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What you need to know about main engine continuous low load operation Full post story can be read if you click the link below: https://chiefengineerlog.com/2022/08/22/what-you-need-to-know-about-main-engine-continuous-low-load-operation/

What you need to know about Ship Energy Efficiency Full post story can be read if you click the link below: https://chiefengineerlog.com/2022/08/19/ship-energy-efficiency/

What you need to know about the earth fault in electrical systems Full post story can be read if you click the link below: https://chiefengineerlog.com/2022/08/15/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-earth-fault-in-electrical-systems/

The difference between camshaft and electronic controlled engines.

What you need to know about vessel thrusters (bow and stern) Full story can be read if you click the link below: https://chiefengineerlog.com/?p=2610&preview=true

What you need to know about electrical preferential tripping and sequential restarting Full story can be read if you click the link below: https://chiefengineerlog.com/2022/08/08/what-you-need-to-know-about-electrical-preferential-tripping-and-sequential-restarting/

What you need to know about Oily Water Separator (OWS) Full story can be read if you click the link below: https://chiefengineerlog.com/2022/08/05/oily-water-separator/

What you need to know about inspection and monitoring of crankshaft bearings Full story can be read if you click the link below: https://chiefengineerlog.com/2022/08/03/what-you-need-to-know-about-inspection-and-monitoring-of-crankshaft-bearings/

What is engine Oil Mist Detector (OMD) and what to do in case of an oil mist alarm Story can be read if you click the link below: https://chiefengineerlog.com/2022/08/01/what-is-engine-oil-mist-detector-omd-and-what-to-do-in-case-of-an-oil-mist-alarm/

Boiler chemical dosing and control Full post story can be read if you click the link below: https://chiefengineerlog.com/2022/07/30/boiler-chemical-dosing-and-control/

What is electrical motor Insulation Resistance and how to check it Full post story can be read if you click the link below: https://chiefengineerlog.com/2022/07/28/what-is-electrical-motor-insulation-resistance-and-how-to-check-it/

How to check fuel injector valve condition Full post story can be read if you click the link below: https://chiefengineerlog.com/2022/07/26/how-to-check-fuel-injector-valve-condition/

Why do boiler furnace explosions occur? Full post story can be read if you click the link below: https://chiefengineerlog.com/2022/07/24/why-do-boiler-furnace-explosions-occur/

What you need to know about spark erosion on main engine Full post story can be read if you click the link below: https://chiefengineerlog.com/2022/07/21/what-you-need-to-know-about-spark-erosion-on-main-engine/

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Did you know that the purifier ejection monitoring system is utilizing the separator motor current to check whether the ejection were properly or not? During the ejection itself the bowl speed will drop down. The ejection monitoring system is just monitoring the spike of the motor current and in case the spike in the current is too low or will be detected too late an corresponding alarm will be given by timing unit. In case the ejection took place but there is no spike at all the clutch needs to be checked along with clutch shoes and flat belt, as the impurities will cause a slipping belt.