Marine Engineering

  • Cylinder Liner Characteristics In 4-S Engines

    Learn about the construction and features of four stroke marine engine liners Introduction The four stroke engine liners do not require any ports and are relatively simpler in construction as compared to cylinder liners for two stroke engines discussed...
    Published by richardnautical (1,557 pts ) on Oct 29, 2009 to
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  • 2-S Marine Engine Liners - An Overview

    Learn about the working and features of a two stroke engine liner Overview In large two stroke engines, which are used as propulsion plants for ships , the cylinder liner scavenge air ports will be cut near the lower end. Engines using loop scavenge system...
    Published by richardnautical (1,557 pts ) on Oct 29, 2009 to
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  • Engine Room Top Platform Explored

    Learn about the top platform of the machinery space of a ship Introduction We have been talking about the various platforms of the ship engine room and have discussed about the bottom platform as well as the middle platform of the engine room layout....
    Published by richardnautical (1,557 pts ) on Oct 29, 2009 to
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  • Layout Of Middle Level Of Engine Room

    Learn what all types of machineries are found on the middle level of the engine room Introduction We learnt about the engine room design and layout of the bottom most platform and saw the various machineries and equipment that can be found over there...
    Published by richardnautical (1,557 pts ) on Oct 29, 2009 to
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  • Engine Room Bottom Platform Explored

    Get a clear picture of the bottom platform on the engine room of a ship Introduction We have been reading a lot about the engine room of the ship and layout of components on various platform. We have also learnt about the engine control room . In this...
    Published by richardnautical (1,557 pts ) on Oct 29, 2009 to
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  • Oil/Water Cooled Injectors In Medium Speed Marine Engines

    We will take a look at the cooled fuel injectors used in medium speed & high speed marine diesel engines. Overview We have been studying about marine diesel engine fuel injection systems and learnt about various systems such as the Common Rail Diesel...
    Published by richardnautical (1,557 pts ) on Oct 28, 2009 to
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  • Uncooled Fuel Injectors - An Overview

    Learn about the design, construction and working of an uncooled fuel injector Introduction Hydraulically operated uncooled diesel fuel injectors are fitted in large two stroke diesel marine engines . The main characteristic feature of these types of fuel...
    Published by richardnautical (1,557 pts ) on Oct 28, 2009 to
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  • When Should Lube Oil Be Changed?

    Lubricating oil on ships require continuous monitoring and purification. Poor quality of lubricating oil leads to increase in temperature and wear. For this reason, lubricating oil should be changed at regular intervals of time. But how often? Introduction...
    Published by Raunekk (16,370 pts ) on Oct 27, 2009 to
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  • Greasing Bearings – An Overview

    Greasing bearings is as daunting a task as selecting a type of grease for a particular application. Read the article inside to find how much amount of grease to put in a particular bearing to prevent wear and rise in temperature. Introduction Friction...
    Published by Raunekk (16,370 pts ) on Oct 27, 2009 to
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  • Aligning Shafts - Angular & Offset Methods

    What is shaft alignment and why is it important? What are the main types of alignment techniques? Overview All types of machines having shafts as an integral part of their structure, experience problems related to shaft alignment. Shaft alignment...
    Published by Raunekk (16,370 pts ) on Oct 26, 2009 to
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