Diesel Engines

This edition of an established book has become necessary to enable the marine engineer to keep abreast of new developments in the design and manufacture of marine diesel engines. It continues to meet the requirements of Marine Engineer Officers preparing for examinations.

Klappentext

This book covers diesel engine theory, technology, operation and maintenance for candidates for the Department of Transport's Certificates of Competency in Marine Engineering, Class One and Class Two. The book has been updated throughout to include new engine types and operating systems that are currently in active development or recently introduced.

Inhalt

Engine types; Cycles and timing; Gas exchange processes; Engine parts; Operating systems; Control; Safety and operation; Index.