Describe the preparation in warming up the main associated auxiliaries and auxiliary prime mover prior

to the actual operation of the main propulsion engine (Gas turbine).

Marine machinery is designed to ensure the proper functioning of a ship’s main engines, piping
systems, and equipment. Auxiliary marine machinery includes pumps, compressors, and blowers for
circulating fuel and the fresh water and seawater used in cooling systems, for supplying air to the
starting system of the main engine, for cooling refrigerated holds, and for air-conditioning various parts
of the ship and for refrigeration machinery. The auxiliary machinery may be in support of the main
propulsion engines and include heat exchangers and compressed air, or in support of ship and cargo
handling such as propellers and shafting, steering gear and deck cranes, or in support of ship services
such as ballast water arrangements and sewage systems. Auxiliary marine machinery also includes
separators for removing water and other contaminants from fuel and oil, steering machinery, capstans,
windlasses, winches for anchoring, mooring, and cargo loading, and cranes.

Lubrication of Main Engine start pre-lubrication of the engine well before starting the marine
engine. For the main engine it should be started before 1 hour and for auxiliary 4-stroke engines at least
15 minutes in advance. Check All Important Parameters after starting the lubrication pump, check lube
oil levels and all other running pump parameters such as cooling water pressure, fuel oil temp and
pressure, control and starting air pressure etc. to ensure that all are in the accepted range. Manually
Check Turning Gear ensure that the turning gear is properly disengaged by checking it locally even when
the remote signal is showing-“disengaged” sign. Some auxiliary engines are provided with a tommy bar
for rotation, ensure that it is removed from the flywheel before the engine is started. Check Jacket
Cooling Water Temperature the jacket cooling water temperature of the engine should be maintained at
least 60 deg C for the main engine and 40 deg C for the auxiliary engine (it may vary depending upon the
KW rating of the engine). Warm up the Engine the incoming ship generator should be run at no load for
at least 5 mins to allow warming up of the system. Put Load Sharing Switch to Manual when the 2nd
generator is started, it will try to come on load as soon as possible due to the autoload automation
provided for sharing the equal load (if same rated capacity). While starting the 2nd generator, keep in
mind to put the load sharing switch to manual. This will avoid the “just started” generator coming on
load, giving it some time for warm-up.