How does a speed governor work - Learn the basics of proportional control
Read this article to find out about the interesting aspects of simple direct action governors and their response to varying loads and corresponding …
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Marine Machinery, Engines & Controls
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Define surging: How does turbocharger surging affect engine performance?
A turbocharger is a machine which is driven by the exhaust gases of the engine. This means that any changes in the engine’s functioning and …
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How do turbochargers work: Learn the basic principles of turbocharging
Increased loading and arduous weather conditions, often push marine diesel engines to run on extreme torque and maximum speed conditions. An adequate …
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Marine engine room flooding: Causes, safety arrangements & course of actions.
The shore based power plants do not face the threat of flooding with water. But How about the ship’s Engine Room? Flooding of Engine Room may …
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Turbocharger design: Construction and working of turbochargers
Turbocharger is a unique machine that uses the exhaust of an engine to provide an extra charge of air to the engine cylinders. Lets take a look at its …
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Air and steam pressure reducing valves: Learn about the working of valves used for pressure reduction on ships
Learn about a self actuating valve that is used to control the pressure of a system handling highly pressurized steam or compressed air. Known as …
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CO2 Fire Extinguishing System in Cargo and Machinery Spaces
CO2 fire extinguishing system is installed in both cargo and machinery spaces of a ship, for the chances of accidents due to fire are more. This …
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Compressed Air Engine Starting Procedure of a Marine Engine
Do you know how diesel engines are started in ships? Equivalent in size to a four-story building, the main propulsion engine is started with the help …
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This article deals with the design and installation specifications of a Fixed CO2 extinguishing system on ship. It also lists the regulations that a …
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Different type of fire extinguishers used on a ship for fighting different types of fires
This article is in continuation of a previous article that deals with the Portable Fire Extinguisher. In this article learn about the different types …
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