Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Making a 13600 horsepower Diesel Engine



11:29 the crankcase takes two full weeks to cool down after casting before it's removed from its mold. 
16:58 to clean the molding sand off, millions of 2.5mm steel pellets are fired at the casting at 200 kmph (130mph) - this also helps to harden the steel. 
27:12 each piston-connecting-rod combo (a "power unit") weighs 750kg (1600lb.)
48:25 it will operate for up to 35 years, maintenance-free. 


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