An electronic control unit (ECU) is a device capable of making independent decisions, regarding the performance of an engine. It observes, regulates, and alter the key control units such as fuel, air, and injection timing. It achieves such high performance and low emission requirements; based on the signals from a series of sensors installed. These … Read more
Looking for the common engine troubles for the marine engine? Who doesn’t want a trouble-free operation from its marine diesel engine; especially when a great deal of time, effort, and money has been invested into it. The only stress engineers face during the watchkeeping duties is to move the ship from Port A to B; … Read more
It’s not that easy to start marine diesel engine like on a push of a button in our car. Starting an marine engine require a series of checks and procedures to be followed; before the final go ahead. It’s the fuel, lube oil, starting oil, jacket water and interlocks which affects the overall starting procedure. … Read more
The marine diesel engine or ship’s main engine is the heart of the ship; and it needs maintenance too for smooth operation. With all major loading and discharge schedules made in advance; any critical damage leads to a huge loss of money and time. With the main engine accounting, more than 30% of the total … Read more
What is the starting air distributor? It is the part of the starting air system responsible for providing pilot air to starting an air valve as per the correct starting order. For an idle six-cylinder engine; the injection timing of all cylinders is timed according to the firing order. For an inline six-cylinder engine a … Read more
You must have noticed the heat coming from an engine if you ride a motorcycle or monitored heavy / large diesel engine. Where does this heat come from? Heat is produced in cylinders during the power stroke of an engine. While most of that heat escape the cylinder in form of hot exhaust gas; some … Read more
