Properties (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
engine
|
| gptkbp:application |
Ferries
Tugboats Yachts Cargo ships Fishing boats |
| gptkbp:benefits |
Durability
Long lifespan Higher initial cost Heavier than gasoline engines |
| gptkbp:component |
Crankshaft
Piston Fuel injector Turbocharger Cylinder block |
| gptkbp:controls |
Electronic control systems
Mechanical control systems |
| gptkbp:coolingSystem |
Water cooling
|
| gptkbp:emissionsStandard |
Lower emissions than gasoline engines
|
| gptkbp:energyEfficiency |
Improved by intercooling
Improved by turbocharging |
| gptkbp:engine |
Freshwater cooling
Seawater cooling |
| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
Lower CO2 emissions
NOx emissions control |
| gptkbp:fuelCapacity |
Direct injection
Common rail injection |
| gptkbp:fuelType |
gptkb:Diesel_fuel
|
| gptkbp:historicalEvent |
Widely adopted in the 20th century
Developed in the late 19th century |
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Marine diesel engines
|
| gptkbp:keyFigures |
gptkb:Caterpillar_Inc.
gptkb:Cummins_Inc. gptkb:Rolls-Royce gptkb:MAN_Energy_Solutions Wärtsilä |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
High efficiency
|
| gptkbp:launchSite |
Electric starter
Manual starting |
| gptkbp:maintenance |
Regular oil changes
Fuel filter replacement Cooling system checks |
| gptkbp:performance |
Reliability
Fuel efficiency Torque at low RPM |
| gptkbp:powerOutput |
Varies by size and design
|
| gptkbp:regulates |
Compliance with emission standards
Subject_to_MARPOL_regulations |
| gptkbp:torque |
Oil lubrication
|
| gptkbp:type |
Four-stroke
Two-stroke |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
Marine vessels
|