This article deals in the information regarding the scavenge space inspection done on the marine diesel engines and what importance it holds. Scavenge space, is the space in the 2 stroke diesel engines, which is used for the scavenge air, including the space below the piston. The air supplied by the auxiliary blowers or the turbocharger for the combustion […]
This article discusses about the importance that tappet clearance holds in 4 stroke engines and how we adjust it. Tappet clearance is of utmost importance in the 4 stroke internal combustion engines. In this article we will discuss deeply about this concept and will also know as how to adjust it. What is Tappet Clearance and its Importance Tappet clearance is the […]
This article discusses about the complete information related to centrifugal pumps. Types of Pumps Following are the main pumps which are used in any industry: 1) Centrifugal Pump 2) Reciprocating Pump 3) Screw Pump 4) Gear Pump Centrifugal Pump The centrifugal pump is the most common pump in any industry and the reason for it […]
This article discusses about Ships Exhaust Emission Control , thus reducing the air pollution caused by them. Annex 6 of MARPOL is all about the emissions that are getting out from the ship, particularly Nox and Sox. Let’s read this piece of information for further knowledge. Ships Exhaust Emission Control Sources of Air Pollution from […]
Marine Engineering is that branch of technical education that covers, mostly the technical aspects of marine machinery. It includes marine engines, offshore units etc. This field needs people to have knowledge of various different fields in much deeper manner, which includes safety as well. But if you start studying about something related to this, you might end up in having […]
In a recent move, international maritime organization has put .5% sulphur in the marine fuel oil cap. By 2020, all vessels have to comply with the above standard. This decision was taken in meeting held in London last week. What Does .5% Sulphur Marine Fuel Means This means that by 2020 every ship has to burn […]
Engine Room rounds if taken in proper manner, will save lot of time and also will be helpful in keeping all the machineries and parameter under control. Here is the 2nd article in that series. Engine Room Rounds Guide-Part 2 1) Now comes your generators. Well there are few things that you need to check like any sign of external […]
This is our second article in the Marine Engineering Practice Series which deals in questions related to the troubleshooting of the ship machinery etc. Plus some of the questions that might be asked to you when you are preparing for your officer exam have also been discussed. Here is the first article in this series: […]
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 […]