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The Diesel engine and its development
ENGINES are not being made on the single night……..As an engineer we all should know about the history of engines……
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Free Piston Engine In Detail
The Free Piston Engine is a combination of reciprocating engine and rotary turbine. It is called free piston engine because…
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Ball piston engine – A high efficient power
The original concept was introduced in 1990. Then it utilised a modified version of the tried and tested otto cycle.…
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SULZER specifications & it’s easy to understand,made easy
When looking at Sulzer engine’s specifications, there is always some ambiguity. MAN B&W is very clear with its specifications, however…
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MAN B&W G- Engines – Green Ultra-Long-Stroke G-type Engines
Since we are familiarised with Intelligence Engines,the field had paved a way for the GREEN ENGINES considering the environment……. The…
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Operational Advantages of Tri-Fuel Diesel Electric Propulsion (TFDE) Over Diesel Engine Propulsion
This Topic throws light on LNG ships in general. The two most famous designs of Q-flex and TFDE LNG ships are being compared. You…
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Different Phases of Combustion in an Diesel Engine
Diesel and gasoline engines function similarly in that they both use atomized fuel and internal combustion to produce power. The…
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Marine Compressors: Operation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
This article discusses the different types of compressors used on board, the uses of compressed air on board, unloading of…
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Engine Safety Devices
The main engine safety devices are provided in the system to safeguard the main engine in case of any damage…
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Difference between safety valve and relief valve
Difference bw safety valve and relief valve Relief Valve – is the term used to describe relief device on a…
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How Diesel Engine Turbochargers Work
Mechanic Notes: A diesel engine is ‘dead in the water’ without the turbocharger. High pressure atomized diesel injection needs maximum…
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Boiler Mountings: A Comprehensive List
Just installing a boiler on a ship doesn’t guarantee efficient working of a boiler. There are several mountings and attachments…