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Understanding Diesel Engine Performance

By Mohit | In: Main Engine | Last Updated on July 22, 2016
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On ship, it is important to check the performance of the engine from time to time so as to ascertain
working condition and fault finding. In earlier days, the performance of diesel engine was taken manually,
but with the advancement of technology, automatic monitoring systems are being used.
Types of Diesel Engine Monitoring Systems
With the help of monitoring systems, the diesel performance of the engine can be taken easily and within
no time. The new technology provides two types of monitoring systems.
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In the first system, the diesel performance is monitored continuously and is thus known as online
monitoring. Whereas in the second system, the engineer has to manually put the instrument on the
cylinder head, connecting the wire to rpm sensor and taking the readings manually and later transferring
to the computer. Generally on ships, the main engine has an online diesel performance system whereas
for diesel generators have a manual system.
The type of system that is to be installed depends on the company and the type of ship and engine. The
online system is quite costly than the manual one. In online system the diesel performance can be seen
remotely in the control room as well as in the cabin of the chief engineer. The system also provides
several graphs which precisely analyzes the condition of the engine. The graphs provide as similar to
draw and indicator cards plotted by the manual system. They help in achieving reliable and efficient
operation of the marine engine.
From the graphs obtained, various characteristics such as engine timing, compression pressure, cylinder
output etc. can be analyzed. They also tell us whether the engine is balanced or if some units are
overloaded. The graphs also indicates if the timing has to be adjusted, information on piston rings leaking
etc., thus providing necessary maintenance and adjustments to avoid engine failure or damage to the
engine.
Generally, the diesel performance of main engine and auxiliary engines are taken once every month and
the report is then analyzed. A copy of the report is also sent to the company’s technical department along
with the chief engineer’s comments on the report. The technical department checks and replies back if
any points are missed by the ship’s staff.
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The diesel performance reports are kept as records so that it can be compared with the recent reports
and the trend can be checked to analyze if the diesel performance has deteriorated or improved. If the
report shows a downward trend, then maintenance is done and necessary parts are replaced or adjusted.
Advantages of Diesel Performance System
1) Efficient and reliable operation of the engine.

2) Helps in saving fuel and optimizing SFOC( Specific Fuel Oil Consumption.
3) Helps in predicting the necessary repairs and preventing engine failure.
4) Helps in reducing spare parts cost and increasing time between overhauls.
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About Mohit
Mohit Kaushik is a marine engineer sailing with Maersk Shipping. He handles website
development and technical support at Marine Insight. Apart from handling web
development projects, he also manages a logistics company and have a keen interest in modern
logistic technologies .
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APRIL 6, 2017 AT 9:49 PM
I had no idea that diesel engines tend to be much more reliable than traditional ones. I’ve been
wanting to find a car that has an engine that could last for years. I’m hoping that I could learn
more about proper maintenance to assure that it performs adequately.
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