This is usually of mechanical or hydraulic type, fitted to the top part of the engine to provide...
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How compression ratio of main engine can be adjusted?
Adjustment of main engine compression ratio Piston rod is fastened to the crosshead pin in a...
What is the Significance of Compression Ratio?
Compression ratio is the ratio obtained by dividing volume at BDC by volume at TDC (clearance...
ENGINE COMPONENTS
What is Tappet clearance? How to take tappet clearance? What will happen if Tappet clearance is...
What are the Constant Tension Winches?
Working of constant tension winch system Constant tension winch systems are used for difficult...
What to do if liner is stuck in case of main engine(Sulzer)?
Removal of a clamped cylinder liner : Should a cylinder liner clamp in the cylinder jacket bore, we...
What are the causes of fatigue failure?
Causes of fatigue failure are: Engine operating with excessive cylinder pressures Tie bolt tension...
Safety – MEO CLASS 4 WRITTEN PAPER
As per MARPOL Annex -1 definition, Special area means: Some specific areas where coastal state...
What is the significance of different types of Indicator cards?
Different types of Indicator diagrams and their purpose: i) Power card – To calculate...
What is the material of inlet and exhaust valves, piston, liner...
Inlet valve Seat is stellite coated, valve is nickel based alloy, spindle is nimonic...