Introduction Two-stroke slow speed diesel engines are the backbone of marine propulsion, driving the majority of the world’s merchant ships. These engines are known for their efficiency, reliability, and durability, making them ideal for long voyages and...
What is a Hot Spot? The hot spot is the heat source produced due to the rubbing of metal surfaces such as Piston rod and glands, crosshead guides, Bearings getting overheated due to oil starvation, or excessive blow-by in the crankcase. The hot spot will be termed...
The fire of flammable mixture (cylinder oil, unburned fuel and carbon) which can collect in the scavenge space of an engine. Fire in the scavenge air space can be extinguished by steam, water mist or CO2. One of the most common reasons for a fire in a ship’s engine...
How Do I Start A Fresh Water Generator ? Starting The Fresh Water Generator We need to check before starting the fresh water generator that the ship is not in congested water, canals and is 20 nautical miles away from the shore.This is done because the effluents from...
What happens when there is fault in FWG ? Faults in the freshwater generator reduce the performance of the system, reducing the quality and quantity of freshwater produced on ships. These irregularities must be identified and corrected immediately to ensure that the...
What Is Fresh Water Generator ? A Fresh water generator is used on ship for production of fresh water from ocean water for domestic and auxiliary functions , which is a vital demand aboard ships. A considerable quantity of H2O is consumed on a ship. The crew consumes...
