Inert Gas systems – Gas replacement techniques explained in a simple manner
Learn about the various methods used to replace air-hydrocarbon mixture with inert gas and vice versa on board ships as well as general cargo tank atmosphere control policy.
Marine Machinery, Engines & Controls
There are a number of moving parts and machines on a ship that is necessary to keep it moving. Learn about the different types of engines you will find, including main propulsion plant and auxilliary power generators. Also learn about the onboard electrical systems crucial to carrying out basic functions such as control, communication and navigation. These are all essential elements in Marine Engineering.
Inert Gas Systems Safety – Avoid the Flammable Fire Triangle
If it is only the love triangle that you are familiar with, just read this article to know more about the flammable fire triangle in relation to Inert gas systems on board ships. After all the chemistry of both is symbolically related to fire!!!
The system of crankcase lubrication in marine engines and how it works
Apart from the cylinder lubricating system of marine diesel engines which requires a separate arrangement, the other parts are lubricated by the crankcase lubricating system described in this article.
Lubricating Oil in Marine Disel Engines: What are the Properties of Lub Oil used in Ships?
Lubricating oil is comparable to lifeblood in the arteries of a human body. It must therefore be ensured that the lubricating oil used has required properties which are maintained over a period of time.
Challenges in Crosshead lubrication of Marine engines
A crosshead bearing is used in situations where motion has to be transmitted between two components, wherein one of them has rotational motion while the other has linear to and fro motion. Lubricating under these circumstances could be quite challenging.
Lubricating inside a cylinder liner – conditions and procedure
Some of the most arduous conditions for lubrication exist inside the cylinder liner where the lubricating agent would be subject to highly corrosive environment. Just learn how this situation is tackled in large marine diesel engines.
What are the internal workings of an IVO Lubricator
Cylinder lubricators supply oil to the accumulators and the lubricating quills present on the cylinder liner as we have seen earlier, but this article explains the detailed construction and working of an IVO cylinder lubricator of a specific type
What is the Importance and necessity of lubrication in marine diesel engines?
A marine diesel engine consists of various components which are in relative motion which is of different types such as rotary, oscillatory or sliding. Lubrication is very important otherwise these components would simply wear out and cause damage. Learn about lubrication in marine engines here
How to Lubricate the Journal Bearings in a Marine Diesel Engine
The motion between a shaft and a bearing is of purely rotational type and this poses a problem of introducing a film of lubricating fluid between the two surfaces under varying conditions of load and speed.
What is an Indicator Diagram in context of Marine Diesel Engines?
Indicator diagrams are indicative of the power generated within engines and are a useful tool for marine engineers to know how well their engines are performing. Learn more about them inside.
How to draw Indicator Diagram for a Slow Speed Marine Diesel Engine?
Indicator Diagrams arent like most other gauge readings where you plug in the device and there you go. Here you need a lot of factors to be kept in mind and proper care on the part of the user for getting a true indication of the developed power
Diesel engine cycle comparison – otto cycle vs other cycles for marine diesel engines
Otto, Diesel and Dual cycles have different characteristics and here is a comparison of these three cycles keeping the peak temperature, peak pressure and heat rejection constant, while varying other parameters. Just find out who is the winner?
Comparison of Theoretical Cycles of Marine Diesel Engines – Dual, Otto, and Diesel
Otto, Diesel and Dual cycles have different characteristics and here is a comparison of these three cycles keeping the compression ratio and heat addition constant, while varying other parameters. Just find out who is the winner?
Marine Diesel engine cycles compared – Otto cycle and other cycles
Otto, Diesel and Dual cycles have different characteristics and here is a comparison of these three cycles keeping the compression ratio and heat rejection constant, while varying other parameters. Just find out who is the winner?
Diesel marine engines – The Basics of these engines
Rudolf Diesel invented the diesel engine but the marine engineers slog hard to keep it running on board ships. Just learn about the basics of diesel marine engines in this article.
The Otto Cycle in Marine Diesel Engines: Articles on Theoretical Cycles
Theoretical cycles are very useful in analysis of performance of internal combustion engines though the real engines may not strictly follow these cycles. Otto cycle is one such cycle. Read on to find out about the working principles.
Theoretical Cycles in Marine Diesel Engines – The Diesel Cycle
Theoretical cycles are very useful in analysis of performance of internal combustion engines though the real engines may not strictly follow these cycles. Diesel cycle is one such cycle and read this article to find out about the working principles of this cycle
Theoretical Cycles in Marine Diesel Engines – The Dual Cycle
Theoretical cycles are very useful in analysis of performance of internal combustion engines though the real engines may not strictly follow these cycles. Dual cycle is one such cycle and read this article to find out about the working principles of this cycle
