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marinediesels.co.uk deals with the construction, operation, running and maintenance of large slow speed two stroke crosshead diesel engines such as Sulzer, MAN B&W and Mitsubishi, and medium speed four stroke trunk piston diesel engines such as Wartsila, Pielstick, Sulzer, MAK etc., as found in the majority of ocean going merchant vessels. Learn about problems which can be encountered such as scavenge fires and crankcase explosions, and how to prevent them. Find out how the engine power is calculated using the Mean Indicated Pressure, discover how the engine starts using compressed air and how Turbocharging works.

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marinediesels.co.uk is constructed, maintained and operated by a senior lecturer at Warsash Maritime Academy, part of Southampton Solent University, a college at the forefront of education and research in Nautical science and Marine Engineering. If you are considering sitting for your class 1 or 2 Certificate of Competency Motor Engineering Knowledge, then consider Warsash Maritime Academy as an option. Lecturers are available for 1 to 1 consultation and help throughout the course. Read the comments of some past students: - CLICK HERE

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