Introduction to Marine Engineering

Introduction to Marine Engineering explains the operation of all the ship's machinery, with emphasis on correct, safe operating procedures and practices at all times. Organized into 17 chapters, this book begins with an overall look at the ship. Subsequent chapters describe the various ship machineries, including diesel engines, steam turbines, boilers, feed systems, pumps, auxiliaries, deck machinery, hull equipment, shafting, propellers, steering gear, and electrical equipment. Other aspects of marine engineering, particularly, fuel oils, lubricating oils, refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation, firefighting and safety, watchkeeping, and equipment operation, are also described. This book will be useful to anyone with an interest in ships' machinery or a professional involvement in the shipping business.

1 Ships and Machinery 2 Diesel Engines 3 Steam Turbines and Gearing 4 Boilers 5 Feed Systems 6 Pumps and Pumping Systems 7 Auxiliaries 8 Fuel Oils, Lubricating Oils and Their Treatment 9 Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Ventilation 10 Deck Machinery and Hull Equipment 11 Shafting and Propellers 12 Steering Gear 13 Fire Fighting and Safety 14 Electrical Equipment 15 Instrumentation and Control 16 Engineering Materials 17 Watchkeeping and Equipment Operation Appendix SI Units Engineering Terms Power Measurement Fuel Estimation Engineering Drawing Index