The Machinery Page
On this page you will find Martin's Marine Engineering Page - www.dieselduck.net's collection of articles, papers, reports and programs on various machinery and practices found on commercial ships. Some pieces are my own creation, some are in the public domain, some are submission from visitors like you, but I hope you find that all are interesting, and offer something to learn from. Your comments are always appreciated. Download the free Acrobat File program.
"Tell me, and I'll forget. Show me, and I might remember. Involve me, and I'll understand."
- Benjamin Franklin
Prime Movers
Miscellaneous
- 2020 MAN Managing methane slip
- 2020 MAN on H2
- 2019 250 MW Barge Technical Diary
- 2016 Alternative fuel and its impacts
- 2016 EMSA Study on the use of Fuel Cells in Shipping
- 2016 EMSA Study on the use of Fuel Cells in Shipping - Tables
- 2015 MHI Advance materials for Gas Turbines
- 2011 Hercules B short Presentation European OEM research on Diesel efficiency
- 2010 Gun Engine new concept on improving engine efficiency; here is the 2012 technical paper on the project
- 2007 NASA guide to engines
- 2007 Comparison LNG carrier propulsion
- 2006 Propulsion of LNG carriers
- Gas Turbine an introduction
- 2005 Marine use of Stirling Engine
- 1986 Stirling Engine Intro
- Martin's timeline of engine development
- Rudolph Diesel - biography
- MAN on Woodward Basic electronic speed governors
Diesel / Heavy Fuel Engines
- 2019 MAN Gas turbine vs. gas engine
- 2016 WinGD X engine
- 2015 MAN G95ME-C9 Project Guide
- 2015 Wartsila 20 product_guide
- 2014 Wartsila Dual Fuel developments on 2 stroke engines
- 2011 Gear backlash on large diesels
- 2011 ABB Tips for turbo charger operators
- Diesel Engines - The two stroke
- Diesel Engines - The four stroke
- Wartsila 38 - Project Guide
- Wartsila 34DF Technology Review
- Wartsila 20 - Project Guide
- MAN 6S90ME - Project Guide
- Broken exhaust valve on a Wartsila 12V46
- Sulzer's RT Flex - Common rail system described. Here's an update on practicality
- 2010 Opposed piston renaissance
- The Fairbanks Morse overview of oppose piston Diesel
- An introduction to the Miller Engine
- The Nordberg Supairthermal engine
- Radiators on industrial applications - considerations
- Engine cooling system troubleshoot
- Engine destruction - problems with voltage in coolant
- High speed diesel engine - maintenance guide
- 2008 Robert Bosch VE-type Injection Pump
- 2007 ABB TC Operator Tips
- 2007 Wartsila engines for panamax containerships
- 2005 Effects of scrubbers
- 2005 Fracture Split connecting rods (interesting technology starting to show up in diesels)
- 2004 Exhaust valves wear
- 2004 Development of Natural Gas Low Nox engine
- 2003 Cylinder liner deposit research paper
- 2003 Scrubber technology study
- Sulzer SRTA84C-96C Sales Brochure
- 2001 Lugger Intro to small Diesels
- 2001 Turbo failure prevention
- MAN B&W Auxiliary engines
- 1999 Engine rebuild start up - how to
- 1988 Roosa HP Distributor fuel pump
- 1998 Woodwards fuel service guide
- 1997 Converting EMD to dual fuel
- 1996 ABB Operating turbochargers
Propulsion and power transmission
- 2020 MAN on Hybrid tugs
- 2017 MAN Propeller CFD study
- 2016 Diesel Electric propulsion
- 2012 MAN Basic of ship propulsion
- 2012 Calculations for Bollard Pull
- 2010 Propulsion options
- 2010 Renk Gear Naval Propulsion
- Ship propulsion plant types
- Diesel Electric propulsion description
