Compressor Wheel – Corrosion Damage
This is a common problem with turbos that are attached to pieces of equipment that are stored outside, like marine turbos and those attached to outdoor generators.
The AET Blog – Turbo Fails
At AET, our experienced, talented teams specialise in the repair of all types of turbo. Over the years, we’ve seen thousands of damaged and broken turbochargers, and in this new section of the blog, we’ll be showcasing a series of common problems, their causes, and what needs to be done to fix them. We’ll be updating the blog with a series of new ‘fails’ each month, so check back regularly.
Compressor Wheel – Major Impact Damage
Here, you can see three compressor wheels with varying degrees of damage to the blades. This kind of damage is fairly common, and caused when a foreign object (like a stone or piece of metal) enters the compressor on the air inlet side.
