Class One Motor Engineering 1.

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DIAGNOSIS OF DIESEL ENGINES

The marine engineer must be aware that the engine under his control is performing at its optimum level. This will not only reduce the fuel required for a given power or voyage, but also reduce maintenance requirements and costs. There are various methods by which this can be achieved, namely:  1. Trend analysis  2. Indicator cards  3. Computer analysis
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The trend of engine performance has been used for a number of years by engine builders by measuring the following parameters;  a) Exhaust temps  b) Fuel rack setting, this will equal fuel input when all pumps are in good condition.  c) T/C revs and scavenge pressure obtained  d) Pressure drop across scavenge coolers and T/C air filters  e) Temp & pressure of fuel input  f) Actual measurement of Pmax (combustion pressure), and Pcomp
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There are five types of indicator cards:cards:

Power or in-phase cards inCylinder power, calculated from the area within the p~V diagram. Indicates afterburning present when card shape enlarged during the expansion stroke. Draw or out-of-phase cards out-ofMeasurement of the compression pressure. Measurement of the point of fuel ignition. Light/weak spring card Fouling of exhaust or scavenge gas flows. Compression card Measurement of the compression pressure. Timing check of the indicator cam. Pressure derivative Measurement of the point of fuel ignition. Measurement of the maximum rate of pressure rise following initial combustion. 1.0 Engine Performance

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