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MDO TO HFO CHANGEOVER
ENSURE THAT THE HEAVY FUEL OIL IN SERVICE TANK IS IN NORMAL TEMPERATURE. REDUCE THE ENGINE LOAD TO 25-40% MCR. OPEN THE STEAM TO THE PREHEATERS. MANUALLY OPERATE THE VISCOTHERM […]
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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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AXIAL THRUST IN GENERATOR AND ITS THRUST BEARING
MAGNETIC CENTERING In Electric Machines such as Motors and Generators, the shaft tends to maintain a distinct axial position when running. This position may be different from the position of […]
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SHROUDING OF VALVES
GRINDING OR LAPPING OF VALVES IS A NORMAL ROUTINE CARRIED OUT ON CYLINER HEAD FOR PROPER SEATING OF THE VALVE ONTO THE SEAT SO THAT AIR AND EXHAUST DO NOT […]
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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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THRUST BEARING
Thrust Bearing is installed to take up the thrust from the propeller which is then transmitted to the ships hull and cause the ship to propel in the direction of […]
