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Reduction of Scavenge Pressure after Turbocharger Overhaul
The reduction in the turbocharger performance and hence reduced engine output after turbocharger overhaul is a clear evidence…
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Fatigue Failure on Ships
Fatigue is the failure of a component under fluctuating stress, and as such all components which are exposed to…
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Marine Engineering Study Materials
Causes of Exhaust Valve Failures Exhaust valve is prone to § Vanadium induced metal loss at the base of…
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Fuel Injector Needle Valve Seizure
When the fuel injector needle valve seizes, this can be when the needle is 1. Shut – causing nil…
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Fuel Oil Sampling During Bunkering
On-board testing of the fuel could be carried out during the bunker operation by one of the engineering staff…
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Checking Fuel Pump Timing and Quantity on Ships
Checking Fuel Pump Timing The primary method of checking fuel pump timing would be using the manufacturer’s instructions of…
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Crankcase Oil for Trunk Piston Engine
Properties required of a crankcase oil which is to be used for a trunk piston main engine are the…
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Reduction Gearbox on Medium Speed Engines on Ships
The sketch below shows a simple, single reduction gearbox suitable for speed reductions from 750 to 150 rev/min reduction…
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Ignition Delay of Fuel – Marine Engineering
Ignition delay is the time between fuel injection and fuel ignition. During this time the fuel get mixed…
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Investigation on Top End Bearing Failure for Main Engine on Ships
The following information would be useful in assessing the possible causes of the failure: · History of all work carried…
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