3060 CONRAD Industries, Inc. • Accurate • Swift • Streamlined • Cost efficient • In business since 1948 CONRAD INDUSTRIES, INC. expansion pro- gram triples production capacity Conrad builds fuel, spud, deck, self pro- pelled barges (11/15/83), ordered by Sonat Off- shore Drilling Company. This rig is capable of drilling in the most severe arctic conditions in water depths up to 10,000 feet. With four 12-cylinder Vasa 32 generating sets giving a total output of 23,400 bhp, it is one of the most powerful drilling rigs in the world. It is also one of the first rigs with the option for heavy fuel. Wartsila Diesel is represented through its own subsidiaries and agents in 30 countries. The com- pany's after-sales service is based on a worldwide network of trained specialists. Operators and mainte- nance engineers are trained on- site and at the Wartsila factories. Since 1980, Wartsila Diesel has been represented in the U.S. by Wartsila Power Inc., with offices in New Orleans, Houston, and New York. On the U.S. West Coast, the company is represented by Southwest Marine, Inc. of San Diego. WAUKESHA Circle 41 on Readefr Service Card Waukesha Engine Division of Dresser Industries, Waukesha, Wise., has produced more than 40,000 horsepower of its new AT25 diesel since signing a license agreement with Sulzer Brothers Limited of Winterthur, Switzer- land, several years ago. This production follows a mul- timillion-dollar capital investment in plant renovation and new ma- chine tools to build these heavy- duty, four-stroke, medium-speed diesels. They deliver from 1,140 to 4,800 bhp (metric) in in-line six- and eight-cylinder, and V-12 and V-16 cylinder configurations. Waukesha's commitment to this product is also evident in the re- cently completed laboratory facili- ties built to accommodate the AT25. Here the engines are undergoing continued evaluation in an ongoing refinement program to increase output and maximize operating efficiency. The AT25 is capable of operat- ing on heavy, blended, and distil- late fuels. This range is made pos- sible through a design that incorporates oil-cooled injection nozzles, bore-cooled cylinder heads, exhaust value rotators, two-piece pistons, and turbocharger washing equipment. A rugged yet compact engine, the AT25 is conservatively rated and offers excellent access to com- ponents for ease of service. Quick- opening access covers are provided for such components as camshafts and mail bearings. A provision for fast removal of rocker arm covers facilitates valve adjustments. Water, lube oil, and fuel transfer pumps are located on the front of the engine for easy access. For maintenance, hydraulic tension- ing of main bearing cap studs, cyl- inder head studs, and connecting rod studs insures precise preload- ing and cuts assembly time. 40 Circle 264 on Reader Service Card Circle 170 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
