"> Kangrim Heavy Industries (South Korea) KEV Series (Oil-Fired Auxiliary Boiler)

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Kangrim Heavy Industries (South Korea)

KEV Series (Oil-Fired Auxiliary Boiler)

Kangrim Heavy Industries is a Korean boiler and IGS manufacturer from Changwon. The KEV Series is the standard auxiliary boiler on Korean newbuilds and the direct competitor to Alfa Laval Aalborg OL. Installed on 30-40% of all Korean newbuilds (Samsung, Hyundai, DSME). Priced 20-30% below Aalborg. Technically comparable, but service network considerably smaller.

500-20,000 kg/h steam

Capacity

Steam (Fuel Oil fired)

Medium

Components & Design

Component data being added…

Technical Data

type Oil-Fired Water Tube Auxiliary Boiler

variant count approx 5

period start year 1985

drive type Oil-Fired (HFO/MDO/MGO)

construction Water tube, vertical, natural circulation

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Common failures & inspection points

●Burner flame eye contamination

●Water tube corrosion from feedwater quality issues

●Refractory deterioration

●FD fan bearing failure

Service & Maintenance

Same as Aalborg OL — burner weekly, feedwater daily, soot blowing after HFO firing. Annual survey inspection. Hydraulic test per Class.

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Replacement Parts

Kangrim (Changwon, Korea). Lead time: 3-6 weeks. Burner parts: 2-3 weeks. Service in Korean/Asian ports, limited in Europe.

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Equipment Model #37756 · ✓ still in production