While travelling in the tropics, the condensate draining from charge air receiver drain is flowing even though you have raised the inlet temperature t...

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While travelling in the tropics, the condensate draining from charge air receiver drain is flowing even though you have raised the inlet temperature to the allowable limit. What effect does excessive moisture have on the engine?

Accepted Answer

Increased moisture will promote corrosion in the combustion chamber and along the exhaust path.

Engine: Motor Plants and Auxiliary Boilers

While travelling in the tropics, the condensate draining from charge air receiver drain is flowing even though you have raised the inlet temperature to the allowable limit. What effect does excessive moisture have on the engine?

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