The following is a synopsis of information provided by Engine Systems, Inc. (
ESI) via fax and email:
On February 22, 2024, an EMD brand cylinder liner developed a jacket water leak following installation on an emergency diesel generator set. The leak occurred at a brazed joint and was detected after post-installation engine testing. Had the leak gone undetected, jacket water may have accumulated in the combustion chamber or airbox and potentially contaminated the engines lubricating oil. Jacket water intrusion into any of these areas is undesirable and could lead to failure of the diesel engine and therefore failure of the emergency diesel generator set.
The extent of condition is a single cylinder liner, P/N 9318833, S/N 20D6294 used in the power assembly shown below.
Customer: Constellation - Fitzpatrick
Customer PO: 703, release 13498
ESI Sales Order: 3021545
Part Number Ordered: 40124898 (Blade Power Pack)
Serial Number: 20L0603
ESI C-of-C Date: April 1, 2021
The corrective action:
For Fitzpatrick: No action required; the power assembly has been returned to ESI for replacement.
For ESI: ESI will revise the dedication package to include additional verifications to prevent reoccurrence. The revision will be implemented within 30 days.
Name and contact information:
Dan Roberts, Quality Manager
Engine Systems Inc.
175 Freight Rd.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
John Kriesel, Engineering Manager
Engine Systems Inc.
175 Freight Rd.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804