General engineering knowledge for marine enginees / Leslie Jackson and Thomas D. Morton ; revised by Paul A. Russell.

By: Jackson, Leslie, 1929- [author.].

Contributor(s): Morton, Thomas D. (Thomas Dunn), 1929- [author.] | Russell, Paul A. (Paul Anthony) [editor.].

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BookSeries: Reeds marine engineering and technology: 8.Publisher: London : Adlard Coles Nautical/Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2013Copyright date: ©2013Edition: Fifth edition.Description: ix, 574 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781408175965 (paperback).Subject(s): Marine engineering

DDC classification: 623.8

Contents:

Materials -- Fuel technology -- Boilers and ancillaries -- Corrosion, water treatment and tests -- Manoeuvring and steering: steering gears, stabilisers, rudders and thrusters -- Power transmission systems -- Refrigeration and air conditioning -- Fire and safety -- Pumps and pumping systems -- On-board management of fuel and lubricating oil -- Instrumentation and control -- Management and leadership.

List(s) this item appears in: NMCI Marine Engineering Resouces

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
General Lending	MTU National Maritime College of Ireland Library Lending	623.8 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Checked out	24/01/2022	00213487
General Lending	MTU National Maritime College of Ireland Library Lending	623.8 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		00213486

Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Developed to complement Reeds Vol. 12 (Motor Engineering for Marine Engineers), this textbook is key for all marine engineering officer cadets.This new edition has been extensively updated to include the latest equipment, practices and trends in marine engineering, as well as incorporating the 2010 Manila Amendments, particularly relating to Management. Accessibly written and clearly illustrated, this book is the core guide focusing on the knowledge needed for passing the engineering certificate of Competency (CoC) examinations.This key textbook takes into account the varying needs of students studying motor engineering, recognising recent changes to the Merchant Navy syllabus and current pathways to a sea-going engineering career, including National diplomas, Higher National Diploma and degree courses.An essential buy for any marine engineering student.

Includes index.

CIT Module NAUT 6053 - Core reading.

CIT Module NAUT 6054 - Core reading.

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Paul A Russell was Head of School at the National Sea Training Centre at North West Kent College, UK as well as lecturer in Marine Engineering at the University of Greenwich. He is Managing Director of Thamesview Maritime Limited, a marine engineering consultancy specialising in the professional development of marine engineers and has previously worked as the Editor for the journal Marine Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery. Paul has also completed two terms in office as the Chair of the South East branch of the Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology.