THE FUTURE ENGINE ROOM--A NEW DEGREE OF FREEDOM

In 1984, Wartsila Diesel performed an extensive study of the future propulsion engine. The study concluded that a medium speed diesel of high reliability would be capable of outperforming the crosshead engine as a prime mover in virtually every type of ship. The space saved could be utilized in various ways, allowing smaller hull dimensions, larger living quarters, a lower deckhouse, increased cargo space, or improved access for maintenance. The study covered machinery concepts for typical ships; cooling water systems; fuel systems; lubricating oil systems; alarm and monitoring systems; and maintenance systems. Salient points from the study in each of these areas are highlighted.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Journal article
• Publication Date: 1989-1

Media Info

• Pagination: 2-1/3p.
• Serial:
  • Shipping World & Shipbuilder
  • Volume: 187
  • Issue Number: No.4050
  • Publisher: Seven Kings Publications, Limited
  • ISSN: 0037-3931
  • Serial URL: http://www.shippingworld.org/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cooling water; Engine rooms; Engines; Fuel systems; Lubrication; Monitoring; Vehicle maintenance; Warning systems
• Uncontrolled Terms: Condition monitoring
• Old TRIS Terms: Engine maintenance; Medium speed diesels
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00657234
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM