Study to Improve the Starting Probability of Lifeboat Diesel Engines.

Abstract

This report presents the results of a study to find a state-of-the-art solution to the cold starting problem of lifeboat diesel engines. The cold starting problem is phrased in a two-tier objective, namely: (1) being able to start the engine reliably at -22 F using starting aids and ship's power, and (2) starting the diesel engines reliably at ambient temperatures when ship's power is not available. This study was conducted in two parts: a state-of-the-art survey and a system design and laboratory testing program. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA072702

Entities

People

  • R. M. Dijulio
  • R. Saucedo

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Pressure
  • Battery Chargers
  • Burning Rate
  • Combustion
  • Combustion Chambers
  • Diesel Engines
  • Diesel Fuels
  • Energy
  • Ethers
  • Ignition Lag
  • Jet Engine Fuels
  • Lead Acid Batteries
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Testing
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design