The Machinery Page

On this page you will find Martin's Marine Engineering Page - www.dieselduck.net's collection of articles, papers, reports and programs on various machinery and practices found on commercial ships. Some pieces are my own creation, some are in the public domain, some are submission from visitors like you, but I hope you find that all are interesting and offer something to learn from. Your comments are always appreciated. Download the free Acrobat File program.

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Contents of this area...
Prime Movers	Electrical Systems	Auxiliary Machinery	Control Systems
Propulsion System	Steam Systems	Safety and Security	Handy Downloads
On the web...		On this site...
Reference data websites	Other technical websites

Prime Movers

Miscellaneous Gas Turbine an introduction  2005 Marine use of Stirling Engine Diesel / Heavy Fuel Engines Timeline of engine development Rudolph Diesel - biography Diesel Engines The two stroke   Diesel Engines The four stroke   Diesel Engines Thermodynamics Sulzer's RT Flex - Common rail system described The Fairbanks Morse overview of oppose piston Diesel An introduction to the Miller Engine The Nordberg Supairthermal engine  Radiators on industrial applications - considerations Engine destruction - problems with voltage in coolant  High speed diesel engine - maintenance guide  2004 Development of Natural Gas Low Nox engine 2001 Lugger Intro to Small Diesels 2001 Turbo failure prevention 2004 Exhaust Valves wear Sulzer SRTA84C-96C Sales Brochure MAN B&W Auxiliary engines 1999 engine rebuild start up - how to

Propulsion and power transmission

Propulsion plant types   2005 MAN B&W Basics of propulsion systems 2006 Introduction to Azipod Propulsion systems (DL 0.7 mb)  2006 The future of LNG transportation: Various propulsion alternative  Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (Apx 1.3 mb each file in .pdf)  The Clutch overview Shaft damage from current - recognizing the type 2005 BCFC Super C Propulsion Study 2000 Beyond Electric Ship "Easy on the Sticks" - some info for "heavy footed" deckies  2001 DE Propulsion theory 2001 Alternative ship power 1 2006 Alternative ship power 2 MAN B&W CP system newer version 2006 Voith Schneider Propeller in Offshore Support Vessels (also see video) 2007 Dual Fuel Electric Propulsion Systems in LNG Shipping 2004 Contra Rotating Pod Propeller System 2004 LNG Hybrid propulsion system

Electricity and its production

Learn the very basics Ship's electrical systems - description Generator emergency flashing - how to Alternators and motor starting - considerations Radio interference on small boat - quit your whining  Synchronizing generators - practical 2000 Inverter technology Battery chargers - differences Battery Maintenance - how to

Auxiliary machinery

The watertight door overview Steering presail checks - practical Welding rods - application guide  Stuffing box and packing - how to  Pumps - installation and care  Microbial contamination of fuels Alfa Laval MAB separator - illustrated maintenance guide 2001 Chevron's Everything you want to know about marine fuels 2004 BC Gov Fuel handling guide Stainless Steel and corrosion 1990 V Belt care from Goodyear - how to US Navy Course on basic machines Air compressor valves maintenance 2007 Membrane Bio Reactors (MBR) 2007 MBR optimisation

Steam Systems

Boilers and Steam Turbines an introduction 2002 USDOE Steam System Survey 2002 USDOE Guide to low emission boiler selection 2000 Testing of Steam Traps Make Your Steam System Efficient 1 Make Your Steam System Efficient 2 Make Your Steam System Efficient 3 2004 issues with soot in economizers

Safety and Security

2008 Gray and Black water Risk Assessment 2004 NCG Risk Assessment 2007 The Gilligan Factor - Risk Assessment from the USCG MAN B&W Soot in EGBs and fires BCWCB - Working around asbestos BCWCB - Hazards of confined spaces BCWCB - confined_spaces_in shipping BCWCB - Working safely around electricity BCWCB - fish boat safety BCWCB - hearing safety Oil handling guidelines - small ship, practical Crankcase fire and explosions - what is it MAN guide on crankcase explosions Ship's engineer - occupational hazard datasheet Bahamian Maritime Authority Ship Survey Section 01 - Ship Data  Bahamian Maritime Authority Ship Survey Section 02 - Summary  Bahamian Maritime Authority Ship Survey Section 03 - Certificates  Bahamian Maritime Authority Ship Survey Section 04 - Documentation  Bahamian Maritime Authority Ship Survey Section 05 - Crew  Bahamian Maritime Authority Ship Survey Section 06 - Deck Ops  Bahamian Maritime Authority Ship Survey Section 07 - Navigation  Bahamian Maritime Authority Ship Survey Section 08 - Safety Equip  Bahamian Maritime Authority Ship Survey Section 09 - Engineering  Bahamian Maritime Authority Ship Survey Section 10 - Tanker  Bahamian Maritime Authority Ship Survey Section 11 - Passenger Ship  USCG Passenger Ship Annual Survey   USCG Passenger Ship Quarterly Survey Marine emergency guide 1999 Water Hammering 1999 Steam Safety 1995 Steam knocking kills Lifeboat Accident - Oil rig mishap in Portland Maine

Controls

Magnetic sensors - considerations Electronic governors - considerations

Handy Downloads

CONVERT The quintessential converter, any measurement Deutz Engine Screensaver Screensaver are redundant nowadays, but this one is pretty neat. See an automotive Deutz diesel engine being built from scratch. Transport Canada Engineering Seatime Testimonial form improved ! Now in .pdf format for easy filling out and storing on on any computer. A www.dieselduck.net exclusive. Front of form, and the back of the form.

On the web - technical information

Visit Rollo Tomkins' excellent site which dissects all the engine's parts and offers us Questions with answer for First Class and Second Class ME exams  Learn about batteries   Chief Engineer's webpage Technical publications from the International Association of Classification Societies Learn about batteries Excellent source of information for maintenance questions @ Plant-maintenance.com Study resource page on various systems from the Federation of American Scientist Some articles on refrigeration on Eurocooling's web site. Vessel Sanitation Program info from the CDC Dissecting vibration problems from Dave Stevens Welding info page from Uber Welder John Dyson Engineering know how (lower down on the site) from Integrated Publishing Another excellent site, much like this one www.marineengineering.org.uk The US DOE put out this website to improve steam plant efficiency Learn about PLCs  Another excellent site, much like this one www.marineengineering.org.uk

On the web - Specs and Data

Find electrical specs on Elliott Electric's website  Mat web offers information on just about any materials Bunkerworld offers timely information on bunker cost Various engine animations can be found here

 

How to Burn Bunker Oil Set the burners open wide Do not touch the valves at the side Keep the pressure on the pump And up the bally steam will jump  If the smoke is black and thick Open up the fans a bit If the smoke is thick and white To slow the fans will be quite right For when sufficient air is given No smoke ascendeth up to heaven  If the jets refuse to squirt Assume the cause is due to dirt Should the flame be short and white You have combustion clear and bright But should the flame be yellow and long Combustion is entirely wrong  A wise man to his heater sees And keeps it at 10 score degrees To have it more is not quite wise Because the oil may carbonize A little lower has been found To give good results all round  If the filters are kept clean No rise of pressure will be seen But should the pump kick up a ruction There's likely air within the suction  The pressure governs the supply So do not keep it very high If these instructions you will follow You'll beat the other fellow hollow  - Unknown Author

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Contents of this area...
Prime Movers	Electrical Systems	Auxiliary Machinery	Control Systems
Propulsion System	Steam Systems	Safety and Security	Handy Downloads
On the web...
Reference data websites	Other technical websites		Top of page