Introduction to Marine Engineering, 1996

Published: 01 Aug 1996
Author: Taylor, D A

The bestselling guide to all aspects of marine engineering.

This second edition deals comprehensively with all aspects of a ship's machinery from propulsion and steering to deck machinery and electrical equipment with a strong emphasis upon correct and safe procedures. Material has been added and revised to reflect the greater weight now being placed upon the cost-effective operation of ships; in terms of greater equipment reliability, more fuel-efficient engines, the ever-increasing shift towards automatically operated machinery, and the need for fewer engineering crew. This is an invaluable guide for professionals but equally covers the requirements for Class 4 and Class 3 Engineer's Certificates of Competency, the first two years of the Engineer Cadet Training Scheme, and the Engineering Knowledge syllabus for the Master's Certificate.

Table of Contents

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 App SI units, engineering terms, power measurement, fuel estimation and engineering drawing Index