When checking tappet clearance on marine engines, we have to ascertain that the piston is at TDC...
Author - Anand Gautam
What all clearances need to be checked during the main engine...
Valve seat and valve spindle are grind at different angle so that we can get the perfect sealing...
Deck Equipment
What is the routine Anchor Windlass maintenance? What inspection and maintenance you will carry out...
What is the Significance of Compression Ratio?
Compression ratio is the ratio obtained by dividing volume at BDC by volume at TDC (clearance...
What is SFOC? How to calculate SFOC?
Specific fuel oil consumption (SFOC) can be defined as fuel consumption in grams for unit power...
What is the compression ratio of Compression Ignition (CI)...
For CI engine compression ratio is between 12.5 to 13.5. For life boat engine, compression ratio is...
Safety – MEO CLASS 4 WRITTEN PAPER
As per MARPOL Annex -1 definition, Special area means: Some specific areas where coastal state...
How will you pressure test the piston of main engine?
Piston is pressure tested to test for any leakage at contact surfaces and also between sealing...
How to calculate misalignment of crankshaft in main engine? What...
CRANKSHAFT DEFLECTION Crankshaft deflections are measured to detect the misalignment of main...
What is the purpose of holding down bolts?
Purpose of holding down bolts: To provide a clamping force through friction between bedplate, chock...