This book is compiled in accordancewith the revised competency examination outline forChinese seafarers issued by Maritime Safety Bureau. Together with cutting edgeof marineengineering technologies in the recent five years, thisbook introduces electronicallycontrolled diesel engine of SulzerRTA Flex and MAN B&W ME, energy saving technologiesof slowsteaming, waste heat recovery, contra-rotating propeller, exhaustemission control,vibratory condition monitoring and digitalizedmonitoring & control systems. Shaft torsionalvibration ofpropulsion system is also introduced in order to satisfy therequirement ofgraduated students majored in marine engineering andnaval architecture.
Part One Engine StructureChapter 1 Marine Propulsion PlantChapter 2 Parts and Components of Marine Diesel EngineChapter 3 Typical Marine Diesel EnginesPart Two Engine Working PrincipleChapter 4 Air Scavengineg and Turbo-ChargingChapter 5 Fuel Injection and CombustionChapter 6 Fuel Oil,Cooling Water,Lubricant Oil and TreatmentSystemsPart Three Operation and MaintenanceChapter 7 Maneuvering System of Main EngineChapter 8 Normal and Emergency Operation in Engine RoomChapter 9 Control and Application of Vibration SignalsAppendix Solas and Marpol International Conventio