Diesel generators are one of the most important machineries onboard vessel, as they are designed to provide all the necessary electrical power for all the other machineries onboard vessel. Having and keeping them in good working order is of the utmost importance and every engineer working onboard vessel must be able to operate, maintain and…
A blackout is an unexpected loss of electricity and it is a very rare and unusual thing to happen, especially if you are in the engine room and have never experience it before. It gets very dark and quiet all of a sudden, though some diesel engines may still be running as the fuel will…
This is another on-demand post and its purpose is to explain the 4-stroke lubrication system from operational point of view. All running gear of the 4-stroke engine is forced lubricated by an engine-driven gear type pump which takes the oil from the engine sump tank. The same oil from engine sump tank is also provided…
In the engine the valves are in control of air intake and exhaust gases flow. With time and continuous work of the engine the valve clearances are changed due vibrations, failure of springs and securing nuts and bolts or due to wear of valve and seats. Wear of the valve gear tend to increase the…