Introduction to marine engineering

This second edition deals comprehensively with all aspects of a ship's machinery from propulsion and steering to deck machinery and electrical equipment with a strong emphasis upon correct and safe procedures. Material has been added and revised to reflect the greater weight now being placed up...

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Main Author Taylor, D. A., M. Sc
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Oxford ; Boston : Butterworth Heinemann, 1996.
Edition2nd edition, revised
SeriesKnovel Library.
Subjects
Marine engineering.
Marine machinery.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9780080509174
0080509177
0585470685
9780585470689
0750625309
9780750625302
1281039195
9781281039194
Physical Description1 online resource (ix, 372 pages) : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • Ships and machinery
  • Diesel engines
  • Steam turbines and gearing
  • Boilers
  • Feed systems
  • Pumps and pumping systems
  • Auxiliaries
  • Fuel oils, lubricating oils and their treatment
  • Refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation
  • Deck machinery and hull equipment
  • Shafting and propellers
  • Steering gear
  • Fire fighting and safety
  • Electrical equipment
  • Instrumentation and control
  • Engineering materials
  • Watchkeeping and equipment operation.

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