Diesel engine components: a study to determine the loading cycles which contribute to fatigue damage of class 56 turbocharger inlet casing (TM-MF-089)

Two tests have been performed on the inlet casing of the SAQ85 Turbocharger, which is fitted to the diesel engine of a Class 56 Locomotive. The first test was a thermal survey, and was performed with the engine situated on the Locomotive, whilst the second test, which was a strain...