K- From bearing flange face to end face of shaft. K1- for measuring K1 , slacken compressor side bearing by around 5 to 6 mm and pull it out using extractor tool .Then push the shaft towards compressor side. Screw the extractor device on to the inner bearing bush of the compressor end and pull out the bearing about 5 to 6 mm Push the rotor towards the compressor side measure K1. Same way for measuring K2 , pull the rotor towards turbine side measure the dimension K2 L =K-K1 M =K2-K In manual required valus of K ,L and M will be given . Basically we are measuring the end play ie, distance between turbine wheel and casing on either side. K value will give an indication of thrust bearing weardown
Marine Engineering exam notes for Seafarers