Reeds Marine Engineering and Technology. Vol 8. General Engineering Knowledge for Marine Engineers/Морская техника и технологии. Том 8. Общие технические знания для судовых инженеров

Издание на английском языке
The book is intended to prepare students for exams in general engineering training for marine engineers that meet international standards. It covers the requirements set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and includes recent changes, such as the 2010 amendments to the STCW standards and the MARPOL Annex VI regulations on environmental safety. The text covers the basics required for various certification levels, focusing on safety procedures and marine engineering practices. In addition, the book is useful not only for students, but also for senior engineers who want to keep up to date with the latest trends in the field. Exam preparation requires diligence, and students are encouraged to use drawings and detailed descriptions for quality preparation.

Contents
Preface
1. Materials
Manufacture of Iron and Steel
Converting Iron to Steel
Cast Iron
Simple Metallurgy of Iron, Cast Iron and Steel and the Effect of Carbon
Killed Steel
Properties of Materials
Testing of Materials
Treatment of Metals
Forming of Metals
Elements in Irons and Steels
Effect of Alloying Elements
Non-ferrous Metals
Non-metallic Materials
Welding
Gas Cutting
2. Fuel technology
Liquid Fuels
Testing of Liquid Fuel and Oils
Combustion of Fuel
Analysis of Flue Gases
Boiler Combustion Equipment Gaseous Fuels
3. Boilers and ancillaries
Introduction
Safety Valves
Water Level Indicators
Boiler Controls
Other Boiler Mountings
Other Boiler Fittings
Boilers
Some Defects, Causes and Repairs in Auxiliary Boilers BoilerTesting
Packaged Auxiliary Boiler
Reducing Valve
Thermal Fluid Systems
Evaporators (FreshWater Generation at Sea)
Methods of Controlling and Minimising Scale (Evaporators)
Low-pressure Evaporating and Distilling Plants
Two-stage Flash Evaporator
4. Corrosion, watertreatment and tests
Corrosion
Corrosion of Metals in SeaWater
Other Corrosion Topics
Corrosion in Boilers
Analysis of SeaWater
Analysis of a FreshWater Sample
BoilerWaterTreatment
Lime and SodaTreatment
Caustic Soda (sodium hydroxide, NaOH) Treatment
PhosphateTreatment
Boilers Not in Service
Cleaning of New Boilers
BoilerWaterTests
Diesel Engine CoolingWater
5. Manoeuvring and steering
Steering Gears, Stabilisers, Rudders and Thrusters
Steering Systems
Power (Amplifier) Units
Actuator (Servo) Mechanisms
Principal Rules Relating to Steering Gears
The Ship Stabiliser
Auto Control
6. Power transmission systems
Introduction and Basic Design Considerations
Shaft LineTransmission
Alignment
Crankshaft Deflections
Shafting Stresses
Guidelines forTransmission Shafts
The Propeller Shaft and SternTube
Simple Balancing
Simple Vibration
7. Refrigeration and air conditioning
Ozone Depleting Substances
Basic Principles of the Refrigeration Cycle
Refrigerants
The Vapour Compression System
Compressor
Heat Exchangers
Direct Expansion Units
Absorption-type Refrigerator Unit
Brine Circuits
Basic Principles of Air Conditioning
Insulation
Gas Containment Systems
8. Fire andsafety
Principle of Fire
Fire Prevention and Precautions
Classification of Fires and Extinguishing Methods
Fire Detection Methods
Critical Analysis of Fire Extinguishing Media
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Fixed Firefighting Installations
Water Spray Systems
Breathing Apparatus
9. Pumps and pumping systems
Types of Pumps
Positive Displacement Pumps
Roto-dynamic Pumps
Comparison of Pumps, Suction Lift, Cavitation
Associated Equipment and Systems
Preventionof Pollution of the Sea by Oil
Injectors and Ejectors
Sewage and Sludge
Pipe Arrangements and Fittings
Some Rules Relatingto Pumping Systems'Bilge System
10. On-boardmanagement of fuel and lubricating oil
Clarification and Separation
Centrifuges
Centrifugal Purification
Lubrication
Grease
11. Instrumentation and control
Instruments
Telemetry
Automation and Control
Control Systems
12. Management and leadership
The Regulation of Shipping
Technical Issues that Require Careful Management
Ship Management
Company Management Structures
Machinery Maintenance
Report Writing
Test examples
Index