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CYLINDER LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Cylinder lubrication in a low-speed main propulsion diesel engine: Cylinder lubrication For marine diesel engines operating on residual fuels containing sulphur, cylinder lubrication must generally serve the following purposes: ■ Create and maintain an oil film to prevent metal to metal contact between the cylinder liner and piston rings. ■ Neutralise sulphuric acid in order …

THE TRIPLE E SHIP’S CONCEPT FOR MORE ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Image Credit: www.maersk.com The Triple E Ships can be more energy efficient and more environment friendly. Triple-E (EEE) stands for Energy efficient, Economy of scale and Environmentally improved vessel: Energy Efficiency: Triple-E ships are designed and optimised for lower speeds. The unique hull design, energy-efficient engine and system that uses exhaust gas to produce extra energy to …

NOVEC 1230- THE NEXT GENERATION OF HALON AND CO2

Image Credit: www.protec.co.uk Novec 1230, C6F12O, (3M Novec 1230) fluid is a low global warming potential Halon replacement for use as a gaseous fire suppression agent. Novec 1230 is manufactured by 3M. This Fire Protection Fluid is an advanced, “next-generation” halon and CO2 replacement, offering a number of important advantages over other clean agents and …

ON THE WAY OF INNOVATION- THE MOST ENERGY EFFICIENT CAR!

Impressive news from the new Prototype CNG category late yesterday afternoon: team Microjoule-La Joliverie pulled off a 2,521km/litre equivalent first attempt (imagine driving from Rotterdam to Palermo on one litre). New category, new benchmark. The first UrbanConcept challenge started this morning. First on track was Louis Delage School from France with their gasoline car, pulling …

PROBLEMS IN BOILERS

Image Credit:www.globalspec.com   Some common boiler problems are described below: Fires Cleanliness of the heat recovery surfaces after the boiler can often be judged by observing the gas pressure differential above and below. Any significant rise in this value should be attended to. Whilst good combustion conditions will minimise the risk, deposits allowed to accumulate …