Reeds Vol 12 Motor Engineering Knowledge for Marine Engineers

Paul Anthony Russell, Thomas D. Morton, Anthony S Prince, Leslie Jackson

ISBN 10: 1472953444 / ISBN 13: 9781472953445

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, GB, 2018

About this Item

Developed to complement Reeds Vol 8 (General Engineering for Marine Engineers), this indispensable textbook comprehensively covers the motor engineering syllabus for marine engineering officer cadets. Starting with the theoretical and practical thermodynamic operating cycles, the book is structured to give a description of the engines and components used to extract energy from fossil fuels and achieve high levels of efficiency. Accessibly written and clearly illustrated, this book is the only guide available for marine engineering students focusing on the knowledge needed for passing the motor engineering certificate of Competency (CoC) examinations.This new edition reflects all developments within the discipline and includes updates and additions on, amongst other things:· Engine emissions and control engineering· Fuel injection· Starting and reversing· Ancillary supply systems· Safety and the environmentPlus updates to many of the technical engineering drawings.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reeds Vol 12 Motor Engineering Knowledge for Marine Engineers
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, GB
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1472953444
• ISBN 13: 9781472953445
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 5th or later Edition
• Condition: New
• Weight: 583 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Developed to complement Reeds Vol 8 (General Engineering for Marine Engineers), this indispensable textbook comprehensively covers the motor engineering syllabus for marine engineering officer cadets. Starting with the theoretical and practical thermodynamic operating cycles, the book is structured to give a description of the engines and components used to extract energy from fossil fuels and achieve high levels of efficiency.

Accessibly written and clearly illustrated, this book is the only guide available for marine engineering students focusing on the knowledge needed for passing the motor engineering certificate of Competency (CoC) examinations.

This new edition reflects all developments within the discipline and includes updates and additions on, among other things:

· Engine emissions and control engineering
· Fuel injection
· Starting and reversing
· Ancillary supply systems
· Safety and the environment

Plus updates to many of the technical engineering drawings.

About the Authors

Paul A Russell was Head of School at the National Sea Training Centre at North West Kent College, UK as well as lecturer in Marine Engineering at the University of Greenwich. He is Managing Director of Thamesview Maritime Limited, a marine engineering consultancy specialising in the professional development of marine engineers and has previously worked as the Editor for the journal Marine Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery. Paul has also completed two terms as office as the Chair of the South East branch of the Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology.

Thomas D Morton is CEng, FIMarE, Extra First Class Engineers' Certificate.

Leslie Jackson is BSc, CEng, FIMarE, FRINA, Extra First Class Engineers' Certificate.