Figure 13.1 B&W unjflow scavenging systern
model was rapidly superseded by the L-GF and L-GB models, only brief details of the K-GF construction are given here.
Bedplate and frame The standard K-GF bedplate is of the high and fabricated engine design with cast steel main bearing housings welded to the longitudinal side frames. The standard thrust bearing is of the built-in short type and separated from the crankcase by a partition wall (Figure 13.5).