Oil Mist Detector Alarm: Actions to be taken and what to do or not

Oil Mist Detector Alarm: Actions to be taken and what to do or not Oil Mist Detector is equipment which monitors the environment inside a crankcase space of an internal combustion engine and thus tells the engineer, in case of formation of any type of explosive vapors occurring in the crankcase...

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Internal Combustion Engines Nomenclature, Performance Parameters and Power Ratings

Internal Combustion Engines Nomenclature,Performance Parameters and Power Ratings 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...

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Main Engine Exhaust Valve Parts, Working and Overhaul Procedure

Main Engine Exhaust Valve Parts, Working andOverhaul Procedure Marine Diesel Engine now a days 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...

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Every Day checks in Engine Room Rounds from Funnel to Tunnel on Ship

Every Day checks in Engine Room Rounds from Funnel to Tunnel on Ship 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...

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Marine Engineering Practice Series which deals in questions related to the troubleshooting of the ship machinery etc.

Marine Engineering Practice Series whichdeals in questions related to the troubleshootingof the ship machinery etc. How will you come to know that EGB is leaking?  Abnormal decrease in Cascade tank water level White smoke from funnel Less production of Steam Exhaust Gas temperature...

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