Understanding Marine Diesels - John C. Payne

Understanding Marine Diesels

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Buch | Softcover
146 Seiten
2024 | Second Edition
The Lyons Press (Verlag)
978-1-57409-359-9 (ISBN)
22,40 inkl. MwSt
From John C. Payne, one of the foremost international authorities on marine electrical systems and electronics, comes an easy-to-understand yet thorough treatment of marine diesel engines and the technical issues facing every boat owner.

Concise, compact, and fully illustrated for easy reference, Understanding Marine Diesels: 2nd Edition has been fully revised throughout. This guide offers a comprehensive coverage of marine diesel engine parts and what they do, checklists for regular engine care and maintenance as well as troubleshooting, and an overview of electrical systems. Text and illustrations address the following major topics:



Basic diesel theory
Fuel system maintenance
The function of filters
How to keep the engine cool
How to inspect a water pump impeller
The function of oil lubrication
Engine operation and maintenance
Engine instrumentation systems

John C. Payne is a professional marine electrical engineer and surveyor, with a career spanning more than forty years in commercial shipping, the offshore oil industry, and yachting. He is a qualified technical writer and author of fifteen marine electrical and electronics books, including Marine Electrical and Electronics Bible, and numerous magazine articles. John has been involved with everything from submarine sonar systems and oil rig operation manuals to military helicopters. Currently, he is a commissioning manager for some of the world's largest and most complex offshore oil production and drilling installations. He has built, restored, and cruised several yachts and lives aboard his own boat. He is a member of the ABYC and the Cruising Association.

Erscheinungsdatum
Reihe/Serie Sheridan House Guides to Boat Maintenance
Verlagsort Guilford
Sprache englisch
Maße 151 x 227 mm
Gewicht 231 g
Themenwelt Sachbuch/Ratgeber Sport Segeln / Tauchen / Wassersport
Technik
ISBN-10 1-57409-359-2 / 1574093592
ISBN-13 978-1-57409-359-9 / 9781574093599
Zustand Neuware
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