Big Ship Engine Specifications:
- Size: Typically ranges from 10 to 15 meters in length, 4 to 6 meters in height, and 3 to 5 meters in width.
- Grade: High-performance marine diesel engines (e.g., Wärtsilä, MAN B&W, or Caterpillar models).
- Viscosity: Lubricating oil viscosity ranges from SAE 30 to SAE 50, depending on operating conditions.
- Buoyancy: Not directly applicable to engines, but engine weight can range from 100 to 2,000+ tons.
- Material: Cast iron, steel alloys, and aluminum for components; high-grade stainless steel for critical parts.
Engine Parts Specifications:
- Pistons: Forged steel or aluminum alloy, diameter up to 1 meter.
- Crankshaft: High-strength forged steel, up to 10+ meters in length.
- Cylinder Liners: Cast iron or steel with chromium plating.
- Bearings: Bronze or babbitt metal alloys.
- Gaskets: Multi-layer steel (MLS) or graphite composites.
- Turbochargers: Nickel-based superalloys for high-temperature resistance.
- Cooling Systems: Copper-nickel alloys or titanium for seawater resistance.
- Fuel Injectors: Precision-machined stainless steel with ceramic coatings.