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An Overview of Common Rail System of Marine Engines
The common rail system, as the name suggest, is a system which is common for every cylinder or unit of the marine engine. Marine engines
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How to Use Main Engine Performance Curve for Economical Fuel Consumption on Ships?
The main engine of the ship has to perform satisfactorily and give the rated power at the rated RPM within narrow but allowable limits of temperature and pressure with correct specific fuel oil consumption. Find out how Main Engine Performance Curves are used for Economical Fuel Consumption on Ships.
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Variable Injection Timing (VIT): What Marine Engineers Must Know?
VIT is used to reduce the overall fuel consumption and to achieve maximum pressure even at low load but poor maintenance and operation of VIT can reverse the result and even lead to major damage of main engine parts.
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10 Points to Consider While Handling Electro-mechanical Governor of Marine Engine
Governor is an important part of the marine engines. Learn about ten important points which must be considered while handling them.
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How to Test Ship’s Main Engine for Slow Steaming?
As shipping companies around the world are opting for slow steaming to save fuel costs at available opportunities, an experienced chief engineer finds explains how the ship’s main engine can be tested for slow steaming.
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Types of Main Bearings of Marine Engines and their Properties
Marine bearings are an important part of ship’s marine engine. They are made up of different types of materials which are able to withstand the load and stress. Find out about the types of main bearings of marine engines, along with their properties.
Procedure for Cross Head Bearing Removal of Marine Engine – MAN B&W S50MC-C
A routine maintenance has to be performed on crosshead bearing of the marine engine of the ship as per maker’s instruction. The article describes procedure for removal of crosshead bearing of a MAN MC-C engine
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Chain Tightening Procedure for MAN B&W Engine
A chain drive is used to transmit motion from the crankshaft of the engine to the camshaft. This drive is known as timing chain and it is responsible for rotation of the camshaft which governs the fuel pump and exhaust valve timings. Find out tightening procedure for this chain inside the article.
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What is a Brace or Strut for Marine Engines?
A brace or strut is used to reduce the effects of ship’s main engine vibrations. It is used to transfer the vibrations from the engine to the ship’s hull. Find out more about brace, strut, and vibrations inside the article.