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Volvo D9 series User Manual

Volvo D9 series
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Marine Propulsion
Diesel Engines
Installation
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Volvo D9 series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVolvo
ModelD9 series
CategoryEngine
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety precautions

Engine application ratings

Marine engine environment

Engine performance

Details factors influencing engine performance, such as atmospheric conditions.

Propeller selection

Torsional vibrations and TVC calculations

Torsional vibration approvals

Outlines the process and requirements for TVC approvals.

Torsional analysis data

Lists the technical data required for Volvo Penta to perform a torsional analysis.

General arrangement and planning

Choice of engine

Guides on selecting the engine based on performance and installation requirements.

Weight distribution

Emphasizes the importance of correct weight distribution for boat stability and trim.

Fuel system

Details considerations for planning the fuel system installation.

Cooling system

Outlines considerations for selecting and installing the cooling system.

Exhaust system

Covers determining the type and planning the installation of the exhaust system.

Electrical system

Discusses planning the routing of electrical systems and components.

Electrochemical corrosion

Highlights the importance of considering electrochemical corrosion during electrical installation.

Propeller theory

Propeller selection

Guides on selecting propellers based on engine load curves and operating ranges.

Accessibility for checking, maintenance and repairs

Selection of engine suspension

Flexible mounting

Details the use and installation of flexible engine mounts (rubber mounts).

Engine foundation

Propeller shaft systems

Propeller shafts

Details considerations for propeller shaft material, size, and support.

Engine installation

Preparing the engine

Details pre-installation steps and checks for the engine and its accessories.

If the engine is flexible mounted

Explains the installation of flexibly mounted engines onto the engine bed.

If the engine is rigid mounted

Describes the installation of rigidly mounted engines onto the engine bed.

Installing the engine on the engine bed with mounts of type 1

Specific guidance for installing engines with type 1 flexible mounts.

Installing the engine on the engine bed with mounts of type 2

Specific instructions for installing engines with type 2 flexible mounts.

Flexible engine mounting

Detailed procedure for flexible engine mounting, including height and lateral adjustments.

Rigid engine mounting

Details the process of rigid engine mounting, including alignment and bolt tightening.

Alignment

Checking flanges

Describes methods for checking flange alignment using feeler gauges or dial indicators.

Fuel system

Fuel tanks

Discusses the placement, connection, and safety aspects of fuel tanks.

Piping

Covers routing and clamping of fuel lines, including material and diameter recommendations.

Fuel pre-filters

Covers the installation and selection of fuel pre-filters for filtration.

Single or double filters

Describes the installation location and protection of single and double fuel filters.

Checking feed pressure

Details how to check fuel feed pressure after the filter cartridge.

Cooling system

Seawater system

Describes the seawater system, including circulation, intake, and filters.

Seawater circuit

Explains how seawater is circulated by the rubber impeller pump.

Freshwater system

Explains the freshwater circulation system and its components.

Coolant mixture

Provides instructions and warnings for mixing coolant and water.

Filling with coolant

Details the procedure for filling the cooling system with coolant.

Central cooling system

Explains the principles and pressure limits for central cooling systems.

Keel cooling

Illustrates pipe and skin cooling systems for keel cooling arrangements.

Measuring pressure in keel cooling systems

Details on measuring pressure in keel cooling systems.

Function diagrams, external cooling

Provides function diagrams for external cooling systems.

Expansion tank, function diagram

Explains the function and design of expansion tanks in cooling systems.

Correctly designed system

Details the correct design and connection of expansion tank systems.

Recovery tank incorrectly connected.

Shows an incorrectly connected recovery tank and the fatal consequences for the engine.

Extra expansion tank

Information on extra expansion tanks for cooling systems.

Expansion tank

Details the volume and connection of extra expansion tanks.

Engine heater

Explains the function and installation of engine heaters for cold starts.

Exhaust system

General overview of exhaust systems for marine engines.

