Marine Diesel Engines
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Functions of Ships Main Engine Thrust Block, Prop Shaft, and Stern Tube
In a marine engine the function of the thrust block, propeller shaft, and stern tube are closely related, being responsible for the efficient transmission of the engine’s power to the propeller and ensuring the control of torque and propeller shaft...By November 12, 2011
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Parts of Ships - Guide to Component Descriptions
Ships come in various descriptions and have hundreds of thousands of components, but there are a few parts that are common to all ships. In this guide, you can learn about how the basic parts of ships have evolved over the centuries.By October 30, 2011
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The Production, Handling, Storage, and Use of Marine Fuels
Marine fuels and fuel handling are a common part of a ship’s engineers routine from taking on bunkers to ensuring the fuel is kept at optimum temperature, and as free from contaminates as possible, for use in the main engines or boilers.By September 21, 2011
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The Charge Air Cooler in Diesel Engines
The charge air cooler is an important device fitted in all turbocharged diesel engines to reduce the temperature of the charged air before its entry to the engine in order to increase the efficiency of engine. This article deals with purpose, location...By September 21, 2011
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Marine Diesel Engines - Assembly, Components Of, and Watchkeeping For
The invention of the diesel engine in 1893 has been attributed to Rudolf Diesel, a German mechanical engineer and inventor. This was an innovative internal combustion engine that was the fore-runner of today’s marine diesel engines used in ships...By September 15, 2011
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Causes, Control, and Prevention of Scavenge Fires
Scavenge fires are caused by oil igniting at the combustion air inlet ports within the scavenge spaces on main engine diesel engines. They are frightening and dangerous, but they can be avoided by carrying out good watch keeping duties and regular maintenance...By September 6, 2011
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Treatment of Marine Main Diesel Engine Fuel and Lube Oils
Ships marine diesel engines run on heavy fuel oil (HFO) nowadays a low sulfur content, or marine diesel oil (MDO)The lube-oil coats the revolving and reciprocating components dissipating the heat caused by friction. It is imperative that...By September 1, 2011
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Modern Efficient Ships Engines and Engine Rooms
Marine diesel engines and engine rooms have changed a bit since I was a young engineer at sea in the 1960’s. Nowadays modern engines are designed to be more economical and emit fewer toxic exhaust gas fumes.By August 16, 2011
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Methods for Controlling Shipboard Nitrous Oxide Emissions
Learn about the techniques of controlling NOx emissions in modern day ships and what companies are doing to ensure that pollution to the environment due to NOx is reduced.By July 30, 2011
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Use of Overspeed Regulatory Mechanism in Ships
How do you check that the speed of the main marine diesel engine does not shoot to dangerous limits in certain situations?By July 12, 2011