This handy pocket book is crammed with information on marine engineering, covering subjects such as firefighting, engine room systems and electrical safety. It is an invaluable resource for students and trainers, as well as for serving engineers who want to reinforce their knowledge of onboard systems. The question and answer format makes it ideal for revision and self-testing purposes, and the text is supported by annotated line drawings throughout. Detailed Overview This book will be invaluable for students and trainers, as well as for serving engineers who want to reinforce their knowledge of onboard systems. The bold headings make it easy to locate a particular topic, so it is ideal for revision and self-testing purposes. The text is clear and concise and illustrated with annotated line drawings. Contents Listing Question 1 Firefighting 1.1 Questions - Fire Prevention and Sources of Ignition on Ships 1.2 Questions - Inert Gas and Extinguishers 1.3 Questions - CO2, Sprinkler Systems and Detection 1.4 Questions - Classification Regulations 2 Safety 2.1 Questions - Enclosed Spaces and Entry 2.2 Questions - Lifting Plant and Welding 2.3 Questions - Pollution and Harmful Substances 3 Materials 4 Auxiliary Machinery 4.1 Questions - Heat Exchangers 4.2 Questions - Pumps 4.3 Questions - Filters 4.4 Questions - Stabilisers 4.5 Questions - Refrigeration 5 Engine Room Systems 5.1 Questions - Bilge And Ballast System 5.2 Questions - Fresh Water and Seawater Cooling Systems 5.3 Questions - Fuel Oil System 5.4 Questions - Engine Room Systems (General) 6 Ship Construction 6.1 Questions - Ship Construction 7 Steering Gear 7.1 Questions - Steering Gear 8 Shafting 8.1 Questions - Shafting 9 Electrical 9.1 Questions - Switchboards, Circuit breakers and Switchboard Instrumentation 9.2 Questions - Parallel Operation of Generators 9.3 Questions - Motor Starters 9.4 Questions - Shore Supply 9.5 Questions - Electrical (General) 10 Electrical Protection 10.1 Questions - Electrical Protection (General) 10.2 Questions - Fault Protection 10.3 Questions - Circuit Breaker 10.4 Questions - Overcurrent Protection 10.5 Questions - Fuses 10.6 Questions - Protection Discrimination 10.7 Questions - Loss of Excitation 10.8 Questions - Undervoltage Protection 10.9 Questions - Reverse Power Protection 10.10 Questions - Motor Overload Protection 10.11 Questions - Earth Faults 11 Electrical Safety 11.1 Questions - General Electrical Maintenance 11.2 Questions - Switchboard Maintenance 11.3 Questions - Motor Maintenance 11.4 Questions - Motor Control Gear Maintenance 11.5 Questions - Maintenance of Lighting 11.6 Questions - Electric Shock 11.7 Questions - Circuit Safety Devices 11.8 Questions - Earth Safety Devices 11.9 Questions - Welding 11.10 Questions - Static Electricity and Interference 11.11 Questions - Emergency Power Supplies 12 Instrumentation and Control 12.1 Questions - Control (General) 12.2 Questions - Control Systems 12.3 Questions - Measuring Instruments 12.4 Questions - Automatic Control Theory 12.5 Questions - Types of Control Action 12.6 Questions - Automatic Controllers 12.7 Questions - Control System Components 12.8 Questions - Supply Systems 12.9 Questions - Practical Control Systems 12.10 Questions - Alarm Indication Systems 12.11 Questions - Operation And Maintenance 13 Diesel Engine Theory & Structure 13.1 Questions - Engine Types 13.2 Questions - Engine Construction 13.3 Questions - The Crankshaft 13.4 Questions - Connecting Rods and Crossheads 13.5 Questions - Pistons 13.6 Questions - Cylinder Diaphragm and Piston Rod Gland 13.7 Questions - Cylinder Liner 13.8 Questions - Cylinder Cover 13.9 Questions - Camshafts and Valve Gear 13.10 Questions - Turbocharge Systems 14 Fuel Systems 14.1 Questions - Fuel Oil 14.2 Questions - Supply of Fuel Oil 14.3 Questions - Fuel Pumps 14.4 Questions - Fuel Injectors 15 Combustion 15.1 Questions - Fuel and Fuel Burning (Diesel Engines) 16 Lubrication 16.1 Questions - The lubricating oil system 16.2 Questions - Lubricating Oils (1) 16.3 Questions - Lubrication Fundamentals 16.4 Questions - Lubricating Oils (2) 16.5 Questions - Shipboard Lubricating Oil Tests 16.6 Questions - Grease 16.7 Questions - Oil Drain Tank 16.8 Questions - Pre-Cleaning and Corrosion Protection 16.9 Questions - Rotary Displacement Pumps 16.10 Questions - Coolers 16.11 Questions - Oil Maintenance 17 Starting & Manoeuvring Safety 17.1 Questions - Starting Air 17.2 Questions - Manoeuvring/Direct Reversing Engines 17.3 Questions - Safety Systems (Crankcase) 18 Boilers 18.1 Questions - Boiler Types 18.2 Questions - Evaporators 18.3 Questions - Boiler Mountings 18.4 Questions - Water Gauges 18.5 Questions - Boiler Operation 18.6 Questions - Tube Failures ANSWERS 1 Firefighting 1.1 Answers - Fire Prevention and Sources of Ignition on Ships 1.2 Answers - Inert Gas and Extinguishers 1.3 Answers - Co2, Sprinkler Systems and Detection 1.4 Answers - Classification Regulations 2 Safety 2.1 Answers - Enclosed Spaces and Entry 2.2 Answers - Lifting Plant and Welding 2.3 Answers - Pollution and Harmful Substances 3 Materials 4 Auxiliary Machinery 4.1 Answers - Heat Exchangers 4.2 Answers - Pumps 4.3 Answers - Filters 4.4 Answers - Stabilisers 4.5 Answers - Refrigeration 5 Engine Room Systems 5.1 Answers - Bilge and Ballast System 5.2 Answers - Fresh Water and Sea Water Cooling Systems 5.3 Answers - Fuel Oil System 5.4 Answers - Engine Room Systems (General) 6 Ship Construction 6.1 Answers - Ship Construction 7 Steering Gear 7.1 Answers - Steering Gear 8 Shafting 8.1 Answers - Shafting 9 Electrical 9.1 Answers - Switchboards, Circuit breakers, Switchboard Instrumentation 9.2 Answers - Parallel Operation of Generators 9.3 Answers - Motor Starters 9.4 Answers - Shore Supply 9.5 Answers - Electrical (General) 10 Electrical Protection 10.1 Answers - Electrical Protection (General) 10.2 Answers - Fault Protection 10.3 Answers - Circuit Breaker 10.4 Answers - Overcurrent Protection 10.5 Answers - Fuses 10.6 Answers - Protection Discrimination 10.7 Answers - Loss of Excitation 10.8 Answers - Undervoltage Protection 10.9 Answers - Reverse Power Protection 10.10 Answers - Motor Overload Protection 10.11 Answers - Earth Faults 11 Electrical Safety 11.1 Answers - General Electrical Maintenance 11.2 Answers - Switchboard Maintenance 11.3 Answers - Motor Maintenance 11.4 Answers - Motor Control Gear Maintenance 11.5 Answers - Maintenance of Lighting 11.6 Answers - Electric Shock 11.7 Answers - Circuit Safety Devices 11.8 Answers - Earth Safety Devices 11.9 Answers - Welding 11.10 Answers - Static Electricity and Interference 11.11 Answers - Emergency Power Supplies 12 Instrumentation and Control 12.1 Answers - Control (General) 12.2 Answers - Control Systems 12.3 Answers - Measuring Instruments 12.4 Answers - Automatic Control Theory 12.5 Answers - Types of Control Action 12.6 Answers - Automatic Controllers 12.7 Answers - Control System Components 12.8 Answers - Supply Systems 12.9 Answers - Practical Control Systems 12.10 Answers - Alarm Indication Systems 12.11 Answers - Operation and Maintenance 13 Diesel Engine Theory & Structure 13.1 Answers - Engine Types 13.2 Answers - Engine Construction 13.3 Answers - The Crankshaft 13.4 Answers - Connecting Rods and Crossheads 13.5 Answers - Pistons 13.6 Answers - Cylinder Diaphragm and Piston Rod Gland 13.7 Answers - Cylinder Liner 13.8 Answers - Cylinder Cover 13.9 Answers - Camshafts and Valve Gear 13.10 Answers - Turbocharge Systems 14 Fuel Systems 14.1 Answers - Fuel Oil 14.2 Answers - Supply of Fuel Oil 14.3 Answers - Fuel Pumps 14.4 Answers - Fuel Injectors 15 Combustion 15.1 Answers - Fuel and Fuel Burning (Diesel Engines) 16 Lubrication 16.1 Answers - The Lubricating Oil System 16.2 Answers - Lubricating Oils (1) 16.3 Answers - Lubrication Fundamentals 16.4 Answers - Lubricating Oils (2) 16.5 Answers - Shipboard Lubricating Oil Tests 16.6 Answers - Grease 16.7 Answers - Oil Drain Tank 16.8 Answers - Pre-Cleaning and Corrosion Protection 16.9 Answers - Rotary Displacement Pumps 16.10 Answers - Coolers 16.11 Answers - Oil Maintenance 17 Starting & Manoeuvring Safety 17.1 Answers - Starting Air 17.2 Answers - Manoeuvring / Direct Reversing Engines 17.3 Answers - Safety Systems (Crankcase) 18 Boilers 18.1 Answers - Boiler Types 18.2 Answers - Evaporators 18.3 Answers - Boiler Mountings 18.4 Answers - Water Gauges 18.5 Answers - Boiler Operation 18.6 Answers - Tube Failures