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medium speed engine

   MEDIUM SPEED ENGINE  

  •     Such engines  are running in between (250-850) rpm and above this range are defined as HSE (high speed engine).

  •      Mostly Auxiliary engines are medium speed engine and alternator is coupled with it and is used for electrical power generation.

  •      Low weight of engine and  reduced space requirement( turbocharger has reduced the space of E/R by 30% and 300% by weight w.r.t slow speed engine and less machinery weight is helpful stabilizing trim)

  •        Low head space (provides continuous deck by shipbuilder which helps in cargo carriage , layout of control room , auxiliary engine ,stores)

  •     Speed of engine and propeller is independent to each other hence best design speed can be selected for both. A free selection of rpm of propeller can increase its efficiency.

  •      The same engines can be used for various other duties like driving alternator and cargo pump in ports.

  •    Spare parts are cheap and very easy to handle store and transport. 

  •    Disadvantages of it (more lubricating oil consumption, short service life of exhaust valve, more maintenance work, high load on bearing requires more attention and replacement, high level of noise).


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