Welcome to marinediesels.co.uk

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.

ABOUT THIS SITE

marinediesels.co.uk is constructed, maintained and operated by a senior lecturer at Warsash Maritime Centre, part of Southampton Institute, 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 then you may be better off coming to Warsash where the pass rates in Engineering Knowledge are more than twice the national average for those who complete the course. Lectures are interactive and use the latest technology to deliver up to date information through presentations and video, backed up with comprehensive course notes and tutorials. Lecturers are available for 1 to 1 consultation and help throughout the course. Read the comments of some past students: - CLICK HERE

Students at Warsash Maritime Centre will have full access to this site including the model answers to first and second class questions. Others wishing to access the restricted sections of the site can do so on payment of a reasonable fee.

DISCLAIMER

Although every effort is made to be accurate in the information given on this website, no responsibility will be accepted for any errors or omissions.

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