Maritime Reporter, July, 1985

<BODY> <div> Fairbanks Morse Training Center Offers Finest In Hands-On Diesel Engine Service Training The recently completed Fair- banks Morse Diesel Training Center headquartered in Beloit, Wise., is designed to give all Fairbanks Morse customer operating and ser- vice personnel the finest in hands- on training in service and repair of Fairbanks Morse Opposed Piston and Colt/Pielstick engines. (It also provides special training programs for US Navy personnel from around the world). For training, the school has two complete engines installed along with working models of major en- gine systems and components for hands-on instruction in tear down and inspection, repair and reassem- bly. In addition, sound-proof class- rooms are equipped with the most modern audio visual and video tape equipment. Specially prepared vid- eo tapes covering critical mainte- nance procedures are used through- out the training program to help students better understand and per- form proper engine maintenance. Training programs for the Fair- banks Morse OP Engine and the Colt/Pielstick Engine are usually one or two weeks in length depend- The new Fairbanks Morse Training Center is one of the most modern facilities of its type in the industry. ing upon the degree and depth of training desired. All courses are tai- lored to the specific requirements of each individual customer and are conducted by a skilled staff of Fair- banks Morse training instructors with assistance from manufactur- ing, research and engineering per- sonnel. After completion of their training, customer trainees are awarded a Diesel Training Center Certificate verifying the fact they have completed the prescribed course. For more information on the Fair- banks Morse Training Center, Circle 43 on Reader Service Card As part of hands-on instruction, students replace Opposed Piston Engine installed at the school. a crank shaft in a Fairbanks Morse Flight Systems Introduces Model 995 Diesel Monitor Flight Systems, a manufacturer of electronic engine protection sys- tems, has introduced the Model 995 Diesel Monitor—the "Demon." The Demon is a rugged, reliable and cost-effective method of pro- tecting a diesel from destructive and expensive engine failure, utilizing advanced solid-state circuitry to react to potential problems before they occur—without false alarms or shutdowns. Designed primarily for 4, 6, and 8-cylinder applications, the Demon monitors (1) idle range oil pressure; (2) power range oil pressure; (3) power range coolant pressure; (4) RPM; (5) two independent July 16, 1985 temperature channels; and (6) an undedicated auxiliary channel for a wide variety of customer selectable options. Additional features include "Black Off" pre-overspeed warning, 12V/24V operation, built-in fault indicators that remain lit after trip to aid problem diagnosis, provisions for remote indication, switch-pro- grammable alarm/shutdown options and "cast-case" construction with internal electrical connections for harsh environment and marine ap- plications. The Demon can accept RPM in- put from magnetic pickups, tach generators or alternator outputs. For more information on the "Demon" diesel monitor from Flight Systems, Circle 30 on Reader Service Card New Technical Bulletin Now Available From Ferrous Corporation Ferrous Corporation, Bellevue, Wash., manufacturer of FE-4 Ma- rine Grade and FE-6 Diesel Com- bustion Catalyst is offering a new technical bulletin titled "User's Guide to Diesel Fuel Additives." This bulletin helps identify fuel problems and discusses the use of chemical additives as possible solu- tions. Ferrous notes that no one addi- tive will cure every problem, there- fore one must identify the problem and treat that specific condition. The bulletin reviews the three fuel problem areas: those occuring prior to burning (pre-flame); those that occur during burning (flame); and those that come after the burn (post-flame). An easy to use chart is included which lists 14 diesel fuel additive types and describes the primary function and secondary effects of each. For your copy of "User's Guide to Diesel Fuel Additives," Circle 34 on Reader Service Card British-Made Sea Star Blender Cuts Fuel Costs With Heavy And Light Oil Mixture The British-made Sea Star Blen- der is said to substanially reduce the generator fuel costs of seagoing ves- sels—it blends the relatively cheap heavy oil used by the main engines with the more expensive light oil that is normally used by generators. The blender achieves an average proportion of 70:30, to provide a mixture which can be supplied to the generator engines. The mix is automatically adjusted according to the generator loading. Light load- ings require a higher proportion of light oil, while heavy loadings per- mit a higher proportion of cheaper, heavy fuel. The blender, which is an in-line system, supplies fuel directly to the generator engines and avoids the risk associated with conventional blender units of the two fuels set- tling or stratifying in the blended fuel supply tank. Entirely self- contained, the unit requires no ad- ditional pumps, heaters or filters. Heavy and light oils are intro- duced and constantly circulated within the unit to ensure thorough, continuous mixing and a high de- gree of filtration (an automatically operated viscosity control unit is included). If a malfunction should occur, the blender automatically shuts down and switches the fuel supply to light oil. An alarm goes off, and diesel engine operations continue uninter- rupted. For a free brochure and further literature on the Sea Star Blender, Circle 42 on Reader Service Card SHIPYARD LIQUIDATION DRAVO NEVILLE ISLAND FACILITY 67 ACRES — 650,000 Sq. Ft. • Metal Fabricating Equipment • Machine Tools • Cranes: 15-30 Ton Whirler Cranes 10-50 Ton Bridge Cranes 10 Ton Gantry Cranes • Welding Equipment-Power Sources -Wire Feeders -Welding Manipulators • Panel Line System • Air Compressors • Transportation Equipment • Transfer Cars & Tuggers • Rigging Equipment DRAVO MARINE EQUIPMENT CO. Attention: George R. Steutel nmi/?? 4800 GRAND AVE., PITTSBURGH, PA 15225 —~ (412)777-5160 ASK FOR OUR EQUIPMENT LIST Circle 139 on Reader Seivice Card 1 1 </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>