Author: Alexander Ritchie Leask
Publisher:
Published: 1892
Total Pages: 282
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: D. A. Taylor
Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 2013-10-22
Total Pages: 369
ISBN-13: 1483102521
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Introduction to Marine Engineering discusses machineries and related equipment in ships. The book first gives an introduction to the kinds of ships and their machineries. The manuscript also discusses diesel engines. Gas exchange process; power measurement; compositions of two-stroke and four-stroke cycle diesel engines; starting air system; turning gear; and common marine diesel engines are described. The text also highlights steam turbines and boilers. Turbine construction, gearing, boiler arrangements, boiler operation, and coal-fired boilers are discussed. The book also looks at feed systems, pumps and pumping systems, fuel and lubricating oils and their treatment, air conditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration. The text also describes deck machinery and hull equipment. Hydraulic systems, electrical operation, anchor and cargo handling equipment, hatch covers, bow thruster, and safety equipment are considered. The book also discusses shafting and propellers, steering gear, firefighting equipment and strategy, and safe working practices. The text further looks at electrical equipment in ships. Alternating current motors and generators, direct current generators, navigation lights, batteries, and emergency generator supply are discussed. The book is a vital source of information for those interested in marine engineering.
Author: Alexander Ritchie Leask
Publisher:
Published: 1902
Total Pages: 328
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Stephen Roper
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Published: 2016-10-08
Total Pages: 694
ISBN-13: 9781333884925
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Excerpt from Hand-Book of Land and Marine Engines: Including the Modelling, Construction, Running, and Management of Land and Marine Engines and Boilers The writer candidly admits that the work may be found somewhat defective in language, but be firmly believes that it will be found perfectly accurate and reliable in all other respects. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.