- 2010 GL on Bullard Pull
- 2009 Wartsila dual fuel LNG presentation
- 2008 Rolls Royce steering and stability products
- 2008 Simplex shaft components
- 2007 Kamewa controllable pitch propeller (CPP) system
- 2007 Rolls Royce propulsion offerings
- 2007 Kobelco stern tube installation manual
- 2006 Converting to HFO (Residual fuel) from MDO (Diesel)
- 2006 Alternative ship power 1
- 2006 Alternative ship power 2
- 2007 Dual fuel electric propulsion systems in LNG shipping
- 2006 The future of LNG transportation: Various propulsion alternative
Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (Apx 1.3 mb each file in .pdf) - 2006 Voith Schneider Propeller (VSP) in Offshore Support Vessels (also see video)
- Introduction to Azipod propulsion systems (DL 0.7 mb)
- 2005 MAN B&W Basics of propulsion systems
- 2005 BCFC Super C propulsion study
- The Clutch overview
- Shaft damage from current - recognizing the type
- 2004 Guidelines ship propulsors
- 2004 Contra Rotating Pod propeller system
- 2004 LNG Hybrid propulsion system
- 2001 Diesel electric propulsion theory
- 2000 Beyond Electric Ship
- "Easy on the Sticks" - some info for "heavy footed" deckies
- MAN B&W Controllable propeller (CPP) system newer version
- Questions and Answers on Couplings Alignment
- Questions and Answers on Couplings
- Questions and Answers on Shafts
Electricity and its production
- Electric Motors
- 2008 Energy Unlimited small vessel electrical
- 2007 Fuel Cell Technology
- 2005 Manual AC Delco Starter troubleshooting
- 2002 Stamford Alternator fault finding Manual
- 2000 Alternators
- 2000 Cycloconverter
- Transformers Theory
- Questions and Answers on Electrical
- Electrical helpful must know formula info sheet
- Learn the very basics of electricity
- Ship's electrical systems - description
- Generator flashing - how to
- Alternators and motor starting - considerations
- Radio interference on small boat - quit your whining
- Synchronizing generators - practical
- Battery chargers - differences
- Battery maintenance - how to
- Fuse Bible is very handy
- Electric motors - all the basics you need to know
Auxiliary machinery
- Practical guidance on operation of ship's Oily Water Separator (OWS)
- 2015 MHI Laser machining
- 2011 Energy Conservation - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems
- 2010 Nalfleet on Marine Sanitation Devices
- 2010 Master guide to ship's piping
- 2008 Welding of steel ships
- 2008 IMCA Guide on wire rope maintenance
- 2007 Membrane Bio Reactors (MBR)
- 2007 MBR optimization
- Tanker Engineering Systems
- Watertight door overview
- Steering presail checks - practical
- 1995 Microbes onboard ship
- Questions and Answers on Welding
- Welding rods - application guide
- Stuffing box and packing - how to
- Pumps - installation and care
- Stainless Steel and corrosion
- 1990 V Belt care from Goodyear - how to
- Brief overview of V belt care
- US Navy Course on basic machines
- Air compressor valves maintenance
- Questions and Answers on Bearings
- Questions and Answers on Conveyors
- Questions and Answers on Hydraulics
- Questions and Answers on Lubrication
- Questions and Answers on Mathematics
- Questions and Answers on Non Destructive Testing (NDT)
- Questions and Answers on Pneumatics
- Questions and Answers on Pumps
- Questions and Answers on Millwright / Industrial Mechanic Skills
Fuels and Lubrication
- 2019 Class NK on low sulphur fuels
- What does the Cetane number mean?
