Crankshaft for marine diesel engines have been discussed in this article. They are of many types and is used as per the need for a particular type of requirement. After piston takes away the combustion forces developed during ignition, it transmits forces to crankshaft, and gives it a circular cyclic motion. The shaft and the […]
Exhaust Gas Boiler Fire causes and actions to be taken in such scenario are discussed in this article. If proper precaution and maintenance is done, such a scenario can be avoided easily. It has happened that fire have become so intense that it has lead to melting of the whole boiler. So we will divide […]
In internal combustion engines or any machinery that involves moving parts, it needs lubrication for the basic reason that it will avoid wear and tear in between moving parts. In shipping where the size of the engines is huge, lubrication requirements are specific and much important. On board ship mainly lubrication is needed for main engines in large scale, […]
Marine Diesel Engine nowadays employs the hydraulic mechanism of opening and closing the exhaust valve. Just like other machineries, it also requires maintenance from time to time. Let’s have a look at its working and maintenance. Main Engine Exhaust Valve Parts · Hydraulic Pipe · Hydraulic Oil Cylinder · Air Cylinder · Spindle and vanes · Exhaust Valve Housing You might like to […]
This article deals in explaining the waste heat recovery system that is being used in large number of vessels these days, considering the benefits it is giving to the ship owners and also reducing the carbon footprints. Consider a situation in which the only fuel that you need to burn on ship is for main engine, […]
In this post, get to know about how ship engine is prepared before sailing. For a smoother departure, it is quit necessary to follow guidelines as given by company, also called as checklist. In this article you will get to know about the general, yet important things that you have to do, in order to prepare the engine room for […]
This article discusses about the performance tests that you need to take of the main engine and the auxiliary engines. These tests are required from time to time, thus to make sure that your engines are up to the mark and they are performing as per the makers recommendations. The responsible engineer officer on ship will carry out this job […]
This article will be useful for the engineers, when they are getting the engine room ready for the arrival on the port. Getting engine ready for the arrival is discussed here, with some tips and experience of the fellow engineers. Every ship has a checklist, which is used by the duty engineer to prepare the engine for arrival and departure. […]