Marine Engineering

The authors of the present guide released it having in mind the purpose to provide all ship masters, officers on board and shore superintendents with the required basic technical knowledge of the practical use of, and necessary precautions to be taken when using various fuel oils on board marine vessels. We all know that the misuse of the fuel oil will imminently lead to the major claims and will also jeopardize the safety of the vessel. Nowadays, the Master of the ship has to be enough knowledgeable of the technical aspects and has to be fully aware of what is going on in the engine room of his ship.

Ship owners are usually faced with the fluctuations happening to the fuel costs and constantly changing regulations relating to the emissions to the atmosphere - and both of these aspects play their role in determining of the way how the fuel systems and diesel machinery on board the ship are operated; this could cause some serious operational problems with the engine fuel system, such as clogging of the filter or purifier, failure or scoring of the fuel pump, wear of the cylinders and seizure of the fuel injectors, corrosion to the exhaust valve seats, fouling of the turbocharger turbine wheel, and many others...

This publication is truly classic. It is widely recognized as one of the most comprehensive reference books to be used by marine engineers plus all people who seek a good working knowledge of marine diesel engines and associated equipment. This is the eight edition, which has been fully rewritten.

The author of the title has added several completely new chapters dedicated to the slow-speed and super-long-stroke diesel engines, and also the newly introduced medium-speed diesel engines that can work burning the fuel oils of considerably lower quality than the conventional engines. In addition to that, the publication contains a thorough and interesting technical discussion on the new purifier systems for the treatment of the fuel oil, and also the issues concerning the testing of fuels and lube oils on board the vessels.

The text part of the book has been written in a very understandable language, making this book an excellent choice even for the non-professionals and undergraduate students of marine engineering and similar technical disciplines; the text has been illustrated with more than a thousand images, sketches and drawings, specifically designed and drawn for this release of the publication. The author also fully describes the very latest advances in the diesel engine technology and new fuel systems.

This informative volume has been worked out by one of the most well-known technical experts in the field of gas turbines and has long served as the recognized standard for all engineers who are dealing with the design activities, evaluation and selection, periodic maintenance and actual operation of the gas turbines. The publication features a truly comprehensive technical coverage across a really wide range of related topics, starting from design specifications to the troubleshooting.

The book is to be treated as the one-stop resource providing all newcomers with the basic knowledge they require to fill the existing gaps. It will also be quite useful when used by the professional and experienced engineers as a reference tool. This new release of the publication will bring it up to date with all modern requirements and bring it in compliance with the new legislation.

The topics that have been covered within this book will definitely help future gas turbine engineering professionals correctly understand the fundamental operating principles of the subject equipment together with the applicable economic considerations and possible operational implications. It also addresses some alternative means of generating power. The book by Meherwan Royce is deservedly considered one the most comprehensive sources of information related  to gas turbine engineering.

This excellent reference book was designed to give its readers a really comprehensive and professional insight into the contemporary diesel injection and electronic control systems, mainly focusing on the minimization of the emissions to the atmosphere and on the treatment of exhaust gases. The technical innovations introduces by the specialists of the Bosch company in the diesel-injection field have significantly contributed to the boom in the diesel industry.

   Nowadays the technology of the motor vehicles is really complex and that is considered  the main reason why there is a serious need for a single and reliable source of technical information covering all components and systems of the engines. This nice publication opens with a very brief but interesting historical overview, that is followed by the chapter describing the main areas where the diesel engines are commonly used. The next chapter explains the basic, fundamental principles of operation of the diesel engines, while the following chapter is concentrating on the fuel oils.

The remaining chapters of the publication cover the rest of important aspects of the construction and operation of the subject type of engines, such as their control systems, common-rail systems, unit injector- and unit pump systems, pressure lines, sensors, start-assist arrangement, troubleshooting, service technology and so many others, covering even the emission-related legislation.

Kees Kuiken, who is the recognized expert and author of this two volume set of books, has aimed it to the people who are directly involved in the engineering, operation and due maintenance of the marine diesel engines as well to all students of marine engineering and ship construction, and even to the enthusiasts of marine engineering. Note that it will also serve as a very useful tool for the manufacturers of the diesel engines and associated machinery.

We all know that the diesel engines play a vital role in society's life and they are deservedly considered indispensable for the shipping industry. The approach applied by the author implied inclusion of all relevant technical information relating to the construction of the diesel engines, materials used, classification of the engines in categories, their maintenance and repair, and everyday use. The author has paid so much attention to the graphic material supplementing the text. This was done to help readers to gain the insight.

We can say that the book covers literally everything, e.g. efficiency and energy losses occurring in the diesel engines, engine types, fuel oils and injection systems, cooling and lubrication of the diesel engines, driving gears, starting arrangements and air supply, engine speed control, noise and vibration issues, and so many other aspects.

Nowadays, the heat pipes are deservedly considered one of the best technical solutions available for the passive thermal control, note they are also very friendly to the environment. The present publication comprises a work by the industry expert Bahman Zohuri, who did his best to provide readers with the useful practical study of heat pipe engineering including a very valuable discussion on how the application of the heat pipes could be further optimized and made more efficient.

The book provides a general introduction to the design and operational principles and explores the practical applications of heat pipes. The volume offers the readers a good tech review of mass and heat transfer theory related to the performance and covers the common technical issues that might theoretically affect the successful operation of the heat pipes. Subject matters would generally include balancing of the loads, compatibility of the construction materials, applicable power limitations, thermal resistance issues, rage of the operating temperature, and operating orientation.

The author has also compared the results of the calculations with the experimental data obtained from numerous sources. He has also provided the explanation to the readers of where and how exactly they could access the computer codes and relevant PC programs to the design and prediction of the performance.

Dr. David Blanco-Rodriguez, who is the recognized industry expert and author of the present volume, has made a successful attempt to introduce a completely new technology to be applied to the gas concentration measurements on board and also modeling of the required concentration in the turbocharged engines.

This informative volume is mainly intended to provide all interested categories of readers with a remarkably comprehensive technical review of the current situation with the lambda and nitrogen oxide estimation and also to describe the very latest technological achievements and recent developments. The topics dealt with in this comprehensive work include, among others, the online characterization of the sensors used and developments of the control oriented models of emissions, plus issues relating to evaluation and application of the various methods on board.

The book offers all readers (including the industry professionals, researchers and students) a good and practical guidance, thanks to the technically oriented approach that has been applied by the author, and inclusion of the many innovative findings as well as observations. All the explanations provided in this volume are presented in quite understandable language and the well-thought layout of the book makes it reader-friendly, that is why it has gained popularity in the industry.

The present volume has been specifically designed in a form of the reference source intended to assist the process designers and personnel using the decanters. It shall aim to eliminate the existing info gap in the subject field - the gap that is there between academic theory being promoted in the relevant student textbooks and data provided within the numerous case studies in manufacturers documents.

The publication contains valuable technical information directly related not only to the design but also to the specification that will prepare readers to select the equipment and size it correctly. The users would also be provided with the full facts before they commence the ordering process and communicating with the vendors, thus enabling them to have a full picture. The book will also allow readers to track suppliers of the associated equipment and get a basis on which they can find new relevant companies for the parts or services to be ordered.

Moreover, this publication is also covering all relevant process operating issues, for example instrumentation/control, use of flocculent and others. Definitely recommended to all people dealing with the above mentioned activities and required to possess a proper understanding of all related matters.