ABB VTR 160/161
Genuine ABB VTR 160/161 turbocharger units and spare parts. Tested, reconditioned, and OEM-grade parts available worldwide.
Smallest VTR series turbocharger for smaller 2-stroke and 4-stroke marine engines. The 160 designation refers to the compressor wheel diameter in mm. Used on engines in the 1,000-3,000 kW range.
Role in the Vessel
Turbochargers recover energy from exhaust gases to pre-compress intake air, increasing charge air density and enabling the engine to burn more fuel per cycle. A well-maintained turbocharger can improve specific fuel oil consumption by 30-40% compared to a naturally aspirated engine, making it the single most important auxiliary component on a marine diesel engine.
Common Issues Requiring Parts or Overhaul
Compressor and turbine wheel fouling from salt air deposits and combustion residues reducing efficiency, bearing failure from contaminated or degraded lubricating oil, rotor imbalance from deposit build-up causing vibration and bearing overload, surging from fouled charge air coolers or excessive exhaust back-pressure, oil leakage from worn shaft seal labyrinth packings into the air or exhaust stream.
- Brand
- ABB
- Model
- VTR 160/161
- Category
- Turbocharger
- Availability
- Worldwide supply (India, Dubai, Thailand)
- Condition
- New / Reconditioned / OEM Spares
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