General Engineering Knowledge

Informationen zum Autor Marine Engineer! UK Klappentext This book covers the general engineering knowledge required by candidates for the Department of Transport's Certificates of Competency in Marine Engineering, Class One and Class Two. The text is updated throughout in this third edition, and new chapters have been added on production of fresh water and on noise and vibration. Reference is also provided to up-to-date papers and official publications on specialized topics. These updates ensure that this little volume will continue to be a useful pre-examination and revision text. - Marine Engineers Review, January 1992 Zusammenfassung This book covers the general engineering knowledge required by candidates for the Department of Transport's Certificates of Competency in Marine Engineering, Class One and Class Two. The text is updated throughout in this third edition, and new chapters have been added on production of fresh water and on noise and vibration. Inhaltsverzeichnis CONTENTS INCLUDE: Centrifugal pumps and priming; Coolers and cooling systems; Hazards in enclosed spaces; Fire protection; Fuel handling and treatment; Refrigeration, air conditioning, heating; Metallurgical tests; Stern bearings and seals; Steering gear; Pollution prevention; Production of fresh water; Noise and vibration; Index.

Product details

• Authors: H D McGeorge, H D (Marine Engineer Mcgeorge, H. D. Mcgeorge, H.d. Mcgeorge
• Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.1991
• EAN: 9780750600064
• ISBN: 978-0-7506-0006-4
• No. of pages: 168
• Series: Marine Engineering Series; Marine Engineering Series
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > General, dictionaries; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / General, TRANSPORTATION / Ships & Shipbuilding / Repair & Maintenance, environmental science, engineering & technology, Environmental science, engineering and technology