Fresh water generator as name suggest is an machinery onboard which is used to generate fresh water for various purposes like drinking, washing etc. An engineer should know as how to operate this machinery effectively as water is a crucial fluid onboard. This machinery uses the principal of evaporation of water at lesser temperature if done so in low pressure […]
Fuel injector as name suggest, is the main component of the fuel injection system. The fuel pumped by the fuel pump, reaches the injector, and from here to the combustion spaces. The minute particles of fuel are made by this piece. The spring setting is according to the manufacturer, at which the proper amount of fuel and atomization takes […]
Boiler gauge glass needs to be blow down, regularly, to make sure that it is showing the correct reading and there is no blockage in the line of water and steam. This is also to check that, water and steam cocks are not leaking. This is a physical mean of showing the correct level of water in the boiler. […]
Know about all the engine performance parameters like IHP, BHP Volumetric Efficiency and also about MCR, astern output etc. These are the basic terms that you need to know when you are studying the Internal Combustion Engine. Internal Combustion Engines Nomenclature Cylinder Bore (d) – The nominal inner diameter of the working cylinder is called […]
Find the answers to the questions related to troubleshooting of various machineries onboard like hydrophore system, and they come in Marine Engineering Practice.This is the first article in our series related to the Marine Engineering Practice, in every part we will try to cover 10-11 questions with answers.In places where we think diagram is necessary, we will add […]
Find out the reasons of various problems that may occur while engine is running like increase in exhaust temperature etc and how to troubleshoot the same with ease. Here we have discussed some of the common problem that arise when engine is running and if we follow the remedies given below, we can solve our […]
An overspeed trip is required to ensure that fuel supply will be cut off from engine if its speed exceeds the predetermined value. Over speeding will result if there is · Sudden removal engine load such as propeller coming out of water in rough weather, failure of clutch, fracture in a drive shaft of engine. · Stuck fuel control shaft. Any trip […]
International Safety Management System Safety checks that needs to be carried on board ship are discussed here, have a look at them. ISM required regular checks up of the safety equipments and other machineries for safe navigation and to safeguard the seafarer who are working onboard. Every Company has its own checks lists, but mostly […]
When a duty engineer is taking rounds, half of the problems or troubleshooting can be done by them, if they check the items below given properly. This is for a specific ship, so some things can vary, but mostly things will be same. This piece of information gives idea to the engineer as what they […]
Read about fuel Oil Specifications like LSHFO, MDO, and HFO for Main Engine, and Auxiliary Engine Used on Ship. These are particular for a ship and are intended only to give certain ideas about fuel oil quality. Some other ships might have different value for it, but the properties and features which are used for […]