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The Feed Forward Controller
The most popular architectures for improved disturbance rejection performance arecascade control and the “feed forward with…
Difference Between Open Loop & Closed Loop System
One of the significant difference between the open loop and closed loop control system is…
Ship Automation & Control System
On a ship there are many parameters that needs to be controlled or monitored including:…
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Reduction of Scavenge Pressure after Turbocharger Overhaul
The reduction in the turbocharger performance and hence reduced engine output after turbocharger overhaul is…
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Fatigue Failure on Ships
Fatigue is the failure of a component under fluctuating stress, and as such all components which…
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Marine Engineering Study Materials
Causes of Exhaust Valve Failures Exhaust valve is prone to § Vanadium induced metal loss at…
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Fuel Injector Needle Valve Seizure
When the fuel injector needle valve seizes, this can be when the needle is 1. Shut…
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Fuel Oil Sampling During Bunkering
On-board testing of the fuel could be carried out during the bunker operation by one…
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Checking Fuel Pump Timing and Quantity on Ships
Checking Fuel Pump Timing The primary method of checking fuel pump timing would be using…
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Crankcase Oil for Trunk Piston Engine
Properties required of a crankcase oil which is to be used for a trunk piston main…