MAN ME Electronic Main Engine. Troubleshooting

Greetings! In this article, I introduce the MAN ME electronic main engine, the general concept of MAN ME engines, and examine its individual components — FIVA, ELVA, ELFI, Alfa Lubricator, and Tacho Pickup — as key systems for troubleshooting. As an example, the article examines the MITSUI-MAN B&W 6S50ME-C9.5-EGRBP main engine with an EGR system.

Modern two-stroke, low-speed engines from the ME series by MAN Energy Solutions are fully electronically controlled engines. Unlike mechanical systems, fuel injection, exhaust valves, and cylinder lubrication are controlled by electronic control units via hydraulic actuators.

This article summarizes key information on the main engine systems and troubleshooting algorithms.

The grab does not open. Actions of an ETO on a ship. Specifics of working with GBM, TOBU, SMAG grabs

Greetings! In the previous article on cargo cranes, we considered general issues of crane operation and repair for a ship's electrician. The topic of grabs was also touched upon with a link to a separate article.

Therefore, in this article we will "deal" with grabs and their frequent breakdowns. First, let's consider grabs with radio control. These grabs open from a remote control, which is operated by the crane operator or a worker on deck.

This article has been hanging in my drafts for about three years, I just couldn't finish it. I gathered my strength and actually ask you to read it. Especially relevant for beginners!

The Bermuda Triangle. The telephone exchange is going crazy, random calls on the ship

On every ship, there are many different episodes with systems and equipment that can be explained and that defy any logic. But with years of practice, you understand that everything that happens on the ship with systems and equipment can be analyzed from a scientific point of view. Even if some outright "miracles" occur that do not fit in the head.

In this short story, I want to tell a story that happened with the telephone exchange on the ship. One fine day, random calls began to come to the cabins of the crew members at night, when people were sleeping. This continued for about two days. At first, they did not attach any importance to this, since only two people complained and decided that someone simply mixed up the cabin number when dialing.