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VIT
VARIABLE INJECTION TIMING IS A METHOD IN WHICH THE TIMING OF FUEL INJECTION IS ALTERED FOR BETTER THERMAL AND POWER EFFICIENCY AND LOWER THE SPECIFIC FUEL CONSUMPTION. NOW THE QUESTION […] Continue Reading →
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TYPES OF VALVES IN BOILER FEED WATER LINE
BOILER IS PROVIDED WITH TWO INDEPENDENT MEANS OF FEED WATER SUPPLY TO BOILER. ONE IS MAIN FEED WATER LINE AND OTHER IS AUXILIARY FEED WATER LINE. THE MAIN FEED WATER […] Continue Reading →
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AUXILIARY ENGINE LUBE OIL LEVEL DECREASING
LUBE OIL IS REQUIRED FOR PROPER COOLING AND REDUCING WEAR DUE TO FRICTION. LUBE OIL IS NORMALLY CONSUMED BY SOME LITRES ON A DAILY BASIS. IT’S CONSUMPTION SHOULD BE MONITORED […] Continue Reading →
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AUXILIARY ENGINE L.O PRESSURE LOW
L.O PRESSURE IS ESSENTIAL FOR EFFICIENT WORKING OF THE ENGINE. IT HELPS TO MAINTAIN AN OIL WEDGE BETWEEN THE BEARINGS AND THE CRANKPIN AND JOURNAL. L.O PRESSURE IS […] Continue Reading →
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HOW TO ADJUST Pmax OF THE INDIVIDUAL CYLINDER
Pmax OF THE CYLINDER IS THE MAXIMUM PRESSURE DEVELOPED INSIDE THE ENGINE. VIT CONTROLS THE Pmax OF THE CYLINDER UNIT. HENCE TO INCREASE OR DECREASE THE Pmax OF THE SYSTEM […] Continue Reading →
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