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Causes, Control, and Prevention of Scavenge Fires
Scavenge fires are caused by oil igniting at the combustion air inlet ports within the…
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Main Engine Layout Familiarization – B&W Engine Room Layout
The ship’s engine room watch-keeping engineer must be familiar with main engine layouts, including their…
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Engine Room Bottom Platform Explored
We have been reading a lot about the engine room of the ship and layout of components on various…
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Diagnosing Causes of High EGT in Marine Engines
There are several common reasons for high exhaust temperatures in marine diesel engines, but MOST…
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Use of Lubricants and Lubricant Parameters on Ships
The use of lubricants and lubricant parameters on ships is an important role managed by…
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Fresh Water from Sea Water on Ships
When preparing for a voyage ships take on fresh water which is supplemented throughout the…
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Offshore Oil Production Platforms: How they Work
There are numerous types of offshore oil and gas production platforms which can either sit…
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Types of Piston Rings and Piston Ring Maintenance
Piston rings are manufactured and classified on the basis of function and usability. The primary…
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Piston Skirt, Piston Rod and Trunk Piston
Piston is an important part of the combustion chamber of a marine engine which converts the…
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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…