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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 particular position.

A compression shim is fitted between piston rod base and crosshead pin.  By adjusting the thickness of compression shim, compression ratio of the engine can be adjusted.

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Anand Gautam

Anand Gautam is a marine engineer, Graduated from M.E.R.I. Mumbai. He likes to sail onboard ship and is one who is passionate about his job. He loves to share his knowledge, information, and ideas to everyone in a simplified way just for his satisfaction.

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