Fuel pump of marine engines are complex machinery fitted with several mechanical parts which ensure that the engine cylinders get the necessary fuel at high pressure with required atomisation. One of the most common types of fuel pump used on ship’s engine is the spill and suction valve controlled fuel pump.
It is important for marine engineers working on ships to understand the basics of these fuel pumps to carryout troubleshooting, repairs and make necessary setting when required in the correct manner.
In this video tutorial, let’s take a look at the basics of the marine fuel pump i.e. its construction and working.
Have questions? Ask us at Marine Insight Forums
it was great sir
if possible will you please upload video of man b &w pump
thanks
also can you give some information on what are checks to be carried out
b4 fitting new pump to engine
thanks in advance sir
I request you should make sulzer vit fuel pump article
@Jayesh: Thank you for the suggestion. I will pass it on to my team.