MEP Series: Volume 2 Part 18: The Operation and Maintenance of Machinery in Motorships

Many changes and new developments have occurred in the marine industry, particularly in engine design and shipboard practice. This comprehensive new title address the changes dealing with slow and medium speed engines, auxiliary machinery and boilers, refrigeration and air conditioning plant, electrical machinery and waste treatment and disposal. Practical and informative, this title will be useful to seagoing engineers and students studying for their certificates of competence and shore based marine engineers. Written by a marine engineer for marine engineers, this book covers the operation and maintenance of most types of machinery found in today’s motorships including medium speed engines, auxiliary machinery and waste treatment and disposal – including new regulations which apply to this area. As well as these practical aspects, fuels and bunkering, UMS, air conditioning and refrigeration are also covered in this new title. Backed up with over 115 explanatory diagrams and illustrations this is an up-to-date guide for the modern marine engineer, whether in training or already established as a practising engineer.