Exam Question
How are large slow speed engines structured to withstand the following forces?
(a) Forces due to combustion load; (6)
(b) Guide forces. (5)
(c) Inertia forces. (5)
Class 2 (2nd Engineer)
MEKM
📅 Jun 2024
Reference Answer
(a) Forces due to combustion load
Combustion forces exert alternating tension and compression loads on the engine structure.
These forces act on the piston, crankshaft, and bedplate.
The gas load is transmitted from the cylinder head through tie bolts to the bedplate .
Combustion forces exert alternating tension and compression loads on the engine structure.
These forces act on the piston, crankshaft, and bedplate.
The gas load is transmitted from the cylinder head through tie bolts to the bedplate .
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