Charge Air Cooler (Standalone)
high
Standalone charge air cooler units (separate from engine-integrated SAC)
8000h
Service Interval
20 yr
Typical Lifetime
Typical Manufacturers
Alfa Laval
Vestas
MAN PrimeServ
Known Models (3)
Alfa Laval ACE Charge Air
1500 kW
· Charge Air / Freshwater
Common Failures:
- • Fin fouling with oil mist
- • Water-side scaling
- • Air-side condensation corrosion
Service: Clean air-side with approved degreaser; check for water leaks into charge air.
Spares: Alfa Laval: Dichtungssatz an Bord vorhalten. Platten-Reinigungschemikalien bevorraten. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
MAN PrimeServ SAC-TC 200
2000 kW
· Charge Air / Freshwater
Common Failures:
- • Water leak into air side
- • Corrosion from acidic condensate
- • Gasket failure
Service: OEM replacement for MAN engines; use MAN-specified gaskets and seals.
Spares: MAN PrimeServ: Dichtungssatz an Bord vorhalten. Platten-Reinigungschemikalien bevorraten. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.
Vestas aircoil CAC-150
1200 kW
· Charge Air / Freshwater
Common Failures:
- • Tube leakage
- • Fin corrosion
- • Reduced cooling from fouling
Service: Vestas aircoil; pressure test at class survey; clean air fins.
Spares: Vestas: Dichtungssatz an Bord vorhalten. Platten-Reinigungschemikalien bevorraten. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen.