Slow Medium High speed diesel Engines
The term medium refers to diesel engines that operate with in the…
Components and functions of IC Engines
The cylinder block is the main body of the engine, the structure…
VALVE TIMING DIAGRAM OF TWO STROKE AND FOUR STROKE ENGINES
THEORETICAL AND ACTUAL A valve timing diagram is a graphical representation of…
8 Common Problems Found In Ship’s 2-Stroke Marine Engines
The 2-stroke marine engine is the main propulsion power source and also…
Maintenance
Running checks should include: Gear box - oil level; inspect for leaks around…
Gearing and tail shafts
Ships with low speed engines typically use direct drive from the crankshaft…
Engine cooling
Marine cooling systems The purpose of a cooling system is to maintain…
Diesel fuel systems
Direct supply A simple diesel fuel supply system is shown below. The…
Fuel supply, injection and control
Petrol fuel systems Petrol engines use similar tank and supply arrangements to…
Engine protection – devices
In best practice vessels of the 25 metres class (80 tonne) will…


