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COPPER COIN TEST
IN ORDER TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE CROSSHEAD JOURNAL SURFACE IS ADEQUATELY SMOOTH, A LARGE, EDGES COIN MAY BE DRAWN LONGITUDINALLY ALONG THE JOURNAL. THE COIN IS PRESSED SLIGHTLY AT AN […]
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WIPING IN BEARING
THIS KIND OF DAMAGE MANIFEST ITSELF BY PARTS OF THE OVERLAY ND/ OR WHITE METAL CONTACT FACE BEING WIPED OUT, SO THAT OIL GROOVES IN EXTREME CASES DISAPPEAR. CAUSE:- PROVIDED […]
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ACTION TO BE TAKEN IN CASE RECIPROCATING PART IS DAMAGED IN M/E
In case of some serious defect in piston, piston rod, connecting rod etc. then its not possible to let these parts move as this will cause further damage. in such […]
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ACTION TO BE TAKEN IN CASE OF LEAKY CYLINDER COVER OR LINER
LEAKY LINERS AND CYLINDER COVER ARE NOT SOMETHING THAT HAPPENS OFTEN. IT IS RARE BUT WHEN OCCUR CAN HAVE SERIOUS TROUBLE FOR ENGINE AND HAVE TO BE TACKLED QUICKLY. WHILE […]
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ACTION TO BE TAKEN IN CASE OF BEARING FAILURE
IN CASE OF BEARING FAILURE, WE NEED TO REPLACE THE BEARING WITH THE NEW ONE. BUT THIS REQUIRE TIME AND THE SHIP SHOULD BE IN A SAFE LOCATION WHERE YOU […]
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PUTTING FUEL PUMP OUT OF ACTION
THE FUEL PUMP (MAN B&W) IS PROVIDED WITH A MANUAL LIFTING DEVICE WHICH CAN LIFT THE ROLLER GUIDE ROLLER FREE OF THE FUEL CAM. THE LIFTING DEVICE IS MOUNTED ON […]
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HOW TO ADJUST CLEARANCE OF THRUST PAD
ADJUSTMENT IS GENERALLY CARRIED OUT ON THE AHEAD THRUST PADS BECAUSE THESE PADS ARE MORE SUBJECTED TO WEAR DUE TO THE FACT THAT SHIP MOVES AHEAD MOSTLY. THE ADJUSTMENT OF […]
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THRUST BEARING CLEARANCE
FOR NEW ENGINE THE CLEARANCE IS 0.5 TO 1 MM. THE MAXIMUM LIMIT FOR THE CLEARANCE IS 2 MM. A WEAR GROOVE OF 1 MM IS POSITIONED IN THE UPPER […]
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HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TESTING OF BUNKER LINE
Bunker lines are required to be tested to 1.5 times their allowable operating pressure by placing them under a constant hydrostatic load for a prescribed period of time (usually 5-10 […]
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HOW TO PUT TURBOCHARGER OUT OF OPERATION
TURBOCHARGER IS A VERY HIGH SPEED MACHINERY. ANY TROUBLE WHILE RUNNING CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE TURBOCHARGER AND HENCE EARLY STEP SHOULD BE TAKEN TO AVOID SUCH DAMAGE. TURBOCHARGER […]
