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Scavenging in Diesel Engines
Scavenging is the process of removing exhaust gases from the cylinder after combustion and replenishing the cylinder with fresh air.…
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Marine Machinery and Systems Design 5 min read
The Air Start Valve
The valve is fitted into the cylinder head. It is opened by control air from the starting air distributor.The valve…
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The Air Start System: How An Engine Starts On Air
Large Marine Diesel Engines are started using high pressure compressed air. The air is admitted into the cylinder when the…
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Types of Steering Gears On Ships
As ships continued to grow in size and became faster, modern systems easing human effort were incorporated. Basically, there are…
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Marine auxiliary diesel engine
Over recent years, many owners have elected to burn low grade residual fuels in medium-speed auxiliary engines, sometimes with disastrous…
Marine Machinery and Systems Design 5 min read
Lubricating oil system
Function of lubrication: The lubrication system of an engine provides a supply of lubricating oil to the various moving parts…
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Working Principle of Diesel Engine Cooling System
Diesel engines are heat-generating sources. They are cooled by circulating a water-based coolant through a water jacket, which is part…
Marine Machinery and Systems Design 5 min read
Engine Room Crane
Describe the safeties associated with Engine Room Crane? § Push button type controller remote. § Emergency stop is provided. § Limit switches are provided,…
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Crankshaft
Crankshaft the word itself made of two words crank and shaft, or in another way we can say that a…
Marine Machinery and Systems Design 3 min read
Connecting rods
Introduction We have learnt in our previous articles how the various components of the marine diesel engine such as the piston,…