|EP-09: Construction of a Marine Diesel Engine Turbocharger| Maritime Shorts- Knowledge in a Minute The turbocharger is an integral part of the ship’s marine engine as it reuses the exhaust gases in order to increase the overall efficiency of the engine. But do you know the construction of a marine turbocharger? Check out our video to find out. Let us know in the comments if you liked this video For more such maritime-related content, visit www.marineinsight.com #ship #marineinsight #maritimesho

Most modern ships use a reciprocating diesel engine as their prime mover, due to their operating simplicity, robustness and fuel economy compared to most other prime mover mechanisms. The rotating crankshaft can be directly coupled to the propeller with slow speed engines, via a reduction gearbox for medium and high speed engines, or via an alternator and electric motor in diesel-electric vessels. The rotation of the crankshaft is connected to the camshaft or a hydraulic pump on an intelligent d

465K views · 216 reactions | The course is about being independent. It is designed to impart the mechanical know-how that participants need to venture past the sight of land or to destinations beyond the range of SeaTow. And even if you intend to do your boating close to home and plan to hire technicians for maintenance and repairs, this course has value. | Power & Motoryacht Magazine | Facebook