- 2015 Transport Canada Ship Safety Buletin on Fuel changeover
- 2015 Cat Fines in Low Sulphur fuels
- 2015 USCG Guidelines for LNG Bunkering
- 2013 CIMAC Low Sulphur Operations guidelines
- 2013 Clean Oil Guide by CC Jensen
- 2013 Puritas - Trends in Diesel fuel
- 2012 Chevron's Oils onboard - guide, uses
- 2012 Requirements_for_Distillate_Fuel
- 2010 Requirements_for_Residual_Fuel
- 2009 HFO to MDO changes
- Microbial contamination of fuels
- 2009 Bunker contamination
- 2009 Coriolis bunker meters
- 2008 Bunkering terms and conditions
- 2006 BP Oil - Engineer Pocket Guide
- Alfa Laval MAB separator - illustrated maintenance guide
- 2004 BC Gov Fuel handling guide
- 2001 Chevron's everything you want to know about marine fuels
Steam and Water Systems
- EK-Boilers
- EK-Feed systems
- EK-Pumps
- EK-Pumps3
- 2018 Rotary boiler burner
- Glass Reinforced piping
- 2015 MHI Steam Turbine development
- 2014 MHI Boiler water quality simulator
- 2008 Operating notes for a Serck Como evaporator (water maker)
- 2008 Boiler misfire
- Questions and Answers on Turbines and Seals
- Boilers and Steam Turbines an introduction
- 2002 USDOE Steam System Survey
- 2002 USDOE Guide to low emission boiler selection
- 2004 Issues with soot in economizers
- 2004 Fresh water thermal efficiency
- 2000 Testing of steam traps
- Make Your Steam System Efficient 1
- Make Your Steam System Efficient 2
- Make Your Steam System Efficient 3
- 2002 Fresh water generator
- 2002 Fresh water generator and heat recovery system
- 2002 Fresh water generator and scaling
Safety, Security, and Environmental
- EngProCL-Emergencies
- 2018 ER FF alternatives
- 2018 Network security Social Engineering Red Flags
- 2018 Alfa Laval PureSOx Scrubber
- Detroit Diesel Series 60 Technician EGR manual
- Arc Flash Safety Summary
- 2016 Definitive AIS Handbook
- 2016 MHI Low Pressure Exhaust Gas Recirculation
- 2016 MHI Marine SoX scrubber
- 2016 MHI ship efficiencies
- 2015 Electronic ORB sale brochure
- 2014 Potable Water Test Kit Buyers Guide
- 2013 ABS on JSA
- 2011 Guidance on Port State Control (PSC) and Oil Record Books (ORB)
- 2010 Class NK guidelines prevention human error
- 2009 Class NK Good ship maintenance
- 2009 Transport Canada Cold Weather Navigation
- 2008 Gray and Black water Risk Assessment
- 2008 MAN Exh Gas Emission Control
- 2007 Confined space safe practices
- 2007 The Gilligan Factor - Risk Assessment from the USCG
- 2007 NZM Understanding fatigue
- Ship Captain's Medical Guide - 22nd Edition
- Transport Canada Personal Safety on Ships
- 2004 NCG Risk Assessment
- 2003 NCG Guidelines on life boat maintenance
- MAN B&W Soot in Exhaust Gas Boilers (EGB) and fires
- Oil handling guidelines - small ship, practical
- Crankcase fire and explosions - what is it
- MAN guide on crankcase explosions
- Ship's engineer - occupational hazard datasheet
- Bahamian Maritime Authority Ship Survey Section 01 - Ship Data
- Bahamian Maritime Authority Ship Survey Section 02 - Summary
- Bahamian Maritime Authority Ship Survey Section 03 - Certificates
- Bahamian Maritime Authority Ship Survey Section 04 - Documentation
- Bahamian Maritime Authority Ship Survey Section 05 - Crew
- Bahamian Maritime Authority Ship Survey Section 06 - Deck Ops
- Bahamian Maritime Authority Ship Survey Section 07 - Navigation
- Bahamian Maritime Authority Ship Survey Section 08 - Safety Equip
- Bahamian Maritime Authority Ship Survey Section 09 - Engineering
- Bahamian Maritime Authority Ship Survey Section 10 - Tanker
- Bahamian Maritime Authority Ship Survey Section 11 - Passenger Ship
- 2019 USCG on BilgMon OCM Battery
- 2019 USCG on LayUp vessel fire
- 2018 USCG on Fuel contamination
- 2018 USCG on LED radio interference
- 2014 USCG on lifeboat hooks
- USCG Passenger Ship Annual Survey
- USCG Passenger Ship Quarterly Survey
- Marine emergency guide
- 1999 Water Hammering
- 1999 Steam Safety
- 1995 Steam knocking kills
- Lifeboat Accident - Oil rig mishap in Portland, Maine
- Practical description of fixed fire systems (Halon and CO2) on a US Training Vessel
- Questions and Answers on Rigging
- Questions and Answers on Workshop Practices
Controls
- 2021 ABS Autonomous Functions
- 2021 ABS autonomous-vessels-whitepaper
- 2014 Potable Water Testing Kit Buyers Guide
- 2011 Indicator Diagram Acquisition
- 2008 Cat Diesel Engine Controls Systems
- 2004 The use of Total Dissolved Solids
- 1991 Fundamentals of Motor Control
- 1982 Woodward 3161 - Instructions Manual
- Magnetic sensors - considerations
- Electronic governors - considerations
- Water quality measuring devices
Handy Downloads
- Tubing Information
- Nuts n Bolt basic reference and guide
- Torque Chart - Metric fasteners
- Tapping Table and Threading Table handy ready reference
- Hydraulic thread ID booklet
- Vector Engineer quick simple CAD program
- Virtual Engine Room a simple engine room simulator (needs registration)
- 2014 A small but interesting ship stability simulator
- General Engineering Knowledge (steam primarily) from the 1940's, issued by the US War Shipping Administration :
- EMD torques and parameters pocket guide
- EMD645 1 rev inspection
- Electrical helpful and must know formula info sheet
- CONVERT The quintessential converter, any measurement
- Deutz Engine Screensaver Screensaver are redundant nowadays, but this one is pretty neat. See an automotive Deutz diesel engine being virtually built from scratch.
