Main engine
The engine that drives the propeller, usually a large two-stroke or medium-speed four-stroke diesel.
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Main engine |
| Russian | Главный двигатель |
| Romanian | Motor principal |
| Polish | Silnik główny |
| Latvian | Galvenais dzinējs |
| Filipino | Main engine (pangunahing makina) |
| Indonesian | Mesin induk |
| Chinese | 主机 |
| Croatian | Glavni motor |
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PistonMoving part in the cylinder that takes the combustion pressure; its rings seal against the liner.Cylinder linerReplaceable sleeve in which the piston runs; wear is checked by measuring its bore at set positions.Cylinder head (cylinder cover)Top cover of the cylinder that carries the valves, the fuel injector and the safety valve.Fuel injector (fuel valve)Valve that sprays fuel into the cylinder at high pressure; its opening pressure and spray are tested on a test bench.Fuel injection pumpPump that raises fuel to injection pressure and meters the amount delivered to each cylinder.TurbochargerExhaust-gas turbine driving a compressor that pushes more air into the cylinders; its compressor and turbine side are washed regularly.Scavenge air (charge air)Compressed air from the turbocharger that fills the cylinders and blows out exhaust gas; scavenge spaces are inspected for fire and deposits.Charge air cooler (air cooler)Heat exchanger after the turbocharger that cools the charge air; the pressure drop across it shows fouling.