Wet exhaust line

Details the design and dimensioning of wet exhaust lines.

Dimensioning the exhaust line

Guides on dimensioning exhaust lines to avoid harmful backpressure.

Silencers

Describes different types of silencers, including Aqua-lift and in-line.

Dry exhaust line

Covers the planning, installation, and objectives of dry exhaust lines.

Introduction

Outlines the main objectives for planning and installing exhaust systems.

Flexible exhaust compensator

Details the function and installation of flexible exhaust compensators.

Silencer

Describes absorptive and reactive silencers and their principles.

Calculation of HD silencer backpressure

Provides formulas for calculating backpressure for HD silencers.

Backpressure

Explains the impact of backpressure on engine performance and service life.

Max. allowed backpressure in exhaust pipe at rated rpm, kPa*

Table showing maximum permissible exhaust backpressure values for different engines.

Measuring exhaust backpressure

Details the procedure for measuring exhaust backpressure.

Wet exhaust system

Step-by-step guide for measuring backpressure in wet exhaust systems.

Measuring exhaust temperature

Explains the procedure for measuring exhaust temperature accurately.

Electrical system

General guidance and planning for electrical installations on marine applications.

Electrical installation

Emphasizes careful planning, simplicity, and use of marine-approved components.

Batteries

Covers battery terminology, capacity, and the effect of temperature on performance.

Battery dimensioning

Guides on calculating cranking current and selecting appropriate battery sizes.

Connecting batteries

Explains parallel and series connections for multiple batteries.

Accessory battery

Stresses the mandatory use of a separate battery group for accessories.

Power supply

Describes the two-pole electrical system and power supply configurations.

Battery charging

Details proper battery charging procedures and safety precautions.

Risk of explosion

Warns about the explosion risk associated with battery charging due to gas formation.

Fire extinguishing system

Covers recommended and alternative installations for fire extinguishing systems.

Electrochemical corrosion

Explains the causes and effects of electrochemical corrosion on boats.

Galvanic corrosion

Details the process of galvanic corrosion in seawater environments.

Protection against electrochemical corrosion

Recommends bonding components and using anodes for corrosion protection.

Stray current and shore power corrosion

Explains stray current corrosion and its causes, including shore power issues.

Shore power and generator installation

Presents recommended installations for shore power and generator systems.

Shore power and battery charging

Provides recommendations for shore power connections and safety grounds.

Prevention of stray currents during installation

Details how proper installation prevents stray current problems.

Engine room, ventilation and soundproofing

Covers the essential aspects of engine room ventilation and soundproofing for performance and safety.

Introduction

Discusses factors affecting engine performance, including air supply and ventilation.

Dimension of air intakes and ducts

Covers the basic facts and calculations for dimensioning air intake and outlet ducts.

Soundproofing

Addresses measures to minimize noise and vibration from the engine and drive package.

Controls

General information on arranging operating stations for convenient and safe boat operation.

Connecting

Covers the connection of speed control cables and gear shift cables.

Final check

Outlines final checks after connecting cabling, including lever positions.

Power take-off

Covers the options and configurations for power take-offs (PTOs) on engines.

General

Introduces PTO options for driving auxiliary apparatus.

Power take-off positions

Discusses different positions for mounting PTOs on the engine.

Torsional vibration

Explains torsional vibration in engine and driven equipment systems and its mitigation.

Auxiliary drives

Covers gear-driven power take-offs from the timing case.

Oil and coolant drain systems

Covers environmental considerations and safe handling of engine fluids.

Launching the boat

Provides a checklist for actions before, during, and after launching the boat.

Sea trial

Covers procedures and checks for conducting a sea trial of the boat and engine.

Check when test running the boat

Details checks for instruments, leaks, engine speed, backpressure, and cooling systems during testing.

Check over the whole speed range

Outlines checks to perform across the entire speed range, including temperature, noise, and controls.

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