- Transport Canada Engine Sea Service Engineering Testimonial form. The old style is here: front of form, and the back of the form.
- Transport Canada Application for a CDN Number
- Transport Canada Application for Certification Form
- Transport Canada EXN2 Summary of sea time for certificate
- A list of Conversion factors and their multipliers
- Here's a diagram of the PH Scale
- I have used the fuse bible several times and find it quite handy
- 2000 Lloyds Open Form salvage
- 2010 Oil industry conversions
- Detroit Diesel (fire pump) operator manual
- Detroit Diesel 671 truck engine shop manual
- Detroit Diesel 671 Part's Manual
- Detroit Diesel (all series) Parts manual
On the web - technical information
- Visit Rollo Tomkins' excellent site which dissects all the engine's parts
- Various engine are animated at this site
- Another Marine Engineering website, this one from India, and this one, from South Africa
- A resource page similar to this one, from Australia designed for Engine Driver (Aus.Domestic license)
- dieselship.com, marine-knowledge.com are other marine engineering website offering technical insight, all from India
- Learn about batteries, here's another
- Technical publications from the International Association of Classification Societies
- Study resource page on various systems from the Federation of American Scientist
- Some articles on refrigeration on Eurocooling's web site
- Vessel Sanitation Program info from the CDC
- Welding info page from Uber Welder John Dyson
- Engineering know how (lower down on the site) from Integrated Publishing
- Another excellent site, much like this one www.marineengineering.org.uk
- Learn all about Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and here learn about PLCs
- Elstan's Marine Electrical Technology guide is here
- Corrosion expertise resides here
- Mass Engineers mainly for power engineers (steam plants)
- Ship building software maker Aveva also post their "whitepapers"
- About electrical resistors
- Chevron offer this technical library on fuel and lubes
- Target from the Netherland offers these modern Diesel engine textbooks
- An extensive library of marine technical publication available for download
- Looking for older ALCO or EMD engine manuals check Fallen Flag
- Resource and information on keeping workspaces tidy and organized for productivity
On the web - Specs and Data
- Need a 'cheap, quick and dirty' CAD program Vector Engineer can help
- Find electrical specs on Elliott Electric's website
- Mat web offers information on just about any materials
- Bunkerworld offers timely information on bunker cost
- Here's a site that helps you make calculations
- The Russian Drew Marine site has allot of helpful ship based chemical information
- The most complete cross reference database on filters I have ever seen is at MCB in Italy
- Air Receiver information and more from the Boiler Inspectors
- Electrical specs and parameters from Jignesh
- An online library of technical manuals and service guides for order, an offshoot of MarEngine.com
- Lessons on Control Theory and other subject from Pakistani CE Dewan
- Emission standards ever wonder what a Tier 3 engine really means? from dieselnet
- Graphic artist with interesting technical animations
How to Burn Bunker Oil
Set the burners open wide. Do not touch the valves at the side
Keep the pressure on the pump. And up the bally steam will jump
If the smoke is black and thick. Open up the fans a bit
If the smoke is thick and white. To slow the fans will be quite right
For when sufficient air is given. No smoke ascendeth up to heaven
If the jets refuse to squirt. Assume the cause is due to dirt
Should the flame be short and white. You have combustion clear and bright
But should the flame be yellow and long. Combustion is entirely wrong
A wise man to his heater sees. And keeps it at 10 score degrees
To have it more is not quite wise. Because the oil may carbonize
A little lower has been found. To give good results all round
If the filters are kept clean. No rise of pressure will be seen
But should the pump kick up a ruction. There's likely air within the suction
The pressure governs the supply. So do not keep it very high
If these instructions you will follow. You'll beat the other fellow hollow
- Unknown
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