Introduction to ship engine room systems. (2023)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Alexander Arnfinn Olsen.
• Authors: Olsen, Alexander Arnfinn
• Contents: Part I. Steering and Propulsion Systems. 1. Rudder and Steering Gear. 2. Propeller Design and Function. 3. Introduction to the Main Engine. 4. Key Components of the Main Engine. 5. Main Engine Pre-Start Checks and Monitoring. 6. Slow Steaming and Economic Fuel Consumption. 7. Exhaust Gas System and Scrubbers. 8. Engine Room Lubrication Systems. 9. Essential Engine Room Machinery Maintenance and Troubleshooting. 10. Mechanical Measuring Tools and Gauges. Part II. Power Generation. 11. Marine Diesel Generators. 12. Marine Electrical Systems. 13. Electrical Distribution Systems and Redundancy. 14. Air Compressor. Part III. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. 15. Marine Boiler. 16. Central Cooling System. 17. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. Part IV. Water Management Systems. 18. Ballast Water Management. 19. Oily Water Separator. 20. Wastewater Management. 21. Freshwater Generation. 22. Pipes, Tubes, Bends and Valves. Part V. Engine Room Tanks and Bunkering Operations. 23. Main Fuel, Diesel and Lube Oil Tanks on Ships. 24. Bunkering Operations. Part VI. Engine Room Fires and Emergency Response. 25. General Emergency Drills, Alarms and Emergency Systems. 26. Engine Room Explosions and Fires. 27. Engine Room Drills, Firefighting Procedures and Apparatus. 28. Engine Room Flooding. Part VII. Engine Room Watch Procedures. 29. Engine Room Watch Procedures. 30. Engine Room Logbook Entries and Checklists. Appendix. Recommended Reading for Marine Engineers.
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: London : Routledge
• Publication Date: 2023
• Extent: 1 online resource (388 pages), illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 623.87; Marine engines; Ship propulsion; Marine engines -- Safety measures
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781000836608; 9781000836561
• Related ISBNs: 9781032342283; 9781032342276
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
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