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What is Turbocharger?
Turbocharger is one of the most important parts of the main propulsion system of the ship. Turbocharger surging is a…
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What is an Entablature in Ship’s Engine?
An entablature is a part of the ship’s main engine. It is the housing which holds the cylinder liner, along…
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A Chief Engineer’s Concern Regarding Slow Steaming of Ships
Slow steaming has been adopted by majority of companies and ship owners in order to survive in these tough times…
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Intelligent Engines – The New Generation Machines
Today the world needs engines that can cope up with the stringent emission norms and higher demands for robust, reliable…
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How to Prevent Crankcase Explosion on a Ship?
Crankcase explosion is one of the most dangerous reasons that can lead to massive accidents and fires on a ship.…
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Procedure for Cross Head Bearing Removal of Marine Engine
It is very important in a large two stroke slow speed engine to transfer the power generated in the combustion…
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Methods to Measure Bearing Clearance
There are various types of methods adopted by different marine engine manufacturers to measure the clearance of main bearing of…
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Terms Associated with Turbocharger Surge
Surge pressure dip: The surge cycle has a specific pressure dip and if the cycle continues without changing the operating point,…
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What is Turbocharger Surging?
Turbocharger is one of the most important parts of the main propulsion system of the ship. Turbocharger surging is a…
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Breaking-In and Running-In in Marine Diesel Engines
One cannot imagine a ship unequipped with marine engines as they are responsible for propulsion and power generation for the…
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How Massive Main Engines are Fitted in the Ship’s Engine Room?
A ship’s main engine is a massive structure with an average height of about 3 to 4 storey building (approx.…
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Main Engine Performance Curve
After the building of the ship is complete and before handing over it to the owners, sea trials are done…
