Reed's general engineering knowledge for marine engineers / by Leslie Jackson and Thomas D. Morton.

By:

Jackson, Leslie, 1929- [author]

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Material type: Text

TextSeries: Reed's practical mathematics series ; v. 8London : Aldard Coles Nautical, 2003Edition: Fourth editionDescription: 519 pages : illustrations ; 22 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

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volume

ISBN:

9780713682649

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DDC classification:

623.87 J.L.R 21

LOC classification:

VM600 .J32 1978

Contents:

CHAPTER 1- Materials Manufacture of iron and steel - processes. Cast iron. Simple metal- Iurgy of steel and cast iron. Proper- ties of materials - ductility, hard- ness, etc. Testing of materials - tensile, hardness, impact, etc. Non- destructive tests. metals annealing, etc. Forming of metals – casting, forging, etc. Elements in irons and steels. Effects of alloying elements. Non-ferrous metals. Non- metallic materials. Table of properties and uses of various metals. Welding - electric arc processes, preparation, faults. Soldering and brazing. Gas cutting Treatment of hardening, tempering, CHAPTER 2- Fuel Technology Liquid fuels petroleum, distilla- tion, refining. Testing of liquid fuels and oils - density, viscosity, flash- point, calorific value, etc. Combust- ion of fuel - combustibles, hydro- carbons, flame temperature, addi- tives. Analysis of flue gases - Orsat, CO, recorders, Clean Air Act, dissociation, heat balance. Combustion equipment - burners, air registers, fuel system, viscosity control. Gaseous fuels - compati- bility, LNG and LPG, toxic vapours, sive vapours, tests ... CHAPTER 3- Boilers and Ancillaries Safety valves types, materials, adjustment, testing. Water level indicators - direct, remote. Other boiler mountings soot blowers,

Summary: Preparing students for the DoT Certificates of Competency in General Engineering Knowledge, this book also covers the syllabus for Engineer Cadet courses in the subject.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	Main library B3	Faculty of Engineering & Technology (Mechanical)	623.87 J.L.R (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		00005388

Earlier ed., 1975, by T. D. Morton has title: Reed's motor engineering knowledge for marine engineers.

"The object of this book is to prepare students for the first and second class certificates of competency of the Department of Trade in the subject of general engineering knowledge."

"In SI units."

Includes index.

CHAPTER 1- Materials
Manufacture of iron and steel - processes. Cast iron. Simple metal- Iurgy of steel and cast iron. Proper- ties of materials - ductility, hard- ness, etc. Testing of materials - tensile, hardness, impact, etc. Non- destructive tests. metals annealing, etc. Forming of metals – casting, forging, etc. Elements in irons and steels. Effects of alloying elements. Non-ferrous metals. Non- metallic materials. Table of properties and uses of various metals. Welding - electric arc processes, preparation, faults. Soldering and brazing. Gas cutting Treatment of hardening, tempering,
CHAPTER 2- Fuel Technology
Liquid fuels petroleum, distilla- tion, refining. Testing of liquid fuels and oils - density, viscosity, flash- point, calorific value, etc. Combust- ion of fuel - combustibles, hydro- carbons, flame temperature, addi- tives. Analysis of flue gases - Orsat, CO, recorders, Clean Air Act, dissociation, heat balance. Combustion equipment - burners, air registers, fuel system, viscosity control. Gaseous fuels - compati- bility, LNG and LPG, toxic vapours, sive vapours, tests ...
CHAPTER 3- Boilers and Ancillaries
Safety valves types, materials, adjustment, testing. Water level indicators - direct, remote. Other boiler mountings soot blowers,

Preparing students for the DoT Certificates of Competency in General Engineering Knowledge, this book also covers the syllabus for Engineer Cadet courses in the subject.

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