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Jerzy Listewnik

Abstract

Proper load control of contemporary highly rated marine diesel engines is of paramount importance. The paper concentrates on the load diagrams of older and to days engines. Further means of controlling the engine power by a load control system are discussed. In the absence of a torquemeter on board the question is answered whether readings taken from a fuel pump rack or the engine load indicator are accurate enough to determine the power of the engine. Examples of discrepances between torquemeter and load indicator readings based on concrete examples leading to serious consequences are given. 1. Introduction Contemporary marine diesel engines especially of the slow speed type since their introduction in 1983 whether it be a MAN-B&

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